Chowder & Clam Cakes
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will open the kitchen in the church hall on all Fridays in Lent (except Good Friday) to provide chowder, clam cakes and doughboys from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Food will be available for dine-in, takeout or curbside. You can call in your order ahead of time each Friday by phoning 401-338-2567.
Knights to host Chowder and Clam Cakes Dinners on Lenten Fridays
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Council #12613 and Delaney/St. Teresa Council #57 will be serve chowder and clam cakes on Fridays during Lent from 5-7 p.m., except for Good Friday, at St. John Paul II Parish, 745 Central Ave. Cups of red or white chowder, orders of a half-dozen or dozen clam cakes will be available for dine-in or curbside pick-up. Please call 401-573-5596 for prices and to place your order. Leave your name, phone number, indicate if you prefer dine-in or take-out option and your preferred time of arrival. All orders should be placed by 3 p.m., on the date of pick-up. Curbside pick-up will be available on Norfolk Avenue, behind the church.
Knights plan two Lenten programs
BRISTOL — From now until Palm Sunday, April 10, the Bristol Council Knights of Columbus will host two special programs: “40 Days for LIFE” and “40 Cans for LENT.” The “40 Days for LIFE” will consist of praying the rosary prior to the weekday Masses at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 141 State St., Bristol, at 6:30 a.m. and on Saturdays prior to Mass at 8:30 a.m. The “40 Cans for LENT” consists of collecting packaged and canned foods for distribution to local food pantries. These items must have a current sell-by date and can be placed into the large wooden box in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church foyer. Any monetary donations can be made out to “Knights of Columbus - Bristol Council” and sent to: Knights of Columbus - Council #379, P.O. Box 511, Bristol, R.I. 02809. The proceeds will purchase grocery store gift cards that will be distributed by the food pantries.
33 Days to Merciful Love small-group retreat
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Parish, 25 Fourth St., will host a six-week Divine Mercy retreat, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Benediction, rosary prayer and class begin at 7 p.m. The retreat is based on the book “33 Days to Merciful Love” by Father Michael Gaitley. For more information, call 401-231-3542. All are welcome.
Weekly adoration and evening reflection
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Parish, 25 Fourth St., will offer all day Eucharistic Adoration and evening reflection, rosary, benediction and Stations of the Cross, every Monday. For more information, call 401-231-3542. All are welcome.
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Pius V Church
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.
Shrine to offer Fish ‘n Chips Dinner
HARRISVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower will offer a Fish ‘n Chips Dinner on Fridays from 4 – 7 p.m., from March 4 – April 8. Take-out only. Grapenut pudding will be available also. For more information, call 401-568-8280.
Stations of the Cross at St. Ann Church
PROVIDENCE — Prayerfully reflect on the Mystery of the Cross, Praying the Stations with the Blessed Virgin Mary and follow Jesus on his way to Calvary at St. Ann Church, every Friday of Lent, noon, in the upper church.
Stations of the Cross at St. Francis of Assisi
WAKEFIELD — The Stations of the Cross will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church 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.
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.
The Shrine of the Little Flower to host Lenten Days of Recollection for both men and women
HARRISVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower will host a Women’s Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 12, beginning with the rosary at 8:30 a.m. The day will include Mass, talks by Father Thu Truong, FSSP and Sister Mary-Clair of the Harvard, Mass., Benedictine Community at Still River. There will also be time for adoration and benediction. A potluck luncheon will end the day’s program. A Men’s Day of Recollection will take place on Saturday, March 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the rosary. The event will include Mass, talks by Father Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP, and Father James Brent, O.P. There will also be time for Adoration and Benediction. A potluck supper and barbecue (weather permitting) will end the men’s program. Reservations can be made by calling the Shrine office at 401-568-8280 or by emailing bookstore@stmaryonbroadway.org. Suggested Donation is $15.
Knights to host Irish Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a full traditional Irish Breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, March 13, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Scrambled eggs, Irish bangers, toast, home fries, rashers, baked beans, corned beef hash, grilled tomatoes, Irish soda bread, orange juice, coffee and tea will be served. Children 6 and under are free.
Mass with Prayers for Healing to be offered
WESTERLY — On the Second Sunday of each month (except July & August) there will be a Mass with Prayers for Healing at St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St., at 2 p.m. The next Mass is March 13. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer and healing — spiritual, emotional, and physical — please join us. For more information please call the rectory at 401-596-2535 ext. 2.
Theology in Art
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish will host a presentation entitled Theology in Art, on Sunday, March 13, from 4-5 p.m., presented by Msgr. John Halloran, in the parish hall, 53 Rockland St. All are welcome.
Forgotten Stories: Heroes of Ireland’s Great Hunger Remembered
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to attend the inaugural Murphy Healy Lecture in Irish Culture at Providence College. Christine Kinealy, Ph.D., founding director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute, will offer her lecture entitled, “Forgotten Stories: Heroes of Ireland’s Great Hunger Remembered,” on Wednesday, March 16, 6 p.m., in Ryan Concert Hall, Smith Center for the Arts. Reception to follow. For more information, visit prov.ly/murphy-healy.
St. Pius V to host parish mission
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V will host a parish mission on March 14-17, 7 p.m. Father Jordan Turano, O.P., pastor/prior, St. Dominic Church Priory, Washington, D.C., will preach. Confessions to follow each night. The topic will be “A Parish Mission: A.S.S.U.M.E. EVERYTHING: Angels; Saints; Spirit; Unity; Mary; Eternity.”
Little Sisters plan St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
SEEKONK — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence of Pawtucket will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at The Old Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Ave., on Thursday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’ mission of serving the elderly poor and will include a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with a “Pot of Gold” drawing and homemade scones for sale. Dine-in or carry-out tickets must be purchased in advance at littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org or by calling 401-723-4314.
John Polce to perform at St. Charles Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Charles Church will celebrate a Mass followed by a concert with John Polce, on March 17, 7 p.m. All are welcome!
Saint Andre Bessette relic veneration
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — The Museum of Family Prayer in North Easton, Mass., will host a veneration event of a relic of Saint Andre Bessette, on his feast day, March 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rosary prayer will be held at 11:30 am, followed by Mass at noon, Confessions and Holy Hour at 3 p.m. with a blessing with Saint Joseph oil.
Parish Lenten Mission: “Via Dolorosa”
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis Church, 114 High St., will host a Lenten Mission on Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m., entitled, “Via Dolorosa.” Father Liam Bradley will discuss the journey to the foot of the cross, walking the way of the Via Dolorosa. However, unlike the traditional Stations of the Cross, he introduces us to some of the lesser-known characters, each of whom encountered the Christ. Having reached the Cross, he leads us in joining with Mary at prayer. Father Bradley is a priest of the Diocese of Menevia located in southwest Wales.
‘Open the Books, If You Wish to Be Free’
PROVIDENCE —The 2022 Rodney K. Delasanta Lecture entitled “Open the Books, If You Wish to Be Free” will be given by Dr. Gregory Marks, associate professor of English at Hostos Community College, South Bronx, on Thursday, March 24, at 4:30 p.m., in the Fiondella Great Room in the Ruane Center for the Humanities at Providence College. Drawing on the writings of three very different mid-twentieth century figures — Wendell Willkie, Nathan Wright and Paolo Freire — Dr. Marks will discuss the role of liberal arts in empowering, or “enfranchising.” This annual lecture sponsored by the Honors Program is free and open to the public. Attendees must follow the college’s Covid protocols — external visitors provide proof of vaccination (including booster) when they arrive or a negative Covid test result from the previous 72 hours. Guests accessing campus should do so via Huxley Avenue.
Saint Joseph to hold All Day Confessions
WOONSOCKET — All-Day Confessions will be held at Saint Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, on Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The day provides local Catholics the opportunity to go to confession on a day specifically designed to alleviate any uneasiness they may have about confessing. The all-day confessions event is designed to address the fears that many people have about returning to this sacrament after years away. Volunteers will be available to answer questions, written instructions will be provided, and four priests will be available at all times, several of them speaking multiple languages. Over a dozen local priests in total take part in the day. Each confessional is equipped for both screen and face-to-face options. Signs will be posted to clearly indicate where to wait, and music will be playing to ensure that voices will not be heard by others. Call the church at 401-766-0626 for more information.
Items available from Sacred Heart rectory and offices, donations to go to Holy Trinity Parish
WOONSOCKET — Many items from the Sacred Heart rectory and offices are available for a donation to Holy Trinity Parish, including office supplies, furniture, appliances, dishes, bedding, vacuums, sports equipment and more. All items are displayed in Sacred Heart’s parish hall, Third Avenue entrance only. No entrance into the church. Former Sacred Heart Parishioners may come by March 26, 10 a.m. – noon. Holy Trinity Parishioners may come by noon – 2 p.m.; and the general public may come by on April 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offer your input at a Listening Session for the global synod
WARREN / PROVIDENCE — Regional gatherings are scheduled around the diocese to encourage input for global Synod for Synodality. Upcoming dates and locations are: Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Bay Church, Warren; and Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. For more information about the synod, the survey, or the gathering sessions, please visit discovercatholicfaith.org/synod2023, or contact the diocesan Synod Committee at faithformation@dioceseofprovidence.org or by phone at 401-278-4646.
