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.
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, a waffle station, breads and muffins, fruit, juice, coffee and other items. Tickets are available at the door.
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.
St. Mary’s Church to host May Breakfast
CRANSTON — St. Mary’s Church, 1525 Cranston St., will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 7, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the parish center. The menu will include eggs, omelets, bacon, home fries, pancakes, muffins, breads, toast, fruit cups, coffee, juice and water. Tickets are $10. Children 10 and under are free. For more information, call the rectory at 942-1492.
Novena Service to be held Tuesdays in May
JOHNSTON — St. Rocco Church will honor the month of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a Novena Service each Tuesday evening during May. Commencing at 7 p.m. in the church at 927 Atwood Ave., the service will include Rosary and Novena prayers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to participate. For more information, call the rectory at 942-5203.
St. Benedict Church to host May Breakfast
WARWICK — St. Benedict Church will hold their annual May Breakfast on Saturday May 6, from 8 – 11 a.m., in the handicapped accessible parish hall, 70 Transit St. The menu will feature pancakes, ham, sausage, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, baked beans, mini muffins, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets are $10 per person, children under 10 are $5. Please call the rectory for tickets, at 737-9492.
‘Love and Faith in the Time of Trump’ discussion at St. Pius V Church
PROVIDENCE — On Thursday, May 18, from 8 – 9 p.m., St. Pius V Young Adults will host a talk by Kathryn Jean Lopez entitled “Love and Faith in the Time of Trump,” in the church hall. Kathryn Jean Lopez is a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and editor-at-large of National Review. Besides National Review and NRO, her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, The Women’s Quarterly, The National Catholic Register, Our Sunday Visitor, American Outlook, New York Press, and The Human Life Review, among other publications. All are welcome.
Seminars will discuss the dangers of pornography
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to take part in an informative and enlightening seminar on the dangers of pornography. The seminar sessions will take place in St. Patrick Academy gym and Mass will be celebrated in the church. On Tuesday, May 9, at 7 p.m., Dr. Michael Hanson, a licensed psychologist who currently serves as the Director of Human Formation for the Diocese of Providence, and has also had clinical experience supporting individuals who struggle with pornography in his counseling work, will present on “The Psychological Dangers of Pornography.” On Tuesday, May 16, at 7 p.m., Detective Robert Cardente will present “Internet and Social Media Dangers.” Detective Cardente has been a member of the Pawtucket Police Department for the past 18 years and currently works in the Major Crime Unit. He is assigned to the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and investigates computer related crimes involving child pornography and child exploitation. On Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m., Mary Welch and Peter Magnotta, will present “Pathways of Hope to Healing.” Welch is a licensed clinical social worker who counsels children, adolescents and adults. Magnotta is a social worker for the Diocese of Providence’s Office of Life and Family, and has 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, including the areas of management, program development, supervision, general support and counseling. On Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m., Mass will be celebrated with the intention to pray for children and for all who find themselves in the throes of pornography. The seminar is free and open to all who are interested. For more information, please call 421-7070.
Our Lady of Loreto Church to host May Breakfast
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Social Ministry/Respect Life Committee of Our Lady of Loreto Church will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 21 from 9 to noon. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The menu will include scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, home fries, pancakes, fruit cup, breakfast pastries, juice and tea. Tickets will be on sale on the weekends of May 6 -7, 13 -14, and at all Masses. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting the parish office at 434-3535. Please purchase tickets by Sunday, May 14, as limited tickets will be sold at the door. This fundraiser will benefit of the Social Ministry/Respect Life outreach of the parish.
Our Lady of Grace Church invites community to daily rosary prayer at parish
JOHNSTON — The Rosary Group of Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Road, prays the Rosary each evening during the months of May at October, in the memorial chapel of the church at 6 p.m., Sunday through Friday. For more information, call the rectory at 231-2220.
Called By Name Ministry for Spiritual Life to offer information night
WARWICK — Called By Name Ministry will host a prayer and information night about the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Everyday Life and Spiritual Direction, on Tuesday, May 16, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., at St. Catherine’s Church, 3252 Post Road. They will discuss the “The Full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Retreat in Everyday Life” offered September 2017-- May 2018 as well as spiritual direction. To register for the evening visit calledbynameministry.com or call Deb Notarianni 401-742-7637 or Rita Pratt 401-323-6719.
Our Lady of Good Counsel to offer Marian Holy Hour
WEST WARWICK — The Deanery IV Holy Hour for Life will be held Monday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel parish, 62 Pleasant St. The Holy Hour will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, prayers for life and Benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend. For more information, call Ray at 644-3699.
St. Joseph Church to host annual Chopstick Auction
CUMBERLAND — St. Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will host its annual Chopstick Auction on Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m., with the kitchen opening at 5 p.m. The auction will feature more than 100 prizes, special raffles and split the pot. Chopsticks cost only $20 per person for a chance at more than 100 Prizes. All are welcome.
Knights of Columbus will host breakfast to benefit food pantry
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, May 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Scrambled eggs, French toast, home fries, baked beans, corned beef hash, hot and cold cereal, orange juice, coffee and tea will be served. The cost is $10.00, $4.00 for children 12 and under; children 6 and under are free. Please bring in a non-perishable food donation for the food pantry.
Rosary Rally in honor of 100th Anniversary of Fatima
NORTH KINGSTOWN — All are invited to join in a Public Square Rosary on May 13, from noon until 1 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Church, 275 Tower Hill Road. The Rosary Rally will be one of thousands of rallies taking place all across the United States. It was on May 13, 1917, that Our Lady first appeared to the three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Please join in offering reparation of the sins of offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and turn the nation back to God. For further information call Mary Ann at 523-2262 or 792-0310, or send an email to mmacp@verizon.net.
Life in the Spirit Seminar scheduled
PROVIDENCE — St. Charles Church will conduct a Life in the Spirit seminar beginning Thursday, May 11, after the 7 p.m. Mass. The seminar is a seven-week event and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Ed and Kathy Lamarre at 508-399-7407 or St. Charles Church at 401-421-6441.
Deacon to offer Fatima presentation
WARWICK — St. Rose and Clement Church, Warwick will offer a special presentation by Deacon Noel Edsall on May 16 at 7 p.m., in the church, exploring Mary’s Apparition at Fatima. The evening will include the Rosary and Benediction. All are invited.
Save the Date for Sacred Heart School’s 100-year celebration
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart School will host a dinner to celebrate 100 years of Catholic education in the community, on September 9, 2017. There will be an open house at the school, 56 Purchase St., followed by Mass at 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Venus de Milo Restaurant. The school is updating the alumni list so please send your name, address and year of graduation/attendance to schalmers@sacredheartepri.com. For more information about tickets or the event, please email or call the school at 434-1080.
