Advent Mini-Retreat with a light Breakfast
2025-11-29 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
Join us for a nourishing morning of reflection, fellowship, and joy as we prepare for the Advent season together as a community. Breakfast is hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 2610. Open to all ages, begins at 8:30AM and concludes at Noon. Meet in Dorion Hall.

SoulCore
2025-11-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Andrew Church – Waterbury, 109 S Main St, Waterbury, VT, United States
Activate your Mind, Body & Soul: Stretch, Strengthen & Pray. SoulCore is an integrated faith & fitness class to the prayers of the rosary with a self-paced workout. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Classes are on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at St. Andrews Church Hall, 109 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT . They start on Sept 13 – Dec 20 (No Class 11/1). Please bring a mat and water bottle. The cost is by freewill donation, suggested $10 (after expenses, proceeds go to local charity) If you are interested in becoming trained as a leader, contact Joanna at joanna.bisceglio@gmail.com 802-272-4497 (text/cell).

St. Andrew's Parish 150th anniversary kickoff
2025-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Andrew Church – Waterbury, 109 S Main St, Waterbury, VT, United States
On Sunday, November 30th, St. Andrew’s parish enters its 150th year since its dedication. To begin the year of festivities leading up to the completion of 150 years, we’ll celebrate the feast day with an evening prayer service and dessert reception. Bishop John McDermott will preside for the evening prayer, at 6:00 pm. The dessert reception will follow at St. Leo’s Hall at 7:00 pm.

Tourtiere Pie Sale
2025-12-01 | Nativity of the BVM Church – Swanton, 65 Canada St, Swanton, VT, United States
Tourtiere Pie Sale, deadline to order is December 1,2025. $15.00 for a 9″ pie. Call/texr 802-363-1452.

Advent Retreat
2025-12-01 08:30 - 2025-12-03 10:30 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
Advent Retreat will be given by Monsignor Richard Lavalley, pastor emeritus of St. Francis Parish in Winooski. Monsignor will preach at the 8:30am Mass at Holy Family Church on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Following Mass, he will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual consulting. Come join us as we will begin the Holy Season of Advent with much spiritual nourishment.

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States
Using the podcasts from Fr. Mike Schmitz, we will (slowly) read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For those who would prefer to move at a slower pace and discuss the material in a small group, we will review two (or so) episodes together each week.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes, what she celebrates, what she lives and what she prays, the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.
In reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church we can perceive the wonderful unity of the mystery of God… — Pope St. John Paul I
Beginning the week of September 10th, come to the “Year(ish)” discussion group, where we will listen together to one or two of the Catechism in A Year podcast, and then take time to discuss the material together! Our goal is to understand and love more deeply the Church, and the founder of our Church, Jesus!
Our Lady of the Angels: Mondays 6:00 -7:00 pm
St. John the Evangelist: Thursdays 9:45 – 10:45 am
There is no cost for this discussion group, but it is recommended that you acquire a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for your own use.

What is the Catholic Worker?
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Immaculate Heart of Mary Church – Williston, 7417 Williston Rd, Williston, VT, United States
A Catholic Worker House of Hospitality is an intentional community built upon the principles of Micah 6:8. “You have been told what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
To do Justice. The community is rooted in the radical Christian lifestyle, working to bring the Justice of God’s Kingdom into the world around us.
To love Mercy. The community grounds itself in performing the Works of Mercy; giving food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty; sheltering the homeless; generally looking after the common good in as far as circumstances require and resources allow.
To walk humbly with God. The community sustains itself through an active spiritual life. Communal prayer time and regular Mass attendance are encouraged.
We’re working to bring the Catholic Worker to Vermont. Come join one of our meetings to learn more and see if it’s something you’d want to be involved in! We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings in the parish hall downstairs at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Williston.

Bible Study
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Holy Cross Church – Colchester, 416 Church Rd, Bristol, VT, United States
Interested in joining an informal bible study group? Our bible study meets at Holy Cross every Wednesday from noon to 1:00pm to discuss and discern how to put God’s Word into practice in our lives. If you have questions, please call the parish office at 802-863-3002. All are welcome to join.

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-12-04 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-12-11 09:45 - 10:45 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States

Reflections on Marian Consecration with Fr. Tim Naples
2025-12-04 17:15 - 19:15, 2025-12-11 17:15 - 19:15 | St. John Vianney – South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT, United States
This Advent, you’re invited to join us for a three-part series with Fr. Tim Naples – Reflections on Marian Consecration: Total consecration and the example of St Maximilian Kolbe. Meeting on Thursday evenings, December 4, 11, and 18 at 5:15 PM, we will begin with a short video, followed by discussion. The gathering will use a hybrid model; in person in the Fr. Davignon lounge OR over Zoom, whatever works best for you. Please contact Fr. Tim at tnaples@vermontcatholic.org with Inquiries. Ave Maria!

Art Walk & Handel's Messiah in Montpelier
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Church – Montpelier, 16 Barre St, Montpelier, VT, United States
Come see the 1938 stained glass windows for the Art Walk and stay for the Vermont Philharmonic’s performance of Handel’s Messiah. Tickets available online and at the door, concert starts 7:30. https://www.vermontphilharmonic.com/
Handel’s Messiah
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM
St. Augustine Church, Montpelier

First Saturday Mass at Our Lady of Seven Dolors, Fair Haven
2025-12-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Our Lady of Seven Dolors – Fair Haven VT, 19 Washington St, Fair Haven, VT, United States
7:30a.m. Rosary
8:00a.m. Mass

First Saturday Devotions
2025-12-06 07:30 - 09:00 | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
Please join us on the first Saturday of every month at All Saints Parish, Richford, VT, for confessions starting at 7:30 a.m. followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 8 a.m. Following Mass we pray the First Saturday Devotional prayers. All are welcome.

First Saturday Mass at Holy Family
2025-12-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
Every first Saturday starting with Confessions and the Rosary at 8:00 am followed by Mass at 8:30 am
at Holy Family church in Essex Junction, VT

Annual Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Patrick, 59 N Main St, Wallingford, VT, United States
Saturday December 6, 9am-2pm. There will be crafts and baked goods, take out will be available for soups, macaroni and cheese, chili, and baked beans. Silent auction, themed baskets, over 50 items, once-loved room, and raffles. Returning this year is the lunch in!

All Saints Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
Please join us in Richford to shop for a unique Christmas gift from our vendors and relax to some breakfast or lunch or take a chance at our teacup auction including gift cards from local businesses, and so much more.

St. Patrick's Annual Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 116 Church Rd, Fairfield, VT, United States
All handmade crafts, Christmas tree full of handmade ornaments for sale. Freshly decorated Christmas wreaths. Baked goods sale, Santa will be here around 11:30 am. Fish pond for children. Luncheon at noon. Coffee, cold drinks, and treat all day for sale. A giant raffle with 50+ prizes. All are welcome!

St Mary's Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Raphael Church – Poultney, 21 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United States
St. Mary’s Bazaar (to benefit OLSD, Fair Haven) Friday, Dec 5th from 3p.m. – 6p.m. and Saturday, Dec 6th from 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
at St. Raphael Parish Hall, 21 E Main St. Poultney, VT. There will be a Basket Raffle, traditional raffle, 50/50 raffle, food tables, crafts, Trash and Treasures, jewelry and vendor tables. Stay for supper or lunch from our kitchen! Raffle drawings at 2p.m. Saturday. For vendor information call Claudia Stacey 802-265-8049 or Cam Shaw 518-282-0063

St. Peter's Cemetery Association Bingo
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter Church – Vergennes, 85 S Maple St, Vergennes, VT, United States
Please join us for Bingo at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 85 South Maple Street, Vergennes. Doors open at 5:00 PM, Bingo starts at 6:00 PM. This is a family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. This event is sponsored by St. Peter’s Cemetery Committee to benefit the on-going efforts for cemetery improvements.

A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols
2025-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Sacred Heart-St. Francis de Sales Church – Bennington, 238 Main St, Bennington, VT, United States
Join the choirs of Sacred Heart St. Francis and St. John the Baptist Parishes in word and song to prayerfully enter into the mystery of God among us.

Eucharistic Healing Service
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:30 | St. John the Evangelist – St. Johnsbury, 49 Winter St, Saint Johnsbury, VT, United States
Father Lance W. Harlow will conduct a Eucharistic Healing Service at 3:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury. There will be Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament along with praying over by Father Harlow.

Life Teen Life Night
2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Father Lively Center, St. Johnsbury
The Life Teen program leads teens into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. All teens in grades 6-12 are invited to gather for dinner, games, teachings, and prayer. Contact the parish office for more information. 802-748-8129

Essex Community Dinner
2025-12-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
Essex Community Dinners are provided in order to grow and promote our community! They are also intended to feed the lonely and needy among us. These meals are free to all but donations are appreciated to cover parish expenses.
Take-out dinners are also available, starting at 6:00pm, for those who still need to avoid crowds.

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group
2025-12-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
The Padre Pio group meets the second Saturday of each month, at Holy Family Church. We begin with the Rosary at 8:00am followed by Mass at 8:30am. Special Intentions for the intercession of Saint Padre Pio and then learning about Padre Pio’s life, ministry and spiritual gifts. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Duquette at 802-557–1593.
