| Saturday Evening Mass | 5:30 | First Fridays | Mass at 7:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | 7:00 and 10:30 a.m. | Baptisms: | Please call rectory two weeks prior. |
| Holy Day Masses | (vigil) 5:00 p.m. | Marriage: | Please call rectory at least six months prior. |
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration: | Please call rectory | |
| Confessions | Saturday, 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Saturday, April 17 | Acts 6: 1-7, Jn. 6: 16-21 |
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| 4:00 p.m. | R.S. Francis Treml (10th Anniv.) int. Mary & family (at Holy Spirit) |
| 5:30 p.m. | R. S. Rudy Gronowicz int. Gladys Hunter |
| Sunday, April 18 | Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41, Rv. 5: 11-14, Jn. 21: 1-19 |
| 7:00 a.m. | Parishioners |
| 9:00 a.m. | R.S. Marie Auffrey int. family (at Holy Spirit) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Deceased members of the Baltrucki family |
| Monday, April 19 | Acts 6: 8-15, Jn. 6: 22-29 |
| 7:30 a.m. | R.S. Jennie Sundnas int. Rosary Sodality |
| Tuesday, April 20 | Acts 7: 51-8: 1a, Jn. 6: 30-35 |
| 7:30 a.m. | Parishioners (at Holy Spirit) |
| Wednesday, April 21 | Acts 8: 1b-8, Jn. 6: 35-40 |
| 7:30 a.m. | R.S. Patricia Kraskouskas int. Anne Richard (at Holy Spirit) |
| Thursday, April 22 | Acts 8: 26-40, Jn. 6: 44-51 |
| 7:30 a.m. | R.S. Albert Cormier int. wife & family |
| Friday, April 23 | Acts 9: 1-20, Jn. 6: 52-59 |
| 7:30 a.m. | R.S. Norrinne Sadowski int Wanda Renes |
| Saturday, April 24 | Acts 9: 31-42, Jn. 6: 60-69 |
| 7:30 a.m. | All Souls Day Remembrances |
| 4:00 p.m. | R. S. Gil Lavoie int. Claire (at Holy Spirit) |
| 5:30 p.m. | R.S. Mary Meunier int. John, Tory, Stacey & Lizzy |
| Sunday, April 25 | Acts 13: 14, 43-52, Rv. 7: 9, 14b-17, Jn. 10: 27-30 |
| 7:00 a.m. | Parishioners |
| 9:00 a.m. | R.S. Michael Popik Jr. (27th Anniv.) int. family (at Holy Spirit) |
| 10:30 a.m. | R.S. Antoinette Dumanoski int. Estelle Deslauriers |
Jesus asks Peter if he loved Him. Peter answered, yes Lord, I love you. This is a test for Peter only. Do you love me? Do you deny me? Jesus asks us to love Him with all we have in us. He is the Life.
CCD NEWS - The CCD program has concluded for this year. The children and parents are reminded to attend Mass on the weekend. This is part of the program. Be safe!
First Communion - on Sun., May 2. First Communion will be celebrated at the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit Church. Six children will receive Jesus for the first time. Please pray for them and their families. St. Joseph Church will have the honor of Grace Wyson receiving Jesus at this Mass. She will also crown the Virgin Mary on behalf of the Rosary Sodality. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
We welcome our Confirmation Class today at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. They will be here until 1:00 p.m. Confirmation will be celebrated here at St. Joseph Church on Mon. May 3rd with Bishop Rueger at 7:00 p.m.
120 CLUB drawing on Sun. April 18 after 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Whist party to be held today, Sun. April 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Next Sunday, April 25th is our annual Święconka (Easter Dinner) after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We will need help in setting up and cleaning up afterwards. Tickets are still available this weekend.
Sacred Heart School is having a Banquet and Fundraiser on Sat., May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Colonial Inn, Gardner. Tickets are $30 each. Silent & live auctions will be held. RSVP by 4/15 to 978-632-7740 (Becky).
Partners in Charity - For anyone who has not yet donated and wishes to do so, please drop your donation in the collection basket as soon as possible. Thank you.
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 in screening those who work with children in our care and in helping victims of abuse find healing. If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a Church employee or volunteer in the past, please contact Frances Nugent, Victim Services Coordinator for our diocese at 508-929-4363 (direct line & confidential voicemail). If you are concerned about a current case of abuse, please contact the local civil authorities immediately.
WELCOME - NEW PARISHIONERS - We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. If you have discovered our church and like what you experience, why not become a member? Speak to Fr. Tom after Mass or call the rectory to set up a time that is convenient for you to fill out a simple registration form.
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