The West Boylston Food Pantry's next food distribution date is scheduled for October 19th. They are in need of the following items: Cereals, Boxes of Mac n Cheese, Chef Boyardee, as well as Jelly. All donations can be dropped off at the side entrance to the church. Thank you for your continued support!

Mary Belluardo, a long time parishioner, will be celebrating her 85th birthday on October 8th. She has contributed her time, talents, and treasure to our OLGC Parish community for many, many years. Mary is residing at the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street in Worcester, 01609 and is pretty much alone. If you feel so inclined, please send Mary a birthday card to help her celebrate this milestone in her life. I'm sure she will be delighted to receive cards from her OLGC parish, a community that she dearly loves!

"Praying Hands", the Parish prayer shawl ministry will resume meeting on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:30 pm, in the parish hall. The meeting will consist of prayer, faith sharing, as well as working on projects. It's a wonderful time of fellowship and all levels of experience, from novice to advanced. are welcome!

A group of our young adult parishioners is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at the end of 2021. As they strive to discern the working of the Holy Spirit in their lives and their calling to live the gospel as members of Christ's Body, the church, please keep them and their families in your prayers.  Our Confirmandi are: Angelina Ahern, Lucy Allen, Miranda Carey, Alaithea Croft, Ayden Davis, Sydney Day, Olivia Downer, Liam Dubeau, Riley Eagan, Calvin Favreau, Mia Guinto, Pierce Lindsay and Bridget Wall. During the next few months, our Confirmandi will be sharing the proclamation of the Sunday readings at Mass along with the usual lector. As these young parishioners undertake this liturgical ministry, please pray that the Word of God will inspire them and bestow wisdom for living upon all of us.

Do you want your daughter to join an organization that will provide a lifetime of sisterhood and friends? The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass is recruiting girls in Kindergarten/1st Grade to participate in the formation of a Daisy troop! Daisies are the entry level for being a Girl Scout! This troop will meet in the Parish Hall every other Tuesday from 5:45 to 7:00 pm. If you are interested in signing your daughter up for an organization that will provide her with memories and friends for life, contact Mary Ellen Costa, Troop 65203 Leader, at 917.224.6861 or mydaisies@cheerful.com.

In conformity with the directive of the Board of Health of the Town of West Boylston pertaining to public indoor gatherings, all persons attending Mass and other public parish indoor meetings are to wear masks. This applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. The directive took effect on Wednesday, September 15th. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Resumption of Eucharistic Adoration will be in October. The date will be announced shortly.

Please note that starting Tuesday, September 7th, Parish Office hours will be as follows: Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Hope for Housing food cards will be for sale after masses on 8/28 and 8/29. Thank you for you continued support!