Fr David Mary will be away from Friday February 5th until Friday February 12th.
Altar Servers: We are still looking for more young people to step up and serve at the Holy sacrifice of the Mass. If you would like to be an altar server, please come to the sacristy 15 minutes before Mass begins and Fr David Mary and the current servers will train the young person during Mass. We encourage all young people from 3rd to 12th grade to join our team of awesome Altar Servers.
Knights of Columbus Information Meeting for all men o the Parish will be held on Monday February 1st at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Presentation of the Lord Tuesday February 2nd the Mass will begin with the blessing of Candles in the Parish Hall followed by a procession to the Church for the Holy Mass. Daily Mass attendants are asked to meet for Mass in the Parish Hall at 8:00am.
Adult Faith Formation February 2nd "More About the Blessed Mother", February 9th Cancelled, Resume February 16th
Blessing of Throats Wednesday February 3rd at the 8am Mass. Due to Covid Restrictions Father David Mary will do a general blessing over the congregation
There is NO first Friday or First Saturday Devotions this Month (Fr David Mary is away)
There is Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Friday February 5th and 12th. Fr David Mary is away so there will be prayer but no exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and benediction.
Next Pro-Life Meeting is on Saturday February 13th at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall -All are welcome!
Evangelization Team Meeting Monday February 15th at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall. In order to initiate phase 3 of our parish rebuilding program, Fr David Mary is assembling and coordinating a team of parishioners who will begin the work of drawing fallen away Catholics back to Church and welcoming non-Catholic to come and experience the beauty and richness of our Catholic Faith. If you wish to be part of the team, you are welcome to join us for this initial meeting. -All are welcome!
Ladies Altar Society will be decorating the Church for Lent on Tuesday February 16th at 6:00pm. All parishioners are welcome to participate.
Ash Wednesday is February 17th. Ashes will be distributed at 8:00 am Mass, 12:00pm Service and a 7:00pm Mass. Due to COVID Restrictions we will be distributing ashes in the same manner as has been done in the City of Rome for two millenium. Ashes will be sprinkled over the head as opposed to our custom of placing them on the forehead.
The 40 DAYS FOR LIFE campaign begins Wednesday February 17th. Saint Jmaes Prolife Ministry will hold our weekly 3pm Divine Mercy Holy Hour in front of the Abortion Clinic in Worcester at 3pm each of the Fridays of Lent. THere will be NO DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOURS in the Church from Friday February 19th - Friday March 26th. Please join us each Friday of Lent at the Abortion Clinic for prayer to end abortion.
Fridays of Lent Stations of the Cross will begin on Friday February 19th at 7:00pm and continue throughout the Fridays of Lent.
The Next Youth Group Meeting is on Friday February 19th 6:30-8:30pm in the Church Basement. All High School students are invited to be part of our wonderful High School Youth Group.
The New Calvary Prayer Garden Blessing will take place at the conclusion on Sunday February 21st at the close of the 10:30 am Mass. All parishioners are invited to join us at the foot of the Calvary Garden for the blessing.
Movie Night: "UNPLANNED" Tuesday February 23rd 7:00 pm in the Church Hall -Social Distance (Bring your own popcorn and drinks). The Movie UNPLANNED is the amazing and miraculous true life story of the life and conversion of Abbie Johnson who went from running the largest Planned Parenthood Clinic to a defender of unborn life. (Movie Night will replace Adult Faith Formation for this Tuesday)
Next Young Adult Meeting is on Saturday February 27th 6:30-8:30pm in the Church Basement. All Young Adults ages 18-35 are welcome to attend. Please bring a covered dish, drinks and/or desert.