Mass for Parents of Deceased Children
2025-11-20 19:00 (America/New_York) | Our Lady Queen of Peace, 10003 Bird River Rd, Middle River, MD, 21220, United States
Mass for Parents of Deceased Children
You are invited on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Middle River, MD for a special Mass for Parents of Deceased Children. Bring photos or objects that are reminders of your child (any age). During the Mass, parents or representatives of the family may come up one by one to share the name of their loved one. We will pray for each of the deceased individually.

Pixel Pub: A Photography Gathering
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph Fullerton, 8420 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236, Baltimore, Maryland, 21236, United States
Catholic Review photographer Kevin J. Parks invites you to Pixel Pub: a photography gathering
November 20, 7 pm – 8 pm
St. Joseph Church, Fullerton – Parish Hall

How to decide on that holiday camera or lens purchase
Photography tips and tricks including with phone cameras
Image sharing to improve your photographic journey

Free to ages high school and older
Registration is Requested for Seating / Refreshment Provided
Contact: kparks@catholicreview.org
Please add: PIXEL PUB in the subject line

Encounter Pope Leo XIV Live at NCYC!
2025-11-21 10:15 | Online Event
Encounter Pope Leo XIV Live at NCYC!
On November 21 the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) will host a major national event NCYC, in Indianapolis where more than 15,000 teens will gather in faith and community. This year marks an especially historic moment, for the first time ever, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, will meet live with the youth via live feed.
Registration is free and open to everyone. Register here NCYC Digital Experience: A Journey with Pope Leo XIV – NFCYM and find out more details about this event.

St. Bartholomew’s Annual Winterfest
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-11-22 15:00 | Manchester Activities Building, 3297 York St., Manchester, Maryland
Friday Nov 21, 4-8 pm
Saturday Nov 22, 8-3 pm.
We have delicious homemade treats, plants, crafts, and raffles! Have an amazing lunch with us! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on Saturday at 11 am by firetruck. You can visit with Santa 11-12. Have cookies and story time with Mrs. Claus at 1PM. Kids can shop at the Secret Santa Workshop and also build their own gingerbread house!

Holiday Craft Bazaar
2025-11-22 08:00 - 14:00 | St Francis de Sales Church / Kilduff Hall, 1450 Abingdon Rd, Abingdon, MD, 21009, United States
Your ultimate shopping destination. Mark your calendar & join us at the Holiday Craft Bazaar at St. Francis de Sales Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 8am to 2pm. Don’t miss our KoC Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale, KoC Famous Pit Beef and so much more. All vendor spaces are sold out.

VIRTUAL Continuing Education for Spiritual Directors
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, 1525 Marriottsville Rd,, Marriottsville, MD, 21104, United States
Finding God in Metaphors and Stories
This is a virtual program, open to all spiritual directors.
In this session, we will learn how to listen for the metaphors and stories that our clients use as they talk about their spiritual journey. In group conversations, we will consider ways to help our clients discover the metaphors we hear when they talk about their relationship with God. We will also consider how to help our clients examine and potentially reconstruct stories that may no longer be life-affirming.
This Zoom presentation will include an opportunity for questions and discussion. You will receive resources to guide you in your use of the material presented. Guided by Linda Mastro.

Curley Christmas Sale
2025-11-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Archbishop Curley High School, 3701 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, Maryland
Curley Christmas Sale
The Curley Campus Store will be hosting the annual Christmas Sale on Saturday, November 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the student dining room. The sale will feature discounts on favorite items, new featured items and special holiday items! The Class of 2026 will also be selling:

Christmas gift wrapping bundles
Baked goods & your favorite sweet treats
Hot chocolate/coffee bar

Advent Market Celebration
2025-11-22 11:00 - 16:00 | St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 689 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 21146, United States
We are so excited about our Advent Market Celebration on Nov. 22, 2025! This is our 5th year and each year just gets better and better! Starting at 11a.m. you and your family will enjoy great food from our Food Truck vendors, shop dozens of handmade crafters and artists, and religious items. Vendors will be on Larsen Field and in the School Auditorium. Inside the Auditorium, if your family pre-ordered an Advent Wreath kit or a fully created wreath, wreath pick up and creation will be in full swing! More great vendors will be inside, too. Be on the lookout for Santa outside. Parents may take photos of their children with Santa for a donation. At 12p.m. Larsen Field will welcome the ponies! Pony rides for the kids are free; donations appreciated. At 1p.m. our petting zoo opens! We will wind down at 4p.m. and invite you to join us at 5:15p.m. Mass. Check our website for any time changes or weather related updates.
We are currently accepting applications for artist and handmade craft vendors.
https://stjohnsp.org/blog/advent-market-wreath-making-awp3p

Young Adults "Friendsgiving"
2025-11-22 14:00 - 17:00 | St. Ignatius Catholic Community, 740 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Definition: “Friendsgiving” is an informal celebration and meal shared among friends during the Thanksgiving season. It is a modern tradition, particularly popular among millennials, that offers a more casual and flexible alternative or supplement to a family Thanksgiving.
You’re invited to a Friendsgiving celebration hosted by the Young Adults of St. Ignatius Catholic Community.
Date: Saturday, November 22
Time: 2 PM
Location: Cato and Jessica Clemens’ house
What’s provided: Turkey and spinach dip
What to bring: A side dish to share
We would ask that you RSVP your intentions here. We will then send you directions to Cato & Jessica Clemens. Can’t wait to be with you!

Relics of the Little Flower Coming to Baltimore
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-26 | Carmelite Monastery, 1318 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD, 21286, United States
Relics of the Little Flower Coming to Baltimore
The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will be at the Carmelite Monastery, 1318 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Nov. 25-26
Veneration (open to all):
Nov. 25: 3-8 p.m.
Nov. 26: Noon-2 p.m.
Mass celebrated Nov. 26 in the presence of the relics at 10 a.m. by Carmelite Father Steven Payne, chairman of Carmelite Studies at The Catholic University of America. (Tickets required)
Advance registration required to attend the Mass due to limited seating. Register at tinyurl.com/CarmelMass2025. The Mass will also be livestreamed; register to watch at tinyurl.com/CarmelLivestream.
VISITOR DETAILS
Parking is limited. Carpools are encouraged.
No large bags or backpacks permitted.

Online Evening Prayer with Young Adults
2025-11-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom (Online)
Young adults ages 18+ are invited to online evening prayer with the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Tuesday, November 25 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/.

The Shepherd's Staff Thanksgiving Day Dinner
2025-11-27 12:00 - 14:00 | St. John Westminster Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster MD 21157, MD, 21157, United States
The Shepherd’s Staff 32nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 27, 2025 – 12pm to 2pm
THANKSGIVING DONATION REQUEST
Once again, The Shepherd’s Staff is asking for your assistance in making our 32nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner a success on Thursday, November 27th at St. John Roman Catholic Church, Westminster – 12pm to 2pm. As always, we would be grateful for donations from the for donations from the following list:
Large Fruit Pies (can be homemade)
Store-bought Pumpkin Pie
Clementines
Applesauce
Sandwich Bags
Paper Towels
50 Gallon Trash Bags
Store Bought Brownies
All donations must be dropped off on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th BETWEEN 3PM AND 5PM at
St. John Roman Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster. Bring donations to the church’s Portico , West Entrance, area only.
PLEASE, DO NOT BRING DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH OFFICE
Monetary donations are also always welcome especially to purchase items needed. Please make checks payable to “The Shepherd’s Staff” with the designation “Thanksgiving Dinner” and mail to: The Shepherd’s Staff, P.O. Box 127, Westminster, MD 21158.

Advent Day of Reflection
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:30 | 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.
