Join us on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6 pm for the burning of the palms, a traditional pancake supper, and Mardi Gras celebration.   Our Youth Ministry will be serving up pancakes, sausages, applesauce, and desserts in the parish hall.   Children can make a mask, collect some beads, and the whole family can enjoy a pancake feast – and experience a sharp contrast with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.  A freewill offering will be accepted at the door. Did you save your blessed palms from last year’s Palm Sunday? Bring them to the Pancake Supper with you!   Before we eat we’ll gather in the side parking lot with Fr. Javier who will burn them.  The ashes created at the burning of the palms will be used on Ash Wednesday. At St. Mary's in Shrewsbury 

The Spring 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion through prayer and fasting, peaceful public vigil and education will run from Feb 26-April 5. The prayer vigil is held daily 7 am - 7 pm outside of Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worcester. Go to 40daysforlife.com/Worc... or call Lee Crowley at 508-887-1064 for further information and sign up to pray at the vigil.

Come join us at Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish Hall, 46 Maple St., Spencer for a simple Lenten Supper on Wednesdays, Feb 26 through April 8 at 5:30 sponsored by the various ministries in our Parish. Freewill donations are welcome. 

Broadway returns to Worcester when Assumption College presents the 2012 revival of Godspell on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall on campus, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Tickets are $15 for the general public – use the code GODSPELL for $5 tickets! Tickets may be purchased at assumption.edu/Godspel.... 

For more information please call Maddy Hennessy at 508-860-2261 or email at mhennessy@ccworc.org.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish is sponsoring Lenten Fish Dinners beginning Friday, Feb. 28 through March 28 from  4 - 7 pm. Baked or fried fish, baked potato or French  fries, coleslaw, roll and a beverage.  Clam chowder will also be available. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.  Eat in or take out.  If you have any questions call Cathy Damian at 508-641-6222 and leave a voice mail or text, or you may call the Rectory. 

Eddy's Chowder House is open the Fridays of Lent, Feb. 28 though April 3 from 4 to 7 pm. Eat in or Take out. St. Edward Church Hall, 10 Church St. Westminster. Menu: Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, and Fish Chowder, by the Bowl, Pint or Quart. Made from scratch! 

Please join us on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26) & Fridays during Lent beginning on Feb 28 from 4:30 until 7 pm in the Parish Center. Orders are available to take out or eat in. You may phone orders ahead starting at 4:30 pm  at 508-234-3232.   Complete meals of Fried Haddock & Chips or Baked Haddock w/ Baked Potato - $10, Mac & Cheese with Fries - $5. All meals come with Cole Slaw. Dine in includes beverage & dessert. Clam Chowder- $3 per cup / $5 per bowl. Come enjoy great conversations as well as a wonderful meal. Proceeds support St. Patrick's Church, Whitinsville YNIA (Young Neighbors in Action)

Join us at Saint Louis Church Hall, 14 Lake Street, Webster every Friday during the Lenten Season Feb. 28 through April 3 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Cost is $12 per Dinner (Eat-in or Take-out). Your Choice of: Baked Fish & Baked Potato or Fried Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder, Clam Fritters, and Mac & Cheese also available. Complimentary Dessert & Coffee!

Every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) the Stations or Way of  the Cross will take place at 7 pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spouses, Mary and Joseph at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 5 East Main St., Milford. This ancient devotion meditates on the footsteps that Jesus took on the way to Calvary.  This is a recommended Lenten devotion for all family members to attend.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish will be having a Music Trivia Night with DJ John Doherty on Friday, Feb. 28 from 7:30 -10 pm. We will have teams with up to 6 members per team. For more information email wchartrand@ourladylake....

Frustrated by adult sons/daughters & nieces/nephews walking away from the church? Discover positive faith-based ideas on what to do and not do.Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9 am to 2 pm (w/Mass).  St. Roch Parish, Oxford. (Snow date: March 14) Leaders: John and Therese Boucher, speakers and authors of many religious articles and books including: Praying for Our Adult Sons and Daughters (Word Among Us Press). Registration (Due by Feb. 21): $20/person (refreshments, lunch, & materials).