Archdiocese of Baltimore

Advent Day of Reflection
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Our Lady Queen of Peace, 10003 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD, 21220, United States
You are invited for an Advent Day of Reflection at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Middle River, MD on November 29, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Fr. Ernest Udoh and Fr. Patrick Besel will be speaking on ‘Journey with Joseph and Mary on the Way to the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus’.
9:00 am-Mass in Main Church
10:00 am-Presentation and Discussion by Fr. Patrick & Fr. Ernest
12:30 pm-Lunch
1:30 pm-Confessions and Exposition of Blessed Sacrament Available
Please Contact parish office at:
410-686-3085 or email
abelle.gerber@archbalt.org

Friends Day of Prayer with Fr. Rick Malloy
2025-12-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
How Do We Live Catholic Social Teaching…In Order to Save Bedford Falls from Becoming Pottersville?
The classic American Christmas film, It’s a Wonderful Life, will serve as a parable on which we will reflect this day. From what does Jesus save us? How does Advent call us to transform our world to welcome Emmanuel? We will prayerfully consider how God wants to save us as individuals and as members of society and how God’s incarnation calls us to personal and communal salvation. Guided by Fr. Rick Malloy, SJ
All are welcome to attend the Friends Day of Prayer retreats, held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is not required to attend every month, so register for one or more sessions as your schedule allows. While the presenters and topics vary, each Friends Day of Prayer typically includes pastries and conversation at 9:30am, a morning presentation at 10am, an optional Mass, a delicious lunch, short periods of free time to enjoy the grounds or shop in the bookstore, and an afternoon presentation.

Catholic Charities Christmas Festival
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Baltimore Basilica, 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Catholic Charities Christmas Festival
The Catholic Charities Christmas Festival will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 409 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The festival features performances by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and the Morgan State University Choir. Free parking is available for all attendees. Tickets for children 12 years old and under are free, and various other ticket options and discounts are available. For more information, visit www.cc-md.org/Christmas

Waiting in Joyful Hope: An Advent Retreat
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-07 13:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
The Advent season invites us to put the world’s ways aside and sink into the slow goodness of a spiritual season be-decked — not in tinsel and bows, but in waiting and anticipation, in faint flickering lights against an inky winter sky, and the Light that we know will break open our world and overcome its darkness forever come Christmas morning.
But learning to wait joyfully is no easy task! We live in a world that is constantly moving, especially during the holiday season, and we’re all expected to keep up. Advent turns that notion on its head, however. If we’re willing to listen, Advent offers us good “medicine,” telling us to pause, to make some space for anticipation, to enjoy the slow step-by-step path through this sacred season rather than focus only on the main event. During this weekend retreat, we will reclaim the spirit of Advent — and perhaps a little of our sanity along with it. Daily talks will focus on the Scriptural themes of the season. In addition, this retreat will include journaling, dialogue, music, movement, and more. A period of silence will be observed in the early mornings and through breakfast. Optional yoga classes will be offered. There will be a limited number of spiritual direction appointments available for those interested. Guided by Mary DeTurris Poust.
Check-in begins at 4pm. There will be a brief welcome session at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6pm. The retreat begins after dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes after lunch on Sunday. Mass will be available on Sunday morning for those who wish to attend.

A Living Nativity
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | MD
A Living Nativity
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Monastery Church
3801 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Join us for a beautiful recreation of the first Christmas. You will witness a live display in the sanctuary of the Monastery. No walking around required (most of the event takes place inside).
Petting zoo is available from 6:00-8:00 pm, under the covered front entrance of church, provided by “Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo.” This event is FREE, and following the presentation, have your picture taken with Santa! Hot cocoa and cookies will be served.
Musical prelude featuring the Monastery and Victory choirs begins at 6:15 pm in the church
For more information, please call the Rectory: 410-566-0877

Sacred Heart Glyndon Christmas Festival
2025-12-05 18:45 - 2025-12-07 13:30 | Sacred Heart (Glyndon), 65 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon, MD, 21071, United States
Sacred Heart Glyndon’s Christmas Festival provides a weekend of events!
Friday, December 5 includes both a Christmas Tree Lighting followed by a Christmas Concert in the Main Church, featuring the Sacred Heart School Choir and Band.
Saturday, December 6 begins the Christmas Bazaar in the School Gym featuring vendors for crafts, bake tables, Christmas flower arrangements, raffles, live music, and more! Fr. Jerry’s “Treasures and Tea Room” will also be open to shop. Children’s activities and crafts are also available, along with Breakfast with Santa.
Sunday, December 7 finishes with a half price sale on baked goods and Fr. Jerry’s Treasures.

First Friday Holy Hour at the Baltimore Basilica
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Basilica of the Assumption
First Friday Holy Hour at the Baltimore Basilica
Join us at the Baltimore Basilica for our monthly First Friday Holy Hour from 7:00–8:00 PM. The evening includes Solemn Vespers and the opportunity for Confession, offering a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal in the beauty of America’s First Cathedral. All are warmly invited to participate.

St. John Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-06 08:30 - 15:00 | St. John The Portico, 43 Monroe St., Westminster, Maryland
Christmas Bazaar includes 18 rooms of books, videos, linens, specialty room, Fudge, baked goods, north pole candy, religious, Gift baskets, plants and posies, silent auction room for kids to shop, big Barn building with household items, lunch by Hispanic group and Big Dawg BBQ, Nutcracker ballet performance at 11:30, gingerbread house making and so much more. https://sjwest.org/bazaar/

Deck the Halls
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady of Grace, 18310 Middletown Road, Parkton, MD, 21120, United States
Join us for a community filled, family friendly event as we “Deck the Halls” with hopeful anticipation of the birth of Jesus! We will have local craft vendors, breakfast with Santa, train garden, raffle baskets, silent auction items, St. Nick’s Shoppe, cookie/cake walk, music and more.

Avent Day of Recollection with Carmelites
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:30 | National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 21727, United States
Advent Day Retreat to Honor Our Blessed Mother led by Carmelite Friar Father Salvatore OCD at an Official 2025 Jubilee Year Pilgrimage Site with opportunity to enroll in the Brown Scapular Confraternity. Saturday December 6 at Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg. Come, bring your friends. Bring your Brown Scapular and be Enrolled by Deacon John Martin, Sponsor of the Confraternity. Bring your lunch. Beginning at 9.15 with Morning Prayer, there will be Mass, meditation, adoration, pray the Carmelite six-decade Rosary. Father Sal and Deacon John will offer spiritual talks. Opportunities for confession. Organized by Carmelite Seculars. We ask a goodwill offering $10. Please contact Ken Vaughan, kvaughan@doc.org.

Our Lady Of Guadalupe - Bilingual Mini Retreat
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | St Joseph Catholic Church Odenton Md, 1283 Odenton Rd, Odenton, md, 21113
Join us for a special opportunity to learn and deepen our devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe through reflection, storytelling and community connection. Not sure who Our Lady of Guadalupe is? Join us to find out as we prepare for her feast day on Friday December 12, 2025. All are welcome!
En español

Young Adults visit "Winter On The Waterfront"
2025-12-06 14:45 - 17:00 | MD
When: December 6, Saturday, starting at 3 pm
Where: Christmas Village at Baltimore Inner Harbor
We will meet on the front steps of the Maryland Science Center starting at 2:45, then head in around 3!

Live Nativity
2025-12-06 18:15 - 19:30 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
On Saturday, Dec. 6, 6:15–7:30p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, prepare for Christmas through the sights and sounds of the Holy Family in Bethlehem, surrounded by all of their visitors that sacred night, including live animals! Walk the pilgrimage around Larsen Field through beautiful images of the 1,700-year-old Nicene Creed (what we believe about God) as sounds of chant of a teen choir near the Nativity fade into the joyful noise of adults and children visiting and enjoying refreshments around a fire pit at the end. Meet Bishop St. Nicholas who will give gifts and stop for a quiet moment with Our Eucharistic Lord resting in our midst in the Adoration Tent. Leave prayer requests in a special basket, and people will pray for you throughout Advent.
https://stjohnsp.org/events/live-nativity-ymmgc-tbl4f-6j6b9

Breath of Christmas - Baltimore Flute Choir
2025-12-07 14:00 | St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
Breath of Christmas featuring the Baltimore Flute Choir
Sunday, December 7th
2 p.m.
St. Ursula Church
8801 Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
Come relax and prepare yourself for Christmas!

IHM Concert Series: The Towson University Choirs
2025-12-07 16:00 | Immaculate Heart of Mary, 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson, 21286, United States
IHM Concert Series: The Towson University Choirs
Diana Saez and Stephen Holmes, Directors, will present a varied program celebrating the Advent season, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and the transition from autumn to winter. Music will include Renaissance motets, Advent plainsong, settings of Marian texts, and carols and songs from around the world.

Christmas at St. Louis
2025-12-07 16:00 | St. Louis, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Maryland, 21029
Christmas at St. Louis
We just couldn’t wait to share the holiday magic with you—so this year, our beloved Christmas concert arrives early! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 7 and gather your family and friends for an afternoon of cherished carols, festive Yuletide favorites, and contemporary holiday tunes. This program of seasonal selections will be brought to life by our own orchestra and choirs, alongside outstanding guest artists. Don’t miss this early gift of music, fellowship, and joy—see you there!
Free admission; no ticket required. But bring a shelf stable food donation to support Howard County Community College Fueling Dragons Food Pantry.
For more information, visit https://www.stlconcertseries.org/2025-december-7

Advent Mission
2025-12-08 19:00 - 2025-12-10 20:00 | St. Bartholomew, 2930 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD, United States
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 Blessed Sacrament and confessions with Fr. Collin Poston and several visiting priests!

Advent Day of Prayer
2025-12-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
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 aside some personal time and join us for a quiet day of prayer this Advent, a season of both hopeful waiting and encountering God who is ever present.
The day will begin with reflective input by Sr. Bernie Claps, CBS, followed by time for private prayer and reflection, lunch in silence, the option of walking the labyrinth or beautiful grounds, journaling, or just relaxing with God. The atmosphere for the day will be reverent silence, which allows us to encounter God and be attuned to God’s promptings. There will be the opportunity to attend liturgy if you wish. The day will close with us coming together to name the blessings of the day and for a closing prayer. Lunch is included. This will be a day of silence.

Advent Reconciliation Service
2025-12-10 19:00 | St. Vincent de Paul Church, 120 North Front Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
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 solemn time of year. A brief service will be followed by confessions.

Ladies' Christmas Tea
2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:30 | St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD, 21234, United States
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
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | St. John Neumann, 620 Bestgate Rd., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
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. Invite family and friends for an evening of beautiful sacred music, with a reception to follow to meet the musicians! A wonderful way to enter the Advent season and prepare for the coming of Christ.

Handel's Messiah at the Baltimore Basilica
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Baltimore Basilica, 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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 this complete performance of Handel’s Messiah and experience a radiant celebration of joy, hope, and wonder. Whether it’s your holiday tradition or your first time hearing this masterpiece, let the Messiah lift your spirit and start your season with glory and wonder.
Buy tickets here!

Advent Morning Retreat
2025-12-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Monsignor O’Dwyer Retreat House, 15523 YORK ROAD, SPARKS, MD, 21152, United States
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
O’Dwyer Retreat Center
15523 York Rd.
Sparks, MD 21152
PHONE:
410-472-2400

EMAIL:
ada.collazos@archbalt.org

Longwood Gardens Christmas Trip
2025-12-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, 19348, United States
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 and lunch areas available

Register here!

Grief Retreat
2025-12-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
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 break us open to new ways of seeing.
Wisdom and spiritual teachers enlighten us and help us see with “new eyes.” Come and learn and be encouraged by teachers from around the globe. We will have time for presentation, discussion, quiet reflection, journaling, wandering the Center’s grounds, and sharing stories-of-example. Lunch is included. Guided by Annie Hisle.

Greccio - Live Nativity
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | 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, we will also have a relic of St. Francis of Assisi present during the service and available for view and veneration.
Greccio will be held by the big red barn on the Shrine of St. Anthony campus, Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. All are welcome!

Annual Christmas Concert at St. Gabriel
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Gabriel, 6950 Dogwood Rd, Windsor Mill, MD, 21244, United States
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 of Christmas”, and proceeds will benefit our Music Ministry. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under age 12, or $40 for a family of four.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
2025-12-14 12:00 - 18:00 | 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 message of hope and Our Lady’s closeness during the uncertain times many people are currently going through.
4pm | Mass
12 – 6pm | La Carreta Tacos y Tortas food truck available
View more information here!

¡Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!
2025-12-14 12:00 - 18:00 | 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 mensaje de esperanza y de la cercanía de la Virgen en estos tiempos de incertidumbre que atraviesan muchas personas.
4pm | Misa
12 – 6pm | La Carreta Tacos y Tortas camión de comida disponible
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la Hermana Judith Rojas, D.C. al 202-740-1540
