On December 14, 2025, 2:30-4:30 pm in Founders Hall, Fr. Matthew will host a mini-retreat experience offering time to reflect on the deeper meaning of Advent and Christmas and ponder the gifts of light, life, and love this season provides.
There will be a short presentation, time for quiet reflection, fellowship, and refreshments. This experience could pair nicely with the Advent Vespers service in the chapel that begins at 5pm (4:45pm prelude). Please RSVP here.
Join our monks for this festive annual tradition: a service in the chapel filled with songs, readings, and prayer. All are welcome! If you enjoy singing, consider participating in the Vespers choir. You don’t need to be a professional—just someone who loves to sing!
Rehearsals will be held in the Woodside Priory Chapel on Thursday, December 4, and Tuesday, December 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, and on Thursday, December 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Participants must attend at least two rehearsals. The call time for choir members on December 14th is 2:30 p.m.
If you want to participate in this festive and prayerful event, please email Mary Carroll atmcarroll@prioryca.org.