About St. Georges · Worcester, Massachusetts
St. George Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Worcester, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Worcester, located at 40 Brattle Street. The parish is pastorally led by Fr. Edward D. Niccolls and offers a traditional schedule of weekend and weekday Masses, Saturday Confessions, Religious Education, and a range of prayer groups and outreach ministries. Its stated vision is to welcome all, build connections to Christ and one another, and live as true disciples of Jesus; its mission centers on the Holy Eucharist, the proclaimed Word, and active faith sharing. The parish also live-streams its Sunday morning Mass and runs programs such as Family Prayer Night, the Mustard Seed Meal Ministry, and the Pieta bereavement support group.
- Patron
- St. George (early Christian martyr, patron saint of soldiers, knights, and England)
- Rector
- Rev. Edward D. Niccolls
- Diocese
- Diocese of Worcester
Why belong here
St. George is a friendly, Eucharist-centered Worcester parish where every visitor is told, 'No matter how long you've been away from church or where you've been — You belong here.' Members are nourished by Saturday vigil and Sunday morning Masses, daily weekday Masses, Saturday Confessions, and a Liturgy Committee that coordinates lectors, eucharistic ministers, altar servers, and music ministers. Active small-group and outreach life includes Family Prayer Night, the Life in the Spirit sessions, a Pieta bereavement support group, the Mustard Seed meal ministry, and Religious Education coordinated by Sarah Kelly — all overseen by a stable pastoral team led by Fr. Edward D. Niccolls.
Mass times at St. Georges
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM (inside the church), or by appointment
Adoration times
- Adoration Chapel currently closed (per parish notice on Mass Times page); check the website for updates
Parish Identity, Vision & Mission
St. George Catholic Church articulates a two-part vision and mission on its website. Its vision is to welcome all, build connections to Christ and one another, and live as true disciples of Jesus. Its mission states: 'We, the parish community of St George, celebrate the welcoming presence of Christ in our lives. Together with the universal Church, we are nourished and sustained through the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist, and we are inspired by the proclamation of the Word, guided by the Holy Spirit.' The parish pairs this identity with a warm welcome statement declaring that visitors, struggling members, interfaith families, and the long-absent alike 'belong here.'
- Vision: welcome all, build connections to Christ and one another, live as true disciples of Jesus
- Mission: Eucharist-centered, Word-inspired, Spirit-guided; respect sanctity of life; share gifts through parish activities and outreach
Mass & Worship
The parish celebrates a full weekend and weekday Mass schedule in English. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 4:00 PM; Sunday Masses are at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, with the 10:00 AM Mass live-streamed on the parish website. Weekday Masses are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 AM, Tuesday at 12:10 PM, and Thursday at 5:30 PM. The parish notes no registration is required to attend. Ash Wednesday adds 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM (Liturgy of the Word and Communion Service), and 6:30 PM. Holy Days of Obligation are observed at the regularly published additional times.
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM (live-streamed)
- Weekdays: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 AM; Tue 12:10 PM; Thu 5:30 PM
Parish Staff & Clergy
St. George is led by a stable pastoral team. The pastor is the Rev. Edward D. Niccolls (ext. 112). A resident senior priest and two deacons (one retired) assist, alongside a Parish Outreach coordinator, an administrative assistant, and a Coordinator of Religious Education. Staff extensions are listed on the front page of the parish bulletin published in The Boston Pilot.
- Rev. Edward D. Niccolls — Pastor (ext. 112)
- Rev. Thomas H. Hultquist — Resident Senior Priest (ext. 122; status per earlier bulletin)
- Deacon James C. Guillette (ext. 117)
- Deacon Paul T. Audette — Retired (ext. 113)
- Annie Doyle — Pastoral Outreach (ext. 111; [email protected])
- Patty LaBonte — Parish Admin Assistant (ext. 110; [email protected])
- Sarah Kelly — Coordinator, Religious Education (508-852-1784; [email protected])
- Susan Pacek — Baptism Information (508-856-996)
- Kathy Hessel — Online Giving ([email protected])
Faith Formation / Religious Education
Faith Formation at St. George is coordinated by Sarah Kelly, who can be reached at the parish's Religious Education Office (508-852-1784). The parish supplements its RE program with spiritual-growth offerings such as the Life in the Spirit Sessions (advertised as 'available NOW' on the homepage) and the Holy Spirit Novena, hosted online via the parish Facebook page.
- Religious Education — Sarah Kelly, Coordinator
- Life in the Spirit Sessions
- Holy Spirit Novena (online via Facebook)
Parish Ministries & Prayer Groups
Beyond liturgical celebrations, the parish runs an active cluster of prayer, formation, and fellowship groups. The Liturgy Committee coordinates lectors, eucharistic ministers, altar servers, and music ministers for reverent liturgy. Family Prayer Night gathers parishioners every Thursday at 6:00 PM in the upper church to pray for all families. The Pieta Support Group provides bereavement support (a recent meeting was scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall). The Men's and Women's Club is led by John Beahn (details in the bulletin).
- Liturgy Committee (lectors, eucharistic ministers, altar servers, music)
- Family Prayer Night — Thursdays 6:00 PM, upper church
- Pieta Support Group — meetings in Church Hall
- St. George Men's and Women's Club (contact John Beahn)
- Music ministry
- Coffee fellowship after Mass
Faith-in-Action Outreach
St. George parishioners are invited to serve beyond the parish walls through outreach efforts coordinated by Annie Doyle, Pastoral Outreach (ext. 111; [email protected]). One specific, publicized ministry is the Mustard Seed Meal Preparation, which meets in the Church Hall to prepare meals for those in need (a recent meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM). The parish frames this work as part of its mission to 'respond to what Jesus asks of us in our time.'
- Pastoral Outreach — Annie Doyle
- Mustard Seed Meal Preparation — Church Hall
- Encouragement to share gifts through parish activities and outreach
Devotions & Sacramentals
Beyond Mass and Confession, the parish nurtures devotion through Rosary groups and First Saturday observance. Family Prayer Night on Thursdays is the most prominent weekly devotion, but the parish also lists Rosary groups and a First Saturdays gathering at 8:00 AM in the church. Lent is marked by published Lenten Reflections from parishioners. The Worcester Diocese also highlights the parish's Family Prayer Night on its own events calendar.
- Family Prayer Night — Thursdays 6:00 PM
- Rosary groups (see church bulletin)
- First Saturdays — 8:00 AM in the church
- Lenten Reflections from parishioners
Visit, Contact & Connect
The parish can be reached at 40 Brattle Street, Worcester, MA 01606, by phone at 508-853-0183, and by fax at 508-854-0864. Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The office email is [email protected]. Live-streamed Sunday Mass and announcements can be accessed via the parish website, and the parish maintains a Facebook page. Visitors are encouraged to reach out to Annie Doyle at ext. 12 with inquiries about joining worship, prayer, ministry, or service.
- Address: 40 Brattle Street, Worcester, MA 01606
- Phone: 508-853-0183; Fax: 508-854-0864
- Office email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeChurch/
- Website: http://www.saintgeorgesparish.org/