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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.

Travel presentation given by Collette Travel for "The Shrines of France" pilgrimage on Tuesday Oct. 20, at 6:30 pm for the 2027 Pilgrimage is October 25- Nov 3, 2027, with Fr. Stephen Lundrigan, pastor at St. Columba. Information Night for anyone interested in the pilgrimage. CLICK FOR MORE.

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. Mary Parish will conduct a novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots during Eucharistic Adoration at 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Dec. 1, in the church, 640 Main St., to lift up the “knots” in our lives.

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.

The St. George’s young adult group (20-35) will hold Halloween party 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 at St. George, 38 Brattle St., with pizza, music, BINGO, games and prizes. Costume is optional. Visit saintgeorgesparish.org/youthyoungadult-ministry or contact Amber LaBonte at [email protected].

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena for nine consecutive Tuesdays through Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., in the church, 37 Massasoit Road. All are welcome and bring a friend. CLICK FOR SPEAKERS.

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.

Notre Dame Health Care will hold its 2026 Fall Award Event 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester. Visit tinyurl.com/25vvfmdm to reserve your seat (breakfast included) for $50 by Oct. 2. Among the honorees this year are The Mustard Seed and Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope.

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.

The SERRA CLUB OF SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St. Beginning with adoration at 5 p.m., Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting and refreshments in the parish center. Father Richard W. Polek will be our guest speaker. All interested are welcome to attend. RSVP and questions [email protected].

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will hold a family rosary devotion dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesdays of October in the Chapel of the Holy Spouses, Mary and Joseph at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main St., concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

St. Cecilia Parish will offer Wednesday night study sessions 7:40-8:40 p.m. in the rectory conference room (down the outside stairs by the back door), 170 Mechanic St., as follows: Mgsr. James P. Moroney will lead a study, Basic Catholic Prayers: Their Origin and Meaning, Oct. 8, 14, 21 and 28; Father Paul J. Shaughnessy, SJ, will present an Introduction to Moral Theology, from 7:40-8:40 p.m., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Dec. 2.

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 II 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. 

Our Lady of Hope Parish welcomes all in celebrating the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi and his Transit to Heaven. The St. Francis Night Series will be held at St. James Church, So. Grafton, Oct. 8, 15, and 22. Each evening will begin with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a guest speaker, praying of the rosary, and Mass. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

Our Lady of Hope Parish is offering two Thursdays for talk, reflection and veneration of St. Francis of Assisi at St. James Church, 89 Main St., Oct. 15, and 22. Each evening begins with 5 p.m. adoration; 5:30-7 p.m., a guest speaker, (10/15-Christine Milner, 10/22-Father Richard F. Trainor) reflection, rosary, adoration and ends with 7 p.m. Benediction and Mass. Oct. 22 will conclude with a public veneration of a relic of St. Francis. Contact Lynette White, admin. asst., at 508-839-3993 X104 or [email protected].

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.

The BeLoved Young Adult Women's Retreat is a unique opportunity for women to discover their true identity, worth, and beauty as the beloved daughter of God. It will be held on Oct. 23-25 at Betania II Retreat Center, 154 Summer St., Medway. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdfm4tzk Contact MJ Kriz at 508-341-1843 or [email protected].

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. Anna Parish will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the lower church hall, 194 Lancaster St., featuring raffles, Chinese auction, baskets, attic treasures, baked goods and Nonni's Cafe. Admission is free. CLICK FOR MORE.

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

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish, 596 Cambridge St., will hold bingo Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. 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. Anna Parish will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the lower church hall, 194 Lancaster St., featuring raffles, Chinese auction, baskets, attic treasures, baked goods and Nonni's Cafe. Admission is free. CLICK FOR MORE.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 1400 Main St., will hold a Family Day event 12-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring activities for kids, a basket raffle and refreshments including apple crisp, popcorn, and beverages.

The Marian Central Catholic High School Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th High School reunion 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Auburn Elks Lodge, 754 Southbridge St., Auburn. Contact Lynda (Lederer) Wasilewski at [email protected].

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Council will hold a porchetta dinner 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Bell Tower Room (parish hall), 11 E. Main St., including music and entertainment. To purchase tickets at $35/per person call 508-634-5435 by Oct. 17. All are welcome!

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. 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. Aloysius-St. Jude Parish, 489 Pleasant St., will host a St. Jude Feast Day Afternoon of Prayer 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, homily, Litany prayers to St. Jude, Anointing of the sick and healthy and Benediction.

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.

Father Laurence V. Breault will conduct a series on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI (artificial intelligence), Magnificat humanitas, in the Divine Mercy parish center community room, 48 St. Paul St., 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mondays. Contact 508-883-6726. All are welcome.

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. Mary Parish will conduct a novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots during Eucharistic Adoration at 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Dec. 1, in the church, 640 Main St., to lift up the “knots” in our lives.

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.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish will hold its Miraculous Medal Novena for nine consecutive Tuesdays through Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., in the church, 37 Massasoit Road. All are welcome and bring a friend. CLICK FOR SPEAKERS.

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.

The KofC at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish will host Father William Clark, SJ, presenting “Growing Closer to Christ: Finding God in Everyday Life” 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the parish center, 37 Massasoit Road. A light dinner and refreshments will be served. RSVP (required) to [email protected] or text 508-335-4978 for this free event.

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will hold a family rosary devotion dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesdays of October in the Chapel of the Holy Spouses, Mary and Joseph at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 7 East Main St., concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

St. Cecilia Parish will offer Wednesday night study sessions 7:40-8:40 p.m. in the rectory conference room (down the outside stairs by the back door), 170 Mechanic St., as follows: Mgsr. James P. Moroney will lead a study, Basic Catholic Prayers: Their Origin and Meaning, Oct. 8, 14, 21 and 28; Father Paul J. Shaughnessy, SJ, will present an Introduction to Moral Theology, from 7:40-8:40 p.m., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Dec. 2.

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 II 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. Rose of Lima Parish presents "St. Francis of Assisi ~ 800 Years of Living the Gospel," 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, in the parish hall, 244 Main St. Pastoral associate, Theresa Fugardi commemorates the 8th Centenary of the Transitus, Francis' death (1226). Learn how the spirit of Francis still breathes life into our world and Church. All are welcome.

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

St. Joseph’s Church, Charlton in conjunction with St Roch’s Church, Oxford will hold a Pro-Life Mass and prayer service 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, with guest speaker Rod Murphy from Problem Pregnancy, closing with Divine Mercy Chaplet as part of the Daily Prayers to Save America, at statue for the Unborn in front of church, followed by light refreshments. All are welcome!