Women's Faith Group, Franklin -- The Saint Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group will meet in the lower church hall at Saint Mary Church, One Church Square, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. There will be a viewing of a segment of Bishop Robert Barron's "Catholicism" series, with a small group discussion to follow. Because segments are on independent topics, you are encouraged to attend, even if you missed previous sessions. Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a friend.

Men's Group, Milton -- The Boston and South Shore Men's Early Bird special prayer gathering will be held at Saint Mary of the Hills, lower church, 29 Saint Mary's Road, from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Jim Drummey, a regional director for Mass Citizens for Life, will speak about the pro-life cause at the Beacon Hill level. In addition to the presentation and discussion, there will also be prayer, coffee, and refreshments. For more information, call 617-696-3170.

Padre Pio Prayer Group, Brockton -- The Padre Pio Prayer Group of the Chapel of Our Savior, 475 Westgate Drive, will meet following the regular 12:05 p.m. Mass. In the meeting, we will continue our series of Catholic answers to commonly asked questions about Catholicism. Confessions are available from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information, call Brother Thomas at 508-583-8357 ext. 4.

Palliative Care Presentation, Concord -- Palliative care is often misunderstood. It is sometimes thought to be exclusively for people who are receiving hospice care at the end of their lives. Palliative care, however, is a comprehensive approach to care for those with serious illness, and includes support for their loved ones, too. It is a way for people to live better, entirely consistent with Catholic teaching. Come hear a presentation and join in a discussion at Holy Family Parish, 12 Monument Square, at 6:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Archdiocese of Boston's Initiative for Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning.

Novena to Saint Jude, Waltham -- Saint Jude Parish, 147 Main Street, invites the faithful to its weekly novena to Saint Jude, the patron saint of difficult cases. The novena, celebrated every Wednesday, takes place after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome. For more information, visit our website at www.saintjudewaltham.org.

Padre Pio Prayer Group, Revere -- The Padre Pio Prayer Group of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, 250 Revere Street, will hold its regular monthly meeting in the parish chapel at 7:00 p.m. We will continue our series of Catholic answers to commonly asked questions about Catholicism. Please join us if you are interested.

WINGS, Lexington -- The Catholic Community of Lexington announces the next two sessions of the WINGS (Women IN God's Spirit) winter program on Thursdays, Jan. 24 and 31, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Saint Brigid Parish Center, 1995 Massachusetts Avenue. All sessions are being led by Celia Sirois, an instructor of Sacred Scripture at all levels of the Archdiocese of Boston. Celia's topic is "Three Examples of Holiness: Mary, Paul and John." Please join us on Jan. 24 and 31 as well the last session on Feb. 7. Refreshments are served and membership is not required to attend any session.

Mass for Healing, Hanson -- Saint Joseph the Worker Church, 1 Maquan Street, will hold a Mass for Healing and Recovery from Addictions at 11:00 a.m. Please join us to pray for those afflicted and affected by addiction. For more information, please call 781-293-3581.