Men's Prayer Gathering, Milton -- The next meeting of the Early Bird Special will be today from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Saint Mary's of the Hills (lower church), 29 Saint Mary's Road. There will be prayer and a presentation and discussion with the topic being "Keeping Your Kids Catholic." Coffee and refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 617-696-3170.

French Mass, Tyngsboro -- Lowell's Franco-American Festival Week kicks off today with an 11 a.m. French Mass at Saint Mary Magdalen Church, 95 Lakeview Avenue. It will be followed by a free pancake brunch downstairs in the church hall. Announcement of The Greater-Lowell Franco-American of the Year will take place at the brunch. The church and hall are fully handicap-accessible. For other information and questions, contact Mr. Lucien Dalpe at 978-957-1710.

Organ Concert, Boston -- The Cathedral of the Holy Cross celebrates the 142nd birthday of the 1875 dedication of its principal organ. To honor this birthday, the public is invited to enjoy a free organ concert today at 3 p.m. in the Shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont Street. (The cathedral is currently undergoing extensive restoration work and is unable to host the concert) The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will fund the upkeep and restoration of the 142-year-old cathedral organ.

Healing Mass, Waltham -- The Espousal Retreat House and Conference Center will host a healing Mass today and every last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The Mass will take place at the Espousal Retreat House Chapel located at 554 Lexington Street. The information is also listed on their website at Espousal.org.

Mass of Saint Josemaria, Dedham -- Bishop Arthur Kennedy will be the main celebrant for the Mass of Saint Josemaria, the founder of Opus Dei, today at Saint Mary's Church, 25 Avery Street, at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 617-738-7348.

First Friday Devotions, Hanover -- Devotions are held every first Friday at the Portiuncula Chapel, Cardinal Cushing Centers, 405 Washington Street from now through October. Devotional services will go from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. First Friday services will include adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, recitation of the rosary, Stations of the Cross, and sacrament of reconciliation. Free parking is available. All are most welcome to come and share the day hosted by Saint Mary of the Portiuncula Order of Franciscan Seculars.