St. Michael Church to sponsor St. Patrick’s Day Party
CRANSTON — St. Michael Church, Providence, will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day Party at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on March 17. Doors open at 1 p.m.; John Connors & the Irish Express will entertain from 2 – 5 p.m. The Dierdre Goulding School of Irish Dancers will perform from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; followed by The Garda Band from 7 – 10 p.m. Children under 12 are admitted free. Proceeds will benefit St. Michael’s Social Ministries for the Poor. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information call 401-440-9747.
St. Francis of Assisi Church to host Organ Symphony
WAKEFIELD — An Organ Symphony will be performed on Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m., in St. Francis of Assisi Church 114 High St. This Organ Symphony, written and performed by Enrico Garzilli, takes its inspiration from Luke 1: 26-56. The symphony is written in five movements and follows the beautiful journey of the Blessed Mother. The music is not meant to be a literal interpretation but rather a wordless celebration of the event that the Scripture reveals. For more information, call (401) 783-4411.
‘Autism Eats’ coming to East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Brendan’s Church is collaborating with Autism Eats, an organization that helps promote and provide autism-friendly and non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others who share similar joys and challenges. Dinners are served by reservation only and a set per-person price has been negotiated with the restaurant in advance. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 21 at Chelo’s Hometown Bar and Grille, 911 Warren Ave., in East Providence. More information is available by calling Mrs. Primmer in the parish Faith Formation office at 433-2680 or visiting the AutismEats.org website. Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance through the AutismEats.org website.
Knights planning Irish Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will host an Irish Breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, March 12, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Scrambled eggs, bangers, rashers, corned beef hash, home fries, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, soda bread, hot and cold cereal, orange juice, coffee and tea will be served. Please bring in a non-perishable food donation for Food Pantry.
R.I. Knights to host Day of Recollection for all Catholics
WARWICK — The Knights of Columbus councils throughout Rhode Island cordially invite all Catholics to participate in their annual Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 18, at 9 a.m., at St. Gregory the Great parish hall, located at 360 Cowesett Road. The day is hosted by State Chaplain Father Joseph Paquette and will be conducted by Deacon Paul Lambert from St. John Vianney Parish in Cumberland. There will be a Mass at 4 p.m. for those interested in attending after the retreat. Please call the R.I. State Council office at 434-0940 by Thursday, March 9 to reserve a spot for you or your group. There is no charge for admission, however non-perishable items to benefit the R.I. Food Bank will be collected. More information can be found at www.rikofcri.org.
St. Ann Church to sponsor St. Joseph Dinner
PROVIDENCE — St. Ann Church is sponsoring a St. Joseph Dinner on March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the San Miguel School on Branch Ave. The menu will include salad, pasta, Spezzatino DiVitello, baked potato, coffee and homemade zeppole. For tickets, contact the rectory at 861-5111.
Opportunity for Consecration to Mary
WARWICK — Saints Rose and Clement Parish is hosting a 6-week series ending in a Consecration to Mary, conducted by Deacon Noel Edsall and will use Father Michael Gaitley, MIC ’s program as the guide. All are invited to meet in the McMahon Room on the lower level of St. Clement’s Church on Wednesdays March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12 at 7 p.m. The book will be provided for a nominal fee.
Evening Mass at St. Martha during Lent
EAST PROVIDENCE — During Lent, St. Martha’s Parish will offer an evening Mass at 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. All are welcome to attend.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish to host Deanery Holy Hour
COVENTRY — The Deanery IV Holy Hour will be held at St. Vincent de Paul parish, 6 St. Vincent de Paul St., on Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany and Benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend. For more information, call Ray at 644-3699.
NET Ministries Retreat dates for Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
PROVIDENCE — NET (National Evangelization Teams) Ministries is an international Catholic youth ministry that is committed to challenging young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church, leading approximately 1,000 retreats annually. Each year, young adult volunteers are sent out in teams across the United States to conduct middle school and high school retreats for Catholic teens. The 14 NET teams share their faith with 75,000 youth nationally on an annual basis. Drama, music, games, small group discussions and large group presentations are all used to present the Gospel in a dynamic way. Retreat dates for Fall 2017 through Spring 2018 in the Diocese of Providence are now available. Visit www.netusa.org/retreats, contact scheduling@netusa.org, or call Diane Castro at 401-792-8684 to schedule a retreat for the youth in your parish or school communities. Multi-parish retreats can be scheduled as well.
PC professor to discuss ‘what every Christian should know about Islam’
WAKEFIELD — Dr. Sandra Keating will present a discussion entitled “What Every Christian Should Know About Islam” on Monday, March 20, 7 p.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Dr. Keating, a professor at Providence College, received her Ph.D. at Catholic University of America and teaches and publishes in the area of comparative religion with an emphasis on Catholic-Muslim Relations, particularly theological exchange in the early medieval period. Dr. Keating is a member of the USCCB Catholic-Muslim dialogue group and has served as a Consultor on the Vatican Commission for Religious Relations with Muslims.
Knights to host Lenten clam cake and chowder dinner
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council #12613 will hold their annual Lenten Clam Cake and Chowder dinner on Friday, March 10, at 6 p.m., at St. Cecila Church hall, 1253 Newport Ave. The dinner will benefit the Knights’ charity work. Mickey G’s Clam Shack will serve its famous clam cakes and red and white chowder. For tickets or more information call Al Nunes at 401-723-2307 or Mike Krzywonos 401-474-2285. Tickets are also available at the rectory. No tickets will be sold at the door.
40 Days for Life Fall Campaign begins
PROVIDENCE — The Office of Life and Family Ministry and R.I. Right to Life will co-sponsor the Lenten campaign which will take place now through Palm Sunday, April 9. The office is asking parishes to adopt a day or for individuals to adopt an hour for prayer at Planned Parenthood, 111 Point St., Providence, or the Women’s Medical Clinic, 1725 Broad St., Cranston during this 40 day period. For more information about the campaign that calls for prayer, fasting and community outreach and the diocesan pregnancy outreach and post-abortion ministries, contact Carol Owens, Office of Life and Family Ministry at 421-7833 x 218.
Find healing at an upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence will be offering two Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekends. The English retreat will be from March 17 to March 19 and the Spanish retreat will be from March 31 to April 2. Making the decision to attend a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend can sometimes be intimidating and fear of the unknown can make it harder to reach out for help with the emotional and spiritual conflict you may be feeling after abortion. Come, make that first step toward healing with a compassionate team of women, a counselor and a priest and experience the healing power of Jesus. For more information about this confidential retreat weekend, call 401-278-4508 for English and 401-742-1510 for Spanish.
St. Mary Church to host corned beef and cabbage dinner
WEST WARWICK — A traditional Irish Dinner, baked stuffed chicken breast optional, will be served in St. Mary’s parish hall, 70 Church Street on Saturday, March 18, beginning with hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets, rolls/Irish Bread, beverages and desserts. Entertainment will be provided by The Three Amigos. Seating is limited. For tickets or more information call the rectory at 401-821-5555 or Maureen at 401-828-5188.
St. Joseph’s to host annual Spring Dinner
PASCOAG — St. Joseph’s annual Spring Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the church hall. The menu will include chicken Parmesan, ziti, salad, roasted potatoes, string beans, rolls, coffee and dessert. There will be nine cash prizes. Raffles will include theme baskets and various small appliances. Children four and younger are free. Tickets will be available after Masses or by calling the rectory, 568-2411, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
St. Theresa offering fish and chips every Friday during Lent
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, 35 Dion Drive, will offer fish and chips every Friday from noon until 7 p.m. during Lent except Good Friday. Grapenut pudding will also be available. Please call the rectory at 568-8280 for any questions regarding this event.
A Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day
EAST GREENWICH — Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., will celebrate the Feasts of St. Patrick and St. Joseph on Friday, March 17 at 12:05 p.m. with Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert C. Evans, with Father David Cavanagh as homilist. The Mass features readings and hymns in the Irish language. A light reception follows. On Monday, March 20, at the 12:05 p.m. Mass, Father Angelo Carusi, pastor of St. Rocco Church, will celebrate St. Joseph Day Mass in Italian. The Mass features readings and hymns in Italian. A reception follows. In celebration of St. Patrick and St. Joseph Day, Our Lady of Mercy Church will also host a dinner on Saturday, March 18, from 5 – 9 p.m., in the school cafeteria, 55 Fourth Ave. Corned beef sandwiches, pasta and meatballs will be served, as well as Irish and Italian desserts. The event will feature live music with “Uncle Al the Italian Accordionist” and Shawn “The Irish Rebel” Reilly, an Irish Step Dancing demonstration, as well as raffles and door prizes. Tickets are available at the parish office. All proceeds to benefit the OLM Saints and Scholars Fund. For more information, call 401-884-4968 or visit www.olmparish.org.
Lenten activities, dinner featured at St. Brendan’s Church
RIVERSIDE — St. Brendan’s Parish, 60 Turner Ave., will offer Adoration, Rosary Holy Hour and Sacramental Reconciliation on Wednesdays during Lent at 6:30 p.m. All are also invited to take part in a dinner from 4 – 6:45 p.m. featuring chowder, clam cakes, grilled cheese, crab cake sandwiches and fish and chips. There will be complimentary coffee and desserts. Stations of the Cross will begin at 7 p.m.
Religious items available at parish fundraiser
PROVIDENCE — The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, 99 Camp St., will host a religious item sale on March 18, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and March 19, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the rectory, including CDs, books, statues, stationary, crucifixes, dozens of beautiful framed prints and many other items. Precious antique items will also be available. All are welcome.
Sacred Heart School to host book fair
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart School will host a book fair on March 18, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., in our school gym, 56 Purchase St. Four local authors will be present, signing their books. Stop by to meet Rick Billings, Barley Dawn, Denise Flagg and Laura Kennedy. There will be lots of fun activities for everyone. Admission is free.
Saint Christopher Church to host Lenten movie nights
TIVERTON — Saint Christopher Church will host a Lenten movie night on Tuesday March 21, at 6 p.m. in the rectory. “Road of Hope,” a film about the spiritual journey of Vietnamese Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan who was imprisoned for 13 years.
Parish to celebrate weekly Traditional Latin Mass in Lent
WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, will celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass every Thursday in Lent at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 766-0626.
LENTEN MISSIONS AROUND THE DIOCESE
Lenten Mission scheduled for All Saints Church
WOONSOCKET — Woonsocket Council #113 Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its third annual Lenten Mission to be held at All Saints Church, 323 Rathbun St. This will be a three-night event on March 13, 14 and 15, beginning at 7 p.m. A presentation will be offered each night, followed by an opportunity for confession on Monday and Tuesday and Holy Mass on Wednesday. The featured speaker will be Father Timothy Reilly, chancellor of the Diocese of Providence. Each night will conclude with a light collation and fellowship. The general public is invited to attend.
St. Agnes Church announces Lenten Mass schedule and Pasta Supper
PROVIDENCE — The Lenten schedule for St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., is as follows: Weekday Masses during Lent will be celebrated on Mondays and Fridays at noon. Stations of the Cross will be held on Tuesdays during Lent at 7 p.m. following the 6 p.m. St. Jude Novena.
Lenten Parish Mission to preach on ‘Mary, the Model of Discipleship’
RUMFORD — Father Jeremy Rodrigues, S.T.L., Director of the Office of Worship, will preach the 2017 Lenten Mission at St. Margaret Parish, 1098 Pawtucket Ave. Celebrating the Marian Year in the Diocese of Providence, Father Rodrigues will preach on “Mary, the Model of Discipleship.” The mission will be on March 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will conclude the mission on Tuesday evening. All are welcome.
Lenten Mission at Our Lady of Mercy Church: ‘Helps for the Journey’
EAST GREENWICH — Father Christopher K. O’Connor, vice-rector of St. John’s Seminary in Boston, will lead a Lenten Mission at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., from March 25-29, 7 p.m., entitled, “Helps for the Journey.” Father O’Connor will preach all the weekend Masses on March 25 and 26, on topics of “Authentic Discipleship,” “The Eucharist: The Bread of Life” and “Mary, Our Mother.” On Wednesday night Exposition and Benediction of the Eucharist will take place during the Mission Talk. The sacrament of confession will be celebrated on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the talks from 6 - 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 401-884-4968 or visit www.olmparish.org.
Parish Lenten Mission: To Know, Love and Serve God
WAKEFIELD — Father David Thurber will present a Lenten Mission at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 114 High St., entitled, “To Know, Love and Serve God” on Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m., with confessions heard 6 - 6:45 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 15, 7 p.m., with Confessions heard 6 - 6:45 p.m. All are welcome.
Reflect on ‘Mary at the Foot of the Cross’ at upcoming Lenten Mission
CUMBERLAND — St. Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will host a Lenten Mission on March 12 -14, 7 p.m., preached by Rev. Robert E. Lacombe. The topic will be “Mary at the Foot of the Cross.” For more information, call 333-4013.
Lenten mission to discuss God’s ‘unimaginable love’
CRANSTON — Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Road, will host a parish Lenten mission on March 13-15 at 7 p.m. Father William Kelly, a dynamic speaker, will preach on the following topic: “When God Ran: Lent and His Unimaginable Love.” The schedule is as follows: Monday, March 13, Liturgy of the Word and Mission Sermon; Tuesday, March 14, Mission Sermon and Penance Service with opportunity for individual confessions; Wednesday, March 15, Celebration of Holy Mass with Mission Sermon.
St. Elizabeth Parish to present Parish Lenten Mission
BRISTOL — St. Elizabeth Parish will present a Parish Lenten Mission March 27-29, 7 p.m., presented by: Dr. Dianne Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., associate dean for Graduate Studies and Administration and assistant professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, at Seton Hall University. The mission is entitled “Surveying the conditions with a vigilant eye: How Mary helps us see and respond to our suffering neighbor.”
Mercy in the City: Doing God’s work at Ungodly Hours
PROVIDENCE — St. Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Ave., will host a Lenten Mission on Saturday, March 25, at 6 p.m., with a reception to follow. America’s Executive Editor Kerry Weber will discuss her efforts to participate fully in city life and in the life of the Church while still maintaining her sanity. Drawing upon her book “Mercy in the City,” she will offer her thoughts on how she tries to balance breadlines and deadlines, and describes how she finds a moment’s rest in the city that never sleeps. To make your reservation, call 751-0196 or email office@stsebastianri.org no later than March 20.
