St. Rocco hosts talk on sexuality, relationships
JOHNSTON — The diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry will offer a talk entitled “Let’s Talk About Sex,” March 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Rocco Church, parish hall, 927 Atwood Ave. The evening will inspire teens to live to the greatness to which God calls them in the areas of sexuality and relationships. Several Providence College students will participate in the program. For more information, call 421-7833, ext. 119.
St. Casimir plans 90th anniversary celebration
PROVIDENCE — St. Casimir Church, 350 Smith St., will celebrate it’s 90th anniversary on April 11. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant of an Anniversary Mass at 11 a.m.; Father James Ruggieri, church pastor, will concelebrate. A reception and dinner will follow at the Kelley Gazzero VFW?Post, 1418 Plainfield St., Cranston. St. Casimir is the only church established to serve the Lithuanian community in Rhode Island. To place an advertisement in the anniversary program book, purchase tickets or for more information, call 273-3381.
St. Luke hosting benefit pasta dinner
BARRINGTON — St. Luke Church will hold a pasta dinner, March 19, 5-8 p.m., in the school gym, Waldron Avenue. The menu will include chowder, pasta, pizza, salad and dessert. Take out is available. The dinner will benefit parish missionaries traveling to the Mustard Seed program in Jamaica. The event will include a penny social and every paid admission to the dinner is entered into a grand prize drawing of an afternoon sail with Father Luke Willenberg, assistant pastor. For more information, call 246-1212.
Penitents hold ‘Lenten Day of Recollection’
PORTSMOUTH — A Lenten Day of Recollection sponsored by the Confraternity of Penitents will be held March 6 at Portsmouth Abbey School, Cory’s Lane, with Benedictine Father Abbot Matthew Stark serving as presenter. Registration with breakfast pastries and beverages is at 8:30 a.m. The day includes two conferences, lunch, Mass, prayer, confession, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Stations of the Cross and ends at 3 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 849-5421; or e-mail: copenitents@yahoo.com.
St. Martha plans ‘Irish-Italian Night’
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will host an “Irish-Italian Night,” March 20, 5 p.m., in Msgr. Bracq Hall. The event will begin with a social hour with various appetizers, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu will include Irish and Italian specialties, assorted desserts. coffee, cash bar, raffle and entertainment. For tickets or more information, call 434-4060.
Knights to host corned beef supper
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, will hold a corned beef dinner, March 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the council headquarters, 1265 Tower Hill Road. The menu will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, salad, bread and butter, coffee or tea. Reservations must be made by March 11. For more information or reservations, call 295-0507.
Holy Cross presents Chesterton lecture
WORCESTER, MASS. — Holy Cross College will present a talk “Chesterton in America,” March 25, 7:30 p.m., in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall. The lecture will be presented by Basilian Father Ian Boyd and Professor Dermot Quinn of Seton Hall University, and will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic visit of G.K. Chesterton to the college, where he planted a tree and recited Joyce Kilmer's celebrated poem “Trees.” The free talk is co-sponsored by the G.K. Chesterton Society of Worcester and Holy Cross’ Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture. For more information, call Dr. Thomas Landy, Holy Cross College at 508-793-3723.
Daughters of Isabella offer scholarships
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Circle, Daughters of Isabella, is awarding two scholarships in memory of Msgr. Thomas V. Cassidy, who served the organization for many years as chaplain. Two eighth grade girls entering the Catholic school of their choice will each be awarded a $2000 scholarship based on scholastic merit and need. The application deadline is April 1. For more information or to obtain an application, contact: Mrs. Helen Maiella, Chairperson, Msgr. Thomas V. Cassidy Scholarship Committee, One Robin Hood Drive, East Providence, R.I. 02915.
St. Pius V Church offers Stations of the Cross
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave., Providence, offers Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent, 7 p.m. For more information, call 751-4871.
Support program for separated, divorced
WARWICK — St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave, will host “The Broken Vows to New Hope Support Program” for separated and divorced Catholics, beginning March 4, 7 p.m. The eight-part program, sponsored by the Office of Life and Family Ministry, fully embraces the teachings of the Catholic Church, Catholic spirituality, and the grace, love and hope of our Lord Jesus Christ. The meetings will provide a time to reflect and share, and will include topics and discussions related to the impact and common experiences of divorce and separation. Each facilitator for the program is either employed or trained by the Diocese of Providence. For more information, call 421-7833.
St. Joseph Church holds Lenten supper
NORTH SCITUATE — St. Joseph Church, 144 Danielson Pike, will hold a Lenten supper, March 26, 4-8 p.m., in the parish hall. The menu will include chowder and clam cakes, dessert and a beverage. The food will be prepared by Chef Bobby DelGreco of the Chowder Shack. Proceeds will benefit the St. Joseph Church Building Fund. For more information or tickets, call 647-2255.
Daughters of Isabella plan Penn-Dutch trip
WEST WARWICK — The Daughters of Isabella are hosting a bus trip to?Lancaster, Penn., April 26-29. The trip will include three nights lodging, six meals, motor coach transportation, a guided tour of Lancaster and the Amish country, and performances of “Joseph” at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater and “Psalms of David” at the Living Waters Theater. The deadline for reservations is March 15. For more information, call 821-8461.
Forty Days for Life announces rally
EAST PROVIDENCE — The mid-point rally for the Lenten campaign will be held on March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave. The event is sponsored by the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry and will include talks, music and prayer. For more information or to RSVP, call 421-7833, ext. 118.
Friar 5K accepting registrations
PROVIDENCE — Providence College will host its first annual “Friar 5K” race, April 18, registration on Slavin Lawn and in the Slavin Center Atrium beginning at 8 a.m.; start time, 10 a.m. The U.S.A. Track and Field-sanctioned event will cover 3.1 miles through the campus and neighborhood, beginning and finishing at Harkins Hall. Walkers are welcome to participate. Proceeds from registration fees will benefit the Providence College Fund; awards will be presented to the top finishers. Following the race, a wellness fair will be held on Slavin Lawn, featuring performances by student bands, refreshments and health-related vendors. For more information or to register, call 865-2165; or e-mail Andrea Ricci at: aricci@providence.edu.
Blessed Sacrament Healing Mass
PROVIDENCE — Blessed Sacrament Church, 239 Regent Ave., will hold a First Saturday Healing Mass, March 6, noon. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick can be given to the elderly, those who are sick in any way in mind, body or spirit, and individuals who are facing any type of operation or medical procedure. For more information, call 751-7575.
Masses set for deaf, hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 14: St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, confession offered by Jesuit Father Joseph Bruce, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Mass, signed and voiced in English, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 21: St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, Mass, signed and voiced in English by Jesuit Father Joseph Bruce, 10 a.m. For more information, call 278-4639.
Knights plan Sunday morning breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council 2011, will host a breakfast, March 14, 7:45-10:30 a.m., in the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, home fries, baked beans, juice, coffee or tea. For more information or tickets, call 295-0507.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel open for prayer
PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., is open daily 7 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information or to offer an hour in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, call 274-9922; or e-mail: stpatrickprov@yahoo.com.
St. Adalbert plans Lenten retreat
PROVIDENCE — St. Adalbert Church, 866 Atwells Ave., will host a Lenten retreat based on the Gospel of John, themed “Standing by the Cross with Jesus Were. ...” Stations of the Cross will be prayed in Polish, March 12, 7 p.m.; a Lenten Lamentation Devotion will be offered in Polish, March 14, 3 p.m.; a penance service and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered in English and Polish, March 15, 6:30 p.m. Each session will include a Lenten homily. For more information, call 351-9306.
Legion of Mary holds Acies ceremony
ASHAWAY —The Acies ceremony of the Washington County Legion of Mary will be held on March 21, 1:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Victory Church, 169 Main St. All Legion of Mary Auxiliary members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony. For more information, call 322-1265.
Rel. Ed. workshop day continues registration
SMITHFIELD — On Saturday, March 13 at Bryant University, , Catholics will be given an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of marriage, same sex unions and Catholic teachings on this very important issue. A panel of three professors from Providence College will explore the issue with its implications upon culture, society and family. The workshop day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston will be celebrant of Mass and homilist; Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will welcome participants and concelebrate the Mass. Bishop Tobin will also have a signing for his new book, “Effective Faith.” Participants must register by March 8 to receive an early bird special registration rate. For more information or to register, call Paul Merola, 278-4646.
St. Francis hosts Day of Recollection for priests
WARWICK — St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., will host a Day of Recollection for diocesan and religious priests and deacons, March 8, 1 p.m. The event will open with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a spiritual conference, time for prayer and individual confession, another conference and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The conferences will be presented by two priests of Opus Dei, Fathers George Crafts and David Cavanagh. For more information, call 737-5191.
