Stewardship Reflections for Bulletins

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Well done, my good and faithful servant.  Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.”  (MATTHEW 25:21) God calls us to nurture and develop the gifts He has given us and then generously return a portion with increase.  He doesn’t want us to waste or hoard the gifts He has given us.  He expects us to grow our gifts, to use them wisely, and to be generous with them.  Unfortunately, many of us are not generous in proportion to all that God has given us.  God asks us to be generous with all our gifts, especially the one that means the most to you.

Trigésimo tercer del Tiempo Ordinario
"Bien hecho, mi buen y fiel sirviente.  Porque has sido fiel en lo poco, te daré grandes responsabilidades.”  (MATEO 25:21) Dios nos llama a cultivar y desarrollar los dones que Él nos ha dado, y entonces devolver generosamente una parte con aumento.  Él no quiere que desperdiciemos o acumulemos los dones que nos ha dado.  Él espera que hagamos crecer nuestros dones, que los utilicemos sabiamente, y que seamos generosos con ellos.  Lamentablemente, muchos de nosotros no somos generosos en proporción a todo lo que Dios nos ha dado.  Dios nos pide que seamos generosos con todos nuestros dones, especialmente con aquellos que significan más para nosotros.

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Vocations Reflections for Bulletins

Bulletin inserts in English and Spanish for vocations awareness.
For weekly Vocations Intercessions, CLICK HERE for English  (en espanol)


Trigésimo tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
“Bien hecho, mi siervo bueno y fiel. Ya que fuiste fiel en lo poco, te daré grandes responsabilidades.” (Mateo 25:21) Hoy honramos a quienes viven la vida de clausura, dedicándose fielmente a la oración, la penitencia y el servicio oculto por el bien de la Iglesia. Su silenciosa devoción sostiene al mundo de maneras a menudo invisibles, demostrando que incluso los actos de fidelidad más pequeños tienen un significado eterno. ¿Podría Dios estar llamándote a esta vida de testimonio de oración, donde tu fiel servicio da fruto para innumerables almas? Habla con tu sacerdote o comunícate con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508) 630-4473 o por correo electrónico: donato.infante@worcesterdiocese.org

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SERRA Club Meeting, Charlton
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at St. Joseph's Parish beginning with adoration at 5:00pm and Mass at 5:30 pm, there will be a meeting and refreshments following. Fr. Charles Monroe will speak. All interested are welcome to attend. RSVP and questions can be directed to Cynthia.a.rawson@gmail.com.

Theology on Tap, Holden
On Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, St. George Church invites young adults, (ages 21 to 35) to hear Fr. Amidon speak at Seven Saws Brewery. Complimentary Advent Booklets (10) are available. Seating is limited to 10, so please RSVP to Amber LaBonte at office@saintgeorgesparish.org.

Holiday Fair, Fitchburg
On Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, St. Bernard Elementary School will hold its annual Holiday Fair. Baked Goods, Class Raffle Baskets, Brown Bag Raffle, Vendors & Crafters, Pictures with Santa!, Craft  & Game Rooms for Children, and breakfast and lunch. Join us for a wonderful day!

Holiday Fair, Leominster
On Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Leo School, there will be a free $200 Door Prize Drawing, over 20 crafters, raffles, baked goodies and more. All are welcome to enjoy the fun!!! 

Polish Frozen Food Sale, Dudley
On Saturdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 12, and 19 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, at St. Andrew Bobola, Dudley -  pierogi, kielbasa, kapusta, golabki will be offered.

Holiday Fair, Leominster 
On Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. 29 from 8:45 am to 2:00 pm, come to Holy Family of Nazareth Parish and enjoy hot cocoa, photos with Frosty, homemade baked goods and apple crisp, and a handmade candy shop. Kids can get creative with crafts at Santa’s Workshop, while visitors browse handcrafted gifts, explore the Christmas Village with train, and find ornaments in the Christmas Corner. There will also be holiday greens and flowers, Advent items, beautifully handcrafted rosary bracelets by Saintly Style LLC, and much more! 

Advent Reflection, Paxton
On Thursday, Dec. 3, fellowship and light refreshments will be available from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a presentation at 7:00 pm at St. Columba's Church. Fr. David Cotter, STD, will explore the Advent readings, focusing on the often-overlooked Old Testament passages and their theological themes. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Nummelin at religioused@stcolumbapax.org.

Christmas Faire, Spencer
On Saturday, Dec. 5 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Mary, Queen of the Rosary Hall will have unique hand-crafted items and seasonal decor, baked goods, candy, poinsettia plants and raffles. Explore our Christmas Treasure Shop: for gently used Christmas Ornaments and Decorations. Enjoy some lunch at our Cafe. There is ample parking.

School Craft Fair/Carnival, Millbury 
On Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, in Our Lady of the Assumption Church Hall, come and support Pre-K through 8th grade students. There will be crafters, vendors, games, a lunch menu, a Grand Raffle and Penny Social Raffles. We are a trolley stop on the 27th Anniversary of Chain of Lights, where the whole town celebrates the Christmas Season.  Please join us!