First Friday Holy Hour at Chesterton Academy
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope will host an hour of prayer and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m., in the chapel, 610 Jefferson Blvd. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 401-287-2280.
San Miguel School's Annual Gala
PAWTUCKET — San Miguel School will hold its annual gala on Friday, April 5, at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange St. For more information, contact Amanda Parker at aparker@sanmiguelprov.org, or 401-862-6417. All proceeds to benefit the student sponsorship program.
Divine Mercy at St. Martha Church
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 7. The schedule includes exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 2 – 4:30 p.m.; confessions from 2 – 3 p.m.; chaplet of Divine Mercy in song at 3 p.m., Rosary and Benediction 4 p.m., followed by Mass at 5 p.m.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church will host a Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Sunday, April 7. The Holy Hour will begin at 2 p.m. in the main church and will be led by Deacons John Silvia and Paul St. Laurent. The Holy Hour will include the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Litany to the Divine Mercy, Gospel readings, music, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. All are welcome.
St. Pius V Church to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 7, beginning at 2 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 2 – 4 p.m.; Confessions (Spanish confessor available) 2:15 p.m.; Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary 2:45 p.m.; O Blessed Host Litany (composed by St. Faustina) 3 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 3:35 p.m.; Litany of the Blessed Sacrament 4:15 p.m.; Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 p.m. Mass — Celebrant and Preacher: Father John Maria Devaney, O.P., Papal Missionary of Mercy. Following Mass, veneration of a first-class relic of Saint Faustina.
Divine Mercy at the Shrine
NASONVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, invites everyone to come celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 7, beginning at 2:45 p.m. Devotions include exposition, the chaplet of Divine Mercy and adoration. Multiple priests will be available for confession throughout the afternoon. The day ends with 5 p.m. Mass. For more information, call 401-568-8280.
Bilingual Votive Mass for Bishop-elect Ruggieri
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to a bilingual Votive Mass of Saints Peter and Paul, in thanksgiving to Almighty God and promise of prayer for Bishop-elect James T. Ruggieri on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., Celebrant and Homilist. All are welcome. Parking supervised by security.
Praise & Worship Morning
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi Charismatic Prayer Group will host a morning of Praise and Worship on Saturday, April 13, from 9 – 11:30 a.m., in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St. For more information, contact Deacon Dowd at 783-4411 or deacon@stfranciswakefield.com.
Knights to host Portuguese Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Portuguese breakfast at the council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, April 14, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Afternoon of music at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., will begin its first of a series of free afternoons of music on April 21. Gary James Farias will play outside on the lawn from 1-4 p.m. Bring your own chair or we will provide one for you. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks for the afternoon. There will be an opportunity to purchase tickets for a 50/50 split the pot, and raffle. If the weather is inclement, the event will move inside to the hall.
New England Regional Council of The Ignatian Volunteer Corps to Host Fundraiser and Award Ceremony
BOSTON — The New England Regional Council of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) will host its annual Madonna Della Strada Award Ceremony and Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Boston College High School. Each year at the Madonna Della Strada ceremony, IVC New England celebrates members of the IVC community who have shown exceptional concern for those struggling with poverty, injustice, and isolation in their communities. This year’s honorees are Father Jonathan Slavinskas of Worcester, Sister Christine Kavanagh of Providence, and IVC New England Board Chair Michael McGonagle of Boston. The event is open to anyone interested in supporting or learning more about IVC New England. For more information or to RSVP, visit https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=2033&EID=31543.
