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.
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. Patrick Church to present ‘We are One’
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will present ‘We Are One’ on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Patrick Academy gym. Join us as the parish community celebrates the diversity and history of the parish. Speakers will share their unique journeys from their native countries to St. Patrick Parish. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Building is handicap accessible by elevator entrance in rear of parking lot. There will be a 50/50 drawing, as well as door prizes. No charge for event.
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.
Vatican Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World presentation to be featured at St. Mary
BRISTOL — St. Mary 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 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.
Sacred Heart Church to host Patronal Feast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church, 118 Taunton Ave., will hold their Patronal Feast on June 8, 9, & 10. Schedule of events: Friday: Food and Bazaar Booths open at 6 p.m.; all other booths open 6 – 10 p.m.; music by DJ. Saturday: Regular Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; all booths open 6 - 10 p.m.; auction 7:30 p.m.; music by DJ. Sunday: Coffee and malassadas available after all Masses; procession with Blessed Sacrament and the statue of the Sacred Heart following 11:30 a.m. Mass; all Booths open 12:30 - 8 p.m.; grand raffle drawing 8 p.m.
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.
Holy Rosary Sodality to sponsor Clam Boil fundraiser
BRISTOL — The Holy Rosary Sodality at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St., will host a Clam Boil on Saturday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in the parish auditorium. The price of $35.00 will include sweet corn, sweet and regular potatoes, chourico, sausage, hot dogs and of course, clams served with butter and/or broth. Cake and coffee will also be offered. A cash bar will be available. In addition to the clam boil, there will be a beef stew with vegetables dinner for $20.00. This event is open to the public. All proceeds will go to St. Elizabeth Church. Please call Amy at 556-1388 or Natalie at 253-5149 for tickets/reservations, or more information.
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.
SS. John and Paul Parish to host Deanery IV Holy Hour
COVENTRY — SS John and Paul Parish, 341 South Main St., will host the Deanery IV Holy Hour on Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m. The evening will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, a reflection by Father Stephen Dandeneau, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, silent adoration, Litany of Loreto and benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Annual Polish Festival scheduled
WEBSTER, Mass. — St. Joseph School community, 47 Whitcomb St., Webster Mass., will hold their 45th Annual Polish Festival on June 15, 16, 17. The event will feature Polish and American foods, live entertainment, raffles and much more.
Yard Sale scheduled at St. Patrick Church Harrisville
HARRISVILLE — St. Patrick Church, 45 Harrisville Main St., will host a yard sale on Saturday, June 16, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, call 568-5600.
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.
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.
Celebrate Father John W. Hunt’s 50th Jubilee of Ordination
CUMBERLAND — Father John W. Hunt, former pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Cumberland, will celebrate his 50th Jubilee of ordination with a concelebrated Mass on June 24, at noon, at St. Joseph’s Church, 1303 Mendon Road, followed by a reception to be held in the parish hall. Parishioners and friends of Father Hunt are cordially invited to this celebration of 50 years of dedicated service to the Church and community. If you are planning on attending the reception, please call Harriet Champi at (401) 474-6780 or email her at harrietchampi@aol.com by June 15, 2018.
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.
