Lent for Life

Columnist Mona Charon at National Review makes the case that Rubio and Cruz, as well as the rest of the Republican party, need to stop giving Trump a free ride

National Organization of Marriage endorses Cruz:
Dr. James Dobson endorses Cruz:

Feb 26 Fri 11am-noon Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet with Bishop McManus for 40 Days for Life, across the street from Planned Parenthood 470 Pleasant St. Worcester.

Note Mass Time Change to 9:45am just this week
Feb 27 Sat 9:45am Mass in Problem Pregnancy Chapel, Fr. Ken

Mar 1 Super Tue – MA Primary election
Melody Phelps, Republican state committee woman in; Gardner, Fitchburg, Leominster, Lunenburg, Clinton. Sterling, Bolton, Berlin, Westminster, Townsend and Lancaster. 978-602-2966 or melodybphelps@yahoo.com
Worcester County Republican State Committee recommendations, 'the reformers' Christopher Pinto, Bonnie Johnson (Trump Supporter), James Knowlton and Carol Claros Since Walton and Spillane are endorsed by Baker, they are part of the effort to rid MA Republicans of conservatives

Lenten Meditation Psalm 130(129) De profundis
1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, 2 Lord, hear my voice!
O let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleading.
By George Harrison
Hat Tip Br. Paul for this one

Mar 4 Fri 8pm 1st Friday Mass celebrated in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, celebrated by Father Dennis Gallagher from Assumption College, followed by adoration until 8am 1st Saturday Mass with Fr. Michael Roy of St. Roch’s. Everyone is welcomed. All Adoration hours could use backup. Scheduled Adorers 9PM – Chris T. 10PM - Julie S - Paul T. 11PM – Eileen, 12 AM midnight – Fran., 1AM –open 2AM – open 3AM – Jay G 4AM – open 5AM – Fred M - Bob D 6:00 – Chris & Mike, Adrian 7AM – Kathy L., Marcia G. Let me know if you cannot cover your hour.
Could really use some help in the middle of the night.
Mar 5 Sat 8am 1st Saturday Mass Problem Pregnancy Chapel, Fr. Michael Roy, and 11am confessions Our Lady of Mercy with noon 1st Saturday Mass celebrated by Fr. Alex Joseph at Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Church, June St. Worc. Info contact Shower of Roses 508.835.2828

Help David Daleidan and the Center for Medical Progress in their fight against Planned PArentho’ds trafficking in aborted baby parts as well as a call for Congressional Hearings and Investigation of Planned Parenthood’s illegal activities

Mar 12 Sat 16th annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s conference DCU Center

Mar 19 Sat 8am (instead of usual 10am) Mass celebrated by Fr. Reid, Problem Pregnancy Chapel. Prayerful sidewalk protest after mass about 9am

Mar 26 Sat 10am Mass in Problem Pregnancy Chapel, Fr. Ken

Funeral mass homily for Justice Antonin Scalia, Delivered by the justice's son Reverend Paul D. Scalia

Apr 4 Mon 10am - Join Bishop McManus and students from our Catholic schools for the annual Mass for Life on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 38 High St. Worcester. All are welcome!

God Bless America

Jay G.
Prayer Needs; Sara Ross, Antonin Scalia RIP, Jim Tisdell tumor, Doan family, Rebecca with breast cancer, Mary Agnes thyroid, Camille cancer, Pricilla infection, Michelle Kenny 37 stage 4 cancers, Aline, a Congolese mom of a 2-year-old and a 36-week preemie is in bed with a corset. She has tuberculosis of the spine and is at home, with VNA care and her husband Claude, hwo had to stop working to take care of her. Peg O’Shea RIP, 5 year old Andrew...brain tumor, Johanna Freeman pneumonia, Alec Michael testicular cancer, Fr. Rocco Piccolomini & Monsignor Tinsley RIP, Cheryl for full recovery after successful brain surgery, Brian for moral support, Refugees Martin Djaibe & Alice Kotambai, Ryan for spiritual protection, 8-year-old Isabel recovering from surgery for a Cesotomy, Abby suicidal, Danielle & her baby Anthony, Jodie, Emily's return home and the Lord's help