Variety Show at St. Barnabas
PORTSMOUTH — The St. Barnabas Festival Committee will host a variety show at the church, 1697 E Main Road, on May 16 at 6:30 p.m. There will be singing, dancing, comedy and more. This event is free and open to everyone. A donation of a non-perishable food item for the food bank would be appreciated. The variety show will be held in the church hall and is appropriate for all ages. If you are someone who has talent and would like a chance to showcase it, please contact John Beck at jbeck196@gmail.com, and we will work to get you on the stage.
Knights of Columbus to hold Boys Town of New England Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
PORTSMOUTH — The Knights of Columbus with the local Boys Town of New England will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, May 18 from 8 a.m. - noon at the St. Barnabas social hall, 1697 E Main Road. Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, coffee, juice, and water. Dine in and/or take out. All proceeds and donations will go directly to Boys Town. For more information email jbeck@gmail.com or call 401-864-7654.
Spring Breakfast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., will host a Spring Breakfast on Sunday, May 18, 9 a.m. – noon. Bring the family or bring a friend and join for a morning of food and fun. The menu will include ham, sausage, eggs, home fries, baked beans, pancakes, breakfast pastries, coffee, tea & juice. There will be multiple raffle items with a special “Split the Pot.” To purchase tickets, call the office at 401-434-3535. There will be a minimal number of tickets available at the door.
Bristol County Chorus to perform at Holy Angels Church, Barrington
BARRINGTON — The Bristol County Chorus, under the direction of Nicholas Rocha, will present their annual spring concert on Friday, May 30, 7 p.m., at Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave. Advance tickets are available locally at the George Hail Library in Warren, Paper Packaging & Panache in Bristol and Holy Angels Church in Barrington. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6648201.
Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Memorial Mass
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — Annual Celebration of Venerable Patrick Peyton’s Memorial Mass will be held at Father Peyton Center, 500 Washington St., Saturday, May 31, beginning with 3 p.m. Rosary at the burial site; 4 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. Joseph Chapel, Parking adjacent to St. Joseph Chapel with complimentary shuttle to and from the burial site. For more information, contact Michelle at mission@hcfm.org, or 508- 238-4095, ext. 2024. The Mass will also be live streamed at www.Facebook.com/FamilyRosary.
The Beauty and Truth of Catholic Teaching on End-of-Life Issues
COVENTRY — In this three-part series, Dr. Peter Colosi and other guest speakers will present the fullness of Catholic teaching on suffering, death, and dying, and explain the false premises of the euthanasia and physician assisted suicide movements, to better understand and carry out Christ’s mandate to care for the sick and dying in a manner that honors God and respects the dignity of persons. Three consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Saints John and Paul Parish Center, 341 S Main St. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, June 3: Catholic Teaching on End-of-Life Issues vs Euthanasia; Tuesday, June 10: The Catholic Perspective on End-of-Life Documents and Funeral Arrangements; Tuesday, June 17: A Catholic Understanding of Redemptive Suffering and Dying vs The Lila Manfield Sapinsley Compassionate Care Act. Light refreshments will be provided as well as plenty of time for Q&A. A free will offering will be accepted to offset the cost of this program. The SSJP Respect Life committee also is looking for donations of baby diapers – all sizes. Please bring a package with you if you can. Contact Mary for further information, 401-828-2761. All are welcome.
Divine Mercy Devotions
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi, 114 High St., will offer Divine Mercy Devotions on June 6, July 2, and August 1 at 3 p.m. Devotions will begin with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and conclude with Benediction.
Polish American Festival at Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish
COVENTRY — The Our Lady of Czenstochowa Polish American Festival will be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 from 5 -9 p.m., on school grounds at 222 MacArthur Blvd. The event will include Polish and American food, games, music, raffles and more. Frozen golombki and pierogi will also be available for sale. For more information, call 401-821-7991 or visit olcsvp.org.
Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp
PROVIDENCE — Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp will be held Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. The camp integrates children ages 10 and up, and adults with disabilities who together learn about their faith. Holy Mass is celebrated every day at noon. On the final day of camp, families are invited to join their campers at adoration, noon Mass and lunch. Camp is bilingual and wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact Irma I. Rodriguez at irodriguez@dpvd.org, 401-278-4578. Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp is hosted by the Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, St. Patrick Church, and the Moran-Ventre Charitable Foundation.
Saint Raphael Academy Concludes Centennial with Gala
PAWTUCKET — Alumni and friends of Saint Raphael Academy are cordially invited to the Centennial Celebration Gala, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet June 21. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m., and include a cocktail hour, an auction, dinner and dancing, and lots of time to relive memories from Saints’ first 100 years. Tickets are now on sale on the school website: saintrays.org/100-years/events. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Ministry offers support and Masses for Recovery
PORTSMOUTH — If you or a loved one(s) struggle with alcohol, drugs, or mental health distress, the Diocese of Providence’s St. Matthias Ministry is offering the following for you in 2025: Masses for Recovery and the Hope and Cope Recovery Group. No registration necessary, all are welcome. For further information, please contact Deacon John Silvia at 401-683-1343, ext. 208 or deaconjohn@jsilvia.com. Find more information at https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/recovery.
Prison Ministry seeking volunteers
RHODE ISLAND — There are over 500 Rhode Island Catholics in our prison system -there is a great need to support our clergy who serve in prison ministry through prayer groups, communion services, and post-incarceration ministries. Please contact the Catholic Volunteer Coordinator, Timothy Maynard, KM, at institutionalchaplain@dpvd.org or 401-462-5238.
