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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.

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS - 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.

“Celebrate Spring” at the Spring Craft Fair on March 28 from  9 am – 2 pm at St. Joseph Church Hall, 29 South St . Barre. A variety of over 20 vendors; Serving Breakfast and Lunch; Door Prize; 50/50 Raffle; Auction. Hosted by the St. Francis of Assisi Guild.

All are welcome to join Annunciation Parish in welcoming Frank Runyeon who will be performing his one man shows "Sermon on the Mount" and "Hollywood vs. Faith" on Saturday, March 28 at 7 pm in Holy Rosary Church 135 Nichols St., Gardner. There is no set ticket price however we will be taking a collection to help defray costs.

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - 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.

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - 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.

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. 

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

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

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - 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. 

Anna Maria College is offering two graduate theology courses in the spring and early summer of 2020. Fr. David Cotter is teaching a 3-credit course on Old Testament Prophets on Thursday evenings, from April 16 to June 25. Dr. Lisa Gulino is teaching a 3-credit course on Theology of Pastoral Ministry on Tuesday evenings from April 14 to June 23. Tuition (with diocesan discount) is $1170 per course (diocesan school employees are eligible for an additional discount). Audit fees are $345 per course. For more information, please email mtumeinski@annamaria.e....

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

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - 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.

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

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - 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.