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Sacred Heart Church, 16 East Main St., will host a presentation by the Treasures of the Church Ministry, a Vatican-sanctioned ministry tour that carries a plenary indulgence, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. Each exposition includes a presentation on each relic followed by an opportunity to venerate the relics in the parish hall, 11 Day St. Visit treasuresofthechurch.com to learn more.

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. Call the parish office if you or someone you know are in need of one. Donations are accepted to benefit St. Anne's sister parish in Haiti. Members pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. which is livestreamed via the parish website.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer a daily Mass each weekday (Monday-Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in addition to the 7:00 am Mass.  These special Masses will begin on Monday, November 29. Daily Mass is a great way to prepare for Christmas! Please consider coming to these evening Masses. 

The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Worcester will offer a webinar on “Facing the Reality of Death with the Confidence of Faith,” Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. PRE-REGISTRATION BY NOV. 29 IS REQUIRED by emailing aledoux@worcesterdiocese.org with “webinar registration” in the subject line, and include your name, parish, and email address.

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

St. Mark Parish, 356 Boston Road, will hold its Chain of Lights Gingerbread Fair Saturday, Dec. 4. The raffle basket ticket sales will begin Nov. 20 and winners drawn on Dec. 4, email kathleen@saintmarksparish.org for details. The KofC will serve fried dough, fritters, hotdogs and fries from their trailer.

St. Martin’s Parish, Otter River, will hold its annual Holiday Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 4 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 at the American Legion Hall, 3 Central St., Baldwinville. 

A First Saturday Mass will be celebrated at Problem Pregnancy, 495 Pleasant St., by Father Michael J. Roy, 8 a.m., Dec. 4, followed by a prayer vigil in conjunction with the 40 DFL peaceful prayer protest for the unborn, across the street from Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St.

Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer will hold a Christmas Faire on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8:30 am - 2 pm in the parish hall. Featuring crafts and "second chance" treasures, home baked treats, lunch Cafe, a variety of craft vendors, poinsettias, and a number of raffles including a Lottery Tree raffle. Ample parking in the adjoining lot on 46 Maple Street (Rt. 31) only a few blocks from Rt 9 in downtown Spencer. All are welcome!

St. Gabriel’s Women’s Club Christmas Fair will be held in St. Gabriel's church hall, 151 Mendon St., Upton on Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Following this year’s theme – Our fair will keep your welfare in mind – masks will be required for everyone. Click for full details.

St. Joseph Parish will hold its Christmas bazaar Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parish center, 68 Central St. Come and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas Bazaar and check out the Collectibles, Attic Treasures, Plants, Jewelry, Knit Goods, Holiday Decor, Toys, Candy and Baked Items and so much more! Take a chance on one of the many raffles. There is something for everyone! Free Admission. Free Parking. Handicap Accessible. 

St. Christopher PParish, 950 West Boylston St., will hold its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Festival will feature food, raffles, flea market, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and much more!! No admission fee! Come start your Christmas shopping while enjoying the festivities! For more information, call the parish office at 508-853-1492.

St. Denis Parish, 23 Manchaug St., will hold its Holiday Fair Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Features include raffles, baked goods, photos with Santa (rain date Dec. 5 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.), crafts and vendors. Visit saintdenischurch.com for information.

St. Peter's Parish will hold a Christmas bazaar in the church hall,18 North St., Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5, after Mass, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.. Items available for purchase are all handmade including - assorted homemade cookies in a handmade box, Winter-themed gnomes, holiday decorations, table runners, kitchen towels, decorative angels, wreaths with living greens and much more.

St. Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester will hold its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Festival will feature food, raffles, flea market, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and much more!! No admission fee! Come start your Christmas shopping while enjoying the festivities! For more information, call the parish office at 508-853-1492.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish will hold its Holiday Bazaar in the church hall, 54 West Main St., Dudley on Dec. 4, 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. featuring an indoor yard sale, a bake sale, a basket raffle and a lottery tree raffle. Frozen Polish food will also be available for take out

The Ladies Guild of Sacred Heart St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold a chili cookoff for charity (sleeping bags for homeless), Saturday, Dec. 4., 5 p.m. No cost to attend and $5 to taste and vote who will be named "The Chili Master." For Information or tickets contact Patti Taylor at 508-353-6126 or patti_taylor@ymail.com or the office at 508-752-1608. There will also be hot dogs (with or without chili) and drinks for sale, raffles, music and fellowship.

St. Peter's Parish will hold a Christmas bazaar in the church hall,18 North St., Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5, after Mass, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Items available for purchase are all handmade including - assorted homemade cookies in a handmade box, Winter-themed gnomes, holiday decorations, table runners, kitchen towels, decorative angels, wreaths with living greens and much more.

St. Mary Parish, 77 Mendon St., will begin its 40 Hours Devotion Sunday, Dec. 5 and conclude Tuesday, Dec. 7. Bishop McManus will begin the 40 Hours with Mass Sunday 11 a.m. and Father Nicholas Desimone will celebrate the concluding Mass at 7 p.m. on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday evening. This is a beautiful time to come and pray before the Christmas season begins. For details click here.

St. Brigid Parish, 59 Main St., will present a living nativity, Sunday, Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m., during Millbury’s Chain of Lights. It will include sheep, donkeys and cows, a Christmas star, along with lots of hay and children and adults in costume. Hot chocolate, mulled cider and finger treats will be served and there will be caroling.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 551 Pleasant St., will hold an hour of Advent music at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, with tenor, Travis Benoit and organist, Elizabeth Noone performing solo works and hymns for congregational singing. It is free and open to the public.

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. Call the parish office if you or someone you know are in need of one. Donations are accepted to benefit St. Anne's sister parish in Haiti. Members pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. which is livestreamed via the parish website.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer a daily Mass each weekday (Monday-Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in addition to the 7:00 am Mass.  These special Masses will begin on Monday, November 29. Daily Mass is a great way to prepare for Christmas! Please consider coming to these evening Masses. 

Sacred Heart - St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold a soup supper, Mondays, - Dec. 6 & 13, at 6 p.m. in the church hall. An Advent Service will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the church concluding with the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary while meditating on the Joyful Mysteries. Please join us!

The December Traveling Holy Hour for Vocations is 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7 at at St. Mary Parish, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge, as part of their 40 Hours Devotion. All are invited to join in praying for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life.

Annunciation Parish will host a presentation by the Treasures of the Church Ministry, a Vatican-sanctioned ministry tour that carries a plenary indulgence, at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7. in Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. Each exposition includes a presentation on the relic as well as the opportunity to examine and venerate them. Visit treasuresofthechurch.com to learn more.

The Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. This group provides spiritual and emotional support as well as educational resources. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month after the 6 p.m. Mass from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the lower level of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Church, 80 Union St. For more information, please email KolbeFamilyGroup@gmail.com.

Assumption University will offer its annual Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. Guests from off campus who wish to attend are asked to complete the form at https://form.jotform.com/212026475293050 by Dec. 6 to request a campus access pass. The one-hour service will include scripture, music, and prayer. All are welcome.

Holy Cross College will offer Lessons & Carols Service, Thursday, Dec. 9 at 8pm in St. Joseph Chapel. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer.

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

The Grieving with Great Hope (GWGH) Ministry at St. Mary Parish will offer an on-going grief support on the 2nd Friday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m., in the parish hall, 77 Mendon St. If you are grieving you are welcome to attend. These gatherings will be prayerful, rooted in Christ, and will utilize the GWGH seven intentions of mourning. The dates for the rest of the year are: Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 6, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. Contact Diane Moriarty at dmoriarty@stmaryuxbridge.org or the office at 508-278-2226. 

The New 2 You Thrift Shop/Furniture Annex at St. Joseph Church, will hold its first annual Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 759 Main St., including: 20% off all purchases in the thrift shop and annex; a chance to win a holiday centerpiece; a children’s shopping event where children can purchase a gift and have it personally wrapped; various raffles; face painting; dance performance; food and drink; take your picture with Santa. 

An Advent Day of Recollection for men of high school or college age will take place on Dec. 12, 1:00-5:30 pm at North American Martyrs in Auburn.

The Anna Maria College Music Department proudly presents its annual Christmas Festival Concert. The event will take place on Sunday, December 12 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Worcester. This year, the concert is dedicated to the Sisters of Saint Anne Admission is free to the public with a reception to follow.

Solemn Vespers (evening prayer) for the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete Sunday) will be celebrated on Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main St. Robert Blake, director of liturgical music has composed and compiled the music of this prayer of the universal church. We encourage and invite all to attend this service of prayer in preparation for the solemnity of Christmas.

St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will celebrate a 6 p.m., Mass, Dec. 12, in which the entire Liturgy will be sung. Light refreshments and a social will follow. This Mass will be continued monthly on the second Sunday of each month through June. Music books will be available and please attend rehearsal 4:15-5:45 prior to the Mass. For a preview visit The Fire of Your Love - The Sacred Liturgy

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. Call the parish office if you or someone you know are in need of one. Donations are accepted to benefit St. Anne's sister parish in Haiti. Members pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. which is livestreamed via the parish website.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer a daily Mass each weekday (Monday-Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in addition to the 7:00 am Mass.  These special Masses will begin on Monday, November 29. Daily Mass is a great way to prepare for Christmas! Please consider coming to these evening Masses. 

Sacred Heart - St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold a soup supper, Mondays, - Dec. 6 & 13, at 6 p.m. in the church hall. An Advent Service will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the church concluding with the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary while meditating on the Joyful Mysteries. Please join us!

Pieta is an ongoing support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month at St. George Church, 38 Brattle St., at 7 p.m. in the conference room. For more information, call Terry Gentile at 508-284-0796 or Sue Stevens at 508-852-4887, or email pieta3@gmail.com.

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

All are invited to attend the monthly meeting, 9-10:45 a.m. every third Saturday at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road. The meeting includes prayer, fellowship, and formation of the spirituality of St. Francis that lay Franciscans follow in their normal course of life. Contact Patrick O’Donnell, SFO at sfostanne.minister@aol.com or (857) 540-4008.

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. Call the parish office if you or someone you know are in need of one. Donations are accepted to benefit St. Anne's sister parish in Haiti. Members pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. which is livestreamed via the parish website.

Christ the King Parish, 1052 Pleasant St., will offer a daily Mass each weekday (Monday-Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in addition to the 7:00 am Mass.  These special Masses will begin on Monday, November 29. Daily Mass is a great way to prepare for Christmas! Please consider coming to these evening Masses. 

The Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. This group provides spiritual and emotional support as well as educational resources. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month after the 6 p.m. Mass from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the lower level of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Church, 80 Union St. For more information, please email KolbeFamilyGroup@gmail.com.

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

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. Call the parish office if you or someone you know are in need of one. Donations are accepted to benefit St. Anne's sister parish in Haiti. Members pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. which is livestreamed via the parish website.

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