St. Monica, St. Sylvester, St. Cecelia & St. Frances Cabrini

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Week Day Mass schedule:

Monday & Friday:  7:00 AM
Wednesday:  8:15 AM (Adoration Following 9:00AM-10:30AM)
Tuesday & Thursday:  5:00 PM 

Weekend Mass Schedule:  

Saturday:  4:15 PM
Sunday:    8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 4:15 PM

Confessions are typically heard Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PM. 


The Burlington Diocese will continue live-streaming daily mass at 12:05 pm and Sunday mass at 10:00 am at:
 
www.vermontcatholic.org/tvmass and
www.facebook.com/DioBurlington

Mass may also be found on Sunday morning at 5:30 am on WCAX.

The link to the diocesean daily and weekly masses is below under "From the Diocese". 

The following is the prayer for making spiritual communion:

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Weekly message from Father Robert Murphy
Metanoia video series

Formed.org
St. Monica Parish has now subscribed to Formed.org.
To get access to all the great content on Formed.org:
First go to https://signup.formed.org/
Then under “Find your Parish or Organization,” type in “05641” or “St Monica Parish - VT - 05641”
Then fill in “Your Name” and “Your email address”
(I would also bookmark "https://watch.formed.org/browse" to get easy access to the video content after you sign up.)

6/2/23
Watch "Surrender to the Spirit — Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Watch "How to Keep Your Focus on Jesus #beatitudes" on YouTube

Watch "Why Are We Afraid to Emphasize Pentecost?" on YouTube

Watch "Do You Really Trust God?" on YouTube

Watch "Bishop Barron, Ben Shapiro, The Eucharist" on YouTube

5/26/23
Watch "Why Did Jesus Ascend to Heaven? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Watch "The Christian Life IS Impossible" on YouTube

Watch "How to Heal and Grow beyond Envy w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P." on YouTube

Watch "Helping Kids Feel Confident about Confession" on YouTube

5/19/23
Watch "What Is Baptism? (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

Watch "Why God Allows Persecution" on YouTube

Watch "Do Catholics Believe in Predestination? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine" on YouTube

Watch "What’s Wrong With the World? I am." on YouTube

Watch "If I'm Suffering, Is it Better Never to Be Born?" on YouTube

5/12/23
Watch "Read Your BIBLE Everyday w/ Dr. Ralph Martin" on YouTube

Watch "What Is Life With Christ?" on YouTube

Watch "How to Celebrate Our Blessed Mother this Month" on YouTube

Watch "What Is the Lord’s Prayer About? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Watch "Be a Holy Priesthood - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

5/5/23
Watch "If You Don’t Feel ‘Different’ After Easter Sunday" on YouTube

Watch "Stop Excusing SIN w/ Ralph Martin" on YouTube

Watch "Why Doesn't God Heal Everybody?" on YouTube

Watch "How to Proclaim the Faith - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

4/28/23
Watch "How To Pick Up Your Cross" on YouTube

Watch "Why Cleopas and His Companion?" on YouTube

Watch "How to REALLY Pray the Rosary" on YouTube

Watch "Are You Giving Enough to the Poor? (Sins of Omission) | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR" on YouTube

Watch "Everything You Need to Know about Exorcisms" on YouTube

Bishop Barron Homily
Watch "When You’re Walking the Wrong Way - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

4/21/23
Watch "Are Christians Allowed to be Sad? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine O.P." on YouTube

Watch "Can I Go to Confession Over Zoom?" on YouTube

Watch "How to Examine Your Conscience (& Know Your Main Fault) | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR" on YouTube

4/14/23
Watch "How to Desire Heaven (& Be a Saint) | LITTLE BY LITTLE | Fr Columba Jordan CFR" on YouTube

Watch "When Mass Feels like Going Through the Motions" on YouTube

Watch "Is My Confession Really a Secret? (The Seal of Confession Explained)" on YouTube

Watch "The Astounding Reason Jesus Cried Out “My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”" on YouTube

4/7/23
Fridays with Father (4/7/23)
Watch "Why Jesus Had to Die to Save Us" on YouTube

Watch "Good Friday: The Meaning of the Cross" on YouTube

Watch "“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” …But, Like, Are They Really? #beatitudes" on YouTube

Watch "Where is Baptism in the Bible? (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

3/31/23
Watch "The Secret to Surrendering to God’s Will (The Agony in the Garden)" on YouTube

Watch "When God Gives You Unexpected Crosses" on YouTube

Watch "When You Don't Feel Like It" on YouTube

Watch "Why Did God Choose the Jewish People?" on YouTube

3/24/23
Watch "I Was Blind and Now I See - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Week Four | Return: Lent with Fr. John Burns

Watch "Would Atheists REALLY Believe if They got Proof w/ Michael Jones @InspiringPhilosophy" on YouTube

Watch "If God Doesn't Need Us, Why Are We Here?" on YouTube

3/17/23
Watch "The Real Story of St. Patrick" on YouTube

Watch "Episode 186: Why Offer It Up?" on YouTube

Watch "Sack Your Vices and Score Big this Lent" on YouTube

Watch "When the Best Decision is to “Stay the Course”" on YouTube

3/10/23
Watch "The Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries) with Bishop Robert Barron" on YouTube

Watch "Do I Have to Be Smart to be Holy? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P." on YouTube

Watch "Episode 186: Why Offer It Up?" on YouTube

Watch "Why Belief Alone Isn’t Enough" on YouTube

3/3/23
Watch "Time to Get Back to Basics - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Watch "What is Original Sin?" on YouTube

Watch "Episode 187: New Formula of Absolution" on YouTube

Watch "How Do I Know if I Made the Wrong Choice?" on YouTube

Scripture Resources:
If you would like the daily Mass readings emailed to you, below is the link to sign up:
https://www.usccb.org/subscribe/daily-readings-email-subscription-form

If you would like a daily reflection on the Mass readings by Bishop Robert Barron, below is the link to sign up:
https://bishopbarronbooks.com/dailygospelreflections

If you would like daily reflections from FORMED.org, the link to sign up is below: https://formed.org/daily

The Catholic Company also has a “Morning Offering,” which is a Catholic daily devotional email delivering daily wisdom and inspiration to help you grow in faith. It includes saint quotes, Mass readings and a homily, saints and feast days, the Liturgy of the Hours and a Scripture verse of the day, and monthly devotions and prayer intentions. If you are interested, the link to sign up is below: https://www.morningoffering.com/

Are you interested in praying with Scripture? Do you want to read through the Bible? Father Mike Schmitz is hosting "The Bible In A Year," which has different episodes that include: two to three scripture readings, a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word. The New Year can be a good time to start from episode 1 and read through the whole Bible in a year.

You can also find "The Bible In A Year" on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms (see https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration).

If you would like Bible studies on Formed.org, check out: https://watch.formed.org/bible-studies

For a full view of all the Parish events/news, please visit the weekly bulletin posted on this website.

Next Lay Formation Class and Pastoral Associate for Parish Life Class
If you are interested, please speak with Father Pat, Father Robert, or Deacon Dan

Next Lay Formation Class:  Applications are due June 1st, 2023.  Information and Application forms can be found at https://www.vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/evangelization-catechesis/lay-formation/
 
Next Pastoral Associate for Parish Life Class: Applications are due June 1st, 2023.  Applications can be received by contacting Dcn. Phil Lawson at [email protected]

Happy 100th Birthday to Jane Kelly, April 20th! 

Come celebrate Jane - Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 11:00AM in the school cafeteria, St. Monica-St. Michael School.

The local community, parishioners and non-parishioners, are invited to an open-house reception hosted by Catholic Dauthers and family to congratulate Jane Kelly on her 100th Birthday.  Feel free to bring a card, say hello to Jane and meet some of the family at the school cafeteria.  Refreshments provided.

If you cannon attend, consider mailing a card to 69 Woodland Drive, Barre, VT 05641.  Jane would love to hear from you.  

1/16/23 - Parish Prayer Ministry Team: New Schedule for Prayers

Our parish prayer ministry team has been available following the 10:00 AM Mass on the 4th Sunday of the month since we were allowed to do so by the Diocese in following COVID –19 guidelines.

Beginning this month (January 2023) we will be available following the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass on the 4th Saturday, for January, February and March. We will then be offering the ministry after other weekend masses in order to give opportunities for more parishioners.

We pray for individuals for personal intentions and healing, and all is kept confidential. God has been very generous in granting fulfillment of personal intentions and healings. If you would like more information about this ministry, please contact Deacon Dan during office hours at the Rectory.

12/29/22 - Weekend Mass Schedule St. Monica:

Saturday (12/31) -

9:00AM - Feast of St. Sylvester - Mass intention for all deceased parishioners of former St. Sylvester.  Coffee and donuts following mass in chruch lobby. 
4:15PM - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Vigil Mass

Sunday (1/1/23) - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Mass at 8:00AM and 10:00AM, No 4:15PM Mass. 

11/26/22 - Advent Newsletter from Father Pat




11/10/22 - Get your Christmas Poinsettias!


9/26/22 - Pray to defeat Article 22 (Prop 5)

I invite everyone to join me on each Friday in offering extra prayers, fasting, and sacrifices through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God for the defeat of Article 22 (Prop 5). We can continue this practice every Friday through the end of October - Father Robert Murphy

Bishop Coyne said, "This constitutional amendment is unnecessary and unclear.  Currently, Vermont law allows abortions to be performed, regardless of the reason, right up to moment of natural birth. That is clear and tragic ... The Catholic Church stands for the protection of all life from the moment of conception until natural death. The truth is that all human life is sacred."

For the Bishop's new official statement, please see pages 13-15 of the Vermont Catholic Magazine (Fall 2022 edition)

Here is a link that (I hope) will get you to the digital version of the Vermont Catholic Magazine (Fall 2022 edition) if you do not have access to a physical copy of the magazine

https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=31181&i=761273&p=14&ver=html5
 

If the above link does not work, you can go to https://vermontcatholic.org/news/communication/vermont-catholic/vermont-catholic-magazine-print/

And then “Click the magazine cover above to read the current or archived issues of print editions”

9/8/22 - Get your tickets early!  Call the numbers listed in the flyer or tickets will be sold at all Masses the
weekends of September 17-18 and September 24-25.

As this is Catholic Daughters' major fundraiser, and has been for many years, they need your help. The
proceeds from this event support their many
programs and works of charity and you get
a delicious meal!

8/29/22 - Parish picnic this past weekend was a hit! We are looking for photos from the day. If you took some photos and would like to share (to possibly be posted here, our website and the bulletin), please email them to  [email protected] Thanks you!!


8/22/22 - REMINDER- Parish Picnic is this coming weekend, August 28th from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at the Barre Town Rec Area.  WE need volunteers to help us set up by 11:30AM on Sunday 8/28, some other volunteers to take care of the common tables and very importantly, some volunteers to help us clean up around 2:00PM.  

7/25/22 - Check this out! 

St. Monica Parish has purchased a one-year subscrip-
tion to Formed, an on-line company that has compiled
religious education, enrichment and entertainment
material for Catholics of all ages. Also, they continue to
add new content!There are books, music, movies and podcasts.

How do you investigate Formed?
First, put Formed into your search bar. Once at the site, check the box that you are a parishioner.

Next, put St. Monica Parish Barre VT into the Parish box.

Once at our parish, all you have to do is put your email into the next box and you are ready to explore all of the content.

As Fr. Robert becomes more familiar with the site he will make recommendations and offer assistance in finding material. 

Parish Picnic in August:  Bringing the parish community together to honor our patroness, St. Monica, near her feast day, has been a wonderful tradition.  This year's gathering will be on Sunday, August 28th from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at the Barre Town Recreation Area.  More details to follow, but save the date!

WCAX Sunday Mass Time Change: WCAX airing of the Sunday Catholic Mass time has changed from 6am to 5:30am starting May 29. 

6/16/22 - Happy Anniversary Father Pat and Father Robert!

This Sunday, June 19th marks the first anniversary of Father Robert's priestly ordination. We ask God to bless Fr. Robert as he begins another year of priestly service. Fr. Robert has been a blessing to our school and parish family during his first year. Happy Anniversary Father Robert!!

Father Pat recently celebrated his 33rd anniversary of priestly ordination! Thank you for your dedication to serving the Lord and His people. St. Monica is blessed to have you leading our parish community.