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.

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. 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 Paul II Parish will hold its annual Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9-May 2, in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton 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.

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 adoration and confession with kids' activity. 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. 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.

The Roman Catholic Dioceses of Massachusetts have invited Fiat Ministries to host a women's discernment retreat for those aged 18-30, April 5-7, For more information, visit fiatministries.org/retreat-worcester/ CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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.

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.

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

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.

Urban Missionaries' Flea Market, 242 Canterbury St., is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through September. New merchandise/sellers every week. T. Dealers are welcome. $20/first table; $10 additional tables; set up is 7 a.m. Reservations are required. Accepting credit cards. Contact mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com or call 508-831-7455.

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

St. Peter Parish is currently accepting donations for its June 1 yard sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays in April-May at the parish garage, 39 Church Ave. Visit stpeterrockdale.org to view a complete list of what is being accepted. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.

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.

Holy Family Academy's Annual Wisdom, Grace, & Strength Gala will be held 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Colonial Hotel, 625 Betty Spring Rd. The evening includes cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing. For tickets, visit givebutter.com/c/HFAgala2024. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Mary Parish, 77 Mendon St., will host evening adoration by candlelight Saturday, April 6, 6 p.m. - Sunday, April 7, 6 a.m. to honor the message of the Divine Mercy. Two people per hour are needed to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. To sign-up for an hour or more of adoration, contact Lynn Normandin at lnormandin@worcester.edu.

St. Aloysius-St. Jude Parish, 489 Pleasant St., will hold Divine Mercy devotions 2-3 p.m., Sunday, April 7, including, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, homily, Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, sacrament of the anointing of the sick, and Benediction.

St. Joseph, the Good Provider and St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parishes invite you to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, at St. John's Church, 80 Union St. Several priests will hear confessions from 2-3 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. which includes: a brief talk on the Divine Mercy Devotion, procession of the Divine Mercy image, eucharistic adoration. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Annunciation Parish will hold devotions on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7 at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. Priests will be available to hear confessions in 4 languages. (English, French, Portuguese & Spanish) during adoration, 2-3 p.m. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3 p.m.

The Christian Community Choir will perform Raise the Crown, 3 p.m., Sunday, April 7, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 131 Blaine Ave.

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.

Bishop McManus will celebrate the annual Mass for Life and present the Pro-Life Awards 10 a.m., Monday, April 8, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 Chatham St. Join students from our Catholic schools.

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. Bernadette Parish, 266 Main St., will host the Millions of Monicas prayer ministry beginning 7 p.m., Monday, April 8. to support mothers who have children who are struggling to embrace their Catholic faith or have left the Church. Visit www.millionsofmonicas.com. 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.

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 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. John Paul II Parish will hold its annual Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9-May 2, in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton 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.

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. 

The Leicester KofC will hold a family dinner 6 p.m., Thursday, April 11 at 90 Manville St. Tickets are $15 for your choice of pasta and meatballs or baked fish, salad, and dessert. Contact Don at 508-615-8434 or ohno7g7@yahoo.com by Friday April 4.

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.

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

Urban Missionaries' Flea Market, 242 Canterbury St., is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through September. New merchandise/sellers every week. T. Dealers are welcome. $20/first table; $10 additional tables; set up is 7 a.m. Reservations are required. Accepting credit cards. Contact mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com or call 508-831-7455.

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. Peter Parish is currently accepting donations for its June 1 yard sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays in April-May at the parish garage, 39 Church Ave. Visit stpeterrockdale.org to view a complete list of what is being accepted. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.

DJ Ray Richard will play oldies and country tunes at the dance 5-9 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at St. Cecilia’s parish hall, 180 Mechanic St. Tickets are $7 in advance at the rectory, 978-537-6541or $10 at the door. Subs, fricot, drinks, beer and wine will be sold.

St. Peter Parish will hold a ham dinner 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 13, in the parish hall, 39 Church Ave. Tickets are $17/dinner and include salad and dessert. To-go meals will be available for pick-up at 5 p.m. and all meals must be purchased in advance. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org to purchase tickets.

KofC Council 11080 will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday, April 13, in Dugan Hall, Sacred Heart Church, 10 Milk St. Cost is a $15 donation and $10/under 12 Take-out is available at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include door prize entry. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

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

St. John’s Social Committee will sponsor a bus trip to Divine Mercy Shrine Sunday, April 14, leaving at 11 a.m. $55 includes round trip on coach bus and dinner at the Golden Coral (buffet, tax and gratuities included). To reserve seats, make checks payable to St. John’s Church, mail to 44 Temple St., Worcester, MA 01604, Attn: Judy Burke by April 1. Call Judy, 508-478-9813. CLICK FOR DETAILS/ITINERARY.

The Marriage Mentors Group of St. John, Guardian of Our Lady, 89 Union St., will host Christopher Klofft, professor of Theology and his wife Bridget Klofft, a Christian life coach, 6 p.m., Sunday, April 14, presenting Praying as Husband and Wife. They are also Natural Family Planning teachers.

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.

A memorial service will be held for Audrey's anniversary, Monday, April 15, as follows: 11 a.m. Mass in Audrey's chapel, 64 South Flagg St., Worcester (or outside, weather permitting); 11:45 a.m. exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; and 3 p.m. Benediction. The hosts that have bled at Audrey's house will be venerated in 30-minute intervals with song, prayer and silence. The general public is welcome to attend and worship. Contact 508-755-8712.

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. 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.

Clinton’s Women of Grace group will meet 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, April 16, in St. John’s church hall, 80 Union St., Rooms 11/12. The presentation and discussion will be on St. Faustina and the message of Divine Mercy. Contact Carole Zupicich at 978-302-4202 or carolezup@yahoo.com to sign up. Walk-ins always welcome!

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

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.

St. John Paul II Parish will hold its annual Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9-May 2, in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton 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.

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 women's Cursillo weekend will be held April 18-21, and a men's weekend on May 23-26, at Immaculate Conception Center, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, Conn. Contact Pam Hamilton at 774-239-8909 or phamilton1284@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Poutines and Rapee will be sold 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 from the back of Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., until sold out. Donation: $6.

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.

The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) are excited to announce that Friday, April 19, 2024, will be Diocese of Worcester Night! 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

Urban Missionaries' Flea Market, 242 Canterbury St., is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through September. New merchandise/sellers every week. T. Dealers are welcome. $20/first table; $10 additional tables; set up is 7 a.m. Reservations are required. Accepting credit cards. Contact mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com or call 508-831-7455.

AHG Troop 0716 invites all girls ages 6-17 to a retreat day 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Loreto Parish, 37 Massasoit Road. Registration is $20 per non-troop member. Space is limited! Visit neworcester.ort/ahg-retreat or contact Troop0716ahg@gmail.com. CLICK FOR DETAIL.

St. Peter Parish is currently accepting donations for its June 1 yard sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays in April-May at the parish garage, 39 Church Ave. Visit stpeterrockdale.org to view a complete list of what is being accepted. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.

The Guild of Our Lady of Providence will hold its annual Spring Fling, Saturday, April 20, at Fiddler's Green, 19 Temple St. Lunch will be followed by a Neil Diamond tribute featuring Charlie Lask. The cost is $45/person. Checks should be made out to the Guild of Our Lady of Providence. Contact Jo A. Luikey at 508-450-0478 by April 12.

Holy Cross Family Ministries’ guest, Father James Burasa, C.S.C., of East Africa, will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, followed by a Holy Hour, the opportunity for confession, and recitation of the rosary, culminating with a Vigil Healing Mass at 4 p.m. Blessings will be offered with St. André Bessette oil, held at St. Joseph Chapel at The Peyton Center, 500 Washington St., North Easton. Visit HCFM.org/HealingMass or call 508-238-4095.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will offer a retreat presented (in Polish) by Msgr. Józef Niżnik beginning with Masses on Sunday, April 21 as follows: 7 and 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Basilica, Webster; 9 a.m., St. Andrew Bobola Parish, Dudley; and 11:30 a.m., Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, Worcester. Retreat will be held Monday - Wednesday, April 22-24 at 9 a.m. and repeated at 6 p.m. Confession will be available 8-9 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. Refreshments will be served after each session in the church hall.

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 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. 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. John Paul II Parish will hold its annual Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9-May 2, in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St., CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem St., will hold its novena to St. Anthony 7 p.m., Tuesdays through June 11. All are invited. 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.

A small group retreat to prepare for Marian Consecration will be held 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning April 24, in the Annunciation Parish Center, 135 Nichols St. There is no cost to attend. Visit tinyurl.com/ya22fyr5 or contact Maura Sweeney at 978-632-0253 by April 17.

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. 

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.

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

Urban Missionaries' Flea Market, 242 Canterbury St., is open 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through September. New merchandise/sellers every week. T. Dealers are welcome. $20/first table; $10 additional tables; set up is 7 a.m. Reservations are required. Accepting credit cards. Contact mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com or call 508-831-7455.

St Cecilia Parish, 180 Mechanic St., will celebrate a 9 a.m. Mass, April 27, featuring a presentation of the relic of The Holy Face of Jesus and other holy relics. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting will hold its annual Awards Mass celebrated by Bishop McManus 10 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at St. Paul Cathedral, 15 Chatham St., Worcester. Visit neworcester.org/scouting/ and Facebook /DCCS. CLICK FOR DETAILS

St. Peter Parish is currently accepting donations for its June 1 yard sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays in April-May at the parish garage, 39 Church Ave. Visit stpeterrockdale.org to view a complete list of what is being accepted. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., Dudley will hold a presentation for the English-speaking, 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27: 11 a.m., with a prayer service; presentation, with translation into English, on the life of St. Andrew Bobola, by Msgr. Józef Niznik, rector of the St. Andrew Bobola shrine in Strachocina, Poland; question and answer period; blessing with St. Andrew’s relic; and lunch and conversations with Msgr. Niznik. Free and open to the public. RSVP to niksa@charter.net.

The Visitation House Dinner will be held 5:30-9 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the College of the Holy Cross. Dr. Ray Guarendi will be the keynote speaker. Individual tickets can be purchased for $100 each or purchase an entire table of 10. To register visit tinyurl.com/w72wa6je or call Visitation House at 508-798-8002 and ask for Rebecca.

The diocesan young adult (18-30) group will hold a Family Feud and pizza night (no cost) 6 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the St. Edward the Confessor parish hall, 10 Church St. Contace Dan Doyle, 508-365-7779.

The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will hold their inaugural friend-raising gala at Oak Hill Country Club, 840 Oak Hill Road, Sunday, April 28. Tickets are $70 and include brunch and a donation to support the congregation. For tickets visit sistersofthepresentation.org/gala-tickets or contact Maryann Gisler at 845-567-0204 x123 or mgisler@sistersofthepresentation.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Our Lady of the Angels School, 1220 Main St., will hold an open house 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Sunday, April 28, to tour and meet the staff. Visit ourladyoftheangels.us. Register at tinyurl.com/37tdh3uc

Msgr. Józef Niznik will celebrate a noon Mass, Sunday, April 28, at St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., followed by a consecration to St. Andrew Bobola in front of his statue and a boxed lunch. Free and open to the public. 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.

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.

St. John Paul II Parish will hold its annual Miraculous Medal Novena 7 p.m., Tuesdays, April 9-May 2, in St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St., CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 84 Salem St., will hold its novena to St. Anthony 7 p.m., Tuesdays through June 11. All are invited. CLICK FOR DETAILS.