“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7) Many of us compartmentalize our Faith, we bring it out only when we attend Mass or when we attend a parish event. Being a good steward requires discipline and striving to put God first in everything - all the time. The next time you are at a neighborhood party or at work or out shopping, would your words and actions signal to others that you are a good and faithful servant of our Lord?

27^o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 

“Porque el Espíritu que Dios nos ha dado no nos hace cobardes, sino que él es para nosotros fuente de poder, amor y dominio propio.” (2 Timoteo 1:7)  Muchos de nosotros ponemos nuestra Fe en compartimientos, solo la sacamos a relucir cuando atendemos la Misa o cuando atendemos un evento parroquial.Ser un buen administrador requiere disciplina y esforzarnos para poner a Dios primero en todo - todo el tiempo.La próxima vez que esté en una fiesta del vecindario o del trabajo o de compras, ¿podrían sus palabras o accionesseñalarle a los demás que usted es unsiervo bueno y leal de nuestro Señor?

“God did not give us a spirit of cowardice.”  Will you let the Holy Spirit lead you beyond your fearful hesitation to follow Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Vocation Office at (508)630-4473or email: donato.infante@gmail.com.

"Dios no nos dio un espíritu de cobardía." ¿Dejarás que el Espíritu Santo te guíe más allá de tu hesitación para seguir a Cristo como sacerdote, diácono o en la vida consagrada? Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508)630-4473o envíe un correo electrónico a: donato.infante@gmail.com.

Novena in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
The Novena will be celebrated every Tuesday, Sept. 27 to Nov. 22 at 6:30 pm at St. Stephen Church, 357 Grafton St., Worcester. Each evening will include novena prayers, a short reflection and conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Speakers are Fr. Cleber de Paula (in Portuguese) Sept. 27; Fr. James Boland, Oct. 4; Fr. Jean Robert Brice, Oct. 11; Fr. Ronal Falco, Oct. 18; Raymond Delisle, Oct. 25; Deacon Paul Reuter, Nov. 1; Deacon Franklin Lizardo (in Spanish) Nov. 8; Fr. Walter Riley, Nov. 15; and Msgr. Robert Johnson, Nov. 22. All are welcome!

For all Catholic youth members of Scouts BSA, in grades 7 through 12 (ages 13-17), please consider earning either the Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII emblem. Our classes officially begin on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7:00 pm at St. Christopher Church Hall, Worcester, running on two Wednesday nights per month through March. Upon successful completion of course work, retreat and Board of Review the emblems are presented by Bishop McManus at a special Mass. Contact John Atlas, Lead course instructor, at JKARL1958@gmail.com for further info.

School has started and so has our openings in our scout religious emblems program. For Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls appropriate sessions for the six levels of the scouts  will be held as needed.  Please contact Linda Brink at Lbrink2019@gmail.com for questions and interest.

Fr. Frederick D. Fraini, III will begin a Novena to the patrons of our parish on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7 pm and it concludes on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 pm with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert J. McManus. Other guest speakers include: Fr. James Boland Oct. 10; Fr. Jonathan Slavinskas Oct. 11;  Fr. Nicholas Desimone Oct. 12; Msgr. Francis Scollen Oct. 13; Fr. John Gavin, SJ Oct 14; Fr. Donato Infante Oct. 17; Fr. John Madden  Oct 18.    For complete details on the speakers and saints, visit  https://namartyrsauburn.org/novena-to-our-parish-patrons.  North American Martyrs is located at 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn.

On Friday, Oct. 14 from 7 - 8 pm a holy hour to pray for priests will take place at Immaculate Conception Church on 353 Grove St., Worcester. The holy hour consists of time for silent adoration, a short reflection, the rosary, and benediction. Please join us to pray for our priests. Repeats every second Friday of the month.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston will hold its next 6-part series of "A New Day Ministry" beginning Monday, Oct. 17 from 1-2:30 pm.  For more information or to register (required prior to the start of the sessions) call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.

For the past eight 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 20 we are planning an in-person Taste of the Diocese event. We are excited to announce our return to Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School in the refurbished Gymnasium and the video to be shown onsite.  To make a donation, buy tickets for Taste of the Diocese, or to get more information to place an advertisement, visit worcesterdiocese.org/celebrate-priesthood or call Michael Gillespie at 508-929-4368.

St. Denis Parish is holding a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 am to 2 pm.  Crafts, Raffles, Baked Goods, Kids’ Table. Luncheon Served from 11am to 1:30pm. Vendor spaces available. Visit SaintDenisChurch.com for more info and updates.

Visitation House, Inc. is a privately funded 501(c)(3) organization which promotes the emotional and physical well-being of displaced pregnant women in need and/or in crisis through a Catholic faith-based spiritual and religious approach.
Position Overview: The Executive Director as mission steward oversees the management of a 12-room residential housing program for pregnant mothers and their babies. The Executive Director is the leader responsible for all aspects of the administration and operations of the organization, including finance, operations, marketing, fundraising, clinical and residential programs, human resources, and facilities located at 119 Endicott Street, Worcester.  A more detailed job description is available upon request and further interest. All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the Board of Directors at jbowman@visitationhouse.org.

If you are in need of a baptismal font please call Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto parish office at 508-753-5001 or email lisaolmc@gmail.com. Dimensions are 32 inches wide at the top and 36” tall.  Pictures can be sent upon request.

Grand piano  available for donation. Call 508-335-8925 to speak to Paul directly.

Attached please find the schedule used by Central Administration for Holy Days and Holidays for 2023. It is also posted on the diocesan website.