OCT 12, 13, 16, 17: FREE SHOWINGS OF UNPLANNED in Shrewsbury, Blackstone, and Worcester. Details in the Events section on our webpage: 40daysforlife.com/worcester

The U.S. bishops invite the faithful to join a movement of prayer and sacrifice for the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. Serious threats to each of these have raised unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation. When confronted with challenges, our Lord calls us to sacrifice and pray. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can answer the Call.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 – 5:30pm Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross hors d’oeuvres, music, mingling, raffles and an inspiring educational program Tessa Todd Morgan is a mindfulness expert, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder and CEO of TRIESSENCE, Tessa presents nationally and has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Find Your TRIESSENCE: A mindfulness journey for a joyful and fulfilling life Through the use of specific, mindful tactics, attendees will learn how to: Recognize and eliminate instances of self-sabotage ? Identify relationships, behaviors and beliefs that are not serving you ? Reduce stress, increase creativity, and be more productive ? Recognize and manage “trigger moments” using emotional intelligence techniques ? Relearn the ability to be present in the moment in order to cope with daily stresses ? Make new decisions in order to live out your greatness you were born to be! For information on sponsorship opportunities please visitwww.notredamehealthcare.org Please contact our Development Office for further information or with any questions. Paige Thayer pthayer@notredamehealthcare.org 508-852-5800,m x2509

MCFL’s annual fundraising banquet is October 24: Speaker: Hollywood actress and pro-life advocate Stacey Dash. We’re thrilled to honor Ms. Dash for her brave defense of the unborn, notably in the midst of her radically pro-choice peers, but also because she portrays Dr. Mildred Jefferson, MCFL co-founder and past president, in Roe v. Wade, a feature film set to be released soon. As our keynote speaker, Ms. Dash will let us know what it’s like to take an unpopular stance in such a public way, why she speaks for the unborn, and what each of us can do to advance the cause of life when we, too, come face-to-face with our opposition. I hope you plan to join us! Our banquet promises to be a memorable evening. If you’ve attended in the past, I can say that you’ll experience something a little different this year. I very much look forward to meeting you and your guests. Here’s the link to reserve your banquet tickets: https://www.masscitizensforlife.org/2019annualbanquet Massachusetts Citizens for Life http://www.masscitizensforlife.org/

Planned Parenthood boss Cecile Richards is tweeting again ... and further showing Planned Parenthood's disconnect with humanity.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish will hold its next 6-part series of "A New Day Ministry" beginning Monday, Oct. 21, 1-2:30 pm in the Parish Hall, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston. For more information or to register (required prior to the start of the sessions) call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.

The U.S. bishops invite the faithful to join a movement of prayer and sacrifice for the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country. Serious threats to each of these have raised unprecedented challenges to the Church and the nation. When confronted with challenges, our Lord calls us to sacrifice and pray. Follow the links below to learn more about how you can answer the Call.