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Friends Day – Advent Retreat

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

Holiness is a challenging mission. Advent reminds us we don’t journey alone. We so often need a faith community and trusted family and friends. We need to find companions to be with us on the journey, so we can, as Isaiah says, “walk in the Light of the Lord.” Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer. Lunch is included.

$50

Testify to the Light – Weekend Advent Retreat

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

We will be in stillness and reflectiveness as we contemplate the Mystery of the Incarnation and the hope and gratitude it offers us on our faith journey. May this retreat be an experience that enhances our faith journey, so we can more fully see, understand, and walk through Advent on the path of Light. Guided by Sr. Sara Dwyer. Meals and lodging are included.

$310

Waiting with Mary, an Advent Prayer Workshop

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

As we wait for Christmas, we allow our hearts to be transformed by the very act of waiting. We do not wait alone – we wait with Our Lady. In this presentation, we sit with Mary and let her show us how to wait in hope for the coming of our savior. This workshop will […]

First Saturday Rosary with Meditations for People with Mental Illness

Online

At 11AM EST on the first Saturday of each month, we will pray the Rosary using Meditations for People with Mental Illness. These meditations are from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers found here: https://catholicmhm.org/rosary-mental-health. We will pray a different mystery each month. December 5th we will pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. […]

Free

Emmet Cahill, Irish Tenor Presents: “A Celtic Christmas”

Immaculate Heart of Mary 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson

Direct from Ireland – Emmet returns to the IHM concert series following appearances with the Tabernacle Choir, Carnegie Hall, the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra and touring with Celtic Thunder, to perform beloved Christmas music, songs of the season as well as Irish favorites and classical works. (Meet and Greet 4:00pm)

$40 – $55

Christmas at St. Louis: LUX

St. Louis Catholic Church 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD

“Christmas at St. Louis” is one of Clarksville’s favorite holiday traditions, and this year we’re adding a luminous new twist.

Free

Advent Day of Prayer

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

The day will begin with reflective input by Sr. Bernie, 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 Mass 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. Guided by Sr. Bernie Claps.

$50

Grief Retreat

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

During our time together, we will explore various expressions of grief during this time of year through personal reflection, contemplative exercises, and communal rituals. We will also engage with the spiritual practices of setting intentions and creating boundaries as we continue navigating our journey of grief in such a season. Guided by Gordon Creamer. Lunch is included.

$75

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 a favorite Baltimore tradition - two glorious performances of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th, 2026 with Maestro Edward Polochick and the Baltimore Basilica Festival Orchestra and Choir!

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