February 1st: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8th: 5thSunday in Ordinary Time
2025 Contribution Statements: Available upon request
Call Michele at 508-885-3111 ext.103 to have your statement mailed or emailed to you.
2027 Mass Book is Available
Please call the office to schedule Masses or Candle Intentions. 508-885-3111 ext.102
This Week at a Glance — January 30 - February 8
- January 31 & February 1, all Masses: 2nd collection for the annual Catholic Home Mission Appeal
See Bishop McManus' letter below for more details. - January 31 & February 1 after all Masses: Blessing of Throats
Saint Blaise was a 4th-century Armenian bishop, physician, and martyr, revered for his miraculous healing powers, particularly for throat ailments, and is the patron saint of those with throat problems and animals. He lived as a hermit in a cave, where sick animals would come to him for healing, and is famous for saving a boy choking on a fishbone, leading to the tradition of blessing throats with crossed candles on his feast day, February 3rd. - February 1 (Sunday), 9:00 am, church hall: St. Patrick's Dinner Planning Meeting
Attention: All who are interested in helping with our annual St. Patricks' Dinner, please join us for our initial planning meeting. We need all hands on deck for this very popular parish event! - February 1 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass for grades 6-10 and Confirmation students with class following until 7:15 pm. All are welcome to join us for this Mass.
- February 4 (Wednesday), 9:30 am, church hall: Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting
New members are always welcome to join this ministry. Feel free to stop in and see what it is all about. - February 7 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- February 7 (Saturday), 5:30 pm, church hall: DPHS Music Program Spaghetti Dinner and band concert after dinner
- Menu: Spaghetti & meatballs; bread, salad
- Tickets: Adults $10; children under 12, $5
Tickets can be purchased by Venmo @dphsmusic, leave your info and your tickets will be held at the door or contact Sandy Fritze at 508-414-7779.
- February 8 (Sunday), 11:30 am to 2:00 pm: Trinity Catholic Academy Open House (Southbridge) — Pre-K to Grade 8
Meet the teachers, visit classrooms, apply for early registration.
For more information, contact Leanne Batih at 774-272-0792
Food Pantry Notes
Food Pantry needs: Kids' cereal, Easter treats for kids, boxed dessert mixes
Open on Thursday each week, 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 at foodpantry@mqrparish.org
Upcoming Events At a Glance
- February 11 (Wednesday): Monthly Meal
- Menu: To be announced
- All are welcome! No reservations needed.
- A free will offering will help support this ministry.
- February 18th: Ash Wednesday
- February 22 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass for grades 6-10 and Confirmation students with class following until 7:15 pm. All are welcome to join us for this Mass.
- March 1 (Sunday), 12 pm - 6pm: Confirmation Retreat
- Lunch and snacks provided
- Mass at 5 pm
- March 7 (Saturday): First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- March 21 (Saturday), DCU Convention Center: 25th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men's Conference "Be Not Afraid" — Brochures are available at the church doors
- Adult tickets: $60 (through March 11)
- Student tickets: $30m (The parish will cover the admission for any student who would like to attend. Please contact the parish office at 508-885-3111.)
- All tickets include lunch.
- For more information regarding this years conference & speakers, please visit our website catholicmenworc.com or contact Jim Pervier, our parish liaison for this conference, at 508-922-2395
- March 28th/29th (Saturday/Sunday): Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
- April 2 (Thursday): Holy Thursday (details TBA)
- April 3 (Friday): Good Friday (details TBA)
- April 4 (Saturday): Holy Saturday & Vigil of the Lord's Ressurection (details TBA)
- April 5 (Sunday): Easter Sunday (details TBA)
- April 12 (Sunday): Divine Mercy Sunday (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 Request Prayers.
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.
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
Blessings Await You…
Looking for ways to give back and 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 [to join] Suzanne Lamoureux [508-885-0840]
- 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]
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