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St. Monica, St. Sylvester*, St. Cecelia* & St. Frances Cabrini*Located in the cities of Barre, Graniteville, Washington & East Barre, VT *Closed ParishesBackForwardPauseCaption
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Mass Schedule
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Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 7:30 AM, 10:45 AM and 4:15 PMWeek Day Mass schedule:
Monday & Friday: 7:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:15 AM (Adoration Following 9:00AM-10:30AM)
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 PM
Confessions are typically heard Saturdays from 3:00PM to 3:30PM and Sunday afternoons at 3:15PM to 3:45PM.
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.
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Tuesdays Reflections
by Deacon TranWeekly Reflections from Deacon Tran
5/13/25 -Hello everyone,May is the Month of Mary. For centuries, the Catholic Church has dedicated the entire month of Mary to honor Mary, Mother of God.
One of the most popular ways to honor our Blessed Mother is by praying the Rosary. Pope Leo XIII is often referred to as the Rosary Pope because he dedicated his pontificate to promote the Rosary, issuing twelve encyclicals on its importance.
In the Adiutricem – On the Rosary (1895), Pope Leo XIII wrote about Mary:
“The mightiest helper of the Christian people, and the most merciful, is the Virgin Mother of God. How fitting it is to accord her honors ever increasing in splendor and call upon her aid with a confidence daily growing more ardent. The abundant blessings, infinitely varied and constantly multiplying, which flow from her all over the whole world for the common benefit of mankind, add fresh motives for invoking and honoring her.”
And he wrote about the Rosary:
“It is specially deserving of notice, and it gives Us the greatest pleasure to recall, that of all the forms of devotion to the Blessed Virgin, that most excellent method of prayer, Mary’s Rosary, is establishing itself most widely in popular esteem and practice. This, We repeat, is a source of great joy to Us. If We have spent so large a share of our activities, in promoting the Rosary devotion, We can easily see with what benevolence the Queen of Heaven has come to Our aid when We prayed to her; and We express the confident conviction that she will continue to stand at Our side to lighten the burdens and the afflictions which the days to come will bring.”
I encourage everyone to spend some time this month to pray with our Blessed Virgin Mary, especially by praying the Rosary.
4/29/25 - My dear friends,
The conclave to elect the new pope will begin on May 7th.
So, from now until the cardinals elect the new pope, I would like to invite you to pray this prayer for the Election of a New Pope. It is excerpted from the Roman Missal.
"O God, eternal shepherd,
who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love
a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness
and to us show watchful care.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen."
Thank you,
Deacon Luan Tran
4/22/25 - Dear Friends,
As the whole Church mourns the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, this week I would like to invite everyone to pray the Novena in the Memory of Pope Francis prepared by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Click the link below to find the prayer.
https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/Thank you!2 The entire Church mourns the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. In cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, shrines, and chapels, the Holy
Deacon Luan Tran2/18/25 - WELCOME DEACON TRAN!
Hello, Dear Friends,
This is Deacon Luan Tran. I’m thrilled to announce that starting next week, I’ll be sharing a weekly reflection every Tuesday on our parish website and parish Facebook page. These reflections will cover a variety of topics, including Liturgical seasons, notable Saints, theological and moral themes, insightful books and articles, and special events within our community.
My hope is that this initiative will offer us a chance to stay connected, deepen our understanding, and support one another as we grow in our prayer life together.
Stay tuned, and I look forward to this journey with you all!
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Then under “Find your Parish or Organization,” type in “05641” or “St Monica Parish - VT - 05641”
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Parish News
For most recent parish news and announcements, you can view the parish bulletin on this website at:
6/4/25 - Many congratulations!
http://stmonica.vermontcatholic.org/parish-bulletin
Yesterday, 6/3/25, was the anniversary of ordination for both Father Pat and Bishop McDermott in 1989. We are so grateful for their service and spiritual leadership.
Also, we congratulate our St. Monica and St. Augustine Confirmation Classs of 2025, all all other surrounding parishes who also participated, for receiving their Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday, 6/3/25. (Pictured are St. Monica's 8 students with their sponsors)
Please keep Father Pat and Bishop McDermott and all recently confirmed students in your praryers.
5/31/25 - Congratulations to our newly ordained Father Luan Tran! We are blessed to have you, Father Tran!
5/7/25 - Deacon Tran's Ordination Invite:
Please note that Father Pat has reserved 2 buses to bring parishioners from St. Monica and St. Augustine Parishes to the Ordination. Sign-up Sheets are in the Lobby. Buses will NOT be staying for his first Mass or the reception.
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From the Diocese
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Monica
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Monica 10:45 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Monica 4:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Monica
- Monday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:15 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM St. Monica
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM St. Monica
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Wednesday, June 18, 8:15 AM - 9:00 AMIntentions for this Mass can be found in the weekly bulletin (Page 2) https://stmonica.vermontcatholic.org/parish-bulletinRead More
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Wednesday, June 18, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMAdoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a time outside of Mass to pray and worship Jesus who is truly present in the Eucharist. During Eucharistic Adoration, the Eucharistic is displayed in a monstrance on the altar so that all can see and pray in the presence of Jesus.Read More
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Thursday, June 19, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PMContact the Rectory with questions.Read More
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Friday, June 20, 7:00 AM - 7:30 AMIntentions for this Mass can be found in the weekly bulletin (Page 2) https://stmonica.vermontcatholic.org/parish-bulletinRead More
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Read MoreSaturday, June 21, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Saturday, June 21, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMIntentions for this Mass can be found in the weekly bulletin (Page 2) https://stmonica.vermontcatholic.org/parish-bulletinRead More
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Saturday, June 21, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMFarwell reception for Father Greg. He will be leaving for his new assignment in Barton on June 26th.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Vermont Catholic News
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My dear family in Christ, This past week saw the beginning of the deconsecration and demolition of the former Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington. I have to admit, […] The post...
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My dear family in Christ, Last weekend in my Sunday homily at the Cathedral I noted that this is the time of the Easter season when the Church invites us […] The post Musings with Bishop McDermott...
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The Rev. Francis Edward Connors died peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025 at Elderwood of Burlington; he was 85 years old. The Rev. Connors was a native of Brattleboro […] The post...
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My dear family in Christ, Habemus Papam! We have a pope! I have to admit I was quite surprised when our new pope was introduced to the world; I did […] The post Musings with Bishop McDermott appeared...
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On behalf of the Diocese of Burlington, I extend our prayerful best wishes for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. May the Holy Spirit guide him as the successor […] The post Statement from Bishop...
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