Scalabrini Day Celebration Dinner
PROVIDENCE — Scalabrini Dukcevich Center, will host their annual Scalabrini Day Celebration Dinner on June 1. A 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. For tickets or more information, please call 401-632-4770 ext. 3 or email msilva@sdcenterri.org.
Sacred Heart Parish to host Deanery Holy Hour
WEST WARWICK — Sacred Heart Parish, 820 Providence St., will host the Deanery IV Holy Hour for Life on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. The evening will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, homily, Litany and Benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
35th annual Lakeside Family Festival
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Church invites all to their 35th annual Lakeside Family Festival during Memorial Day Weekend, May 24‒27, 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 homebaked goods, assorted food booths, games of skill and a grand raffle, with a Car Show on Sunday (Monday in the event of rain). For more information visit sjnfreetown.org/lakeside-family-festival.
Called by Name Retreat
DIGHTON, Mass. — A Called by Name Retreat for girls 13-18 years-old will be held Friday, May 24, 5 p.m. – Saturday, May 25 at Dominican Sisters Convent: 3012, Elm Street, Dighton, Mass. To RSVP or cost info email Sr.Paulina@dioc-fr.org or call: 909-496-2022 or 508-675-1311.
Voice of Romance: Music of the Romantic Period
PROVIDENCE — On May 25 at 6 p.m., the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, 99 Camp St., will present Music of the Romantic Period by Francesco Paulo Tosti, Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré, flavored with songs by Richard Rogers, James Rogers, Samuel Barber; introduction and finale by Isabelle Firestone. Featuring Ronald M. Mansi, tenor and Dawn Chung, pianist. For more information call 272-4515
Masses for Recovery
WEST WARWICK — The next Mass for Recovery will be offered on Sunday, May 26, 5 p.m., at St. Mary Church, 70 Church St. 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. Mathias Ministry, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Garden Party and Parish Picnic at St. Agnes Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold its annual Garden Party and Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 26, after the 10 a.m. Mass. You can plant a perennial or flowering shrub in memory of a loved one. Children are encouraged to plant annuals on the church grounds. The picnic will follow the planting.
Knights of Columbus to host blood drive
BRISTOL — The Knights of Columbus Council 379 of Bristol will host a blood drive at the Monsignor Lolio Parish Center, 141 State St., from 8 a.m.-noon on Sunday May 26. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Memorial Day Mass
EAST BLACKSTONE, Mass. — A Memorial Day Mass for all the faithful departed will be celebrated on Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, 116 Farm St. Worshippers are welcome to bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, a notice will be posted on stcharlesborromeo.com that morning and the Mass will then be held upstairs in the parish church of St. Charles on Daniel St., Woonsocket. This general invitation is open to all who wish to honor the dead in a prayerful manner.
Work of the Holy Angels Mission
PROVIDENCE — The annual Mission preached by the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross will take place in the Lady Chapel at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, 99 Camp St., from May 27-29. The preacher this year is Rev. Canon William Wagner, O.R.C. On Monday and Tuesday, the program begins at 6:30 p.m. with Confessions and Rosary. This is followed at 7 p.m. with the celebration of Holy Mass followed by the Conference of the Day. The theme of the Monday conference is: The Seven Laws of Love, the gifts of the Spirit in the Work of the Holy Angels. On Tuesday, the conference concerns the story of the Archangel Raphael and Tobias. On Wednesday, the program also begins with Confessions and the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. the celebration of Holy Mass will include the Consecration to the Guardian Angel of those who have completed their formation year. The final conference is entitled “Working with your Guardian Angel in Daily Life.” All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the rectory at 272-4515.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
WARWICK — Called By Name Ministry will offer The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola - A Retreat in Daily Life. This is a lived experience of praying, meditating and reflecting on Scripture in order to grow in union with God and to discern God’s will. The retreat will be offered on Thursday evenings from September 19, 2019—May 21, 2020 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 3252 Post Road. For those interested, there is an information session on May 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church, 169 Main St, Ashaway. For more information, call Deborah Notarianni at 401-742-7637 or Sue Geraghty at 508-479-3841.
Mass at St. Mary Church to be celebrated for the protection, defense of human life
WEST WARWICK— All are invited to join together in St. Mary Church, 68 Church St., on Friday, May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated for the protection and defense of human life, from biological conception to natural death. A Rosary for Life will be prayed before the Mass, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A simple reception will follow in Father Gibson Hall. For more information, call St. Mary Rectory at 401- 821-5555.
Learn counseling skills to help women considering 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, June 1 at 10 a.m., at St. James Chapel, Charlestown. Light refreshments to follow. All are welcome. If attending, please RSVP to RespectLife@stmjparish.org.
Our Lady of Loreto Parish Breakfast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Parish will host a breakfast on Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon in Loreto’s school hall. The menu includes scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, pancakes, home fries, beans, fruit cups, breakfast pastries, juice, coffee/tea. There will be a penny social and split-the-pot raffle. To purchase tickets, call the parish office at 434-3535. Minimal tickets will be sold at the door. Deadline to purchase is May 26. All proceeds will benefit parish social ministry and respect life outreach programs.
Upcoming events for Alumni of Woodlawn Catholic Regional School
PAWTUCKET — Alumni of Woodlawn Catholic Regional School are invited to attend year-end events, including an outdoor concert and arts night on Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m., at the school, 61 Hope St. In case of rain, the concert will be held at St. Mary Church, 103 Pine St., Pawtucket, and the arts night will move to Thursday, June 6, 6 p.m., at the school. Meet our eighth graders as they graduate Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Keep in touch by e-mail, wcrsalumni@gmail.com.
Take-Out Thursday to reopen at Holy Angels Parish
BARRINGTON — The fully-accessible hall downstairs at Holy Angels Parish will reopen for Take-Out Thursday, a food sale fundraiser on June 6. A “to-go” menu offering options of a home-style meatloaf dinner and a cheese or pepperoni pizza is available. Pre-ordering by Tuesday, June 4 is suggested and encouraged. For more information, please call 401-249-1104/401-465-8439 or visit www.holyangelsevent.com.
Saint Anthony Church to host Feast of Saint Anthony
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host the 41st annual Feast of Saint Anthony outdoors on parish grounds on Thursday June 6 and Friday June 7, from 5 – 11 p.m., Saturday June 8, noon – 11 p.m. and Sunday June 9, 1 – 6 p.m. Join for live entertainment, indoor flea market, grand raffle, food, full bar for 21+, games and rides. All proceeds benefit parish outreach ministries to the poor and homeless. For more information visit www.saintanthonychurch.org.
Theology on Tap
JOHNSTON — On Thursday, June 6, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., young adults, single or married, in their 20s and 30s are invited to Theology on Tap, at Uncle Tony’s Pizza & Pasta, 46 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44). The topic will be “Adoption” led by Speaker: Dr. Boyd Taylor-Coolman, Associate Professor of Theology, Boston College. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and Q&A at 7 p.m. There is no fee for this event. A free-will donation will be collected. Participants are welcome to purchase food and drinks, but must be 21 to order alcoholic beverages. Theology on Tap is sponsored by the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Ministry. For more information, visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org.
Annual Chopstick Auction
CENTRAL FALLS—The members of Sullivan Council 2700 will hold their annual Chopstick Auction at 20 Claremont St., on Friday, June 7, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For more information or ticket prices, call Grand Knight Leo Larivee at 401-641-3989.
Indoor Flea Market
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host an indoor Flea Market Friday June 7, 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday June 8, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.saintanthonychurch.org.
Special Blessings for Families at Anniversary Mass
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — To honor his memory and mission of Venerable Patrick Peyton, all are invited on Sunday, June, 9 for Family Rosary’s Annual Celebratory Mass and Special Blessing of Families with Bishop William A. Wack, C.S.C., from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Event to be held at St. Joseph Chapel, 500 Washington Street, North Easton, Mass., from 2 – 3 p.m. The event is free, handicap accessible and open to the public. For more info call Family Rosary at 508-238-4095.
Magnificat Breakfast to feature international Christian recording artist with local roots
PROVIDENCE — The Magnificat International Women’s Ministry will hold its next breakfast on Saturday, June 15, from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Providence Marriot, One Orms Street, in Providence. The featured guest speaker will be Ryan Tremblay, a full-time international Christian recording artist who has been featured on EWTN, Catholic TV and Relevant Radio, and has performed at World Youth Day 2016 in Poland, and 2019 in Panama. This multi-talented musician will share his gifts of love for Jesus Christ and the Church. For reservations and tickets, call Linda Gatta at 401-864-7731.
Corpus Christi Procession
COVENTRY — Corpus Christi Procession will take place on June 23 at noon, beginning at Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington St. Participants will process to Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 6 Saint Vincent de Paul St., Coventry where Benediction will take place. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Holy Angels Parish to host Annual Golf Tournament
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Parish will host its 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 23 at Swansea Country Club. The entry fee includes lunch, green fees and cart, drinks and dinner. Prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded. All golfers are welcome. Please call 401-249-1104/401-301-8746 before June 1 for more information or visit www.holyangelsevent.com/golf.
Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp for people with disabilities
PROVIDENCE — The Office of the Apostolate for People with Disabilities and St. Patrick Church in Providence announces the “Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp” for people with disabilities of all ages. The camp will be at St. Patrick Church, Providence, from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., June 24- 28. Space is limited, participants are asked to bring a bag lunch. Limited scholarships are available. The printable registration form is available at dioceseofprovidence.org/apostolate-for-people-with-disabilities. The camp is also seeking faith-filled and enthusiastic adult volunteers. Contact Irma I. Rodriguez at 401-278-4578 or irodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org for more information.
St. Thomas More Parish Festival
NARRAGANSETT — Join St. Thomas More Parish on Saturday, June 29, for the annual parish festival from 4-9 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Park in Narragansett. There will be children’s games, food, a giant slide and teddy bear ride along with baked goods, baskets and a raffle. Children’s entertainment will include a Magic Show from 5-5:45 p.m.; Balloon art from 5:45-6:45 p.m.; and the “Bubble Man” with his giant bubbles from 6-8 p.m. There will be live music under the tent by the “Second to None” band starting at 6 p.m. This event is open to the public, takes place rain or shine and admission is free. For more information call the parish at 401-789-7682 or visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
St. Mark Church to host trip to Amish Country
CRANSTON — St. Mark Church, Cranston, will host “Penn Dutch: Miracle of Christmas,” on November 6-8, 2019. Only 14 seats are left. Enjoy a getaway to the Amish Country and a production of the “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theater, an Amish feast, shop at a poplar farmer’s market and relax in resort accommodations. For more information and reservations contact Sister Angelina Giramma, M.P.F. at 401-942-1616 or agiramma@stmarkri.org.
