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Join us on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6 pm for the burning of the palms, a traditional pancake supper, and Mardi Gras celebration.   Our Youth Ministry will be serving up pancakes, sausages, applesauce, and desserts in the parish hall.   Children can make a mask, collect some beads, and the whole family can enjoy a pancake feast – and experience a sharp contrast with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.  A freewill offering will be accepted at the door. Did you save your blessed palms from last year’s Palm Sunday? Bring them to the Pancake Supper with you!   Before we eat we’ll gather in the side parking lot with Fr. Javier who will burn them.  The ashes created at the burning of the palms will be used on Ash Wednesday. At St. Mary's in Shrewsbury 

The Spring 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion through prayer and fasting, peaceful public vigil and education will run from Feb 26-April 5. The prayer vigil is held daily 7 am - 7 pm outside of Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worcester. Go to 40daysforlife.com/Worc... or call Lee Crowley at 508-887-1064 for further information and sign up to pray at the vigil.

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. 

Broadway returns to Worcester when Assumption College presents the 2012 revival of Godspell on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall on campus, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Tickets are $15 for the general public – use the code GODSPELL for $5 tickets! Tickets may be purchased at assumption.edu/Godspel.... 

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

St. Andrew Bobola Parish is sponsoring Lenten Fish Dinners beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through March 28 from  4 - 7 pm. Baked or fried fish, baked potato or French  fries, coleslaw, roll and a beverage.  Clam chowder will also be available. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.  Eat in or take out.  If you have any questions call Cathy Damian at 508-641-6222 and leave a voice mail or text, or you may call the Rectory. 

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. 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! 

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. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 pm  at 508-234-3232.   Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock w/ Baked Potato - $10, Mac & Cheese with Fries - $5. All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes beverage & dessert. Clam Chowder- $3 per cup / $5 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Proceeds support St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

Join 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!

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.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish will be having a Music Trivia Night with DJ John Doherty on Friday, Feb. 28 from 7:30 -10 pm. We will have teams with up to 6 members per team. For more information email wchartrand@ourladylake....

Frustrated by adult sons/daughters & nieces/nephews walking away from the church? Discover positive faith-based ideas on what to do and not do.Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9 am to 2 pm (w/Mass).  St. Roch Parish, Oxford. (Snow date: March 14) Leaders: John and Therese Boucher, speakers and authors of many religious articles and books including: Praying for Our Adult Sons and Daughters (Word Among Us Press). Registration (Due by Feb. 21): $20/person (refreshments, lunch, & materials).

The Knights of Columbus at St Joan of Arc Parish will hold their 2nd Annual Irish Festival at the ARC, 570 Lincoln St., Worcester on Saturday Feb. 29, 1 – 9 pm. (snow date: March 1) Music By The Fighting Donovans and the McInerney School of Dance Irish Step Dancers; Food all day: Grey Corned Beef Dinner including Corned beef, Cabbage, potatoes, carrots; corned beef sandwiches with Chips; Hotdogs, Hamburgers; Beer, Wine, Soda, Water. Admission: $15 in advance incl dinner; $5 At the Door (not including food)

Broadway returns to Worcester when Assumption College presents the 2012 revival of Godspell on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall on campus, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Tickets are $15 for the general public – use the code GODSPELL for $5 tickets! Tickets may be purchased at assumption.edu/Godspel.... 

The Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem Street will celebrate Mass in Swahili and English weekly at 12:30pm.

St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School, 865 Main St., Worcester, will hold an Open House Sunday, March 1 from 1-3 pm. For information contact Mrs. M. Kursonis, 508-791-6496 or info@stpetercc.com or visit stpetercentralcatholic.com.

St. Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street will celebrate Mass in Twi weekly, 2pm.

St. Peter Parish, 929 Main St., Worcester will host the annual Black Catholic Gospel Mass, Sunday, March 1, 5:15 p.m. featuring Boston’s Best - Black Catholic Gospel Choir. A complimentary dinner will be provided after Mass.

St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 W. Main St. (Rt. 20), Northborough is offering a Lenten Parish Mission Sunday, March 1 – Wednesday, March 4, 7 - 8 pm. Rev. Michael MacInnis will preach on the theme: “Our Lenten Journey: From Ashes to Glory.” Fr. Mike is Spiritual Director at St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, MA and Professor of Human Formation at The Theological Institute at The Pastoral Center in Braintree, MA. Specializing in Franciscan Spirituality, Fr. Mike has extensive experience facilitating retreats and workshops. All are welcome! 

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish will hold its next 6-part series of "A New Day Ministry" beginning Monday, March 2, 1-2:30 pm in the Parish Hall, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston.  For more information  or to register (required prior to the start of the sessions) call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.

All are welcome to a Lenten Prayer Program on Tuesday mornings during Lent, 10 - 11:30 am at the Marie Anne Center located at Saint Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. Speakers (in order from March 3 – March 31) are Fr. Dennis J. O’Brien, Sr. Dorothy Scesney, PBVM, Mary Jane Person, Theresa Fugardi and Sr. Janet Provost, SSJ. A Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne.

Join us for the traveling holy hour for vocations on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 pm at St. Joseph Church in Charlton.  All are welcome to attend and pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life in our diocese.

No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ's Passion, will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish at the Emmaus Center, 17 East Main St. in Webster. Choose Tuesdays beginning on March 3 from 7 - 9 pm or Wednesdays beginning on March 4 from 10 am - Noon. No cost to attend but the study set from AscensionPress.com is $24.95 + tax and shipping. Please Register by Friday, Feb. 28. For more information contact Kelly Jefferson, kjefferson@gmail.com or 508-847-6782.

No Greater Love, A Biblical Walk through Christ's Passion, will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish at the Emmaus Center, 17 East Main St. in Webster. Choose Tuesdays beginning on March 3 from 7 - 9 pm or Wednesdays beginning on March 4 from 10 am - Noon. No cost to attend but the study set from AscensionPress.com is $24.95 + tax and shipping. Please Register by Friday, Feb. 28. For more information contact Kelly Jefferson, kjefferson@gmail.com or 508-847-6782.

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. 

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

St. Andrew Bobola Parish is sponsoring Lenten Fish Dinners beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through March 28 from  4 - 7 pm. Baked or fried fish, baked potato or French  fries, coleslaw, roll and a beverage.  Clam chowder will also be available. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.  Eat in or take out.  If you have any questions call Cathy Damian at 508-641-6222 and leave a voice mail or text, or you may call the Rectory. 

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. 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! 

Join 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. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 pm  at 508-234-3232.   Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock w/ Baked Potato - $10, Mac & Cheese with Fries - $5. All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes beverage & dessert. Clam Chowder- $3 per cup / $5 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Proceeds support St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

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.

Women of Faith are offering a Morning of Prayer with teo themes: “Evaluation and Looking Ahead” and “A New Twist on Lent” presented by Sr. Yvette Bellerose, SSA. It will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 am– 1 pm at 720 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough.(Alliance Health Inc. at Marie Esther Health Center)  It will begin with “coffee and” followed by a brief presentation, prayer, personal reflection, and discussion. A registration fee of $10.00 is paid at the door.  Pre-registration is required by Feb. 27 

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.

A St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 5 to 7 pm at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church Street, Westminster. Menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage, Vegetables, Irish Soda Bread, alternate: Baked Ziti, and dessert. Cost of the dinner is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12 and children under 6 eat free. Tickets are available at the door. 

The Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem Street will celebrate Mass in Swahili and English weekly at 12:30pm.

St. Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street will celebrate Mass in Twi weekly, 2pm.

Join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of St. Bernard's High school with a multimedia event featuring alumni testimonials; transition team honors; board of trustees meet-and-greet; student-life videos; tours of the school and much more! Sunday, March 8 from 3-5 pm at the high school auditorium. Doors open at 2:30 pm for tours. Reception to follow. RSVP admissions@stbernardscchs.org.

A Divorced/Separated Catholic Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7 – 9 pm at North American Martyrs Church, Altar Server Room, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn MA 01501. 

Join your local National Pastoral Musicians (NPM) Chapter in praying for our priests on Monday, March 9 with Mass at 5:30 pm at Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., Worcester. We will join together in word and song for Liturgy, and enjoy fellowship with our parish priests.Light refreshments served after the Mass.

All are welcome to a Lenten Prayer Program on Tuesday mornings during Lent, 10 - 11:30 am at the Marie Anne Center located at Saint Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. Speakers (in order from March 3 – March 31) are Fr. Dennis J. O’Brien, Sr. Dorothy Scesney, PBVM, Mary Jane Person, Theresa Fugardi and Sr. Janet Provost, SSJ. A Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne.

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. 

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

St. Andrew Bobola Parish is sponsoring Lenten Fish Dinners beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through March 28 from  4 - 7 pm. Baked or fried fish, baked potato or French  fries, coleslaw, roll and a beverage.  Clam chowder will also be available. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.  Eat in or take out.  If you have any questions call Cathy Damian at 508-641-6222 and leave a voice mail or text, or you may call the Rectory. 

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. 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! 

Join 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. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 pm  at 508-234-3232.   Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock w/ Baked Potato - $10, Mac & Cheese with Fries - $5. All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes beverage & dessert. Clam Chowder- $3 per cup / $5 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Proceeds support St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

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.

Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish is holding a traditional St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Saturday, March 14. Appetizers at 5:30 pm and dinner to follow at 6 pm. Also featuring Irish Step Dancers during the evening. Meal includes Salad, Corned Beef, Ham, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, and Dessert. Cash Bar also available for Beer and Wine.  Soda & Water.  Adults: $ 10; children 10 & under $5. Purchase tickets online at maryqueenoftherosary.org. Located at 46 Maple St., Spencer.

St. Peter Parish in Northbridge will be hosting a Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, March 14 at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall.   Tickets are $10 adults/$9 seniors and kids ages 4-12.  $35.00 max per family. Bring your family for a wonderful meal & meet some new friends. All proceeds from the dinner will help fund the Mission Trips for our Middle School & High School kids in July. Tickets for the dinner must be purchased in advanced. Please call 508-234-2156 or email parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org  to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

Living Waters Music Ministry invites you to an evening of praise and worship music, fellowship, and light refreshments as we await the Passion and Resurrection of our Savior. This free event will take place Saturday, March 14 from 7-9 pm at the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish hall, 11 Day St., Webster

The Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem Street will celebrate Mass in Swahili and English weekly at 12:30pm.

St. Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street will celebrate Mass in Twi weekly, 2pm.

The Annunciation Parish Men's Group is a place for men from High School and older to come together to have some time to share their faith, to get perspectives from different generations and to support each other living out our lives. The group will provide regular meetings, planned social events, and service activities for members to participate in from time to time. Rectory. on 135 Nichols Street, Gardner. Call 978-632-0253 for more information.

All are welcome to a Lenten Prayer Program on Tuesday mornings during Lent, 10 - 11:30 am at the Marie Anne Center located at Saint Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. Speakers (in order from March 3 – March 31) are Fr. Dennis J. O’Brien, Sr. Dorothy Scesney, PBVM, Mary Jane Person, Theresa Fugardi and Sr. Janet Provost, SSJ. A Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne.

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. 

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

St. Andrew Bobola Parish is sponsoring Lenten Fish Dinners beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through March 28 from  4 - 7 pm. Baked or fried fish, baked potato or French  fries, coleslaw, roll and a beverage.  Clam chowder will also be available. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.  Eat in or take out.  If you have any questions call Cathy Damian at 508-641-6222 and leave a voice mail or text, or you may call the Rectory. 

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. 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! 

Join 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. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 pm  at 508-234-3232.   Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock w/ Baked Potato - $10, Mac & Cheese with Fries - $5. All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes beverage & dessert. Clam Chowder- $3 per cup / $5 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Proceeds support St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

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.

The Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem Street will celebrate Mass in Swahili and English weekly at 12:30pm.

St. Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street will celebrate Mass in Twi weekly, 2pm.

A Divorced/Separated Catholic Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7 – 9 pm at North American Martyrs Church, Altar Server Room, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn MA 01501. 

All are welcome to a Lenten Prayer Program on Tuesday mornings during Lent, 10 - 11:30 am at the Marie Anne Center located at Saint Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. Speakers (in order from March 3 – March 31) are Fr. Dennis J. O’Brien, Sr. Dorothy Scesney, PBVM, Mary Jane Person, Theresa Fugardi and Sr. Janet Provost, SSJ. A Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne.

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. 

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

St. Andrew Bobola Parish is sponsoring Lenten Fish Dinners beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through March 28 from  4 - 7 pm. Baked or fried fish, baked potato or French  fries, coleslaw, roll and a beverage.  Clam chowder will also be available. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.  Eat in or take out.  If you have any questions call Cathy Damian at 508-641-6222 and leave a voice mail or text, or you may call the Rectory. 

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. 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! 

Join 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. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 pm  at 508-234-3232.   Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock w/ Baked Potato - $10, Mac & Cheese with Fries - $5. All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes beverage & dessert. Clam Chowder- $3 per cup / $5 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Proceeds support St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

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.

Men (of all ages, including teens and college students) are invited to this important 20th Anniversary Conference, scheduled for Assumption College on Saturday, March 28. Visit the conference website at www.firstmensconf.org for information and to purchase tickets online and elsewhere. Come and hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Dr. Scott Hahn (two presentations), Luis Soto (in English and Spanish) and with Bishop Robert Reed of Boston speaking on the need for confession.

The Diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass weekly St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding at 11:30am.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem Street will celebrate Mass in Swahili and English weekly at 12:30pm.

St. Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street will celebrate Mass in Twi weekly, 2pm.

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. Tuesday Evening of the Mission, there will be a Healing Service. All are welcome to attend. 

All are welcome to a Lenten Prayer Program on Tuesday mornings during Lent, 10 - 11:30 am at the Marie Anne Center located at Saint Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., Worcester. Speakers (in order from March 3 – March 31) are Fr. Dennis J. O’Brien, Sr. Dorothy Scesney, PBVM, Mary Jane Person, Theresa Fugardi and Sr. Janet Provost, SSJ. A Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne.

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. Tuesday Evening of the Mission, there will be a Healing Service. All are welcome to attend.