“…because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me….’”  (John 6:38) When praying the “Our Father”, say the words slowly so you truly recognize what you are saying.  Every day when praying this prayer, we repeat what Jesus said in the scripture passage – “thy kingdom come, thy will be done.”  Even though we say these words, do our actions reflect those words?  This is the difference between saints and the rest of us.  Saints were faithful and obedient to God’s will.  Start today – start aligning your words and actions with God’s will for you

“¿No saben que ustedes son templo de Dios y que el Espíritu de Dios habita en ustedes?”   (1 corintios 3:16) Simplemente hay que recordar que somos “templos del Espíritu Santo”, eso debería hacer nuestras decisiones diarias relativamente fáciles.  Si nosotros realmente queremos imitar a Jesús, entonces nuestras palabras y acciones deben reflejar el amor, la misericordia y el perdón que brotan de su Sagrado Corazón.  Por una semana trate de recordar que somos templos del Espíritu Santo y vea como eso afecta su manera de vivir.

“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God.” Are you being called to love the Lord with an undivided heart as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Vocation Office at (508)630-4473or email: donato.infante@gmail.com.

"Que el Señor dirija sus corazones al amor de Dios". ¿Estás llamado a amar al Señor con un corazón indiviso como sacerdote, diácono o en la vida consagrada? Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508)630-4473o envíe un correo electrónico a: donato.infante@gmail.com.

The Guild of Our Lady of Providence was established in 1950 by a group of doctors' wives and other interested women. Its goal was to provide for the needs of others. In celebration of its 75 years of service, a Mass will be offered at Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester, Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Mass.

Christmas Fair in Upton
St. Gabriel Parish, 151 Mendon Street, Upton will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 am to 2 pm. The fair has a wide variety of fresh balsam wreaths, cemetery baskets, gift and bake tables and raffles. Free admission! Come and enjoy! 

Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer is having a Christmas Faire on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8am - 2pm. Featuring unique hand-crafted items and seasonal decor, bake goods, candy, poinsettia plants and raffles. Explore our "Christmas Treasure Shop: for gently used Christmas Ornaments and Decorations. Enjoy some lunch at our Cafe. Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish Hall, 7 Church Street, Spencer. Ample parking.

If you did not get your statistics entered before the system closed on October 29, please use the form BELOW and fax it (508-753-7180) or scan and email it to Ray Delisle (rdelisle@worcesterdiocese.org) ASAP so that it can be entered vie and the diocesan portal before it closes. 

Catholic Free Press will publish a special section for Religious Education on Friday November 14. AD DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7. For space reservations and layout assistance call Jack Foley, 508-929-4301; Fax: 508-756-8315 Email: advertising@catholicfreepress.org.