“For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”   (Mark 10:45)  If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God’s love and mercy?  If you are struggling with this, try changing your attitude from “I want more” to “thank you God for everything you have given me, I have enough to share”.  This change in perspective will bring you joy through service to others.  Pray daily to become less self-centered and to become more God-centered.

“El Hijo del Hombre no vino para que le sirvieran sino para servir y dar su vida para rescatarnos”   (Marcos 10:45) Si sostuviera un espejo frente a su vida, ¿reflejaría el amor y la misericordia de Dios?  Si está teniendo dificultades con eso, trate de cambiar su actitud de “quiero más” a “gracias a Dios por todo lo que me has dado, tengo suficiente para compartir”.  Este cambio en perspectivas le traerá alegría a través del servicio a los demás.  Ore diariamente para ser menos egoísta y más centrado en Dios.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Women's Club is holding their annual Fall Fair Rummage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 am to 3 pm.  The Fall Fair also has a Bake Sale and Coffee along with Raffles.  This is a free admission event, handicap accessible (elevator), held in the parish Bell Tower Hall above the school building.

Come join us at Sacred Heart Church, East Main St., Milford.

Saint John’s High School Open House Saturday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. & Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Contact: stjohnshigh.org/admissions/open-houseAdmissions Tests - Grades 7 to 9 Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m. & Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Contact: stjohnshigh.org/admissions/admissions-tests.

On Sunday, Oct  17 at 6 pm, a Mass will be offered at St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish at 80 Union St. Clinton in which the entire Liturgy will be sung – as a wonderful opportunity to enter into that beauty of holiness which is at the heart of every Mass. Music booklets will be available for all in attendance, so that one can join in singing or simply follow along in prayer. Singers are welcome who would like to participate in the choir for this Mass – the Cor Unum Chorale – directed by Paul Jernberg. A choir rehearsal will be held beforehand, from 4:15-5:45pm. 

This will be held once a month throughout the school year on the second Sunday of each month thereafter. Visit "The Fire of Your Love – The Sacred Liturgy" on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FQfy1G_PirM Light refreshments and Social to follow after the Mass. For further information: contact info@magnificatinstitute.org

 

Into the Breach is a call to Catholic men to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis. For 12 meetings, through videos and small group discussions, we'll learn how to be stronger fathers, better husbands and men fit for the breach. A kick-off meeting will be held  Monday, Oct. 18 at 7:00 pm at Annunciation Parish in the Church hall at Holy Spirit, 50 Lovewell St. Gardner. Contact frank.medlar@gmail.com for additional details. Watch all episodes for free at kofc.org/intothebreach.

  

South County Link is sponsoring a retreat for adults to be held at Christ the King Parish on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 1-4 pm: "Building Together with St. Joseph." Participants can stay for the 4:00 Mass at CTK.  Good will offering will be accepted at the retreat to cover the costs of the retreat. Pre-registration is required. Email Judy at ctkedu1052@gmail.com for a form.

St. Peter Parish in Northbridge is having a Baked Chicken Dinner To Go. Pick up will be on Saturday, Oct. 23 starting at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall.  Tickets are $15 per dinner and include salad, green beans, rice pilaf and dessert.  All orders must be purchased in advance. “Pay It Forward” purchase an extra dinner and we will deliver it to someone in need in our local community. Please call 508-234-2156 or email parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org  to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.

St Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St. Dudley will be holding its final 2021 Drive Thru Polish Dinner Sale on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11-2 am and 4:30-6:30 pm. Dinners are $15 and include 1 cheese and 1 cabbage pierogi, a golabek, kielbasa and kapusta.  Take out only.  Additional frozen Polish food can also be purchased! So come get your dinners, enjoy a great meal and help support our small church!

A Spaghetti Take Out Dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 7 PM at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church Street, Westminster. Menu: Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, roll. Cost of the dinner is $10.00 each. Proceeds to benefit the local Boy Scout Troop. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, please call Linda at 978-874-7933.

Emmanuel Radio Network is hosting our annual Fall Pledge drive on Wednesday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 22. Listen LIVE from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Help us celebrate our tenth anniversary on the air and add prayer requests to your pledges. There will be a special book giveaway on the 21st! Be an angel and support our 2021 Fall Pledge Drive! For More details or to donate visit 1230Radio.com or call 508-767-1020. You can also mail your tax-deductible gift to P.O. Box 20027 Worcester, MA 01602. Emmanuel Radio – Truth for Life!

The St. Anna Society is holding a Christmas Craft Fair on Friday, Oct. 29 from

4:00 – 8:00pm and Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 am – 5:30 pm. Chinese Auction, Lottery Scratch Ticket Frame, Children and Adult Ornament Tree, Crafts, Designer Baskets & Delicious Baked Goods. Nonnie’s Attic filled with treasures. Nonnie’s Café featuring soup, pasta, sausage, pepper & onion subs, hot dogs, brownie sundaes & more. TO be held in the Church hall, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster.

Join us for the traveling holy hour for vocations on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 pm at Holy Family Parish in Leominster. All are welcome to attend and pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life in our diocese.

SPRED (SPecial Religious EDucation) is holding an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 9 to 10:30 AM.at the Emmaus Ministry Center, 17 East Main Street, Webster. (Across from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and the site of the Adoration Chapel.)  Entrance is on lower left side of building. We have a group for children and a new one is starting for adults. These groups are open to all parishes.  Please contact Linda at Lbrink2019@gmail.com with any questions. 

Saint John Paul II Parish in Southbridge is holding their annual Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. NEW LOCATION:THIS YEAR:  LaSalle Reception Center, 444 Main St. in Southbridge.  (Next door to Notre Dame Church) The Bazaar features a Community Raffle, Theme Baskets, Jewelry Table, Bake Shop, Jar Deal, Crafts, Food Court, Religious items and entertainment. Handicap accessible, Free admission and plenty of parking! All are welcome.

Our 12^th annual pew count weekend will soon be upon us. During the weekend of October 17 / 18, we ask that parishes take a headcount during all of the Masses. Please review the attached memo for instructions and use the form provided to submit your results. Thank you.

Below please find a letter from Bishop McManus to announce the annual World Mission Sunday collection on Oct 16/17 and take up the collection on the weekend of October 24. Text is also found on the website under Bulletin Letters and Inserts.

Remember that you can promote your dinners and events on your eCahtolic website, include a form to accept payments with credit cards, and reach people who otherwise cannot get to your rectory during office hours. credit card fees through this are very low and you do not pay the monthly set up fee as part of the diocesan plan. Contact worcester@ecatholic.com to learn more.