Emmanuel Catholic Radio will host its live "Angels Auction Charity Dinner" on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6 – 9 pm at St. Paul Cathedral (Cenacle). Radio listeners can bid online at 1230radio.com from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11 on great items, holiday gifts and more. Your generous tax-deductible donation will help keep Catholic radio on the air

St. Bernard Parish at St. Camillus Church, 333 Mechanic St., will hold a holy hour Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., to the Father in thanksgiving for the gift of life and for an end to abortion and euthanasia.

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

Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at a merry Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 am to 4 pm at MacIsaac Hall & Gym, Saint Benedict Center, 271 Still River Rd. in Still River. The spirited day will include Food and Craft Booths, Cookies & Baked Goods, Quilt Show & Contest, Raffle, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Nativity Scene Display, Live Music, Christmas Carol Karaoke,Knick-knacks, Games, and more!

"Advent and the Eucharist"  will be presented by Fr. Michael Lavallee on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at St. Ann Parish Hall, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Pre -registration is required. Call the Rectory at 508-987-8892. A donation of $10 will be collected at the door, which also Includes a light lunch.

St. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake sale on the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15.  Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m.  and on Sunday from 8 am-noon. We anticipate having over 50 nativity scenes on display!!  What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas!  Coffee is complimentary for all attendees.  Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as soup.  We are also raffling off a jeweled Nativity Set from the Bradford Exchange worth over $400.

Living Waters Music Ministry invites you to a Christmas Festival of Praise and Worship music as we await the birth of our Savior. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 7-9 pm at the parish hall, 11 Day Street, Webster. People of all ages are welcome to this free event.

St. Andrew Bobola Church will be hosting its first annual Nativity Display and Bake sale on the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15.  Parishioners are sharing their nativity displays on Saturday from 1 to 5:30 p.m.  and on Sunday from 8 am-noon. We anticipate having over 50 nativity scenes on display!!  What better way to remind ourselves of the meaning of Christmas!  Coffee is complimentary for all attendees.  Pierogi, baked goods, paczki and pies will be available for sale as well as soup.  We are also raffling off a jeweled Nativity Set from the Bradford Exchange worth over $400.

The next Worcester Diocese Calix Society meeting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. with the potential for Mass and adoration either before or after.  It is always the 3rd Sunday of each month.  It meets in the rectory alongside Sacred Heart Church in Webster.  Calix is a fellowship that provides Catholic support for those seeking freedom from the slavery of addiction, and for their families and friends who also suffer.

St. Bernadette Parish in Northborough is hosting its annual Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00pm. All are welcome. If you are someone who uses Facebook, please feel free to interact with the event at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/545316429379994/

The Annunciation Parish Men's Group is a place for men from High School and older to come together to have some time to share their faith, to get perspectives from different generations and to support each other living out our lives. The group will provide regular meetings, planned social events, and service activities for members to participate in from time to time. Rectory. on 135 Nichols Street, Gardner. Call 978-632-0253 for more information.