Diocese to celebrate the Nationwide Day of Prayer
PROVIDENCE — On the Nationwide Day of Prayer, Saturday, April 29, pro-lifers will hold simultaneous peaceful vigils at Planned Parenthood centers across the United States. In Rhode Island, please gather at Planned Parenthood, 111 Point St., from 10 - 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Carol Owens, director of Life and Family Ministry at 401-421-7833 ext. 218 or email cowens@dioceseofprovidence.org, or Barth Bracy, executive director of RI Right to Life, at 401-521-1860 or email bebracy@rirtl.org.
Pastoral Care Fundraiser to benefit pro-life ministries
PAWTUCKET — The sixth annual Pastoral Care Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 22, beginning at 6 p.m., at St. John Paul II Church, 1253 Newport Ave. An Italian dinner, dessert and coffee will be served. A cash bar will be available serving wine, beer and soda. There will be a 50/50 raffle and penny social. For more information and to purchase your tickets, call Carol Owens, director of Life and Family Ministry, at 421-7833 ext. 218 or Michael Krzywonos, 474-2285, Human Life Guild board and Culture of Life director for the State Council of the Knights of Columbus. The deadline to purchase tickets is April 14. This event is sponsored by the Diocesan Life and Family Ministry and the Human Life Guild Board with support of the Knights of Columbus. Proceeds from the evening will support diocesan Pastoral Care programs.
Parish Dinner Dance, Silent Auction scheduled at Crowne Plaza
WARWICK — St. Bartholomew Church will commemorate its annual Parish Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. Music will be provided by Ambrosiani. A Silent Auction will also be held that evening for those who wish to participate and bid on the many items. For tickets or for more information, please call the rectory at 944-4466.
St. Thomas More to lead Stations in the Streets
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish will host their annual Stations in the Streets on Good Friday, April 14, at noon. The procession will begin inside the church at 53 Rockland St., with an opening prayer from Father Marcel Taillon, and will continue through the streets of Narragansett via Ocean Road along the sea wall and under the Narragansett Towers. As they carry the cross of Jesus, confirmation students will be praying 13 stations before reentering the church for the 14th station. This event will be held rain or shine.
Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support Group offered
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support Group, offered by the Office of Life and Family, will be held at the St. Anthony Church Parish Center, Pope St., Thursday evenings, May 4 through June 22, 7 - 8:30 p.m. This eight-week support group provides a peaceful environment for people to learn about grief and to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings, all with the spiritual comfort of our Catholic faith. This group will be facilitated by the St. Pius V Bereavement Ministry and is most appropriate for adults at least three months beyond their loss. This program is free, but preregistration is required. For information and registration, please call Pat Owen, 274-3854.
Inspirational speaker Allison Gingras to discuss Mary as a model of faith
GREENVILLE — On Saturday, April 22, St. Philip’s Parish, 622 Putnam Pike, will host inspirational speaker Allison Gingras, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Gingras, a Catholic author and radio host, will talk about Mary as an amazing example of the gift of grace at work in a woman’s life. Come experience how grace can help align decisions in marriage, motherhood and career with God’s plans. To reserve your seat online visit stphilipmaryretreat.eventbrite.com, contact Ellen at ellen.beauvais@gmail.com or call 401-465-0905.
St. John Vianney Church to offer spiritual retreat for grieving parents
CUMBERLAND — On Saturday, April 29, St. John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, will offer a one-day spiritual retreat for grieving parents from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. The retreat is open to anyone whose child of any age has died by any cause, no matter how long ago. All are welcome, regardless of situation or religion. This retreat is offered in cooperation with the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents, a unique, ongoing Catholic program serving the spiritual needs of grieving parents. For more information or contact Denise Carlucci, Mother of Nicholas, at (401) 333-6060 or sjvdenise@gmail.com or visit www.emfgp.org. Pre-registration is requested.
Daughters of Isabella to host spring fundraiser
WARWICK — The St. Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella will hold their annual spring fundraiser on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the St. Benedict Church Hall on Transit Street. Robert Black, a well-known local entertainer will perform music from The Rat Pack and other favorites. A buffet luncheon will be served. Door prizes, many gift baskets and gift certificates will be raffled off. Raffle tickets may be purchased that day. Please call Regent Peggy Porter 339-3143 or co-chair Elena Counts 737-5054.
Saint Brendan’s Conference Saint Vincent DePaul Society hosting Pasta Supper
RIVERSIDE — The St. Brendan’s Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul will host a Pasta Supper fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, at St. Brendan’s Parish Hall, 60 Turner Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50 Raffle, music and cash bar. Children under 5 are free. For tickets please call 401-699-2230 or 401-575-8492.
The effects of Alzheimer’s on the caregiver
NORTH SMITHFIELD — The Villa at Saint Antoine, 400 Mendon Road, invites the public to a free lunch and learn presentation about the effects of Alzheimer’s on the caregiver on Tuesday, April 18 starting at noon. Doreen Putnam, Certified Dementia Practitioner from DCPutnam Consulting will lead the presentation. Please call 401-767-2574 to register. Seating is limited.
St. Mary Academy - Bay View to host Manhattan at the Bay
RIVERSIDE— St. Mary Academy - Bay View is celebrating the 34th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, Manhattan at the Bay with an original musical revue titled “STAGE DOOR - Cabaret 34,” April 27 – 29. Special events will be featured before and after the show, from Friday’s Family Dinner to the Stage Door Canteen on Saturday. The event will also feature singing and dancing performances. Manhattan at the Bay is a feast for the senses. For tickets and more information, visit bayviewacademy.org.
St. Theresa Church and Shrine to celebrate Feast of Divine Mercy
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church and Shrine, 35 Dion Drive, is offering The Feast of Divine Mercy, Sunday, April 23, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with Holy Mass celebrated by Father Michael McMahon. Veneration of the Relics of St. Faustina and St. John Paul II will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Sacrament of Reconciliation until 3 p.m., with Solemn Chanting of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Refreshments will be available in the church hall at 12:30 p.m. for lunch. All are welcome to attend. Please call 568-8280 for questions or directions.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
WARWICK — Saints Rose and Clement Parish will conduct a Life in the Spirit Seminar under the leadership and guidance of Deacon Noel Edsall and Diane Costantino, on Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the St. Clement Church and hall. The seminar will be offered over the course of seven weeks. No registration is required and everyone is invited. Please contact Deacon Edsall at the parish office for more information.
St. Martha’s Church to celebrate Feast of Divine Mercy
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha’s Church will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 23. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 2 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Image will be blessed. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 2 - 3 p.m., the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung at 3 p.m. and the rosary will be recited at 4 p.m., followed by Benediction. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m.
Living Stations of the Cross to take place at Saint Brigid’s Church
JOHNSTON — Saint Brigid’s Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will present their annual Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 14, at 3 p.m. Confirmation candidates in grades 7, 8 and 9 will present each station. All are welcome to attend.
St. Elizabeth Parish planning annual golf tournament
BRISTOL — St. Elizabeth Parish seeks to “Drive out Hunger” through its 6th annual golf tournament, which is sponsored by the parish’s Santo Cristo Committee and will be held on Sunday, May 7, at Swansea Country Club. Registration forms are available at the church and rectory, and also can be downloaded from the tournament website at: www.stelizabethparishgolf.org. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Saint Elizabeth Food Pantry and provide funds for the Santo Cristo Feast. For more information contact Tournament Director, Joseph J. Martins at info@stelizabethparishgolf.org. ickets, call Pat Ferreira at 821-6838 or Paula Marsh at 828-5273.
Program to enrich journey of the sacrament of marriage
WARWICK— The Diocese of Providence, Office of Life and Family, is pleased to announce the “To Love and To Cherish” program for Catholic marriages. The program embraces the Catholic Church’s teachings on marriage and provides topics and discussions designed to enrich and strengthen the sacramental journey of marriage in a sharing group environment. It will be offered Wednesday evenings, May 17 through June 14, 7-8:30 p.m. at Saint Catherine Church, upper back entrance, 3252 Post Road. The program and all materials are free. Please note, this program is not for marriage counseling. For information and registration, please contact: Peter Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.
St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus to host Spring Breakfast
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council #12613 will be holding a Spring Breakfast on Sunday April 30 from 8 a.m. – noon, in St. Cecilia Church Hall, 1253 Newport Ave. The menu will include scrambled eggs, home fries, beans, bacon, sausage, ham, French dipped waffles, coffee, juice, milk and pastries. Tickets will be available for sale after all Masses on the weekends of April 15-16 and 22-23 or you may see any of the members of the Knights of Columbus. For additional information please call Al Nunes at 401-723-2307.
Project FAITH to offer special one-day seminar
PROVIDENCE — As part of the 40th anniversary of Project FAITH, a one-day seminar will be offered on Saturday, April 29, at the Providence Marriott Downtown, One Orms Street, from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Diocese of Providence Office of the Apostolate for People with Disabilities will join Catholic Financial Life, to present Project FAITH to enhance the spiritual growth for caregivers who work with people with disabilities. Catholic Financial Life sponsors Project FAITH to fulfill their commitment to help persons who are intellectually, developmentally or physically challenged, and their caregivers. Please feel free to bring guests. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call Irma at 401-278-4578 or e-mail her atirodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org for more information.
St. Alexander Church to host May Breakfast
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. - noon. The menu will include eggs, sausage, ham, homemade homefries, waffle station, breads and muffins, fruit, juice, coffee and other items. Tickets are available at the door.
St. Xavier Academy seeks classmates for 50th reunion and homecoming
WARWICK — St. Xavier Academy is seeking classmates to celebrate their 50th year anniversary of the class of 1967 at the annual Homecoming and Reunion on Sunday, Oct. 22. Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy Church, Warwick. Luncheon will follow at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown. Graduates from classes ending in 2 and 7 will also be honored and all SXA graduates are invited. For information call Carol at 401-263-1823; visit stxavieralumnae.org, email:info@sxa.org.
Night of prayer to take place in honor of the diocesan Year of Mary our Mother
WARWICK — On Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m., in observance of the diocesan Year of Mary of Mary our Mother, Sts. Rose and Clement Parish, will be praying the Rosary and offering Benediction for the special monthly intention of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin. Deacon Noel Edsall will deliver a special Marian presentation in conjunction with this evening of prayer.
Mass for Recovery scheduled
PORTSMOUTH — The next Mass for Recovery is scheduled for Sunday, April 30, at 5 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road. All are welcome. This quarterly Mass is part of the St. Matthias Ministry of 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. Mathias Ministry is doing around the Diocese, please contact Deacon John at: deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Servants of Christ for Life to organize Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — Beginning April 22, all are invited to join Servants of Christ for Life for their Spring Rosary Novena. A Mass will begin the day at Our Lady of the Rosary at 8 a.m. Following Mass, many will gather in front of Planned Parenthood in Providence for nine consecutive Saturday mornings to pray three Mysteries of the Rosary from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The Novena runs April 22 - June 17. For more information please contact Tyler Rowley at 401-290-7201 or t3rowley@gmail.com.
Knights to host Portuguese breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — Knights of Columbus will hold a Portuguese breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, April 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The menu will feature scrambled eggs, Massa (sweet bread), linguica, Portuguese style potatoes, baked beans, hot and cold cereal, juice, coffee and tea. Children six and under are free.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel to host Bingo
BRISTOL — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 141 State St., will host an evening of BINGO on Friday, April 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and games begin at 6:30. The cost is $20 to play (adults only please), with cash prizes offered and light refreshments sold. All proceeds will cover the expenses associated with this year’s parish feast, to be held on the Bristol Town Common July 13 to 16. For more information, or to make reservations, please call the rectory at 253-9449.
Masses scheduled for the deaf, hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The Diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: First Sunday of every month at St. Charles Borromeo, Woonsocket, 9 a.m.; Every Sunday at St. Jean Baptiste, Warren, 9 a.m.; Second Sunday of every month at Christ the King, South Kingstown, 11 a.m., (after Labor Day 11:35 a.m.); The fourth Sunday of every month at St. Michael’s, Providence, 9:30 a.m., in the lower hall. Easter Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s, Providence, 9:30 a.m. in the lower hall. For more information, call Irma at 401-278-4578.
Learn to build bridges, not walls
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Pax Christi-LaSalette and Pax Christi-RI, international Catholic organizations dedicated to promoting peace and justice by prayer, study and action, are presenting “Build Bridges Not Walls,” on Tuesday, April 25 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette Welcome Center, 947 Park St., Attleboro. Imam Abdul Rahman Ahmad of the Islamic Center in Sharon, Massachusetts will speak about Muslim culture and religion, challenging common misconceptions. Dr. Umer Akbar will speak about how AHOPE-RI assists with the resettlement of refugees in the greater Providence area, and how we can help welcome refugees from areas of conflict. The program will begin at 7 p.m., with light refreshments served.
Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Parish in St. Leo the Great Church, 699 Central Ave., will offer Divine Mercy Sunday devotions on Sunday, April 23. Beginning at 2 p.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary, confessions from 2:10 – 3 p.m., silent adoration from 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. and Benediction at 3:10 p.m. For more information, call 401-722-1220 or visit saintjohnpaulri.com.
Divine Mercy Sunday with special guest
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave., invites the community to celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 23, beginning at 2 p.m., with the sacrament of reconciliation, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, and Veneration of a first class relic of Saint Faustina. These will be followed at 3 p.m. by praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and readings from Saint Faustina’s diary. At 3:45 p.m., Sister Confida Gilera, O.L.M., of Saint Faustina’s religious order, will make a special presentation about the message of mercy. Following that will be Benediction at 4:15 p.m. and Holy Mass at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after Mass. Please phone the parish office at 751-4871 for more information.
Hope and Cope scheduled to meet
PORTSMOUTH — The next meeting of the Hope and Cope Group is Sunday, April 23, at 5 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road. Hope and Cope is a faith-based support group intended for those struggling with or supporting a family member or a friend struggling with alcohol or drug addictions or mental distress and is open to everyone interested in this ministry. The Hope and Cope Group is held in the Chapel Meeting Room (under the small Chapel) from 5 to 6 p.m. This program is free, and no registration is required. For more information, please email Deacon John Silvia at: deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
‘Come Dance with Me’ Big Band Dinner Dance
WESTERLY — Immaculate Conception Church will host a semi-formal night of dining and dancing on Saturday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., at the Westerly Armory, 8 Dixon Street. Ticket price of $50 per person includes catered Italian cuisine and a 20-piece big band. Proceeds will benefit the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, the Deborah Fallacaro Crisis Pregnancy Center of Westerly, and the Mustard Seed Missionary Trip to an orphanage in Nicaragua. To purchase tickets phone the rectory at 596-2130.
