Steak fry planned
WARWICK - St. Francis Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., will host a steak fry and giant raffle, April 28, 5 p.m., at St. William Parish hall, 200 Pettaconsett Ave. The menu will include salad, sirloin steak or chicken, potato, vegetable, dessert and beverages. The event will include a giant raffle with cash and gift prizes. For more information or tickets, call 737-5191.
Healing service
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Ave., will host a healing service, April 22, 2 p.m., in the Shrine church. The service will be conducted in Portuguese by La Salette Father Manuel Pereira, and will include in Mass, teaching, music, and the opportunity to be prayed over individually and to be anointed. The rite of reconciliation will be available in Portuguese, April 21, 2-3 p.m. The shrine church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (508) 222-5410.
Faith formation
WOONSOCKET - The Northern Rhode Island Adult Faith Formation Committee will sponsor a talk titled "Theology of the Body," April 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m., at St. Agatha Parish hall, Fairfield Street. The talk will be presented by Samuel N. Roy and will offer insights from the Bible and Pope John Paul's teachings about marriage and celibacy. For more information, call 767-2950.
Bible study
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St., will continue its Bible study of the Gospel of John, Saturday mornings until May 26, 11 a.m.-noon, in the Reconciliation Chapel. The series is offered by La Salette Father Donald Paradis. To register or for more information, call (508) 222-5410.
Church breakfast
WOONSOCKET - St. Charles Borromeo Church, corner of Daniels and North Main streets, will hold its annual spring breakfast, April 29, 8-11:45 a.m., in the church hall. For tickets or more information, call 766-0176.
Polce concert
ATTLEBORO, Mass. - The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St., welcomes Christian musician John Polce, for a "Bethany Nights" concert, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Bethany Nights is an evening of music, prayer and healing. The church is wheelchair accessible. A free-will offering will be collected. For more information, call (508) 222-5410.
(This article originally appeared in The Providence Visitor)
