Sunday Holy Hour for the Jubilee Year of Hope
PROVIDENCE — Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join us Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence for Adoration. Our Holy Hour will be offered for the Jubilee Year of Hope and for Vocations to the priesthood and Religious Life in our Diocese. All are welcome! More at www.providencecathedral.org.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration for the Jubilee Year of Hope
PROVIDENCE — Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join us on the First Friday of each month from 12:30 - 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, for: 12:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; 2 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary; 2:45 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet; concluding at 3 p.m. Reposition. Our First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be offered for the Jubilee Year of Hope and for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.providencecathedral.org.
40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
PROVIDENCE — The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign begins on Ash Wednesday and runs through Sunday, April 13, with vigil hours every day at the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood Providence abortion facility, 175 Broad St. The local campaign is coordinated by Rhode Island Right to Life and the diocesan Office of Life & Family Ministry. Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/en/providence.
House of Mercy
PROVIDENCE — Beginning Thursday, March 6 and concluding on Spy Wednesday, April 16, St. Pius V, 240 Eaton St., will offer a “House of Mercy” for the Jubilee Year of Hope. This will feature confessions, offered every weekday from 11- 11:50 a.m., before the noon Mass, and each evening from 7-8 p.m.
Shrine to serve up Fish ‘n Chips
NASONVILLE — On the Fridays of Lent, March 7,14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, from 4 – 7 p.m., St. Theresa Church, 35 Dion Drive, will be serving fried and baked Fish ‘n Chips with coleslaw, and Grape-nut pudding. For more info, call Monday- Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 401-568-8280 or, on Fridays 401-568-3057.
First Friday Holy Hour at Chesterton Academy
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope invites you to come spend an hour in prayer and adoration of our Lord, Jesus Christ on Friday, March 7, 4 p.m. in the chapel, 610 Jefferson Blvd. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit
www.chestertonRl.org, or contact 401-287-2280 info@chestertonRl.org.
Knights host baked fish dinners
PORTSMOUTH — The Knights of Columbus Council 3618 will offer baked fish dinners in the St. Barnabas social hall on Fridays March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 5 p.m. The menu includes clam chowder, baked Atlantic cod with hollandaise, coleslaw, rice or mashed potatoes, roll, dessert, water, soda, coffee or tea. A lobster salad dinner will also be offered. Take-out will be available for both meals. Ticket sales are in advance only and will be sold up to 2 p.m. on the Thursday before each dinner. Tickets can be purchased at St. Barnabas and St. Anthony’s offices, and after all Masses, as well as the Portsmouth Senior Center. For more information contact Jim Mace at JEM946@hotmail.com, 317-432-6227.
Lenten Mission: ‘Drawing them Near, Walking with those who Struggle with Faith.’
NARRAGANSETT — Please join St. Thomas More Parish on March 9 and 10, when Father Alex Wyvill from St. Bartholomew Church in Bethesda, Maryland presents the Parish Mission titled, “Drawing them Near, Walking with those who Struggle with Faith.” Both evenings will begin at 6 p.m. at St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road. All are welcome to join in-person or via livestream from
www.stthomasmoreri.org. Choose ‘Watch Live/St. Veronica Chapel Special Events’.
Your Best Lent Ever: Purposeful Planning for A Fruitful Season
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, Smith Street, will host a Lenten discussion on March 10, 24 and 31, from 7 – 8:15 p.m. Father Joseph Brice and Christine Rubinstein will discuss an approach to Lent that is deliberately focused on becoming more spiritually fruitful; that is, more loving, joyful, peaceful and hopeful. Speakers will look at how to think from God’s point of view about the struggles and obstacles in our lives, and will offer some guidelines for translating your Lenten hopes into practical goals. There will be reflection questions, as well as opportunities for discussion.
Father Devaney to speak at St. Francis de Sales Lenten mission
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The parish of St. Francis de Sales, 381 School St., will host a Lenten mission Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 11, 6:45 p.m., and Wednesday March 12, 7 p.m. The mission is entitled “Christ the Divine Physician: Hope and Mercy in the Jubilee Year!” The mission will be led by Father John Maria Devaney, pastor of St. Pius V Parish in Providence. Experiencing thousands of hospital visits and encounters with the sick and dying, Father Devaney will share stories of mercy and hope as seen through the sacramental encounters of a priest with care of souls. He will be available for confession immediately after the mission homily.
Mary, Mother of Mankind to hold Life in the Spirit Seminar
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary, Mother of Mankind, 25 Fourth St., to hold Life in the Spirit Seminar. The seminar led by Don and Pat Turbitt will begin each Thursday from March 13 – April 17, at 7 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. For more information, call
401-231-3542.
St. Joseph’s Church to host raffle and food sale fundraiser during St. Patrick’s Day Parade
NEWPORT — St. Joseph’s Church, located at the corner of Mann Avenue and Broadway, will host a major raffle and food sale fundraiser coinciding with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade which kicks off right outside the church Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. From 8 – 11:30 a.m., the parish will sell breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, pancake sausage bites, Father Hiep’s famous spring rolls, and various home-made baked goods, along with coffee and water. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets email elaine.stjoes@gmail.com or call 978-729-0206.
Called to Serve
PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Providence Seminary will host Called to Serve: a morning of reflection for high school men about the priesthood, on Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact Father Ryan Simas,
fathersimas@gmail.com or 401-331-1316.
Lenten Mission at St. Paul the Apostle
FOSTER — A Lenten Mission will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 116A Danielson Pike, March 15-March 19, preached and presided by Father Jose F. Rocha. The theme of the mission is, “The Importance of the Sacraments for our Spiritual Growth.” The schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 15, 5 p.m. Mass and mission; Sunday, March 16, 8 a.m. Mass, 10 a.m. Mass and mission; Monday, March 17, 7 p.m. mission within the holy hour; Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m. mission within the holy hour and confession; Wednesday, March 19, 7 p.m. mission within the holy hour.
Little Sisters of the Poor to hold St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
SEEKONK, Mass. — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence of Pawtucket will hold its 17th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Fundraiser at The Old Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Ave., on Monday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’ mission of caring for the elderly poor and includes a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. Visit
littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org to download the order form for dinner tickets, “Pot of Gold” tickets and the Little Sisters’ famous homemade scones, which must be pre-ordered. Dine-in or carry-out. Tickets are limited and usually sell out before the March 1 deadline.
Loss of Spouse GriefShare Seminar
WESTERLY — If you are searching for hope and peace after losing your spouse, St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., invites you to participate in the Loss of Spouse GriefShare seminar. This is a safe and nurturing place for you to give voice to your unique journey of grief, and to find comfort and spiritual renewal from others who understand the unspeakable pain of losing a spouse. At this meeting you will watch a video, be part of a supportive discussion group, and join in prayer with others who share your faith in Christ. Two sessions will be offered, Tuesday, March 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 22, 8:30 – 10 a.m. Advanced registration is required. To do so, contact Mike DeNoia at 401-932-3524.
Knights to host game dinner
NORTH PROVIDENCE — State Knights of Columbus will host a game dinner on Sunday, March 23, 1 p.m., at the Dillon Council, 1675 Douglas Ave. For tickets and more information, contact Peter Lentini, at TireMan966@hotmail.com.
Serra Club Meeting
PROVIDENCE — The Serra Club of Providence will hold their bi-monthly meeting on Monday, March 24 at 7-8 p.m., at Our Lady of Providence Seminary. The Serra Club encourages and promotes vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please join us to pray for vocations, to learn more about the work of the Serra Club in the Diocese of Providence and how to become a member. For more information, please contact Ashley Codding at ilovelucy3930@msn.com or visit www.serrainternational.org.
Kidney Donation Workshop
SEEKONK, Mass.— Lives Forever Changed: Stories of Hope & Compassion, an educational program about kidney donation will be held at the Seekonk Public Library, March 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Dr. Basma Merhi, a nephrologist at Rhode Island Hospital Transplant team. A panel of donors and recipients will speak about their particular experience of kidney donation. The workshop is free and open to the public.
Lenten Day of Recollection
PROVIDENCE — A Lenten Day of Recollection will take place at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 10:45 a.m. and concluding with 5 p.m. Mass. The theme for this special day will be: “The Passion Narrative and the Gospel of St. John - St. Paul Letters.” The day will include scripture reflections and talks by Msgr. Anthony Mancini, cathedral rector, and Sister Elizabeth Castro, HMSP, with adoration, holy Rosary, confessions, vespers, and Mass. Lunch will be provided. To register, or more information, call 401-331-2434.
Bethany Retreat House
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Bethany Retreat House, owned by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, welcomes and accompanies individuals seeking to encounter God. The retreat house offers guided retreats and is open to private retreats and groups. For more information including booking and pricing, contact 401- 353-5860 or email bethanyfmm24@gmail.com.
