St. John's Catholic Church

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.

Mass Guidelines Update:
Beginning on Saturday, May 29th, masks and social distancing are no longer required of all parishioners. However, per CDC guidelines, non-vaccinated persons are still encouraged to wear masks and maintain social distancing. The tape has been removed, therefore, from all but a portion of the church. 

The cleaning of most commonly touched surfaces may be reduced to once a week and limitations of the size of gatherings in non-liturgical spaces have also been lifted.

The singing of hymns and acclamations has been restored, although choirs will not return until the end of the summer.

Holy Water, Hymnals and Missalettes will, once again, be available. Processions will also be restored. The distribution of Holy Communion will return to its pre-COVID form, although the distribution of the Precious Blood will be restored in the fall.

For more details visit our Corona Virus Information page.

Mass Live-stream Schedule:

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

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

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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