33 Days to
Morning Glory!
Thirty people are attending this class to learn more about the Blessed Mother and will consecrate themselves to her. As part of honoring Mary, people can bring flowers to place in front of the Mary statue. Our main presenter, Mary Fahey (L), stands with Sandra Bonollo who donated these beautiful flowers. Thank you both!
"I have enjoyed the 33 Days to Morning Glory series because it has set my heart on fire again to pray to our Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, who always points us towards Jesus. My prayers to Mary had run dry due to a difficult time I was going thru in my life, but the retreat helped me to understand there is a purpose to suffering and to find the joy, love, and hope that can come from it. Needless to say, I have started to pray again to Mary! What a blessing! I have enjoyed the facilitators immensely, presenter Mary Fahey, and the sharing within our faith community."
Sandra Bonollo
MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT
FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2022 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
All are welcome - no matter the loss or when the loss occurred.
Ministries!
Above, Dave Moriarty and Mary Beth Guertin prepare for the new and improved Donut Ministry! Three of our dynamite altar servers, Matt, Jack, and Valerie all served at the 11:00 am Mass last weekend and our lector, Michelle Beland, beautifully proclaimed the Word.
If you would like to be a part of these ministries or any other ministries, please contact Diane at 508-278-2226.
Dave and Mary Beth are excited to combine the St. Mary and Good Shepherd Donut Ministries. Both value the importance of having social gatherings where people can come together and share in fellowship. Through the ups and downs and joys and sorrows of life, it's good to have a place to go for a cup of coffee, a donut, and a faith friend to help you through. And as Dave quips, "it's the holiest ministry there is."
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE
In the Eucharist, Jesus wants to remind you that you are never alone, that he is with you.
In your brokenness, sorrows, and frustrations,
In your brokenness, sorrows, and frustrations,
he is with you.
In everything you face—when you’re tired, ready to give up, hanging on by a thread, Jesus says to you,
In everything you face—when you’re tired, ready to give up, hanging on by a thread, Jesus says to you,
“I AM HERE.”
iamhere.org
Parish Happenings!
Recently, Kathy Lilla from the Mother of Mercy Catholic Center in Prov., RI had books for sale in the hall. She donated books to our Religious Education Program. Here Kathy presents a book to Mary Beth Hay.
Welcome!
Gina Hines recently attended a celebration in the parish hall with her three-week old baby, Lydia. Welcome, Lydia, and congratulations to the whole family!
ST. MARY'S NIGHT AT THE WOO SOX IS SOLD OUT!!
Looking forward to a fun night!!
The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life
Information Night: Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 pm - May 23, 2023, 7:00 pm
Weekly sessions begin: October 4, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Each weekly session will include reflection, direction, and a presentation. Sessions will be held at St. Peter Church, 929 Main St., Worcester in the lower church, adjacent to Clark University. Information and an application form are available at ignatianspiritualexercisesworcester.com or contact the team by email at worcspex19@gmail.com or call Dick Kirk at 508-887-0107.
Each weekly session will include reflection, direction, and a presentation. Sessions will be held at St. Peter Church, 929 Main St., Worcester in the lower church, adjacent to Clark University. Information and an application form are available at ignatianspiritualexercisesworcester.com or contact the team by email at worcspex19@gmail.com or call Dick Kirk at 508-887-0107.
“Joy, with peace, is the sister of charity. Serve the Lord with laughter.”
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux