Summer Camp for High School Boys
PROVIDENCE — All Catholic boys of high school age 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.
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.
Hope and Cope Meeting Scheduled
PORTSMOUTH — The next meeting of the East Bay Hope and Cope Group, focusing on Roman Catholic spirituality and open to all supporting those in recovery or in recovery themselves, is Sunday, May 21, in the St. Barnabas Church, in the Chapel Meeting Room under the Chapel from 5 to 6 p.m. Open to everyone especially anyone supporting those in recovery or in recovery themselves. This program is free, no registration is required, coffee will be provided. Meetings are monthly as follows: May 21; June 18; July 23; August 27; September 24; October 22; November 26 and December 17. For more information on these St. Matthias Ministry sponsored events, please email Deacon John Silvia deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Pastor of Holy Ghost Church to celebrate 25th Anniversary
TIVERTON — Father Jay Finelli will celebrate his 25th Anniversary of Ordination with a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Ghost Church on June 11, at 1 p.m., followed by dinner at McGovern’s Family Restaurant, Shove St. Fall River, Mass. Limited tickets available for dinner. For more information, call Fatima at 624-8131.
Scalabrini-Dukcevich Center to host Scalabrini Day
PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, June 3, the Scalabrini-Dukcevich Center is sponsoring the fifth annual Scalabrini Day Celebration for the dual purpose of highlighting the Catholic/biblical understanding of migration according to the charism of the blessed Bishop John Baptist Scalabrini and raising funds for the services to migrants offered year-round by the Center. The day will begin with a trilingual (English, Spanish and Italian) Mass that will be celebrated at 5 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Ave., and will be followed by a community/family dinner in the church Hall at 6:30 p.m. For additional information call 401-632- 4770 or visit the website www.SDCenterRI.org.
St. Rita’s to host Waterfront Festival
WARWICK — On Thursday, June 1 through Sunday, June 4, St. Rita’s Oakland Beach Parish will host its annual Waterfront Festival. For wholesome entertainment, bring family and friends to the fest of fun, food, carnival rides, raffles and games at the Father O’Hara Ballpark. Fireworks blast off Saturday evening, June 3, when the sun goes down. Festival hours are as follows: Thursday, June 1, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, June 2, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, from noon – 10:30 p.m.; and, Sunday, June 4, from noon – 8 p.m.
New location set for divorced and separated support group
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — La Salette Retreat Center is the location for a new bi-weekly support group for separated and divorced persons, beginning on June 6, and will be held from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. every other Tuesday evening. For more information or for directions, please contact Dottie at 508-642-1928 or dojale@icloud.com.
St. Cecilia School to offer Open House
PAWTUCKET — St. Cecilia School, 755 Central Ave., Pre-K through grade 8, will hold an Open House for prospective students on Wednesday, May 31, from 5-7:00 p.m. with tours of the school. Meet the principal, teachers and staff, and see classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria and up-to-date computer room. Call 401-723-9463, e-mail mtetzner@scsri.com, or visit scsri.org for more information.
Fruit Hill Day Services for Elderly to host Large Yard Sale
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Fruit Hill Day Services for Elderly to host Large Yard Sale on June 10, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., with a rain date June 24. The sale will include ovenware; kitchen utensils; dishes; crock-pot; linens; pocket-books; household items; toys-games; knick-knacks; paintings; frames and much more. For more information, please call 401-353-5805.
Being Human: Christian Perspectives on the Human Person
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Institute 2017 Summer Conference will be held June 9-11, at Portsmouth Abbey. Speakers will consider the meaning and ends of the human person in the context of theology, bioethics, politics, education and more. Group rates are available. Register at portsmouthinstitute.org or call 401-643-1175.
The Great Gospel Concert to benefit students, parish
JOHNSTON — St. Brigid’s Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will host a concert on June 11 at 3 p.m., to benefit students in the engineering program at the University of Rhode Island to help with the expenses of their books. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to St. Brigid’s Church. The concert will feature The Tribe of Levutes, Brookdale Chorus, Diondra Stubs, Johnston High School Class of 2016, the dynamic singing duo Dion and Kim and Professor Dennis Montgomery. For more information, call Kim at 516-0206. Tickets will be sold in the foyer of the church after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturdays, and Sundays after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. Tickets are $12 and children are free.
Public Square Rosary in honor of Marian Year
RIVERSIDE — In honor of this Year with Mary, all are invited to attend a Public Square Rosary with the Knights of Columbus and the Legion of Mary on Sunday, June 11 from 1 – 2 p.m. in front of the K of C Hall at 3200 Pawtucket Ave. This is a gathering of the faithful to pray the rosary in a public venue in solidarity for the country and in honor of the anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. In case of rain, accommodations will be available. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Mike DeAngelis at 617-721-8874, Sue Kennedy at 401-481-4541 or join Friends of the Rosary group on Facebook.
Family Prayer event at Father Peyton Center
EASTON, Mass. – All are invited to attend an afternoon of family fun, prayer and food, on Saturday, June 3 at 1:30 p.m., at Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, Mass., with Adoration, a short film on Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., and engaging activities for children. There will also be a brief interactive theatre production about the miraculous appearance of Our Lady of Fatima. Immediately after the production, guests will pray the Rosary and process to Mass with Bishop Edgar M. Da Cunha, S.D.V. Following Mass, there will be a delicious free family meal of hotdogs, hamburgers and potato chips. For more information, call 508-238-4095.
Sts. John and James Parish to host ‘Spring Fling’ breakfast
WEST WARWICK — Sts. John and James Parish invites the community to attend its “Spring Fling Egg Extravaganza” in the school cafeteria, Sunday, June 11, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. The breakfast will feature ham, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, French Toast, beans, Danish, coffee, tea and juices. Tickets are $8 per person, $4 for children under 12.
St. Benedict Parish to host an indoor flea market
WARWICK — St. Benedict Parish to host an indoor flea market on Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the parish hall, 70 Transit St. The kitchen will also be open for breakfast and lunch, featuring St. Benedict’s Famous Hot Wieners.
Holy Angels Parish to host Spring Breakfast
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Parish welcomes all to their annual Spring Breakfast, taking place downstairs in the fully-accessible church hall, 341 Maple Ave., on Sunday, June 4, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. A breakfast buffet will be served offering pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, home fries, toast, muffins, fruit salad, coffee, tea and juice. Admission is $8 for adults and teens, $4 for children age 12 and under. For more information, call the parish office at 245-7743.
Annual Strawberry Festival
NORTH SCITUATE — St. Joseph Church, 144 Danielson Pike, will hold their Annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the church hall. The dinner is a ham and barbecued chicken dinner, with potato salad, baked beans, corn bread muffins and beverages, and features homemade Strawberry shortcake for dessert. There will be a 50/50 raffle and many nice baskets to be raffled. Tickets can be reserved by calling Donna at 647-2255, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekdays.
Saint Agnes Church to host first annual Garden Party
PROVIDENCE — The First Annual Garden Party will be held Sunday, May 28 at Saint Agnes Church, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parishioners and friends are invited to bring a flowering shrub or perennial to plant in memory of a loved one. Children are invited to plant an annual plant in the children’s garden and water it each week when they attend Mass. Garden will be blessed by Father Frank Salmani. This will be followed by a parish picnic on the church grounds.
SPRED Liturgy to be celebrated
WARWICK — St. Benedict Parish, 135 Beach Ave., will hold a SPRED (Special Religious Education) Liturgy at the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday May 27. Our special friends will be preparing the altar and bringing the gifts during the Mass. All are welcome to attend the Mass and open house that follows in the parish hall. Refreshments will be served.
