Bingo to benefit those attending Steubenville East Youth Conference
PASCOAG —Bingo Night to benefit those attending Steubenville East Youth Conference will be held on February 21, at St. Joseph Church in the parish hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. Must be 18 years and older to play.
Day of Retreat in Spanish for Legion of Mary, family and friends
PROVIDENCE — The Legion of Mary will host a retreat in Spanish on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 538 Broadway. The retreat will be facilitated by Father Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP, a graduate of Franciscan University in Steubenville, Priest Fraternity of St. Peter. The retreat is free and open to all Spanish speaking parishioners and friends of the Legion. Please bring a bag lunch. Coffee and drinks will be provided. For more information call Elvira 401-286-8290 or Marissa 516-808-8342.
Sacred Heart School Open House canceled
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Sunday, February 23 Sacred Heart School open house has been cancelled. For more information call, 434-1080.
St. Anthony Church to hold a Malassadas sale
WEST WARWICK — St. Anthony Church will hold a Malassadas sale on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1 – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24, from 8 a.m. – noon.
Masses for Recovery on the West Bay
WARWICK — The next Mass for Recovery will be offered on Sunday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m., at Bishop Hendricken Chapel, 2615 Warwick Ave. These Masses, to which all are welcome, provide an opportunity for people to come together in faith to seek God’s loving kindness and grace with special prayer intentions dedicated for those in recovery. If you or loved ones struggle with alcohol, drugs, addictions, mental distress, or support folks who suffer from the effects of these issues, you are encouraged to attend. For more information about this Mass, upcoming Masses, or the work of the St. Matthias Ministry, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
PROVIDENCE — The Lenten Campaign will begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 and conclude on Saturday, April 4. The diocese is asking parishes to adopt a day (7 a.m. / 7 p.m.) or individuals to adopt an hour for a peaceful and prayerful vigil at Planned Parenthood, Providence during the 40 Days of Lent. If you are interested in learning more about the campaign that calls for prayer, fasting and community outreach to pray to end abortion in our nation, contact Carol Owens, Office of Life and Family Ministry, at 278-2518.
Chowder and clam cakes Fridays in Lent
PROVIDENCE — Beginning February 28, St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will open the kitchen for chowder and clam cakes, in the church hall every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday), from 5-7 p.m. Takeout will be available. For more information call the rectory at 861-7265.
‘Loving Life on the Margins: The Story of the Agape Community’
PROVIDENCE — Suzanne Belote Shanley & Brayton Shanley will present on“Loving Life on the Margins: The Story of the Agape Community, 42 Years of Nonviolence,” on Sunday, March 1 from 2:30-4:00 p.m., in O’Brien Hall, behind St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Ave. This event is sponsored by Pax Christi RI. For more information, call 401-323-1136.
St. Thomas More Parish to host Lenten Mission
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish, 53 Rockland St., will offer a Lenten Mission, entitled, “The Mercy of God: Finding Freedom in Forgiveness” on March 1 – 3, from 7 – 8 p.m., all three evenings, presented by Msgr. Robert Panke, pastor of Saint John Paul II Seminary, Washington, D.C. All are welcome.
Lenten Taize Service
FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Church will host a Lenten Taize Service, entitled “The Power of Solitude.” On Sunday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The evening will include song, reflection and readings. The Church is located on Route 18 – 157 Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass. Take Chace Road exit off Route 140.
The Immaculate Conception Church,
St. Joseph Men’s Guild to sponsor Blood Drive
CRANSTON — Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mark Church will host a Blood Drive on Monday, March 2, from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall, next to Immaculate Conception Church, at 237 Garden Hills Drive. Refreshments, including pizza from Superior Bakery and coffee will be available. Walk-ins always welcome; if you prefer visit www.ribc.org/drives to make an appointment (sponsor code 0205). Please bring your driver’s license or another form of identification. All presenting donors will receive a pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee. The Immaculate Conception Church St. Joseph Men’s Guild has been sponsoring Blood Drives for over 40 years.
St. Agatha and Precious Blood Churches to host Lenten Mission
WOONSOCKET — St. Agatha Church and Precious Blood Church, will offer a Lenten Mission on Monday, March 2 - 4 themed “Growing in the Virtues of Charity, Patience, Humility and Obedience.” The mission, presented by the Franciscan Friars of the Primitive Observance, will be held at 3 p.m. each afternoon at Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave., and at 7 p.m. each evening at St. Agatha Church, 34 Joffre Ave. For more information, contact the parish office at 401-767-2950.
Northern Rhode Island Lenten Ecumenical Scripture and Prayer Services
WOONSOCKET — Northern Rhode Island Lenten Ecumenical Scripture and Prayer Services will take place each Tuesday evening of Lent at 7 p.m. The schedule is as follows: March 3 at Slatersville Congregation Church, on the Common, Slatersville. March 10 at St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Ave., Woonsocket; March 17 at St. James Baptist Church, 340 South Main St., Woonsocket; March 24 at Our Saviour Parish Polish National Catholic Church, 500 Smithfield Rd., Woonsocket; March 31 at All Saint Roman Catholic Church, 323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket; April 7 at Christ Community Church, Church and School Streets., Blackstone, Mass. A free will Lenten offering will be donated to a local charity. Fellowship to follow. All are invited.
Lenten Fish Dinner
BRISTOL – Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 141 State St., will host Lenten Fish Dinners on Friday, March 6 and 27 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. In addition to the standard fried or baked fish with french fries and coleslaw, this year’s menu includes coconut shrimp, cheese ravioli, eggplant parmesan and ravioli, and fried scallops or baked stuffed shrimp. Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted. Dinner is served take-out or dine-in (cold drinks and limited seating available). The proceeds of this event are to cover the expenses associated with this year’s parish feast to be held on the town common July 16 - 19. For more information, call the rectory (253-9449) or visit olmcbristol.org.
First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady
PROVIDENCE — Please join Relevant Radio, the St. Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Men of St. Joseph for the First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima at St. Augustine Church on March 7. Devotions begin with the Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:45 p.m. (continuing until 5 p.m.), the Holy Rosary in music and song at 4 p.m., private meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Mass with Holy Communion beginning at 5 p.m. All are invited on each of the five first Saturdays for this very beautiful and special devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary.
St. Bartholomew Church to hold Parish Dinner Dance
CRANSTON —St. Bartholomew Church will hold its annual Parish Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston. A Silent Auction will be held for those who wish to participate and bid on the many great items. For ticket information or for further details, please call the rectory at 944-4466.
Free Income Tax Preparation
PROVIDENCE — Amos House, a fully handicap-accessible agency at 460 Pine Street in Providence, prepares free income tax returns for those who earned $56,000 or less in 2019. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening appointments from 4 p.m. on may be made through April 15 by calling 401-272-0220. Amos House will also host Saturday walk-in-only sessions from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on March 14 and April 11. Other free tax sites in R.I. and M.A. may be found by calling the number 211.
Lenten Lamentations
COVENTRY — Gorzkie Zale (Lenten Lamentations) with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction will take place on Sunday, March 8, March 15 and March 22 at noon, at Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington St. All are welcome.
Poor Man’s Supper at Saint Vincent de Paul Church
COVENTRY — Poor Man’s Supper will be held every Friday evening in the church basement at Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 6 Saint Vincent de Paul St., beginning at 5:30 p.m. The menu will include meatless soup, bread, grilled cheese sandwiches, coffee, tea, and juice. A freewill offering will benefit the Coventry Council of the SVdP Society. Stations of the Cross will follow at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner to benefit Little Sisters
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence of Pawtucket will hold its 12th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner at The Old Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Ave., on Tuesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’ mission of serving the elderly poor and will include a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with raffle prizes, a “Pot of Gold” drawing, and homemade scones for sale. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Jeanne Jugan Residence or at www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org. For more information, please call 401-723-4314.
First Saturday Mass honoring Our Lady
PROVIDENCE — A Mass will be held each First Saturday of the month to honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The Recitation of the Rosary and prayers to Our Lady will follow immediately after Mass. All are cordially invited.
Support group offered for divorced and separated Catholics
CHARLESTOWN — The Office of Life and Family has an on-going support group for divorced and separated Catholics at St. James Chapel (in the St. Mary/St. James Parish Center), 2079 Matunuck School House Road. It is held on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month, 7 - 8:30 p.m. This free support group embraces our Catholic faith and provides a peaceful place for sharing, healing, and for topics related to separation/divorce. Preregistration is required. For more information, contact Peter Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.
