Announcing the Good News
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Mass Times
- Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Spirit 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Rosary
- Sunday 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Rosary 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Spirit 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Rosary 12:00 PM SpanishEspañolES @ Holy Spirit
- Mon Wed Fri 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Rosary
- Tue Thu 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Spirit
- First Friday 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Spirit
- First Saturday 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Rosary
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Reconciliation/Penance
- 1st Friday: 7:00 PM to 7:25 PM During Eucharistic Adoration @ Holy Spirit
- Saturday: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM At Holy Spirit 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM At Holy Rosary
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Follow the links below for Driving Directions
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Calendar
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Read MoreSaturday, May 8, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sunday, May 9, 2:00 PMLatin Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Click for more information.Read More
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Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 PMHeld in person in Holy Rosary Hall or you can join by teleconference by dialing 425-535-9043. Click for more information and for copies of the weekly study guides.Read More
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Wednesday, May 12See this page to make reservationRead More
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Wednesday, May 12, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PMAdoration held all day Wednesday in Holy Rosary (enter ramp door on side of church). Click for more information.Read More
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Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 PMat Holy SpiritRead More
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Thursday, May 13Masses: 7:30am @ Holy Spirit, 9:00am and 7:00pm @ Holy RosaryRead More
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eucharistic ADORation -stop in for private prayer
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Holy Rosary Church
- 1st Friday: 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM Following 6:30PM Mass @ Holy Spirit
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Acts 16:1-10Responsorial Psalm 100:1b-2, 3, 5Gospel Jn 15:18-21
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- We will be holding receptions this week to give an opportunity to learn more about the Legacy of Hope Capitol Campaign and see a presentation of how we plan to use the funds that will come to us. They will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Please see below for the schedule. You can sign up by using the electronic link below or calling the office.
- This Thursday is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Masses will be held at 7:30am at Holy Spirit, and 9:00am and 7:00pm at Holy Rosary. There will also be a vigil Mass at 6:30 PM on Wednesday in Spanish at Holy Spirit.
- Our next Hospitality Dinner will Be held on May 23rd. Meals will be offered by drive up or curbside pick up.
- There will be a to-go Spaghetti supper on Thursday May 13th from 4:00- 6:00pm. The cost is $10 and all proceeds benefit our school, Holy Family Academy.
We are participating in a historic Capitol Campaign that will benefit our parish and the larger Catholic Church of Worcester County. You can watch the campaign video by clicking the banner above, and go the the campaign website for more details, by clicking HERE.
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Help us plan to welcome you at one of our informational gatherings by letting us know which session you intend to attend.
Click HERE or call the office at 978-632-0253 to make your reservation.
SCHEDULE OF RECEPTIONS
Wednesday May 12, at Holy Rosary Hall:
12 noon or 6:30pm
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Thursday May 13, at Holy Spirit Hall:
12 noon or 6:30pm
or call the office at 978-632-0253 to make your reservation.
Thursday May 13th, 2021
MASS SCHEDULE
7:30 AM, 6:30 PM (In Spanish) - Holy Spirit
9:30 AM, 7:00 PM - Holy Rosary
RESOURCES YOU CAN ACCESS
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FACEBOOK AND FLOCKNOTE: Please click the icons at the top of this page to follow our Facebook page or subscribe to our Flocknote Group.
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WONDERING HOW TO STAY CLOSE TO CHRIST WHEN YOU CAN'T GO TO MASS? Click HERE to find ideas and resources.
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VIRTUAL PRAYER: CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE VIRTUAL PRAYER PAGE
ASK THE PASTOR: You can watch "ReRuns" of Episodes # 1, 2, 3, & 4 by clicking HERE. Questions may be submitted for the next installment in this series by placing them in the collection basket, by calling the office, or by clicking HERE.
MAKING PEACE BETWEEN FAITH AND SCIENCE: This talk, which occured on March 1, 2021, explored how the Catholic approach provides a way to unite religious faith and the belief in the power of science and reason. For informaiton and access to a recording and handouts, click HERE.
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RECORDINGS OF MASSES THIS WEEK WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE
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New Additions This WEEk (added 5/8/21)
CLICK HIGHLIGHTED LINKS TO BE TAKEN DIRECTLY TO THE PAGE WHERE CONTENT IS LOCATED
- ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS: Video: "Remain In My Love"
in the Materials/Videos section under "Faith Formation"
- ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS: Article: "The Viceral Reaity of God's Love"
in the Materials/Videos section under "Faith Formation"
- CHILDREN: Video: "Children's Homily: Grace and Love"
in Videos and Information under "Youth/Young Adults"
- TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS & Everyone: Video: "Love is an Ability"
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Of Interest
- Fr. Steve's Homily 5th Sunday of Easter 5-2-21 (The Fruitful Plant Needs to Allow For Pruning)
- Fr. Steve's Homily 4th Sunday of Easter 4-25-21 (The Shepherd Protects, Guides, and Cares)
- Fr. Steve's Homily Divine Mercy Sunday 4-11-21 (The Rollercoaster of Life)
- See electronic copy of the bulletin for past issues of "From the Pastor's Desk"
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An archive of older homilies may be found HERE.