Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Pastor
Worship Style - Traditional Roman Catholic
We selected this church since our son, who majored in Italian, was joining us this week. This church is located in the Italian section of Worcester, is traditionally known as the Italian church, and we have friends who attend this parish.
Msgr. Pedone shared with us a story of Mary Chapin Carpenter, a singer, who suddenly suffered a heart attack. She was so shocked by this that she fell into depression. In her essay she wrote for NPR entitled, "The Learning Curve of Gratitude" (npr.org - June 23, 2007), she shared how the simple act of kindness from a local grocery store clerk, telling her to enjoy the rest of her day, brought her back and out of her depression. The clerk reminded her that "every day is all there is."
Msgr. Pedone used Mark 13:33-37 to remind us how precious our time on earth is, and that we should live our lives as a pilgrimage to God, living "joyfully, expectfully, and gratefully."
Worship Style - Traditional Roman Catholic
We selected this church since our son, who majored in Italian, was joining us this week. This church is located in the Italian section of Worcester, is traditionally known as the Italian church, and we have friends who attend this parish.
Msgr. Pedone shared with us a story of Mary Chapin Carpenter, a singer, who suddenly suffered a heart attack. She was so shocked by this that she fell into depression. In her essay she wrote for NPR entitled, "The Learning Curve of Gratitude" (npr.org - June 23, 2007), she shared how the simple act of kindness from a local grocery store clerk, telling her to enjoy the rest of her day, brought her back and out of her depression. The clerk reminded her that "every day is all there is."
Msgr. Pedone used Mark 13:33-37 to remind us how precious our time on earth is, and that we should live our lives as a pilgrimage to God, living "joyfully, expectfully, and gratefully."