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Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 34 Ward St., will hold a parish mission, March 21-23, led by Mario and Ania Casanova: Friday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. Mass, 7 p.m. Eucharistic healing service, “Freedom Through the Cross, Receiving Christ’s Sacrifice,” followed by confession; Saturday, March 22, 8 a.m. Mass, “Challenges and Trials: A Divine invitation to Conversion,” followed by confession; Sunday, March 23, all Masses (4 p.m. vigil, 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.), A Lent of Hope: Clinging to God’s Promise.”

Miles Funeral Homes - Sharing Hope Bereavement Seminar Saturday, March 22, 1-3 p.m., Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden. To register, contact Miles Funeral Home at 508-829-4434. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The Kof C Council 99, will host a visit of the Sacred Heart Travelling Icon of the of the Knights of Columbus, on its 2025 tour of the US, at St. Joseph Parish, 49 Woodland St., with a Holy Hour 2:30-4 p.m., Saturday, March 22, followed 4 p.m. Mass. CLICK FOR MORE.

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.

St. Joan of Arc Parish will hold its Bingo Night 5-8 p.m., March 22, Admission is $10. Food and drinks available to purchase.

Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 34 Ward St., will hold a parish mission, March 21-23, led by Mario and Ania Casanova: Friday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. Mass, 7 p.m. Eucharistic healing service, “Freedom Through the Cross, Receiving Christ’s Sacrifice,” followed by confession; Saturday, March 22, 8 a.m. Mass, “Challenges and Trials: A Divine invitation to Conversion,” followed by confession; Sunday, March 23, all Masses (4 p.m. vigil, 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.), A Lent of Hope: Clinging to God’s Promise.”

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. 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.

Father Jairo Henao a professor of Sacred Scripture in Colombia will lead a biblical journey of hope for the Cluster Parish Lenten Mission 7 p.m., March 24-26, held at the following parishes: Monday, St. Anne, 130 Boston, Tnpk., Shrewsbury; Tuesday, St. Mary, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury; and Wednesday, St. Mary of the Hills, 630 Cross St., Boylston, followed by a social gathering. CLICK FOR 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.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish holds adoration and Benediction Tuesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church, 398 Vernon Ave., till about 10:30 a.m.

The annual Mass for Life will be celebrated by Bishop McManus 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 Chatham St. The Diocese of Worcester’s annual Pro-Life Awards will be presented. All are invited to join students from our Catholic schools.

The Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Our Lady of Loreto parish center, 37A Massasoit Road. Bring a lunch, followed by socializing and bingo.

The Mary & Martha Sodality meets 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 22 W. Main St., for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a 7 p.m. meeting.

Father Jairo Henao a professor of Sacred Scripture in Colombia will lead a biblical journey of hope for the Cluster Parish Lenten Mission 7 p.m., March 24-26, held at the following parishes: Monday, St. Anne, 130 Boston, Tnpk., Shrewsbury; Tuesday, St. Mary, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury; and Wednesday, St. Mary of the Hills, 630 Cross St., Boylston, followed by a social gathering. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Joseph Parish, 53 Whitcomb St., is starting an adult men’s group for Bible study, and small group conversations. Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the rectory. Call the rectory 508-943-0467 or Lucien LaPorte at 401-447-9399 for information. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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.

To learn about serving the Church as a Permanent Deacon come to our information session 6 p.m., Wednesday March 26, at Our Lady of Loreto Parish Hall, 37A Massasoit Road. We are currently seeking men between the ages of 30 and 59 to join our next class beginning in the Fall of 2025.

ESL CLASSES-WORCESTER: Our Lady of Providence hosts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in two 10-week sessions in the former Marie Anne Center, 236 Lincoln St. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at [email protected] for details.

Father Jairo Henao a professor of Sacred Scripture in Colombia will lead a biblical journey of hope for the Cluster Parish Lenten Mission 7 p.m., March 24-26, held at the following parishes: Monday, St. Anne, 130 Boston, Tnpk., Shrewsbury; Tuesday, St. Mary, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury; and Wednesday, St. Mary of the Hills, 630 Cross St., Boylston, followed by a social gathering. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. 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. 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. 

Bishop McManus will lead prayers at the 40 DFL vigil 11 a.m.-noon, Thursday, March 27, followed by the Angelus and Latin rosary led by the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, across from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant 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.

“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.

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.

St. Roch and Sacred Heart Parishes will hold a Light of the World (LOTW) open to all, at St. Roch Church, 334 Main St., March 28-31. Register at strochoxford.com/light-of-the-world. Call 508-987-8987 for information. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 W. Main St., will hold fish dinners Fridays of Lent, March 7 - April 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., eat-in or take-out. $15 for Fried haddock, fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce.

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.

As part of its Jubilee celebration, Annunciation Parish welcomes all to visit Holy Rosary Church,135 Nichols St., to spend an hour. Adoration will begin 4 p.m., Friday, March 28 and conclude Saturday, March 29 with 4 p.m. Mass. Contact Maura Sweeney at 978-632-0253 to register.

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.

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

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

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.

The Guild of Our Lady of Providence will hold its annual Morning of Reflections, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 29, at Blessed Sacrament Church's Phelan Center, 551 Pleasant St. Sr. Francis Murphy, SNDden will present "Inspirational Women Transforming Others Through Their Love of God." To make reservation, send $10 (checks made out to Guild of OL of Providence) by March 21 to Patricia Matthews, 144 Moreland St., Worcester, MA 01609.

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.

The St. Mary KofC will hold a ham and bean supper, 6 p.m., Saturday, March 29, in the parish hall, 77 Mendon St. To purchase tickets at $15 contact Jeff Richard at 508-473-9714 or [email protected] and Phil Cieply at 508-509-8870 or [email protected]

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.