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Web Editor's Note: Please note that most events are being cancelled around the diocese to meet the Governor's order to not have gathering with more than 25 people and in an effort to reduce the potential of spreading the Coronavirus. If an event has not been marked CANCELLED below, you should call them to confirm.

We wait in Joyful Hope: Choosing a Gospel of Life, is a 3-Day Parish Mission to be held at St. Matthew Church, Southborough, on March 30, 31 and April 1 from 7 to 8 pm.  Mission Preacher is Fr.Conrad S. Pecevich. The Mission will focus on finding joy and hope in living the Gospel message today. There will be opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation following the Services.

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS - Come join us at Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish Hall, 46 Maple St., Spencer for a simple Lenten Supper on Wednesdays, Feb 26 through April 8 at 5:30 sponsored by the various ministries in our Parish. Freewill donations are welcome. 

All are invited to explore history, liturgical practice and spiritual application for each part of the Roman Catholic Mass. The presentations by Fr. Steven LaBaire will be offered on Wednesdays (March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1st) at 7 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester Street in West Boylston. All are welcome to participate in any or all of the presentations in the series. 

Web Editor's Note: Please note that most events are being cancelled around the diocese to meet the Governor's order to not have gathering with more than 25 people and in an effort to reduce the potential of spreading the Coronavirus. If an event has not been marked CANCELLED below, you should call them to confirm.

St. Joan of Arc will hold a Fish Fry Fridays during Lent from 4-7 p.m., in the ARC, 570 Lincoln St.

A 2-part workshop beginning on April 2nd at St. Joseph, N. Brookfield

Web Editor's Note: Please note that most events are being cancelled around the diocese to meet the Governor's order to not have gathering with more than 25 people and in an effort to reduce the potential of spreading the Coronavirus. If an event has not been marked CANCELLED below, you should call them to confirm.

The annual vocations retreat with Bishop McManus is April 3-4.  This is a free retreat for men high schooled aged and up to listen to the Lord and learn more about the priesthood.  It is hosted at Immaculate Conception Retreat Center in Putnam, CT and runs 6 pm-6 pm. This retreat is designed for men in every stage of discernment –– from a curious interest in the daily life of a parish priest to the serious discernment of a vocation to the priesthood. For more information, contact Father Donato Infante at director@worcestervoca... or at 508-630-4473. 

For more information please call Maddy Hennessy at 508-860-2261 or email at mhennessy@ccworc.org.

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. TAKE-OUT ONLY. St. Edward Church Hall, 10 Church St. Westminster. Menu: Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, and Fish Chowder, by the Bowl, Pint or Quart. Made from scratch! 

Ladies of St. Anna’s society will hold its annual Fish Dinner Fridays during Lent through April 3

CANCELLEDJoin us at Saint Louis Church Hall, 14 Lake Street, Webster every Friday during the Lenten Season Feb. 28 through April 3 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Cost is $12 per Dinner (Eat-in or Take-out). Your Choice of: Baked Fish & Baked Potato or Fried Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder, Clam Fritters, and Mac & Cheese also available. Complimentary Dessert & Coffee!

Please join us on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26) & Fridays during Lent beginning on Feb 28 from 4:30 until 7 pm in the Parish Center. St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

 A Youth Ministry Fish Fry is held 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent.

St. Paul's Lenten Fish Fry will be continued on a TAKE OUT ONLY basis through Good Friday.

"The Living Art of Christ," will be presented at St. Joseph Church on Friday, April 3 at 7 pm.  Church is located at 10H Putnam Road Ext, Charlton. This is a dramatized work of art with live actors moving from Station to Station to bring the attendees into the walk of Our lord to his crucifixion. Full choir, visual effects and surround sound will enhance the experience. Tickets available for $12 (advance)/ $15 at the door by visiting stjosephscharlton.com.

Every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) the Stations or Way of  the Cross will take place at 7 pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spouses, Mary and Joseph at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 5 East Main St., Milford. This ancient devotion meditates on the footsteps that Jesus took on the way to Calvary.  This is a recommended Lenten devotion for all family members to attend.

Join us on First Fridays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm from September through May for spiritual growth and support for men of all ages. Next one is March 6. The format will generally be prayer, a spiritual talk, and then fellowship. Fellowship will take place off site at a nearby establishment. All men are welcome including those outside of the parish. Contact Tony Penny: apenny611@gmail.com or text 508-826-2956 for more information.

Join us on First Fridays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm from September through May at Christ the King in Worcester for spiritual growth and support for men of all ages. Next one is March 6. The format will generally be prayer, a spiritual talk, and then fellowship. Fellowship will take place off site at a nearby establishment. All men are welcome including those outside of the parish. Contact Tony Penny: apenny611@gmail.com or text 508-826-2956 for more information.

Web Editor's Note: Please note that most events are being cancelled around the diocese to meet the Governor's order to not have gathering with more than 25 people and in an effort to reduce the potential of spreading the Coronavirus. If an event has not been marked CANCELLED below, you should call them to confirm.

The scouting workshops scheduled for the Winter/Spring 2020 will be as follows:Our Lady of Fatima and Pope St. John Paul II Patches - April 4.   These are all Saturdays and the time will be from 9 - 11:30 am at the Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies, Illinois Street, Worcester.  Cost is to be determined. Pizza will be included. Please RSVP to Linda Brink at  LBrink2019@gmail.com.

Join us on First Saturdays from 9:30  - 11 am. All men are welcome including those outside of the parish. COntact the pastor, Fr. Bill Schipper, for more information by calling the parish office at 508-885-3333 or email fr.billschipper@gmail.com.

I Thirst,” a Lenten Day of Reflection, will be presented by Fr. Michael Lavallee and Deacon Tom Creamer on Saturday, April 4 from 10 am - 2 pm at St. Ann Parish, North Oxford. Enter into the Passion of Christ and accompany Him on His journey into today’s world.  Experience the suffering, torment, heartbreak, and hope of our Savior as He encounters us in our daily lives.  Draw into your “inner room” and hear the voice that cries out “I thirst.” The program will offer two engaging presentations accompanied with reflection, contemplation, and interaction, along with periods of Eucharistic Adoration.

On Saturday April 4 from 2:30-4:30, the Pastoral Ministry program at Anna Maria College is hosting a panel discussion in honor of the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium vitae (Gospel of LIfe). Confirmed speakers are: Bishop McManus, Christopher Klofft [Assumption College], and Allison LeDoux. Marc Tumeinski [Anna Maria College] will give a brief welcome to the event and an overview of the document. The event will be held at Jacques Conference room in Foundress Hall, Anna Maria College. RSVP to mtumeinski@annamaria.edu by March 27.