“Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...” (Isaiah 49:5)  God have given each of us different gifts.In order for God’s plan to work, you have to do what God is calling you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to do.And guess what?God has given each of us a different plan!So, stop comparing yourself to others.Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life.Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and become the saint that God is calling you to be.

“Y ahora dice el Señor, que desde el seno materno me formó para que fuera yo su siervo...”  (ISAÍAS 49:5)  Dios nos da diferentes dones a cada uno de nosotros.Para que el plan de Dios funcione, usted tiene que hacer lo que Dios lo llamó a hacer y yo tengo que hacer lo que Dios me llamó a hacer a mí.¿Y adivina qué?¡Dios tiene un plan diferente para cada uno de nosotros!Así que deje de compararse con los demás.No deje que la envidia y los celos entren en su vida.De gracias por los dones que Dios le ha dado y transfórmese en el santo que Dios lo está llamando a ser.

“To you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be a holy people.” Could it be that you or someone in your family is being called to consider priesthood or consecrated life? Contact the Vocation Office at (508)-630-4473 or email: dinfante@saintpaulknights.org.

“A ustedes que han sido santificados en Cristo Jesús y llamados a ser un pueblo santo.” ¿Puede ser usted o alguien en tu familia está llamado al contemplar el sacerdocio o la vida consagrada? Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508)-630-4473 o envíe un correo electrónico a: dinfante@saintpaulknights.org.

The Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will be holding a Kickoff Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Worcester,  beginning with a Mass celebrated by Bishop McManus at 8:00 AM. Breakfast and a very brief overview of the 2023 Men’s Conference will follow. All current Parish Contacts, or anyone who would like to volunteer as a Parish Contact this year, are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP by email: tjarvis1618@gmail.com
 
Adult Confirmation

The 2023 Adult Confirmation Celebration will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3pm at the Cathedral of St. Paul. This ceremony is for baptized, already catechized Roman Catholic adults—18 years old and older—who have not previously been confirmed. Registration deadline for confirmation is February 3. 

An adult confirmation retreat is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 pm at Our Lady of Hope Parish, North Grafton. This is an optional retreat which invites the candidates to reflect prayerfully on their experience as people of faith and the meaning of the sacrament of confirmation. Registration deadline for the retreat is January 27. For further information and registration visit our website: worcesterdiocese.org/confirmation.