Annunciation Parish

Gardner, MA 01440

One Parish praising God in two Locations.

Holy Rosary Church at 135 Nichols St.

Holy Spirit Chapel at 50 Lovewell St.

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Mass Times
- Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN @ Holy Spirit 4:45 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
Winter Weather Policy

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Reconciliation/Penance
- 1st Friday: 7:00 PM to 7:25 PM During Eucharistic Adoration @ Holy Spirit
- Saturday: 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM At both Holy Rosary and Holy Spirit
Follow the links below for Driving Directions
- Directions to Holy Rosary Church
- Directions to Holy Spirit Chapel
Calendar
- Potluck Breakfast
  
  Sunday, December 16, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  
  A special GiFT (Gathered in Faith Together) session with potluck breakfast. ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND this family friendly event.
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- Coffee Social
  
  Monday, December 17, 9:30 AM
  
  Coffee, Pastries, Conversation, and Music after the 9:00 Mass.
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- Bible Study
  
  Tuesday, December 18, 6:30 PM
  
  Holy Rosary Hall. Click for more information.
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- Eucharistic Adoration
  
  Wednesday, December 19, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  
  Adoration held all day Wednesday in Holy Rosary (enter ramp door on side of church). Click for more information.
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- Parish Office Closing Early
  
  Wednesday, December 19, 12:00 PM
  
  The Parish Office will close early on the afternoon of Wednesday December 19th. It will close at 12:00noon and reopen on Thursday morning to resume its normal business hours of 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
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- Advent Evening Prayer
  
  Wednesday, December 19, 6:30 PM
  
  Please join us for this brief prayer praying psalms and reflecting on a scripture passage. This is part of the daily prayer of the church prayed by ordained clergy, but also open to all to join.
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- Faith Sharing Group
  
  Thursday, December 20, 9:00 AM
  
  Group meets to discuss and reflect on the weekly scripture readings.
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Today's Readings
- Third Sunday of Advent
  
  Reading 1 Zep 3:14-18a
  Responsorial Psalm Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6.
  Reading 2 Phil 4:4-7
  Gospel Lk 3:10-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS (December 16, 2018)
- Traditional Christmas Oplatki wafers are available in the back vestibule of the church. There is a video on the website below explaining this Polish and Lithuanian Christmas Tradition, please feel free to make it part of your family Christmas celebration.
- This Sunday from 9 - 10:15 AM at Holy rosary Hall we will be having a special Potluck Breakfast to accompany our “Gathered in Faith Together” session. Please come along for the breakfast and for some activities to join in our just watch. Good for the whole family!
- Anyone who would like to assist in our Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 Mass is asked to contact Morgan Brinker. For contact information click the Children’s Liturgy of the Word page under ministries. Quick link to this page is HERE.
New Additions This WEEk (added 12/8/18)

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- ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS: Video: "Gaudate Sunday"
in the Materials/Videos section under "Faith Formation"
- ADULTS/YOUNG ADULTS: Article: "Images of the Holy Spirit in Scripture"
   in the Materials/Videos section under "Faith Formation"
- CHILDREN: Video: "The Season of Advent"
   in Videos and Information under "Youth/Young Adults"
- TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS: Video: "Advent Car Wash"
   in Videos and Information under "Youth/Young Adults"

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Of Interest
An archive of older homilies may be found HERE.
PArish Financial Report

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SINGERS AND INSTUMENTALISTS!
Please Lend Your Gifts
Instrumental Prelude at Holy Spirit Christmas Eve at 4:00
Rehersals Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm
Contact Sharon Sawtell: 978-632-7216

Youth Christmas Choir at Holy Rosary Christmas Eve at 4:00
Rehersals Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Contact Paul Cormier: 978-602-6166
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