November 30th: First Sunday of Advent
December 6th: Second Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent Prayer (from our Faith Formation)
Lord God, help us to be watchful and alert this Advent season, filled with hope and love, prepare our hearts for the coming of your Son!
This Weekend: Spiritual Advent Angel
For those who are not familiar with our “Spiritual Advent Angel” tradition, it gives us the opportunity to pray for a specific person (or family) during Advent. But shhhhhhh…don't reveal who you are praying for just yet. Send a Christmas card to them during the 3rd week of Advent to reveal who has been praying for them.
To participate, please fill out a Spiritual Advent Angel form found in your pew this weekend. Hang on to them until Fr. Bill instructs us what to do.
Our Annual Giving Tree Program
We still have a few tags available for our Giving Tree program. If you haven’t yet taken a tag — or are able to take an additional one — your generosity will help us ensure that every gift request is fulfilled.
- There are several types of tags so be sure to take the instruction sheet that tells you whether to wrap, don’t wrap, or mail your gift. Any questions, please call the parish office at 508-885-3111.
- Return gifts to the church by Sunday, December 14th no later than 12 noon. This is the same day the gifts are distributed to the families.
This outreach program helps families in our Community, Seminarians of the Worcester Diocese, and assists the efforts of the Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope on Canterbury St. in Worcester.
Free Children's Winter Coats…Thank You Knights of Columbus, Council 118
The Spencer Knights of Columbus, Council 118, has purchased 150 winter coats for children.
Winter coats for Girls & Boys sizes from 12 Months to Size18 are FREE while they last. Families with a need should contact Don Rice at 774-289-1055 or Frank White at 508-981-4829.
Congratulations to This Week's Raffle Winners
- November 22: Jim Stewart $50.00
- November 23: Christopher Richards $150.00
- November 24: Raymond Choquette $50.00
- November 25: Charles Gablaski $75.00
- November 26: Patricia Archambeault $50.00
- November 27: Steven Foskett $200.00
- November 28: LIz McNicol $100.00
- November 29: Rita Dzindolet $100.00
- November 30: Theresa Ethier $100.00
Checks are mailed to the winners.
This Week at a Glance — November 29-December 7
- December 4 (Thursday): Food Pantry reopens
- 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.
Christmas Faire Notes…
We still need some more donations of Themed Baskets for our raffle.Baskets can be brought to the parish office.
This is the last weekend to collect donations of Gift Cards & Lottery Tickets for our Raffle Trees! Donation boxes are at the church doors (after the weekend Masses). You may also drop off these items at the parish office during regular hours.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help sell Raffle Tickets at the Faire. This is a seated position. If you’re interested, please contact Michele in the office.
We have a few more vendor tables available at the Faire. If anyone is interested, please contact the office. 508-885-3111 X 103
Volunteer and Be Blessed!
Looking for ways to become more involved in our parish community? There are many wonderful ministries to join, and may ways to give your time and talents to the Lord! 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 Servers Fr. Bill [508-885-3111 x104]
- Lectors Fr. Bill [508-885-3111 x104]
- Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Bill [508-885-3111 x104]
- Food Pantry Moe Wilson [508-885-3111 x11
- Prayer Line Suzanne Lamoureux [508-885-00840
- 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]
Food Pantry Notes
- Thank you for your incredible generosity and kindness toward the Food Pantry. Your donations make a real difference in the lives of many.
- The Food Pantry is will reopen on December 4th. Please plan accordingly.
To contact the food pantry call 508-885-3111 X110 or by email: foodpantry@mqrparish.org.
Upcoming Events At a Glance
- December 14th, Grades 6-10: 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. - December 12 (Sunday), 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (after the 10:15 am Mass):
The Worcester County DA’s Office will do a Cyber Bullying Program for parents and students in grades 6-11. This is in lieu of class for that evening. This is part of our Safe Environment series. - December 24 & 25 Christmas Mass Schedule
- Wednesday, December 24: 4 pm & 8 pm [Christmas Vigil]
- Thursday, December 25: 10 am [Christmas Day]
- January 1: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God [Holy Day of Obligation]: Mass schedule
- Wednesday, December 31: 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
- Thursday, January 1: 10:00 am Mass
- January 3 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- February 7 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- March 7 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
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 Suzanne Lamoureux at 508-885-00840.
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 Suzanne Lamoureux 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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