La Salette Shrine events
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St., will hold the following events: a “Bethany Nights” concert, performed by John Polce, January 25, 7:30 p.m.; a Mass for the Unborn, January 26, 4:30 p.m.; and a healing service, January 27, 2 p.m. The healing service will be conducted in English by La Salette Father Andre Patenaude, and will include the Eucharist, teaching, music and the opportunity to be anointed and prayed over individually. All events will be held in the Shrine church, which is handicapped accessible. For more information, call (508) 222-5410.
Franciscan Missionaries prayer service
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., will hold an ecumenical prayer service for Christian unity, January 27, 3 p.m., in the Holy Family Chapel. The service, whose theme is “Prayer without Ceasing,” will be lead by Bishop Peter Weaver, Bishop of the United Methodist Church. Following the service, a reception will be held in Lourdes Hall. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Amos House and Crossroads. For more information, call 353-4470.
Masses for the deaf and hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: January 24, Feast of St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket, 9 a.m.; January 27, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass,10 a.m.; Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., North Providence, signed Mass, 10 a.m.; February 3, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence, 9:30 a.m.; sacrament of reconciliation, 9:15-9:45 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket, followed by a signed Mass, 10 a.m., and a coffee and donut social in the parish hall after Mass; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 10 a.m.; St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, interpreted Mass, 11 a.m.; February 6, Ash Wednesday, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, signed Mass, noon.
St. Martha prayer service
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will hold a Holy Hour for Life, January 28, 7-8 p.m. Father Richard A. Narciso will lead the service. For more information, call 434-4060.
Catholic Schools Week Mass
WARWICK —The staff, students and parents from Sts. Francis, Kevin, Rose and Peter schools will gather on January 30, 11 a.m., at St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave., to celebrate the annual Catholic School Week Mass. Father Barry M. Meehan, pastor of St. Timothy Church, will serve as the main celebrant, and Father Edward J. Wilson Jr., pastor of Sts. Rose and Clement Church, will be the homilist. For more information, call 739-9552.
Providence College presents ‘Agnes of God’
PROVIDENCE — The Department of Theater, Dance and Film of Providence College will present “Agnes of God,” January 25-27 and February 1-3, in the Angell Blackfriars Theater, Smith Center for the Arts. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The popular play focuses on the duality of the spiritual and rational life embodied in Agnes, a novice nun blessed with the “voice of an angel” who has secretly given birth to a child. Seating for all performances is limited and reserved. Box office hours are Monday—Friday, 1:30-5 p.m., and one hour prior to performances. For more information, call 865-2084.
St. Francis de Sales patronal feast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St., will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis de Sales with a Mass, January 20, 11 a.m. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will the main celebrant of the Mass. A reception will follow in the church hall. For more information, call 884-2105.
Lecture series on St. Paul
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — Holy Cross Family Ministries, 518 Washington St., will offer a 13-week lecture series on the life of St. Paul, beginning Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon; and beginning Feb. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. The course, “Paul: The Church’s First Theologian,” will be taught by Holy Cross Brother Joseph Esparza. For more information or to register, call (508) 238-4095, ext. 2013.
Warren churches prayer service
WARREN — The Warren Churches Association will sponsor its annual prayer service for Christian unity, January 27, 3 p.m., at the Warren Baptist Church, 407 Main St. For more information, call 245-3669.
Knights’ fundraiser breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, Council No., 2011, will host a benefit breakfast, January 27, 8-11:30 a.m., at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. Proceeds will benefit the Narragansett Bay Works camp 2008, which will bring more than 400 volunteers and advisors to Rhode Island this summer to make free repairs to the homes of elderly, disabled and low income families who meet qualifications. The program is supported by St. Bernard Church with the help of local churches, businesses and community organizations. For tickets or more information, call 295-0387.
