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

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Weekly Mass schedule:

Monday & Friday:  7:00 AM
Wednesday:  8:15 AM 
Tuesday & Thursday:  5:00 PM 

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

Christmas Schedule:  
Saturday, Dec, 24th - 4:00PM, 6:30PM & 9:00PM
Sunday, Dec, 25th - 8:00AM & 10:00AM

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.)

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

10/28/22
Watch "How the Eucharist Changed My Life" on YouTube

Watch "What to Do About Feeling Far from God (Desolation) (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)" on YouTube

Watch "Science or Religion? Which Can We Trust? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P." on YouTube

Watch "Does Everyone Have a Soulmate?" on YouTube

10/21/22
Watch "Is Christian Life Always Supposed to Be So Hard?" on YouTube

Watch "Wish You Had Spoken Up? 3 Things You Need Next Time" on YouTube

Watch "How to Pray a Novena (the Right Way)" on YouTube

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

10/14/22
Watch "Are the Sacraments Necessary for Salvation? (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

Watch "The Real Way to Convert Your Secular Friends w/ Mother Natalia & Mother Gabriella" on YouTube

Watch "What Catholics Should Do With Their Money" on YouTube

Watch "Grace: Causes, Justification, and Merit w/ Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

Homily - Bishop Barron
Watch "Where You Stumble, Dig for Treasure - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon" on YouTube

Formed.org Daily Reflection
Daily Reflections – October 9, 2022

10/7/22
Watch "Temptation or Sin? How You Can Tell the Difference" on YouTube

Watch "You Can't Take the Cross Out of Your Life" on YouTube

Watch "What Is a Sacrament? (Aquinas 101)" on YouTube

Watch "The Little Way: 3 Amazing Quotes from St.Therese of Lisieux (October 1st Feast Day)" on YouTube

Watch "CATHOLICISM - Bishop Barron on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux" on YouTube

9/30/22
Season One of The Chosen is now 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.

Watch "What to Do About Feeling Far from God (Desolation) (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)" on YouTube 

Watch  "Struggling to Share the Gospel? Here's What's Missing" on YouTube

9/23/22
Watch "What Does the Holy Spirit Actually Do? (Superhero Analogy)" on YouTube

Watch "Why Its a Bad Idea to Receive Communion in a State of Sin" on YouTube

Watch "Knowing When Holy Zeal Goes too Far..." on YouTube

Watch "How an Encounter with a Warlock Made Me a Catholic Priest" on YouTube

Catechism in a year podcast
Have you ever wanted to read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church? Would you prefer to have someone read it to you and provide commentary? If so, Father Neil has a podcast where he does this. To find it, you can go to: https://www.fatherneil.com/

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

11/26/22 -St. Monica Prayer Ministry Team -

Our prayer ministry for individuals will take place tomorrow, Sunday (11/27) following the 10:00 AM Mass. Parishioners have found this ministry very helpful in praying for personal intentions and healings. All is kept confidential. We thank God for answering prayers! 


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.