Retirement Fund for Religious
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Like the women and men religious shown here, thousands of elderly sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have devoted their lives to helping others- ministering in Catholic schools, hospitals, and more. Most served for little pay. Today, without enough retirement savings, many religious communities are struggling to care for senior members. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide nursing care, medicine, and other necessities. Please be generous.
To donate by mail:
National Religious Retirement Office 3211 Fourth Street NE Washington DC 20017-1194
Make check payable to Retirement Fund for Religious.
Please give at your local parish.
Visit retiredreligious.org/2021photos to meet the religious pictured.
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Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
Collection Dates: December 11-12, 2021
Please give generously at your parish or send directly to 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609
THIS WEEK SAT. NOV. 20 FRI. NOV. 26 ONGOING
GRANDPARENT PRAYERS:
The grandparent prayers to St. Ann and St. Joachim used at Saint George's previous Grandparent Prayer Group are available by mailing a long self-addressed stamped envelope to Ruth Viens, 20 Mary Scano Drive, Apt. 223, Worcester MA 01605.
DIVINE MERCY CENACLE CLINTON:
The Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish prays for the seriously ill, the dying and special requests. Prayer requests can be submitted by phone at 978-733-0090 or email at DMCPray@ gmail.com. Cenacle members immediately pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for your requests.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY WORCESTER:
St. George prayer shawl ministry group, 38 Brattle St., is inviting new members to knit and pray from home during the pandemic. Contact Kathy Hessel for information at mkhessel@aol. com or the parish at 508-853-0183.
POLISH FOOD ANYTIME DUDLEY:
St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., continues to offer kielbasa, golabki, kapusta/bigos and pierogi for sale. To order anytime, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR E. BROOKFIELD:
St. John the Baptist Parish will hold a Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 20 , 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the parish hall, 131 Blaine Ave. Come and enjoy Christmas items, angels by Seraphim, baked goods, pies, cookies, fudge, raffle baskets, a lottery tree and more.
SECULAR FRANCISCANS SOUTHBOROUGH:
All are invited to attend the monthly meeting, 9-10:45 a.m. every third Saturday ( Nov. 20 ) 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.
PRO LIFE VIGIL WORCESTER:
A vigil will be held 9 a.m. Saturdays to pray for America and the unborn, across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St.
THRIFT SHOP FURNITURE ANNEX LEICESTER:
The New to You thrift shop, 759 Main St., store hours are Saturdays , 9 a.m.-noon.; Tuesdays , 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays , 9 a.m.- noon; and Thursdays, 2-6 p.m. Gently used donations of clothing/accessories, home dcor/housewares and furniture are welcome (no electronics). Contact the parish office, 508-859-8083 or Donna Jringi at 774-262-5219 for information.
FAMILY MASS DUDLEY:
St. Andrew Bobola Catholic Parish, 54 West Main St., will celebrate Holy Mass, Sundays at 10:30 a.m., for children and families. The Mass will be short (30 minutes). For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.
AFRICAN MASS WORCESTER:
The diocesan African Ministry will hold Mass Sundays , 11:30 a.m., at St. Andrew the Apostle Mission, 5 Spaulding St.
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THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS NOVEMBER 19, 2021
The Catholic Free Press welcomes information on events from parish and diocesan groups. Items should be received two weeks prior to event. Mail to: Calendar, The CFP, 49 Elm St., Worcester, MA 01609 e-mail to: calendar@catholicfreepress.org or fax: 508-756-8315
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION GARDNER:
Adoration will be held 6-8 p.m. Mondays in Holy Spirit Church, 50 Lovewell St. All are welcome.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WESTBOROUGH:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration will be held Tuesdays , 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. with Benediction at 1 p.m. at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St.
BIBLE STUDY VIRTUAL:
Father Conrad S. Pecevich, a retired priest of the diocese, will hold Bible study via Zoom, Tuesdays , 7:30-8:15 p.m. Newcomers are invited to participate. To receive the link to participate send your request to rusoire77@ gmail.com.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION W. BOYLSTON:
Eucharistic adoration will be held Wednesdays , 3-7 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St. Enter church through parking lot side entrance door.
HOLY HOUR NORTHBOROUGH:
A Holy Hour of adoration will be held Wednesdays , 7-8 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 244 W. Main St.
FAMILY PRAYER NIGHT WORCESTER:
St. George Parish, 38 Brattle St., hosts a family prayer night, Thursdays at 6 p.m. People gather to pray for all families. Prayers include the rosary, the Divine Mercy chaplet and eucharistic adoration. For information call 508-853-0183.
BINGO LEOMINSTER:
St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.
BINGO WORCESTER:
St. Christopher Parish, 950 West Boylston St., will hold bingo on Fridays . Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 7:00 p.m. For information call Leo at 508-853-9492.
FRIDAY MASS AND DEVOTIONS DUDLEY:
Please join us at St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 W. Main St., Fridays for the rosary at 5:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 6 p.m., eucharistic adoration, the chaplet of Divine Mercy and venerating a first-class relic of Saint Faustina. Confession will be available in the church vestibule during the Rosary at 5:30 p.m., before Mass.
UPCOMING
SPAGHETTI DINNER & MEAT RAFFLE MILLVILLE:
KofC Council #11020 will hold a spaghetti dinner and meat raffle, 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27 in the St. Augustine Parish hall, 15 Lincoln St. Dinner is $7 and will be followed by a meat raffle, $2/table or $20/10-game pass.
SACRED RELICS OF THE SAINTS WEBSTER:
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.
MASS AND PRO LIFE VIGIL WORCESTER:
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 peaceful prayer protest/ vigil for the unborn, across the street from Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St.
CHILI COOKOFF WORCESTER:
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 ,
AFRICAN MASS FITCHBURG:
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem St., will celebrate Sunday Mass in Swahili and English at 12:30 p.m.
AFRICAN/GHANAIAN MASS WORCESTER:
St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St., will celebrate Sunday Mass in Twi at 2 p.m.
TENORS CONCERT SUTTON:
St. Mark Parish, 356 Boston Road, will host Tenors & Such, a concert celebrating the male voice, 3 p.m., Nov. 21 . Admission is free. Adult voice students of soprano Jane Shivick will present popular songs like "O Sole Mio," and "It Had to Be You" for the male performer. Featured soloists include Steve Huff, Kyle Collins, Ethan Safer, Norman DuBois & Ted Reynolds with pianist, Timothy Steele of The New England Conservatory.
MASS AND ROSARY CLINTON:
St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will pray the rosary following the 7 a.m. Mass, Monday-Friday and following the 8 a.m. Mass Saturday.
ADORATION FITCHBURG:
St. Bernard Parish, 49 Woodland St, holds eucharistic adoration Monday and Tuesday , 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., in the church. (Divine Mercy Chapel closed at this time.)
THRIFT STORE WORCESTER:
Urban Missionaries' The Little Store, 242 Canterbury St., is open Monday-Friday , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 508-831-7455 or visit thelittlestore242.com or on Facebook@ TheLittleStoreWorcesterMA to browse or for information.
MASS & ROSARY WESTBOROUGH:
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., invites all to pray the rosary, Monday-Friday , after the 9 a.m. Mass.
DAILY ADORATION CLINTON:
St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, 149 Chestnut St., Clinton, will hold eucharistic adoration Monday-Friday , 1-6 p.m. in the upper church.
ROSARY LEOMINSTER:
St. Cecilia Parish invites all to pray the rosary Monday-Friday , 3 p.m. in the church, 180 Mechanic St., and a men's group meets to pray the rosary Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH & TWI) DEVOTIONS:
The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary Ministry will hold bilingual devotions by conference call as follows: Divine Mercy Prayer Monday-Friday at 3 p.m. (for the sick, the souls in purgatory 5 p.m. A donation of $20 to enter your recipe (by Nov. 23.), and $5 to taste and vote who will be named "The Chili Master." Contact Patti Taylor at 508-353-6126 or patti_taylor@ymail.com. There will also be hot dogs and drinks for sale, raffles, music and fellowship.
CHRISTMAS BAZAARS/FAIRS:
The following parishes will hold their Christmas fairs on Saturday, Dec. 4 (details to follow): St. Joseph, Auburn, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Denis, Douglas, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Andrew Bobola, Dudley, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; St. Martin, Otter River, at American Legion Hall, Baldwinville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mary, Queen of the Rosary, Spencer, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Mark, Sutton, 9 a.m.; St. Gabriel, Upton, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; and St. Christopher, Worcester, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
40 HOURS DEVOTION UXBRIDGE:
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, 11 a.m., Sunday, and Father Nicholas Desimone will celebrate the concluding Mass at 7 p.m. on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Tuesday evening. Visit stmaryuxbridge.org/40-hours-devotion for details.
LIVING NATIVITY MILLBURY:
St. Brigid Parish, 59 Main St., will present a living nativity, Sunday, Dec. 5 , 1-3 p.m., during Millbury's Chain of Lights. Hot chocolate, mulled cider and finger treats will be served and there will be carolling.
ADVENT CONCERT WORCESTER:
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.
SACRED RELICS OF THE SAINTS GARDNER:
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 relics as well as the opportunity to examine and venerate them. Visit treasuresofthechurch.com to learn more.
TRAVELING HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS:
The December Traveling Holy Hour for Vocations is 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 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 the priesthood and religious life.
LESSONS & CAROLS WORCESTER:
Holy Cross College, 1 College St., will hold its Festival of Lessons and Carols Thursday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel. It is a service of Scripture and song where 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, followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer.
LESSONS & CAROLS WORCESTER:
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.
PIETA WORCESTER:
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 ( Dec. 13 ) 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.
Holy Name Hall of Fame
On Saturday, November 6, approximately 100 people gathered at the Alhambra Knights of Columbus on Circuit Ave., Worcester, to honor the 2021 Holy Name Hall of Fame inductees. Each year the Holy Name Alumni Association honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to our school community, have served as a role model both personally and professionally, and have achieved success in their chosen field. Pictured from left: Ryan Brown '07, Michael Girardi '87, James Manzello '81, Robert Gibree '81, Rodney Lartey-Otoo '94, Coach Michael Pucko, Meghan (Foley) Graham '05, Jenny (Scavone) Collins '01 and Holly (Scavone) Brown '98. Not Pictured Sarah Callinan '99 and Emile Igwenagu '12.
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