Ignatian Volunteer Corps seeks volunteers
PROVIDENCE — The Ignatian Volunteer Corps is currently seeking volunteers to start in the Fall of 2019. Each volunteer commits to serve two days per week for 10 months at an agency working with individuals struggling with poverty and marginalization. Volunteers also take part in monthly opportunities for spiritual growth. Placement sites are located in the Providence, Worcester and Boston areas. If interested, please contact Dave Hinchen, IVC NE Regional Director at (617) 571-3838. Visit ivcusa.org/new-england for more information.
Courage: A Roman Catholic Apostolate
PROVIDENCE — Courage Providence is a support group for Catholic men and women who experience same-sex attraction and who have made a commitment to strive for chastity. They are inspired by the Gospel call to holiness and the Catholic Church’s beautiful teachings about the goodness and inherent purpose of human sexuality. Courage Providence offers pastoral support in the form of spiritual guidance, community prayer and fellowship. For more information, courageprovidence.org.
SS John and Paul Parish to Host Deanery Holy Hour
COVENTRY — SS John and Paul Parish, 341 South Main St., will host the Deanery IV Holy Hour for Life on Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Come join for praise and worship. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Strawberry Festival Dinner
NORTH SCITUATE — St. Joseph Parish will host the annual Strawberry Festival Dinner on Friday, June 14 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the church hall, 144 Danielson Pike. The menu will be a ham and barbecued chicken dinner including potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread muffins, beverages and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Tickets bought at the door will be sold at a higher price so it is recommended that you call 647-2255 for reservations.
Day of Recollection
TIVERTON — Father Pio Mandato will conduct a Day of Recollection on the “Four Last Things:” Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell, at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., on Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more details, visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
St. Patrick’s Church to host Yard Sale
HARRISVILLE — St. Patrick’s Church will host a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 15 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 45 Harrisville Main Street.
SS. Peter & Paul Church to offer Mass with Anointing of the Sick
WEST WARWICK — A Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. in the church at 48 Highland St. A luncheon menu of chicken soup, tuna and chicken sandwiches, pasta and fruit salads, pizza, dessert, coffee, water, etc. will be hosted in the church hall following the Mass. For reservations or information please call Ginny Bunn at 828-1713 or Lucille Simas at 828-1167. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age may receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick within Mass. The church and hall are handicap accessible.
Hope and Cope support group to meet
PORTSMOUTH — The St. Matthias Ministry Hope and Cope Support Group will meet on Sunday, June 16, from 5 - 6 p.m. in the chapel meeting room, under the chapel, at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E. Main Road. If you know someone who is supporting a loved one or friend in need of recovery or currently in recovery yourself, then this group is for you. This program is free and provides a wonderful focus on Catholic Spirituality to support recovery. No registration is required. For more information, send an email to Deacon John Silvia at deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
St. Thomas More Praise & Worship
NARRAGANSETT — Please bring a chair and join St. Thomas More Parish on Wednesday, June 19 for Praise & Worship on the lawn of Gazebo Park by the sea wall in Narragansett. Live music will be provided by Ryan Tremblay and his band starting at 7 p.m. Tremblay is an International Christian recording artist from the Diocese of Providence. In January 2019, he performed at World Youth Day in Panama and has just released his second CD entitled “Trust.” The public is welcome to attend this free event. For more information, call the parish at 401-789-7682 or visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
Saint John the Baptist Parish to host Yard Sale
PAWTUCKET— Saint John the Baptist Parish will host a Yard Sale, on Saturday June 22 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the church, 69 Quincy Ave. For more information, call 722-9054.
Corpus Christi Celebration
TIVERTON — The Vatican International Exhibition - The Eucharistic Miracles of the World will be on display on June 23, throughout the day at Holy Ghost Church on 316 Judson St. There will also be a Solemn Eucharistic Procession following the 10:30 a.m. Mass on the same day. For more information, visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
Corpus Christi procession at St. Mark Church
CRANSTON — Come pray and walk together with the Lord on Sunday, June 23 at St. Mark Church, 9 Garden Court. 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 &. The procession will travel the city block of the St. Mark grounds.
Church of the Precious Blood to host Patronal Feast of Corpus Christi
WOONSOCKET — The Church of the Precious Blood, 94 Carrington Ave. will celebrate its Patronal Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) on Sunday, June 23 beginning with the recitation of the Rosary at 9 a.m. followed by Holy Mass at 9:30 a.m. celebrated by Father Michael Kelley, pastor. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a procession inside the church will immediately follow the Holy Mass. A complimentary sacramental gift packet will be given to each attendee after the conclusion of this portion of the festivities. A free collation in the parish hall will conclude the festivities of the day. The church is handicap accessible. For more information, call Precious Blood/St. Agatha Parish Office at 401-767-2950.
La Salette Retreat Center to offer a support group for separated and divorced persons
ATTLEBORO — The La Salette Retreat Center will offer a support group for separated and divorced persons. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information or for directions, please contact Dottie at 508-642-1928 or dojale@icloud.com.
Holy Hour for World Day of Prayer for Priests
PAWTUCKET — Serra of Providence will sponsor a Holy Hour for World Day of Prayer for Priests on Friday, June 28, at St. John Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. and include Adoration and a special Rosary for priests. The mission of Serra Providence is to foster, affirm, and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Diocese of Providence through prayer, activities and events. For more information, visit serraprovidence.org.
Our Lady of Czenstochowa to host Polish Festival
COVENTRY — The parish will hold a Polish Festival on Friday, June 28, from 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, June 29, from 5-10 p.m.; and Sunday, June 30, from noon until 4 p.m., on the school grounds located at 222 MacArthur Blvd. and Rte. 117. The event will feature games, crafts, raffles, cow chip bingo and more. Polish and American food will be available, including golombki, pierogi, kapusta soup, kielbasa sandwiches, chowder and clam cakes and hot dogs. Musical entertainment will include Dennis Polisky, The Maestro’s Men and the Eddie Forman Orchestra. Free admission and parking are available. For more information, call 401-821-7991 or visit our website olcsvp.org.
Silent retreat offered
DIGHTON, Mass. — All are invited to a special silent retreat on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, 3012 Elm St., Dighton. The day will include Mass, prayer, reflections, quiet time and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna Costa at 774-644-5878 or e-mail streetsofgold531@hotmail.com. Lunch is included. Free will offering welcome.
Dining and Dancing for Life
WARWICK — The Mother of Life Pregnancy Center is hosting its 3rd Annual Summer Gala on Wednesday, July 24, at the Warwick Country Club. There will be inspiring testimonies, cocktails, dinner, and dancing at the waterfront venue from 6-10 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.motheroflife.org or by phoning Mother of Life Pregnancy Center at 401-421-0820.
Saint Antoine 20th Annual Golf Tournament
LINCOLN — On August 19, Saint Antoine Community will hold their 20th Annual Golf Tournament at Kirkbrae Country Club. The tournament will benefit the residents in Saint Antoine Residence’s skilled nursing facility, as well as the residents in the Villa at Saint Antoine’s Assisted Living facility. All proceeds raised will support the development of a community walking path to pay tribute to John St. Sauveur, advisory board member and founder and chair of golf tournament and his more than 20 years of service with Saint Antoine Community. Please visit stantoine.net for more information and/or register online and/or call Mario Macera at 401-767-3500 (x110), MMacera@stantoine.net.
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 Sept. 19, 2019, through May 21, 2020, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 3252 Post Road. For more information, call Deborah Notarianni at 401-742-7637 or Sue Geraghty at 508-479-3841.
