April 5-13, 2025
April 6th: 5th Sunday of Lent
April 13th: Palm Sunday
Partners In Charity 2025 Annual Appeal
Once a year, we commit ourselves to this ongoing work by supporting this life-giving appeal. We reflect on God’s great generosity and respond with generous giving of our own. With your support, faith in action is visible every day in the compassionate outreach of Catholic Charities, to the least among us; in the prayerful witness of our retired priests and the joy of new priestly vocations; to the many diocesan ministries and programs that heal, teach and care for others. Watch the Appeal Video at home this week at www.partners-charity.net. If you have already made a gift to the 2025 appeal, we thank you. Your gift will help us in reaching our parish goal. You can also make your gift online at www.partners-charity.net. Thank you!
This Week at a Glance
- April 5 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- April 5 & 6, all Masses: Second Collection for Catholic Relief Services
- April 5 (Saturday), DCU Center: Worcester Catholic Men's Conference
The Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the DCU Convention Center, 50 Foster St. Worcester, MA. Registration begins at 7:30 am with the first speaker beginning at 9:00 am. Men of all ages are invited to hear inspiring talks from Fr. Donald Callaway, MIC; Retired US Navy SEAL Sam Blair, Fr. Derek Mobilio, Dr. Edward Sri, and Mr. Artie Boyle. The day will feature an all-day adoration chapel; dozens of priests will be available for confessions at the lunch break; and over 50 relevant vendors will be present. The closing Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Robert McManus at 4:00 pm.
Tickets (which includes lunch) are $50 for adults through March 26; $60 thereafter and at the door. The parish will sponsor any student that would like to attend. Please contact the parish office. Tickets and further information are available at: www.catholicmenworc.com Any questions may be directed to: catholicmenworc@gmail.com or contact our parish liaison, Jim Pervier at 508-922-2395 Click on the attachments below for more information. Brochures are also available that the doors of the church. - April 9 (Wednesday), following the 5:00 Mass: Lenten Simple Supper
- Mass: 5:00 pm
- Hosted by: Faith Formation Confirmation Class
- Menu: Macaroni and Cheese, Salad
- No reservation needed.
- A free-will offering helps support this ministry.
- April 11 (Friday), 8:00 am: Stations of the Cross
- April 12 (Saturday), 10 am - 3 pm: Community Service Day — Cemetery Cleanup (Rain date: Saturday, May 3rd)
- Bring rakes, gloves and backpack leaf blowers.
- This is a great way for students to get service hours.
- Lunch is provided!
- April 12 & 13: Palm Sunday (regular Mass times)
- April 13 (Palm Sunday): Return Lenten charity baby bottles by today
- April 13, East Brookfield Baptist Church, 3:00 pm: The Christian Community Choir presents "Redeemer, An Easter Musical"
Project 351: Parishioner Tyler Josti has been chosen as the Project 351 ambassador to represent East Brookfield for 2025.
Project 351 is an independent nonprofit organization that builds a movement of youth-led service by engaging an unsung hero from each of Massachusetts' 351 cities and towns. United for a year of leadership and service, Ambassadors transform communities, elevate kindness, advance social justice, and gain the courage, compassion, and capabilities to lead change.
Project 351’s 1st service project is a clothing drive. This drive aides Cradles to Crayons which helps kids (infant-teens) with clothing insecurities.
- Boxes for your donations of new or gently used clothing for kids are at the church doors.
- We are accepting Infant to Adult Medium clothing sizes only, until April 9th 2025.
Thank you for your donations!
March Calendar Raffle Winners
- March 29: Stephen Carey $75.00
- March 30: Mike Corby $100.00
- March 31: Pat Monfette $100.00
Congratulations! Checks are mailed to the raffle winners.
Food Pantry Notes
- Food Pantry Needs for Easter: Hams, brownie and cake mixes
- The Food Pantry is open on Thursday each week and is serving clients living in Spencer & East Brookfield from 10am –12pm. Please remain in your vehicle as clients are served outside.
To contact the food pantry call 508-885-3111 X110 or by email: foodpantry@mqrparish.org.
Cemetery Cleanup
Spring cleanup has begun in our cemetery. Please help start the cleaning process by removing any Fall/Winter decorations that have been placed at family graves. Any winter décor left after April 12th will be disposed of by our cleanup crew.
Upcoming Events At a Glance
- April 15 (Tuesday), 6:30-7:30 pm: Confessions
- April 16 (Wednesday), following the 5:00 Mass: Lenten Simple Supper
- Mass: 5:00 pm
- Hosted by: Spencer Knights of Columbus
- Menu: TBA
- No reservation needed.
- A free-will offering helps support this ministry.
- April 17 (Thursday): The Food Pantry will be open for Easter Sunday food basket distribution
- April 17 (Thursday), 7:00 pm: Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Supper
Details TBA - April 18 (Friday): Good Friday, Passion of the Lord
Details TBA- 3:00 pm: Stations of the Cross
- 7:00 pm: Good Friday, Passion of the Lord
- April 19 (Saturday), 7:30 pm: Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil
- April 20 (Sunday): Easter Sunday
- 8:00 am Easter Sunday Mass
- 10:00 am Easter Sunday Mass
- April 27 (Sunday), 3:00 pm, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, East Brookfield: The Christian Community Choir presents "Redeemer, An Easter Musical"
- April 27 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Baccalaureate Service
- May 2 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- July 28 - August 1: Totus Tuus Summer Bible Camp
Bulletin
This week's bulletin is attached below and is available on our parish website. Other attachments include the front cover of the bulletin (important information and phone numbers) Check out March's cover below!
Prayer Line Number
To reach our prayer line, call Sue Mellen at 508-885-2626.
Your intention will stay on the list for 30 days. Leave a message if there is no answer.
Calling All Pray-ers!
We are looking for more people to join the Prayer Line Ministry. Praying is done in the comfort of your home. Call Sue Mellen at n508-885-2626 for the list of intentions we are praying for and to be added to this Ministry!
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