First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima
PROVIDENCE — The St. Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus, the Men of St. Joseph, and Relevant Radio are continuing their First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima in the new year. Devotions are held at St. Augustine Church, 20 Old Road, at the corner of Mt. Pleasant Avenue, beginning with the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:45 p.m. and continuing until 5 p.m., featuring praying of the Holy Rosary in music and song at 4 p.m., private meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Mass with Holy Communion beginning at 5 p.m. All are invited.
Mother of Mankind Church to offer Healing Prayer Service
NORTH PROVIDENCE — A Healing Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, at 7 p.m., at Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered for those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age.
Critical Blood shortages spurs Local Knights to action
WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Church and the parish Knights of Columbus Council 12821 are working in solidarity with the Rhode Island Blood Center to help replenish the state’s critical blood shortage. A blood drive will be held in the church’s lower hall at 360 Cowesett Road, on Sunday, January 31, from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rhode Island Blood Center at 401-453-8383 or email www.ribc.org/drives to book with sponsor code 0009.
East Providence Knights to host life saving blood drive
EAST PROVIDENCE —The East Providence Knights of Columbus, Council 1528, in cooperation with the Rhode Island Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Sunday, January 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Columbus Club Hall, 3200 Pawtucket Ave. Due to the pandemic restrictions and guidelines, appointments are necessary this year. Visit www.ribc.org/drives or call (800) 283-8385 for more information about giving at this drive. Light refreshments will be provided.
