Men's Prayer Gathering, Milton -- The Early Bird Special will meet from 7:00-8:30 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Hills lower church, 29 Saint Mary's Road, for a presentation and discussion on Vatican II with Father Patrick McLaughlin, senior priest at Saint Agatha Parish. Call 617-822-1785 for more information.

Prayer Group, Brockton -- The newly formed Padre Pio prayer group will celebrate its beginning meeting at The Chapel of Our Savior, 475 Westgate Drive, following the regularly scheduled 12:05 Mass, the meeting will consist of recitation of the Holy Rosary with meditations on the mysteries written by Padre Pio and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. There will be a talk and discussion about Padre Pio and a relic will be available for veneration. Confessions are available from 11:00 a.m. to noon. For further information please call the Chapel at 508-583-8357.

Social Justice Forum, Newton -- The 38th Social Justice Forum will be presented at Sacred Heart Parish, 1321 Centre Street, entitled "Understanding Islam and the Role of Women" with speaker Zilka Spahic Siljak, Ph.D., author of several books dealing with women in the Middle EaSaint She is currently visiting lecturer at the Harvard Divinity School in the Women's Studies in Religion Program. The presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. with discussion and refreshments to follow.

Choir Concert, Malden -- Immaculate Conception Parish, 600 Pleasant Street, is hosting their annual spring choir concert with director Rosalind Mohnsen at 7:30 p.m., with the music of Purcell, Aichinger, Billings, Vierne, and K.K. Davis. There will be a reception after. For more info, call 781-324-4941.

Mission Rededication, Boston -- All are invited to the rededication of Our Lady of Victories Church, 27 Isabella Street, to its founding mission. This will take place at our 11:00 a.m. Mass. Cardinal Seán O'Malley will be the main celebrant. That Sunday, the Marist Fathers and Brothers who serve the parish are also marking the 150th Anniversary of the arrival of the Society of Mary (Marists) in the U.S. Call 617-426-4448 for more information.

Lay Dominican Meeting, Newton -- The Greater Boston Pro-Chapter of Saint Dominic will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the lower rectory of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish, 270 Elliot Street. A presentation will be made by Sister Mary Sophia, OP and Sister Mary Angelica, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Tennessee. The sisters will discuss their apostolate and the abundant success they have experienced in vocations to their congregation. Interested parishioners are also invited to attend. Ample parking is available. Questions concerning lay Dominicans can be addressed to 617-472-4446 or by referring to our website at www.stdominics.opne.org.

Healing Service, Stoughton -- At 2:00 p.m., there will be a Mass and healing service conducted by Father Joseph P. McDermott at Immaculate Conception Church. All those who are suffering from physical ills or are burdened spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and/or psychologically are cordially invited to come and pray for their needs and the needs of others. If you have any questions or for further information please call Margaret at 781-762-2029.

Life Decisions Talk, Lawrence -- Saint Patrick's Parish, 118 South Broadway, is hosting a new series entitled "Ten Things You Need to Do Before You Die, Part 2" on how faithful Catholics handle the most challenging life decisions at 7:00 p.m. May's topic is "Best Planning for Senior Living." Assisted by leaders from Mary Immaculate Health Care, the session will explore how to empower ourselves with the knowledge and supportive relationships needed to best plan for senior living. There will be separate sessions in English and Spanish. For more information, call 978-683-9416.

Prayer Cenacle, Weymouth -- From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Apostles of Peace, a Marian community, invite you to our prayer cenacle in the Convent of Immaculate Conception, 1199-R Commercial Street. Come for eucharistic adoration, holy rosary, and a special reflection on peace. For more information, call 781-812-1603.

Youth Group Anniversary, Mattapan -- Saint Angela's is happy to announce the fourth anniversary celebration of 'Echo Des Jeunes' Parish Youth Group of Saint Angela's. The fourth anniversary of Echo will be celebrated today at the Sunday afternoon Mass with our pastor Father William P. Joy at 1544 Blue Hill Avenue. All parents, parishioners and friends from other parishes are all invited to unite with us in prayers for our youth and for this celebration. Download copy of parish bulletins or visit parish website at www.StAngelaParish.org for additional information.

Memorial Day Masses, Brookline -- Holyhood Cemetery Association is sponsoring a Memorial Day Mass at Holyhood Cemetery, 587 Heath Street in Brookline, at 9:00 a.m. and a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St Joseph Cemetery, 990 LaGrange Street in West Roxbury.

Healing Service, Waltham -- A healing service is held the last Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Espousal Retreat Center, 554 Lexington Street.

Music Workshop, Framingham -- Saint Bridget's Parish, 830 Worcester Road, is hosting a workshop for music ministers given by the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir at 6:30 p.m.

Healing Service, Hanover -- From 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., the Apostles of Peace, a Marian Community, will have Holy Mass, followed by a healing service at Saint Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover Street. For more information, call 781-812-1603.

Evening of Healing, North Reading -- Please join us for an evening of healing and intercessory prayer at St Theresa Church, 63 Winter Street. We will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary and confessions from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Mass celebrated by Father Tom Reilly will start at 7:00 p.m. followed by Laying on of Hands beginning at 8:00 pm. All who seek healing in body and soul are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Saint Theresa Rectory at 978-664-3412 or visit the website at sttheresanreading.org.

Concert, Lynn -- Sacred Heart Parish, 571 Boston Street, is hosting a free concert of sacred music performed by the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir at 7:00 p.m.

Christian Psychology Program, Waltham -- Depression and anxiety cripple millions of Americans and prevent millions more from reaching their full potentials. Christian psychology offers several different approaches to dealing with these problems that can help to restore the fullness of life. This day will present powerful techniques from Christian Psychology including 12 step, forgiveness, centering prayer, and mindfulness. The program will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and include teaching, inner healing prayer, reflection time, Mass, small groups and lunch. The cost is $45. Espousal Retreat Center is located at 554 Lexington Street. For more information or to register, please call 781-209-3120.

Anniversary Mass, South End -- Cardinal Seán O'Malley invites all couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2013 to the Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 11:30 a.m. Mass will include a renewal of vows. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. Please register online at www.BostonCatholic.org/WeddingAnniversaryMass. Please register by May 25th to have your name included in the printed list of Anniversary Couples. A formal invitation and more information will be sent from the archdiocese to anniversary couples.