Bingo night to benefit religious education
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will host a bingo night to benefit the parish religious education program on Friday, July 26. The kitchen will be open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. All are welcome to participate. For more information, contact the rectory at 401-231-3542.
Outdoor movie nights
CRANSTON — The Knights of Columbus, Rev. Richard A. Donnelly Council No. 322, will host free outdoor family movie nights at St. Mark Church, in the parish field, 31 Poplar Drive. Gates open 45 minutes before the film’s start time. The schedule is as follows: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian — Friday, July 26, 8 p.m.; Ant-Man — Friday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Star Wars (VII): The Force Awakens — Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Spider-Man: Homecoming — Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.; The Avengers — Friday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. Seating will be available but limited. Please consider bringing your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the movie. Hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, candy, and drinks will be sold.
Summer 2024 Evangelization Week, July 29 – Aug. 2
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Vocations Office and the Office of Family, Youth, & Young Adult Evangelization have planned the first ever Evangelization Week, taking place Mon., July 29 – Fri., Aug. 2. Open to men and women ages 16-35, each event promises opportunities for participants to encounter Christ: Monday: “Encounter Providence” at St. Patrick Church Soup Kitchen (plus Awful-Awfuls!); Tuesday: “Streets & Sports” at Bishop Hendricken in Warwick includes teaching on the Saints and pizza; Wednesday: “Chillin’ & Grillin’” is evening prayer at Our Lady of Providence Seminary with a cookout and the opportunity to also ‘Grill the Seminarians;’ Thursday: “PVD Church Crawl” is an architectural tour of our beautiful Providence churches and includes candlelit night prayer and food; Friday: “Friday Night Fever” is a Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Philip Church, Greenville, with veneration of St. John Vianney Relic and food. Visit https://www.evangelizeri.org/events for all the details and to RSVP. For more information, contact Father Ryan Simas at fathersimas@gmail.com 401-331-1316.
Summer Tent Revival
CHARLESTOWN — St. Mary’s and St. Francis of Assisi parishes welcome the community to attend the Summer Tent Revival July 29-31, 6 – 7:30 p.m., at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Road. The guest presenter will be Deacon Art Miller. For more information, contact Deacon John Dowd at 401-783-4411.
Basketball Clinic at Chesterton Academy
WARWICK — This summer, Chesterton Academy, 610 Jefferson Blvd., will host its first basketball clinic for seventh and ninth graders the mornings of July 29 - July 31. Participants will be taught basketball skills and fundamentals including handling, passing, dribbling, shooting, and rebounding. Register at: chestertonri.org/basketball Please reach out with any questions, info@chestertonri.org or 401-287-2280.
Italian Heritage Mass and Dinner Dance
WEST WARWICK — Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual Italian Heritage Mass and Dinner Dance on Saturday, Aug. 3. This year it will be held in memory of Rev. Richard A. Bucci. The feast will begin with Mass at 5 p.m. in the church, followed by the dinner dance at the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown. Music provided by a DJ. Dinner will be a choice of steak or baked stuffed chicken. For tickets, contact Angela (401-287-5624 or angsantilli@gmail.com or Ashley avilla1047@gmail.com, or by calling the rectory at 401-821-4184.
Magnificat Rhode Island Chapter Meal
CRANSTON — Magnificat Rhode Island, an international women’s ministry, will hold its next breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Santa Maria Di Prada Hall, 29 Walnut Grove Ave. The guest speaker will be Diana Santo. Please attend for an experience of faith, sharing, prayer and spirit-filled music with Jon Polce. For reservations, ticket price, and further information contact Linda Gatta 401-864-7731, www.magnificat-ministry.net/chapter/ri-providence.
A Day with Mary
WEST WARWICK — St. John and James Parish will host a Day with Mary at St. Mary Mission Church, 70 Church St., on Saturday, Aug. 3. The schedule is as follows: 8 a.m. Holy Mass (Latin), with the Our Lady of Fatima procession, crowning of Our Lady, Rosary and mediations; 10 a.m. coffee break; 10:20 a.m. Fatima video and presentation in parish hall; 11:10 a.m. Q and A with priest; 11:25 Meditation on the Brown Scapular; 11:45 a.m. Enrollment in the Brown Scapular and investiture in the Miraculous Medal; 12 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; 1:10 p.m. Benediction; 1:25 p.m. Farewell procession. For more information, call Brother Leo Mary, FTI at 401-644-3699.
Faith on Fire
GREENVILLE — Young adults (ages 18-29) are invited to an evening around the fire, Friday July 26, Friday, Aug. 9, 7- 9 p.m., at St. Philip Church, which includes a talk from a local priest/speaker, fellowship and snacks and s’mores. These are free events. Bring a friend. For more information contact reled@saintphilip.com.
Our Lady of the Rosary plans Parish Feast and Procession
PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of the Rosary will celebrate its parish feast on August 9 - 11. There will be homemade Portuguese food specialties, including Malassadas (doughboys), live entertainment each evening, and amusement rides for the children. On Friday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Bishop Richard G. Henning will be the main celebrant and homilist at the Mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. Following the Mass, there will be a candlelight procession and the recitation of the rosary through the streets of Fox Point. All are welcome to attend.
Knights plan golf tournament
RICHMOND — The Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII Council in Narragansett will host its 12th annual Golf Tournament at the Richmond Country Club, 74 Sandy Pond Road, on Saturday, August 10. To date, the tournament has provided over $76,000 in seminarian scholarships and more than $40,000 to local charities. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Steak fry lunch at 1 p.m. Tee sign sponsorships are also available. For more information on either, visit www.popepiusxii.org/golf or email kofc5295golftournament@gmail.com.
Permanent Diaconate Class being called, applications due Aug. 15
PROVIDENCE —The Permanent Diaconate is a calling to be a servant of Christ and His church. The Diocese of Providence is currently recruiting a new Permanent Diaconate class, for more information as well as how to apply please visit https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/deacon-formation-program and/or contact Deacon Bud Remillard, diocesan coordinator of Deacon Formation at 401-278-4604 or
LRemillard@dpvd.org.Knights plan $5,000 Raffle
CRANSTON — Rev. Richard A. Donnelly, Council No. 322 of the Knights of Columbus will conduct a $5,000 Raffle in honor of the Feast of Blessed McGivney. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Those interested in purchasing a ticket online at https://www.kofccouncil322.square.site. The drawing will be held on August 11, at St. Mark Church, 9 Garden Court.
Young adult community service day August 17
PROVIDENCE — Join the Diocese of Providence on Saturday, August 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a fulfilling and impactful Young Adult Day of Community Service. This event brings together young adults in the diocese to volunteer their time and effort in various service projects. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in activities such as ministry to the homeless, nursing home visits, and various diocesan projects. For schedule, registration, and more information, visit https://www.evangelizeri.org/events/young-adult-community-service-day.
Little Sisters of the Poor to hold Summer Soirée
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor of Pawtucket will their Summer Soirée on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., Pawtucket. Tickets include wine and craft beer as well as small bites from area restaurants. The event will take place outdoors in the residence’s garden. All proceeds will support the Little Sisters’ mission of caring for the elderly poor. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available online at littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org. For more information on the Summer Soirée, email pwdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org or call 401-305-4001.
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Youth Ministry to host Motorcycle Run
CUMBERLAND — Our Lady of Fatima Parish’s Youth Ministry will host a motorcycle run on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the parish, One Fatima Drive. The schedule for the day is as follows: 9 a.m.: Registration; 10 a.m.: Blessing of the Bikes; 10:30 a.m.: Bike run begins. Registration includes breakfast, shirt, participation in the bike run, and lunch. For more information, contact Luis at olffeastri@gmail.com and/or 401-263-7312.
St. Joseph Parish plans Polish Festival
CENTRAL FALLS — St. Joseph Parish, 391 High St., will hold its annual Polish Festival, September 6 – 8; Friday, Sept 6 (6 p.m.-12 a.m.); Saturday, Sept. 7 (6 p.m.-12 a.m.); and Sunday, Sept. 8 (noon - 5 p.m.) The festival will include delicious Polish and American food, games of chance, children’s entertainment and live music. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Gala for Chesterton Academy High School
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope will host their fundraiser dinner on Thursday, October 3, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. Dinner and program will follow at 7 p.m. Your support helps Chesterton Academy provide a life-changing classical Catholic education for students and families in Rhode Island. Please visit www.ChestertonRi.org/gala-tickets to purchase tickets.
UNBOUND Prayer Ministry Team
WESTERLY — Unbound is a ministry of healing at St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St., in which a trained prayer team prays with individuals to assist them in overcoming the spiritual obstacles they encounter in their path of Christian discipleship and take hold of greater freedom in Christ. Individuals who come for Unbound prayer share their personal story related to the area where they sense they need freedom and are led by the prayer team through a series of prayers based on the Five Keys of Unbound: First Key: Repentance and Faith; Second Key: Forgiveness; Third Key: Renunciation; Fourth Key: Taking Authority; Fifth Key: The Father’s Blessing. For more information or to schedule a confidential UNBOUND Prayer session please call 401-596-2535 ext. 3 or email pa@stpxri.org.
