Twenty-sixth Sunday
​in Ordinary Time

News & Upcoming Events

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE
The Otter River Council Knights of Columbus will be handing out tootsie rolls after Masses on the weekend of October 7th & 8th. All contributions go to the Massachusetts State Council Charity Fund for the benefit of children with challenges.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
All women are invited to the Worcester Catholic Women's Conference, “Male & Female He Created Them”, October 7th, at St. Joseph School in Webster. Hear dynamic talks from Catholic leaders, Diocesan priests will hear confessions and there will be many interesting exhibitors. Bishop McManus will celebrate Mass. For more information and to register, go to www.wcwconference.com/ or call Corinn Dahm at 508-277-3969. Limited seating, register early! 
YOUTH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
The Diocese of Worcester Youth & Young Adult Ministry has many activities, opportunities and events schedule this year to engage middle and high school students. For a calendar of events and more information visit their webpage at: https://neworcester.org/
ADORATION CHAPEL OPENING
Annunciation Parish in Gardner, MA, is delighted to announce the opening of their Eucharist Adoration Chapel. Come and spend an hour in this wonderful sacred place with Christ and obtain God’s extraordinary blessings. The Adoration Chapel is opened Wednesdays, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located in the former convent, behind Holy Rosary Church. For more information contact Maryann Lindgren at calltoadoration@aol.com or call 508-341-9132. 
DIVINE MERCY MINISTRY TO SENIORS
Volunteers are needed to spread Jesus’ message of Divine Mercy to seniors in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As a volunteer prayer group leader, you would lead a weekly 30-minute Divine Mercy prayer group using a simple prepared model of readings, prayers, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. If you feel that the Lord is calling you to this ministry of mercy, please contact Mary Higgins. (413) 552-7231 or email: DivineMercyMinistryToSeniors@gmail.com.
WILL YOU NOT SPEND AN HOUR WITH ME?
​Eucharistic Adoration is on the last Tuesday of the month here at Holy Cross, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are welcome to come and spend precious time with the Lord. 
COFFEE HOUR/BREAKFAST
Every 1st Sunday of the month, we have a Coffee Hour/Breakfast after the 7:45 AM Mass, generously offered by a family in the parish for parishioners' fellowship. All are welcome and we encourage you to attend. 

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Liturgical Schedule

Weekly Mass Schedule
Weekends:
4:30 p.m. on Saturday
7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday
Weekdays: 
8:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
The Rosary is recited prior to weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m.
When conditions warrant “Delays or No School” cancellations, there will be NO MASS. Mass intentions can be transferred to another day. We value the lives of our parishioners. Stay Safe! 
Eucharistic Adoration
The last Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  
​Sacrament of Reconciliation: 
Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. or anytime by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the rectory for registration, preparation, and details.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Please call the rectory at least one year in advance of the desired date to begin the Couple to Couple Marriage Preparation Program.
Sacrament of the Sick/Communion Calls
Please notify the rectory if anyone is hospitalized, moving to a nursing home, or confined to home due to illness, handicap, or age, so that we may keep them in prayer, visit them, and support them with the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and the Sick.
Mass Intentions 
Mass Intentions can be scheduled by calling, emailing or stopping by the rectory. Dates and times are available on a first come first serve basis. Mass stipends are still only $10

Staff

Fr. Patrick

Pastor: Reverend Patrick Ssekyole
Deacon: Dennis Cormier
Parish Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Laura Lawrence 
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM​
Contact Information:
​Rectory: (978)632-2121
FAX: (978)630-3890
EMail: hcchurchet@comcast.net

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