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Latest Edition:  June 19, 2017

Conversation with Bishop McManus will air as follows:

Charter Communications 29 cities/towns that carry WCTR TV3 on their system	Saturday, July 1 at 6 p.m. Rebroadcast on the following: Sunday at 6 a.m. & Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
SPAC TV28 (Shrewsbury)	Sunday, July 2 at 7:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and on Monday, July 3 at 7:30 a.m.
Clinton area Comcast CH 99	Sunday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m.
WCCA TV13 (Worcester only)	Tuesday, July 4  at 8 p.m.
Fitchburg Comcast CH 8 and Verizon CH 35	Thursday, July 6 at 9:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Leominster LATV	Check their bulletin board for times
Athol/Orange (AOTV) Cable Access CH 13	Sunday at 11 am; Wednesday at 2:30 pm and Thursday at 2:30 am
Grafton Cable Access	Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
ALL LOCATIONS – via the internet	Watch online anytime at worcesterdiocese.org

12^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” (MATTHEW 10:32)  Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith or do you remain silent when the situation arises? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the opportunity presents itself.

12º domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"Todo el que me reconozca delante de los demás, lo reconoceré delante de mi Padre celestial."  (MATEO 10:32)  ¿Compartes tu fe católica con otros? ¿Defiendes tu fe católica o guardas silencio cuando una situación se presenta? ¿Oras en público antes de las comidas? Oremos para tener la fuerza y el coraje de presenter un testimonio gozoso de nuestra fe católica cuando se nos presenta la oportunidad.
 

St. Roch Festival
St. Roch Parish, 334 Main St., Oxford will be holding their Annual Festival on Saturday, June 24 from 8 am – 8 pm. Spend the day with us. Activities include a giant basket raffle, a silent auction, crafts, homemade baked goods, used books, garage sale, money raffle, scratch ticket raffle, and plant sale. Lunch will be served from 11 am-2:30 pm, and our famous chicken barbecue will take place at 5:30 pm. Reserved tickets for this dinner only. Please contact Teri at 508-987-8987.

Thrift Shop Sale in Worcester
St. Stephen Thrift Shop, 20 Hamilton St., Worc--508-752-3024. $5.00 Summer Stock Bag Sale. Fill one of our large shopping bags for just $5 or fill 3 bags for only $10!  (Some exclusions apply, see store for details) Saturday, July 1 - Saturday July 15 (earlier if stock runs out) Store hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday--9 AM-3 PM.

Renowned French Choir Coming to Worcester
On Wednesday, July 12 at 7 pm, the Chœur d'Enfants d'Ile de France will be performing a concert at Saint Joseph Church in Worcester. This children's choir is internationally known and has selected St. Joseph's in Worcester as one of its venues during the choir's 2017 North American four. Saint Joseph's is located at 35 Hamilton Street in Worcester. Everyone is invited.
     This children's choir, based in Paris, France, under the direction of Francis Bardot is renowned for its round and strong vocal spectrum, repertoire and quality of performance. The most recent tours have taken the choir to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Montréal, Toronto and New York. Recent performances have included Vierne's Solemn Mass, Bach's Passion as well as movie scores of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Titanic.  The choir has also recorded DVDs of Fauré's Requiem and Gounod's Messe de Sainte Cécile at Saint Eustache in Paris.

The 'ALPHA' Course at Christ the King Begins Sept. 7
ALPHA, a simple international "course" in Christian "basics," will be offered at Worcester's Christ the King Parish on Thursday evenings this fall. Each week the sessions begin with dinner. A DVD presentation and small group discussion follow. All adults are welcome as we explore basic questions about God's existence, the purpose of life, the teachings of Jesus and much more. There is no charge for the course but offerings are gratefully accepted. ALPHA helps all participants deepen their faith. New friendships are born and everyone will have the opportunity to explore life's meaning in a friendly setting.
     A 'Come and See' Dinner will be held on Sept. 7 from 7-9 pm. The first presentation ~ Is There More to Life Than This? ~ is offered at the dinner and participants can make a commitment for the program. Some themes are: Who is Jesus?, Why did Jesus die?, How can we have faith?, Why and How do I Pray?, Why and How should I Read the Bible?, How does God guide us?, How can I resist evil?, Why and How should we tell others?, Does God heal Today?, and What about the Church?  There will also be a one-day "getaway retreat" on Saturday, October 28 at Assumption College, which focuses on the Holy Spirit. To reserve a place for Sept. 7 email Msgr. Thomas Sullivan at tsullivan5@mac.com.

Reserve Space at Fall Festival in Leicester
Have something to sell? Anyone who is interested in reserving space at the St. Joseph-St. Pius X Parish Fun Family Festival on Sept. 9 beginning at 9 am (with at 4:00 pm outdoor mass followed by a chicken BBQ)  to promote & sell items is asked to contact the parish office at 508-859-8083 for more information as soon as possible. Event will take place on the grounds of St. Joseph Church located at 759 Main Street, Leicester.

June 12, 2017

Faith in Action featuring agencies and ministries supported by the annual Partners in Charity Appeal, will air as follows:

Charter Communications 29 cities/towns that carry WCTR TV3 on their system	Saturday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Rebroadcast on the following: Sunday at 6 a.m. & Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
SPAC TV28 (Shrewsbury)	Sunday, June 25 at 7:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and on Monday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m.
Clinton area Comcast CH 99	Sunday, June 25 at 8:30 a.m.
WCCA TV13 (Worcester only)	Tuesday, June 27  at 8 p.m.
Fitchburg Comcast CH 8 and Verizon CH 35	Thursday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Leominster LATV	Check their bulletin board for times
Athol/Orange (AOTV) Cable Access CH 13	Sunday at 11 am; Wednesday at 2:30 pm and Thursday at 2:30 am
Grafton Cable Access	Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
ALL LOCATIONS – via the internet	Watch online anytime at worcesterdiocese.org

Corpus Christi
“Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.”  (1 CORINTHIANS 10:17) As disciples of Jesus, we are called to lead holy lives and invite others to join us. Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and generous with our gifts, serves a twofold purpose. One, it helps build God’s kingdom here on earth. Two, it is a road map to Heaven. Let’s help each other get there!

Sacratísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo
"Porque hay un solo pan, nosotros que somos muchos somos un solo cuerpo, porque todos participamos del único pan". (1 CORINTIOS 10:17)  Como discípulos de Jesús, estamos llamados a llevar vidas santas e invitar a otros a unirse a nosotros. Vivir un estilo de vida de corresponsabilidad, ser agradecidos y generosos con nuestros dones, cumple un doble propósito. Uno, ayuda a construir el reino de Dios aquí en la tierra. Dos, es una hoja de ruta hacia el cielo. ¡Ayudémonos unos a otros a llegar allá!

Spring Bazaar in Southborough
Come and enjoy the fun at St Anne's Parish, Southborough at our Spring Bazaar, where there will be many wonderful gently used items for sale.  It will be held at 20 Boston Rd., Southborough on Saturday, June 24 from 8 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, June 25 from 8 am to 2 pm.  Rain or Shine.  There will be food, snacks and drinks available at our concession stand throughout the day.

Marian Concert in Clinton
Please join us at St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish in Clinton on Sunday, June 25 at 3 pm as we welcome back the professional Schola Cantorum of St. John Church in Worcester, as part of our Sacred Music Series.  The program will feature beautiful Marian choral music, including several settings of the beloved Ave Maria text.  The concert is free, approximately one hour long, and families are welcome.  Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the performers and the parish.  Please do not miss this beautiful opportunity to commemorate the consecration of our Diocese to Mary.  St. John, Guardian of Our Lady is located at 80 Union St. (Routes 62 and 70) in Clinton, and is ramp accessible.

Save the Date! EWTN’s Free Family Celebration
You’re invited to the first ever EWTN Family Celebration in New England on September 9 & 10, 2017 at the DCU Center in Worcester! Be renewed in your faith with inspirational talks by your favorite EWTN hosts as well as opportunities for Holy Mass, Confession & Adoration. It’s a weekend that you will never forget and, best of all, it’s FREE! For more information, go to www.ewtn.com/familycelebration.

Youth Survey in Preparation for next Synod
Pope Francis appeals to the Youth of the World, “Make Your Voices Heard.” All young people in our Diocese, ages 16-29 are invited by Bishop McManus to take part in a short Youth Survey which will be used in preparation for the Synod on “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment." The survey can be accessed on the Worcester Diocese Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry homepage at www.neworcester.org  and must be completed by June 30.

June 5, 2017

Diocesan Special featuring highlights of the Ordinations from June 3 at the Cathedral of St. Paul, will air as follows:

Charter Communications 29 cities/towns that carry WCTR TV3 on their system	Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m. Rebroadcast on the following: Sunday at 6 a.m. & Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
SPAC TV28 (Shrewsbury)	Sunday, June 18 at 7:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and on Monday, June 19 at 7:30 a.m.
Clinton area Comcast CH 99	Sunday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m.
WCCA TV13 (Worcester only)	Tuesday, June 20  at 8 p.m.
Fitchburg Comcast CH 8 and Verizon CH 35	Thursday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Leominster LATV	Check their bulletin board for times
Athol/Orange (AOTV) Cable Access CH 13	Sunday at 11 am; Wednesday at 2:30 pm and Thursday at 2:30 am
Grafton Cable Access	Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
ALL LOCATIONS – via the internet	Watch online anytime at worcesterdiocese.org

Trinity Sunday
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…” (JOHN 3:16) Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have to pay to receive your love? Are you generous with your time, money and possessions? If you give someone something, do you expect something in return? Do you give your time freely or do you “fit it in” when it’s convenient for you? Pray for a grateful and generous heart.

Santísima Trinidad
"Porque tanto amó Dios al mundo que dio a Su único Hijo ..." (JUAN 3:16)  ¿Tu amor es condicional? ¿Hay algún precio que otros tienen que pagar para recibir tu amor? ¿Eres generoso con tu tiempo, dinero y posesiones? Si le das algo a alguien, ¿esperas algo a cambio? ¿Donas libremente tu tiempo o lo "encajas" cuando te queda cómodo? Ora por un corazón agradecido y generoso.

Information Night in Worcester for American Heritage Girls
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s American Heritage Girls Troop MA0716 will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 6 pm at the Loreto Center at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester. Parents and girls in grades first through eighth are welcome to come learn more about AHG, a Christ-centered scouting program that emphasizes leadership, patriotism, and community service. For more information call or email Alessandra Soares at 774-420-1484, dasoares8@charter.net.

Strawberry Festival Dinner in North Brookfield
St. Joseph Parish will hold their 26th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 17 at 5 pm featuring a Baked Ham dinner with beverage and the always delicious Strawberry Shortcake!  TICKETS: Available after Masses or call the rectory at (508) 867-6811. Adults: $12.00 CHildren 5-10 yrs. old, $5.00. It will be held in the St. Joseph Church Hall, 296 North Main St., North Brookfield.

Corpus Christi Procession in Worcester
All are invited to join Bishop McManus at a Solemn Mass for Corpus Christi on Sunday June 18 at NOON in the Cathedral of Saint Paul located at the corner of Chatham and High Streets in Worcester.
The Mass will be followed by the Corpus Christi Procession of the Blessed Sacrament through the streets surrounding the Cathedral. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will conclude the celebration. The Mass will be celebrated in Spanish and English and will include traditional hymns, readings and devotions ot the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

Chicken Barbecue in East Brookfield
The St. John the Baptist Parish Chicken BBQ awaits you on Saturday, June 24 at 5 pm.   Tickets: $12.00 adults $6.00 children.  Bring your families and friends for the entertainment and fun!  Located at 121 Blaine Ave., East Brookfield. Please call for tickets – 508-867-3738.

Public Square Patriotic Rosary in Webster
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. to recite the Rosary at The Square, Webster Town Hall, 350 Main St. Webster.  Join the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in prayer.  Our Nation, our First Amendment rights, our Religious Freedom and our Faith remain under attack. 

Volunteer Opportunities at Catholic Charities
Volunteers needed to assist with painting and weeding at the Mercy Centre (Worcester).  Volunteers needed to assist with cleaning office space (1-2 hours per week) in Southbridge, Leominster and Whitinsville.  For more information, please contact Rose Gage at rgage@ccworc.org or at 508-860-2211.

May 29, 3017

Come Follow Me featuring interviews with local priests about their discernment of a vocation to the priesthood, will air as follows:

Charter Communications 29 cities/towns that carry WCTR TV3 on their system	Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m. Rebroadcast on the following: Sunday at 6 a.m. & Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
SPAC TV28 (Shrewsbury)	Sunday, June 11 at 7:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and on Monday, June 12 at 7:30 a.m.
Clinton area Comcast CH 99	Sunday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m.
WCCA TV13 (Worcester only)	Tuesday, June 13  at 8 p.m.
Fitchburg Comcast CH 8 and Verizon CH 35	Thursday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m., 5 p.m.; Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Leominster LATV	Check their bulletin board for times
Athol/Orange (AOTV) Cable Access CH 13	Sunday at 11 am; Wednesday at 2:30 pm and Thursday at 2:30 am
Grafton Cable Access	Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
ALL LOCATIONS – via the internet	Watch online anytime at worcesterdiocese.org

Living Waters Coffeehouse in Webster
Living Waters Ministry invites you to an evening of praise and worship on June 17 from 7-9 pm at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall, 11 Day St., Webster. All ages are welcome to this free event. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Still room for next Men’s Cursillo
There is still space for the next men's Cursillo weekend, held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT.  The dates are June 22-25.  For more information, check out www.fourthday.org.  The next women's one will be held October 12-15.

Mercy & Mary Retreat in Charlton
Experience this Special time of MERCY with Father Michael Gaitley!  Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy on November 10 & 11 for an inspiring Mercy & Mary Retreat, featuring bestselling author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and international speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Join us for a full immersion experience into Divine Mercy and Mary.  Enjoy new talks by Fr. Gaitley along with Mass, Adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Personal testimonies from the Marian Missionaries, and much more!  Register now at Events.MarianMissionaries.org.  For more information: 413-944-8500 Ext. 10

Volunteer Opportunities with Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) New England is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming year. IVC combines service with monthly spiritual reflection in community with other volunteers. Ignatian Volunteers donate two days per week of service from September to June and engage in monthly spiritual reflection with other volunteers and with a spiritual reflector. Contact Dave Hinchen, IVC NE Regional Director for information or application: dhinchen@ivcusa.org/ 617-571-3838 or visit http://www.ivcusa.org/new-england to learn more about the opportunities.

Job Opportunities
St. Mary Parish in Jefferson is seeking a part-time Outreach Minister to coordinate outreach to the sick, the home bound, the bereaved and those in need. As a member of the Parish Staff, the Outreach Minister participates in the pastoral care of the parish community.  A background in either nursing or pastoral care is required. For more information or to request a job description, interested candidates can contact us at stmaryjeff@stmaryjeff.com.

May 22, 2017

Bible Study in Webster
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will host a 24-part Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew featuring Jeff Cavins video series. It will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center, 18E. Main St., Webster, beginning Wednesday, May 31 through November 15 (no session on July 5) at 10 – 11:30 am or 7:30 – 9 pm (your choice). Cost to cover materials is $25. For more information contact the parish office at 508-943-3140 or by email to alkotkin@aol.com.

Polish Festival in Webster
The St. Joseph 44th Annual Polish Festival will be held the weekend of June 16-18 at the St. Joseph School grounds, 47 Whitcomb St., Webster.  On Friday from 5 - 11 pm enjoy Seafood Specials as well as Polish and American foods.  Maestro’s Men will play polka music for your dancing and listening pleasure from 6 - 10 pm. Saturday will run from noon until 11 pm.   At 3 pm, the Polish-American folk group, PIAST, will perform.   At 4 pm, the annual Festival Mass will be held in St. Joseph Basilica.  From 6 - 10 pm, Maestro’s Men will return. On Sunday the festival will open at noon with an Old Fashioned Chicken Barbeque Dinner. Dinner Tickets at $10 should be purchased in advance by calling 508-943-0467.  At 2 pm, the St. Joseph School Talent Show will perform.  A polka DJ will be playing all your favorite polka tunes from noon until 4 pm. All weekend long will feature Polish and American food and Spirits,  Live music, Raffles, 50/50, Games of Chance, Crafts, Polish Booth, Pastry Booth, Kids games, Kiddie Land and much more. All proceeds from the festival benefits St. Joseph School in Webster. For more information, contact St. Joseph Basilica Rectory at 508-943-0467.

Fortnight for Freedom
SAVE THE DATE! The sixth annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place in dioceses nationwide from June 21, the vigil of the feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, through July 4, Independence Day.  All are invited to join Bishop Robert J. McManus for a special Mass for the Protection of Religious Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 19 Chatham St., Worcester. The Mass will be followed by a light reception in the Cenacle with a presentation on this year’s theme, Freedom for Mission, by Bishop McManus.  We look forward to all our parishes being represented on June 22!  For more information contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or visit www.fortnight4freedom.org.  All are welcome to attend!

Volunteer Opportunities in Worcester
The following volunteer opportunities are available at Catholic Charities in Worcester. Volunteers needed to drive refugees to doctor's visits and appointments.   Volunteers needed who speak Nepalese, Kinyarwanda and Arabic, to help refugees. For more information, contact Rose Gage, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, at rgage@ccworc.org or at 508-860-2211.
 
Volunteer to Assist Homeless Children
Do you have 2 hours each week to PLAY with young homeless children in one of our shelter-based Playspaces in 19 locations across Central MA?  Help a homeless child learn, play, and thrive.  Upcoming volunteer training 7/19/17 in Worcester.  For more info visit www.horizonschildren.org, email central@horizonschildren.org or call Mandie at 508-755-2615. 

Help Complete the Trinity Dome in “America’s Catholic Church”
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is in the process of completing the mosaic on the interior “Trinity Dome” of the Basilica. You can see an artist’s rendering of a portion of the immense dome that is the pinnacle of a church that has taken one hundred years to complete. You can be part of making this inspirational shrine "America's Catholic Church" as previous generations have done. Join with Catholics in the Diocese of Worcester in supporting the completion of the mosaic on the Trinity Dome. Visit worcesterdiocese.org and make a SECURE ONLINE GIFT today or send your check payable to the Diocese of Worcester with “TRINITY DOME” noted on the check to Diocese of Worcester, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA  01609. Thank you for considering how you can be a part of our Diocesan response to this National Appeal.
 
TO: Parish Staff
CORRECT Address for Our Lady of Providence, Worcester
Please DO NOT use the Auburn Street address anymore as that rectory has been sold. The correct address for the US Postal Service is Our Lady of Providence Parish, 236 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605. Thank you.

Volunteer Opportunities in Catholic Charities North County
Volunteers are needed at Catholic Charities Emergency Stabilization Services Program located at 196 Mechanic St., Leominster to help with the following: Assist with monthly food pick-ups at the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury, or Assist in the Clothing Closet, once a week, with sorting donations and organizing space. For more information, please contact Rose Gage, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, at rgage@ccworc.org or at 508-860-2211.  Thank you for your interest!

Volunteer Opportunities in Catholic Charities Worcester
Volunteers are needed at  the Catholic Charities Emergency Stabilization Services Program, 10 Hammond St., Worcester to help with the following: Distribute food, once a week, in the food pantry; Assist with monthly food pick-ups at the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury; Assist in the Clothing Closet, once a week, with sorting donations; or Assist with the Diapers and Wipes Program to maintain inventory and client records.  For more information, please contact Rose Gage, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, at rgage@ccworc.org or at 508-860-2211.  Thank you for your interest!

Struggling Families need Diapers too!
Many families in need are unable to purchase the appropriate number of diapers for their infant children.  When faced with limited resources, they may reuse diapers throughout the day, which can result in a number of health and emotional issues. In an effort to grow the “Worcester County Diapers and Wipes Program,” Catholic Charities is seeking parishioners’ support by donating through Jet.com (go online at http://go.jet.com/give-ccworcester).  Disposable diapers and wipes can also be donated to the Leominster (196 Mechanic Street) and Worcester (10 Hammond Street) offices.  A direct donation of $35 can purchase 275 diapers.  With Mother’s Day around the corner and Father’s Day in June, please consider honoring a significant woman or man in your life with a donation to this program.  Each diaper purchased will improve a precious life.  For more information about Catholic Charities, please go to www.ccworc.org.  Thank you.

St. Thomas More Law School Scholarship
Each year the St. Thomas More Society of our Diocese awards a scholarship of not less than $3000 to a law student attending an accredited law school in the fall. Applicants or parents must be registered and active members of a parish in the Diocese of Worcester. Applicants may be in any year of law school studies. Applications may be obtained by visiting the diocesan website, www.worcesterdiocese.org/st-thomas-more-society  by mailing requests to: St. Thomas More Society, Chancery Office, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or by calling Julie Schroeder at 508-929-4345. Applications are due on or before June 30, 2017.  Should anyone wish to contribute to the scholarship fund, donations will be greatly appreciated and you can make contact at the above address or phone number.

1917-2017 Centennial of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima

Father Robert Bruso, Pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Leominster is leading a pilgrimage in honor of the Centennial of the Apparitions at Fatima. Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Spain on Sept. 12-22, 2017. Cost: $3199, double occupancy.  Price includes airfare, taxes, ground transportation, four star hotels, all breakfasts and 7 dinners.  Daily Mass.  Trip Includes Fatima, Coimbra, Salamanca, Alba de Tormes, Avila, Madrid, Lourdes, Montserrat, and Barcelona. Call Father Bruso at 978-537-6541 for a brochure.

Highest Heaven Exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
You are invited to experience a stunning private collection of religious art at the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) during its only New England visit.  Highest Heaven explores a time when art, spirituality, and religious devotion flourished in Spanish and Portuguese South America in the 1600s and 1700s.  The exhibition includes more than 100 paintings, sculpture, furniture, ivories and silver --works that were created as articles of faith or symbols of civic order and to convey Catholic principles, bring social order, and spur conversion among colonial populations.  These exquisite works of art have rarely been shown in public, so don’t miss this chance to see them!   WAM is holding special “Parish Days” on select Sundays -- March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11 and July 9 – through the run of the show.  Parishioners who bring their church bulletin to WAM on those days will receive $2 off admission for up to 4 people.  For more information about Highest Heaven and for WAM hours and admission, visit worcesterart.org.

St. Bernard’s CCHS Scholarship 
The Bernardian Foundation will award a $1,000 Parish Scholarship to a non-parochial student who will be an incoming freshman at STB CCHS for the 2017—2018. The student must be an active member of his/her parish in order to apply. Please contact Cristina Valeri at cvaleri27@gmail.com for more details.

Altar/Tabernacle Stand available
An Altar and matching Tabernacle Stand are available from St. Patrick Church in Rutland. Both are in excellent condition.  These pieces would work very well in a small church or chapel.  If you are interested, please contact Fr. Michael Broderick at cmb@stpatricksrutland.org or at 508-886-4984.

  ONGOING RESOURCES

ASL Signed Mass
We invite all to join us in celebrating the Holy Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 18 East Main St., Webster. Our ASL interpreter will sign the English language 6:00 pm Mass every first Sunday of the month. Please join us for our next ASL signed Mass on September 4. Welcome to our community!

Catholic Programming for Ham Radio Operators

Tune in on Sunday evenings at 8 pm to Saint Maximilian Kolbe Net - Net Control is K3QNT with W1HGY as alternate. Dr. Ted Figlock - W1HGY of Taunton, MA -  and Lloyd Roach - K3QNT of Bedford, PA -  founded the net in 1997 to commemorate the life and martyrdom of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe – SP3RN.  Father Kolbe was a Franciscan Priest who founded Niepokalanow (City of Mary), a large monastery in Poland dedicated to communications. Maximilian Kolbe was canonized by Pope John Paul II on 10 October 1982.  He is considered the patron saint of the addicted and of amateur radio operators.  Visit www.saintmaxnet.org for more information about this and related ham operator information.

Looking to make a Retreat?
Franciscan Guest House & Retreat Facilities welcomes you to refresh & renew from the outside world and bask in the peaceful presence of the Monastery, Shrine and grounds located in Kennebunkport, ME.  The Retreat House is just steps away from the radiant Shrine & Chapel of St. Anthony and offers 47 acres full of beautiful grottos and peaceful walking paths along the Kennebunk River. Open to retreat groups and individuals wishing to focus on their spirituality. Mass celebrated Daily. Special rates now through May 2016 starting midweek at just $45.00 per night! Call Marge Oliveri, toll free 844-253-2972.

Volunteer To Help With Food Distribution In Our Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Emergency Stabilization Services located on Hammond Street in Worcester is looking for volunteers who might be able to assist them with distributing food in our food pantry. Volunteers must be available once a week from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and be able to lift cases of food. Volunteer days: Monday - Friday. Thank you for your consideration. All help is much needed and appreciated! Contact: Maydeé Morales at 508-860-2206 or via e-mail to mmorales@ccworc.org.

FOR CLERGY: OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR HOSPITALIZED PARISHIONERS AT SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL 

The general method of obtaining information about the hospitalized members of your parish remains the same. Weekdays, during normal business hours, call 508-363-9233 and wait for the voice prompt; then, enter extension 22241. Your call will be automatically transferred to the hospital’s patient information desk. Give the receptionist your three-digit parish code number(s). On weekends, holidays and during the evening hours, you must call the hospital operator directly at 508-363-5000 and supply her with your parish code(s). For those parishes that have been merged or renamed, you will have to use multiple code numbers in order to obtain a thorough listing of your parishioners. For patients who have invoked patient confidentiality, in accord with legal requirements, these names will not be available to you.

DAILY MASS ON TV AND THE INTERNET 
Tune in on Monday through Friday on Charter TV3 on channel 193 at 9 am for the local Daily Mass on cable celebrated by various priests from around our diocese. Also airs at 4:30 pm in Shrewsbury on Ch. 28, and 5 pm in Clinton area on Ch. 8. 

INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO HELP IN TV MINISTRY? 
Whether you like to operate a camera, or would like to learn audio controls or even how to produce, we have a place for you in TV Ministry. We will train – all you need is a desire to learn and some free time. Call Steve at 508-791-203 9 or email tvmass@charter.net for more information. Great service opportunity for high school or college students and retirees alike! 

Volunteer To Help Those In Need
Would you like a rewarding experience assisting families in need? If so, Catholic Charities is looking for you. Volunteers are needed to assist with multiple projects throughout the year.  Clothing closet organizing and clothing distribution, school supply collection drive, dog and cat food drive, winter hats and gloves drive, toiletries and sock drives, and holiday time collections.  Contact Maydeé Morales, Emergency Stabilization Services/Homeless Prevention Coordinator at mmorales@ccworc.org or 508-860-2206.

REDUCED-FEE LEGAL SERVICES IN WORCESTER 
The Worcester County Bar Association has a Reduced Fee Program where household income exceeds the requirements for free legal assistance but makes hiring an attorney unfeasible. You must be a Worcester County resident and legal services include bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosures, wills, divorces, custody and evictions. Call 800-622-9700 800-622-9700 for more information, indicating your interest in the Reduced Fee Program. 

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ONLINE LEARNING (DIOCESAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM) 
Have you ever had a desire to expand your knowledge of the faith in areas such as Scripture, Liturgy and Worship, Prayer and Spirituality, Sacraments, Creed, or Church History? Check out the on-line courses available to adults through our Diocesan Partnership Program with U Dayton and the Virtual Community for Faith Formation. You can receive a substantial discount while learning in your own space during your personal hours of availability. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Ramian at 508-929-4308.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY WITH CHILDREN IN SHELTERS 
Did you know that 1 in every 50 children in the U.S will go to sleep without a home this year? Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking fun-loving, dependable people to interact and play with children living in family homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters throughout Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. Trainings are held regularly and are listed on our website. Our next training in Worcester for the Central Region is scheduled for December 7 & 8, 2011 from 6-9 pm both nights (Must attend both nights). For more information about the program, or to register for training, please visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org, email us at central@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or contact our office directly at (508) 755-2615 (508) 755-2615. This is a fantastic experience that benefits everyone involved!! 

PROJECT RACHEL CAN HELP WITH THE PAIN OF A PAST ABORTION 
Hurting from a past abortion? We can help. Project Rachel is the Catholic Church’s ministry of healing and reconciliation to those who have been wounded by abortion. Our services are free and strictly confidential. Call Project Rachel at (508) 791-HOPE. 

FERTILITY CARE PROGRAM 
There is an alternative to artificial methods of birth control and IVF. Learn about The Creighton Model System of FertilityCare, the reproductive science that is 99% effective to avoid pregnancy, highly effective to achieve pregnancy and offers couples who are experiencing infertility hope to achieve their dream of pregnancy without artificial reproductive technologies. This is accomplished while following the teachings of the church. To learn more about the program contact Barbara Meier, RN, FertilityCare Practitioner at 609-457-0108 609-457-0108 or fertilitycare@ymail.com.

CELEBRANTS WANTED!
TV Ministry, which broadcasts the Mass each day to serve homebound parishioners from all over the diocese, is looking for celebrants for the 9 am Daily Mass broadcast from the Chapel in the lower level of the Cathedral. We currently have openings for the Third Monday of every month and are also looking for priests who can assist in the event of cancellations. If you are interested, please contact Steve Kaufman at 508-791-2039 508-791-2039 or tvmass@charter.net. The Mass is broadcast M-F on Charter TV3 LIVE, as well as delayed broadcast in Shrewsbury and Clinton, and is viewed globally on the internet at worcestercatholictv.org and catholic.net.

CAR DONATION PROGRAM
Did you know you can donate your car, truck, motorcycle or boat to Catholic Charities and help us help your Worcester County neighbors?  It’s quick and easy to do.  Just visit our website to donate your vehicle online atwww.ccworc.org or call 1-888-CAR-7308 1-888-CAR-7308 to arrange a convenient pickup time and confirmation of your donation from Catholic Charities Donation Angel Program.  The car in your driveway can help us to continue to offer many services to children, families and elders in our community so that they may regain home for a brighter future.  Thank you!

 Mental Health Providers Directory
An extensive directory of mental health providers in Worcester who serve children and families, as well as bilingual providers, is available from the Worcester Community Action Council, Main St. Worcester.

Employees or Independent Contractors?
The Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has issued new guidance on the classification of hired personnel as employees or independent contractors. Hired personnel are considered employees unless: (1) the individual is free from the employers direction and control in connection with the performance of the service, both under his or her contract for the performance of service and in fact; (2) the service the individual performs is outside the usual course of business of the employer; and (3) the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the same nature as that involved in the service performed.