April 12: Divine Mercy Sunday
April 19: 3rd Sunday of Easter
Additional Easter Flower Offerings in Memory/Honor of…
Roger R. Lamontagne
Mary Fontaine
Albert Fontaine
John Fontaine
Maryan Bracke
This Week at a Glance — April 11-19
- April 11 & 12 after all Masses
Tickets for the Troop 116 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on April 19th (8 -11 am) will be on sale. See April 19th below for details.
Presale ticket prices: Adults: $10; kids (under age 11): $8 - April 12 (Sunday): Divine Mercy Sunday
At the conclusion of the 10:15 am Mass on Sunday, April 12th the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration and private prayer. At 3:00 pm we will recite the Chaplet of Divine Mercy together and conclude with Benediction. Please join us! - April 12 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass. All are welcome. Class follows Mass.
- April 19 (Sunday), 8:00 am - 11:00 am: Troop 116 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
- All proceeds go to the 2027 Sea Base trip.
- Ticket prices:
- Seniors over age 65: $9.00
- Children under age 11: $9.00
- Everyone over the age of 12: $12.00
Congratulations to Our April Calendar Raffle Winners…
April 6 Jim Gelinas $100.00
April 7 Bob Hackett $50.00
April 8 Michelle Holmes $75.00
April 9 Nancy Woods $50.00
April 10 Janet Martin $50.00
April 11 Martha Berthiaume $75.00
April 12 Gloria Ciaffone $150.00
Congratulations to all our winners. Your check will be mailed to you.
Food Pantry…
Needs: Kids' cereal, snacks for kids, canned soups
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.
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 ext.110 or by email at foodpantry@mqrparish.org
2026 Partners in Charity Appeal
- Parish goal: $52,000
- Status as of 04-05-2026: 51%
As you may know, Partners in Charity Appeal is a lifeline for more than two dozen agencies and ministries which provide charitable, pastoral, and educational services that complement what we can provide at the parish. We help those in need, regardless of race, creed or circumstance, to find hope. Please consider making a pledge or gift to this year's Appeal. We can't do it without youl
You can also make your gift securely online at https://partners-charity.net/donate. Please note your parish so that it is counted towards our target. You can even make your gift from a Smartphone by texting DONATE to 84576! Thank you! If you have already made a gift to the 2026 appeal, we thank you.
Watch the Appeal Video at home this week at https://partners-charity.net/media.
Upcoming Events At a Glance
- April 26 (Sunday), 5:00 pm: Youth Mass. All are welcome. Class follows Mass.
- May 2 (Saturday):First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- June 6 (Saturday):First Saturday Mass and Adoration
- 8:00 am: Mass followed by Exposition, Confessions, and Adoration
- 12:00 noon: Benediction
- June 22-26: Totus Tuus…Save the Date!
We need college, high school,and junior high school volunteers for Totus Tuus. Reach out to Mrs. Sullivan for more information and to volunteer.
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 the February 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 Are Yours When You Become Part of Our Ministries
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 [508-344-3307]
- Letter Writing Ministry Barbara Braney [508-801-3285]
- 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]
Office of Healing and Prevention
As a reminder, our parish follows the guidelines of the National Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People approved by the US Bishops and the policies of the Diocese of Worcester.
If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, we encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Worcester is Judith Audette. A report can be made by phone to a confidential line, 508-726-2880 or by email jaudette@woresterdiocese.org.
If the report is made by mail, please send it to: Judith Audette, Victim Assistance Coordinator, The Diocese of Worcester, 49 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609
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