Rev. Ute A. (Annemarie) Schmidt, will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Prayer Breakfast. Speaking on Hospitality Ministry, the morning begins with Mass at 7:30 a.m. followed by a free continental breakfast at 8 a.m. and Rev. Ute A. (Annemarie) Schmidt talk at 8:30. Prayer devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place after Mass. The event will be held in the Holy Spirit Chapel, Bishop Marshall Center, St. Michael's Cathedral, 254 State St., Springfield. For more information call 413-781-5750. In case of inclement weather cancellation will be on 22 News and Channel 560

Stop by a Christmas Craft Fair hosted by the Blessed Trinity Rosary Society in our Father Casey Hall, 135 Main Street Greenfield. There will be Christmas tables of wreaths, garlands, and Christmas Items, a Raffle Table, Baked Goods, and local Crafters for all your Christmas gifting needs.

Join Blessed Trinity Parish in our first Freedom 5K this Veterans' Day weekend! Kicking off from the Parking Lot of Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal Street Greenfield, looping through Greenfield, and finishing back at Blessed Sacrament Church. For more information please call the Parish Office, 413-773-3311

Bishop William Byrne invites all women from across Western Massachusetts and beyond to attend the 2025 Diocesan Women’s Conference on Saturday, November 15from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at Bellamy Middle School in Chicopee, MA. This special Jubilee Year event will feature talks by Mary Lenaburg, Sr. Maris Stella, S.V., and Fr. James Brent, O.P., with music by Psalm 33. The day will include lunch, Adoration, Confession, and a closing Eucharistic Procession and Mass with Bishop William Byrne. Click here for Registration and Vendor information, or it can be found on diospringfield.org.

Join the St. Michael's Players as they present their Fall Multigenerational Production of BIG The Musical! Based on the 1980s classic movie, this is a perfect musical for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased at www.stmichaelsplayers.com. Show Dates: Thursday, November 20th at 7pm; Friday, November 21st at 7pm; Saturday, November 22nd at 7pm; Sunday, November 23rd at 2pm. Call 413-486-0760 or email [email protected] with questions.

Holy Cross Parish, 221 Plumtree Rd., Springfield annual craft fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday November 29, 2025 from 9:00am-3:00pm in the St. Michael’s Academy gymnasium on the church grounds. There are a variety of local hand-crafters signing up for this event and it is a great way to begin your Christmas shopping. There will be home-baked goods as well as lunch items available for sale as well.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is excited to announce a transformative event titled "God Chose You For Me." - a seven-hour experience designed to deepen the spiritual connection between married couples. St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow will be hosting this one-day experience at their parish Pastoral Center on Saturday, December 6, 8:30am-3:30pm. This unique program will be guided by Fr. Larry Brault (Worcester Diocese), a married couple, and a surviving marital spouse. Couples will be guided in creating a personal couple prayer developed progressively through the day. This prayer will then serve as a daily spiritual practice, reinforcing the spiritual bond. The experience is about the profound truth that married couples become an actual manifestation of God's love and Christ's presence in this world, through the way they love one another. Donation per couple is $100 - with refreshments and lunch included. Register online no later than November 30 at http://wwmectw.org/enrichment.php. For more info contact Bob & Marie Lussier at (413) 224-1145 or [email protected]

The Knights of Columbus, Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski Council of Chicopee, invites everyone to a memorable evening of great food and live entertainment featuring internationally acclaimed Frank Sinatra tribute artist Patrick Tobin on Saturday, December 6. Recognized for his remarkable ability to capture Sinatra’s voice, intonation, and signature style, Tobin will transport you back in time with a performance you won’t want to miss. The event will be held at St. Stanislaus School, 534 Front Street, Chicopee. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under and include a delicious chicken dinner, dessert, coffee, and the show. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres served to start the evening. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this special night of music, dining, and nostalgia! For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the St. Stanislaus Basilica Parish Office at (413) 594-6669.