St. Bernard Church of Our Lady of Providence Parish, 228 Lincoln St., will hold adoration of the Blessed Sacrament first Thursdays following the 8:15 a.m. Mass - 6:45 p.m. Scheduled adorers needed. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. 

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.

Holy Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold adoration monthly on First Friday, CLICK FOR DETAILS. 

Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., holds adoration 3-6:30 p.m. Fridays, starting with Divine Mercy chaplet and followed by Mass in Polish.

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

On First Friday Annunciation Parish will celebrate Mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by adoration from 7-7:30 p.m., in the Holy Spirit Chapel, 50 Lovewell St. Priests will be available for confessions during this adoration time.

Back to Basics Narcotics Anonymous Support group for those attempting to recover from drugs meets 7-8 p.m., Fridays at Our Lady of Lourdes Chruch in the parish hall, 1290 Grafton St. National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

St. Rose of Lima Parish will hold its Strengthening Our Heart Gala Saturday, Feb. 3, at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E. Temple St, Boylston. The evening will include a cocktail hour, sit down dinner, dancing, an online auction and basket raffles. Visit saintroseoflima.com/gala.

On First Saturday, Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish, 7 Church St., will celebrate an 8 a.m. Mass and confession, followed by exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration through noon. Benediction is at noon. All are welcome!

St. George Rosary Group will gather on the First Saturday of every month, currently at 7:30 a.m., in the church, 38 Brattle St. Contact Jim Hachey at 508-579-9623.

St. Mary-Uxbridge - First Saturday, 9:30 a m. Morning Mass will be held on the FIRST Saturday of the month. CLICK COR DETAILS.

The Little Audrey Santo First Saturday Mass and devotions will be held 10:30 a.m., in the backyard at 68 So. Flagg St., Worcester. Call 508-755-8712 to inform us of your visit. CLICK FOR MORE.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 341 June St., will hold its First Saturday devotions at 3 p.m., including adoration, rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, confession and concludes with 4 p.m. Mass. All are welcome. 

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold First Saturday devotions with confession at 3 p.m., a rosary procession with Our Lady of Fatima statue around the church at 3:30 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m.

Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester

Sacred Heart – St Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will host the diocesan Ultreya 6:30-8 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month.

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. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Our Lady of Loreto parish center, 37A Massasoit Road. Bring a lunch, followed by socializing and bingo.

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. CLICK FOR MORE.

The St. Luke the Evangelist Divine Mercy Cenacle meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. in the church, 70 West Main St. To join or for information contact Andrea Malo, atandreamalo2@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.

Holy Family Academy, 99 Nichols St., will hold its Catholic Schools Week open house 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7, to tour and meet staff. Contact admissions@holyfamilyacademyma.org or 978-632-8656 X219.

ESL CLASSES-WORCESTER: Our Lady of Providence hosts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in two 10-week sessions in the former Marie Anne Center, 236 Lincoln St. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at mosadnick@olpworcester.org for details.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. 

St. Louis Parish, Webster--Session 1 of 3---Ministry, Vocation & Roles of the Catechis

The Leicester KofC, on 90 Manville St., will hold a family dinner 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8. $15 includes choice of lasagna or baked fish, salad, entree and dessert. RSVP to Don at 508-615-8434 or ohno7g7@yahoo.com by Feb. 1. All are welcome.

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.

Holy Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.

Fatima Shrine hosts a Pax Christi group which meets on the second Friday of the month, 4-5:30 p.m. New members are welcome. CLICK FOR MORE

Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., holds adoration 3-6:30 p.m. Fridays, starting with Divine Mercy chaplet and followed by Mass in Polish.

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

Back to Basics Narcotics Anonymous Support group for those attempting to recover from drugs meets 7-8 p.m., Fridays at Our Lady of Lourdes Chruch in the parish hall, 1290 Grafton St. National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

All are invited to attend the monthly meeting, 9-111 a.m. every second Saturday at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road. Contact Patrick O’Donnell, SFO at sfostanne.minister@aol.com or 857-540-4008. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Joseph Church, 10 H Putnam Road, Ext., hosts an SFO community every second Saturday at 1 p.m. All are invited to attend the meeting of Catholic men and women who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of Francis of Assisi by living a life of community, prayer, simplicity, humility, poverty, peace and justice. Visit stjosephscharlton.com/order-franciscan-seculars or email st.joseph.ofs@gmail.com.

Museum of Family Rosary, 518 Washington St., North Easton, will host a complimentary evening, The Finest Wine: A Couples’ Valetine Date Night, with 5 p.m. vigil Mass and marriage vow renewal at St. Joseph Chapel; 6-8 p.m. dinner and presentation, Saturday, Feb. 10. RSVP by Feb. 2 at qrco.de/bef6u9. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Peter Parish will host a lasagna dinner 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, in the parish hall, 39 Church Ave. Tickets are $17/ea and include salad and dessert. To go meals will be available at 5 p.m. and all orders must be purchased in advance. “Pay It Forward” purchase an extra dinner and we will deliver it to someone in need in our local community. Contact the office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org to purchase tickets.

Immaculate Conception Parish will host G.K. Chesterton Society’s monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, in the lower hall, 353 Grove St., with discussions on his vast writings. New members welcome. Contact Candice at cjaegle787@gmail.com

. The 40 hours will start on Sunday 11th at the 10:30 High Mass (Mass of the Holy Sacrament). They will end on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, February 13th) at 7pm. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The St. Bernard Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will meet 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, at Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, 750 Union St. All are welcome to “Come and See” to learn more about following Jesus in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.

. The 40 hours will start on Sunday 11th at the 10:30 High Mass (Mass of the Holy Sacrament). They will end on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, February 13th) at 7pm. 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. CLICK FOR MORE.

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, 40 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.

The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

. The 40 hours will start on Sunday 11th at the 10:30 High Mass (Mass of the Holy Sacrament). They will end on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, February 13th) at 7pm. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Our Lady of Loreto parish center, 37A Massasoit Road. Bring a lunch, followed by socializing and bingo.

WQPH 89.3 FM will hold its Shrove Tuesday Brunch 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, Slattery's Restaurant, 106 Lunenburg St., with local WQPH hosts. To purchase (or sponsor) tickets at $45/ea ($40 before Feb 4.) CLICK FOR DETAIL.

The St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Roch Parish sponsors a free hot meal 5-6 p.m., the 2nd Tuesday (J each month, in the parish hall, 334 Main St. CLICK FOR DETAILS

St. Peter Parish will offer the ALPHA program on Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 13-May 7, Sessions will be held in the parish hall, 39 Church Ave. ALPHA is a series of interactive sessions to help people explore the basics of the Christian faith. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish will sponsor a 5-week course presented by Joseph Krans, Living with Real Presence by S. James Meyer, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, February 13, 20, 27, and March 12 and 19, at St. Thomas Church, 398 Vernon Ave., after adoration. Meyer’s book Living with Real Presence will be provided. Register by calling Joseph Krans at 508-867-8881 or joseph.krans.presencework@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.

Clinton’s Women of Grace group will meet 10:30 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Feb. 14 in St. John’s parish hall, 80 Union St., Rooms 11/12. The presentation and discussion will be on how to discern the will of God. Contact Carole Zupicich at 978-302-4202 or carolezup@yahoo.com to sign up. Walk-ins always welcome!

St. Cecilia Parish will hold Lenten soup suppers Wednesdays in the parish center, 188 Mechanic St., Ash Wednesday only, a soup lunch will be served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pay what you can. All proceeds go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

The 40 DFL opening night candlelight vigil will be held 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, across from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St. Rosary and Chaplet from 6-6:30; scripture readings and prayers from 6:30-7. Candles will be available or bring your own, (in tall jars or battery). Visit 40daysforlife.com/en/worcester.

ESL CLASSES-WORCESTER: Our Lady of Providence hosts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in two 10-week sessions in the former Marie Anne Center, 236 Lincoln St. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at mosadnick@olpworcester.org for details.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The Knights of Columbus Council #228 is welcoming new members at their meetings on second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Fr. Marcotte Church Hall.

A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St.

St. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. 

St. Andrew Bobola Parish will prepare for the feast day of St. Andrew Bobola with special monthly devotions and Masses (ENGLISH) on the 15th of each month to pray for unity and peace. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Louis, Webster--Session 2 of 3--Lesson Planning & Development

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.

Holy Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.

Ladies of St. Anna’s society will hold its Lenten fish dinners Fridays during Lent beginning Feb. 16 - March 22, 4-7 p.m. or until sold out, in St. Anna’s church hall, 194 Lancaster St. $13/adults. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., holds adoration 3-6:30 p.m. Fridays, starting with Divine Mercy chaplet and followed by Mass in Polish.

The KofC Council 12710 will hold its fish fry 4 p.m., Fridays of Lent at the trailer in the parking lot of St. Mark's Parish, 356 Boston Rd.

St. Louis Parish will hold it Lenten fish dinner in the church hall, 14 Lake St., 4:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays Feb. 16- March 22. $15/meal (eat in or take out) includes your choice of baked fish and baked potato OR fried fish and chips with coleslaw. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Denis, 27 Manchaug St., will serve Lenten fish dinners most Fridays during Lent, 5-6:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 16, (NOT on Mar. 15 or 29), dine in or take out. Order tickets up to 7 p.m. Thursday prior at SaintDenisChurch.com/fish-dinners or at the door Friday (while supplies last). Cash, check or Square payments accepted on arrival. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

The Knights of Columbus Council # 88, 44 Circuit Ave. N, will hold its fish fries 5-8 p.m., Fridays during Lent. Call for reservations 508-752-2475. CLICK FOR MENU.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish will prepare for the feast day of St. Andrew Bobola with special monthly devotions and Masses (POLISH) on the 16 of each month to pray for unity and peace. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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

Back to Basics Narcotics Anonymous Support group for those attempting to recover from drugs meets 7-8 p.m., Fridays at Our Lady of Lourdes Chruch in the parish hall, 1290 Grafton St. National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

TRIVIA NIGHT-UXBRIDGE: St. Mary Parish will host a trivia night, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, in the parish hall, 77 Mendon St. To reserve or join a table call 508-278-2226.Tickets are $10 and BYOB and snack.

Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester

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. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Cecilia Parish will host a new group of 60+ likeminded Catholics, to learn more about out the faith with a spiritual director, meeting 6:30-8 p.m on the first and third Mondays of the month in the rectory conference room. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Our Lady of Loreto parish center, 37A Massasoit Road. Bring a lunch, followed by socializing and bingo.

Ladies of Faith meetings will be held every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at St. Mary Church, 640 Main St. The goal of the group is to practice faith, charity and have social gatherings.

St. Peter Parish will offer the ALPHA program on Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 13-May 7, Sessions will be held in the parish hall, 39 Church Ave. ALPHA is a series of interactive sessions to help people explore the basics of the Christian faith. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

The Kolbe Family Group is open to friends and family of loved ones who are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. 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. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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.

St. Cecilia Parish will hold Lenten soup suppers Wednesdays in the parish center, 188 Mechanic St., 4-6:30 p.m. starting Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14 - March 20 (on Ash Wednesday only, a soup lunch will be served 11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Pay what you can. All proceeds go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

All Moms are welcome to join the Catholic Moms meeting bi-weekly at St. Roch Parish, 334 Main St., 5-6 p.m., Wednesdays. This week meet and chat, children are welcome. Contact Gina Hamwey at 774-571-2314 or gina.hamwey@gmail.com. CLICK FOR Upcoming meetings.

ESL CLASSES-WORCESTER: Our Lady of Providence hosts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in two 10-week sessions in the former Marie Anne Center, 236 Lincoln St. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at mosadnick@olpworcester.org for details.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St.

St. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. 

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.

Holy Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.

Ladies of St. Anna’s society will hold its Lenten fish dinners Fridays during Lent beginning Feb. 16 - March 22, 4-7 p.m. or until sold out, in St. Anna’s church hall, 194 Lancaster St. $13/adults. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., holds adoration 3-6:30 p.m. Fridays, starting with Divine Mercy chaplet and followed by Mass in Polish.

The KofC Council 12710 will hold its fish fry 4 p.m., Fridays of Lent at the trailer in the parking lot of St. Mark's Parish, 356 Boston Rd.

St. Louis Parish will hold it Lenten fish dinner in the church hall, 14 Lake St., 4:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays Feb. 16- March 22. $15/meal (eat in or take out) includes your choice of baked fish and baked potato OR fried fish and chips with coleslaw. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Denis, 27 Manchaug St., will serve Lenten fish dinners most Fridays during Lent, 5-6:30 p.m., (NOT on Mar. 15 or 29), dine in or take out. Order tickets up to 7 p.m. Thursday prior at SaintDenisChurch.com/fish-dinners or at the door Friday (while supplies last). Cash, check or Square payments accepted on arrival. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

The Knights of Columbus Council # 88, 44 Circuit Ave. N, will hold its fish fries 5-8 p.m., Fridays during Lent. Call for reservations 508-752-2475. CLICK FOR MENU.

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

Back to Basics Narcotics Anonymous Support group for those attempting to recover from drugs meets 7-8 p.m., Fridays at Our Lady of Lourdes Chruch in the parish hall, 1290 Grafton St. National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St., will hold its St. Patrick Irish Festival 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24. Admission is $5 and includes live Irish music and step dancers. Food, beer and wine sold separately; corned beef dinner - $15; corned beef sandwich and chips $10.

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. CLICK FOR MORE.

Christ the King’s Women’s Guild will host its annual Lenten Evening of Recollection Monday, Feb. 26. Father Stephen M. Gemme will present “Lent: Prayer, Almsgiving, Holiness and Charity.” Donation is $18 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP by Feb. 23 to Donna Byrnes at 508-753-3024 or dbyrnes@charter.net . CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The Our Lady of Czestochowa book club meets 7-8:15 p.m., Mondays in the church hall. Visit olcworcester.com for the list of upcoming books or contact Julie at 508-320-2965. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 70 W. Main St., will hold exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration after its 9 a.m. Mass Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including the rosary at 9:30 a.m., the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m., prayers for the sanctity of life at 5 p.m., and concluding with Benediction at 6 p.m. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Mt. Carmel Golden Years Club is always welcoming new members. Meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, in the Our Lady of Loreto parish center, 37A Massasoit Road. Bring a lunch, followed by socializing and bingo.

St. Peter Parish will offer the ALPHA program on Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 13-May 7, Sessions will be held in the parish hall, 39 Church Ave. ALPHA is a series of interactive sessions to help people explore the basics of the Christian faith. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

St. Joseph Parish, 53 Whitcomb St., is starting an adult men’s group for Bible study, and small group conversations. Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the rectory. Call the rectory 508-943-0467 or Lucien LaPorte at 401-447-9399 for information. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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.

St. Cecilia Parish will hold Lenten soup suppers Wednesdays in the parish center, 188 Mechanic St., 4-6:30 p.m. starting Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14 - March 20 (on Ash Wednesday only, a soup lunch will be served 11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Pay what you can. All proceeds go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

ESL CLASSES-WORCESTER: Our Lady of Providence hosts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in two 10-week sessions in the former Marie Anne Center, 236 Lincoln St. Contact Meaghan O’Sadnick at mosadnick@olpworcester.org for details.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St., will hold a 9-month novena to St. Joan of Arc once a month (every 4th Wednesday) for 9 months with a 6:30 p.m. prayer session including a speaker that has led our parish during its establishment. Please join us.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St.

St. John Paul Parish holds eucharistic adoration Thursdays after the 8:45 a.m. Mass, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. 

St. Louis, Webster Session 3 of 300Methodology and Classroom Management.

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.

Holy Family Academy holds bingo Thursdays, 6:30-10 p.m., in the Holy Rosary Church hall,135 Nichols St. Doors open at 4:30.