Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, 750 Union St., is continuing its St. Therese Novena weekdays at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 at 5:15 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 30, with Mass, at 9 a.m.
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish is offering The Search series answering life's existential questions, in the downstairs room in the rectory. This includes a video presentation followed by group discussion. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
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.
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
St. Columba Parish, 18 Richards Ave., will host a “Powerful Holy Hour to Pray for America” 9 a.m., Saturday Sept. 23 to learn more about Our Lady of America’s message and to pray a rosary.
Msgr. James P., Moroney will offer a course on Liturgical Arts-Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture and Worship. This course will be presented in four two-hour sessions (online or in-person) Saturdays. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., will hold its final dinner of 2023 Saturday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. $18 (cash or check) includes: cabbage pierogi, cheese pierogi, stuffed cabbage (gołąbki), kielbasa and Bigos/kapusta. Frozen items also available. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
Come join this monthly open studio event, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 23, in the St. George church hall, 38 Brattle St. Bring your own materials and drop-in to doodle, finish a project or work in your sketchbook. For teens to adults (ages 13+). Contact [email protected].
Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, 750 Union St., is continuing its St. Therese Novena weekdays at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 at 5:15 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 30, with Mass, at 9 a.m.
St. Peter Parish will hold a pork roast dinner 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, in the parish hall, 39 Church St. Tickets are $17 per dinner and include salad and dessert. All orders must be purchased in advance. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
K of C Council 11080 will hold a Spaghetti Dinner (and raffle) on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Dugan Hall, Sacred Heart Church, 10 Milk St. Dinner includes pasta fagioli, salad, meatballs & sausage, spaghetti & sauce, Italian bread, dessert, and beverage for a $15 donation and $8/under 12. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., will hold a Fiesta Latina with raffles, music and a buffet, 6:30-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23. Tickets are $20/adults and $10/6-14 yrs. Available at olpworcester.org.
St. Cecilia Parish, 180 Mechanic St., will host Father Jomon Kalladanthiyil, CSC, with a relic of St. Andre Bessette, 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. CLICK FOR DETAIL.
St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold a Holy Hour of eucharist adoration with prayers for peace in Ukraine and the world, which includes the rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sundays at 3 p.m.
Jane Shivick, local cantor will host a concert, “Love and Transformation,” in memory of her husband 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Mechanics Hall, 231 Main St., Worcester, as a healing moment for those who have lost loved ones in unexpected or tragic ways. Purchase tickets at mechanicshall.org/jane-shivick-love-and-transformation/.
St. Bernard's HS Golf Tournament is held, Monday, Sept. 25 at Northern Spy Golf Course, Townsend. With two shot guns (7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.), cash prizes, STB giveaways, tasting holes, all day buffet, and raffles. Register or donate at stbernardshighschool.org/golf. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
St. Bernard's HS Golf Tournament is held, Monday, Sept. 25 at Northern Spy Golf Course, Townsend. With two shot guns (7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.), cash prizes, STB giveaways, tasting holes, all day buffet, and raffles. Register or donate at stbernardshighschool.org/golf.
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.
St. Mary’s “University” will present Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, on Mondays, Sept. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 9, 6:30–8 p.m. in the parish hall, 77 Mendon St. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
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. Ceclia Parish, 170 Mechanic St., will offer a 4-week course on St. Therese’s spirituality of the little way in the 150th anniversary year of her birth, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays Sept. 11-Oct. 2. Father Leo LeBlanc will use “15 Days of Prayer with St. Therese of Lisieux,” by Constant Tonnelier, OCD. Call Father LeBlanc at 508-450-0281. To pre-register (required), email [email protected]. A donation of $25 is suggested.
The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the Rectory Meeting Room, Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
Christ the King Parish will hold its 12th annual St. Joseph Novena 7:15-8 p.m. on consecutive Mondays. We will pray for the sick and to oppose to make physician assisted suicide the law in Massachusetts. 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.
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.
A Women of Grace group will hold a presentation, Intercessory Prayer-The Mission to Women, 10:30-noon, Tuesday, Sept. 26, in room 11 of St. John’s church hall, 80 Union St. To register (helpful) contact [email protected] or 978-302-4202. Walk-ins are welcome.
St. Mary Parish will host a free faith-based bereavement series, open to the public, 1-2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 31, in the St. Mary gathering room, 114 Princeton St. For information or to RSVP by Sept. 24 contact Beth at 508-829-3247 or [email protected]. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
Catholic Scouting Religious Emblem Program Information Sessions! Tuesday, September 26th or Wednesday, September 27th You only need to select one session to attend – each begins at 7:00 PM St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church Hall 950 West Boylston St. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
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.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 37 Massasoit Rd., will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena on consecutive Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Sept. 5-Oct. 31. Speakers will be: Sept. 5- Father Lucas M. LaRoche; Sept. 12 - Father Jonathan J.Slavinskas; Sept. 19 - Bishop Robert McManus; Sept. 26 - Father Richard W. Polek; Oct. 3 - Father Kenneth R. Cardinale; Oct. 10 - Deacon Donald J. Pegg; Oct. 17 - Deacon Paul T. Audette; Oct. 24 - Father Frederick D. Fraini; Oct. 31 - Father Paul T. O’Connell. All are welcome.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish, 37 Massasoit Rd., will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena on consecutive Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Sept. 5-Oct. 31. CLICK FOR MORE.
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.
Catholic Scouting Religious Emblem Program Information Sessions! Tuesday, September 26th or Wednesday, September 27th You only need to select one session to attend – each begins at 7:00 PM St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church Hall 950 West Boylston St. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the church. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish is offering The Search series answering life's existential questions, in the downstairs room in the rectory. This includes a video presentation followed by group discussion. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
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.
St. Scholastica Priory will hold a Monastic Experience Weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, located at 271 N. Main St., Petersham. Contact Sr Mary Frances, smfwy[email protected] or visit stcholasticapriory.org.or call 978-724-3213.
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
A Pro-Life Morning of Reflection and Enrichment will be held 9:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.30, at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 Chatham St. Msgr. James P. Moroney will offer a reflection. CLICK FOR DETAILS.