Life Politics

Presidential
John Kasich and Marco Rubio supporters should unite behind Ted Cruz, or give the nomination to Trump!

Ted Cruz is endorsed by the National Organization for Marriage, NOM, while Donald Trump refuses to answer question if he supports Traditional or Same-sex Marriages

Mar 12 Sat 16th annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men’s conference DCU Center
Mar 12 Sat 10am Mass Problem Pregnancy Chapel, Fr. Gratoratti or Fr. Salvinskas from St. Joe’s Charlton

The newly-elected Republican State Committee is overwhelmingly pro-life, according to Massachusetts Citizens for Life, which closely monitors pro-life support. Anne Fox, President of the organization, reports: "While the buzz was all about the slates run by the Governor and others, members of Mass Citizens were doing their work and making their phone calls. The results are impressive: out of 80 members of the newly-elected State Committee, 50 are pro-life, 13 are not pro-life. The position of the other 17 is not known at this time."

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

“A PRAYER FOR A PURE HEART AND HEAVENLY WISDOM”
“Strengthen me, O Lord God, by the grace of Your Holy Spirit [Psalm 51:12]. Grant me inward power and strength [Ephesians 3:16], and empty my heart of all profitless anxiety and care [Matthew 6:34]. Let me never be drawn away from You by desire for anything else, whether noble or base, but help me to realize that all things are passing, and myself with them. Nothing in this world is lasting, and everything in this life is uncertain, troubling to the spirit [Ecclesiastes 1:14 & 2:11]. How wise is the man who knows these truths! Grant me heavenly wisdom, O Lord, that above all else I may learn to search for and discover You; to know and love You; and to see all things as they really are, and as You in Your wisdom have ordered them. May I prudently avoid those who flatter me, and deal patiently with those who oppose me. True wisdom cannot be swayed by every wordy argument [Ephesians 4:14], and pays no regard to the cunning flatteries of evil men. Only thus shall we go forward steadily on the road on which we have set out.”

Mar 22 Tue Assumption College Lecture Series, John Peter Kenney, Ph.D. Professor Religious Studies, St. Michaels College, “The Mysticism of St. Augustine”

Mar 26 Holy Sat - No Masses

Please join the Knights of Columbus in their efforts to save Christians in the Middle East

Apr 1 Fri 8:00pm 1st Friday Mass 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.
Apr 2 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
Apr 2 Sat MCFL convention, Assumption College; Catherine Adair, Mark Rollo MD, Kathy Hill

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