New support group for divorced and separated Catholics
CAROLINA — The Office of Life and Family is offering a new support group for divorced and separated Catholics at St. Mary Church, rectory (downstairs, side entrance), 437 Carolina Back Road. The group is ongoing and will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. There are no costs to attend. This support group embraces our Catholic faith and God’s grace, and provides a peaceful place for sharing, healing and for topics/discussions related to separation/divorce. Preregistration is required. For registration and further information, please contact: Peter A. Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.
Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — Please join Servants of Christ for Life on Saturday mornings for the Spring Rosary Novena. Mass will begin at 8 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul followed by praying the Rosary at Planned Parenthood at 8:30 a.m. The last week of the Novena is on June 9. Planned Parenthood is located at 175 Broad St. in Providence and is a short walk or drive from the Cathedral. Call Tyler Rowley with any questions 401-290-7201.
Interested in World Youth Day 2019?
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Panama is January 21-28, 2019. For more information, see our flyer, brochure and registration form online at www.discovercatholicfaith.org/world-youth-day-2019. For more information please contact Michael Aoyama at mjpaoyama@dioceseofprovidence.org.
Life in the Spirit seminar at St. Charles Borromeo Church
PROVIDENCE — Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 178 Dexter St., will offer a Life In The Spirit Seminar beginning Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. If you want to know Jesus in a personal way and experience the power of the Holy Spirit join us for this seven week event. There is no cost for this seminar. For more information, call Kathy at 508-399-7407 or the rectory at 401-421-6441.
Holy Spirit Church Annual Spring Festival
CENTRAL FALLS — Holy Spirit Church, the corner of Dexter and West Hunt Streets, will host its annual Spring Festival, on Friday May 4, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, May 5 from 3 to 11 p.m. The festival will feature a $2,500 money prize raffle and a giant penny social with many gifts for adults and children. There will also be games of chance, booths and other activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The kitchen will be serving hot dogs, beans, hamburgers, empanadas, tacos, French fries, drinks, cakes and dessert. Admission is free.
Gourmet Personal Pizza Knight
NORTH SCITUATE — The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Personal Pizza Party on Saturday, May 5, from 3 – 8 p.m. in St. Joseph’s hall, 144 Danielson Pike. They will have delicious cheese, pepperoni, meatball, sausage and white garlic pizza prepared. They are the size of a doughboy. You can also choose from a variety of other toppings to create your own pizza that will be ready in 10 minutes. Eat in the hall or take a couple boxes home. Free will donations are accepted.
Spring Flea Market to benefit parish social ministry programs
MANVILLE — St. James Church, 33 Division St., is hosting a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Father Brouillette Center. All proceeds will benefit St. James Parish Outreach Ministry and parish social ministry programs.
Annual May Breakfast sponsored by Holy Name Society at St. Anthony Church
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Holy Name Society at St. Anthony Church will hold its annual May Breakfast on Saturday, May 5 from 8-11 a.m. in the St. Anthony Church Parish Center, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave. The breakfast will feature scrambled eggs, home fries, sliced ham, bacon, baked beans, breakfast pastries, orange juice, coffee and tea. Tickets are $8 per person, two for $15, and children 7 years old and under will eat for free. Tickets will be sold at the door or by contacting Alfred De Cubellis at (401) 692-6602 or John Baxter at (401) 258-6602.
Final Five First Saturdays Devotion St. Augustine Church
PROVIDENCE — The last of the Five First Saturday devotions will be held on May 5. Since January, many parishioners of the St. Augustine family have taken advantage of the opportunity to complete the Five First Saturday Devotion. Devotions begin with the sacrament of reconciliation at 3:45 p.m. (continuing until 5 p.m.), the Holy Rosary in song at 4 p.m., meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., and Mass with Holy Communion beginning at 5 p.m. The message of Our Lady at Fatima has never been more relevant in our history. All are invited for this final First Saturday Devotion of 2018. We hope you will make every effort to attend this very beautiful and special devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary.
Open House at Msgr. Clarke School
WAKEFIELD — Msgr. Clarke School will host an Open House on Sunday, May 6 from 12 – 2 p.m. The school is now enrolling students from 18 months to eighth grade. Come and see the facility, meet its teachers, learn about Msgr. Clarke School’s core values. Visit www.monsignorclarkeschool.org or contact Sara Marshall, director of Admissions and Development at 401-789-0860 or smarshall@monsignorclarkeschool.org.
St. Alexander Church to host May Breakfast
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. – noon. The menu includes eggs, sausage, ham, homemade home fries, waffle station, breads and muffins, fruit, juice, coffee and other items. Adults $10; Children $7 (12 and under). Tickets are available at the door.
Knights of Columbus to host breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, May 6, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The menu will include scrambled or fried eggs, sausage, French toast, home fries, baked beans, orange juice, coffee and tea. The cost is $10, children 6 and under are free.
Catholic Mom’s Group to meet
PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Mom’s Group will meet on Tuesday, May 8, 6 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church in Providence. The group is intended to provide support, friendship and the affirmation of the role of Catholic mothers. Attendance is free, but those interested in joining the group meeting must register in advance to attend. Children must also be registered online in advance. Registration can be done online at catholicmomrimay18.eventbrite.com.
Appreciating the Feminine Genius
PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday May 9, at 7 p.m., St. Sebastian’s Church, 67 Cole Ave., will welcome Sarah Heaton to reflect on femininity and the unique gifts women bring to the world, as understood through the lens of Pope Saint John Paul II’s “Letter to Women.” Heaton has been associated with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, the Augustine Institute, Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women and is now the director of Enrollment and Marketing for the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools. She has spoken around the country about John Paul II’s writings on women. Refreshments will be offered.
Catholic Underground at St. Patrick Church
PROVIDENCE — Catholic Underground will take place at St. Patrick Church on May 12, beginning with holy hour and vespers at 8 p.m., followed by a performance by Revive! This is the last event of the season. Catholic Underground will resume September 8.
Discernment Retreat for Middle School Boys
PROVIDENCE — The Office of Vocations is hosting a discernment retreat on Saturday, May 12, at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for boys to celebrate their faith and reflect on God’s plan for their life. The day will include Mass, recreation, food and an opportunity to meet diocesan seminarians and learn more about the seminary. Registration is available online at CatholicPriest.com (Events>Middle School Retreat), or feel free to contact Father Christopher Murphy at (401) 331-1316.
St. Kateri Parish to host Evangelization Day
EXETER — St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Exeter’s only Catholic Church, 84 Exeter Road, will hold an Evangelization Day on Saturday, May 12, to invite neighbors to share the faith. From 10 a.m. to noon members of St. Kateri Parish and the Legion of Mary will visit the surrounding area of the church to invite neighbors to a Weekend of Welcome to be held Saturday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. and May 20, at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. If you’d like to participate in the day, please contact Kathleen Kerin at kathleen.kerin@gmail.com or 401-741-3585. If you are searching for a place to worship, come join us at the little church with the big heart.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at St. Theresa’s Shrine
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa’s Shrine, 35 Dion Drive, invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 13, with a Holy Hour at 3 p.m. and an outdoor procession at 4 p.m. to honor the Blessed Mother. Refreshments will follow. Also, on Monday, May 14, there will be An Evening with Mary at St. Theresa’s Shrine, Rosary and Benediction, beginning at 7 p.m.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Retreat in Everyday Life
WARWICK — Called By Name Ministry will offer an information night about The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Retreat in Everyday Life, on May 17, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 3252 Post Road. This is a lived experience of praying, meditating and reflecting on Scripture in order to grow in union with God and to discern God’s will. For more information and to register contact: calledbynameri@gmail.com or call Deborah Notarianni 401-742-7637 or Rita Pratt 401-323-6719.
Christ the King Church to host May Breakfast
WEST WARWICK — Christ the King Church will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 20, from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m., in Christ the King church hall, 124 Legris Ave. Tickets: Adults $8; Children (6-12) $4; Children 5 and under are free. Menu includes fruit cup, Texas French toast, scrambled eggs, ham, pork sausage, corned beef hash, beans, home fries, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. For more information, call 401-821-9228.
34th Annual Lakeside Family Festival
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Church invites all to their 34th Annual Lakeside Family Festival during Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 ‒ 28, from 6 - 11 p.m. on Friday; Saturday and Sunday noon - 11 p.m.; and Monday noon - 5 p.m., with a huge Barn Sale all weekend, plus amusement rides and entertainment. There will be a great selection of home baked goods, assorted food booths, games of skill and grand raffle, with a Car Show on Sunday (if rain: Monday). For more information visit sjnfreetown.org/lakeside-family-festival.
St. Mary Church is having a ‘Ham and Bean Hoedown’
WARWICK — St. Mary Church will host a ham and bean supper on Saturday, June 2, in Father Gibson Hall, 68 Church St., hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Menu includes, baked ham, baked beans, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $10.00, children under 5 eat free. Tickets are available at the rectory. Please call the church at 401-821-5555 to reserve tickets or for more information.
St. Pius X Church to host Women’s Morning of Reflection
WESTERLY — On Saturday, June 2, St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., will host a Women’s Morning of Reflection with Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle, an award-winning and best-selling author. She is a journalist, speaker, pilgrimage host, and the EWTN television host and creator of “Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms” and “Catholic Mom’s Cafe.” Donna-Marie was blessed to know St. Teresa of Calcutta and she received a special blessing from St. John Paul II for her work on this great saint. The day begins with 8 a.m. Mass. The cost for the morning session is $10.00, which includes coffee and refreshments. For more information, contact Jane Rathbun at 401-596-9422 or mjrathbun1@verizon.net.
Little Sisters to host indoor yard sale
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., will host their annual Indoor Yard Sale on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the Little Sisters. For more information please call 401-723-4314.
Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra in Concert
PROVIDENCE — Come to McVinney to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music from the Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, featuring Shostakovich: Violin Concerto no. 1 (Katherine Winterstein, violin) and Schumann: Symphony no. 2 on Sunday, June 10 beginning at 1 p.m., 43 Dave Gavitt Way. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
‘Bazaar at the Star’ is looking for crafters
NARRAGANSETT — St. Mary Star of the Sea Church will hold its annual bazaar this year during the summer on Saturday, July 21. This popular event, usually held in November, draws more than 500 people. The massive additional South County summer population, along with the many visitors, will certainly increase our attendance substantially in July. We are looking for some additional crafters to join us and add to the diversity of the bazaar. If you are interested in being a part of the day, please call our office at 401-783-4449.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Immaculate Conception Parish
CRANSTON — Immaculate Conception Parish, 237 Garden Hills Drive, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of the church on Sunday, June 24 with an Anniversary Mass, 10:30 a.m. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant. Following Mass, a brunch reception will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the parish office 942-1854.
Audrey Assad in Concert: Instruments of Peace
PROVIDENCE — Just announced! ‘Instruments of Peace’ is a night of praise and worship with Audrey Assad, an American singer-songwriter and contemporary Christian music artist. This intimate evening will feature spiritually-nourishing songs from Audrey’s’ new album, ‘Evergreen,’ on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, sponsored by St. Patrick’s Academy, Providence. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Get your tickets early for Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Celebration
PROVIDENCE — The angelic-voiced musicians of the Vienna Boys Choir celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a delightful program of Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, Christmas hymns, and holiday carols live at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, on Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
