Church events
Sunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main St., Serendipity Shop is open on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with items for sale at bargain prices.
Weekly Sunday church service is offered at 11 a.m. in-person or on Zoom. Email scc1717@wordpress.com or visit the church on Facebook for more information.
Weekly schedule
Holyoke – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church weekly schedule, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School, Facebook Live Worship Service; Monday, 10:30 a.m. a.m. Bible Study; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Prayers with Pastor, Facebook Live; Thursday, 7 p.m. Worship at church. The church is located at 34 Jarvis Ave.
Communion breakfast
Ludlow – Knights of Columbus Ludlow Council 3535 will hold a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 23. 8 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 46 Newbury St., with breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the church hall downstairs, featuring Quiche and finger sandwiches. Feel free to bring your favorite potluck dish.
Black History celebration
Springfield – To celebrate Black History, South Congregational Church and Little Rock Chapel will hold a joint service on Sunday, March 2 at 10 a.m. in the South Church sanctuary at 45 Maple Street, Springfield MA. There will be gospel music during worship, and a soul food potluck luncheon, followed by a lecture by Dr. Amilicar Shabazz, a professor of history and Africana Studies in the W. E. B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at UMass-Amherst. All are welcome. www.sococh.org
Corned beef and cabbage dinner
Ludlow – The Knights of Columbus, chapter 3535 in Ludlow will have their Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 8th at 5:3O p.m. at the Pastoral Center of St Elizabeth Parish, Hubbard Street. Tickets will be sold starting Feb. 15 and are $20 each until March 3rd and must be purchased in advance.
After March 3 tickets (if available) will be $25 each.; take out dinner may be ordered and that will be available March 8 from 4 to 4:45 p.m., also $20 each. There will also be entertainment and raffles. For tickets, please call Jim Meehan 413-547-8822, Mike Trexler 413-219-0758, Dave Bergeron 413-427-6584, and Tony Silva 413-364-6518.
Saint Patrick Novena
Holyoke – Saint Jerome Parish located at 169 Hampden Street in Holyoke is once again hosting a Novena to Saint Patrick beginning on Sunday, March 9 and concluding on Monday, March 17. Nine priests from throughout the Diocese will be serving as the celebrants of the Novena Masses. All are invited to attend. Information about Mass times and celebrants may be obtained by contacting the Parish Office at 413-532-6381.
Hibernian Communion Breakfast
Holyoke – The Hibernians of Hampden/Hampshire Counties invite the public to attend the Annual Communion Breakfast, Sunday March 16, at 8 a.m. Memorial Mass at St Jerome’s Church. Breakfast is at 9 a.m. at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd Holyoke. Honoring Owen Donohue with the 2025 Hibernian Christian Charity Award; Guest Speaker will be Teri Schindler- writer, director, producer; worked for NBC, HBO, and ESPN; won an Emmy for her work in 2000 Sydney Australia Olympics; founding member of WNBA; First woman to produce live NCAA broadcasts; all American Swimmer; married to announcer Mike Gorman; daughter Kristen and son in law Marc. For reservations call Atty, John J Driscoll at 413-534-0445 by March 14. Tickets are $25 per person. Tables of 10.
Church events
Springfield – South Congregational Church, an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ in downtown Springfield, invites everyone to its regular worship services, Sundays at 10 a.m. in person at 45 Maple Street in Springfield or on Zoom. Find the Zoom link and more information about us on our website at www.sococh.org. Childcare is also available. The Bible Study group on Zoom will now take place on Mondays at 7 p.m. (use the Zoom worship link) — whether you are new to bible study or have a lifetime of experience, you are welcome. Other programs include regular knitting and quilting circles as well as an upcoming Lenten Book Group. In addition to church services and events, South is particularly engaged in the downtown community, and many public programs are offered in their spaces. If you’d like to know more, receive our weekly email newsletter, or have any questions, please email admin@sococh.org or call (413) 732-0117. Find them on Facebook or Instagram.
Church events
Wilbraham – Wilbraham United Church at 500 Main St., welcomes the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of every month communion is served with bread and grape juice. Following all Sunday services, there is a Friendship gathering in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee, and other refreshments are served and all are welcomed. Wilbraham United is a merged congregation of the Congregational and Methodist Societies. They celebrate as both a congregation that recognizes the traditions and values of both the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist denominations. Wilbraham United Church is a place where someone from any walk of life can feel comfortable. They are committed to service and sharing their space for the good of the community and to the glory of God. The church is especially welcoming to children, who are gladly received in the worship service. There are church school classes for children who wish to attend for ages 3 through 13 during the worship service time. The church is handicapped accessible with a large parking lot in the rear. For any questions contact the church administrator at 413-596-2511 ext. 100 or email admin@wilbrahamunitedchurch.org.
Sunday services
Agawam – Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., invites the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of every month communion is served. Following all Sunday services, there is a friendship gathering in the church hall. The church is handicap accessible with a large parking lot. The church live stream’s on YouTube each week. Visit https://agawamcongregationalchurch.com. For more information call 413-786-7111 or email at office@agawamcong.com.
Sunday service hours
Holyoke – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. Sunday service hours are as follows: 8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with no music; 10 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with music; 5 p.m. service in Spanish with music. All are welcome.
Additional adoration times
Agawam – St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St. will offer weekly adoration ceremonies on Wednesdays between noon and 5:30 p.m. The Holy Mass takes place at 6 p.m. Lawn signs are available for Agawam residents announcing the Year of the Eucharist. Contact the parish office to obtain one, 413-786-8105, ext. 101.
Free weekly Veterans lunch
Holyoke – Community Roots Neighborhood Services offers a free hot lunch for Veterans and their adult immediate family (Parents or spouse). The lunches are every Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. Questions? Email Gina Nelson at crnsholyoke@gmail.com.
Church service hours
Springfield – Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St., Weekly Sunday service hours are as follows: 8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with no music; 10 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with music; 12:15 p.m.- service in Spanish with music. A healing service is held at the church on the first Sunday of each month.
