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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.

The First Votive Mass in honor of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of Knights of Columbus, in the Diocese of Worcester will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13 at St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston, Tnpk. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 570 Lincoln St., will hold an outdoor Mass in the Marian Grotto on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, preceded by recitation of the rosary at 5:30 p.m. There will be a special offertory and free ice cream immediately after the Mass. Bring a chair.

All young adults (ages 18+) are invited to join a weekly pick-up volleyball 6 p.m. Friday nights over the summer, at St. John's volleyball court located down the street from the church at 149 Chestnut St. To receive text or email updates visit neworcester.org/young-adult-summer-volleyball.

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 of Our Lady of Hope, 242 Canterbury St., will hold its annual Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through the fall. Now accepting credit cards. Dealers (set up at 7 a.m.) are welcome. Call 508-831-7455 x102 one week prior to reserve tables at $25/ea and $15/additional table.

St. Andrew Bobola Shrine, 54 West Main St., continues to offer monthly Polish dinners 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17. The meal includes one cabbage and one cheese pierogi, bigos, kielbasa and a gołąbek for $20. Call 508-943-5633 to order.

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. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, will hold outdoor weekend Masses in the parish’s spacious, covered pavilion—rain or shine: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. and noon Sundays. The parish is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, Hall of Saints, a Russian icon exhibit, a Memorial for the Unborn and a gift shop. Call 508-347-7338 or visit stannestpatrickparish.com/

St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, will hold outdoor weekend Masses in the parish’s spacious, covered pavilion—rain or shine: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. and noon Sundays. The parish is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, Hall of Saints, a Russian icon exhibit, a Memorial for the Unborn and a gift shop. Call 508-347-7338 or visit stannestpatrickparish.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.

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.

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.

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 Cancer Support Rosary Group of the North American Martyrs Parish is a gentle and welcoming space for individuals living with cancer. Carlene Sherbourne, (a parishioner of North American Martyrs who brings both personal experience and deep faith to this ministry) will facilitate weekly meetings from 4:30–5:30 p.m. and will be offered in a hybrid format: via Zoom and in person at NAM Church, 8 Wyoma Dr. To register contact Carlene at 774-696-4812 or [email protected]. CLICK 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. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

All young adults (ages 18+) are invited to join a weekly pick-up volleyball 6 p.m. Friday nights over the summer, at St. John's volleyball court located down the street from the church at 149 Chestnut St. To receive text or email updates visit neworcester.org/young-adult-summer-volleyball.

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 of Our Lady of Hope, 242 Canterbury St., will hold its annual Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through the fall. Now accepting credit cards. Dealers (set up at 7 a.m.) are welcome. Call 508-831-7455 x102 one week prior to reserve tables at $25/ea and $15/additional table.

Holy Family of Nazareth and Capilla Santisima Trinidad Parishes, will hold its family fun festival featuring carnival games with prizes, a dunk tank, a bounce house with slide, raffles, live entertainment, a yard sale, food booths, and more 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, at 750 Union St.

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. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, will hold outdoor weekend Masses in the parish’s spacious, covered pavilion—rain or shine: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. and noon Sundays. The parish is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, Hall of Saints, a Russian icon exhibit, a Memorial for the Unborn and a gift shop. Call 508-347-7338 or visit stannestpatrickparish.com/

St. Rose of Lima Parish, 244 W. Main St., will offer a 10 a.m. Mass with an ASL interpreter the fourth Sunday of the month. Anyone in the deaf community is invited to attend.

St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, will hold outdoor weekend Masses in the parish’s spacious, covered pavilion—rain or shine: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. and noon Sundays. The parish is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, Hall of Saints, a Russian icon exhibit, a Memorial for the Unborn and a gift shop. Call 508-347-7338 or visit stannestpatrickparish.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.

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.

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 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. 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.

The Cancer Support Rosary Group of the North American Martyrs Parish is a gentle and welcoming space for individuals living with cancer. Carlene Sherbourne, (a parishioner of North American Martyrs who brings both personal experience and deep faith to this ministry) will facilitate weekly meetings from 4:30–5:30 p.m. and will be offered in a hybrid format: via Zoom and in person at NAM Church, 8 Wyoma Dr. To register contact Carlene at 774-696-4812 or [email protected]. CLICK 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. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

All young adults (ages 18+) are invited to join a weekly pick-up volleyball 6 p.m. Friday nights over the summer, at St. John's volleyball court located down the street from the church at 149 Chestnut St. To receive text or email updates visit neworcester.org/young-adult-summer-volleyball.

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 of Our Lady of Hope, 242 Canterbury St., will hold its annual Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays through the fall. Now accepting credit cards. Dealers (set up at 7 a.m.) are welcome. Call 508-831-7455 x102 one week prior to reserve tables at $25/ea and $15/additional table.

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.

The 1976 graduating class of the former St. Mary's High School in Worcester will hold its 50th reunion Saturday Aug. 29, beginning with 4 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St., followed by a dinner- dance at 6 p.m. at Luciano's restaurant in Union Station, Washington Square. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, will hold outdoor weekend Masses in the parish’s spacious, covered pavilion—rain or shine: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. and noon Sundays. The parish is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, Hall of Saints, a Russian icon exhibit, a Memorial for the Unborn and a gift shop. Call 508-347-7338 or visit stannestpatrickparish.com/

St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church St., Fiskdale, will hold outdoor weekend Masses in the parish’s spacious, covered pavilion—rain or shine: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. and noon Sundays. The parish is home to St. Anne’s Shrine, Hall of Saints, a Russian icon exhibit, a Memorial for the Unborn and a gift shop. Call 508-347-7338 or visit stannestpatrickparish.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.

The KofC will hold a procession led by Bishop McManus in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, Sunday, Aug. 30 at noon, from KofC Council building, 91 Manville St., to the outdoor grotto at the Nazareth Home where Bishop will celebrate Mass. (8/10 mile), followed by a light lunch and refreshments upon return (free but call 508-892-4528 to RSVP). A bus to-and-from for those who cannot walk or who walk to grotto and want a ride back to the Council will be available.

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.

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.