St. Ann Church to host Fish and Chips dinner throughout Lent
PROVIDENCE — St. Ann Church will host a Fish and Chips dinner every Friday during Lent from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., in their lower church hall, 280 Hawkins St. Please use the side elevator entrance on Russo St. Immediately following dinner are Stations of the Cross in the upper church at 7 p.m.
Fish and Chips dinners at St. Elizabeth Church
BRISTOL —The Santo Cristo Feast Committee of St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St., will host Fish and Chips dinners during Lent. Dinners will be available in the auditorium for take-out or to dine in from 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Fridays through April 3. On the menu will be fish ’n chips, Shrimp Mozambique, hake, chicharros, and Blount’s clam chowder. You may place your order in advance by calling John at 401-749-0109. The proceeds from these dinners will help to offset the cost of their annual feast which will take place the weekend of June 12-14. For more information, call the rectory, 401-253-8366 or visit saintelizabethchurch.net under bulletins.
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 Mass. may be found by calling the number 211.
Lincoln Knights to host clam cake and chowder dinner
LINCOLN —The Lincoln Council Knights of Columbus will host an all you can eat clam cake and chowder dinner on Friday, March 13, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the council home, 171 Jenckes Hill Road. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 333-1492.
Catholic Underground
PROVIDENCE — Catholic Underground will take place on Saturday, March 14 at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., beginning with Holy Hour at 7:30 p.m., followed by a musical performance at 9 p.m. by The Bad Habits of St. Pius V Parish.
Knights of Columbus to host Irish dinner
CENTRAL FALLS — Members of the Sullivan Council 2700 of the Knights of Columbus will hold a dinner fundraiser to support the organization’s charitable events. A Saint Patrick’s Irish dinner featuring corned beef or ham, and cabbage, will take place on Sunday, March 15 from noon - 4 p.m., at the council home, 20 Claremont St. To purchase tickets or for more information, call Leo Larivee at 401-641-3989.
Shroud of Turin Presentation
EAST PROVIDENCE — A presentation on the Shroud of Turin will be shown at Saint Martha Church on Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Massimo Paris has studied all aspects of the Holy Shroud, and will describe its many special features using a display of a full-size replica and video images. The lecture is free, with good-will donations accepted. For questions call David at 401-632-2516.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to show ‘Unplanned’’
BRISTOL — A celebration for life including the showing of the hit movie, “Unplanned: The Abby Johnson Story” will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Monsignor Lolio Parish Center on Sunday, March 15. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 2 p.m. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or have a signed permission slip.
Dinner to celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph
PROVIDENCE — Blessed Sacrament Church, 239 Regent Ave., will host a combined St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day celebration on Sunday, March 15, from 3 – 7 p.m. in the parish hall. The event will feature a buffet dinner and desserts will include Zeppole and Irish Bread. There will be a cash bar, door prizes and raffles. Entertainment will be provided by John Connors and The Irish Express. Purchase tickets by March 9 by calling the rectory at 401-751-7575.
Night of Reflection
BRISTOL — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 141 State St., will hold its 14th annual Night of Reflection on Friday, March 20, in the Monsignor Lolio Parish Center. Beginning at 5 p.m., a Lenten supper of clam chowder, tuna and seafood sandwiches, chips, dessert and coffee will be served. From 6 - 6:30 p.m., Father Frank Furman from the Diocese of Springfield, Mass., will speak. At 7 p.m., Stations of the Cross will be in the church. Call Madeline at 253-8337 for more information and ticket cost.
Knights to host dinner dance
NORTH SCITUATE — The annual St. Patrick and St. Joseph dinner dance sponsored by the Feeney Council Knights of Columbus will be held on March 21 at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph Church hall, 144 Danielson Pike. Tickets include the traditional corned beef and cabbage Irish dinner, Italian specialty dishes, including Zeppole for dessert. There will be a DJ for dancing and 50/50 raffle. For tickets or to reserve a table call Ron Cazeault at 934-0010.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish to host indoor flea market
WOONSOCKET — St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 174 Harris Ave., will host a two-day indoor flea market on Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Items for sale include name brand clothing for men, women, girls, boys, household items, bedding, curtains, towels, tablecloths, jewelry, children’s books and more. The Polish kitchen will be open to eat in or take out along with a polish pastry table. For more information, call Mary at 401-769-2766 or Isabell at 401-762-1476.
All Day Confessions scheduled at St. Joseph Church
WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, will hold All-Day Confessions on Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the church. Two to four priests will be available to hear individual confessions throughout the day. All confessionals have both screen and face-to-face options. For more information, contact the church at 766-0626.
Soup’s on Dinner at St. Alexander Church
WARREN — On Saturday, March 21, from 5 – 7 p.m., St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will serve five different kinds of homemade soup along with various breads and crackers. Soda, water, and homemade pastries are included. Tickets must be purchased before the event as seating is limited. They will be available before and after Masses or by calling the parish office at 245-6369.
Public Square Rosary Crusade
WEST WARWICK —Our Lady of Good Counsel and SS. Peter and Paul Church will host a Public Rosary Rally on Saturday, March 21, at 11:45 a.m., at the Phenix Square Park, 9 Pleasant St. For more information, contact Joe Dias at 641-5258.
Holy Trinity Parish to host Immigration Forum
WOONSOCKET —The Social Justice Committee of Holy Trinity Parish, will sponsor a forum: entitled “Immigration: Info and Issues” on Sunday, March 22 from 9 - 10:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room. The presenter is Genesis Flores, caseworker at the Diocesan Office of Immigration and Refugee Services. Flores is also a member of Holy Trinity Parish. She will repeat the presentation in Spanish at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and pastry will be served.
St. Margaret Church to host Lenten Mission
EAST PROVIDENCE — Father Nathan Ricci, assistant chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, will be the guest preacher for the Lenten Mission at St. Margaret Church. His mission topic will be: “The Face of God is Mercy: A Reflection to the Prodigal Son.” The Mission begins at 7 p.m. each night with these topics: Monday, March 23: “The Divine Whisper calling us home: the Younger Son;” Tuesday, March 24: “Mercy and Justice: The Older Son; and Wednesday, March 25: “Regaining what was lost: The Mercy of the Father.” All are welcome.
St. Joseph Church to host Lenten Mission
WEST WARWICK — St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence St., will offer a Lenten Mission on Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. All three evenings presented by Msgr. Barry R. L. Connerton, pastor emeritus of St. Augustine Church in Providence. All are welcome.
Chowder and clam cake dinner
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The St. Vincent de Paul Society will host an all you can eat chowder and clam cake dinner on Wednesday, March 25, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St. Tickets can be purchased at the church office.
Saint John the Baptist Parish to host Lenten Mission
PAWTUCKET — Saint John the Baptist Parish will host a Lenten Parish Mission with Father José de Jesús Sánchez, who will offer a program in English on Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m.; and a bilingual Mass on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m., for the Solemnity of the Annunciation, with a light reception to follow in the parish hall, 69 Quincy Ave. Father Sánchez will also be available for confessions each of the days from 10 a.m.-noon, 3-4:30 p.m., and from 6-7 p.m.
Solar Electric Information Night
RIVERSIDE — St. Brendan Parish, will host Deacon Greg Albanese, project developer of Renewable Energy Services of New England, on March 31, 7 p.m., in the parish center, first floor (former school building), for an information session for anyone considering solar-electric power for their homes or businesses. Deacon Albanese recently oversaw the solar project at St. Brendan Parish which will supply 100 percent of their power needs, saving money as well as raising environmental awareness as stewards of God’s creation. Anyone unable to attend the information night may contact Deacon Greg at greg.albanese@resneinc.com for more information about solar for their homes or businesses.
Seeking Notre Dame High School alumnae for reunion
LINCOLN — Alumnae of Notre Dame High School, Central Falls, will hold its final all-class reunion on Sunday, June 7, at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. This event is for all former students, both graduates and non-graduates of Notre Dame High School from 1937-1980 and will include a celebration of the Mass at Holy Spirit Parish, 1030 Dexter St., Central Falls, followed by a reunion luncheon at Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. Organizers are seeking information about all alumnae and faculty, living or deceased, of the former Notre Dame High School which closed its doors in 1977. E-mail contact information to ndhs2020reunion@gmail.com. Include both single and, if applicable, married name, class year, address, phone number, and email address. Reservations are required. Detailed reunion information and reservation forms will be mailed in April. For more information, contact Sandra Vincent Richard at 401-821-3023.
