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Morning Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-01-17 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-16 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-15 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-14 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-13 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-11 08:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Online
The Green Mountain Online Abbey provides a daily offering of online prayer at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 p.m. Sunday.
Please visit the Green Mountain Online Abbey page for more information including call-in instructions and bulletin downloads.

Evening Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-01-16 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-15 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-14 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-13 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-12 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-11 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-10 20:00 - 20:30 | Online

Spanish Mass
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Peter Church – Vergennes, 85 S Maple St, Vergennes, VT, United States
There will be a Spanish Mass at St. Peter’s in Vergennes on January 16th at 7:00 p.m. with homemade Mexican meal to follow. All are welcome! Bilingual Missalettes are available

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-01-16 09:45 - 10:45 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, 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.

Jubilee Year Book Study – "The Way of Beatitude" by Fr Casey Cole, OFM
2025-01-16 | VT
The Beatitudes are one way God gives us hope! And by living the Beatitudes, we can give hope to others. To kick off the Jubilee Year of Hope, St John Vianney Parish is hosting a book study on The Way of Beatitude: Living Radical Hope In A World of Division and Despair, by Fr. Casey Cole, OFM.
There will be morning and evening sessions offered four Thursdays during January, beginning 1/9 – with morning sessions at 9:00 AM and evening sessions at 6:30 PM – and books will be $10 each.
Please join us! Go to stjohnvianneyvt.org/beatitude-book for more information and registration form. Don’t delay; books are being ordered 12/20.

From a Toxic Media to a Toxic Environment
2025-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Media in our society can have a decisive influence on everything from elections to the quality of the very air we breathe. It can shape and inform the demands of a public and the political will of those in office. In short, a toxic media can lead to a toxic government and, literally, a toxic environment. This is evident in the influence that media conglomerates like Fox can have on matters as vital as the climate crisis. In this webinar, we will hear from three guest panelists who will help us to understand our current media landscape, how it impacts the climate crisis, and what we can do about it.
-Allison Fisher, Program Director for Climate and Energy, Media Matters for America
-Elyse Martin, Manager of Persuasion Research & Campaigns, Environmental Defense Fund
-Cheryl A. Leanza, Policy Advisor, UCC Media Justice
Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time, still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.
This monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.

Bible Study
2025-01-15 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.

Discussion on the Papal Encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us)
2025-01-15 09:00 - 22:30 | Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
In his fourth encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He loved us), Pope Francis invites us to reflect on aspects of the Lord’s love that resonate meaningfully with “a world that seems to have lost its heart.” The Holy Father calls for a change of perspective, urging humanity to rediscover what is most essential: the heart.
Louise Boisvert will lead a discussion of this encyclical, which includes reflections from Sacred Scripture and previous magisterial teachings, reintroduces the Church to the spiritually profound devotion to the Sacred Heart.
“What characterizes our group,” Louise says, “is the simplicity and depth of our exchanges, combined with fraternal life and a good cup of coffee! A warm welcome to all!”

Discussion on the Papal Encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us)
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Pius X – Essex, 20 Jericho Rd, Essex Junction, VT, United States

Our Lady's Kitchen - Bethel
2025-01-14 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Anthony Church – Bethel, 237 Church St, Bethel, VT, United States
Free hot meal for one and all!

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States

Mass with Bishop McDermott - St. John the Evangelist, St. Johnsbury
2025-01-12 11:30 - 12:30 | St. John the Evangelist – St. Johnsbury, 49 Winter St, Saint Johnsbury, VT, United States
Bishop McDermott will be the celebrant at the 11:30 am Mass.

Pancake Breakfast
2025-01-12 09:30 - 11:30 | VT
The Knights of Columbus, DeGoesbriand Council # 279 will host a Pancake Breakfast, in the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish Hall from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
Join us for an old-fashioned all-you-can-care-to-eat pancake breakfast. The breakfast feast will feature all of your favorites: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes and French toast with Vermont maple syrup, home fries, and more. Coffee, juice, and butter are included.
Take-out is available. Admission is $ 10 per person $5. For Kids and $25 for family of four or more. For more information, call (802) 862-5109 or email Davidely1986@gmail.com

Mass with Bishop McDermott - St. Elizabeth, Lyndonville
2025-01-12 09:30 - 10:30 | St. Elizabeth Church – Lyndonville, 630 Hill St, Lyndonville, VT, United States
Bishop McDermott will be the celebrant at the 9:30 am Mass.

Vergennes Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet
2025-01-12 08:00 - 10:00 | VT
Breakfast Buffet St. Peters Parish Hall, Vergennes
8 to 10:00 AM
Omelets to order, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit, Plain & Blueberry
Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Sausage Gravy on Biscuits, Corn Bread, Home Fries, Mini Muffins
Juice, Milk, and Coffee.
$12 adults
$7Children 8 to 12yrs. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus

Mass with Bishop McDermott - Our Lady Queen of Peace, Danville
2025-01-12 08:00 - 09:00 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Church – Danville, 88 US Hwy 2, Danville, VT, United States
Bishop McDermott will be the celebrant at the 8 am Mass.

Mass with Bishop McDermott - St. John the Evangelist, St. Johnsbury
2025-01-11 16:00 - 17:00 | St. John the Evangelist – St. Johnsbury, 49 Winter St, Saint Johnsbury, VT, United States
Bishop McDermott will be the celebrant at the 4:00 pm Mass.

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group
2025-01-11 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.

Alpha Film Series at SJV Church
2025-01-10 18:30 - 21:00 | VT
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions to discuss life and faith in an informal, fun, and friendly environment. All are invited, no matter their background or beliefs. It is free, and there is no pressure to come back. Each of the sessions begins with a meal, followed by a brief video on a broad question of the Christian faith. Guests are encouraged to participate in a small group discussion and share their views on the topic. It’s a place to connect with people and a place where you can say anything you like or nothing at all.

This series takes place every Friday, beginning November 8 at 6:30 PM and going through February 7, inclusive. We will skip November 29, and the Friday, December 20 session has been moved to Wednesday, December 18.
