SPRED to sponsor children’s summer camp for the blind
PROVIDENCE — For the first time the Special Religious Education (SPRED) Office is sponsoring a two-week summer camp for blind children, 5 -15 years old. The National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island will run the camp from August 8-19, 2016 at St. Anthony Church, 549 Plainfield St. A limited number of registrations are available. Contact NFBRI at 401-433-2606 or the SPRED office at 401-278-4578.
St. Ann Church to offer novena in honor of patron
PROVIDENCE — St. Ann Church will hold its annual novena in honor of St. Ann from July 18 through July 26. There will be a Mass with a healing service and Anointing of the Sick on Friday July 22. The novena will begin at 7 p.m. each night. The theme of this year’s novena will be the Jubilee Year of Mercy. For more information, call 861-5111.
SS. John and James Parish to host healing service
WEST WARWICK — SS. John and James Parish invites all to celebrate a Mass with healing service on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served in the school cafeteria following the Mass. Both areas are handicapped accessible. Please RSVP no later than August 13 to Jacki, the parish secretary, at 821-7661.
Parish to host weekly Classic Car ‘Cruise Night’
CHEPACHET — St. Eugene Parish, 1251 Putnam Pike, will host a weekly ‘Cruise Night’ in the church parking lot each Friday from 4:30 p.m. to dusk. The event welcomes all classic and antique vehicles, cars or trucks and will feature music, food, raffles and door prizes.
111th annual St. Mary's Feast Italian Food and Music Festival
CRANSTON — The annual St. Mary's Feast Italian Food and Music Festival, Knightsville's Little Italy, will take place July 20-24,Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 11 p.m.; Friday 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 3 p.m. to midnight and Sunday noon to 11 p.m., with a fireworks show on Sunday at 10 p.m. The menu will feature Italian sausage and peppers, Philly cheese steak, fried calamari, raw and fried clams, eggplant and chicken Parmesan, cannoli and more. There will be many vendors, live entertainment as well as amusement rides and games sponsored by Rockwell Amusements. Please call Anthony Palmisano for more information.
Our Lady of Providence Class of 1976 to celebrate 40th reunion on Block Island
BLOCK ISLAND — Our Lady of Providence Class of 1976 will celebrate its 40th reunion with a luncheon. The following dates are available for a reunion gathering at Ballard’s Restaurant on Block Island at 2:30 p.m.: August 13, 20, 27. Families are welcome for fun, shopping, swimming and sight-seeing. Please call 401-345-8741 by August 2 to RSVP with date preferred and how many will be attending.
Holy Angel’s Church to host Steak Dinner
BARRINGTON — Holy Angel’s Church, 341 Maple Ave., welcomes the community to its annual Steak Dinner on Thursday, July 21. Food will be grilled outside and served in the air-conditioned church hall, beginning at 6 p.m. Dine-in/take-out will be offered. Tickets will be available through Monday, July 18. Great prizes will be raffled. Please call 245-7743 for more information.
Second annual Altar Boy Camp
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., is proud to announce the second annual Altar Boy Camp. This is a three-day event, August 8-10, with prayer, training, food and fun, closing with a Solemn Mass and family cookout. All boys who serve at the altar, as well as non-parishioners are gratefully welcome. For more information and registration form, visit AltarBoyCamp.com or call 624-8131.
Bristol parish to hold annual feast celebration
BRISTOL — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 141 State St., will hold its annual feast celebration July 14-17 on the Bristol Town Common (across from the church). The Feast, in its 118th year, features Italian food (Thurs-Sun) and live music (Fri-Sun), children’s activities, raffles, games and more. Children’s Special on Sunday (4-6 p.m.) with two-for-one priced children’s activities. Admission and parking are free. Rain or shine. Visit www.olmcbristol.org or call (401) 253-9449 for more information.
St. Matthias Ministry to host Mass for Recovery
PORSTMOUTH — A Mass for Recovery will be celebrated Sunday, July 24, at 5 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road. This quarterly Mass is part of the St. Matthias Ministry within the Diocese of Providence. It focuses on assisting with prayer and encouragement to all who are recovering from addictions of any kind, as well as those suffering from any mental or emotional distress or anxiety. It is also for those who are friends and family of those in recovery, as they too benefit from coming together in prayer and praise of our God who brings healing to all. For more information about this Mass, ways in which you may offer assistance, or with questions about what the St. Matthias Ministry is doing around the Diocese, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Westerly Church to celebrate annual feast and festival
WESTERLY — The 88th annual celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will take place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 111 High St. The feast, which began in 1928 opens with Triduum Masses on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 13, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 16, there will be a family festival beginning at noon until 10 p.m. on the church grounds. On Sunday, July 17, the 11 a.m. Mass will honor Our Lady of Mount Carmel followed by the annual street procession through the streets in the North End of town. Upon the procession's return to church Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be held. The festivities conclude with a band concert and fireworks display at dusk at Cimalore Field, off Route One. The parish will also host an Italian Street Festival in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Saturday, July 16, from noon to 10 p.m. The event will feature favorite food specialties such as fried eggplant and sausage grinders, plus clams, baked goods and more. There will be music, games for children, plus basket raffles and special item raffles including bicycles. For more information call 596-2153.
Summer Vespers Performances to be held
BARRINGTON — The Holy Angels Choir invites all to join in a series of Summer Vespers performances. “Evensong” is typically an evening service focusing on the singing of hymns as a reflective and prayerful act of devotion. There will be singing of beloved and well-known hymns, old and new. Donations will be accepted at the door for the Holy Angels Social Outreach Ministry. Come to listen, meditate and sing along on the following evenings Saturdays, July 23, August 6 and August 13 from 6 – 6:40 p.m. For more information, contact Nicholas Rocha at nirocha518@gmail.com.
St. Pius V Church to present movie night highlighting Divine Mercy Image
PROVIDENCE — On Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at St. Pius V, 55 Elmhurst Ave., all are invited to watch the all-new documentary about the “untold story of an unknown masterpiece.” A team of film makers travel through Europe and the United States uncovering the details of the little-known "Original Image of Divine Mercy." Viewers will learn all about this incredible tale and the Original Image of Divine Mercy. This is a free showing and everyone is welcome.
Parish to host all-day confession event
EDGEWOOD — Continuing with its series of special events to mark the Jubilee Year of Mercy, St. Paul Parish will host a Day of Confession on Wednesday, July 20. Opportunities for parishioners and visitors to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during three separate time periods to accommodate work and other schedules. The church is located at the intersection of Broad Street and Warwick Avenue in the Edgewood section of Cranston. The first session will be from 7 - 9 a.m., followed by 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 7 - 8 p.m. Mid-day confessions will be before and after the church’s regularly scheduled weekday 12:05 p.m. Mass. For more information contact Father Adam Young, St. Paul Rectory, 401-461-5734 or Julie Bradley, Director of Faith Formation, 401-941-5576.
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Retreat to be offered
WARWICK — Called By Name Ministry for Spiritual Life will offer The Full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius - Retreat in Everyday Life at St. Catherine's Church from September 15, through May 11, 2017. For information call Deborah Notarianni at 401-742-7637 or email: calledbynameri@gmail.com. Register at www.calledbynameministry.com. Called By Name Ministry offers Spiritual Direction, Silent Directed Retreats, and The Full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Everyday Life.
Jesus Saviour Church to host annual summer bazaar
NEWPORT— Jesus Saviour Church, 1 Vernon Ave., will hold its annual summer bazaar on Thursday, July 28 – Saturday, July 30, from 7 - 11 p.m. each evening. The bazaar will feature popular bingo, pull tabs and assorted game booths. Homemade fava, chourico sandwiches and pastries are the specialty of the kitchen every night. Thursday and Friday evenings there will be a raffle drawing of $250. The major raffle drawings totaling $2,500 will be drawn Saturday evening. For more information call 847-1267.
Special events slated at St. James Chapel
CHARLESTOWN — On Sunday, July 24, 12 – 2 p.m., the parish will host a Lobster Bake. For tickets, advance sales only, call Greg at 322-1576 by July 17. From July 25 – 27, 6 – 8 p.m., there will be a Tent Revival with Father John Campoli, I.V. Dei, with music by The Brethren Band. This free event is an opportunity to experience God’s love, mercy and healing. For more information, see advertisement on this page.
