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
Formed.org
St. Monica Parish has now subscribed to Formed.org, which gives access to Catholic movies, audio books, radio talks, podcasts, studies and more to help us better understand, live, and share the Catholic faith. 

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.)

2/3/23
Watch "The Key to Happiness - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Watch "What is the Sin against the Holy Spirit? - Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. - Draft" on YouTube

Watch "Does Jesus Know What Pizza Tastes Like? #AskAFriar (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

1/27/23
Watch “Why Baptizing Your Baby Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do” on YouTube

Watch "Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian?" on YouTube

Watch "Church History in (About) 15 minutes" 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

1/20/23
We are just about 20 days into The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz), and I would highly recommend listening to this on whatever platform you watch videos or listen to podcasts.

Watch "Divorced and Remarried - Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P." on YouTube

Watch "Pray as You Can, Not As You Can’t" on YouTube

Watch "How to Say "I Love You" to God" on YouTube

1/13/23
Watch "Read These 3 Things 30 Minutes a Week and See Real Growth" on YouTube

Watch "4 Ways to Grow the Church" on YouTube

Watch "The Stories We Tell Our Children Have Consequences" on YouTube

Watch "If God Loves Everyone, Why Doesn't Everyone Go to Heaven?" on YouTube

1/6/23
Watch "We Three Kings - Clamavi De Profundis" on YouTube

Watch "Day 1: To Know and Love God — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)" on YouTube

Watch "Farewell to Pope Benedict" on YouTube

12/30/22
As we approach 2023, it may be worth making a New Year’s resolution to help grow in the faith.

For example: Have you ever wanted to read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church? Check out: The Catechism in a Year(with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - Coming January 1, 2023

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).

12/23/22
Watch "What Child Is This | Choir with Lyrics | Christmas Carol | Dix/Stainer | Sunday 7pm Choir" on YouTube

Watch "“Don’t Just Wait Around for Christmas” #throwback" on YouTube

Watch "Finish Advent Strong: Celebrate Christmas Well" on YouTube

Watch "Holiness is About God (Not You) w/ Dr. Scott Hahn" on YouTube

Season One of The Chosen is available on FORMED! The Chosen is a multi-season video series based on the life of Christ and has been viewed over 400 million times worldwide. While Sacred Scripture provides the basis for many events depicted in The Chosen, we also recognize its producers exercise creative freedom while filling in the storyline found in the Gospels. Click here to watch.

12/16/22
Watch "O Come, Emmanuel – Epic Version!" on YouTube

Watch "Does God Need Me to Pray for What I Need?" on YouTube

Watch "Can a Sacrament Cause Grace? (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

Watch "What About Jesus's "Brothers?" w/ William Albrecht & Fr. Christiaan Kappas" on YouTube

12/9/22
Check out the Formed.org content on Advent at https://watch.formed.org/advent-and-christmas

Listen to "Immaculate Conception Ave Maris Stella" on YouTube

Watch "Give God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)" on YouTube

Watch "Only God Can Establish Sacraments (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

12/2/22
Watch "A Message to Catholic Men" on YouTube

Watch "What We Know About Heaven." on YouTube

Watch "Why You Shouldn't Live Together Before Marriage." on YouTube

11/25/22
Watch "How to Suffer Well w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft" on YouTube

Watch "How the Scapular Actually Works (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)" on YouTube

Watch "Aquinas REJECTED This Argument for God w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft" on YouTube

11/18/22
Watch "Are the Sacraments Necessary for Salvation? (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

Watch "The Shaking of Three Worlds - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Watch "How to Pray the Rosary as a Family" on YouTube

Watch "A Method For Mysticism." on YouTube

11/11/22
Watch "How to Make a Morning Offering (and Why It’s a Non-Negotiable)" on YouTube

Bishop Barron Homily
Watch "The Reality of Life After Death - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

11/4/22
Watch "Am I Allowed to Do ___? (Material Cooperation with Evil)" on YouTube

Watch "Commitment Is Getting Canceled" on YouTube

Watch "Learn to Pray like St. Francis de Sales (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine O.P.)" on YouTube

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

1/17/23 - It was wonderful having our parishioner, Anthony Maurice home over Christmas.  He has now returned to the seminary in Indiana. While here, many parishioners encouraged Anthony, and offered prayers for him. 

If you would like to send him a card, the address is

Anthony Maurice
St. Meinrad Seminary
200 Hill Drive
St. Meinrad, IN 47577

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  fperkins@vermontcatholic.org. 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.