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 Church 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.
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.
‘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.
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 a.m. 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 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 and 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.
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.
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. 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 in Swansea, Massachusetts. 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.
Summer Camp for High School Boys
PROVIDENCE — All Catholic high school boys are invited to attend a Quo Vadis Days Camp to spend time with other young men discovering their purpose in life while having fun. The camp will be held from July 30 – August 2 at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence. Quo Vadis Days Camp is led by priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Providence and is supported by the Office of Vocations. The camp will include reflections from priests and laymen from around the diocese, Mass with our bishop, an outdoor challenge course and a number of other fun activities. For more information, please contact Father Christopher Murphy at (401) 331-1316 or email FatherCJM@gmail.com. To register online, please visit http://qvdays.org/register/diocese-of-providence.
Vocations Race Team
CRANSTON — The Office of Vocations is organizing a race team for The Gaspee Days 5K Foot Race at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10. The team is comprised of priests, seminarians and lay faithful who will wear team t-shirts that witness to the faith, invite spectators and race participants to pray for vocations. The more runners, the more powerful the witness. There will be a pre-race Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church in Cranston. For more information in joining the team, please contact Father Christopher Murphy at FatherCJM@gmail.com by Friday, May 19. Register for the race online at www.gaspee.com/events/5k.
Catholic Women’s League to host Communion Breakfast
PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Women’s League of Holy Ghost Church will hold their annual Communion Breakfast at Roma Gourmet, 310 Atwells Ave., on Sunday, May 21, following the 9 a.m. Mass. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 421-3551.
Understanding Islam presentation to be held at St. Patrick Church
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to an evening of dialogue and information with Aisha Mansoor who will discuss how media misinformation, stereotypes and fear create misunderstanding among non-Muslims about Islam. Mansoor, who earned an M.A. in Islamic Theology and Jurisprudence from Bradford, U.K., is an ambitious leader and active volunteer with the Rhode Island Muslim community. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m., on Monday, May 22, in room 103, St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. For more information, call 401-421-7070.
St. Kevin Church to host ‘Honoring Our Heroes: A Patriotic Concert
WARWICK — St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, will present a Patriotic Concert on Friday May 19 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature inspirational music by the 88th Army Band with the combined choirs of St. Kevin and St. Rita churches and a special appearance by the Warwick Police and Fire Honor Guard. The concert, “Honoring Our Heroes,” is free and open to the public. A free will donation of non-perishable food for the parish’s food pantry is appreciated.
Ocean Tides to host annual Hall of Fame Dinner
NARRAGANSETT — The 9th Annual Ocean Tides School Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Friday, May 26, from 6 – 9 p.m., at The Dunes Club, 137 Boston Neck Road. The dinner will honor Kevin O’Donnell and Kenneth Zorabedian in recognition of their success as alumni of Ocean Tides and the example they provide to others. Tickets are $75. Please RSVP by Friday, May 19. The dinner will benefit Ocean Tides Providence Campus School, a Lasallian ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk young men. For more information, contact Holly Palaia at 401-789-1016.
Sacred Heart School to present Spring Concert
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart School’s Band and Chorus Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 118 Taunton Ave. Tickets are $5 for adults. Children under 12 are free. A 50/50 raffle will also take place at the event. Proceeds will benefit the music program.
SVET the Violinist to perform at McVinney Auditorium
PROVIDENCE — McVinney Auditorium launches its 2017 Performing Arts Series with SVET the Violinist. SVET, the electro hip hop violinist from America’s Got Talent, performs for one night only at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, on Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m. as part of his 60-city international “String Theory” Tour. Tickets and information at mcvinneyauditorium.com. Presented by McVinney Auditorium and Advanced Production and Design.
Bishop Evans to celebrate Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Dedicate Shrine
PROVIDENCE — On May 14, His Excellency Auxiliary Bishop Robert Evans, of the Diocese of Providence, will celebrate and preach at a Pontifical Mass with the African Catholic Community and all those who wish to attend. The Mass will take place in the Lady Chapel at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 99 Camp St., at 12:30 p.m. Following the Holy Mass all present who are able will go in procession to the place of dedication of the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the Baptistery of the Church. There will be a variety of food available after the dedication.
Knights to sponsor roast beef dinner
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Roast Beef Dinner at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on May 20, from 6 – 8 p.m. Roast beef, gravy, potatoes, veggies, salad, rolls and butter, coffee and tea will be served. The cost is $10. Please call 295-0507 for reservations by Thursday, May 18.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to hold May Breakfast
BRISTOL – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State St., will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 21 from 7:30 a.m. noon in the parish center. This year’s menu includes French toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes (gluten-free available on request), sausage, home fries, pastries and more. Tickets are $8 and $4 for children at the door. All proceeds to cover the expenses associated with this year’s parish feast, the oldest Italian feast in Rhode Island, to be held on the town common July 13 to 16. For more information, please call the rectory 253-9449 or visit olmcbristol.org.
