“Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” (John 1:38) What are you looking for?  Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world?  Or, is your heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time with God?  Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He wants you to do.

"Jesús se dio la vuelta y al ver que lo seguían les preguntó, "¿Qué están buscando?" (Juan 1:38)  ¿Que está usted buscando?¿Está perdiendo su tiempo buscando las comodidades materiales del mundo? O, ¿su corazón anhela algo más profundo que puede únicamente encontrarse si pasamos tiempo con Dios?Tome tiempo, cada día, en silencio y pregúntele al Señor que es lo que Él quiere que usted haga.

St. Mary & St. Philip Parishes in Grafton will soon experience how the whole Bible opens up once it’s viewed through the person of King David in Bishop Robert Barron’s Bible study. Class sessions(via Zoom): Wednesdays Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6:30-8 pm. For more info or to register, please contact Darleen Farland at:  dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.

“A Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children” will be held at Annunciation Parish in Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner on Friday, Jan.22. We will begin with Mass at 9 a.m followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day and concluding with a Holy Hour at 7 p.m.  Enter the church by the ramp door. Additional details at AnnunciationGardner.org 

Join us on Saturday, Jan.23 for 9:00 Mass followed by Life Chain in front of the parish at 10:00. St. James Parish, 89 Main Street, South Grafton.

Every Friday at 3:00 pm join us at St. James Church, 89 Main St., South Grafton.

St. Peter Parish in Northbridge is having a Pork Roast “To Go” Dinner. Pick up will be on Saturday, Jan. 23 starting at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall.  Tickets are $12 per dinner and include salad and dessert.  All orders must be purchased in advance. Please call 508-234-2156 or email parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org  to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

We face many fears: sickness and death from a worldwide pandemic, job, and financial loss, loneliness, and radical changes in our society. We need PPE (personal protective equipment) for our souls and emotions. Explore eight concrete tips from the Bible, the Saints, and our Catholic Faith. The session includes prayer, reflection, small group sharing, and talks. Speakers: John and Therese Boucher, Catholic teachers of adults and authors. To be held on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9:15-11:30 pm. FREE REGISTRATION (limited spaces available)! Register by email by Thursday, Jan. 28 with your name, email, and phone number to Esperanza Oliveras at cje21@verizon.net,  to receive the Zoom.com video session link.
(Hosted by the Parish Renewal and Evangelization Committee, Diocese of Worcester.) 

Collection for Priests' Retirement.  

Beginning this Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, the parishes of our diocese will take up an annual collection to support the retirement costs of our diocesan priests. For many years the parishes of our diocese have generously supported a collection to assist religious communities with the retirement costs of their sisters, brothers and priests. These funds have gone to religious communities like the Venerini Sisters, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Assumptionists and the Trappists.. These funds have not gone to support the retirement costs of the priests of the Diocese of Worcester. We will continue to support the Retirement Fund for Religious in December but please join us in taking care of our priests this Ash Wednesday as we work to find new revenues to support them in their retirement. Thank you for your support.

St. Brigid and Assumption Parishes in Millbury are looking for a secretary to work Monday through Thursday 8:30 am– 3:30. pm Must be computer literate, and familiarity with office and church responsibilities would be an asset. Salary and hours are negotiable. Call Deacon Ron Buron at 508-865-6624 if interested or with questions.

The Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies in Worcester is looking for a part-time cook to fill in for several weeks preparing dinner on Mondays-Thursdays for six people.  Salary to be negotiated based on experience.   Interested applicants should contact house director Father Donato Infante at director@worcestervocations.com or 508-630-4473.