Sacred Heart Church in Pittsfield has launched its Annual Organ Summer Concert Series “Open Wide the Doors to Christ” Wednesdays at 12 noon. The free half-hour concerts, with donations accepted, will be performed by Carl Bowlby, organist for Sacred Heart’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Each program will begin and end with a hymn and include improvisations. Performances may run longer depending on the program. Should you have any questions, please contact Carl Bowlby at (413)841-9889. Sacred Heart Church is located at 191 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Nature’s Wisdom: A Spiritual Evening Experience with Colleen Mollica (Genesis Spiritual Life Center) A mindful outdoor experience offers an opportunity to manage stress and create a reciprocal relationship with the earth. Using present-moment awareness, nature-based meditation, natural movement, and lessons from nature, participants will reawaken their senses to the healing properties of Mother Earth.

Sacred Heart Church in Pittsfield has launched its Annual Organ Summer Concert Series “Open Wide the Doors to Christ” Wednesdays at 12 noon. The free half-hour concerts, with donations accepted, will be performed by Carl Bowlby, organist for Sacred Heart’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Each program will begin and end with a hymn and include improvisations. Performances may run longer depending on the program. Should you have any questions, please contact Carl Bowlby at (413)841-9889. Sacred Heart Church is located at 191 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Step into a sacred journey where every turn leads you deeper into peace, presence, and wonder. At Walking in Peace – A Labyrinth Experience, you are invited to enter an ancient path of reflection and renewal, where each step becomes a quiet invitation to listen, to let go, and to discover peace in a deeper way.

Join Immaculate Conception Parish, 25 Parker St., Indian Orchard, for a Concert in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Our parish choir will present a beautiful selection of Marian hymns in Polish, English, and Latin in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During the concert, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist will offer reflections on the Rosary. Sister Faith Marie Woolsey, FSE, will speak about the Rosary and its significance, while Sister Rosario Ongayo, FSE, will share real-life experiences related to the mysteries of the Rosary. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. The program is sponsored by the Parish Rosary Sodality. A free-will offering will be accepted to benefit the parish.

Sacred Heart Church in Pittsfield has launched its Annual Organ Summer Concert Series “Open Wide the Doors to Christ” Wednesdays at 12 noon. The free half-hour concerts, with donations accepted, will be performed by Carl Bowlby, organist for Sacred Heart’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Each program will begin and end with a hymn and include improvisations. Performances may run longer depending on the program. Should you have any questions, please contact Carl Bowlby at (413)841-9889. Sacred Heart Church is located at 191 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Join us for a charity Pickleball Tournament benefiting Chesterton Academy of the Divine Mercy on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 46 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA. Enjoy a morning of pickleball, food, and fun while supporting a great cause! For more information, visit chestertondivinemercy.org.

The beloved Polka Picnic tradition returns on Sunday, August 23rd, at the Polanka Grounds on Mill Street in Adams. Gates open at noon, with the Eddie Foreman Orchestra performing favorite polka and dance tunes from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ryan Pause will provide musical entertainment during the intermissions. A variety of traditional Polish foods will be available for purchase. The Adams Lions Club will offer cookout favorites, and a selection of homemade baked goods and treats will also be available. Free activities will be provided for children. Admission is $5.00 for adults, and children age 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is available on the grounds and along nearby streets. We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of music, food, and fun!

Sacred Heart Church in Pittsfield has launched its Annual Organ Summer Concert Series “Open Wide the Doors to Christ” Wednesdays at 12 noon. The free half-hour concerts, with donations accepted, will be performed by Carl Bowlby, organist for Sacred Heart’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Each program will begin and end with a hymn and include improvisations. Performances may run longer depending on the program. Should you have any questions, please contact Carl Bowlby at (413)841-9889. Sacred Heart Church is located at 191 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum – Virtual Study Group With Joseph Krans, OFS Virtual Retreat Dates are September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for Polish Day at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, on Saturday, September 12, 2026! The celebration begins at 1:00 p.m. with Adoration, the Rosary in Polish, and Confessions, followed by a bi-lingual Holy Mass at 2:00 p.m. (please note: this Mass does not fulfill the Sunday obligation). After Mass, participate in the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Blessing of Religious Articles, and the Way of the Cross, all in Polish. All events will be held at the Mother of Mercy Outdoor Shrine. Buses and groups of 15 or more must register in advance at ShrineofDivineMercy.org. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 1-413-298-1119.

St. Francis of Assisi Church will hold their Car Show at the parish (24 Jabish Street, Belchertown) on Saturday, September 12 from 9am-1pm (Rain date is September 13 from 12-3pm). The participant entry fee is $20, and all makes and models are welcome. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 vehicles. There is no entry fee for spectators, and there will be a 50/50 and raffles, and music by Bruce Marshall, the Valley's Classic Hits. Food and beverage is available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Building Fund.

The St. Mary’s Founders' Day Block Party will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, following the 4:00 PM Mass and continuing through 8:00 PM. Parishioners, families, and friends are invited to join in an evening of community and celebration featuring live music, food trucks, raffles, vendors, and a parish resource fair. Donations for the event raffle are now being gratefully accepted. Gift cards to local restaurants and stores, themed gift baskets, and items for gift baskets are all welcome and appreciated. Proceeds from the raffle will support the ministries, programs, and ongoing needs of our church and schools. Donations may be dropped off at the Parish Office, or arrangements can be made by contacting Hope Tremblay or Andrew Schulman. [email protected] | [email protected]

Welcome to our pilgrimage to Eucharistic Miracles. Embark on a deeply spiritual journey through Poland and Italy, following the footsteps of the greatest saints and witnessing the sacred sites of Eucharistic Miracles.  From the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Cracow and the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa to Assisi, Padua, and the heart of the Vatican — experience moments of prayer, reflection, and awe. We will visit tombs of Sister Faustina Kowalska, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Carlo Acutis, Padre Pio, Saint John Paul II and Pope Francis.

The 30th Annual Slice of Heaven Charity Golf Classic is being held Monday, September 14 at the Berkshire Hills Country Club to benefit St. Agnes Academy, St. Mary’s School, & St. Stanislaus Kostka School. This year our honorees will be the Felician Sisters and the Sisters of St. Joseph who faithfully served in our Catholic schools. Registrations begins at 10:30am, followed by lunch and a scramble start at 12noon. Cocktail reception and dinner will be at 5pm. Please join us in all the ways that you can as a sponsor, golfer, and raffle-ticket purchaser. Raffles include a weekend in Boston Fri, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 2; Two rooms at Seaport Hotel; Four tickets to Hamilton (Saturday matinee at Citizens Bank Opera House); Four tickets to Patriots vs. Falcons game 1 PM Sunday at Gillette Stadium, Two tickets to Red Sox vs Guardians (Thurs., Sept 28, 6:45pm at Fenway Park), $200 Mazzeo’s Ristorante giftcertificate. Sign up online at: Marian.org/Slice

Join Holy Trinity Parish for its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Pilsudski Park, 200 Old County Road, Holyoke. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Polish and American food, live music by the WINDSTAR Band, games, bingo, raffles, a bake sale, and fun for the whole family. Admission and parking are free, and the festival will be held rain or shine. For more information, call the Parish Office at (413) 568-1506. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a special Healing Mass on Friday, September 25, 2026 dedicated to all those affected by cancer and other illnesses, including patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones we remember. Prayers begin at 5:30 PM followed by Mass at 6:00 PM. The event is being held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 123 William St, Springfield, MA. Light refreshments will be served in the Parish Center following Mass. For more information, contact Angela Jachym at (413) 530-5516 or visit celebrationofhopema.org.

We're excited to invite you to the inaugural Alianza 5K Cider Donut Dash, a community run/walk to end domestic violence. Join us on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 AM at Ashley Reservoir (Elks Club) in Holyoke for a fall morning of movement, connection, and community—plus cider, donuts, and family-friendly fun. The Cider Donut Dash is more than a run or walk. It's an opportunity to come together in support of survivors and the work Alianza does every day to provide safety, advocacy, and hope for individuals and families throughout our region. Held just ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this event serves as a meaningful kickoff, bringing our community together to raise awareness, show support, and help build a future free from domestic violence. Whether you run the 5K, join the approximately 1.5-mile Fun Walk, volunteer, or simply come out to cheer on participants, there's a place for everyone.