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Morning Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-01-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-28 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-27 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-25 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-24 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-23 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-22 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-01-21 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
2025-01-28 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-25 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-24 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-23 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-22 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-21 20:00 - 20:30 and 1 more date | Online

Discussion on the Papal Encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us)
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Pius X – Essex, 20 Jericho Rd, 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!”

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-01-27 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.

Nurture the Soul Special Offering: What's Next, Illusions and Realities of Christianity and Politics
2025-01-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Join Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker for a conversation exploring Justice as a spiritual practice within and beyond the Protestantism and how to live beyond the illusions of an apolitical gospel. Rev. Dr. Wise Baker will then give us some guidelines on how to get started towards a social transformation that includes ALL of G-d’s creation.

Pancake Breakfast
2025-01-26 09:00 - 12:30 | Nativity of the BVM Church – Swanton, 65 Canada St, Swanton, VT, United States
Serving Pancakes (GFA), Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage, Ham, English Muffins, Coffee & Juice. Proceeds to benefit the Windows Renovation Project. 802-363-1452

Alpha Film Series at SJV Church
2025-01-24 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.

Winter Warmup Bible Study
2025-01-23 17:15 - 18:15 | Online Event
Come participate in our Winter Warmup Bible Study! On Thursdays from 1/16 to 2/6, Fr Tim Naples will lead Zoom sessions using the text, Bible Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma; contact him at tnaples@vermontcatholic.org to receive the Zoom link. Sessions will run from 5:15 to 6:15 PM and will also be recorded for later viewing. Focusing on Salvation History, this study will be perfect for those who are new to the scriptures as well as people who have been studying them for some time. Books will be $3 each and are now available in the St John Vianney office. For more details, go to stjohnvianneyvt.org/biblebasics.

Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: The Recovery of Joy while Living with Depression with Robert Griggs
2025-01-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
At the start of every year, Nurture the Soul partners with Pilgrim Press to highlight books that came out in the last quarter of the previous year or are forthcoming. We have an exciting list of topics and authors to highlight this January including Author and Pastor Robert Griggs.
At a time when we’re all looking for hope, his book, “Wild Coin Hunting: The Recovery of Joy while Living with Depression”, offers hope for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. Drawing from his own experience of recovering from depression, as well as what others have taught me along the way, it shows that a full and joyful life is possible after the devastation of mental illness. There’s honesty about pain, but there’s also laughter, as he shares recovery stories from his adventures as the founder of a great new sport, “wild coin hunting”

Jubilee Year Book Study – "The Way of Beatitude" by Fr Casey Cole, OFM
2025-01-23 | 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.

Bible Study
2025-01-22 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)
2025-01-22 09:00 - 22:30 | Holy Family Parish Hall, 28 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States

Vermont Catholic Professionals Networking Breakfast
2025-01-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Chancery Office, 55 Joy Dr, South Burlington, VT, United States
Join us for the next VCP Networking Breakfast on:
Wednesday, January 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Note: the presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Speakers:
Kelley Alderman, principal;
Jessica Tomkowicz, associate principal;
and Jon Hughes, director of admissions and school advancement
from Christ the King School in Burlington.
Breakfast foods and beverages will be provided.
Meeting to be held at the Diocesan Offices, 55 Joy Drive, S. Burlington, VT 05403.
Register Here:

Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting
2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Healing Cathedral Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4523 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN, United States
For Such a Time as This: A Prophetic Response to America’s Defining Moment
January 20th is a time for us to gather as one, united in witness, to reflect, and to rise in body and spirit as we seek a just world for all.
Healing Cathedral Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
4523 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
Monday, January 20th, 2025
6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET
Register to attend in person: Summary – Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting (cvent.com)
Learn more: Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting – United Church of Christ (ucc.org)
