Young Adult Group Meetings, Framingham -- Saint Bridget Parish's young adult group meets every Friday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Parish Renewal Center. Men and women aged 20-40 are invited to come, make new friends, discuss the faith as well as plan future social events and service projects. After the meeting, the conversation continues at a local restaurant. For more information, contact seminarian Paul Sullivan at psullivan62@hotmail.com.

Divine Mercy Mass, Dorchester -- The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy invite all to celebrate the Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third Friday of the month. The event, held at Saint Ann Parish, will include adoration at 6 p.m., the chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:30 p.m. and Mass at 7 p.m. Confession will be available before Mass. For more information, call 617-288-1202 or e-mail mercy@sisterfaustina.org.

Men's Prayer Gathering, Milton -- The South Shore Men's Prayer Group meets every third Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Hills Church, with Mass celebrated by Father Peter Grover, OMV. Refreshments will be served, and all men are invited. For information please call 617-696-8394.

Serra Boston, Waltham -- The Serra Club of Boston meets the third Saturday of each month at Saint Mary Parish. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m., followed by the meeting. Serra is an international organization whose mission is to support, encourage and affirm vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. For more information, call 978-462-1057 or visit www.serraboston.org.

Holy Ghost Festival, Plymouth -- Saint Mary Parish of Plymouth/Kingston is hosting a festival with a crowning ceremony, jubilant parade, delicious food, energetic bidding and a picnic. The festival takes place after the 10:30 Mass, at which point there is a procession to Holy Ghost Field on Cherry Street. For more information please call 508-746-0426.

Tribute to Our Blessed Mother Mary, Woburn -- The seventh annual tribute to Mary starts with a rosary at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 3:00 p.m. at Saint Barbara Parish. After the celebration of the Eucharist, Mary C. Vivolo will give a witness talk about her eight years of private devotion to the Madonna of the Universe, to be followed by personal testimonies. Please call the rectory at 781-933-4130 for more information.

Greater Boston Lay Dominicans, Newton -- The Lay Dominican Chapter of Saint Dominic will meet at Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church in the Saint Elizabeth Parish Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There will be a review of Dominican spirituality. The meeting will end with the chanting of evening prayer. Inquiries are welcome. For more information, call Raymond DiBona at 617-472-4446.

Bereavement Meeting, Haverhill -- Father and Sons/Bethany Bereavement and Resource Center and Merrimack Valley Hospice offers "Loss of A Spouse: Beginning the Grief Journey" every Tuesday afternoon from 2-3:30 p.m., Haverhill Crossings, Route 110 (Amesbury Road). For more information on this program and to register please call Nancy Thornton at 978-374-9257

Energy Healing Group, Dorchester -- The Energy Healing Group is held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. through August 26 in the rectory at Saint Mark Parish. In this open session, energy therapists Sharon Mullen and Florri Aversa will present an introduction to this energy healing system and then will address participants' health issues individually. Participants only have to sit comfortably and receive the energy directed to them. From general aches and pains to chronic and serious conditions, we expect to send you home feeling better! All are welcome. Call 617-825-2852 for more information.

Taizé Prayer, Brighton -- All are invited to prayer in the spirit of Taizé at 7 p.m. offered at the motherhouse chapel of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Taizé prayer is a simple form of Christian prayer centered on scripture, silence, and song based on the daily prayer of the ecumenical religious community in Taizé, France. All are welcome. Bring a friend. For more information call 617-746-2029.

Seniors Outing, Canton -- Join the Irish Pastoral Centre for a special seniors outing to the Irish Cultural Centre from 12-3 p.m. The afternoon will include Mass, catered lunch, and guest Susan Gedutis Lindsay, who will present a program of music and photos from Boston's dance halls from 1940-1970. Suggested donation is $10. RSVP by calling 617-479-7404 x13 by July 22.

Holy Trinity Irish Choir, South Boston -- The Holy Trinity Abbey Choir (voted "Best Limerick Choir" and "Church Choir of the Year" in 2005 and 2007 at the Limerick Festival of Church Music) has sung throughout Ireland with world renowned Irish singers Frank Patterson, Finbar Wright, Delores Keane, and Garda, the famous Irish Police Band. The choir will be singing at Saint Brigid Parish at the 4 p.m. Mass.

Holy Trinity Irish Choir, Dorchester -- The Holy Trinity Abbey Choir will be singing at the 9:30 Mass at Saint Ann Parish.

Holy Trinity Irish Choir, Milton -- The Holy Trinity Abbey Choir will also be singing at the noon Mass at Saint Agatha Parish.

Holy Trinity Irish Choir, Everett -- The choir will be singing at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Parish. For more information call 617-389-5660.

Saint Linus Christian Book Group, Natick -- Saint Linus Parish of Natick is hosting a book discussion at the Norton Center. They will be discussing "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe," and "Prince Caspian," both by C.S. Lewis. For information please call Karen Mallozzi at 508-651-9788 or email KMallozzi@aol.com. For this meeting only participants invited to bring along their school-age children who have read the books too.

Grief Support Group, Franklin -- A 7-week grief support group, held at the rectory of Saint Mary Church in Franklin, begins on the 30th and runs from 7-9 p.m. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required. Please call Nan Rafter at the rectory (508-528-0020) for more information or to register.

All-night Eucharistic Vigil, Dorchester -- Saint Peter's Church is holding a vigil for the reparation and atonement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The vigil will begin at 9 p.m. with Father Christopher Gomes OFM and the vigil will end with the 5 a.m. Mass with Father Gomes as the celebrant. The intentions are for Cardinal O'Malley and the priests of the Archdiocese. The theme will be on the Eucharist and the Priesthood. Refreshments will be served throughout the night. For information please call Barbara at 978-453-7446 or email Helenterese@aol.com.

Vacation Bible School, Everett -- Immaculate Conception Parish is hosting Vacation Bible School, with the theme of "Galloping With God." The school takes place from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the lower church hall. The cost is $10 per child. For more information, please call the rectory at 617-389-5660. Volunteers are still needed, so please call if you can donate your time.

Proud 2B Catholic Music Festival, Framingham -- Celebrate with Boston for the 2008 Bicentennial of the Archdiocese at the Marist House. Featuring live music and talks by Tony Melendez, Martin Doman, The Donut Man, Zealous & D-Major with Sammy Blaze, Didi Jeremie and many other speakers and musicians. There will be Adoration and an opportunity for Confession throughout day-long festivities, along with Mass with Cardinal Seán O'Malley. For more information, go to www.proud2bcatholic.com, or call 978-535-6300. Tickets are $15, children under 12 are free with adult admission.