St. John's Catholic Church

Holy Week Schedule

Sunday, March 28
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, regular weekend schedule

Wednesday, March 31
St. John’s Day of Prayer (click here to sign-up)

Holy Thursday, April 1
6:15 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday, April 2
12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross
6:15 PM Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord

Holy Saturday, April 3
7:30 PM Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 4
Mass of the Resurrection, regular Sunday schedule

St. John's Day of Prayer
Around this time last year, as the full force of the coronavirus was becoming more evident, Bishop McManus asked each parish in the diocese to take one day – one 24 hour period – during which at each hour, from home, one or more of our parishioners would pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, the healing of the sick, the salvation of the dead and the protection of healthcare workers and those on the frontline fighting Covid-19. 

In this hope, we continue to pray. As we did last year, we have chosen Wednesday of Holy Week, March 31st as our day. Our hope is that one or more parishioners of St. John's can commit to pray during each hour of March 31st. 

Click here to sign-up for an hour

From Bishop McManus:

O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial.

Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son:
"Be not afraid, for I am with you always."

Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants; give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church, delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.

Through Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

Public Masses have resumed and all six weekend Masses are being celebrated.  Please carefully review our parish guidelines before attending Mass.

Indoor Confessions: Saturdays at 3:00PM
Enter through the front doors on Temple Street with facemask on and remain socially distanced. Chairs will be set up to allow for both face-to-face and "private" confessions. All will exit from the side doors off the sanctuary.

"Drive-Thru" Holy Communion: Sundays at 11:30AM
Please enter from Harding Street and proceed behind the rectory and church. Pull up with a facemask on. Remain in your vehicle, the priest will remain socially distant and celebrate the Sacrament with you. 

Live-Streaming
Sunday Masses will be live-streamed according the following schedule on the parish Facebook Page:

• Saturday Vigil: Live-streamed @ 4:15 PM

• Sunday Mass: Live-streamed @ 10:15 AM

Join our general Flocknote group:
We encourage you to stay connected through Flocknote during this challenging time. Click here to join and receive Father Madden's weekly messages and other important updates.

Share Your Thoughts, Concerns & Prayers:
We encourage you to use the commenting feature on Flocknote to share your thoughts, concerns, and prayers - so our community as a whole can provide support and prayers as needed.  

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Fr. John Madden, Pastor
Jimmy Archibald, Manager
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

St. John's Church
Address: 44 Temple Street, Worcester 01604
Phone: (508) 756-7165
Main Fax: (508) 754-5153
Email: stjohnsworc@gmail.com

St. Francis Xavier Center
Address: 20 Temple Street, Worcester 01604
Phone: (508) 371-7329 [Billy Riley]
Website: stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org

Ascension Campus, Msgr. Tinsley Center 01610
Address: 48 Vernon Street, Worcester
Phone: (774) 243-6351