Candlemas, Chestnut Hill. Father Bradford and the Congregation of St. Athanasius invite you to a Candlemas Mass at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, 774 Boylston Street. Candles will be blessed, and there will also be Blessing of the Throats. All are invited.

American University Women for Life, Needham. Join us at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1211 Highland Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. to hear the story of “The Unfolding of the John 10:10 Prayer Ministry” from its author, Mary McCormack Burton. An RSVP is appreciated by Jan. 30 to Mary Elizabeth at maelde@aol.com or 617-285-9008.

Healing Mass, BostonHe. The Healing and Restoration Ministry at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help-Mission Church, 1545 Tremont Street, welcomes you to a Healing Mass for World Day of the Sick and the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at 12:10 p.m. Along with our parishioners and visitors, we especially welcome and honor our neighbors -- staff from area hospitals, facilities, and residences who care for the sick. The service is handicapped-accessible and open to all. For more information, please email healingministry@bostonsbasilica.com or phone 617-516-0371.

Healing Service, Duxbury. A Healing Service, led by Deacon Jack Sullivan, will take place in the chapel at Holy Family Church, 601 Tremont Street, on the third Friday of every month. The event will begin with Evening Prayer at 5:00 p.m., followed by Benediction before the Healing Service. In July 2009, Pope Benedict XVI announced that Deacon Jack’s sudden and remarkable healing from a crippling spinal injury -- after prayer for Cardinal John Henry Newman’s intercession -- was a miracle, which led to Cardinal Newman’s beatification in September 2010. Deacon Jack will bless attendees with a relic of St. John Henry Newman. For more information, contact Deacon Jack at 781-563-2107.

Rosary Playgroup, Stoughton. Moms and Tots Rosary Playgroup meets the third Friday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. James Parish Hall, 560 Page Street. Learn to pray the rosary, enjoy coffee and doughnuts, and meet other local mothers. For more information, call 781-886-6073.