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.
Bus trip to National Shrine of Divine Mercy
STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. — St. Martha’s Divine Mercy Prayer Group is offering a bus trip to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass., on Sunday, August 20. The bus will arrive at St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., in East Providence at 7:30 a.m. and leave at 8 a.m. The bus will depart the shrine at 5 p.m. The cost is $30 per person (brown bag lunch). For reservations or more information call Beverly at 401-438-5398.
Mass in the Extraordinary Form offered at two nearby Connecticut churches
CROMWELL/GALES FERRY, Conn. — The Traditional Latin Mass will be offered each Sunday at noon at Holy Apostles Seminary, 33 Prospect Hill, Cromwell, and at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1650 CT-Route 12, Gales Ferry. For more information visit www.ololgf.org.
Columban Fathers to hold festival, bazaar
BRISTOL — The Columban Fathers, 65 Ferry Road, will hold their annual festival and bazaar on Sunday, July 30, noon - 6 p.m. The event will feature an outdoor chicken barbecue, a variety of foods and beverages, a large yard sale, bingo, games of chance, children’s activities, party bouncer and more. Free admission and parking. For more information call 253-6909.
St. Martha parish to host monthly BINGO
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha parish is now offering a night of BINGO on the first Thursday of each month. The next scheduled night is Thursday, August 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Cash and mystery prizes can be won. Food and beverages will be available. You must be 18+ to play.
School Sisters of Notre Dame New England to host fundraiser
Malden, MASS. — The School Sisters of Notre Dame New England will host a gathering on Sunday, September 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal St., Malden, Mass., for former administrators, faculty, staff, students, family and friends of Msgr. Clarke Regional School, Narragansett and Holy Name of Jesus Grammar School, Providence. All are invited to come reminisce, renew friendships with the sisters and hear what SSND is doing today. Tickets are $75 per person, available online at www.amssnd.org. For more information please contact, Joy Nazzaro, jnazzaro@amssnd.org or call 1-800-993-7763. Proceeds of the fundraiser will benefit SSND ministries and the elderly sisters.
Forget Me Not: A stage play about Alzheimer’s Disease to be held at McVinney
PROVIDENCE — The Forget Me Not Project raises the awareness of Alzheimer’s by meeting people where they are and sharing their stories with the world in hope of letting other caregivers know they are not alone. Experience the national tour of “Forget Me Not,” a stage play about Alzheimer’s Disease, Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m. at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way. This event is free and includes the stage play as well as an open Q & A for attendees with a panel of experts in the field of Alzheimer’s Disease and research. Register for your free tickets, inquire about group seating and more at www.mcvinneyauditorium.org.
An Evening of Divine Mercy
TIVERTON — On August 4, at 6:30 p.m., Father David Gunter, MIC, will offer a presentation to inspire greater understanding, faith and hope in the message of the Divine Mercy by unlocking the mysteries of the Divine Mercy image, at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St. See how the Divine Mercy image reveals something special about the coming triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. For more information, visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
SS. Rose and Clement Parish to offer ‘Spirit and Life’ prayer meeting, adoration
WARWICK — Sts Rose and Clement Parish, 111 Long St. in Warwick, will hold its “Spirit and Life” prayer meeting each second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The evening will begin with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by scripture study and healing prayer at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The parish will also conduct first Friday adoration and devotions including the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction on August 4 at 7 p.m. in the church. Please join us for prayer.
Save the Date for the annual SPRED Mass and picnic
EXETER — All are invited to attend the 28th annual SPRED Mass and picnic on Saturday, August 12, at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Community, 84 Exeter Road. Please arrive at 10 a.m. Celebration of Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Following Mass, hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. The event will be held rain or shine. Contact Irma at 401-278-4578 or IRodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org to RSVP.
Knights of Columbus to host yard sale
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will host a yard sale on Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. There will be a large assortment of tools and indoor and outdoor household items. The hall will be open to receive items between the hours of 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 and Friday July 28. Pick up service is available by calling 295-0507 and leaving a message.
St. Mary Church to celebrate Marian Holy Hour
WEST WARWICK—St. Mary Church, 68 Church St., will observe a Marian Holy Hour on Tuesday, August 22, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, at 7 p.m. The Holy Hour will include Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the praying of the rosary, scriptural readings, a reflection, an audio visual Marian presentation, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Solemn Benediction. All are invited to attend this evening of prayer. Bring a friend!
St. Mark Church to host annual summer festival
JAMESTOWN — St. Mark Church will hold its annual summer festival on Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will serve hot dogs, hamburgers as well as pulled pork and chorizo sandwiches. Raffle tickets will be available that include cash prizes, a Samsung 43” 4K/UHD Smart LED TV, an electric guitar autographed by 1980 songwriter George Lynch, and an Oyster Bay and Barossa wine basket. Multiple themed baskets will also be available as raffle prizes. Specialty tables will include hand crafted items, fresh baked goods, gift, jewelry, religious, plants and vegetables. There will also be a toy and book table and various outdoor games and crafts for children. The festival will be a fun, family event. For more information, please contact St. Mark Rectory, 423-1421.
Annual Mass to honor ‘God the Father of All Mankind’
GREENVILLE — St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike,will celebrate the 12th annual Mass in honor of “God the Father of All Mankind” on Sunday, August 6 at 3 p.m. Parishioners from seven parishes will also participate at the Mass. The main celebrant will be Father Stephen Battey, assistant pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bristol. The Mass will fulfill your Sunday obligation. All are invited. Refreshments will be available after Mass. For more information, call Deacon Robert P. Troia at 401-944-0483.
