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St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 17 Winter St., will host the Boy Scout Troop 4 Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March 30. Tickets at the door are $5/pp for “all-you-can-eat” pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee and milk.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 37 Massasoit Rd., will hold a Triduum in honor of Blessed Carlo Acutis, on three consecutive Sundays: March 16, 23, and 30 at 1 p.m. Please join us.

St Cecilia Parish presents, “The Many Moods of Lent: A Musical Meditation” with the Fuge and ensemble of the Montachusett Chorale 3 p.m., Sunday, March 30, in the main church, 180 Mechanic St.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 5 East Main St., will hold Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 4 p.m., Laetare Sunday (March 30) in the upper church.

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.

Join a group at St. Joseph Cemetery, 486 Clarendon St., every Monday 3:15 p.m., May 20. Meet in front of the Pieta chapel. Wear comfortable clothing as you pray the rosary while walking the cemetery.

Annunciation Parish welcomes you to join us on 6:30 p.m., Mondays during Lent in the Holy Rosary parish center, 135 Nichols St., to watch and discuss the series Metanoia: A Journey with Christ into Conversion, featuring Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Topics include: Who do you say that Jesus is?, What must we do to inherit eternal life?, Sin and Mercy, and more.

The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St. To confirm that Mass is “on” that day, in case of inclement weather or possible changes in Father Tony’s schedule, call or text Julie at 508-320-2965.

St. Bernard Church of Our Lady of Providence Parish, 228 Lincoln St., will hold adoration of the Blessed Sacrament first Thursdays following the 8:15 a.m. Mass - 6:45 p.m. Scheduled adorers needed. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. 

Family Prayer Night at St. George Church every Thursday at 6 p.m. In the upper church there is a gathering of people who pray for all families. For information call 508-853-0183. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. John Paul II Parish will continue its Novena to the Miraculous Medal 6 p.m., Thursdays through May 29, at St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. The Jubilee theme is Hope, Hope for Peace in Our Families, Community and the World.

Holy Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.

The St. Mary and Divine Mercy Young Adult Group will meet 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays for Bible study in the Good Shepherd parish center, 77 Mendon St. All young adults, ages 18-29, are welcome! Contact Jared Guertin at 508-244-7467.

A young adult (18-35) group will meet to pray the St. Michael Chaplet 7 p.m., every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Annunciation Parish Center behind Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. For information about this event and/or the group, contact Jonah Kattau at [email protected].

First Friday Catholic Men’s Club is calling all men to join us for Mass and breakfast (with guest speaker) 8-9 a.m. at the DCU Center. We meet for 9 First Fridays a year, Oct-June. For information regarding membership contact John J. Monahan (president) at 508-754-9414.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold adoration monthly on First Friday, CLICK FOR DETAILS. 

Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., holds adoration 3-6:30 p.m. Fridays, starting with Divine Mercy chaplet and followed by Mass in Polish.

St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 W. Main St., Dudley, invites all to its Jubilee Novena to St. Andrew. The novena will run May 2-10, Masses in English at 5:30 p.m. and Polish at 7 p.m., and will be led by Father Michal Jedrzejski. On the final day, Saturday, May 10, a bilingual (Polish/English) Mass and novena will be celebrated at 4 p.m. by Father Mitchell Pacwa, SJ of EWTN, followed by a conference on St. Andrew Bobola. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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

On First Friday Annunciation Parish will celebrate Mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by adoration from 7-7:30 p.m., in the Holy Spirit Chapel, 50 Lovewell St. Priests will be available for confessions during this adoration time.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 W. Main St., Dudley, invites all to its Jubilee Novena to St. Andrew. The novena will run May 2-10, Masses in English at 5:30 p.m. and Polish at 7 p.m., and will be led by Father Michal Jedrzejski. On the final day, Saturday, May 10, a bilingual (Polish/English) Mass and novena will be celebrated at 4 p.m. by Father Mitchell Pacwa, SJ of EWTN, followed by a conference on St. Andrew Bobola. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Back to Basics Narcotics Anonymous Support group for those attempting to recover from drugs meets 7-8 p.m., Fridays at Our Lady of Lourdes Chruch in the parish hall, 1290 Grafton St. National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

The monthly Holy Hour for Priests will move to Christ the King Parish (from Immaculate Conception on 2nd Friday), 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester, 7-8 p.m., First Friday, May 3. This celebration includes eucharistic adoration, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, the rosary, and a brief spiritual reflection. All Catholics are welcome.

Annunciation Parish, is offering free English as a Second Language classes Fridays, in the parish center, 142 Regan St., 7-8:30 p.m. For information or to enroll contact Otto Bolanos at 787-435-4790.

Christ the King Parish will host a men’s group meeting for prayer and spiritual development on first Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the church, 1052 Pleasant St. All Catholic men are invited and welcome. CLICK FOR MORE

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!

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.

St. Mary-Uxbridge - First Saturday, 9:30 a m. Morning Mass will be held on the FIRST Saturday of the month. CLICK COR DETAILS.

The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will hold its annual Catholic Scouting Awards Mass Saturday, May 3, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Cathedral 15 Chatham St. Those Scouts and adults receiving recognition from the DCCS, to be presented by our celebrant Bishop Robert McManus, should arrive by 9:30 a.m. in their formal Scout uniform.

The Little Audrey Santo First Saturday Mass and devotions will be held 10:30 a.m., in the backyard at 68 So. Flagg St., Worcester. Call 508-755-8712 to inform us of your visit. CLICK FOR MORE.

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. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold First Saturday devotions with confession at 3 p.m., a rosary procession with Our Lady of Fatima statue around the church at 3:30 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m.

St. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.