November 2nd: All Souls Day
November 9th: The Dedication
of the Lateran Basilica
Be Prepared to Receive Blessings from God When You Help Out
Looking for ways to become more involved in our parish community? There are many wonderful ministries to join! Below is a list of ministries and contact persons. We invite you to reach out to learn more — or join today!
- Martha Mary Guild– Cheryl Benoit 508-612-2648
- Monthly Meals Ministry– Sandra Fritze 508-414-7779
- Prayer Shawl Ministry-Linda Angers 774-272-1634
- Men's Group-Fr. Bill 508-885-3111 x104
- Choir-Sandra Fritze 508-414-7779
- Sunday Coffee Hour-Darcy Simons 508-334-3307
- Writing Ministry-Sylvia Berthiaume 508-885-3688
- Altar Server-Fr. Bill 508-885-3111 x104
- Lector-Fr. Bill 508-885-3111 x104
- Eucharistic Minister-Fr. Bill 508-885-3111 x104
- Food Pantry-Moe Wilson 508-885-3111 x110
- Prayer Line-Suzanne Lamoureux 508-885-0084
- Thanksgiving Community Dinner-Sandra Fritze 508-414-7779
- Fundraising Committee-Gen Strakosz 508-885-3111 x102
- Family Wellness Fund-Gen Strakosz 508-885-3111 x102
- General Volunteer (assisting office as needed) 508-885-3111
Thanksgiving Day Will Be Here Before We Know it…
It’s time to start thinking about our Thanksgiving Community Dinner & get our helpers lined up! There are many ways to help! Volunteers are needed to prep & cook food, bake pies, set up the hall, serve, cleanup, package meals and deliver meals. Call Michele at 508-885-3111 x 103 and let us know how you will help this year.
Christmas Faire Notes…
Help Make Our Christmas Faire a Success! We will accept donations for our upcoming Christmas Faire from November 8-23. Please bring gently used Christmas Ornaments, Christmas Décor, and Themed Raffle Baskets to help make this year’s event festive and fun. Donations can be dropped off in the parish hall—just look for the table marked “Christmas Faire.”
We also need donations of Gift Cards & Lottery Tickets for our Raffle Trees! Donation boxes will be available at the church doors after weekend Masses from Nov. 8-29 and will be checked after each Mass. You may also drop off these items at the parish office during regular hours. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Would you like a table at the Faire? Vendor applications for the Christmas Faire are available on our parish website, the church entrances and at the office.
Calling All Vendors!
Help us spread the word: Invite your family and friends to participate in our annual Christmas Faire on Saturday, December 6th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.
See the image below.
This Week at a Glance — October 18-26
- November 1 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- November 2 (Sunday), 9:00 - 9:20 am: Parent-Teacher session for Grades K-5
- November 2 (Sunday), 11:15 am in the church: choir rehearsal
New members are always welcome! Please let Sandy Fritze know if you are unable to attend the practice. - November 8 (Saturday), 5 pm - 8 pm in the church hall: Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Purchase tickets at the door the evening of the event ! Adults $10, & Children (12 & under) $8 Proceeds from this dinner will go toward the troop’s annual scouting trip. - November 8-23: Donations for Our Christmas Faire Accepted
Please bring in the following to help make this year’s event festive and fun. Donations can be dropped off in the parish hall—just look for the table marked “Christmas Faire”.- Gently used Christmas Ornaments
- Christmas Décor
- Themed Raffle Baskets to help make this year’s event festive and fun.
- We also need donations of Gift Cards & Lottery Tickets for our Raffle Trees! Donation boxes will be available at the church doors after weekend Masses from Nov. 8-29 and will be checked after each Mass. You may also drop off these items at the parish office during regular hours. Thank you for your generosity and support!
- Would you like a table at the Faire? Vendor applications for the Christmas Faire are available below, at the office, and on our website homepage under Quicklinks [www.maryqueenoftherosary.org ]
- November 9 (Sunday)
- 12 pm - 3 pm, Grades 6-8 Service Day at the Cemetery to help prepare for Veterans' Day
- 1 pm - 6pm: Youth Rally (Mass Included) for grades 9-11
November Calendar Raffle
Proceeds from this Raffle will go toward upgrading the lighting in the sanctuary to give proper accent to our beautiful altars. Get your entries into the parish office. The first drawing is November 1st!
Food Pantry Notes
- Food Pantry needs: Cream of mushroom soup and French fried onions
- 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
- November 12 (Wednesday), 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Monthly Meal
Menu: Baked chicken, rice pilaf vegegable, dessert, and a beverage
No reservations needed. A free-will donation helps support this ministry. - November 15 (Saturday), Fall Cemetary Cleanup, Community Service Day, 9 am - 2 pm
Volunteer your time to help spruce up our beautiful cemetery ! Come for the day or just a few hours. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Bring rakes, leaf blowers & work gloves. This is a great opportunity to fill community service time for Jr./High School students. - 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), 11:15 am in the church: choir rehearsal
New members are always welcome! Please let Sandy Fritze know if you are unable to attend the practice. - November 16 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass. All are welcome.
- November 27 (Thursday) 11:30 am, church hall: Thanksgiving Community Dinner
It’s time to start thinking about our Thanksgiving Community Dinner & get our helpers lined up! There are many ways to help! Volunteers are needed to prep & cook food, bake pies, set up the hall, serve, cleanup, package meals and deliver meals. Call Michele at 508-885-3111 x 103 and let us know how you will help this year. - 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, 8 am - 2 pm): Christmas Faire
- December 7 (Sunday), 11:15 am in the church: choir rehearsal
New members are always welcome! Please let Sandy Fritze know if you are unable to attend the practice. - December 14th: LaSalette Shrine Christmas Lights trip
Families and parishioners are invited to come as we will have room on the bus. Please reach out to Kelly Sullivan with questions about the trip! - December 21 (Sunday), 11:15 am in the church: choir rehearsal
New members are always welcome! Please let Sandy Fritze know if you are unable to attend the practice.
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.
Parish and Faith Formation Offices
- Office hours: 9am–4pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
- Parish Secretary: Michele Bouvier 508-885-3111 Ext.103, mbouvier@mqrparish.org
- Parish Email: maryqueen@mqrparish.org
- Website www.maryqueenoftherosary.org
- Faith Formation Office
- Kelly Sullivan, Director of Religious Education 508-885-3111 Ext.105
- ksullivan@mqrparish.org
- Food Pantry: 508-885-3111 Ext.110 or by email: foodpantry@mqrparish.org
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