Free Income Tax preparation (VITA)
PROVIDENCE — IRS-certified volunteers at Amos House, a fully handicap-accessible agency at 460 Pine Street in Providence, prepare free income tax returns for those earning $58,000 or less. Appointments are available on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 – 8 p.m., plus on selected Saturdays, by calling 401-272-0220. Masks are required. More information is available at www.amoshouse.com/freetaxprep.
All-You-Can-Eat Pasta and Meatball Supper
MANVILLE — St. James Church, 33 Division St., in Manville, will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pasta and Meatball Supper on Saturday, Feb. 26, (snow date of Sunday, Feb. 27) from 4:30-7 p.m., in its Father Brindamour Hall. The meal includes salad, rolls, dessert and beverages. Tickets will be available at the door. The proceeds from this event will benefit the parish’s social ministry programs.
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Pius V
PROVIDENCE — Eucharistic Adoration at St. Pius V Church begins immediately following the noon Mass every Thursday and continues until 8 p.m. with Holy Hour beginning at 7 p.m. Confession is also available from 7 – 8 p.m.
Pre-Lenten Retreat
CRANSTON — St. Paul Church will hold a Lenten-Readiness Retreat Saturday, Feb. 26, from 1–4 p.m., in the Saint Paul School Auditorium, 1789 Broad St. There will be time for prayer and reflection and parish staff will offer Lenten resources. Please call the rectory at 461-5734 to RSVP. Also ask about childcare during the retreat. This event is free and open to all.
Author to speak at Shrine of the Little Flower
BURRILLVILLE — Author of “What Was Lost: Seeking Refuge in the Psalms,” Maureen O’Brien will visit the Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, on Saturday, Feb. 26. The morning begins at 10 a.m., with an authors’ round table discussion, followed by a book signing at 11 a.m. These events are free and open to the public. A reservation-only luncheon with the author follows at noon. Call the parish office at 401-568-8280 for reservations. O’Brien’s book is a moving memoir of loss, grief, and God’s extraordinarily powerful ability to heal through the gift of the Word. The Shrine of the Little Flower is located at 35 Dion Drive in the Nasonville Section of Burrillville.
Mass for the intentions of those in recovery
WARREN / CHARLESTOWN — Mass for the intentions of those in recovery will take place at St. Mary of the Bay, 645 Main St., Warren, on February 27, 6 p.m. Contact Father Joseph Upton at fatherupton@gmail.com for more information. Mass for the intentions of those in Recovery will take place at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Road, Charlestown, on the first Sunday of each month through June, at 2 p.m.
St. Barnabas Respect Life Ministry to present the movie, “Roe V. Wade”
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Respect Life Ministry will present the movie, “Roe V. Wade” on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 6.30 p.m., in the St. Barnabas Church Hall, 1697 East Main Road. There will be a free will offering to help offset the cost. The ministry will also be collecting packages of diapers and wipes to be donated to St. Gabriel’s Call, a pro-life pregnancy resource for Moms in RI through the Diocese of Providence. For more information, please email Caroline at redcmd@verizon.net
Learn about estate planning, planned giving
PAWTUCKET — Learn about estate planning and planned giving on Sunday, Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Church in Pawtucket. This event will be an opportunity to learn how to avoid probate, the difference between wills and trusts, and how to set up a living will and power of attorney for medical and financial decisions. Discover ways you can continue to support your church and diocese for years to come. Join R.I. Attorney Tracy A. Loignon and Cyndy Brown from the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island to learn how making plans now will help the people you love in the future. This event is free and open to all. A light lunch will be provided at 1 p.m., so we request an RSVP for a headcount: cbrown@dioceseofprovidence.org or 401-277-2117.
Contemplating Sacred Architecture
PROVIDENCE — Father Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P., will speak on Monday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., on the topic of “Contemplating Sacred Architecture,” in Caffe Lepanto at St. Pius V Church. Architecture has undergone a dramatic shift since the 20th-century Modernist movement and so has the understanding about what architecture is. Father Irenaeus wishes to recover the essence of architecture, specifically sacred architecture, as a means of leading our minds to appreciate God’s wisdom. Father Irenaeus will show how exactly God is an architect and how architecture helps us to see the wonderful plan of salvation.
Lenten Visual Retreat
WOONSOCKET — A Lenten visual retreat will begin March 2 through Lent at both St. Agatha and Precious Blood Parishes after the daily and weekend Masses. The visual retreat is on the Eucharistic Miracles complied by Blessed Carlo Acutis, which will be displayed in both churches. The Mass schedule is as follows: St. Agatha: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at noon. Saturday at 5 p.m., and on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Precious Blood: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m., and weekends at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. Father Michael Kelly will offer three talks on Tuesday March 8, 15 and 22 at both parishes. Precious Blood at 3 p.m., and St. Agatha at 7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross at St. Francis
WAKEFIELD — The Stations of the Cross will be held on the six Fridays of Lent beginning March 4 through April 8 at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, April 15, Stations will be at 3 p.m. All are welcome.
“Finding God in Doubt, Sin, and Suffering”
NARRAGANSETT — Join St. Thomas More Parish, 53 Rockland St., on March 6, 7 and 8, 6 p.m., when Father Christopher J. Murphy presents a Parish Mission titled, “Finding God in Doubt, Sin, and Suffering.” All are welcome to join in-person or via Livestream from stthomasmoreri.org. Choose Watch Live/St. Thomas More Events.
Stations of the Cross at St. Romuald Chapel
MATUNUCK — The Stations of the Cross as seen through the eyes of Mary will be presented every Wednesday beginning March 9 through April 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Saint Romuald Chapel in Matunuck. All are welcome.
Alpha Course at St. Francis in Wakefield
WAKEFIELD — The Alpha Course is proven to awaken faith in lapsed Catholics, those on the fringe of parish life and those outside the faith. The Alpha Course begins on Wednesday, March 9 from 7-8:30 p.m., in Father Greenan Center. The course is run over 11 sessions and consists of a meal, fellowship, a video presentation and discussion. The welcoming non-judgmental atmosphere puts participants at ease to discuss aspects of the faith. All are welcome; Catholics, non-Catholics, former church go-ers, and those simply searching for answers to life’s questions. Registration is not required but helpful. Email alpha@stfranciswakefield.com.
