Adoration will be held 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesdays, in the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St. All are welcome. Volunteer for an hour a week, an hour a month, or be placed on a substitute list. Contact Anne Roberts 978-632-4075.

The Marie Anne Center at St. Bernard Church, 228 Lincoln St., conducts English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join at any time. Registration is $30 and book fee is $30. Call Monde with questions, 508-425-9254.

St. Peter Parish, 39 Church Ave., will hold a weekly bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the church. Fr. Michael Lavallee will facilitate these sessions reflecting on the gospel for the coming Sunday and more. CLICK FOR DETAILS.

"9 Days for Life" is a national novena of prayer, penance, and pilgrimage sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops taking place Jan. 16-24, to pray in a special way for the healing and conversion of our nation and for all people impacted by the culture of death. Visit 9daysforlife.com.

A pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Kazarnowicz at 11 a.m., Thursdays, in the Problem Pregnancy chapel, followed by recitation of the Latin rosary on the sidewalk across the street from Planned Parenthood, 475 Pleasant St. To confirm that Mass is “on” that day, in case of inclement weather or possible changes in Father Tony’s schedule, call or text Julie at 508-320-2965.