Eucharistic Vigil, Somerville -- An all night Eucharistic vigil will take place at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 10 Properzi Way, Somerville. The vigil will begin at 9:00 p.m. with a Mass of the Sacred Heart celebrated by Father Ademir Guerni. The theme of the vigil is for Saint Anthony's Parish and for all the priests of the Scalabrini order. Reading materials pertaining to Saint John Vianney, patron saint for all priests, will be available. Spiritual exercises will be held throughout the night and the vigil will end with Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 5:00 a.m. For further information contact: 978-453-7446.

The Transfiguration of the Lord, Chestnut Hill -- The Congregation of Saint Athanasius (Anglican Use) will observe the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord with a Solemn Mass at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Lawrence Church, Chestnut Hill. For more information call: 617-325-1300.

Charismatic Retreat, Waltham -- A charismatic retreat is being given by David Thorp, charismatic leader and evangelist in Boston, entitled "The Spirit and the Bride say Come - Deeper." The retreat will take place at the Espousal Retreat Center, 555 Lexington Street, Waltham. For more information, contact either the Espousal Retreat Center at 781-209-3112 or the Office of Charismatic Renewal at 781-891-3592. Registration forms available on the following website: www.crsboston.org.

Meeting, Bedford -- What does it mean to live one's life moving from the Gospel to Life and from Life to the Gospel? Our Lady's Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order invites anyone in the Northwest Metro area to join them as they explore following the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi in everyday life. Meetings are held in the Parish Center of Saint Michael Parish in Bedford from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information contact Andrew Sapp by phone: 978-930-4731 or by email: anpasa@me.com.

The Feast of Saint Rocco, Franklin -- Saint Mary's Parish is holding their 32nd annual Saint Rocco Festival. On Sunday, Aug. 8 there will be an opening "In Memory Of" Mass at 12:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 14 there will be a Mass and Sacrament of the Sick at 10:00 a.m. on the festival grounds. The festival includes Italian food and pastry, rides, games and live entertainment. For more information call Saint Mary's Rectory 508-528-0020 or go to the website: www.stmarysfranklin.org.

Candlelight Rosary Procession, Bridgewater -- Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, 103 Center Street, Bridgewater, will host the fourth of this season's Candlelight Rosary Processions in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Father Jason Makos, Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary Parish, Foxboro. The service includes inspirational music, a Candlelight Rosary Procession led by a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima, and benediction. All are welcome to come to pray for peace in our troubled world at war and for our service men and women in the armed forces, and for their own personal intentions. The church has ample parking and is handicapped accessible.

Fatima Celebrations, Holliston -- The Xaverian Missionaries at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine will hold their Fatima Day celebrations with the main celebrant and homilist being Father Thomas J. Stanton, Pastor of Saint Martha's Parish in Plainville. Gathering and Sing-along will begin at 6:30 p.m., Mass at 7:00 p.m., and candlelight procession and rosary at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the hall following the celebration.

Choral Evensong and Benediction, Chestnut Hill -- The Congregation of Saint Athanasius (Anglican Use) will offer a service of choral Evensong and Benediction for the Feast of the Assumption at Saint Lawrence Church in Chestnut Hill at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the undercroft.

Dedication, Milford -- In celebration of the Feast of the Assumption, Mass will be held at the "Old Saint Mary's Cemetery" on Hamilton Street in Milford at 10:30 a.m. to dedicate the cemetery roads and the monument dedicated to the Irish immigrants of the famine. All are welcome! A cookout following the Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saint Mary's Rectory lawn. Tickets are $5 a person. For tickets call 508-473-2000.

Jesus in the North End, North End -- All college students and young adults (20's and 30's) are invited to join us for "Jesus in the North End" at Saint Leonard's Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 9 p.m. Immediately following Mass, please join us for fellowship at local North End cafes. For more information contact Lauren Hardegen at youngadults@rcab.org or 617-746-5812 or visit www.oymboston.org.

Feast of Our Lady of Knock, Clinton -- The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (L.A.O.H.) Division 8, Our Lady of Knock Division, will be hosting a Mass of the Feast of Our Lady of Knock at 11:30 a.m. Mass will take place at Saint John Church, 80 Union Street, Clinton, with a reception to follow in the Parish Center. All Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ancient Order of Hibernians Divisions are invited to attend. Parking is available in the parking lot on School Street at the rear of the church.

Musical Performance, Methuen -- Stephen Roberts, Director of Music at Saint Peter's Parish, Danbury, Conn., will perform works by Lubeck, Franck, C.P.E. Bach, Liszt, Kerll, Roberts, Alain and Dupre in an organ recital at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway (Route 28) at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the doors, which open at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact Ed Sampson, 978-686-2323.

Separation, Divorce and Beyond, Walpole -- A 10 week program on Sunday evenings at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Walpole. Separation and divorce is painful, often shattering. Blessed Sacrament Parish is offering a 10 week program facilitated by a group of Catholics who have themselves endured separation and divorce. This program is designed to offer support and healing for those who have experienced a failed marriage and offer hope for the prospect of better tomorrows, by discussing subjects such as anger, self-image, loneliness, blame and guilt. The program consists of 10 meetings, on Sunday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., held in the parish Community Room. If interested in learning more or to sign up for this program, please contact Jeanie Mattila by phone: 508-384-8779 or by email: jeanie.matt@comcast.net. Sign up is required by Sept. 5.

Ecumenical Choral Evensong, Easton -- The Congregation of Saint Athanasius and the Anglican parish of Saint Paul's will sponsor a service of choral Evensong for the feast of Our Lady of Walsingham at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Mary on the campus of Stonehill College, Easton. A reception will follow the service.