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Morning Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-05-31 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-30 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-28 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-27 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-26 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-24 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-05-23 08:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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
2025-05-30 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-29 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-28 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-27 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-25 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-24 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-23 20:00 - 20:30 and 1 more date | Online

Alpha Film Series at SJV Church
2025-05-30 18:15 - 20:30, 2025-05-23 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.

Senior Citizen Luncheon
2025-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 | St. John Vianney Church – South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT, United States
Are you a senior citizen interested in having a delicious meal and sparkling conversation with friends? On Friday, May 30, St John Vianney Parish will once again be hosting a luncheon for area seniors. A healthy, hot meal of pulled pork sandwiches and potato salad will be offered at no charge, and free-will donations are also being accepted to support the program. The luncheon will take place in the Parish Center beginning at 12:00 noon, and Sister Barbara Cline will share a brief reflection afterwards. Please join us and bring a friend! For more information or questions, contact Connie at sjvgoodnews@gmail.com

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-05-29 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-05-22 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.

Series: What Would Jesus Do?
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church – Richmond, 64 W Main St, Richmond, VT, United States
What Would Jesus Do?
Forming the Christian Conscience Through Catholic Social Teaching

“You have been told what is good and what the Lord requires of you: only to do justice and love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”
The prophet Micah makes it sound so easy – but the world we live in can be a complicated place. Competing ideals and moral philosophies bombard us from every direction on a daily basis and sometimes make it hard to get a clear sense of what is right, and what is wrong. How do we discern Justice and Goodness in this day and age?
The Social Teachings of the Catholic Church are built upon Holy Scripture and developed through the accumulated wisdom and example of the Saints, teachers, and spiritual leaders of the Church. It lays out some basic themes and principles that help develop our consciences and learn to better live together within society and among our sisters and brothers in Christ.
Join Deacon Josh McDonald in exploring the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how they can apply to the issues, challenges, and difficulties of our world today. Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm in the rectory of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Richmond.

Theme 1 : Life and the Dignity of the Human Person.
Theme 2 : Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
Theme 3 : Rights and Responsibilities.
Theme 4 : Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.
Theme 5 : Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
Theme 6 : Care for Creation.
Theme 7 : Solidarity.

Bible Study
2025-05-28 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)
2025-05-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States

Memorial Day Morning Mass
2025-05-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Holy Family Cemetery, 12 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
8:30 morning Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Charles Ranges S.E.E. in the Holy Family Cemetery for the nearly 300 men and women veterans buried there, as well as all those deceased veterans listed on the Parish Honor Roll. The Post Communion speaker is Chief Petty Officer Nicholas McGowen, Commander of the Burlington Coast Guard Station. Seating will be available in the cemetery.
The Knights of Columbus will provide light refreshments after Mass in the cemetery. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Church, and breakfast served in the Parish Community Center

Memorial Day - Diocesan Office Closed
2025-05-26 | VT
The Diocesan Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in recognition of Memorial Day.
In case of an emergency, please contact the Rev. Canon Susan Ohlidal at sohlidal@diovermont.org or 802.391.7127.

Saint John Vianney Spring Women's Retreat
2025-05-23 18:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 | St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte
We are very excited that our Spring Retreat this year will be led by Edmundite Brother Frank Hagerty on Contemplative Prayer at the St Anne’s Shrine Retreat Center on Isle LaMotte. It will be a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a time for fellowship with our sisters, but most importantly, a time for “resting in God, you and God enjoying each other, not needing words,” ~Bro. Frank.
The retreat this year will be limited to 16 participants, and we are asking a donation of $35 from each. It will begin on Friday evening, May 23 at 6PM, and conclude on Saturday, May 24, following 4:00 Mass (this will fulfill your Sunday obligation). Dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday will be provided and a carpool from SJV will be available. We will be having a potluck breakfast in one of the cabins on Saturday morning.
Here is a link to the accommodations (hover over the “Retreats” tab for more info and photos). www.saintannesshrine.org/retreat-center Questions? Email Connie in the office at SJVGoodNews@gmail.com.

Our Lady's Kitchen: A Meal with a Movie
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States
A free, hot meal for anyone in the community, followed by a movie night. Free supper starts at 6:00 pm and the movie with freshly popped popcorn starts at 6:30 pm.
Dinner plans: potluck – bring your “best” recipe!
Movie plan: The Chosen: Season 3
Episode 1: Homecoming: Jesus delivers the most life-altering sermon in history. The result? More followers, more enemies, and disciples ready to follow Jesus anywhere. Simon and Eden reunite. Matthew faces his past, and Andrew visit John the Baptist in prison.
Episode 2: Two by Two: Jesus is a problem for the Romans. With pilgrims from everywhere setting up a tent city at the gates of Capernaum to see Jesus, tensions rise. Jesus officially sends the twelve apostles on an exciting but dangerous mission, causing Little James to ask why he hasn’t been healed.
