Fourth Sunday of EasterNews & Upcoming EventsANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY BABY SHOWER
The Otter River Council Knights of Columbus is conducting its Annual Mother’s Day Baby Shower to collect donations of baby items and clothing for children under the age of 2 throughout April and until Mother’s Day, May 12th. Collected donations will be brought to The CareNet Pregnancy Center in Fitchburg to assist young mothers with their baby's needs. Thank you for your generosity. STAR COUNCIL STATUS Congratulations to the Otter River Council for being the first council in Massachusetts named as a Star Council. This award is given to those Councils that meet goals in membership as well as church, family and community activity. PARTNER’S IN CHARITY Our parish has begun conducting the 2024 Partners in Charity Appeal. Our goal this year is $18,800. This appeal is a lifeline for more than two dozen agencies and ministries which provide charitable, pastoral and educational services that complement what we can provide at the parish. We help those in need, regardless of race, creed or circumstance, to find hope. Please consider making a pledge or gift to this year's Appeal. Visit partners-charity.net where you can make your donation securely online and note your parish so that it is counted towards our target. You can even make your gift from a Smartphone by texting DONATE to 84576! As of 4/13 we have raised $9,520 or 50.6% of our goal. Thank you! GREATER GARDNER YOUNG ADULT GROUP AGES 18-35 Join us and pray the St. Michael Chaplet at 7:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Annunciation Parish Center located behind Holy Rosary Church in Gardner, MA. For more information please reach out to Jonah Kattau, at jdkattau@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 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Note the new time.) All are welcome to come and spend precious time with the Lord. ADORATION CHAPEL in Gardner The Adoration Chapel at Annunciation Parish in Gardner is open 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. 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. |
Liturgical ScheduleWeekly 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, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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 StaffPastor: 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 |