Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — Please join Servants of Christ for Life on Saturday mornings for the Spring Rosary Novena. Mass will begin at 8 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul followed by praying the Rosary at Planned Parenthood at 8:30 a.m. The last week of the Novena is on June 9. Planned Parenthood is located at 175 Broad St. in Providence and is a short walk or drive from the cathedral. Call Tyler Rowley with any questions 401-290-7201.
‘Walk-In Wednesdays’ at The Prout School
WAKEFIELD — Find out if The Prout School is the place for your child during one of our “Walk-In Wednesdays.” All are invited to stop by school, take a tour, pick up an information package and meet with an admissions representative. No need for reservations. Available any Wednesday in May (and June 6) between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. To arrange for a tour at another time, please call (401) 789-9262 x 514. The Prout School is still accepting applications for the Class of 2022. Limited spots are also available for sophomore and junior classes.
History will come to life at Woodlawn Catholic
PAWTUCKET — Woodlawn Catholic Regional School, 61 Hope St., is bringing history to life at the school on Friday, May 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. Students in Grades 7 and 8 have researched historical characters from the colonial days to the present century. Some of the historical figures that they will be portraying are George Washington, Clara Barton, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Rosa Parks. The public is invited to take part in this educational event both for their personal benefit and to encourage the hard work of the 35 students involved. For more information, call 965-4312.
World Famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to visit Diocese of Providence
PROVIDENCE — Office of Life and Family Ministry will welcome the World Famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima on these final dates: Thursday, May 24: St. Patrick, Harrisville – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, May 25: Our Lady of Fatima, Cumberland – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, May 26: Our Lady of Loreto, East Providence – 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please refer calls and questions to 401-421-7833, ext. 218.
St. Agnes Church to host Garden Party Cook-out
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold its annual garden party cook-out on Sunday, May 27 after the 10 a.m. Mass. Everyone is asked to bring a perennial or flowering shrub to plant in memory of a loved one. Children are encouraged to plant annuals on the church grounds. A picnic will follow the planting. All are welcome.
St. Rita’s to host Waterfront Festival
WARWICK — Thursday, May 24 through Monday, May 28, St. Rita’s Oakland Beach Parish will host its 23rd annual Waterfront Festival. For wholesome entertainment, bring family and friends to the best of fun, food, carnival rides, raffles and games at the Father O’Hara Ballpark. Fireworks blast off Saturday and Sunday nights when the sun goes down. Festival hours are: Thursday, 6 – 10 p.m.; Friday, 5 – 11 p.m.; Saturday, 1 – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 1 – 11 p.m.; and Monday, 1 – 8 p.m. Directions: Oakland Beach Ave. to the corner of Stender Blvd. and Burr Ave., and follow the parking signs. For more information, call 738-1800.
34th Annual Lakeside Family Festival
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Church invites all to their 34th Annual Lakeside Family Festival during Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 ‒ 28, from 6 - 11 p.m. on Friday; Saturday and Sunday noon - 11 p.m.; and Monday noon - 5 p.m., with a huge Barn Sale all weekend, plus amusement rides and entertainment. There will be a great selection of home baked goods, assorted food booths, games of skill and grand raffle, with a Car Show on Sunday (if rain: Monday). For more information visit sjnfreetown.org/lakeside-family-festival.
Day of Retreat with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy
DIGHTON, Mass. — All are invited for a day of retreat with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy from Dorchester, Massachusetts on Saturday, May 26 at the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, 3012 Elm St., Dighton, Mass. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conference begins at 10 a.m. Retreat will include: Reflections on Divine Mercy and St. Faustina, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Mass with Rev. Jay Maddock, quiet time and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. To register, please call Donna at 774-644-5878 or email streetsofgold531@hotmail.com by Sunday, May 20. Please bring a bag lunch, beverages will be provided. The event is free.
Two to be Ordained Deacons on May 26
PROVIDENCE — Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans will ordain Brendan Rowley and Eric Silva to the Order of Deacons on Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul. Rowley and Silva entered formation as pre-theologians in 2013 and were assigned to St. John’s Seminary in Brighton. All are invited to attend the ordination.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish to host Deanery Holy Hour
WEST WARWICK — Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 62 Pleasant St., will host the Deanery IV Holy Hour for Life on Tuesday evening, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
A Journey of Faith
WEST WARWICK — For those who would like to join members of St. Mary Church, 68 Church St., on a nine day pilgrimage to Italy, all interested are invited to a meeting on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. in Father Gibson Hall. The pilgrimage, December 3 - December 9, will travel to Rome, Assisi, Florence and Venice, including daily Mass, rosary, visiting many Christian holy places and an audience with Pope Francis. The pilgrimage is being conducted by Captain Cruise & Crew, East Providence, with Father Douglas Spina, church pastor, acting as group chaplain. Call Mike at Captain Cruise & Crew at 401-431-1480 or Father Doug at the rectory 401-821-5555 for more information.
St. Mary Church is having a ‘Ham and Bean Hoedown’
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary Church will host a ham and bean supper on Saturday, June 2, in Father Gibson Hall, 68 Church St., hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Menu includes, baked ham, baked beans, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $10, children under 5 eat free. Tickets are available at the rectory. Please call the church at 401-821-5555 to reserve tickets or for more information.
St. Pius X Church to host Women’s Morning of Reflection
WESTERLY — On Saturday, June 2, St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., will host a Women’s Morning of Reflection with Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle, an award-winning and best-selling author, journalist, speaker, pilgrimage host, and the EWTN television host and creator of “Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms” and “Catholic Mom’s Cafe.” Donna-Marie was blessed to know St. Teresa of Calcutta and she received a special blessing from St. John Paul II for her work on this great saint. The day begins with 8 a.m. Mass. The cost for the morning session is $10, which includes coffee and refreshments. For more information, contact Jane Rathbun at 401-596-9422 or mjrathbun1@verizon.net.
Seasons of Hope: Support Group for the Bereaved to meet
WESTERLY — If you are searching for hope and peace after losing a loved one, you are invited to participate in the Seasons of Hope support group. This is a safe and nurturing place to join with others who share the faith, to give voice to your unique journey of grief and to find comfort and spiritual renewal. Meetings will take place Saturdays, June 2 - July 7 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the St. Pius X Church Rectory, 44 Elm St. For more information or to register, please call the rectory at 401-596-2535.
Annual Scalabrini Day Celebration Dinner scheduled
PROVIDENCE — Scalabrini Dukcevich Center will host the annual Scalabrini Day Celebration Dinner on June 2. Tri-lingual Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Parish, 297 Laurel Hill Ave. Doors to the parish hall will open at 6:30 p.m. Ticket donation is $25 for adults, and $12 for children 10 and under. For tickets or more information, please call 401-632-4770 ext.7 or email msilva@sdcenterri.org.
Little Sisters to host indoor yard sale
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., will host their annual Indoor Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Little Sisters. For more information please call 401-723-4314.
Vatican Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World presentation to be featured at St. Mary’s
BRISTOL — St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood St., will host a Vatican Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World, on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with adoration from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Sunday June 3, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. More than 120 miracles from 17 countries will be featured in this presentation. For more information, call 253-3300.
Walk together in faith with the St. Mark Church community
CRANSTON — Please come pray and walk together with the Lord as we express the faith in the real presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and bring his light to the streets of Cranston in joyful witness on Sunday, June 3 at St. Mark Church, 9 Garden Court, Cranston (in Garden City). The celebration will consist of Solemn Mass at 11 a.m., a traditional Eucharistic Procession of song and prayer, followed by Benediction and concluded with a Coffee an’. The procession will travel the city block of the St. Mark grounds.
Come Follow Jesus through the Streets of Coventry
COVENTRY — All are invited to join a Corpus Christi Procession on June 3, beginning at noon at Our Lady of Czenstochowa, 445 Washington St., and end at Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 6 Saint Vincent de Paul St., with Benediction. A shuttle bus will be available to transport people between churches. A light lunch will be served afterwards. For more information, call 821-8719 or 821-7991.
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of St. Mary Church
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary Parish, 68 Church St., established in 1844 and which maintains the oldest existing church structure in the diocese, will begin its year-long Diamond Anniversary Jubilee with a Holy Hour, Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m. in the church. Following the Holy Hour, an outdoor statue of St. Francis of Assisi will be blessed and dedicated in memory of Father Paul Francis Reynolds, who served as pastor of the church. A reception will follow in Father Gibson Hall immediately after the dedication. All are invited to attend. The 175th Anniversary of the church will conclude on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at noon, with the concelebrated Solemn Anniversary Mass and Dinner Dance at the Cranston Country Club.
‘Praying the Bible:’ Learn to incorporate the Word of God into daily prayer life
RIVERSIDE — All are invited to come and learn different practices to incorporate the Word of God into your daily prayer life. This talk will be held on Monday, June 4 in St. Brendan’s Parish Hall, 60 Turner Ave., from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Please bring a Bible. For questions about these events, contact Philip at philipatstbrendan@gmail.com.
Michael Pakaluk to speak at St. Pius V
PROVIDENCE — Michael Pakaluk, author, Professor of Ethics at Catholic University of America, contributor to the Boston Pilot, member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, will be speaking at St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., on Wednesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. His topic will be “The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God.” Suggested donation is $10. For more information, call 401-489-6757.
Take part in the World Day of Prayer for Priests
PROVIDENCE — Each year the World Day of Prayer for Priests is celebrated on the Feast of the Sacred Heart. The annual Serra Club Holy Hour will be Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. The hour will include Adoration, a special rosary for priests, quiet prayer time and a homily by recently ordained Deacon Brendan Rowley. Please join us to pray for our priests.
Mass for Healing at SS. Peter and Paul Church
WEST WARWICK — There will be a Mass for Healing at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 48 Highland St., with the Sacraments of Penance and Anointing of the Sick on June 9 at 11 a.m. in church, followed by a light lunch of soup and sandwiches after Mass in the handicapped accessible church hall. Please call Ginny Bunn at 828-1713 or Mary Burke at 821-1611 to register.
Giant Flea Market and Penny Social scheduled
PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, June 10, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Ladies Guild of Saint Bartholomew Church will sponsor a Giant Flea Market and Penny Social, in the church hall, 311 Laurel Hill Ave. There will be many items for the bargain shopper. A variety of food and drinks will be available in the snack bar. Please call the rectory at 944-4466 for any further information.
Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra in Concert
PROVIDENCE — Come to McVinney to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music from the Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, featuring Shostakovich: Violin Concerto no. 1 (Katherine Winterstein, violin) and Schumann: Symphony no. 2 on Sunday, June 10 beginning at 1 p.m., 43 Dave Gavitt Way. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Sunday Breakfast at Holy Angels
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Parish welcomes all to its traditional Sunday Breakfast, to take place on June 10 in the fully-accessible church hall at 341 Maple Ave. The breakfast buffet, served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., will offer pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, home fries, toast, mini muffins, fruit salad, coffee, tea and juice. Admission is $8.00 for adults and teens, $4.00 for children 12 and younger. Advanced ticket sales are appreciated. For more information, please visit www.holyangelsevent.com
Our Lady of Czenstochowa to host Polish Festival
COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czenstochowa to host a Polish Festival that will be held on Friday, June 22, 5-10 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 5-10 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, noon - 4 p.m., at school grounds, 222 MacArthur Blvd. & Rt. 117. The festival will include games, crafts, raffles, Cow Chip Bingo and more! Polish and American food will be served including, Golombki, Pierogi, Kapusta Soup, Kielbasa sandwiches, chowder and clam cakes, hot dogs, Torpedoes, French fries, Caçoila, doughboys, sausage and peppers, Strawberry Shortcake and other desserts. Frozen Golombki and Pierogi will also be available for sale. Dance to the music of Dennis Polisky and The Maestro’s Men on Friday 6 - 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.; and the Eddie Forman Orchestra on Saturday from 6 - 10 p.m. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 821-7991.
Mother of Life Center Annual Summer Gala
MAPLEVILLE — Mother of Life Center will host the second annual Summer Gala on Wednesday, July 18, at Crystal Lake Golf Club, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. For tickets or for more information visit motheroflife.org or call 401-421-0820.
‘Bazaar at the Star’ is looking for crafters
NARRAGANSETT — St. Mary Star of the Sea Church will hold its annual bazaar this year during the summer on Saturday, July 21. This popular event, usually held in November, draws more than 500 people. The massive additional South County summer population, along with the many visitors, will certainly increase our attendance substantially in July. We are looking for some additional crafters to join us and add to the diversity of the bazaar. If you are interested in being a part of the day, please call our office at 401-783-4449.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Immaculate Conception Parish
CRANSTON — Immaculate Conception Parish, 237 Garden Hills Drive, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of the Church on Sunday, June 24 with an Anniversary Mass, 10:30 a.m. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant. Following Mass, a brunch reception will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the parish office 942-1854.
Audrey Assad in Concert: Instruments of Peace
PROVIDENCE — Just announced! ‘Instruments of Peace’ is a night of praise and worship with Audrey Assad, an American singer-songwriter and contemporary Christian music artist. This intimate evening will feature spiritually-nourishing songs from Audrey’s’ new album, ‘Evergreen,’ on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, sponsored by St. Patrick’s Academy, Providence. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Martinu String Quartet in Concert
PROVIDENCE — The brilliant Martinu Quartet was founded in 1967 by four students at the Prague Conservatory, since then the group has become internationally acclaimed for their benchmark performances. Presented by Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts, this performance will feature pieces by Mozart, Schulhoff, Weinberg and Dvorak. At McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, on Thursday Oct. 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Walden Chamber Players in Concert
PROVIDENCE — The Boston-based Walden Chamber Players has garnered a reputation for being one of the most exciting and versatile chamber groups performing today. Presented by Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts, this performance will feature nonets for strings and winds by Martinu, Spohr and Nielsen. At McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Get your tickets early for Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Celebration
PROVIDENCE — The angelic-voiced musicians of the Vienna Boys Choir celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a delightful program of Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, Christmas hymns, and holiday carols live at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, on Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Interested in going to World Youth Day 2019?
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama is January 21-28, 2019. For more information, see the flyer, brochure and registration form online at www.discovercatholicfaith.org/world-youth-day-2019. For more information please contact Michael Aoyama at mjpaoyama@dioceseofprovidence.org.
New support group for divorced and separated Catholics
CAROLINA — The Office of Life and Family is offering a new support group for divorced and separated Catholics at St. Mary Church, rectory (downstairs, side entrance), 437 Carolina Back Road. The group is ongoing and will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. There are no costs to attend. This support group embraces our Catholic faith and God’s grace, and provides a peaceful place for sharing, healing and for topics/discussions related to separation/divorce. Preregistration is required. For registration and further information, please contact: Peter A. Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.
Searching for Host Families for the 18-19 school year
WOONSOCKET — Nacel Open Door Private School Program is a CSIET fully accredited nonprofit in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is searching for interested host families for students planning to attend Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket for the upcoming school year. Students are studying in the US on F-1 Visas. The Host Family is a most important part of the program. Nacel provides a generous monthly stipend to help offset the cost of meals, some transportation and utilities. The main purpose of the program is for students to receive an education at a prestigious high school and then go on to college or university. Students are encouraged to live a balanced life and spend some time with the host family and also join some extracurricular activities at school. For more information, please call Lyn Gordon at 508-892-8027 or email: studentprograms@hotmail.com. Nacel has been working with Mount Saint Charles for more than 10 years.
