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. Denis Parish, 27 Manchaug St., will hold its Annual Holiday Fair 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, featuring crafts, raffles, baked goods and kids’ table. Luncheon served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Vendor spaces are still available. Visit SaintDenisChurch.com.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Leominster

Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold its Harvest Fair at St. James Church Hall, 89 Main St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1. There will be something for everyone, featuring an expanded ‘Kids Zone.’ Come browse, buy, have breakfast or lunch, meet friends, and have fun!

St. Peter Parish will hold its Annual Holiday Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 in the parish hall, 39 Church Ave., featuring white elephant, baked goods, holiday, craft and raffle tables, a silent auction, and all your favorite foods. Contact the office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org. CLICK FOR MORE!

St. Carlo Acutis Parish will hold its Christmas Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, in St. Joseph’s church hall, 296 North Main St., including a bake sale, handmade crafts, jewelry and raffles. Lunch is served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring homemade soups, sandwiches and apple pie.

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

Immaculate Conception Parish will host Allison LeDoux, director of the Respect Life Office, presenting, “Facing the Reality of Death with the Confidence of Faith,” including a Q&A session and materials, 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, in the parish hall, 353 Grove St.

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.

A Jubilee Celebration of Sacred Art will take place at St. Patrick Academy, 244 Smith St, Providence, 12-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, featuring outstanding local and regional artists. Suggested donation is $10. Call 401-421-7070 or 401-489-6757.

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.

St. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.

Boy Scout Troop 9 will hold a spaghetti supper 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, in the St. Christopher parish hall, 950 W. Boylston St. Tickets are $10/adults and $9/children and seniors. Contact troop9events@gmail.com.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

Join Bishop McManus on the diocesan local pilgrimage to Sacred Heart of Jesus, 5 E. Main St. Confessions will be heard starting at 3 p.m. and Evening Vespers start at 4 p.m., Nov. 2. Visit worcesterdiocese.org/jubilee.

40 Days for Life fall campaign will conclude Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 p.m., with a closing event on the sidewalk across from PP (470 Pleasant St., Worcester), including the rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by eucharistic adoration in the Problem Pregnancy Chapel.

St. Cecilia Parish, 180 Mechanic St., will hold a concert All Souls Day, 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2. The Montachusett Chorale will present a Program of Remembrance with sacred music and the spoken word.

St. Anne and St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., holds anointing of the sick 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month.

The St. Mary and Divine Mercy Young Adult Group will meet 3-5 p.m., Sundays for Bible study in the conference room, 77 Mendon St. All young adults, ages 18-29, are welcome! Contact Jared Guertin at 508-244-7467.

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.

The Mary & Martha Sodality hosts a coffee hour in the Dugan Center, 22 W. Main St., on the first Sunday of the month following the 8 a.m. Mass at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.

St. Mary Parish’s new Prayer Warrior ministry will gather 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, in the Good Shepherd Center, 77 Mendon St., to lift up the needs of the Church, individuals and community. All are welcome.

Bishop McManus will celebrate Mass on All Souls Day 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at Notre Dame Cemetery main Mausoleum Chapel, 162 Webster St.

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.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish holds adoration and Benediction Tuesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church, 398 Vernon Ave., till about 10:30 a.m.

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.

St. John, Guardian of our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 25, with Mass followed by novena prayers. CLICK FOR DETAIL

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. Mary of the Assumption Parish will hold first Wednesday devotions to the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph for those wishing to obtain the promised special graces for the sick and dying. The St. Joseph Chaplet will be prayed after the 9 a.m. Mass in the St. Joseph Chapel of the parish center, 17 Winter St. (livestreamed at stmarymilford.org/live-streamed-masses) For information call 508-473-2000.

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. 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.

A young adult (18-35) group will meet to pray the St. Michael Chaplet 7 p.m., every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Annunciation Parish Center behind Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. For information about this event and/or the group, contact Jonah Kattau at jdkattau@gmail.com.

St. Mary Parish will hold a nine-month Novena to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on the First Friday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. Mass beginning on Oct. 3 and conclude in June in preparation for the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus June 12, 2026.

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.

Divine Mercy Parish, 48 St. Paul S., will hold its fall fundraiser, Raffle Madness, on Friday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 4 p.m. with raffles beginning at 6 p.m. with over 175 prizes being raffled. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

St. Andrew Bobola Shrine, 54 W. Main St., holds adoration 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays after the 6 p.m. Mass, including St. Faustina devotion, chaplet, prayers & blessing with 1st class relic.

St. Anne Parish, 20 Boston Road, will hold Catholic Trivia Friday evenings in the parish hall, beginning with the rosary at 6 p.m. and immediately follow with Trivia. All are welcome.

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

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. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.

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

A signature drive to Stop Taxpayer funding of abortion in Massachusetts will be held Nov. 8-9 after all Masses at St. John Parish, 44 Temple St. Registered voters are invited to sign a petition. Representatives will be collecting signatures and answering questions about the petition. Masses are Saturday (vigils) 4:15 and 7:15 p.m., Sunday: 8, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Call Maureen at 508-414-5793.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

Trivium School (grades 7-12), 471 Langen Road, will hold its open house 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9. Contact 978-365-4795 or office@triviumschool.com. Visit triviumschool.com.

The St. Mary and Divine Mercy Young Adult Group will meet 3-5 p.m., Sundays for Bible study in the conference room, 77 Mendon St. All young adults, ages 18-29, are welcome! Contact Jared Guertin at 508-244-7467.

St. Mary Parish’s new Prayer Warrior ministry will gather 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, in the Good Shepherd Center, 77 Mendon St., to lift up the needs of the Church, individuals and community. All are welcome.

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.

Calling all men to experience Christ-centered brotherhood at the Shrewsbury Cor Men's Prayer Group. Meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. the second Monday (March 10) of the month at the St. Anne's Father Smith Center basement, 130 Boston Tnpk. Can't join us? Then please pray for us! Contact Eric at kofc@ewanco.com. CLICK FOR MORE.

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.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish holds adoration and Benediction Tuesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church, 398 Vernon Ave., till about 10:30 a.m.

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 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. John, Guardian of our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 25, with Mass followed by novena prayers. CLICK FOR DETAIL

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.

Leicester KofC, 90 Manville St., will have a Family Dinner 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12. Menu is choice of turkey dinner or baked fish. $15 includes salad, entree, dessert and coffee. Contact Don at 508-615-8434 or ohno7g7@yahoo.com by Monday Nov. 10 for reservations. All are welcome.

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. 

Blessed Sacrament Parish will hold a Craft Night featuring a Botanical Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Phelan Center, 6 Federal Pl. To sign up contact Anne French. Doors open 5:15 p.m. and workshop begins at 6 p.m. in the Kenary Room. $50/pp includes all materials and instructions.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 151 Mendon St., will hold its monthly healing service and Mass 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, with Father Laurence V. Brault and Maureen Capistran. Call 508-603-1430 or visit straphaeloil.com/schedule/.

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.

St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

St. Cecilia Parish, 180 Mechanic St., will hold its Christmas in Acadia Fair Friday, Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-6 p.m. Contact 978-537-5596 or office@stceciliachurch.net.

St. Andrew Bobola Shrine, 54 W. Main St., holds adoration 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays after the 6 p.m. Mass, including St. Faustina devotion, chaplet, prayers & blessing with 1st class relic.

St. Anne Parish, 20 Boston Road, will hold Catholic Trivia Friday evenings in the parish hall, beginning with the rosary at 6 p.m. and immediately follow with Trivia. All are welcome.

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. Anne-St. Patrick Parish and Shrine will host its 1st Annual Christmas Craft Fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Parish Center, 16 Church St. Local artisans, makers, and crafters are invited to reserve vendor spaces, which include tables and chairs. Visit stannestpatrickparish.com/.

St. John’s High School (grades 7-12), 78 Main St., will hold its open house 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. Contact Michael Foley 508-842-8934 x 230 or mfoley@stjohnshigh.org

The Diocesan Commission for Women will hold a mini-retreat for women with Kitty Cleveland 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 at St. Anne Parish, 130 Boston Turnpike. Kitty is a singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, and artist from New Orleans. Visit kittycleveland.com.

St. Cecilia Parish, 180 Mechanic St., will hold its Christmas in Acadia Fair Friday, Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-6 p.m. Contact 978-537-5596 or office@stceciliachurch.net. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

Miles Funeral Home will present “Embracing Holiday Grief” as part of its bereavement series, at the Holden Senior Center,1130 Main St., 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov.15. The seminar is free but registration is required. Call 508-829-4434.

St. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will hold a brief information session about end-of-life planning in the parish hall, 11 Day St., 5-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. Presentations will be followed by Q & A with panel, Madeline Colon-Usowicz, M.D., Michael Jalbert, Esq., John Hickey, F.D., and Father Lucas M. LaRoche. Contact the office at 508-943-3140 or office@shojwebster.org. All are welcome.

St. Andrew Bobola Shrine, 54 W. Main St., Dudley,will celebrate monthly Sunday Masses for the US, our President, government leaders, and for the safety, protection and well-being of all living in the U.S.A. (English-10:30 a.m. and Polish–noon) CLICK FOR MORE.

The Guild of Our Lady of Providence was established in 1950 by a group of doctors' wives and other interested women to provide for the needs of others. In celebration of its 75 years of service, a Mass will be offered at Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. All are welcome to attend the Mass.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

The St. Mary and Divine Mercy Young Adult Group will meet 3-5 p.m., Sundays for Bible study in the conference room, 77 Mendon St. All young adults, ages 18-29, are welcome! Contact Jared Guertin at 508-244-7467.

St. Mary Parish’s new Prayer Warrior ministry will gather 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, in the Good Shepherd Center, 77 Mendon St., to lift up the needs of the Church, individuals and community. All are welcome.

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.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish holds adoration and Benediction Tuesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church, 398 Vernon Ave., till about 10:30 a.m.

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.

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.

St. John, Guardian of our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 25, with Mass followed by novena prayers. CLICK FOR DETAIL

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 Nineteenth Annotation a “retreat in daily life” of the Spiritual Exercises will be offered Wednesdays Nov. 19-April 22, 2026. Meetings will be held on Zoom, Mary Ann McLaughlin and Deacon Dan Burns will direct the exercises. For information or to register contact 617-686-2287 maryannmclaughlin2@aol.com.

Serra Club North Worcester will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, at St. Leo Church, 128 Main St., beginning with 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by dinner/meeting at Brady’s Restaurant, 37 Mechanic St. Mr. Arthur Bergeron of Mirick Law, will present "Why you can always qualify for MassHealth.”

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.

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.

St. Joseph Church, 10 H Putnam Road Ext., hosts a Secular Franciscan Community every third Thursday evening at 6:30 PM. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Greater Gardner Young Adult Group - join us for prayer and the St. Michael Chaplet!  7 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Annunciation Parish Center located just behind Holy Rosary in Gardner. CLICK FOR MORE.

Divine Mercy Parish, 48 St. Paul St., will hold its Guided Adoration 7:15-8 p.m., after 6:30 p.m. Mass, third Thursday of the month. Father John Larochelle will guide adoration with a different focus using scripture, meditation, suggested prayer, candles, incense and more. Confession is also available during adoration. Contact Toni at 508-883-6726 X3.

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.

St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

St. Andrew Bobola Shrine, 54 W. Main St., holds adoration 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays after the 6 p.m. Mass, including St. Faustina devotion, chaplet, prayers & blessing with 1st class relic.

St. Anne Parish, 20 Boston Road, will hold Catholic Trivia Friday evenings in the parish hall, beginning with the rosary at 6 p.m. and immediately follow with Trivia. All are welcome.

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

St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School, 144 Granite St., presents Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m., Nov. 21 and 22. Tickets are$10/adults $5/children/students at the door.

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

Uxbridge: Our Lady of the Valley Regional School will host their annual holiday fair on Nov 22, from 9am-3pm. The Fair will take place across the school building, the G.R.A.C.E. Center, and the St. Mary's Parish Hall at 75 Mendon St. CLICKFOR DETAIL.

St. Leo School, 120 Main St., will hold its holiday fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. This year’s fair will include area crafters, baskets, raffles, potluck booth, baked goodies, children’s activities and a free door prize $200 cash raffle. The Ultimate Grille Food Truck will serve soups and hot sandwiches.

St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., will hold a drive-through dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. Dinners are $20 and include kielbasa, golabki, kapusta and pierogi, as well as sold separately. To pre-order call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

St. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.

St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School, 144 Granite St., presents Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m., Nov. 21 and 22. Tickets are$10/adults $5/children/students at the door.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish will hold a country themed talent show, “Harvest of Love,” with music, dance, comedy, poetry and novelty acts by parishioners and friends 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22. In St. Anna School gym, 213 Lancaster St. Wear your country-style outfits and accessories. Tickets, $10/adults, $5/children 5-12 and 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold at the door.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

The Leicester KofC, 91 Manville St. will hold a Turkey Raffle, Sunday Nov. 23. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1 p.m. Prizes include turkeys and gift cards. Additional items will be raffled including a 50/50, a full Thanksgiving basket and a gift basket.

Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester

The St. Mary and Divine Mercy Young Adult Group will meet 3-5 p.m., Sundays for Bible study in the conference room, 77 Mendon St. All young adults, ages 18-29, are welcome! Contact Jared Guertin at 508-244-7467.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 5 East Main St., will hold solemn vespers 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, in the main (upper) church with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction for the Feast of Christ the King. All are welcome to attend this service which concludes the liturgical year.

St. Mary Parish’s new Prayer Warrior ministry will gather 8:30-9:30 a.m., Mondays, in the Good Shepherd Center, 77 Mendon St., to lift up the needs of the Church, individuals and community. All are welcome.

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.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish holds adoration and Benediction Tuesday mornings following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas-a-Becket Church, 398 Vernon Ave., till about 10:30 a.m.

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 Mary & Martha Sodality meets 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 22 W. Main St., for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and a 7 p.m. meeting.

St. Anne – St. Patrick Parish and Shrine, together with the Federated Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, invite the community to a Thanksgiving Ecumenical Church Service and Gathering on 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, hosted by Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 345 Main St. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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.

St. John, Guardian of our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 25, with Mass followed by novena prayers. CLICK FOR DETAIL

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.

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.

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.

St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m.

St. Andrew Bobola Shrine, 54 W. Main St., holds adoration 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays after the 6 p.m. Mass, including St. Faustina devotion, chaplet, prayers & blessing with 1st class relic.

St. Anne Parish, 20 Boston Road, will hold Catholic Trivia Friday evenings in the parish hall, beginning with the rosary at 6 p.m. and immediately follow with Trivia. All are welcome.

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

The Immaculate Heart of Mary School Christmas Fair will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, in MacIsaac Hall, St. Benedict Center, 71 Still River, featuring the true spirit of Christmas with gifts, crafts, cookies, music, food, raffles, games, and good cheer. Admission and parking are free!

St. John Paul II Parish invites you to pray the holy rosary for the protection of the unborn 3 p.m., Saturdays at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St.

St. John Parish, 44 Temple St., will host the Filipino community at the 4:15 p.m. Mass, Saturday, Nov. 29, followed by a potluck supper to celebrate Thanksgiving with the parish community and a raffle to benefit the Food for the Poor. All are welcome.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., welcomes pilgrims to Sunday Masses with a blessing with the St. Andrews Bobola relic, 10:30 a.m. in English, followed by coffee shop and at noon in Polish. For information, call the rectory at 508-943-5633.

The St. Mary and Divine Mercy Young Adult Group will meet 3-5 p.m., Sundays for Bible study in the conference room, 77 Mendon St. All young adults, ages 18-29, are welcome! Contact Jared Guertin at 508-244-7467.

St. John Guardian of Our Lady Parish will hold Holy Hours by Candlelight 4-5 p.m., Sundays of Advent, including confession and choral music.