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Special Event Listings for 04.22.21

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Mary, Mother of Mankind Church to host Bible Study program
NORTH PROVIDENCE — All are welcome to attend Bible Study at Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., held every Monday in the church hall beginning April 19.
Healing Mass for the Loss of a Child
GREENVILLE — The Respect Life Ministry at Saint Philip Church will host a Healing Mass for pregnancy and infant loss. Parents, grandparents, siblings and family who grieve the loss of children from the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion and early infant death are all invited. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Phillip Dufour on Thursday, April 29 at 6 p.m., at Saint Philip Parish, 622 Putnam Pike. Social distancing and mask-wearing will be observed. For more information, contact Ashley Codding at 401-533-3455.
Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group
WESTERLY — Those searching for comfort, hope and peace after losing a loved one are invited to participate in six-week support group, Seasons of Hope. Each meeting includes prayer, Scripture reading and reflection, a video and discussion. Meetings will be held on Saturdays, May 1 – June 5, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St. To ensure every-one’s safety, group size is limited and face masks are required. To register, please contact Linda at 401-714-9824.
Rhode Island Music Education Association All-State Music Festival
VIRTUAL — The 2021 RIMEA All-State Music Festival will be held virtually on Sunday, May 2, at 6 p.m. The online concert will feature more than 600 Rhode Island student musicians in grades 7-12 performing in guitar ensembles, choirs, jazz bands, concert bands and orchestras. The performance will include students from Bishop Hendricken, LaSalle Academy, Mount St. Charles Academy, Portsmouth Abbey School, The Prout School and St. Mary Academy-Bay View. Details can be found on www.rimea.org/as.
Knights of Columbus to host ‘Stress-Free Retirement Planning’
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Knights of Columbus invite the community to take part in a free online presentation given by be-havioral finance expert Joe Jordan, who will discuss “Stress-Free Retirement Planning.” The talk will include how to plan for your financial future and a secure retirement. His talk will give insight into your financial affairs without losing sight of your faith and values. The online presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on May 3. Register at https://tinyurl.com/KOCfinancial21.
Rhode Island premiere of Roe v Wade
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to the Rhode Island premiere of the film Roe v Wade on Thursday, May 6 at McVinney Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m. There is no admission fee, but freewill contributions are accepted. Seating is limited and registration is required via this link https://forms.office.com/r/kq8rUe8uvd. For more information email lcooley@dioceseofprovidence.org or bebracy@rirtl.org. This event is sponsored by the Rhode Island State Right to Life Committee and the Diocese of Providence Office of Life and Family Ministry. This event will be
COVID-19 compliant.
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents to host virtual retreats
VIRTUAL — Emmaus Ministry will host virtual retreats for grieving parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. Losing a child under any circumstances is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents is now offering virtual one-hour midweek reflections and discussions and five-hour virtual retreats. EMFGP of Rhode Island is hosting a one-hour virtual retreat on May 26, 2021, 8 – 9 p.m. Registration is required to receive the meeting ID and password. Space is limited and registration will close when the maximum number of parents is reached. For a complete listing of virtual reflections and retreats, and to register, visit www.emfgp.org.