September 13 Christ the King Rutland 6-9 p.m. Diocese Announces Dates for Pre-Cana Team Couple Certification Program With the marriage preparation/enrichment curriculum, “One in Christ” as its basis, the Diocese of Burlington has announced a new enrichment program to ensure that all couples who teach marriage preparation have the best possible foundation. The 3-part series will offer all couples who teach pre-Cana classes an opportunity for personal enrichment as well as certification in pre-Cana preparation. As stated in the course brochure, the goals of the program are: • To enrich, renew and inspire the couples who form pre-Cana teams by offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection on, and catechetical review of, the tenets of the Catholic faith, particularly those relevant to the vocation of marriage. • To lift up the centrality of faith in informing and guiding marriage so that teaching couples may in turn help evangelize and inspire engaged couples to participate fully in the life of the Church. • To better enable couples to access the grace of the Sacrament of Marriage and the prayer, support and resources of the Church community in building a strong and lasting marriage. Registration materials may be obtained by calling the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life Ministries at 658-6111 ext. 1329 or going online and downloading a brochure at www.vermontcatholic.org

ST. JOHNSBURY-- The Caledonia Right to Life Group will meet Tuesday, Sept 14, at the St. John the Evangelist parish hall, 1375 Main St., at 7 p.m. Anyone who is interested in “Right to Life” is welcome. For information call Donna at 751-518, Eric at 633-3203 or Sally or Bill at 748-3930.

October 9 St. Michael’s College Colchester Gifts for the Kingdom (separate registration required) With the marriage preparation/enrichment curriculum, “One in Christ” as its basis, the Diocese of Burlington has announced a new enrichment program to ensure that all couples who teach marriage preparation have the best possible foundation. The 3-part series will offer all couples who teach pre-Cana classes an opportunity for personal enrichment as well as certification in pre-Cana preparation. As stated in the course brochure, the goals of the program are: • To enrich, renew and inspire the couples who form pre-Cana teams by offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection on, and catechetical review of, the tenets of the Catholic faith, particularly those relevant to the vocation of marriage. • To lift up the centrality of faith in informing and guiding marriage so that teaching couples may in turn help evangelize and inspire engaged couples to participate fully in the life of the Church. • To better enable couples to access the grace of the Sacrament of Marriage and the prayer, support and resources of the Church community in building a strong and lasting marriage. Registration materials may be obtained by calling the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life Ministries at 658-6111 ext. 1329 or going online and downloading a brochure at www.vermontcatholic.org

COLCHESTER--Bishop John O. Barres, Fourth Bishop of Allentown, Penn., will give the keynote address at the annual Gifts for the Kingdom conference at St. Michael’s College. The conference theme is “Enlighten Us, Lord.” The afternoon keynote will be given by Damien O’Connor, director of Pastoral Services for the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn. His topic will be “The Holy Family’s Response to God’s Call Changed Salvation History” and will focus on family priorities. The conference will begin with Mass at 9 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington. There will be 10 one-hour workshops in the afternoon. Participants can choose to attend one, two or three workshops. For more information, visit www.vermontcatholic.org.

KILLINGTON--Cursillo weekends will take place: • Men\’s Weekend: Thursday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 24. • Women\’s Weekend: Thursday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 14. Both will take place at Mountain Meadows in Killington. For more information contact your parish office.

KILLINGTON--Cursillo weekends will take place: • Men\’s Weekend: Thursday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 24. • Women\’s Weekend: Thursday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 14. Both will take place at Mountain Meadows in Killington. For more information contact your parish office.

November 13 St. Theresa Orleans 1-4 p.m. Diocese Announces Dates for Pre-Cana Team Couple Certification Program With the marriage preparation/enrichment curriculum, “One in Christ” as its basis, the Diocese of Burlington has announced a new enrichment program to ensure that all couples who teach marriage preparation have the best possible foundation. The 3-part series will offer all couples who teach pre-Cana classes an opportunity for personal enrichment as well as certification in pre-Cana preparation. As stated in the course brochure, the goals of the program are: • To enrich, renew and inspire the couples who form pre-Cana teams by offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection on, and catechetical review of, the tenets of the Catholic faith, particularly those relevant to the vocation of marriage. • To lift up the centrality of faith in informing and guiding marriage so that teaching couples may in turn help evangelize and inspire engaged couples to participate fully in the life of the Church. • To better enable couples to access the grace of the Sacrament of Marriage and the prayer, support and resources of the Church community in building a strong and lasting marriage. Registration materials may be obtained by calling the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life Ministries at 658-6111 ext. 1329 or going online and downloading a brochure at www.vermontcatholic.org

January 8 St. Monica Barre 9 a.m.- noon With the marriage preparation/enrichment curriculum, “One in Christ” as its basis, the Diocese of Burlington has announced a new enrichment program to ensure that all couples who teach marriage preparation have the best possible foundation. The 3-part series will offer all couples who teach pre-Cana classes an opportunity for personal enrichment as well as certification in pre-Cana preparation. As stated in the course brochure, the goals of the program are: • To enrich, renew and inspire the couples who form pre-Cana teams by offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection on, and catechetical review of, the tenets of the Catholic faith, particularly those relevant to the vocation of marriage. • To lift up the centrality of faith in informing and guiding marriage so that teaching couples may in turn help evangelize and inspire engaged couples to participate fully in the life of the Church. • To better enable couples to access the grace of the Sacrament of Marriage and the prayer, support and resources of the Church community in building a strong and lasting marriage. Registration materials may be obtained by calling the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life Ministries at 658-6111 ext. 1329 or going online and downloading a brochure at www.vermontcatholic.org

March 26 St. Charles (parish center) Bellows Falls 1-4 p.m. With the marriage preparation/enrichment curriculum, “One in Christ” as its basis, the Diocese of Burlington has announced a new enrichment program to ensure that all couples who teach marriage preparation have the best possible foundation. The 3-part series will offer all couples who teach pre-Cana classes an opportunity for personal enrichment as well as certification in pre-Cana preparation. As stated in the course brochure, the goals of the program are: • To enrich, renew and inspire the couples who form pre-Cana teams by offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection on, and catechetical review of, the tenets of the Catholic faith, particularly those relevant to the vocation of marriage. • To lift up the centrality of faith in informing and guiding marriage so that teaching couples may in turn help evangelize and inspire engaged couples to participate fully in the life of the Church. • To better enable couples to access the grace of the Sacrament of Marriage and the prayer, support and resources of the Church community in building a strong and lasting marriage. Registration materials may be obtained by calling the Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life Ministries at 658-6111 ext. 1329 or going online and downloading a brochure at www.vermontcatholic.org.