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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 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN @ 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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Tuesday, October 4, 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, October 5, 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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Read MoreThursday, October 6, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Friday, October 7, 1:00 PMAll are welcome to join this group led by Dianne Scott as they gathers to pray, share the scripture of the day using the Word Among Us and sing praise to God.Read More
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Friday, October 7, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMMass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with opportunity for Confession. At Holy Spirit. Click for more information.Read More
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Sunday, October 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, October 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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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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- A new Adult Faith Formation Schedule for this fall has been published and is available at the back of both churches or may be down loaded by clicking here.
- Parish Center preparation continues! Our next work day will be held this Saturday, September 17th we will be meeting from 8 a.m. to noon. We have just a few more things to move (nothing big is going up or down stairs), furniture to arrange, the kitchen and bathrooms to clean, a bit more furniture to steam clean and artwork and curtains to hang. We're getting there and your help can make a big difference as we make the push to the finish line.
- We still are looking a 7th & 8th grade catechist for this coming year. If you feel the Lord may be calling you, please contact Maura at the office.
- Religious education classes begin this week - it is not too late to sign up. Registration forms can be found here
You are invited to join us for our Light of the World Retreat
to be held the weekend of September 30 - October 3rd!
Take this opportunity to reinvigorate your faith
and prepare to share Christ's light with the world.
To learn more about this free retreat which will be right here in our held in our own parish and register please click the picture above.
We will be beginning Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday October 19th and will be offereing a 1 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Session. This program for children ages 3 through kindergarten helps them learn about Jesus' love for them through stories, songs and hands on activities. Interested parents are asked to contact Mrs. Sweeney to register. There will be open houses on Friday October 7th from 1-4 and Saturday October 15th from 9 to noon for anyone who wants to come for a preview. To learn more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd click on the picture above.
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 information and access to a recording and handouts, click HERE.
LEARN ABOUT THE MASS: For resources to better understand the Mass, a video of our "Teaching Mass" done in October 2021, and also a copy of a booklet that walks through the Mass with explanations, click HERE.CLICK HERE FOR PAST VIDEO MASSES
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Due to comments received, we are exploring a new way of posting copies of Masses on the website. If you have any questions or comments on this please contact
Fr. Steve at the rectory 978-632-0253
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New Additions This WEEk (added 9/17/22)
CLICK HIGHLIGHTED LINKS TO BE TAKEN DIRECTLY TO THE PAGE WHERE CONTENT IS LOCATED
- ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS: Video: "Be Like The Unjust Steward"
in the Materials/Videos section under "Faith Formation"
- ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS: Article: "One Mediator Between God and Man"
in the Materials/Videos section under "Faith Formation"
- CHILDREN: Video: Children's Homily: "Parable of the Unjust Steward"
in Videos and Information under "Youth/Young Adults"
- TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS & Everyone: Video: "The Preferential Option for the Poor"
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An archive of older homilies may be found HERE.