St. Pius V School Christmas Concert
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V School will hold a free Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 13, in the church, 55 Elmhurst Ave., from 6:30 - 8 p.m. The concert will feature traditional Christmas songs from across the world in celebration of the diversity within the school community.
Sacred Heart School to present annual Christmas concert
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart School will present its annual Christmas Concert in the upper church, at 118 Taunton Ave., on Friday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. The program will include music from all the classes as well as by the SHS Chorus and Band. Admission is free.
Catholic Underground
PROVIDENCE — Catholic Underground will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., beginning with a Holy Hour at 7:30 p.m., followed by a performance by singer, songwriter and poet Brooxana Pierre at 9 p.m.
Knights to collect clothing and other items for R.I. Veteran’s Home
EAST PROVIDENCE — As part of Operation ROVAC, Knights of Columbus chapters will be collecting new clothing, toiletries and other daily necessities for the 200 men and women residents at the R.I. Veteran’s Home on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the East Providence Council #1528, 3200 Pawtucket Ave. For more information, contact Steve Perry at brady12qb@verizon.net or call 465-4557.
Christmas concert at St. Charles Borromeo
WOONSOCKET — St. Charles Borromeo Church will host its final Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in the parish, 8 Daniels St. The concert will feature the adult choir, with special guests the Providence Youth Classical Guitar Ensemble. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.stcharlesborromeo.com.
Monsignor Clarke School to hold Christmas Festival
WAKEFIELD — Monsignor Clarke School, 5074 Tower Hill Road, will host a Christmas Festival on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will include more than 77 local vendors to shop from, visits with Santa, kids crafts, “Make n Take” Workshops, food, raffles and more.
Bristol County Chorus to present annual Christmas concert
BRISTOL — The Bristol County Chorus will present its 39th annual Christmas concert, accompanied by a professional orchestra, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood St., at 3 p.m. The chorus and orchestra will be conducted by Director of Music Nicholas Rocha. This year’s holiday offering, “The Night Before Christmas,” will feature a celebration of carols, including music by John Rutter; “Believe” from the popular movie adaptation of “The Polar Express”; and traditional favorites, such as the “Bristol Christmas Sing-Along,” and “O Holy Night.” Tickets are available locally at the George Hail Library in Warren, Paper Packaging and Panache in Bristol, and online at https://bccholidayconcert2019.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact bristolcountychorus@gmail.com.
Christmas Party for the Blind to be held
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The State Council Knights of Columbus will host a Christmas Party for the Blind of Rhode Island at the Dillion Council, 1675 Douglas Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call 821-1991.
St. Margaret Church to feature annual Christmas Concert and Pageant
RUMFORD — Ron Procopio, director of music at St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., will lead the annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. All are invited to celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons with the senior choir, junior singers and parish musicians offering both sacred and contemporary music. A live, narrated Nativity Story will be re-enacted by the parish youth. A free will collection will support “Keep the Heat On,” the Diocese of Providence program which provides heating assistance. Admission is free and open to the public.
Week of Christmas Concerts at St. Kevin Church
WARWICK — A Week of Christmas Concerts at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, is scheduled as follows: On Tuesday Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the sounds of Christmas with the Ocean State Pops Orchestra to benefit the Hope Alzheimer’s Center. The concert will feature the 60-piece orchestra performing holiday favorites. Tickets are available at the door or online at OceanStatePops.org. On Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., the free parish concert will take place with the choirs of St. Kevin, St. Benedict, St. Rita and St. Timothy Churches, with special guests: the Bishop Hendricken Young Men’s Choir, Santa and a surprise guest or two. On Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. the West Bay Chorale celebrates their 40th season with “Welcome Yule,” a salute to the Christmas season. There will be a reception following the concert, and to commemorate their 40 years as an organization, they have invited alumni to join in the final song. Call the parish for more information including ticket prices, (401) 737-2638.
St. Mary Church to host Marian devotions
PROVIDENCE — On the evening of Dec. 13, St. Mary Church in Providence will welcome the International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima. Following the 6:30 p.m. Mass, there will be talks about and devotions to Our Lady, including a procession. On Dec. 14, the church will have the annual candlelight Rorate Mass at 5:30 a.m., followed by further devotions. The church will also host the Legion of Mary Providence Curia retreat on this same day from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sweet Spirit of Christmas
BRISTOL — The annual Sweet Spirit of Christmas event will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4-7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. – noon, at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church’s Monsignor Lolio Parish Center, 141 State St. Trays of homemade Christmas cookies and delicious candies will be sold. There will be quarts of homemade sauce for sale as well. Pick up a poinsettia for a last-minute gift idea. There will be gift baskets for raffle and a Christmas Cash raffle with a grand prize of $1,000. You do not need to be present to win. Complimentary refreshments will be available.
Joyful Sounds of the Season at Saint Matthew Parish
CRANSTON — The Saint Matthew Music Ministry, under the direction of Kyle P. Jameson, KHS, will present the fifth annual “Joyful Sounds of the Season” concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at the church, located on the corner of Park and Elmwood Avenues. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. The concert will feature a 20-piece orchestra along with a choir performing the works of Rutter, Holst, Willcocks, Handel and arrangements of favorite Christmas Carols. Saint Matthew Church is handicap accessible. A free will offering will be collected. For more information contact 401-461-7172 or visit stmatthewri.org.
Hope and Cope support group to meet
PORTSMOUTH — The St. Matthias Ministry Hope and Cope Support Group will meet on Sunday, Dec. 15, 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.
Advent Musical at St. Joseph Church
NORTH SCITUATE — “The Wondrous Child,” an Advent and Christmas musical will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 44 Danielson Pike, followed by musical presentations by local parish talent as well as a sing-a-long of beloved classics.
Advent penance with prayers for healing
BARRINGTON — An Advent penance with prayers for healing will take place at St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Road, on Wednesday Dec. 18, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The service will include adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, confession and rosary. The sacrament of the anointing of the sick will be offered. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age may receive the sacrament of anointing of the sick.
Breakfast with Santa
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Knights of Columbus Council # 12613 will host a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 8 a.m. - noon at St. Cecilia Church Hall, 1253 Newport Ave. For more information on tickets, call Al Nunes at 401-723-2307 or Bruce Guindon at 401-474-0371.
Women of Grace Study Program at St. Martha Church
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Church will host a new Women of Grace Study Program, “Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life” starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. The program will offer a morning study following the 9 a.m. Mass, as well as an evening class at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Roberta Morency 401-245-6623 or robertamar30@hotmail.com. For general information on the study visit www.womenofgrace.com.
Knights of Columbus to host blood drive
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Knights of Columbus, Council 1528, in cooperation with the Rhode Island Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Columbus Club Hall, 3200 Pawtucket Ave. Each donation can save three lives. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Visit the Rhode Island Blood Center website (www.ribc.org) or call (800) 283-8385 for more information. Light refreshments will be provided.
24-Hour Rosary Prayer Vigil
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will host a 24-Hour Rosary Prayer Vigil. The event will begin on Friday, December 27 at 3:30 p.m. in the small chapel located in the school building and will conclude at 3:30 p.m. on December 28. If interested in attending, please bring your rosary and petitions and feel free to stop in at any time during this event. For additional information, please call (401) 421-7070.
‘A Journey Through the Nativity’ at St. Rocco Church
JOHNSTON — Saint Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., will present “A Journey Through the Nativity” on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 3 p.m. The music ministry, under the direction of Christopher A. Caramello, will host this Christmas celebration of sacred music. An eclectic program of sacred works, carols and contemporary pieces will give attendees a flavor of the Christmas story from various perspectives, languages and eras of music. The event will feature the parish choir and soloists accompanied by brass and string ensembles and commentary. Admission is free and a reception will follow in Café Rocco, sponsored by the Saint Rocco Holy Name Society and Women’s Guild. For further information, please call 401-692-5270 or write to musicaasanrocco@gmail.com.
First Saturday Devotions at St. Augustine Church
PROVIDENCE — First Saturday Devotions (in song) to Our Lady of Fatima at St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will begin on January 4 and continue on the first Saturday of each successive month through May. Devotions begin with the sacrament of reconciliation from 3:45 p.m. until 5 p.m., the Holy Rosary in song at 4 p.m., private meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Mass with Holy Communion beginning at 5 p.m. The devotions are being sponsored by the St. Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus in conjunction with the Men of St. Joseph and Relevant Radio. All are invited on each of the five first Saturdays for this very special devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary.
Christmas Concert at St. Luke Church
BARRINGTON — The St. Luke Church annual Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. in the church, 108 Washington Road. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served in the church hall following the concert.
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