“Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.”  (MARK 9:41)  We are made in God’s image and likeness.  We tend to forget this.  When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them?  When others look at you, do they see the face of Jesus in you?  When we realize that all lives matter to God, then gratitude and generously become easier.  Why?  Because that’s the way we are made!  We are one Body of Christ; when one of us is hurting, all of us feel the pain.

 "Les aseguro que cualquiera que les dé un vaso de agua en mi nombre por ser ustedes de Cristo no perderá su recompensa.”  (MARCOS 9:41)  Somos hechos a imagen y semejanza de Dios.  Tenemos la tendencia a olvidar eso. Cuándo mira a los demás, ¿ve en ellos la cara de Jesús?  Cuándo los demás lo miran a usted, ¿ven la cara de Jesús en usted?  Cuando notamos que todas las vidas le importan a Dios, entonces la gratitud y la generosidad se nos hacen más fácil.  ¿Por qué?  ¡Porque esa es la manera en la que fuimos hechos!  Somos uno en el Cuerpo de Cristo: cuando uno de nosotros sufre, todos sentimos el dolor.

Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln Street, Worcester will offer ESL-English classes for adults on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning on Sept. 27 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $30 registration, $30 for books. You can register on the first day of class. Contact Monde at 508-425-9254.

Horizons for Homeless Children created the Playspace Program with the belief that play is essential to healthy childhood development, and every child has the right to play. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many children in shelters have been staying in their rooms and have not had as many opportunities to socialize. Through the Playspace Program, these young children are being given the opportunity to heal from the trauma of homelessness and gain the cognitive, physical, and social/emotional skills essential to future social and academic success. It also provides parents with free time to take a class, make a meal, or take a shower. Horizons will be hosting online New Volunteer Orientations Tuesday, September 28, 6-8:30 PM online. Learn more at horizonschildren.org.

All are invited to participate in a Mass for Creation - Celebrating the Care of our Common Home -- on Friday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 pm at St. John Church, 44 Temple St., Worcester.  Bishop McManus will be the principal celebrant. Sponsored by the Diocese of Worcester Environmental Stewardship Team.

Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Ladies Guild will be hosting a Pasta Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2.  Dinner will be served between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, and includes ziti & sauce with your choice of meatballs, sausage, or both.  The meal also includes bread & butter, salad, a drink, and dessert.  Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children between 4-10 years old and free for children under 4. Takeout meals are also available.  There will also be a 50/50 raffle and basket raffles.  Tickets must be purchased by September 29 and can be purchased by contacting the office at 508-752-1608 between 8am - 2pm.

All are welcome to our Gigantic Yard Sale (Indoor and Outdoor) Saturday, Oct, 2

from 7 am to 2 pm and Sunday, Oct. 3 from 9 am to 1 pm. at St. Ann Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford   Mega flea market, large jewelry tables, many raffle baskets and items, including several quilt raffles.   Don't miss this HUGE yard sale!  

All are invited to join the annual Life Chain on Sun., Oct. 3 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. This event of peaceful, prayerful witness to the sacredness of human life is held annually on Respect Life Sunday across the nation. Life Chain stations will be located at Elm Park/Highland St. and at Denny's Restaurant on Lincoln St. in Worcester and at White City Plaza in Shrewsbury.  Signs will be available at the local Life Chain stations.  The event will be held rain or shine.  For more information, contact Joe Godek at 508-614-5971. All are welcome to join in this prayerful effort to help build a Culture of Life.

Frank Runyeon at Our Lady of Loreto Church

On Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 pm, Frank Runyeon will be performing in a special event.  Frank, a practicing Catholic, has starred in over 1000 television shows over the last 30 years.  Now he does one man performances from the Gospels.  Join us for an evening of entertainment and edification as Frank recreates the sights and sounds from the Holy Land as he performs the parables from the Gospel of Luke. 

Tickets can be purchased online at this link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frank-runyeon-live-at-our-lady-of-loreto-church-in-worcester-ma-tickets-159155164381.  Tickets $ 10. pp.

St. Mary Parish in Jefferson will be hosting a “RUN ALPHA” Training Session on how to launch an Alpha Program.  It will be on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 am - 3 pm at 114 Princeton St., Jefferson. The workshop is aimed at any Evangelizing Leaders such as  Pastors, deacons, those leading Baptismal prep, RCIA and Adult/Teen Catechesis.  Cost is $30 per person - Registration required by Oct 20

For the past seven years, the Diocese of Worcester has hosted a wonderful gala called “Celebrate Priesthood - Taste of the Diocese” as a benefit for Retired Priest’s Care. We cannot let a year go by without pausing to reflect on the gift of the priesthood in the lives of all Catholics. On Thursday, October 28, 2021 we are planning an in-person Taste of the Diocese event preceded by live presentations to be streamed online for those who cannot gather with us in person. We are excited to announce a new venue for this year! Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School will host our tasting event in the newly refurbished Gymnasium and the live Presentations will be Streamed on the internet from the Burke Auditorium. Attendees can attend both events or simply drop in at any time for the tasting in the Gymnasium. To make a donation, buy tickets for Taste of the Diocese, or to get more information to place an advertisement, visit worcesterdiocese.org or call Michael Gillespie at 508-929-4368.