An Evening with Father Pat
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will host “An Evening with Father Pat” on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m., in the church hall. Father Pat has been hosting evenings of music at LaSalette Shrine for decades and will bring his music to the parish. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are now on sale after Masses and at the rectory during office hours. For more information call 861-7265.
Daughters of Isabella to host a Bingo fundraiser
WARWICK — St. Benedict Circle #423 Daughters of Isabella will host a Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, September 28. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and games start at 12:30 p.m. There will also be a penny social, a 50/50 and a vintage silent auction. Refreshments will be provided. Gift cards and gift baskets are all part of this event. For more information, including admission cost, please call Regent Shirley Mello 401-821-8461.
Baby shower to be held for the unborn
GREENVILLE — The R.I. Chapter of Magnificat will host a baby shower for the unborn on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. – noon, at St. Philip Parish center. The guest speaker will be Carol Owens, director of diocesan Office of Life & Family. There will be a free will offering. For more information, call Sister Catherine or Brother Leo Mary at 401-644-3699.
St. Michael the Archangel Church to host International Festival
PROVIDENCE — St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., will host its 44th Annual International Festival “Building Bridges” on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning with an international Mass at 10 a.m. followed by the festival from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The festival will feature ethnic food, games, raffle prizes, live music and dancing. All are welcome. For more information call 401-781-7210.
Annual Macaroni Dinner
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will serve the local community dinner on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon – 6 p.m. The menu includes antipasto, soup, macaroni (all you can eat) meatballs, bread and butter and coffee. Homemade pastries will also be sold along with soft drinks, beer and wine. Take out is available; bring your own containers. Call 401-245-6369 for more information including cost.
St. Theresa’s Feast Day celebration
HARRISVILLE — All are welcome to take part in the St. Thérèse Feast Day celebration at the Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, on Sunday, Sept. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 1. On Sunday, there will be Holy Rosary at 11 a.m., and then Holy Mass and Veneration of the Relics at 11:30 a.m., followed by a light lunch at 12:30 p.m., and a presentation and a procession at 1:15 p.m. A Holy Hour will commence at 2:15 p.m. with confessions, mid-afternoon prayer, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. On Tuesday, Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. with Veneration of the Relics and then prayers at the Outdoor Shrine. For more information, call 401-568-8280.
St. Pius X Church to show pro-life film ‘Unplanned’
WESTERLY — A showing of the film, “Unplanned: The Abby Johnson Story” will take place at St. Pius X Church Hall, 45 Elm St., on Thursday Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. Admission is free and includes refreshments, popcorn, soda, water, coffee and tea. This movie is rated R. Children and under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The recommended age is high school and up. For more information or questions please call the rectory at 596-2535. This event is sponsored by St. Pius X Respect Life Committee.
Chowder, Clam Cakes and Burger Night
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will open the kitchen in the church hall on October 4 for the monthly chowder, clam cakes, burgers and fries night from 5-7 p.m. This event will take place every first Friday of the month. Takeout available. For more information call the rectory at 861-7265.
St. Patrick High School to host 50th reunion
CRANSTON — St. Patrick High School, Class of 1969, will hold their 50th reunion on Saturday, Oct., 5, at the Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd. Contact mfpollard@cox.net for more information.
St. Rita’s Autumn Bazaar
WARWICK — Enjoy a fun, fall day at the St. Rita’s Women’s Club Autumn Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This event has moved to a more spacious location at St. Benedict’s parish hall, behind the church at 135 Beach Ave. (traffic light) in Warwick’s Conimicut Village. Shop, eat, visit our bake sale, try your luck, and spend time with friends browsing the handcrafted items from local artisans, including twenty-two vendors featuring LuLaRoe clothing, Thirty-one gifts, essential oils, soaps, bath salts, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, Usborne Books and more. Check out a great selection of handmade items and take a chance on winning one of the many themed gift baskets or the 35 items in the Plentiful Penny Social. There will also be a $500 cash raffle, 50/50 raffle and the Straw Booth. As always, the kitchen will be open for goodies and light lunch and, be sure to stop by and take a peek at our baked goods. Call 630-877-5675 with questions.
Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support Group to meet
PROVIDENCE — The Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support Group, offered by the Office of Life and Family, will be held at St. Pius V Rectory, 55 Elmhurst Ave., Saturday mornings 10 – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 5 through November 16. This seven week support group provides a peaceful and healing environment for people to learn about grief and to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings, all with the spiritual comfort of our Catholic faith. This group will be facilitated by the St. Pius V Bereavement Ministry, and is most appropriate for adults at least three months beyond their loss. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call Pat Owen at 401- 274-3854.
Open House at Saint Raphael Academy
PAWTUCKET — Saint Raphael Academy invites prospective students and their families to an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 6, from noon to 3 p.m. Registration will be in Alumni Hall, located at 194 Walcott St. Families of students who are interested in entering as freshmen in the fall 2020 and current high school students who are interested in transferring will take a student-led tour of the campus, meet with faculty and discover the variety of sports and extra-curricular activities the Academy has to offer. Students may also register for the free Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Class that will be held at Saint Raphael Academy on Saturday, Nov. 16. Seating for this class is limited. Registration for the class begins on Oct. 6 at the Open House. For more information, visit www.saintrays.org/admissions/visiting-sra, or call the Admissions office at 401-723-8100.
‘Finding Hope’ support group for divorced or separated
MIDDLETOWN — The Office of Life and Family will offer the “Finding Hope” support group for those divorced or separated at St. Lucy Church, 909 W. Main Road, in the parish center. The support group will meet Thursdays (except Halloween/Thanksgiving), 7 - 8:30 p.m., Oct. 10 through Dec. 12. This free program provides a healing environment for sharing your thoughts and experiences and provides topics related to separation/divorce, all within the light of our Catholic faith. For information, contact Peter A Magnotta at 421-7833, ext. 217.
Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group
WESTERLY — Seasons of Hope will offer a six-week support group for those searching for comfort, hope and peace after losing a loved one. Each meeting includes prayer, Scripture reading and reflection, a video and discussion. Meetings will be Saturdays October 19 – November 23, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly. For more information, please contact the St. Pius X rectory at 401-596-2535.
Hope and Cope support group to meet
PORTSMOUTH — The St. Matthias Ministry Hope and Cope Support Group will meet on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 5 - 6 p.m. in the chapel meeting room, under the chapel, at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E. Main Road. If you know someone who is supporting a loved one or friend in need of recovery or currently in recovery yourself, then this group is for you. This program is free and provides a wonderful focus on Catholic Spirituality to support recovery. No registration is required. For more information, send an email to Deacon John Silvia at deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Autumn Angel Bazaar
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary Church, 70 Church St., will hold the Autumn Angel Bazaar, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served, with plenty of parking and handicap accessibility. The event will include raffles, themed baskets, lottery tree, roll-ups, penny social and handmade crafts.
Space available for Fall Flea Market
JOHNSTON — Reserve a space now for St. Rocco Church Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in church back lot. Call Jeanne at 401-943-2717 or the church office at 401-942-5203 for an application. This event is sponsored by the St. Rocco Women’s Guild.
Indoor Flea Market
CUMBERLAND — Saint Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will hold an indoor Flea Market October 19, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A refreshment stand will be available. Drop off items at the Parish Center starting Tuesday, October 15. No shoes or clothes except new please. For table information, call Maureen at 401-658-4449.
St. Pius X Church Annual Walk for Life
WESTERLY — St. Pius X Church Hall, 45 Elm St., will host the annual Walk for Life on Sunday, Oct. 20, beginning at noon. Gather at St. Pius X Church for a one-mile walk which will include a brief prayer service at the Tomb of the Unborn at St. Sebastian’s Cemetery. For those unable to walk there will be 2 hours of Eucharistic Adoration from noon — 2 p.m., ending with Benediction. Following Benediction, a collation outside (weather permitting) will be held. For further information, please contact Christy Eiva, 377-2782 or Deb Carey, 596-2535.
St. Anthony Church to celebrate 75th Anniversary
NORTH PROVIDENCE — St. Anthony Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27. There will be an 11:30 a.m. celebratory Mass at the church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave. It will be followed by a dinner from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. There will be music by Joe Vono featuring Toby Andrews. Tickets will be sold after all Masses at both St. Anthony Church and the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or by telephoning John Bonaventura at 401-353-3588 or Nina Celona 401-353-1004. The deadline for ticket sales will be Oct. 13.
St. Vincent De Paul’s Harvest Bazaar Festival taking pork pie pre-orders
COVENTRY — St. Vincent De Paul Parish is now accepting pre-orders for their Harvest Bazaar Festival’s pork pies, which can be picked up during the Harvest Bazaar Festival, Nov. 9 and 10. Contact Jackie 401-829-1665 for prices and to obtain your pork pie pre-order form. Order early for your holiday parties. Pork pie orders should be returned by Oct.15.
October Devotions at St. Margaret Church
RUMFORD — St. Margaret Parish, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., will honor Mary, the Mother of God, during the month of October. Recitation of the rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. during October. All are welcome to join in prayer and reflection.
