October 4th & 5th, All Masses: Celebrating Our Parish Patronal Feast Day:
the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
October 12th: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 4 & 5, all Masses: Join us for a joyous celebration: We celebrate our patronal Feast Day, Our Lady of the Rosary
Before each Mass, we will come together in prayer to recite the Rosary, we will celebrate Mass with beautiful Marian hymns. Let us honor our Blessed Mother in faith and fellowship.
Before each Mass, we will come together in prayer to recite the Rosary, we will celebrate Mass with beautiful Marian hymns. Let us honor our Blessed Mother in faith and fellowship.
October: Month of the Rosary
October is known as the Month of the Holy Rosary in the Catholic Church, and it's a time to pray the Rosary, especially with family, to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion stems from the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, when Pope Saint Pius V attributed a victory to the Virgin Mary after a call to prayer, leading to the establishment of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7th. Families can participate by praying the Rosary together, which serves as a meditative and communal prayer focused on the mysteries of Jesus's life.
Fall Cleanup in the Cemetery Has Begun!
Please lend a hand by removing any Spring/ Summer flowers at grave sites. Fall & Holiday decorations will NOT be picked up until the Spring. Please remove any real pumpkins by December1st as they will attract unwanted critters to the cemetery.
October 22 (Wednesday) - October 30 (Thursday): Respect Life Novena
Join thousands of Catholics praying a Respect Life Month novena Wednesday, October 22 – Thursday, October 30. Get daily prayers, reflections, and more. Sign up at respectlife.org/celebrate
Join thousands of Catholics praying a Respect Life Month novena Wednesday, October 22 – Thursday, October 30. Get daily prayers, reflections, and more. Sign up at respectlife.org/celebrate
This Week at a Glance — October 4-12
- October 4 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- October 5 (Sunday)
- 1:00 pm, upper grounds near the Mary Shrine: Blessing of the Animals
We invite parishioners and friends to bring their family pets for a blessing by Fr. Bill. This will take place on parish grounds in the upper field. Please make sure that animals are on leashes or in carriers. - 5:00 pm: Youth Mass. All are welcome.
- 5:00 pm: Faith Formation for Grades 6-10 and Confirmation students begins today starting with Mass!
- 1:00 pm, upper grounds near the Mary Shrine: Blessing of the Animals
- October 8 (Wednesday), 5:30-6:30 pm, church hall: First Monthly Meal of the Season!
Menu: Pasta dinner with meatballs. salad, bread, beverage, and dessert
All are welcome! No reservations needed. A free-will offering is accepted to help defray the cost of the meal and support this ministry. - October 11 (Saturday), 10:00 am, Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester:
Presentation on the Anniversary of Evangelium Vitae (the Gospel of Life).
All are invited to attend a special lecture presented by the Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester, titled Evangelium Vitae: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Gospel of Life and Its Enduring Legacy in Roman Catholic Moral Theology. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High St., Worcester.
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Alison Ledoux at the Respect Life Office: aledoux@worcesterdiocese.org or 508-929-4311. Please join us for this very special and unique presentation. - October 12 (Sunday)
- No Faith Formation
- 4:00 pm, church hall: Christmas Faire Planning Meeting
Anyone that would like to help with the Christmas Faire should to attend a planning meeting on Sunday, October 12th @ 4 pm in the parish hall. Light refreshments will be served.
If you would like to help but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Ken Carville at 774-535-7869
- No Faith Formation
- October 13 (Monday) Special Note: The Parish and Faith Formation Offices are cloded in observance of Columbus Day.
OCIA [Order of Christian Initiation of Adults]…Become a Catholic
Whether you've been coming to Mass for years and are finally ready, or just interested in learning more about Catholicism, we're glad you're here and we are ready to help. Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, formerly known as RCIA is the process that the Catholic Church uses to foster the spiritual journey of adults wishing to become Catholic. OCIA is also the process that helps baptized Catholics who have not received First Holy Communion and Confirmation complete their sacraments of initiation. Classes will begin in October. Contact the Parish Office at 508-885-3111 to learn more OCIA classes.
Join Our Men's Group!We’re welcoming new members to our Men’s Group! We meet on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM in the rectory for breakfast, fellowship, and meaningful discussion. Meetings last about 90 minutes. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Bill at 508-885-1113 ext. 104.
Food Pantry Notes
- Food Pantry needs: Breakfast cereals
- 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.
Upcoming Events At a Glance
- October 19 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass. All are welcome.
- October 22 (Wednesday) - October 30 (Thursday): Respect Life Novena
Join thousands of Catholics praying a Respect Life Month novena Wednesday, October 22 – Thursday, October 30. Get daily prayers, reflections, and more. Sign up at respectlife.org/celebrate - October 26 (Sunday), 4:00 pm, church hall: Confirmation parent Meeting
- November 1 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- November 8 (Saturday), 5 pm - 8 pm: Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
- November 15 (Saturday), 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, St Anne Parish, Shrewsbury: Fall Mini-Retreat for Women
The Commission for Women of the Diocese of Worcester will be having a Mini-Retreat for Women with Kitty Cleveland on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Anne Parish, Shrewsbury. Kitty is a singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, and artist from New Orleans. Kitty leads hundreds of people in praying the Rosary each weekday morning. Visit her website at, www.kittycleveland.com. For more information, email worcestercommissionforwomen@gmail.com. - November 16 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass. All are welcome.
- November 27 (Thursday) 11:30 am, church hall: Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Details: Stay tuned! - December 6 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- December 6 (Saturday): Christmas Faire
Details: TBA
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 September 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 508-885-2626 for the list of intentions we are praying for and to be added to this Ministry! We'd love to have you join us.
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