Around the Diocese

St Joseph Parish will hold its Christmas Bazaar in the church hall, 10 H Putnam Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, featuring food, baked goods, crafters, raffles, theme baskets, kids' corner, music and Martha’s closet. Santa will be in attendance. Admission and parking are free.

The New 2 You Thrift Shop & Furniture Gallery will hold its Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, St. Joseph's Campus, 759 Main St., featuring caroling, food, raffles, kids crafts and games, amazing buys and a chance to win a holiday centerpiece. Visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

All are invited to attend the monthly meeting, 9-111 a.m. every second Saturday at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Road. Contact Patrick O’Donnell, SFO at sfostanne.minister@aol.com or 857-540-4008. CLICK FOR MORE.

St. Peter Parish will hold an Advent Day of Reflection, The Beatitudes in the Gospel of St. Matthew, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in- the parish hall, 39 Church Ave. The day will include two reflection sessions, Mass, lunch, and a prayer service. All are welcome to attend! Call the parish office 508-234-2156 or email parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org to register by Thursday, Dec.7. No fee but donations will be accepted.

Immaculate Conception Parish will host G.K. Chesterton Society’s monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, in the lower hall, 353 Grove St., with discussions on his vast writings. New members welcome. Contact Candice at cjaegle787@gmail.com

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 18 East Main St., will host Wings of Song Chamber Chorale, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, performing Celtic Noels, music from France. No admission (free will offering) and refreshments served. Visit wingsofsong.org.

St. Paul Cathedral, 19 Chatham St., Worcester, will hold a Healing Mass in English 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. All are welcome.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will host an Advent concert, Waiting in Hope: An Afternoon of Contemplative Advent Music, 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10. Our organist Alice Bucca and vocalists Chris Harris and Melissa Turner will perform beautiful selections for Advent. Concert is free and donations will be accepted. Contact the parish office at 508-234-2156 or parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org.

St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 54 West Main St., will hold a Holy Hour of eucharist adoration with prayers for peace in Ukraine and the world, which includes the rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sundays at 3 p.m.

St. Anne Prayer Shawl members meet Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in the parish hall, 20 Boston Road, to knit/crochet for people in need of a blessed shawl. CLICK FOR MORE.