Christmas Bazaar: The Louisa Catholic Women’s Guild will sponsor a Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in St. Jude’s parish hall, 1937 Davis Highway, Mineral. There will be numerous vendors, crafts, Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, as well as a silent auction. Lunch available for purchase. For additional information, contact Connie Fuller at 804-513-4396 or [email protected].
Craft Bazaar: Church of the Redeemer (8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville) hosts its 43rd annual Craft Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 120+ craft vendors, bake sale, Santa Shop, $1 donation/door prize, and raffle for prizes including a gift card tree, outdoor projection set, train set and more. Bring a can of non-perishable food for a bonus door prize ticket! Also serving breakfast and lunch. Information: https://www.churchredeemer.org/craft-bazaar.
75th Anniversary: Christ the King, Norfolk, is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m. We will begin with Mass, celebrated by Bishop Barry C. Knestout, followed with dinner. For questions or tickets to the dinner, contact Cindy at 757-622-1120 or [email protected].
Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols: Join the Junior and Senior Choristers of the St. Bede Youth Choir and the St. Cecilia Choir for a candlelit service of choral music, Scripture readings, and traditional hymns of the season, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m, at St. Bede, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg. In this hectic time of year, set aside this hour to immerse yourself in the music of the season and prepare your heart and mind for the coming of Christ. Free and open to all. For more information, call 757-229-3631 or visit www.bedeva.org/concerts.
Run with the Son for Haiti: St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Yorktown, is sponsoring a 5K run/walk on Dec. 7 for their twin parish of St. Michel in Boucan-Carré, Haiti. The Peninsula Track Club race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the church, 3800 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown. Entry fees: $35/adult, $25/student, $25 per person in a family. Fees increase by $5 after Nov. 22. Registration and additional information: www.stkaterirun.com.
Advent Retreat in Christiansburg: St. Jude, Christiansburg, will host an evening Advent Retreat from Dec. 9-11, following the journey of the Holy Family and the themes of the National Eucharistic Revival. Each evening will feature opportunities for Mass, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and talks by Catholic speaker Monet Souza. Contact the parish for more information at [email protected] or 540-639-5341.
Simbang Gabi kick-off: The Filipino communities from the Diocese of Richmond, in collaboration with the Office of Asian Ministry, are happy to present the 2024 Simbang Gabi schedule beginning with the kick-off Mass at the Basilica of St. Andrew, Roanoke, Friday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Barry C. Knestout. Visit the link to view the full schedule https://bit.ly/SimbangGabi-24. Questions? Contact Ginny Garza at 540-545-9349 or email [email protected].
Candlelight Carol Sing: Join the choirs of St. Edward (2700 Dolfield Drive), North Chesterfield, Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., for our Candlelight Carol Sing, with soloists Anne O’Byrne and Margaret Woods and members of the Richmond Symphony. Selections from the evening include movements from Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Handel’s Messiah, plus a Christmas carol sing-along. Reception to follow. Event is free; donations greatly appreciated. Visit www.stedchurch.com for more information.
Christmas in Vienna: The fabled Vienna Boys Choir is built on centuries-old tradition, and their celestial voices, rapturous harmonies, pure tone, and wide-ranging repertoire enchant audiences. Join us Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. at St. Bede, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg. Tickets can be purchased through the Virginia Arts Festival at https://www.vafest.org/tickets-and-events/. For more information, call 757-229-3631 or visit www.bedeva.org/concerts.
Advent/Christmas Concert: Redeemer Music Ministry invites you to their annual Advent/Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m., at Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Featuring Redeemer’s 40+ member Combined Adult Choir, Redeemer Ringers handbell choir, Children’s/Youth Choir, and many talented instrumentalists. You’ll hear music spanning the Advent and Christmas season, including your favorite carols, new choral and handbell selections, and more! Concert is free, with a free-will collection to upgrade our sound equipment. Visit www.churchredeemer.org for more information.
Advent Retreat in Hampton: Join us for an Advent Silence and Solitude Retreat at the St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center, Hampton, Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be two talks, each followed by time for prayer, reflection or journaling. Includes Mass, adoration, opportunity for reconciliation and time for spiritual advisement. Lunch included. Suggested donation: $25. Register: https://saintclareretreatcenter.flocknote.com/signup/185324. Questions: contact Lisa at 520-247-5516.
Pilgrimage to France: Bonjour! Join Father David Ssentamu of Sts. Peter and Paul, Palmyra, and Father Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi, of Holy Comforter, Charlottesville, on a pilgrimage to France from April 24-May 4, 2025, for $5,449! Visits include Lisieux, Omaha Beach, Mont-Saint-Michel, Lourdes, and Paris.
For further information, contact Alba Kim 804-298-4035 or visit albastours.com.
Pilgrimage to Ireland: Dia duit! Join Deacon Chris Malone from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, to trace St. Patrick’s footsteps through the Emerald Isle from May 31-June 11, 2025, for $5,998! From the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough to the Marian apparition in Knock, this pilgrimage is a unique chance to immerse yourself in Ireland’s spirituality and culture! We provide first-class hotels, round-trip airfare, meals, and more!
For further information, contact Alba Kim 804-298-4035 or visit albastours.com.
Pilgrimage to Rome: Join Father John Grace and Immaculate Conception, Hampton, as a “Pilgrim of Hope” to Rome, Nov. 19-27, 2025. This Jubilee Year pilgrimage includes the four major basilicas of Rome, catacombs, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, a day trip to Assisi, and a papal audience. An informational meeting will be held at Immaculate Conception on Nov. 7, 6 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Hoggard at [email protected] or 757-826-0393, ext. 214, or visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1272403.
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