Friends’ Fund Dinner Auction to benefit SVDP RI
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Friends of Saint Vincent de Paul, Rhode Island, are hosting a Dinner Auction to benefit the organization that in 2016 provided $2.3 million worth of food and nearly $1 million in direct aid to Rhode Island families in need for electricity, food, clothing and more. Also during the event, two members of the Society and Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be honored with the Fredric Ozanam Lifetime Achievement Award for their donation and service to the poor. Proceeds from Friends’ Fund Benefit will help SVDP’s 34 parish-based conferences which continue to serve Rhode Islanders by helping to meet basic human needs, such as housing and heat. The event will be held on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at Quidnessett Country Club, 950 N. Quidnessett Road. Tickets are $60. For tickets or information, call 490-0822 ext. 133, or visit www.svdpri.org.
Local 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, contact Denise Carlucci, Mother of Nicholas, at (401) 333-6060 or sjvdenise@gmail.com or visit www.emfgp.org. Pre-registration is requested.
Rwandan refugee and author to speak at BayView
RIVERSIDE - Clementine Bihiga, Rwandan refugee and author of Happily Broken will speak at St. Mary Academy - BayView, 3070 Pawtucket Ave., in McAuley Hall chapel Tuesday May 2, at 6 p.m. All are welcome suggested donation $10. Reception and book signing will follow. Event sponsored by Mercy Associates.
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.
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. 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.
Society of Women of St. Mary’s Parish to host pasta dinner
CRANSTON — On Friday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, the Society of Women of St. Mary’s Parish will host a fun-filled evening featuring a pasta dinner and a performance not to be missed by “Two of Hearts,” a show filled with music, song and comedy. For more information on how to purchase tickets, 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’s 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 weekend of April 22-23 or are available from any of the members of the Knights of Columbus. For additional information please call Al Nunes at 401-723-2307.
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
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.
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.
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. For more information, call Irma at 401-278-4578.
Annual dinner to benefit Soup Kitchen
WEST WARWICK — The West Bay District St. Vincent de Paul Society will be holding its Ninth Annual Pat Collins Dinner to raise money for the Soup Kitchen, which is held each Saturday at the West Warwick Senior Center. The event will take place on April 30 at the Senior Center. Meal choices are baked fish or pork loin at $22 a ticket. The dinner will take place at 1 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 821-0475.
Servants of Christ for Life to organize Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — 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.
Holy Spirit to hold ‘Springtime Festival’
CENTRAL FALLS — Holy Spirit Parish will hold a ‘Springtime Festival’ on Friday, May 5, from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will be held in the church hall at 1030 Dexter St., and the funds raised will be used to help pay for parish expenses. Various games of chance and many interesting booths have been organized to offer something for people of all ages and tastes. Families will have more than 25 activities to choose from and enjoy, including Loteria (Spanish-style Bingo), roll-ups, a Penny Social, a $2,500 Money Prize Raffle and a new horse race game. This year, there will be a raffle for an Amazon Echo. The event will feature many fun activities for children as well, including basketball, a duck pond and a fishing boat. Kitchen Corner offerings will include the annual Friday special clam cakes and chowder, as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, empanadas and tacos on both nights. For more information, call 722-3717.
Friends’ Fund Dinner Auction to benefit SVDP RI
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Friends of Saint Vincent de Paul, Rhode Island, are hosting a Dinner Auction to benefit the organization that in 2016 provided $2.3 million worth of food and nearly $1 million in direct aid to Rhode Island families in need for electricity, food, clothing and more. Also during the event, two members of the Society and Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be honored with the Fredric Ozanam Lifetime Achievement Award for their donation and service to the poor. Proceeds from Friends’ Fund Benefit will help SVDP’s 34 parish-based conferences which continue to serve Rhode Islanders by helping to meet basic human needs, such as housing and heat. The event will be held on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at Quidnessett Country Club, 950 N. Quidnessett Road. Tickets are $60. For tickets or information, call 490-0822 ext. 133, or visit www.svdpri.org.
Local 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, contact Denise Carlucci, Mother of Nicholas, at (401) 333-6060 or sjvdenise@gmail.com or visit www.emfgp.org. Pre-registration is requested.
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.
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. 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.
Society of Women of St. Mary’s Parish to host pasta dinner
CRANSTON — On Friday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, the Society of Women of St. Mary’s Parish will host a fun-filled evening featuring a pasta dinner and a performance not to be missed by “Two of Hearts,” a show filled with music, song and comedy. For more information on how to purchase tickets, 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’s 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 weekend of April 22-23 or are available from any of the members of the Knights of Columbus. For additional information please call Al Nunes at 401-723-2307.
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
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.
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.
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. For more information, call Irma at 401-278-4578.
Annual dinner to benefit Soup Kitchen
WEST WARWICK — The West Bay District St. Vincent de Paul Society will be holding its Ninth Annual Pat Collins Dinner to raise money for the Soup Kitchen, which is held each Saturday at the West Warwick Senior Center. The event will take place on April 30 at the Senior Center. Meal choices are baked fish or pork loin at $22 a ticket. The dinner will take place at 1 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 821-0475.
Servants of Christ for Life to organize Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — 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.
Holy Spirit to hold ‘Springtime Festival’
CENTRAL FALLS — Holy Spirit Parish will hold a ‘Springtime Festival’ on Friday, May 5, from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will be held in the church hall at 1030 Dexter St., and the funds raised will be used to help pay for parish expenses. Various games of chance and many interesting booths have been organized to offer something for people of all ages and tastes. Families will have more than 25 activities to choose from and enjoy, including Loteria (Spanish-style Bingo), roll-ups, a Penny Social, a $2,500 Money Prize Raffle and a new horse race game. This year, there will be a raffle for an Amazon Echo. The event will feature many fun activities for children as well, including basketball, a duck pond and a fishing boat. Kitchen Corner offerings will include the annual Friday special clam cakes and chowder, as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, empanadas and tacos on both nights. For more information, call 722-3717.
Daughters of Isabella to host meeting
WARWICK —The St. Benedict's Circle #423 Daughters of Isabella will meet on Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Please bring Rosary beads for group Rosary prior to speaker and meeting.
