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.
Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.
The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.
Family Prayer Night at St. George Church every Thursday at 6 p.m. In the upper church there is a gathering of people who pray for all families. For information call 508-853-0183. CLICK FOR MORE.
St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will host an Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents one-day spiritual retreat, Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., presented by Fred and Carole Zupichich and Father James S. Mazzone, pastor, as spiritual advisor. Register at empgp.org/events. Contact Carole at carolezup@yahoo.com or 978-302-4202 with questions. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
A discussion on "What Does It Mean to Be White?" based on "A White Catholic's Guide to Racism and Privilege" by Fr. Dan Horan. One or two short presentations will be followed by discussion and questions. CLICK FOR MORE.
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. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold a Holy Hour of eucharist adoration with prayers for peace in Ukraine and the world, which includes the rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sundays at 3 p.m.
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.
The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.
Saint John’s High School will host a Spring Preview Event for prospective middle and high school students on Tuesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Visit stjohnshigh.org/admissions/visit-us for information.
Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.
The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.
Family Prayer Night at St. George Church every Thursday at 6 p.m. In the upper church there is a gathering of people who pray for all families. For information call 508-853-0183. CLICK FOR MORE.
“At the Foot of the Cross” Bereavement Ministry meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Parish Center, 37 Massasoit Rd. If you are grieving the loss of someone by death, please join us for sharing, prayer and mutual support.
The Worcester Diocese joins the Worcester Bravehearts for their opening night on Friday, May 27. Tickets are $9 each. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. For online ticket information, Visit worcesterbraveheartsgroups.com. Password is DIOCESENIGHT (case sensitive). CLICK FOR DETAILS.
Gateway to Jesus and the Mass: The Art of Accompaniment Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics Training. Instructors: John and Therese Boucher. NO COST registration. Send name, email, & phone to: boucherjohn@hotmail.com by Wednesday, May 25. CLICK FOR MORE.
The Fitchburg Knights of Columbus will hold a chicken BBQ Sunday, May 29. The menu includes half a chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob and coleslaw. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance by May 22. CLIK FOR MORE.
St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold a Holy Hour of eucharist adoration with prayers for peace in Ukraine and the world, which includes the rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sundays at 3 p.m.
On Memorial Day, May 30, Bishop McManus will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge St., Worcester. Msgr. Robert Johnson will be celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. in the Main Chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery, 162 Webster St., Worcester. CLICK FOR DETAILS.
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.
The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.