National Alliance on Mental Illness support group at Holy Family
PAWTUCKET — National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, will offer its Rhode Island support group at Holy Family the second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. in St. Joseph’s church hall, 195 Walcott St. NAMI is a confidential and safe support group for adults living with mental illness.
Fish and Chips at Holy Ghost Church
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will host their annual fish fry on the Fridays of Lent (except Good Friday) from noon – 7 p.m. The menu includes traditional fried fish and chips or baked fish with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are available, with Grape Nut Pudding for dessert. For more information, visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
St. Theresa Parish to offer Fish and Chips dinner Fridays in Lent
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish will offer fish and chips every Friday during Lent, from noon – 7 p.m., except Good Friday. Grapenut pudding is also available.
St. Mark Church to offer daily Mass and Stations of the Cross during Lent
CRANSTON — St. Mark Church, 9 Garden Ct, will celebrate daily Mass at 8 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday during the Lenten Season. Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday at 6 p.m.
Calling God ‘Father’ Changes Everything
PROVIDENCE — On the Saturdays of Lent, until April 13, the Dominican friars at St. Pius Parish will host a series of conferences on the “Our Father.” The day will begin with Mass at 8 a.m., followed by a social. The one hour conference begins at 9 a.m.
Knights to host yard sale
NORTH KINGSTOWN — On Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Knights of Columbus will hold a yard sale at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. The hall will be open to receive items between the hours of 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22. Televisions, appliances and clothing will not be accepted.
St. Lucy Parish Mission
MIDDLETOWN — St. Lucy Church will offer a Lenten Mission at all weekend Masses on March 23-24, and March 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. in the church, 909 W. Main Road. The topic of the mission is “The Impression We Make.” Join Father Peter Andrews, pastor of Saint Barnabas Parish, to learn how to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all you meet.
Lenten Mission at St. John Paul II Parish
PAWTUCKET — A Lenten Mission will take place at St. John Paul II Parish, in St. Cecilia Church, 750 Central Ave., on March 24, 25 and 26, beginning at 6 p.m. Deacon Brendan Rowley will speak on St. Peter and the spiritual life. The focus of this Lenten Mission will be on how to move forward in the spiritual life. The mission will reflect on the three stages of spiritual life (purgative, illuminative and unitive) and how one moves through these stages towards the ultimate goal of our existence, union with God.
Eileen George: Beacon of God’s Love
TIVERTON — Father Jay Finelli, pastor of Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will host a conference on “Eileen George – Beacon of God’s Love,” followed by prayers for healing on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. For more information visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
St. James Church to host health fair
MANVILLE — St. James Church, 33 Division St., will host a free health fair on Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (postponed from March 2) in Father Brindamour Hall. All ages are welcome to join for health screening, education, wellness resources and medication/pill disposal. A voluntary donation to the St. James Food Pantry is welcomed. For more information, call the parish office at 766-1558.
Annual Cranston Curia Legion of Mary ACIES ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Annual Cranston Curia Legion of Mary ACIES ceremony will be held on March 24, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church, 81 North Carpenter St. Diocese of Providence Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans will preside, accompanied by Father Jorge V. Rocha, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church. The Holy Rosary and Consecration to Our Blessed Mother will end with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. All active and Auxiliary Legion members, family, friends and parishioners are cordially invited to attend.
Three Secrets for the Spiritual Life
COVENTRY — Hope, Gratitude & Joy, a Lenten Mission, will be preached at SS. John and Paul Church by Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25 – 27. The evenings will commence with Holy Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Mission Talk at 7 p.m., with confessions thereafter. All are welcome to join us in the church at 341 South Main St. For more information, call 401-821-5764.
St. Timothy Church to offer Lenten Mission
WARWICK — St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave., will offer a Lenten Mission on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, beginning at 7 p.m. Sister Priscilla Lemire, RJM, will offer a talk on discipleship and practical things Catholics can do to be better disciples of Jesus. Each night will begin with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament by Father Andrew Messina, pastor, followed by the recitation of the rosary, presentation, time for personal reflection and Benediction.
Saint Margaret Parish to offer Lenten Mission
RUMFORD — Father Timothy Reilly, chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, will preach the St. Margaret Lenten Mission, from Sunday, March 24 to Tuesday, March 26, beginning each night at 7 p.m. The theme will be “Offer It Up: Our Parents Were Right After All.” Father Reilly will present the age-old “problem” of human suffering, and why the key to our sanity (and sanctity!) is to connect faithful to the suffering of Jesus. We will also look at how some of the saints handled suffering in their own lives. Everyone is welcome.
Lenten Fish Dinner
BRISTOL — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 141 State St., will host a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 29 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. This year’s menu includes fried or baked fish, French fries and coleslaw. Dinner is served take-out or dine-in (cold drinks and limited seating available). The proceeds will cover the expenses associated with this year’s parish feast, to be held on the town common July 11-14. For more information, call the rectory (253-9449) or visit olmcbristol.org.
Barn Sale at St. John Neumann Parish
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Parish, 157 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, Massachusetts, invites all to their “One Day Only Barn Sale” in their parish barn, on Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or shine. For more information, call 508-763-2569.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church to host Spring Dance
WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church 500 Metacom Ave., will host a Spring Dance on March 30, from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the church hall. The music will be provided by Deja Vu/4’s Country. The kitchen will serve sandwiches, pizza, soda and water for the evening. Coffee and pastry will be free. You may bring your own food, snacks and drinks. Line dancing will be taught during breaks of the band for those that are interested. A silent auction will also be held as well as a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle and more.
Passion through Mary’s Eyes
TIVERTON — Liz Montigny, will present a one-person play entitled “The Passion of Jesus Through the Eyes of His Mother” at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St. on Sunday, March 31, at 2 p.m. For more information visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
St. Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella to hold next meeting
WARWICK — St. Benedict Circle #423, Daughters of Isabella will hold their next meeting on April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Father Lawless Hall. You may bring gift cards for theSpring fundraiser, but members have until May. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Shirley Mello, Regent at 821-8461.
Peter Kreeft to speak at St. Philip Parish
GREENVILLE — Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College and author of more than 60 books, will speak at St. Philip Parish Center, 618 Putnam Pike, on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. His topic will be “Called to be a Saint: Who Me?” Pre-registration requested. Order tickets online at www.saintphilip.com. For questions, call 401-489-6757. This event is co-sponsored by St. Philip Parish and Mother of Mercy Catholic Center.
Follow Mary’s way of the cross at St. Benedict
WARWICK — Join St. Benedict’s Contemporary Choir “Keeping The Faith” on Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m., as they present their version of “Mary’s Way of the Cross.” Experience the Stations of the Cross through the heart of Jesus’ mother in a moving Lenten devotion through Mary’s perspective, walking with her as we take up our own cross. Event includes heartfelt reflections and sacred music. For more information, contact stbenedicts@verizon.net, or call 737-9492.
Learn skills to help women considering an abortion
CHARLESTOWN — Saint Mary’s Respect Life Committee will host pro-life advocate Tyler Rowley of Servants of Christ for Life. He will speak on counseling women who are considering an abortion. Come learn the skills to effectively speak with family, friends and acquaintances. This event will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m., at St. James Chapel, Charlestown. Light refreshments to follow. All are welcome. If attending, please RSVP to RespectLife@stmjparish.org.
Lenten Mission at Holy Ghost Church
TIVERTON — Father Patrick Magee, FLHF, will be conducting a Lenten Mission entitled “Love, Mercy, and Hope” at Holy Ghost Church at 316 Judson St. in Tiverton on April 7, 8 and 9, from 7-8 p.m. Each night will close with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
Immaculée Ilibagiza to offer retreat at St. Patrick Church
PROVIDENCE — New York Times best-selling author of “Left to Tell,” Immaculée Ilibagiza, Rwandan Genocide survivor, will bring her message of forgiveness, healing and hope to a retreat at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., on April 12 and 13. Tickets available online only at www.immaculee.com. For more information contact Annette Micek at: annette@immaculee.com; or Ana Sánchez 401-660-8025 or María José Carranza Da Silva 978-333-3311. Handicap parking is available in the back of large parking lot.
