lease Cut & Paste items in your bulletin as appropriate to your parish.    
The Diocesan Dispatch is usually published on Monday mornings by 8 am via email. Submission must be received by the previous Friday for inclusion and should be at least 2 weeks before an event date in order to have an opportunity to be included in parish bulletins before your event. You can email submissions directly to [email protected].

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For June 1, 2026 

Stewardship Reflections for Bulletins

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Vocations Reflections for Bulletins

Bulletin inserts in English and Spanish for vocations awareness.
For weekly Vocations Intercessions, CLICK HERE for English  (en espanol)

“El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre permanece en mí, y yo en él.” (Juan 6:56) Los sacerdotes dedican su vida a orar por nosotros, celebrar los sacramentos y acercarnos a Cristo. En el Día Mundial del Sacerdote, dediquemos un tiempo a orar por ellos, pidiendo a Dios que bendiga su ministerio y promueva su santidad mientras continúan sirviendo a la Iglesia con amor y dedicación. Consideremos ofrecer hoy nuestras oraciones, sacrificios o actos de servicio en agradecimiento por los sacerdotes.

Triduum in Worcester to Saint Padre Pio
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish invites you to a Triduum to Saint Padre Pio on Monday, June 8 through Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 pm.  Our Lady of Loreto Church is located at 37 Massasoit Rd., Worcester.  All are welcome.

Summer Kick-Off in Leominster
On Saturday, June 20 from Noon-2:00 pm, Holy Family of Nazareth Parish & Capilla Santisima Trinidad welcome all around the diocese to a summer kick-off celebration. Join us under the Pavilion at Holy Family of Nazareth for a great time! Enjoy tasty treats & delicious food from local food trucks, hotdogs, chips, and refreshing drinks. Cool off with water fun and sprinklers, groove to Contemporary Christian music from our DJ, and enjoy a variety of yard games for the whole family!

Young Adult Alpha program in Sturbridge
St. Anne – St. Patrick Parish will hold a Young Adult Alpha program for those seeking to explore life’s biggest questions and the foundations of the Christian faith in a safe and welcoming space. Young adults 18 and 30 are invited to attend this no-cost program.  It comprises three  components: connection, content, and conversation. Participants share light refreshments, which helps to build friendships. After watching a short video, participants explore faith, God, and purpose. Small group discussions about the video prompt questions and sharing opinions in a non-judgmental environment.  Young Adult Alpha will meet on June 22, 23, 29, 30 and July 7, 13, and 14 from 7 to 8:30 pm. All meetings take place in the Parish Center at St. Anne – St. Patrick Parish, 16 Church Street, Sturbridge. Light refreshments will be served. To register or for more information, contact [email protected].

Vacation Bible School in Leominster
Holy Family of Nazareth Parish in Leominster will hold Vacation Bible School on July 27 - July 31 from 9:00 am - Noon for Pre K (potty trained) - Grade 5 children. The theme is "Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really is - ILLUMINATION STATION"
To sign up, visit holyfamilyofnazareth.org/vacation-bible-school.

PAST DISPATCH NOTICES

Special Religious Development
SPRED (SPecial RELigious Development) has concluded the monthly meetings for the academic year 2025 - 2026 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 11 Day Street, Webster. They will commence again in October 2026. Please contact Linda at [email protected].

TO: Parish Administration

Catholic Communications Campaign - Announce May 30/31
Please CLICKto find the letter from Bishop McManus for the annual Catholic Communications Campaign. As noted in the letter this supports both national and local Catholic media relations, publications, and online platforms. In the current climate of fake news, AI-altered images and the like, authentic voices in the public square are needed now more than ever! Please share the letter and thank you in advance for taking the collection on the first weekend of June. 

Trinity Sunday Celebration in Harvard/Bolton
Holy Trinity Parish invites the faithful from across the community to join in celebrating the Feast of the Holy Trinity on Sunday, May 31. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30 AM in Bolton and 11:00 AM in Harvard, followed by a parish-wide celebration beginning at Noon on the parish grounds in Harvard. All are welcome as we celebrate our identity as one parish family and give thanks for the many blessings God has bestowed upon our parish communities. Come join us for food, fellowship and fun! For more information, please contact Holy Trinity Parish at 978-456-3563 or visit https://htpboltonharvard.org/events-news

TO: Parish Administration

Lawn‑Care Safety Reminder for Spring/Summer Operations
As mowing season ramps up across our parishes, Catholic Mutual has issued updated Lawn Mowing Guidelines. Please take a moment to review and share these with anyone—staff or volunteers—who assists with groundskeeping. The guidance highlights essential safety practices, age‑appropriate tasks, equipment precautions, and reminders that help us protect our people, our properties, and our parish communities.

REMINDER: Parish Self-Assessment Reports
This is a friendly reminder that the Parish Self Assessment Report for Child Safety was sent out at the beginning of May and due by the end of May. Thank you to the many parishes which have already responded! If you did not receive the blank form, visit https://worcesterdiocese.org/resources-1 and click on the report link to download it.

Mass with ASL interpreter
St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough is offering a Mass with an ASL interpreter every fourth Sunday of the month at 10 am. Anyone in the deaf community is invited to attend.

Outdoor Masses return to Fiskdale Parish
Beginning Saturday, May 23, Masses on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Noon will once again be celebrated at St. Anne - St. Patrick Parish, Fiskdale in their spacious, covered pavilion (rain or shine). The space offers a peaceful and uplifting worship experience surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors. The grounds at the shrine also offer many spaces for prayer and reflection and guests are invited to visit the Religious Gift Shop, open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, visit stannestpatrickparish.com or contact the parish office at 508-347-7338.

Pilgrimage to France, October 4-13
Join Fr. Juan Escudero on a special pilgrimage to France: a journey of faith, beauty, and gratitude! Together, we’ll visit Paris, Chartres, Lisieux, Colleville-sur-Mer, Mont-Saint-Michel, Orléans, and Versailles, discovering the treasures of our Catholic heritage and deepening our faith as a community. For a full itinerary or more information, visit www.SaintRoseofLima.com/parish-trip-to-france or contact Susan McGoldrick at 508.393.2413 ext. 5 or by email at [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities with Ignatian Volunteers
Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) New England, a yearlong volunteer opportunity for women and men 50 years of age and better, is seeking service corps members for the upcoming (September to June) year. IVC service corps members give one or two full days/week of service and commit to a monthly spiritual reflection program in the Jesuit tradition. IVC works with nonprofits in the area that address problems of homelessness, education, immigration and more. Get info and application by contacting regional director, Dave Hinchen at [email protected], or visit ivcusa.org/newengland.

Adopt-A-Student Golf Tournament
Support Catholic education at the Bishop George Rueger Memorial Adopt-A-Student Golf Tournament on Monday, June 15 with a 9:00 AM shotgun start at Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton. This annual event raises critical funds for tuition assistance scholarships, which have provided more than 1,300 scholarships totaling over $4.3 million to local students. Join us for a great day of golf and fellowship. Golfers, sponsors, and supporters are welcome. o register or learn more, visit: adopt-a-student.net/golf-registration. Registration deadline: May 29.

Information Nights about the Permanent Diaconate
DUDLEY: Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley. Register with Kathy Barrett at 508-929-4335 or at [email protected].

Calling All Men: Feeling isolated? Lacking connection? Looking for brotherhood? Cor is the answer! On 2nd Mondays of each month, experience Christ-centered brotherhood at the Shrewsbury Cor Men's Prayer Group. Strengthen your faith and virtue, building bonds of friendship to become better men and disciples through prayer, formation, and fraternity. The next session, a conversion story, will be on Monday, May 11, 7:00-8:30 pm in St. Anne Parish - Father Smith Center, large classroom. Can't join us? Then please pray for us! Contact Eric at [email protected], www.shrewsburykofc.com/Cor

Cancer Support Rosary Group in Auburn
The Cancer Support Rosary Group is a gentle and welcoming space for individuals living with cancer to come together in faith, fellowship, and hope. It provides a prayerful community where no one walks alone, and where faith can be a source of courage, healing, and light. Gatherings will be facilitated by Carlene Sherbourne, a parishioner of North American Martyrs who brings both personal experience and deep faith to this ministry. It will meet weekly beginning Wednesday, March 18 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. and will be offered in a hybrid format: virtually via Zoom and in person at North American Martyrs Church, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn.  Please contact Carlene at 774-696-4812 or [email protected] for more information about the group or to register.

Operation Carry the Cross
On June 6 at 9 am, local native Noah Hajdu will be carrying a life-size cross up Mount Wachusett. Father Derek Mobilio will offer Mass near the summit. If you would like to learn more how to sponsor his effort or join the hike, please check out worcestervocations.com/operation .  All proceeds support college campus ministry in the Diocese of Worcester. 

BEWARE of Email Scams that appear to come from the parish
All too often, email scams are appearing that use the pastor's name or a parish staff name asking for gift cards or donations of some sort. BE VIGILANT and delete these. If you look closely they often use an email address that appears to be very close to the real email address of the pastor or some staff person, but is not real. Know that our parish will only seek donations through normal, announced requests, not an individual email looking for donations to be personally sent to someone. When in doubt, DELETE. Don't even open them.

Divine Mercy Ministry to Seniors
Volunteers are needed to spread Jesus’ message of Divine Mercy to seniors in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As a volunteer prayer group leader, you would lead a weekly 30-minute Divine Mercy prayer group using a simple prepared model of readings, prayers, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. If you feel that the Lord is calling you to this ministry of mercy, please contact Mary Higgins (413) 552-7231 or email Mary at: [email protected].