Annual Meat Raffle on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 pm at the Baldwinville American Legion, 3 Central Street.

The Commission for Women invites you to join us for a Mini-Retreat for Women on Saturday, Oct. 19 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Main Street, Shrewsbury. The topic will be “Re-entering the Paradise of the Heart:  A Spiritual Path for Healing” will be facilitated by Sr. Kathryn Hermes, Through quiet prayer, guided inner exploration, and Scripture meditation, this retreat will help you take back your self-ownership when you learn how to stand at the door of your heart, when you re-enter the paradise of the heart

Sacred Heart Women's Club will hold its Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 am - 3 pm in the Bell Tower Room (Parish Center second floor). Handicapped accessible. Costume jewelry, religious items, home decor and more! Lunch and other snacks

The Catholic Girls Club meets on the third Saturday of the month from 2-3 pm (next one on Oct. 19) between October and May, .  At this club, we discuss a female saint or Marian feast day and then do a corresponding craft or activity.  Our location is at the Emmaus Center across from Sacred Heart Church in Webster, (please use Day Street entrance).

Our Lady of Providence Parish at St. Bernard will hold a dinner dance in the gym on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. featuring live music by Joe Luca Sextet. Cocktails , followed by a family style roast pork and turkey dinner with fixings and dessert.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Webster is now hosting a SPRED learning center for all those with learning and intellectual disabilities in the South County area. SPRED, an internationally accepted method of instruction, is a program that provides religious development for children, teens, and adults who are unable to thrive in the typical religion classes or who, as adults, would benefit from gaining a deeper sense of God, the Church, and Christ.  

Our Fall Open House will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 1-3 p.m.  Prospective students and their families will have an opportunity to meet faculty and current students, take a student-led tour and learn more about our curriculum, athletics, and extra curricular activities. 45 Harvard Street, Fitchburg 01420

Bishop Robert J. McManus will celebrate the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 pm at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester.  This liturgy of thanksgiving to God for many years of faithful witness to the sacredness of Christian marriage honors couples who are marking significant anniversaries (25th, 40th, 50th, etc.) this year. A light reception will follow downstairs in the Cenacle.

The Annunciation Parish Men's Group is a place for men from High School and older to come together to have some time to share their faith, to get perspectives from different generations and to support each other living out our lives. The group will provide regular meetings, planned social events, and service activities for members to participate in from time to time. Rectory. on 135 Nichols Street, Gardner. Call 978-632-0253 for more information.

Our Lady of  Good Counsel Parish will hold its next 6-part series of "A New Day Ministry" beginning Monday, Oct. 21, 1-2:30 pm in the Parish Hall, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston.  For more information or to register (required prior to the start of the sessions) call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.