St. Joseph Church plans giant flea market, crafts fair
CUMBERLAND – St. Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will hold its annual giant flea market and crafts fair, April 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the parish center. A large variety of items will be available. Refreshments will be sold. For more information, call 333-4013.
St. Brigid Church plans Easter bake sale
JOHNSTON – St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will hold an Easter bake sale, offering traditional homemade Italian cookies and other sweets, April 16, before and following the 5 p.m. Mass; and April 17, prior to and after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Masses. One- and one-and-a half-pound cookie trays will be offered. For more information or to pre-order cookies, call 944-3645.
Jesus Saviour Church presents living stations
NEWPORT – The youth group of Jesus Saviour Church, 509 Broadway, will present the Living Stations of the Cross, Palm Sunday, April 17, 7 p.m.; and Good Friday, April 22, 3 p.m. Youth will reenact the travels of the Blessed Mother and Jesus during his final steps on earth. For more information, call 847-1267.
Local Catholic author offers book signing
CRANSTON – Local Catholic author Marilyn Nash, a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, will sign copies of her new book, “The Sacred Strand: Praying the Rosary with Saints and Artists,” April 16, 1-3 p.m., at Borders Books and Music, 190 Hillside Road, Cranston. For more information, call 944-9160.
Life and Family
Ministry office plans workshop, retreat
PROVIDENCE – The diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry will offer a Gabriel workshop, June 4, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Scalabrini-Dukcevich Center, 300 Laurel Hill Ave. The event, themed “Domestic Violence 101,” will begin with Mass at St. Bartholomew Church, located across the street from the center, followed by presentations and discussions.
A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat will be offered June 3-June 5. The retreat offers an opportunity for men and women, couples, grandparents or siblings who struggle with the emotional pain of abortion. For more information about these programs or to register, call 421-7833, ext. 118.
La Salette Mass with the anointing of the sick rescheduled
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St., has rescheduled the anointing of the sick Mass offered by La Salette Father Andre Patenaude to April 28, 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (508) 222-5410.
St. Paul Church offers Bible study
CRANSTON — St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, will offer a Bible study, “The People of Easter,” Wednesdays during May, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The study, led by Congregation of Notre Dame Sister Mary Ann Rossi, will concentrate on the Gospel stories of the first followers of Jesus who experienced the joy of his resurrection firsthand: Peter and John, Mary Magdalene, Thomas and the women who came to anoint the body of Jesus. For more information or to register, call 461-5734.
Living stations at St. Pius V
PROVIDENCE – The youth of St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave., will present the Living Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, April 22, 7 p.m., in the church. For more information, call 751-4871.
St. Basil Church announces Lenten, Holy Week services
LINCOLN – St. Basil the Great Melkite Catholic Church, 15 Skyview Drive, has announced the following Lenten and Holy Week services: April 15, 7 p.m., Mary’s Way of the Cross; April 17, 9 and 11:15 a.m., Palm Sunday liturgies; April 20, 7 p.m., celebration of the Last Supper and the washing of the feet of the Apostles, Vesper liturgy of St. Basil the Great; April 21, 7 p.m., the Crucifixion Matins service; April 22, 7 p.m., funeral service of Christ and lamentations, followed by distribution of fresh flowers; April 23, 8 p.m., announcement of the resurrection of Christ with solemn divine liturgy, followed by reception; April 24, 10 a.m., announcement of the resurrection of Christ with solemn divine liturgy. For more information, call 722-1345.
