Our Lady of the Lake Parish is featuring an Advent Mission featuring TV star Frank Runyeon.  On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7 at 1 pm (matinee, great for families with children!) he will present "The 3½ Stories of Christmas."   It will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 pm with "The Letter of James." All are welcome!!  Questions? Call the parish office at 978-342-2978.

Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, Spencer, welcomes you to its annual Christmas Faire on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am - 2:30 pm. New this year: Like-new, gently-used Christmas decorations and decor; Fudge (in the cookie shoppe). Familiar Favorites: Vendors; Raffles (Themed Baskets and more); Stuffed Stockings cash raffle; handcrafted items from parishioners; cookies; homemade meatballs and sauce (as a sub or over pasta); hot dogs, chips, beverages.  

St. Christopher Parish, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester (next to Stop & Shop) will host its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am – 3 pm. The Christmas Festival will feature raffles, children’s activities, crafts, jewelry, flea market, baked goods and more! Bring a cash donation or new toy for “Toys for Tots” and enter to win a prize! Bring along your appetite and enjoy a delicious lunch! No admission fee

St. Martin’s Church in Otter River will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am to 3 pm and on Sunday, at the American Legion Hall, 3 Central St., Baldwinville. Dozens of theme baskets and a wide array of hand-crafted decorations will be among the highlights, along with a major prize raffle, Chinese auction and fresh Christmas wreaths and greens decorated to order. The Fair’s “Polish Auction” will offer more than 40 beautifully-wrapped gift baskets that are sure to delight all ages, and a variety of home-made baked goods will brighten your holiday table. Lunch will be available

St. Philip Parish will host its traditional Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am – 3 pm at St. Philip Church, 12 West Street in Grafton.  It will feature a wonderful collection of items sure to please you and yours for Christmas.  Our tables include: Crafts & Treasures (Craft, Attic Treasures, & Inspiration Tables); Feeling Lucky (Silent Auction, Grand Raffle, & Chance Baskets Tables); Food (Christmas Fair Café & Bakery); and More

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish will hold their Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Church, 151 Mendon St., Upton.  The fair has a wide variety of fresh balsam wreaths, cemetery baskets and table top arrangements. Raffles on Theme Baskets, Gift Certificates, Home Heating Oil and over $450 of Lottery Scratch Tickets on one drawing are available.  A lunch of soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, and traditional grapenut pudding will be served.  A New Gift Boutique featuring new and "like new" items, Attic Treasures, Oldye Tyme Christmas decorations and a Christmas Craft and Holiday decor section will have something to interest everyone.

As part of Christmas Time in Berlin, St. Joseph the Good Provider Parish will be holding their annual Christmas Shoppe Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 am – 3:30 pm You’ll find our Christmas Café offering homemade corn chowder, venison stew, chili, and cabbage soup along with sandwiches and hot and cold beverages. Enjoy our Gift Baskets, Raffles, Cookies, Baked Goods, Crafts, Christmas Past, and A visit from Santa. Located at 52 West Street/Route 62, Berlin.

“Forgiveness:  Making Peace with Others and Ourselves” will be presented by Marina McCoy, Ph.D. on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:30 am– 1 pm at 720 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough. (Alliance Health Inc. at Marie Esther Health Center) Our presenter, Marina McCoy, Ph.D., is a philosophy professor, spirituality writer, and prison volunteer. Our gathering will begin with “coffee and” followed by a brief presentation, prayer,  personal reflection, and discussion. A registration fee of $10.00 is paid at the door.

Join us for a Dismas Christmas, our first Annual Tree Sale on Saturday, Nov 30 and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 am - 4 pm. Along with having trees for sale, enjoy homemade Christmas crafts, cookies, cocoa and hayrides. Located at 687 Lincoln Road, Oakham.

Our Lady of the Lake Parish is featuring an Advent Mission featuring TV star Frank Runyeon.  On Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 pm he will present "SIGNS: The Gospel of John."

A Holiday Feast will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7  from 5 - 7 pm at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church Street, Westminster. Menu: Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, green beans, salad, rolls and dessert. Cost of the dinner is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12, and children under 6 eat free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, please call Wendy Provencial at 978-874-0767.

St Martin's ChurchHoliday Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8  from 9 am to 1 pm at the American Legion Hall, 3 Central St., Baldwinville. Dozens of theme baskets and a wide array of hand-crafted decorations will be among the highlights, along with a major prize raffle, Chinese auction and fresh Christmas wreaths and greens decorated to order. The Fair’s “Polish Auction” will offer more than 40 beautifully-wrapped gift baskets that are sure to delight all ages, and a variety of home-made baked goods will brighten your holiday table. Lunch will be available both days as well as coffee and pastry throughout the day.