Bingo Night at St. Kevin Church
WARWICK — Bingo Night in St. Kevin Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, will be held on the first Saturday of each month. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The evening will include food, prizes and refreshments.
Women of Grace study program
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha’s Church in East Providence is considering hosting the Women of Grace study program, “Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life” after the holidays. Discover the gift of authentic femininity, holiness of life and God’s awesome purpose and mission for women today. If you would like to see this program offered at St. Martha’s Church, please contact Roberta Morency at 401-245-6623 or email her robertamar30@hotmail.com. For general information on the study visit www.womenofgrace.com.
Amos House volunteer tax preparers needed
PROVIDENCE — Amos House is a leading social services agency in South Providence founded by Sister Eileen Murphy in 1976. It prepares free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families from the beginning of February through mid-April. Please consider donating five hours of your time each week to serve as a tax preparer or greeter. Participants receive IRS training and certification. If you believe you’d enjoy using your skills to help the less fortunate in this way and would like more information, please call Mike Speidel at 617-645-1584.
St. Agnes Church Christmas Star Festival
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will host the Christmas Star Festival in the church hall, on Friday, Nov. 23, from 5 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will feature a silent auction, penny socials for both adults and children, grab bags for both adults and children, a bake table, pot of gold, grand raffle, books and jewelry. Friday night will feature chowder and clam cakes with take-out available. The kitchen will be open on all three days. The children’s craft room will be open on Saturday, Nov. 24, from noon – 4 p.m.
Bay View to host All-Academy Information Night
RIVERSIDE - St. Mary Academy - Bay View will hold an All-Academy Information Night on Tuesday, Nov., 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. for prospective families’ interested preschool through grade 12. Topics of discussion will include academic programs, curriculum, AP course offerings, tuition, scholarships and financial aid, and the benefits of an all-girls education. Please register in advance at bayviewacademy.org.
‘The Wonder of Christmas,’ a Bazaar and Craft Fair
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa and Our Lady of Good Help Parishes will hold The Wonder of Christmas, a Bazaar and Craft Fair, on Friday, Nov. 30, from noon – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will be held in St. Theresa’s Church hall, 35 Dion Dr. The event will include handmade craft items, a penny social, many gift certificates, cash raffle, holiday gifts, attic treasures, baked goods, homemade chocolates and a visit from Santa. The kitchen will be open both days serving many items. For more information, call 568-8280.
Coping with Grief at the Holidays
EAST PROVIDENCE — Coping with Grief at the Holidays workshop will offer positive suggestions to help with the adjustment that must be made during the holiday season. On Monday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Peter Magnotta, MSW LICSW, from the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry will offer a special session to prepare for the holidays at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave. This event is free but pre-registration is required by November 30 to enable sufficient handouts. To RSVP call Peter at 278-2517.
St. Paul the Apostle to host Christmas Bazaar
FOSTER — St. Paul the Apostle Church, 116A Danielson Pike, will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. – noon. The event will feature, baskets, handmade knit items, a jewelry table, balsam wreaths, a penny social table, raffles and refreshments.
St. Martin de Porres Senior Center to host bazaar
PROVIDENCE — St. Martin de Porres Senior Center, 160 Cranston St., will host a bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact Deborah Love for more information or to rent a table, 403-3499.
Christmas Bazaar to benefit ‘Keep the Heat On’ program
PROVIDENCE — St. Sebastian’s Parish, 67 Cole Ave., will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to benefit the diocesan ‘Keep the Heat On’ heating assistance program. The bazaar will feature Advent wreaths and calendars, Christmas decorations, a penny social, gift basket raffles, handmade items, a café, White Elephant room, baked goods, children’s crafts and a visit from Santa Claus. The venue is handicapped accessible.
Little Sisters of the Poor to host annual Turkey Drop
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor will host their annual Turkey Drop on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Each year the Sisters, residents and volunteers look forward to greeting and accepting with deep gratitude generous offerings of frozen turkeys which will fill their refrigerators with future meals for their residents. For more information or to make special delivery arrangements, please call 401-723-4314.
‘The Knights Before Christmas’ 90th Charity Ball
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Rhode Island Knights of Columbus will celebrate their 90th Charity Ball, “The Knights Before Christmas,” on December 2, at the Quidnessett Country Club, beginning with cocktails from 3 – 4 p.m., followed by dinner. There will be silent auctions, quilt and gift bag raffles. Tickets are available online at www.store11778367.ecwid.com or by calling 401-523-0728.
Monsignor Clarke School to host Christmas Festival
WAKEFIELD — Monsignor Clarke School, 5074 Tower Hill Road, will host a Christmas Festival on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will include a gift basket sale, book fair, raffles, themed baskets, food, many vendors, visit with Santa, activities and games for children.
Bristol County Chorus to perform at St. Mary’s Church
BRISTOL — The Bristol County Chorus will present their 38th annual Christmas concert on Dec. 2, at St. Mary’s Church, Wood Street, at 3 p.m. The chorus and orchestra will be conducted by new director of music, Nicholas Rocha, alongside guest conductor and group founder Joan Roth. Featured soloists include soprano Sheila Humphrey-Zuccarello, director of music at St. Mary of the Bay in Warren; and mezzo-soprano Diana Carvalho, cantor for Holy Angels Church in Barrington. Titled, “A Christmas Gloria,” the concert celebrates themes of peace and rejoicing through beloved holiday music by master Baroque composers Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Tickets are available locally at the George Hail Library in Warren, Paper Packaging and Panache in Bristol and online at https.//bccachristmasgloria.brownpapertickets.com.
Advent parish mission at SS. John and Paul Church
COVENTRY — SS. John and Paul Church, 341 South Main St., will offer an Advent Parish Mission, Monday - Thursday, December 3-6, at 6:30 p.m. There will be Mass and mission talk each evening. The Franciscans of the Primitive Observance will preach the mission. For more information, call 401-821-5764 or visit stsjohnpaulri.com.
Harp concert for Advent meditation
JAMESTOWN — On Thursday, Dec. 6 at 2 and 7 p.m., St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., will host virtuoso guest harpist Grace Cloutier and Rhode Island professional harpist Katherine O’Neill in a lovely musical meditation to help you keep Advent well. Admission is free; donations will be gratefully accepted. Following the concert, you can meet the musicians while refreshments are served. CDs will be available for purchase.
Solemn Mass by Candlelight
TIVERTON — All are invited to honor Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception on December 8 at 6 a.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St. The celebration will include Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Booklets with prayers in Latin/English and tapers will be provided. Coffee and refreshments will be served in the church hall following Mass. For more information, visit HolyGhostCC.org.
A Musical Journey through Advent and Christmas
LINCOLN — On Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., the parish community of Saint Jude, 301 Front St., will celebrate Advent and Christmas. The Saint Jude Christmas Choir, Bell Choir and Children’s Choir, along with organist Michael Garrepy, flutist Mary Ellen Kregler, and directed by Pierre Masse, with lector Stephen Machowski, will unfold the story of Advent and Christmas through Scripture and festive music. The event is free and open to all. A free will offering will be taken.
Saint Paul School to host ‘Jingle and Mingle’
CRANSTON — All are invited to attend a festive evening to benefit St. Paul School of Cranston on Friday, Dec. 14, from 6 – 9 p.m., at The Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place. For tickets and reservation information, please contact Erika Monahan at 401-338-4988 or emonahan@stpaulcranston.org. Please RSVP by December 7.
Super Bingo planned
WOONSOCKET — The Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School will host a Super Bingo on December 2 at Precious Blood Church Hall, 94 Carrington Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m., Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available at GWCRS, or call 401-762-1095 for more information. Limited tickets are available.
