First Saturday Devotion
PROVIDENCE — The St. Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus, Men of St. Joseph and Relevant Radio will host the First Devotion on Saturday, April 2, at St. Augustine Church, beginning with confessions at 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Rosary in music and song at 4 p.m.; private meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m., and Holy Mass with reception of the Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. The dates of the remaining devotions are: May 7 and June 4.
St. Matthew Parish to host Lenten Mission
CRANSTON — St. Matthew Parish, located at the corner of Elmwood and Park Avenues, will host a Lenten Mission, “Lent, Sanctification and the Need For a Sacramental Revival,” from April 4-6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The keynote speaker and celebrant will be Father Robert Lacombe. The schedule is as follows: Monday, April 4: Holy Mass and Mission Talk on the Sacraments of Initiation; Tuesday, April 5: Penance Service and Mission Talk on the Sacraments of Healing; Wednesday, April 6: Stations of the Cross with Exposition and Benediction and Mission Talk on the Sacraments of Vocation, Matrimony and Holy Orders. All are welcome to attend and to use this opportunity to pray, meditate and reflect as we prepare for Easter.
Easter Ham & Candy Drop for Little Sisters of the Poor
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor humbly request donations for their annual Easter Ham & Candy Drop at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main Street. On Saturday, April 9, the Sisters will gratefully accept your generous offering of hams which will be prepared for Easter Sunday dinner and for resident meals throughout the year. Candy is also appreciated and will help to fill Easter baskets for their elderly families. To make special delivery arrangements, please call 401-723-4314.
Palm Sunday breakfast
WOONSOCKET — The Woonsocket Council Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Palm Sunday breakfast on Sunday, April 10, at St. Joseph's Church, 1200 Mendon Road, 8 a.m. - noon in the school auditorium. Free admission for children under 5. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Palm Sunday Taizé
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Church will celebrate a Palm Sunday Taizé service on April 10, 7 p.m. This service under the theme “Come, still yourself before the Mysteries” is a combination of songs, reflections and readings. The Church is located on Route 18 – 157 Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass.
St. Francis of Assisi Church to host South County Chamber Singers
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., will host the South County Chamber Singers and Artistic Director Enrico Garzilli for a concert featuring the”"Fauré Requiem,” on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. The chamber singers will be accompanied by a small orchestra and will feature soprano Sharon Davis, baritone Timothy Hoyt and tenor Bryan Kuchar. The concert also includes Enrico Garzilli's exquisite “Miserere.” Reserve your tickets online at: https://ticketstripe.com/SCCS-spring-concert. Tickets will also be available at the door, but availability may be limited at that time.
Good Friday Walk
NARRAGANSETT — All are invited on Good Friday, April 15, noon, at St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., as the cross is carried through the streets of Narragansett as a re-enactment of Jesus' final journey to Calvary. The walk will take place outside via Ocean Road, along the sea wall and under the Narragansett Towers. This is a rain or shine event. Visit stthomasmoreri.org for more information.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence’s Office of Life and Family Ministry will host a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat “A Journey to Healing for Anyone after Abortion” on April 29-May 1. This retreat is offered in English or Spanish. For more information, call Lisa Cooley 401-278-2518, English, or Loren Duhamel 401-742-1510, Spanish.
