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Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Special Offering: Into the Deep - General Synod 101
2025-03-31 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Every two years, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship, fellowship with friends (old and new), and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. In July 2025, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there.
Part 1 – General Synod 101 will help us better understand what Synod is and why it is so important that you show up! We’ll have a time for Q&A so you can ask the questions that’ll help you better prepare for our time together this summer.

Morning Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-03-31 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-28 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-27 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-26 08:00 - 08:30 | 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
2025-03-30 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-29 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-28 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-25 20:00 - 20:30 | Online

Burlington Baroque – Lenten Meditations: BACH & HIS PREDECESSORS
2025-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 | VT
This program, performed by the distinguished vocal soloists and instrumentalists of L’Harmonie des saisons and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, directed by Eric Milnes, features music written for the season of Lent by Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and Johann Christoph Bach. J.S. Bach is considered one of the greatest composers of all time, his monumental position among European composers of the 18th century influencing all composers to follow. Alongside Handel and Vivaldi his works represent the pinnacle of Baroque Music to audiences even 300 years later. And yet, Bach did not emerge monolithically from a musical vacuum without forebears and influences. We see from an early work like his Cantata #4 (written when he was 22 years old) the direct impact composers before him had on his style and expressionism. Buxtehude was a composer and mentor that Bach walked hundreds of miles to study with. J.C. Bach was an elder cousin among many distinguished related composers and church musicians in the region. The young Bach had numerous works of Buxtehude and J. C. Bach in his library, painstakingly copied out by hand in order to fully understand and synthesize their work. In presenting this program Burlington Baroque offers listeners the rare opportunity to hear extraordinary sacred music from late 17th century Germany and to gain a greater appreciation for how a genius like Bach could emerge from his cultural heritage and attain the extraordinary acclaim the world would accord him.
For more information, visit burlingtonbaroque.org.
All Select, Premier, and General Seating Tickets for purchase are located on the Orchestra Level.
VENUE INFORMATION
Cathedral Church of St. Paul
2 Cherry Street
Burlington, VT 05401

Rice's Sound of Music
2025-03-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ the King – Burlington, 305 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT, United States
Tickets are now on sale for Rice’s production of the classic musical, The Sound of Music. There will be four shows at Christ the King School in Burlington- March 28th @7pm, March 29th @1pm & 7pm, and March 30th @2pm. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Rice front desk, or at the door at each performance. We hope to see you there!

Lenten Lecture Series: A Deeper Dive into the Mass
2025-03-30 12:30 - 13:30 | St. Anthony Church – Bethel, 237 Church St, Bethel, VT, United States
A four-part series exploring the Biblical roots of the Mass. Come and dive deeper into Mass, Sundays at St. Anthony’s in Bethel VT, starting at 12:30 pm (after Mass & Reconciliation). Potluck lunch at 12:00 pm – after Mass, before the lecture.

Step Into Spring Basket Raffle - St Raphael Church, Poultney, VT
2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Raphael Church – Poultney, 21 E Main St, Poultney, VT, United States
At least 100 beautiful baskets will be part of this raffle. Additionally, there will be a large prize raffle. 50/50 drawing and concessions.Entry fee $5.00 which includes 1 sheet of tickets. Additional sheets of tickets $2.00 each.
Drawings begin at 1 pm and you do not need to be present to win.

SoulCore - Waterbury
2025-03-29 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Leo’s Hall, 109 S Main St, Waterbury, VT, United States
New class session and location! SoulCore is a combination faith and fitness class based on the Most Holy Rosary. Class is about 1 hour. Everyone is welcome, bring your mat, water and participant form if you haven’t completed one yet. Suggested Donation of $10 supports this ministry and goes to charity.
Weekly classes start Saturday Feb 1 through Apr 12 (no class Mar 8) at 9:00 am at St. Andrews Church Parish Hall in Waterbury.
The participant form can be found here.

Alpha Film Series at SJV Church
2025-03-28 18:15 - 20:30 | St. John Vianney Church – South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT, United States
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 March 21 at 6:15 PM.

Lenten Lecture Series: Eucharistic Miracles, Marian Apparitions, & Inspiring Saints
2025-03-28 17:30 - 20:00 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States
presented by Fr. Scott Gratton,
Fridays,
March 14th, March 21st, March 28th, April 4th
St. John the Evangelist
206 Vine Street, Northfield VT
THE SCHEDULE FOR EACH EVENING:
5:30 pm Stations of the Cross (in the Church)
6:00 pm Potluck dinner* in the Parish Hall
6:30 pm The Miracle, the Apparition, & the Saint
*meatless, since it’s Lent😊!

Friday Fish Fry
2025-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Charles Church – Bellows Falls, 31 Cherry Hill St, Bellows Falls, VT, United States
Knight of Columbus #753 will be hosting a Friday fish fry every Friday during Lent. Everyone is welcome, please bring family, friends, or a neighbor! Haddock (breaded or not), steak fries, coleslaw, roll, and beverage. Adult $14, seniors and children (6-12) $12, family (2 adults and 2 children) $30, children 5 and under $5, active duty military and first responders $5. Please call in your order for take out dinners (802) 275-8471.

Annual Holy Family Fish Fry
2025-03-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Nolin-Murray Center, 10 Pleasant St, Springfield, VT, United States
$15.00 eat in or take out. Children under 6 are free for eat in. Fried or baked haddock, coleslaw, baked potato or french fries, beverage, and dessert. To reserve your take-out, call 802-885-4123 prior to 2pm day of.

Bible Study: Hebrews - The New & Eternal Covenant
2025-03-28 09:45 - 11:15 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States
Do We Realize How Richly We’ve Been Blessed?
Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith, but its highly refined theological concepts can be difficult for even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack.
Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church
Classes will meet weekly for discussion and to review the videos provided by Ascension Press. Preregistration is required.
St. Anthony, Bethel: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, February 18 to April 8
St. John the Evangelist, Northfield: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm on Wednesdays, February 19 to April 9
Our Lady of the Angels, Randolph, 9:45 am – 11:15 am on Fridays, February 21 – April 11

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-03-27 09:45 - 10:45 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States

Bible Study: Hebrews - The New & Eternal Covenant
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States
Do We Realize How Richly We’ve Been Blessed?
Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith, but its highly refined theological concepts can be difficult for even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack.
Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church
Classes will meet weekly for discussion and to review the videos provided by Ascension Press. Preregistration is required.

Bible Study
2025-03-26 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.

Jesus' Invitation
2025-03-26 09:15 - 10:30 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
After Mass coffee time from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Jesus said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31. It is to Jesus’ invitation that we will respond during these 4 encounters (or classes) during Lent. Lead by Louise Boisvert.
· March 12th: Jesus Christ, the “living book”: On Spiritual Reading for Lent
· March 19th: St Joseph: Apostolic Letter PATRISCORDE of the Holy Father Francis
· March 26nd: Necessity of Humility
· April 2nd: Necessity of Silence
