“Each day the people are to go out and gather their daily portion; thus will I test them, to see whether they follow my instructions or not.”  (EXODUS 16:4) When the Israelites gathered more than their daily portion of manna, the surplus became wormy and rotten.  In the same way today, self-reliance, pride and ego leads to hoarding and excessive surplus of goods and money.  Living a stewardship lifestyle helps us discern our “wants” from our “needs”.  Living a grateful and generous lifestyle reminds us that God will provide all that we need and that we have plenty to share.

"Cada día la gente saldrá y recogerá su ración diaria; entonces los probaremos, para ver si ellos siguen mis instrucciones o no.” (ÉXODO 16:4) Cuando los israelitas recogían más de su ración diaria de maná, el excedente se llenaba de gusanos y se descomponía.  De la misma manera hoy en día, la autosuficiencia, el orgullo y el ego conducen al acaparamiento y a la acumulación excesiva de bienes y dinero.  Vivir un estilo de vida de corresponsabilidad nos ayuda a distinguir nuestros "deseos" de nuestras "necesidades”. Vivir un estilo de vida agradecido y generoso nos recuerda que Dios nos proveerá todo lo que necesitamos y hará que tengamos más que suficiente para compartir.

Annunciation Parish is adding a period of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday evenings at Holy Spirit Church, 50 Lovewell St. at the request of a number of parishioners. Everyone is welcome - including anyone who is regularly attending Adoration in another parish or looking for an additional weekly opportunity to spend with the Lord. Begins on Monday, August 2 from 6 - 8 pm and will continue weekly.

A 30-week directed prayer experience in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola is being offered by a team of Jesuits and parishioners experienced in Ignatian prayer.

Starting on September 28, 2021, each weekly session will be approximately ninety minutes and include reflection, direction and presentation. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at St. Peter Church, 929 Main St., Worcester, near Clark University.Information nights will be held at St. Peter Church on Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 pm and St. Richards Parish, 4 Bridge Street, Sterling on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 pm. Information and an application form are available at www.ignatianspiritualexercisesworcester.com  or email worcspex19@gmail.com or call Dick Kirk at 508-885-4462.

The prayers used at Saint George Parish former Grandparent Prayer Group are available by mailing a long self addressed stamped envelope to Ruth Viens, 20 Mary Scano Drive, Apt. 223, Worcester MA 01605.

St. Joseph the Good Provider, Berlin is seeking to fill a part-time custodial position. 

This individual would maintain the church and grounds. This is a part-time hourly position averaging 15 hours per week. If interested please contact the parish office: 978-838-9922 or email stjoe9922@charter.net for more details.

Attached please find the pdf of the letter for the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe to be announced on the weekend of Aug 1 and taken up on the weekend of August 8. The text version as well as the pdf are also available on the Diocesan website under Bulletins and Inserts.

The Chancery will be open Monday - Thursday from 8 am to 5:30 and closed on Fridays through August 20 inclusive. The building is open by appointment only, but closed to the general public. When visiting please use the front door and call the person you are meeting from the front vestibule to meet you. a phone and directory are conveniently located in the lobby. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated are still asked to wear a mask following state and CDC guidelines.