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Evening Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-12-13 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-12 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-10 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-08 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-07 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-06 20:00 - 20:30 (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.

Advent Retreat discussion AN INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER by Bishop Barron
2025-12-13 18:30 - 20:00 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States
Discussion of Bishop Robert Barron’s “An Introduction to Prayer”
An Introduction to Prayer is collection of brief, rich reflections on prayer in the Catholic spiritual tradition.
• Why should I pray?
• What should I say or do when I’m praying?
• Who exactly am I praying to?
• Are there different types of prayer?
• What do the spiritual masters say about prayer?
• How can I establish a solid routine of prayer?
An Introduction to Prayer is perfect for beginners and for those looking to further their spiritual life. It will inspire you to seek out more frequent conversation with God and a spark deeper communion with Him.
St. John the Evangelist, 206 Vine Street, Norwich, VT 05063
6:30 pm POTLUCK dinner
7:00 pm discussion

St. Peter's Church Preservation Committee BINGO
2025-12-13 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 So Maple St, Vergennes. Doors open at 5pm and games start at 6pm. This is a family friendly event. All cash prizes, 50/50 raffle. Refreshments sold. This event is sponsored by the St. Peter’s Historic Preservation Committee to benefit the on-going restoration efforts for the bell tower & the Church. Please join us!

Foundation Day for the Sisters of Mercy
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Mater Christi School, 50 Mansfield Ave, Burlington, VT, United States
The Sisters of Mercy have been serving in VT for 150 years, as we came to Burlington in 1874-1875 – and are still actively serving in Vermont, along with our Mercy Associates and Colleagues.
We invite you to join us for Mass and a reception to follow to Celebrate this Special Foundation Day on Saturday, December 13th.
Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel, Mater Christi School, (former Mount Saint Mary Convent) at 1:00 PM, followed by a reception, outside of chapel.
We are grateful that Bishop John McDermott, will be our Celebrant. Please RSVP to Sister Lindora by email, lcabral@sistersofmercy.org or text 802-557-4415, by Monday, December 8th.

BINGO at All Saints, Richford
2025-12-13 11:30 - 15:00 | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
During 2025, BINGO will be offered on Saturdays, in the Parish Hall. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the games will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Schedule for 2025:
January 4
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 14
July — No BINGO
August — No BINGO
September 6
October 4
November 8
December 13
Homemade lunch, desserts & beverages will be offered.
Pull tickets will be available!
Proudly sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council #2610.

SoulCore
2025-12-13 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. 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.

Morning Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-12-13 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-11 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-09 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 08:30 | Online

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.

Reflections on Marian Consecration with Fr. Tim Naples
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!

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-12-11 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.

Bible Study
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.

Province 1 Provincial Conference
2025-12-10 06:30 - 20:30 | Online

What is the Catholic Worker?
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.

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States

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

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.

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.
