The Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. This group provides spiritual and emotional support as well as educational resources. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, after the 6 p.m. Mass, from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the lower level of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Church, 80 Union St. CLICK FOR MORE.

The St. Luke the Evangelist Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. in the church, 70 West Main St. To join or for information contact Andrea Malo, atandreamalo2@gmail.com.

Volunteers are needed and welcome to participate in prayerful, peaceful vigil for an end to abortion during the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign which begins on March 2. Your prayers make a difference and save lives! For more information visit www.40daysforlife.com/worcester.

Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

Eddy's Chowder House open the Fridays of Lent, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 4-7 p.m. for take-out only in St. Edward's church hall, 10 Church St. Menu: Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, and Fish Chowder, by the Bowl, Pint or Quart. Made from scratch in house.

Dinner includes baked haddock, coleslaw, various sides, dessert, beverage and raffle entry for $13/adults. A macaroni and cheese or a pasta with marinara sauce dinner (all the above without haddock) is $6. A bowl of chowder is $5. Wine is $3/glass.

Cost is $13/dinner (eat-in or take-out), your choice of: baked fish with coleslaw and baked potato or fried fish & chips. Clam chowder, clam fritters, and mac & cheese also available. Complimentary dessert and coffee.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St. will hold its fish frys, Fridays during Lent, 4:30-7 p.m., in the Arc. Fish & chips/$13; Baked fish & potato/$14; Shrimp & chips/$14; beverage included. Tostones (plantains) or fries $2 and soda or water/$1.

Pack 37 Cub Scouts, chartered through Christ the King Church Worcester meets every Friday 6:30pm.

St. George Rosary Group will gather on the First Saturday of every month, currently at 7:30 a.m., in the church, 38 Brattle St. Contact Jim Hachey at 508-579-9623.

A First Saturday Mass will be celebrated at Problem Pregnancy, 495 Pleasant St., by Father Michael J. Roy, 8 a.m., followed by a prayer vigil in conjunction with the 40 DFL peaceful prayer protest for the unborn, across the street from Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St.

First Saturday devotions are held at St. Mary Church, 11 Lincoln St., Brookfield, after the 8 a.m. Mass.

On First Saturday, Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 7 Church St., will celebrate an 8 a.m. Mass and confession, followed by exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration through noon. Benediction is at noon. All are welcome!

The Little Audrey Santo First Saturday Mass and devotions will be livestreamed on its Facebook page, 10:30 a.m.- noon at facebook.com/Little-Audrey-Santo. A link can be found on its website, littleaudreysantofoundation.com to watch live and it will be posted for later viewing. In-person attendance is limited, call 508-755-8712 for information.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 341 June St., will hold its First Saturday devotions at 3 p.m., including adoration, rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, confession and concludes with 4 p.m. Mass. All are welcome. 

St. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 111 Worcester Street, West Boylston will hold its next six-part series of "A New Day Ministry" beginning Monday, March 7, 1-2:30 pm. For more information or to register (required prior to start of sessions) call Renate Isbell, 508-835-3286.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

A Biblical Walk through the Mass, a 5-part series from Ascension Press and Dr. Edward Sri, will be offered Monday evenings (3/7 thru 4/4) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., during lent at Annunciation Parish, in the hall at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner.

St. George Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month in the church hall, 38 Brattle St. How about joining us? Nov. 16 (Jan. Mar. May). Contact Nancy Forhan at 508-963-9909.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer the sacrament of reconciliation/penance/confession on Tuesdays (March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5) of Lent, 7-8:30 p.m.

Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

St. Mary Parish, 17 Waterville St., will offer a new adult education series based on The Chosen, Season 2, Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. on the following dates:Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 9, 16, 23, Apr. 6, 13, 20. To register contact Darleen at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.

t. Joseph the Good Provider, 52 West St., will hold a series of in-person discussions on the Mass and the Eucharist, Wednesdays of Lent, 6:30-7:30 p.m. It will be based on "The Veil Removed," a short online video presenting the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass. It theatrically re-introduces a sense of awe to those who are at Mass. There is no cost. Contact maryjo.kriz@gmail.com or 508-341-1843.

Eddy's Chowder House open the Fridays of Lent, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 4-7 p.m. for take-out only in St. Edward's church hall, 10 Church St. Menu: Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, and Fish Chowder, by the Bowl, Pint or Quart. Made from scratch in house.

Dinner includes baked haddock, coleslaw, various sides, dessert, beverage and raffle entry for $13/adults. A macaroni and cheese or a pasta with marinara sauce dinner (all the above without haddock) is $6. A bowl of chowder is $5. Wine is $3/glass.

Cost is $13/dinner (eat-in or take-out), your choice of: baked fish with coleslaw and baked potato or fried fish & chips. Clam chowder, clam fritters, and mac & cheese also available. Complimentary dessert and coffee.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St. will hold its fish frys, Fridays during Lent, 4:30-7 p.m., in the Arc. Fish & chips/$13; Baked fish & potato/$14; Shrimp & chips/$14; beverage included. Tostones (plantains) or fries $2 and soda or water/$1.

The St. John Paul II Youth Ministry will hold its annual fish fry Fridays of Lent through April 1, at the LaSalle Reception Center, 444 Main St., eat in or take out, 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes fried fish dinner, fritters & chips, or chowder & fritters/$14; chowder or fritters/$7; French fries/$5. Call 508-765-5126.

Annunciation Parish will hold its fish fry Fridays during Lent (except March 25), 5-7p.m. at Holy Spirit Hall, 50 Lovewell St., eat-in or take-out. Menu includes baked or fried fish, potato or French fries, clam chowder, dessert, and drink for $12/adult and $6/12 and under.

The Grieving with Great Hope (GWGH) Ministry at St. Mary Parish will offer an on-going grief support on the 1st or 2nd Friday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m., in the parish hall, 77 Mendon St. If you are grieving you are welcome to attend. These gatherings will be prayerful, rooted in Christ, and will utilize the GWGH seven intentions of mourning. The dates for the rest of the year are: March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. Contact Diane Moriarty at dmoriarty@stmaryuxbridge.org or the office at 508-278-2226. 

Pack 37 Cub Scouts, chartered through Christ the King Church Worcester meets every Friday 6:30pm.

Immaculate Conception Parish, 353 Grove St., will host a monthly holy hour, 7-8 p.m., to pray for priests, on the second Friday of the month, consisting of adoration, a short reflection, the rosary, silent prayer and benediction. Please join us for this important act of service and prayer for our priests.

St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will celebrate a 6 p.m., Mass, in which the entire Liturgy will be sung. Light refreshments and a social will follow. This Mass will be celebrated monthly on the second Sunday of each month through June. Music books will be available and please attend rehearsal 4:15-5:45 prior to the Mass. For a preview visit The Fire of Your Love - The Sacred Liturgy

St. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

A Biblical Walk through the Mass, a 5-part series from Ascension Press and Dr. Edward Sri, will be offered Monday evenings (3/7 thru 4/4) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., during lent at Annunciation Parish, in the hall at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner.

Pieta is an ongoing support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at St. George Church, 38 Brattle St., at 7 p.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Terry Gentile at 508-284-0796 or Sue Stevens at 508-852-4887, or email pieta3@gmail.com.

The Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month after the 6 p.m. Mass from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the lower level of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Church, 80 Union St. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer the sacrament of reconciliation/penance/confession on Tuesdays (March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5) of Lent, 7-8:30 p.m.

Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

St. Mary Parish, 17 Waterville St., will offer a new adult education series based on The Chosen, Season 2, Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. on the following dates:Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 9, 16, 23, Apr. 6, 13, 20. To register contact Darleen at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.

t. Joseph the Good Provider, 52 West St., will hold a series of in-person discussions on the Mass and the Eucharist, Wednesdays of Lent, 6:30-7:30 p.m. It will be based on "The Veil Removed," a short online video presenting the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass. It theatrically re-introduces a sense of awe to those who are at Mass. There is no cost. Contact maryjo.kriz@gmail.com or 508-341-1843.

Cursillo or "short course in Christianity" is an uplifting and educational experience. The weekend is facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. A men’s weekend will be held Mar. 17-20 at Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam CT. Visit fourthday.org to download an application or call Pam Hamilton at 774-239-8909 for information. 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter will hold an in-person non-residential weekend experience at St. Gabriel The Archangel Church, 151 Mendon St., Friday, Mar. 18- Sunday, Mar. 20. Couples can drive to the experience from their homes or stay at one of several hotels in the area. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares together whether they’ve been married only a short time or many years. This in-person experience will be conducted in accordance with CDC safety protocols including social distancing. To apply contact Joe & Ginny Vatalle at 800-710-9963 or visit wwmema.org.

Eddy's Chowder House open the Fridays of Lent, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 4-7 p.m. for take-out only in St. Edward's church hall, 10 Church St. Menu: Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, and Fish Chowder, by the Bowl, Pint or Quart. Made from scratch in house.

Dinner includes baked haddock, coleslaw, various sides, dessert, beverage and raffle entry for $13/adults. A macaroni and cheese or a pasta with marinara sauce dinner (all the above without haddock) is $6. A bowl of chowder is $5. Wine is $3/glass.

Cost is $13/dinner (eat-in or take-out), your choice of: baked fish with coleslaw and baked potato or fried fish & chips. Clam chowder, clam fritters, and mac & cheese also available. Complimentary dessert and coffee.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St. will hold its fish frys, Fridays during Lent, 4:30-7 p.m., in the Arc. Fish & chips/$13; Baked fish & potato/$14; Shrimp & chips/$14; beverage included. Tostones (plantains) or fries $2 and soda or water/$1.

The St. John Paul II Youth Ministry will hold its annual fish fry Fridays of Lent through April 1, at the LaSalle Reception Center, 444 Main St., eat in or take out, 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes fried fish dinner, fritters & chips, or chowder & fritters/$14; chowder or fritters/$7; French fries/$5. Call 508-765-5126.

Annunciation Parish will hold its fish fry Fridays during Lent (except March 25), 5-7p.m. at Holy Spirit Hall, 50 Lovewell St., eat-in or take-out. Menu includes baked or fried fish, potato or French fries, clam chowder, dessert, and drink for $12/adult and $6/12 and under.

Pack 37 Cub Scouts, chartered through Christ the King Church Worcester meets every Friday 6:30pm.

The Guild of Our Lady of Providence will host Sister Francis Murphy, SNDdeN, presenting a talk on “Women in Scripture,” 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Mar. 19, at the Phelan Center, 6 Federal Plc., at Blessed Sacrament Church. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. An offering of $10 (checks payable to Guild of OL of Providence) can be mailed to Mrs. Kathryn Tamalavitch, 35 Dunbar St., Worcester, MA 01603, by Mar. 11.

All are invited to attend the monthly meeting, 9-10:45 a.m. every third Saturday at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road. Contact Patrick O’Donnell, SFO at sfostanne.minister@aol.com or 857-540-4008. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

A Biblical Walk through the Mass, a 5-part series from Ascension Press and Dr. Edward Sri, will be offered Monday evenings (3/7 thru 4/4) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., during lent at Annunciation Parish, in the hall at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer the sacrament of reconciliation/penance/confession on Tuesdays (March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5) of Lent, 7-8:30 p.m.

Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

St. Mary Parish, 17 Waterville St., will offer a new adult education series based on The Chosen, Season 2, Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m. on the following dates:Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 9, 16, 23, Apr. 6, 13, 20. To register contact Darleen at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.

t. Joseph the Good Provider, 52 West St., will hold a series of in-person discussions on the Mass and the Eucharist, Wednesdays of Lent, 6:30-7:30 p.m. It will be based on "The Veil Removed," a short online video presenting the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass. It theatrically re-introduces a sense of awe to those who are at Mass. There is no cost. Contact maryjo.kriz@gmail.com or 508-341-1843.

“At the Foot of the Cross” Bereavement Ministry meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Parish Center, 37 Massasoit Rd. If you are grieving the loss of someone by death, please join us for sharing, prayer and mutual support.

Plan to attend the annual Mass for Life with Bishop McManus on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Cathedral,15 Chatham St. Students from our Catholic Schools will be our special guests and the annual Pro-Life Awards will be presented at this Mass. All are welcome!

Eddy's Chowder House open the Fridays of Lent, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 4-7 p.m. for take-out only in St. Edward's church hall, 10 Church St. Menu: Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, and Fish Chowder, by the Bowl, Pint or Quart. Made from scratch in house.

Dinner includes baked haddock, coleslaw, various sides, dessert, beverage and raffle entry for $13/adults. A macaroni and cheese or a pasta with marinara sauce dinner (all the above without haddock) is $6. A bowl of chowder is $5. Wine is $3/glass.

Cost is $13/dinner (eat-in or take-out), your choice of: baked fish with coleslaw and baked potato or fried fish & chips. Clam chowder, clam fritters, and mac & cheese also available. Complimentary dessert and coffee.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St. will hold its fish frys, Fridays during Lent, 4:30-7 p.m., in the Arc. Fish & chips/$13; Baked fish & potato/$14; Shrimp & chips/$14; beverage included. Tostones (plantains) or fries $2 and soda or water/$1.

The St. John Paul II Youth Ministry will hold its annual fish fry Fridays of Lent through April 1, at the LaSalle Reception Center, 444 Main St., eat in or take out, 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes fried fish dinner, fritters & chips, or chowder & fritters/$14; chowder or fritters/$7; French fries/$5. Call 508-765-5126.

Annunciation Parish will hold its fish fry Fridays during Lent (except March 25), 5-7p.m. at Holy Spirit Hall, 50 Lovewell St., eat-in or take-out. Menu includes baked or fried fish, potato or French fries, clam chowder, dessert, and drink for $12/adult and $6/12 and under.

Pack 37 Cub Scouts, chartered through Christ the King Church Worcester meets every Friday 6:30pm.

St. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

A Biblical Walk through the Mass, a 5-part series from Ascension Press and Dr. Edward Sri, will be offered Monday evenings (3/7 thru 4/4) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., during lent at Annunciation Parish, in the hall at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner.

St. Mark Parish, 356 Boston Rd., will host a Knights of Columbus traveling pilgrim icon of St. Joseph which is circulating throughout the U. S., Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m. and at St. Brigid Parish on Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Please join us as we Honor St. Joseph with this prayer service.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer the sacrament of reconciliation/penance/confession on Tuesdays (March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5) of Lent, 7-8:30 p.m.

Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

t. Joseph the Good Provider, 52 West St., will hold a series of in-person discussions on the Mass and the Eucharist, Wednesdays of Lent, 6:30-7:30 p.m. It will be based on "The Veil Removed," a short online video presenting the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass. It theatrically re-introduces a sense of awe to those who are at Mass. There is no cost. Contact maryjo.kriz@gmail.com or 508-341-1843.