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Advent Mission

St. Bartholomew 2930 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD

Advent Mission with Dr. John-Mark Miravalle December 8-10 Monday, December 8, 7 p.m. Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception followed by a talk on Mary with Dr. John-Mark Miravalle! Tuesday, December 9, 7 p.m. A special Advent talk with Dr. John-Mark Miravalle! Wednesday, December 10, 7 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE ONLY Adoration of the […]

Advent Day of Prayer

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

Advent is about waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus, commemorating his birth/first coming and also anticipating the second coming of Christ. But our Christian faith tells us that God is with us, already and still. This holy season invites us to encounter God in the present, in the day-to-day of our lives. Set […]

$45

Advent Reconciliation Service

St. Vincent de Paul Church 120 North Front Street, Baltimore, MD

Advent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 10, 7 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 120 N Front St., Baltimore Enter into the Advent season with the freshness of reconciliation with God by attending our Advent Reconciliation Service. St. Ignatius' priests will be participating. Please join us for a time of prayer, reflection, and mercy at this […]

Ladies’ Christmas Tea

St. Ursula Church 8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD

You are invited to St. Ursula Church’s Ladies Christmas Tea on December 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Center. Please RSVP by December 8 at the Parish Office 410-665-2111 or email laura.weatherington@archbalt.org

Magnificat Concert

St. John Neumann 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD

Magnificat Come listen to a performance of the Magnificat presented by St. Mary’s Music Ministry’s full choir and chamber orchestra! 7:00–8:00pm, Friday, December 12 St. John Neumann Church 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 Featuring selections from Magnificat settings by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Jozef Zebrowski, Felix Mendelssohn, Clive Osgood, and Kim André Arnesen. […]

Handel’s Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica

Baltimore Basilica 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Join us at the breathtaking Baltimore Basilica — America’s First Cathedral — for two unforgettable performances of Handel’s Messiah this December 12th and 13th! Maestro Edward Polochick and the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir return with even more splendor: soaring choruses, virtuosic solos, and the iconic “Hallelujah” brought to life in the Basilica’s stunning acoustics. Join us for […]

Advent Morning Retreat

Monsignor O'Dwyer Retreat House 15523 YORK ROAD, SPARKS, MD

Advent Morning Retreat This morning retreat is for ministers and any adult seeking to pause and be renewed by the Holy Spirit. Join us for our morning of prayer and reflection to prepare for the Birth of our Lord Jesus. All are welcome. Cost: Free-will donations. Register here! Saturday: December 13, 2025 8.30am - 12.30pm […]

Longwood Gardens Christmas Trip

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA

Longwood Gardens Christmas Trip Sponsored by the St. Ignatius Arts and Culture Ministry Saturday, December 13 Depart: 9 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m. Group Rate Tickets and Bus: $80 for adults; $50 for youth; $30 for children ages 1-4 Continental Breakfast foods served on bus Pick up at West Park-n-Ride and East Park-n-Ride locations Cafe Dining […]

Grief Retreat

Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD

Join us as we reflect on how intrinsic “paradox” is to our human journey. Over time, we can see that the dry dead seeds of winter contain abundant life…and out of mud, lotus flowers grow….and that losing and finding can be great partners in the dance of life. Somehow, the heartbreak of loss can help […]

$70

Handel’s Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica

Baltimore Basilica 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD

Join us at the breathtaking Baltimore Basilica — America’s First Cathedral — for two unforgettable performances of Handel’s Messiah this December 12th and 13th! Maestro Edward Polochick and the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir return with even more splendor: soaring choruses, virtuosic solos, and the iconic “Hallelujah” brought to life in the Basilica’s stunning acoustics. Join us for […]

Greccio – Live Nativity

The Shrine of St. Anthony 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Maryland

Join the Franciscan Friars Conventual at the Shrine of St. Anthony for their annual live Nativity, inspired by St. Francis's desire for all to witness the humility of God made man. Our live Nativity prayer service is outdoors and features animals, readings, hymns, and an opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Included this year, […]

Free

Annual Christmas Concert at St. Gabriel

St. Gabriel 6950 Dogwood Rd, Windsor Mill, MD

Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the school hall at St. Gabriel in Windsor Mill for our annual Christmas concert. The show will feature our talented pastorate choirs from St. Gabriel and St. Charles Borromeo: adults, children, English, and Spanish! Drinks and refreshments are included. Our theme is "The Meaning […]

$10 – $40

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Seton Shrine

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration December 14th at the Seton Shrine 3 pm | Talk with Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala Auxilary Bishop, Archdiocese of Washington on the topic, "Do not be afraid. Am I not here, I, who am your Mother?” These are words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego and convey a great […]

¡Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!

Seton Shrine

¡Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe! 14 de diciembre en el Santuario Seton 3pm | Charla con el Obispo Auxiliar Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, Arquidiócesis de Washington, sobre el tema: «No tengas miedo. ¿No estoy yo aquí, que soy tu Madre? ». Estas son palabras de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a Juan Diego y transmiten un gran […]

Christmas Festival of Music

Our Lady of Grace 18310 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD

Celebrate the joy of the season! Join us as our choir, musicians, and special guests share the message of hope and love through timeless carols and festive songs. Light refreshments and fellowship after the concert. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

Free

Advent Choral Service on Gaudete Sunday

St. Joseph (Cockeysville) 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD

St. Joseph Parish Choir and Schola will perform works by Handel, Bach and Berthier with selected scripture readings. Renowned classical guitarist Robin Bullock will perform popular will holiday carols.

Free

Lessons & Carols and Tree Lighting

St. Ursula Church 8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD

Join St. Ursula Church’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols event on December 14. Lessons and Carols begins at 4:30 p.m., Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. Followed by homemade treats in the Spiritual Center

A Festival of Lessons & Carols

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 5200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD

A Festival of Lessons & Carols A beloved Advent tradition blending scripture & song. The Cathedral will be filled with music to prepare your heart for Christmas Sunday, December 14, 2025 5:00 pm Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 5200 N. Charles St. Baltimore MD Free will offering accepted

Advent Taize Prayer Service

St. Ignatius Catholic Community 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD

An Advent Worship Service in the spirt of a Taizé prayer service: Quiet, reflective, and meditative… designed to foster a sense of unity, peace, and a contemplative journey from "head to heart."

Online Evening Prayer with Young Adults

Zoom (Online)

Young adults ages 18+ are invited to online evening prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, December 16 at 8 p.m. ET. There will be time for faith sharing with young adults and sisters from all across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more and register for the Zoom link at ssnd.org/events/.

Memorial Mass

St. Patrick Church 319 S S Broadway, Baltimore, MD

Please join us for a Memorial Mass. Bilingual Mass & light reception offered for those grieving the loss of children through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, abortion, stillbirth, or infant death. Wednesday, December 17, 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Church (Broadway & Bank St) 1728 Bank Street Baltimore, MD 21231

Misa Conmemorativa

St. Patrick Church 319 S S Broadway, Baltimore, MD

Por favor, únase a nosotros para una misa conmemorativa. Misa bilingüe y recepción ligera ofrecida para aquellos que están de duelo por la pérdida de hijos a aborto espontáneo, embarazo ectópico, aborto, muerte fetal o muerte infantil. Miércoles 17 de diciembre, 19:30 horas. Iglesia de San Patricio (Broadway y Bank St) 1728 Bank Street Baltimore, […]

Advent Day of Healing, Mercy, & Hope

St. Ursula Church 8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD

Join us for an Advent Day of Healing, Mercy, and Hope, featuring a full day of Adoration following the 8:30 AM Mass, the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 9–11 AM and 4–6 PM, and a special Holy Mass of Atonement and Healing from 6:30–8 PM. This Mass offers a prayerful space to bring Christ your burdens […]

Rorate Caeli Mass

St. Peter Claver 1526 N Fremont Ave,, Baltimore, MD

St. Peter Claver Chapel Saturday, December 20, 6 a.m. Join us for the beautiful eighth-century Advent tradition of the Rorate Caeli Mass. The term originates from the first Latin words of the introit to the Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass and the votive Masses of the Blessed Mother, Rorate, Caeli, Desuper, meaning "Drop down, ye heavens!" […]

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