Masses planned for deaf, hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: August 14, Vigil of the Assumption of Mary, signed and voiced Mass, 7 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket; August 17, 8:30 a.m., interpreted Mass, St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence; 9 a.m., interpreted Mass, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren; 9:30 a.m., interpreted Mass, St. Michael the Archangel Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence; 10 a.m., signed and voiced Mass, St. John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland; August 19-21, signed and voiced daily Mass, St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket. For more information, call 278-4630.
St. Bartholomew Parish announces feast
PROVIDENCE — St. Bartholomew Parish, 305 Laurel Hill Ave., will hold their annual feast and festival, August 21-23, 6-10 p.m.; August 24, 5 -10 p.m., on the church grounds. A Mass in honor of St. Bartholomew will be concelebrated on August 24 at 10:30 a.m. Scalabrini Father Matthew Didone will be the main celebrant. The festival will include carnival rides and games, doughboys, Italian, American and Latin American foods, homemade pastries and desserts and raffles. For more information, call 944-4466.
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary sponsor Mass
NORTH PROVIDENCE –The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., will host a Mass, August 23, 9 a.m., in the Holy Family Chapel. Benefactors and individuals enrolled through the sale of religious greeting and sympathy cards will be remembered at the Mass. For more information, call 353-5800.
St. Edmund’s announces sailing adventure
ENDERS ISLAND, CT. — Join Society of St. Edmund Father Tom Hoar, president of St. Edmund Retreat Center, aboard the 125’ top sail schooner “The Mystic” on September 10 for a dinner cruise down the Mystic River into Fishers Island Sound and beyond. Seating is limited; dress is elegant summer casual. For more information or reservations, call (860) 536-0565, ext. 120.
Gregorian Choir seeks members
PROVIDENCE The Gregorian Concert Choir, the resident chorus of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, is seeking qualified singers for the 2008-2009 season. For more information, call Father Anthony Mancini at 331-2424.
Assumption Church dedicates parish center
PROVIDENCE — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 791 Potters Ave., will dedicate its new parish center August 24, at the 9:45 a.m. Mass. The Mass will be celebrated in the center, which is being dedicated in memory of longtime parishioner Joe White, who died earlier this year.
Refreshments will be served following the dedication. For more information, call 941-1248.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps seeks new members
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVCUSA.ORG) is coming to New England. The IVC represents a unique combination of community service and spiritual reflection for retirees. There will be an information meeting held on September 12 at 3:30 p.m. for those interested in volunteering, serving as a spiritual reflector, being a placement site, and/or assisting with the development effort.
A meeting site will be selected once the number of meeting attendees is determined. For additional information please contact: NewEngland@IVCUSA.org. or call 438-6612
Penitents plan Mass and dinner
PORTSMOUTH —The Confraternity of Penitents will sponsor its annual Queenship of Mary Mass and dinner at Portsmouth Abbey, Cory’s Lane, August 22. The celebration, which marks the fifth anniversary of the group’s refounding, will begin with Mass, 6 p.m., in the Abbey auditorium, celebrated by Carmelite Father John of the Trinity. Following Mass, a buffet dinner will be served in the Abbey cafeteria.
For more information or reservations, call 849-5421; or e-mail: bspenance@hotmail.com.
St. Brigid Church plans annual parish picnic
JOHNSTON — St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will hold its annual family fun day and parish picnic, September 7, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Johnston Memorial Park. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission includes lunch, dessert and beverages. Tickets must be purchased by August 31. For more information, call 944-3645.
Civic Chorale announces auditions
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra will hold auditions on September 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m.; and September 6, 10:30 a.m., at Rhode Island College, Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, Room 198.
Experienced choristers are needed for the upcoming season. For more information, call 392-3458; or visit the web site www.ricco.org.
