Choruses to present ‘Americana’ concert
WARWICK — The West Bay Chorale and the Community College of Rhode Island Chorus and Chamber Singers will present a spring concert entitled “Americana,” May 17, 7 p.m., at St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Ave.; and on May 18, 3 p.m., at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 864 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. For more information, call 463-6055, or visit the web site www.westbaychorale.org.
Holy Ghost Women’s League hosts Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Women’s League of Holy Ghost Church, 472 Atwells Ave., will host a Mass, May 18, 9 a.m., followed by a breakfast at Joseph’s Restaurant. For more information, call 421-3551.
Masses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will sponsor the following Masses: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 18, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 10 a.m.; May 24, St. Maria Goretti Church, 155 Power Road, Pawtucket, Vigil Mass signed and voiced in English, 5 p.m.; Corpus Christi Sunday, May 25, St. Maria Goretti Church, 155 Power Road, Pawtucket, Masses signed and voiced in English, 8:30 and 10 a.m.; St. Jean Baptiste Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 278-4630.
St. Martha Church yard sale
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will hold an indoor-outdoor yard sale, May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Many items will be offered. Food and beverages will be available. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 434-4060.
‘Theology on Tap’
SMITHFIELD — The diocesan Young Adult Ministry will sponsor “Theology on Tap,” May 20, 7 p.m., arrival, 7:30 p.m., presentation, at Uno Chicago Grille, Route 44. Father Kris Von Maluski, assistant pastor, St. Francis de Sales Parish, North Kingstown, will offer a talk entitled “Apologetics 101: Answering Common Objections to the Faith from Scripture and Tradition.” Participants may order appetizers, meals, beverages and dessert from the menu. This will be the last Theology on Tap session until fall. For more information, call 278-4646.
Healing Mass, service
PAWTUCKET — The Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Joseph Catholic Community will hold a Healing Mass and service, May 18, 1:45 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 193 Walcott St. Father Robert Perron will be the celebrant. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 724-9190.
Sacred Heart Band has inaugural concert
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Sacred Heart School Band will present its inaugural public concert May 29, 7 p.m., in the church hall, 118 Taunton Ave. The 31 student instrumentalists were recently featured in the journal “Momentum,” a publication of the National Catholic Educational Association. The band is directed by Philip Desrosiers, Director of Music Ministries at St. James Church, Manville. Proceeds from the event will benefit the school’s instrumental music programs. For tickets or more information, call 434-1080.
Holy Hour for Vocations
NARRAGANSETT — The diocesan Office of Religious and the Vocation Council will sponsor a Holy Hour, May 20, 7-8 p.m., at the De La Salle Christian Brothers, La Salle Center, 40 Noble St. Participants will pray for an increase in religious vocations. For more information, call 278-4633.
St. Francis School holds breakfast
WARWICK — The St. Francis Home and School Association will sponsor a “Hot off the Griddle Breakfast,” May 25, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Francis School, second level, 610 Jefferson Blvd. The menu will include bacon, scrambled eggs, light pancakes, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are available at the rectory or school. Proceeds from the event will benefit school programs. For more information, call 737-5191.
Springtime Festival
CENTRAL FALLS — Holy Spirit Catholic Community will host a Springtime Festival, May 16, 5-10 p.m., and May 17, 3-11 p.m., on the St. Matthew Church grounds, 1030 Dexter St. The event will include games, booths, a penny social, sand art, basketball and a pirate’s treasure. Food, including ethnic specialties, and beverages will be sold during the festival. Proceeds will benefit parish programs and ministries. For more information, call 726-2600.
