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.

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.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 551 Pleasant St., will hold adoration 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays of Lent, with confession 4:15-5:45 p.m., followed by Benediction.

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.

Holly Ordway, a convert to Catholicism and author, will offer a lecture, “The Faith Life of J.R.R. Tolkien,” at the College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2. Father John Gavin, SJ will host the event in the Rehm Library in Smith Hall.

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. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 W. Main St., will hold fish dinners Fridays of Lent, March 7 - April 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., eat-in or take-out. $15 for Fried haddock, fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce.

First Friday Catholic Men’s Club is calling all men to join us for Mass and breakfast (with guest speaker) 8-9 a.m. at the DCU Center. We meet for 9 First Fridays a year, Oct-June. For information regarding membership contact John J. Monahan (president) at 508-754-9414.

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. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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

Tickets are now available for conference to be held Saturday, April 5, at Worcester’s DCU Center, and are $50/adults through March 26 ($60 thereafter and at the door) and $30/students, are available at catholicmenworc.com. Email catholicmenworc@gmail.com with questions. CLICK FOR CONFERENCE DETAILS.

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.

The Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, April 5, at the DCU Convention Center, 50 Foster St. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the first speaker at 9 a.m. Tickets (which includes lunch) are $50 for adults through March 26, $60 thereafter and at the door. Student tickets are always $30. Visit catholicmenworc.com. CLICK FOR MORE.

The Catholic Women’s Council of St. Denis Parish, Douglas, is sponsoring a women’s retreat day, “Finding Your Light,” with Sister Igne, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at the Immaculate Conception Center, 600 Liberty Hwy, Putnam, CT. Confession at 3 p.m. and Mass at 4 p.m. Registration is $30/pp by March 28. Contact Patty Corkum, 508-320-5743 or Marilyn Marchand, 774-280-2897. CLICK FOR MORE.

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

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

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

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

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.

Our Lady of Providence Parish will hold an Empanadas Caseras (homemade) sale April 6. Must be pre-ordered, chicken or beef, 2/$5, for pick up in the St. Bernard gym, 228 Lincoln St., (entrance on Harlow St.) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit olpworcester.org/empanada to order.

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.

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. 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.

Annunciation Parish welcomes you to join us on 6:30 p.m., Mondays during Lent in the Holy Rosary parish center, 135 Nichols St., to watch and discuss the series Metanoia: A Journey with Christ into Conversion, featuring Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Topics include: Who do you say that Jesus is?, What must we do to inherit eternal life?, Sin and Mercy, and 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 St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Roch Parish sponsors a free hot meal 5-6 p.m., the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the parish hall, 334 Main St. CLICK FOR DETAILS

St. George Parish will hold a Lenten prayer service and confession 6:30-8 p.m., April 8, in the church, 38 Brattle St.

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.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 551 Pleasant St., will hold adoration 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays of Lent, with confession 4:15-5:45 p.m., followed by Benediction.

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. 

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. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 W. Main St., will hold fish dinners Fridays of Lent, March 7 - April 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., eat-in or take-out. $15 for Fried haddock, fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce.

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. Denis Church, Douglas, will hold Lenten Fish Fries 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, April 11. $15/adult, $5/child - includes baked fish, cole slaw, tartar sauce and your choice of baked potato or rice. Also available - Clam Chowder ($5/cup, $8/bowl) and Mac & Cheese for children ($5). Order tickets in advance online at SaintDenisChurch.com/fish-dinners or at the door while supplies last!

The K of C Council 2381 will hold its take-out Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 11, from the St. Joseph Church parking lot, 296 Main St., including batter fried haddock, French fries and coleslaw. Call 508-867-6469 for tickets at $15/meal.

The annual diocesan vocations retreat hosted by Bishop McManus and Father Donato Infante is for men high school age and up and will be held 6 p.m., Friday, April 11- 5 p.m., Saturday April 12, at Immaculate Conception Retreat Center, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT. To register for this free event, visit worcestervocations.com/retreat.

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

St. Mary Parish, 64 Main St., will host a Taize prayer service 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, featuring our cluster parish choir.

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

Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church, 341 June St., will host the Sisters of Life for the first Feminine Genius Brunch, 9 a.m., Saturday, April 12. Cost is $30/pp. Register by April 6 at cedaroflebanonfcc.com/fgb. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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

Boy Scout Troop 175, Holden, will hold a pancake breakfast at St. George Church on Palm Sunday, April 13, after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses. Cost is $9/adults, and $6/children 12 & under. Contact Adam Currier at 508-769-0825 or adam@currier.us.

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, 90 Manville St., will hold its annual ham raffle, Sunday, April 13. Doors open at noon and games begin at 1 p.m. Other raffles and a 50/50 will also be held. Contact Don at 508-615-8434 or ohno7g7@yahoo.com.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 551 Pleasant St., will hold a concert, Lenten Meditations, 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13, featuring the Canticum Novum Ensemble. Open to the public. Accepting free will offerings. CLICK for more.

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.

Annunciation Parish welcomes you to join us on 6:30 p.m., Mondays during Lent in the Holy Rosary parish center, 135 Nichols St., to watch and discuss the series Metanoia: A Journey with Christ into Conversion, featuring Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. Topics include: Who do you say that Jesus is?, What must we do to inherit eternal life?, Sin and Mercy, and 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.

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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.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 551 Pleasant St., will hold adoration 4-6 p.m., Wednesdays of Lent, with confession 4:15-5:45 p.m., followed by Benediction.

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. 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

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. 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.

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.

Father John F. Hamm will present a concert 7:30 p.m., April 21. on harpsichord and fortepiano joined by instrumentalists on recorder and violin performing works by Beethoven, Telemann, and Vivaldi, streamed on facebook.com/john.hamm.

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.

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.

St. John Paul II Parish will continue its Novena to the Miraculous Medal 6 p.m., Thursdays through May 29, at St. Mary Church, 247 Hamilton St. The Jubilee theme is Hope, Hope for Peace in Our Families, Community and the World.

“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.

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

IHM School Saint John the Baptist Pro-Life League, will host its second annual fundraising dinner at the school, 282 Still River Rd., Saturday, April 26. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

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.

Christ the King Parish will host a farewell Mass Saturday, April 26. Bishop-Elect Richard Reidy will celebrate his farewell Mass at the 4 p.m. Mass. Bishop McManus will preside at the Mass in choir. Msgr. Sullivan and Father John Gavin will concelebrate. A reception to follow. All are invited. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

The KofC presents Misgivings: A “Divine” comedy of belly laughs, blessings, blarney and bingo, in the St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 77 Mendon St., Saturday, April 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. and $20 includes snacks and refreshments. For tickets contact Phil Chiefly 508-509-8870 Jeff Richard 508-475-8950.

POSTPONED CANONIZATION UNTIL NEW POPE ELECTED. St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish will host a live viewing of the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, in the parish hall, 80 Union St., Clinton, 4:30 a.m., Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27. Join us in viewing the Holy Mass and canonization live from St. Peter’s Square (10:30 a.m. Rome time). Set your alarms!

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.

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 19 Winter St., will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, with confessions at noon and Mass of anointing at 2 p.m.

St. Cecilia Parish, 170 Mechanic St., welcomes the Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for an afternoon of music with Our Lady, 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27.

Annunciation Parish will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, at Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., with confessions 2-3 p.m., followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Confessions may be heard in several languages including English, Spanish and French.

The Christian Community Choir will present Redeemer: the Easter Musical 3 p.m., Sunday, April 27 at St. John the Baptist Church. All are welcome.

St. Aloysius-St. Jude Parish, 489 Pleasant St., will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 3-4 p.m. with eucharistic adoration, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a homily, anointing of the sick and Benediction.

St. Joseph the Good Provider and Immaculate Conception Parishes will join St. John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish, 80 Union St., to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27. A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Blessed Sacrament Parish, 551 Pleasant St., will celebrate its Blessed Sacrament Novena, for 9 Sundays (3 p.m.) April 27 - June 22, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).

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.

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. Anthony Parish, 84 Salem St., will hold its St. Anthony novena 7 p.m. on nine consecutive Tuesdays, April 29 - June 24. Services include novena prayers, sermon and Benediction with veneration of the relic of St. Anthony of Padua. 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.