Stewardship reflections for Bulletins
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
“He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him.” (Matthew 4:22) Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him, too. Not everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are expected to put God first in everything. In gratitude to God, we should give our first and best of everything to Him: our time in daily prayer, our talent in participating in one of our parish ministries and our treasure to support the financial needs of our parish mission.
Tercer Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
“El los llamó e inmediatamente dejaron su barca y a su padre y lo siguieron” (MATEO 4:22) Así como Jesús llamó a los primeros apóstoles, tambiénnos llama a cada uno de nosotros a seguirlo. No todo el mundo es llamado a dejar atrás a su familia o a sus negocios, pero se espera de nosotros que pongamos a Dios en primer lugar en todo. En agradecimiento a Dios, debemos darle lo primero y lo mejor de todo: nuestro tiempo en la oración diaria, nuestro talento para participar en uno de nuestros ministerios parroquiales y nuestros tesoros para apoyar las necesidades financieras de la misión de nuestra parroquia.
Vocations reflections for Bulletins
Bulletin inserts in English and Spanish for vocations awareness.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
For all men and women called by Jesus to teach the Gospel as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers, that the joy of the Lord will remain their strength during their discernment, formation and mission, we pray to the Lord.
Tercer Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario
“¡Arrepentirse! El reino de cielo está a mano.” ¿Está llamado a proclamar la venida del reino como un sacerdote, el diácono, hermana religiosa o hermano? Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508)-630-4473 o envíe un correo electrónico a: dinfante@saintpaulknights.org.
Pro-Life Mass
Join the National Novena for Life!
Join thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena,
9 Days for Life,
Thursday, January 19 – Friday, January 27. Get daily intentions, brief reflections, and more. Sign up at
www.9daysforlife.com!
Documentary Film Screening in North Easton
Couples – listen up – want a free, fun, date night? Popcorn and beverages provided! Film screening on
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7pm. Enjoy and be inspired by a documentary about an unlikely hero who had an extraordinary mission! PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON (see trailer at PrayTheFilm.com) is a film about a poor Irish immigrant who came to America in 1927 with dreams of becoming a millionaire. But God and the Blessed Virgin Mary had other plans for Patrick. His ministry drew more than 28 million people to their global events and his films drew stars, like Bing Crosby. Block your calendar and join us -- at the Museum of Family Prayer, 518 Washington St., North Easton, MA.
MuseumofFamilyPrayer.org
January 23 Mass for Life in Webster
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 18 E. Main St., Webster will offer Mass on
Monday, Jan. 23 at 7:00 pm in observance of the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All are welcome! Parking available on the Granite St. entrance and is handicap accessible. For more information contact Linda at 508-949-1218 or
linpaqu@hotmail.com.
Why Catholics Believe in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
(and why it's not such a crazy idea)
Join Annunciation Parish on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by Fr. Stephen Lundrigan on the biblical, historical and practical foundation of our belief in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We will be meeting in the Great Room in the Parish Center on the Holy Rosary Campus. The Parish Center is located at 142 Regan St.in Gardner. Parking is available behind Holy Rosary Church.
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration at St. George Church on 40 Brattle Street in Worcester, will be Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6:00-7:00 pm and Friday, Feb. 3 after 8:00 Mass until 10:00 am. We hope you can come to join us in prayer and spend time in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Saturday Rosary Group
You are invited to attend our once-a-month Saturday Rosary Group at St. George Church on 40 Brattle Street in Worcester. First Saturday of every month at 8 am. The next morning rosary will meet in the Church on Feb. 4. If interested, please contact Jim Hachey at 508-579-9623.
Ham Dinner in Northbridge
St. Peter Parish in Northbridge is having a Ham Dinner on
Saturday, Feb. 11 starting at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Bring you family and friends for a wonderful meal and meet some new friends! Tickets are $17 per dinner and include salad and dessert. To go meals will be available for pick up at 5:00pm and 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 the parish office at 508-234-2156 or email
parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org to purchase tickets or if you have any questions.
Family Prayer Night
Family Prayer Night is every Thursday at 6:00 pm at St. George Church on 40 Brattle Street in Worcester. In the Church, there is a gathering of people who pray for all families. The Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary are prayed. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn to pray the Rosary. Eucharistic Adoration is also a part of this wonderful time of prayer on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.
22nd Annual Catholic Men's Conference
Come and join us on Saturday, March 25 at Assumption University, Worcester. For information check the new website: catholicmenworc.com. Looking forward to seeing you in person this year!
Reminder to Priests and Deacons:
Please return your response form for the Mass for Life on Thurs. Jan. 19 at 7:30 pm no later than Wednesday morning. Details and form were in the flocknote email that was sent to you last week. (Copy attached for reference)