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 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.
‘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.
St. Ann's Church Annual Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction
NORTH PROVIDENCE — St. Ann's Church Annual Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction will be held at the Dillon Council 1675 Douglas Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will include.
A Mass for healing for all types of addictions to be celebrated
CHARLESTOWN — A Mass for healing for all types of addictions will be offered at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd., on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. If you have an addiction, know someone who does, or have lost a loved one because of addiction, please come. The celebrant is Father Paul Desmarais, Pastor of St. Mary / St. James Parish. This Mass will be offered the first Sunday of each month through June 2019. For more information, phone the rectory at 401-364-7214 or visit stmjparish.org.
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.
Mary Mother of Priests Apostolate schedules next meeting
PROVIDENCE — The Mary Mother of Priests Apostolate (MMOP), a women’s prayer apostolate offering prayers for priests, seminarians and vocations, will hold the next meeting on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. MMOP sponsors the Adopt-a-Priest project with the Serra Club. MMOP is scheduled to meet again Saturday, Jan 26. All women are welcome to attend.
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 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.
Christmas Bingo scheduled at Sacred Heart Church
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church will host 21 games of Bingo in the church hall, 118 Taunton Ave., Saturday, Dec. 1, doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. The event will feature 20 regular games for the chance to win cards from area businesses, a grand prize game for a chance to win a flat screen TV, and penny social. The kitchen will serve Cacoila, hotdogs, French fries, malasadas and more. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
‘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.
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.
Bristol County Chorus to perform at St. Mary Church
BRISTOL — The Bristol County Chorus will present their 38th annual Christmas concert on Dec. 2, at St. Mary 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 bccachristmasgloria.brownpapertickets.com.
Advent parish mission at SS. John and Paul Church
COVENTRY — SS. John and Paul Church, 341 South Main St., will host an Advent Parish Mission, Monday - Thursday, Dec. 3—6, at 6:30 p.m. (Mass and Mission Talk each evening). Father Peter Giroux and Father Andrew Beauregard of the Franciscans of the Primitive Observance will preach the Mission, entitled “Come, Lord Jesus: Encountering our Lord in Confession, the Eucharist, Prayer, and the Virgin Mary”. Confessions will be heard each day of the Mission from 8 a.m.—8 p.m. in the Church. 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.
Catholic Youth Ministry plans next Glorify
PROVIDENCE — The next Glorify will be held on a new night at a Providence location Thursday, Dec. 6, at St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Ave., from 7 – 9 p.m. Glorify includes live praise and worship music, a video and presentation with Josh Santos, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction and an opportunity for Reconciliation. The evening concludes with a social. For more information, please contact 401-278-4626 or youthministry@dioceseofprovidence.org
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.
Regina Coeli Society to hold cookie sale
CRANSTON — The Regina Coeli Society of St. Mary Church, 1525 Cranston St. will hold a homemade cookie sale after all Masses on the weekend of December 8 and 9.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. The menu includes, eggs, sausage, French toast, home fries, baked beans, breakfast pastries, Christmas streusel, orange juice, coffee and tea. Children 6 and under are free.
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.
Christmas Concert at Saint Charles Borromeo
WOONSOCKET — Saint Charles Borromeo Parish presents a Christmas Concert featuring the adult choir, with special guests the Providence Youth Guitar Ensemble Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., at the parish, 8 Daniels St. This event is free and open to the public.
An Advent-Christmas Choral Journey
WARWICK — Under the direction of Pierre Masse, the twenty-four member choir, Ecclesia Consort, five vocal soloists, and an orchestra of strings, harp, and Cody Mead on organ will perform the Christmas Oratorio of Camille Saint-Saens on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m., at Our Lady of Providence Chapel, Aldrich Mansion Estate, followed by an elegant dessert reception in the decorated mansion. For tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3622773 or call 401-339-2575.
St. Mary Church to host Christmas Bazaar
WEST WARWICK — All are invited to St. Mary Church hall, 68 Church St., for the annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 3:30-6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. There will be holiday and all occasion gift baskets, jewelry, Christmas crafts, ornaments, homemade pastries, cookies and sweets, as well as a variety of gift possibilities for last minute shoppers. For more information, call the rectory at 401-821-5555.
