Rosary at St. Romuald Chapel
WAKEFIELD — All are invited to pray the Rosary and Litany of Our Lady at St. Romuald Chapel, 61 Atlantic Ave., weeknights at 5 p.m. throughout the month of October. All are welcome.
Blessing Of Animals
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will hold a Blessing of Animals on Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. in the parking lot. All are invited to participate. This event is sponsored by the St. Clare of Assisi Secular Franciscan Fraternity in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Upcoming events at Mary Mother of Mankind
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will offer a blessing of the pets in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. The parish will host a bingo night to benefit the religious education program on Friday, Oct. 18. The kitchen will be open at 5 p.m., and games begin at 6 p.m. Zumba classes will take place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., in the parish hall. All are welcome and free admission. For more information, contact the rectory at 401-231-3542.
Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress
RHODE ISLAND — The Diocese of Providence will host a Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress from Saturday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Oct. 11. The Eucharistic Rosary Congress will travel to a different parish for each 24-hour period. Locally, seven parishes in the diocese will host one day of Eucharistic Adoration each. The Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress is a week-long period of intense, around-the-clock prayer consisting of Perpetual Adoration and hourly Rosary, offered in a spirit of reparation. Visit www.dioceseofprovidence.org/Rosary for the schedule.
Human Life Guild Day
PROVIDENCE — Human Life Guild Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Thomas Tobin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Providence, homilist. Following Mass, the bishop will present the Human Life Guild Awards. Attendees will then gather in the lower cathedral for brunch to be followed by sessions from esteemed local Catholic speakers. Advanced registration required. To register, visit www.provd.io/HLG24. For more information contact Lisa Cooley at 401-278-2518, lcooley@dpvd.org.
Clothing Sale
PROVIDENCE — St. Joseph’s Church, 92 Hope St., will hold a clothing sale on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The sale will feature coats, boots, shoes and accessories, vintage items, wedding and designer gowns and more.
Rosary Coast to Coast
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish will participate in Rosary Coast to Coast on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. near the entrance of Narragansett Town Beach, praying the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. For more information, please call 401-789-7682 or visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
Life Chain
STATEWIDE — The Diocese of Providence Office of Life and Family Ministry will hold their annual Life Chain Sunday on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., in a variety of locations across Rhode Island. Everyone is invited to participate in this annual, peaceful and visual statement of solidarity of Christians of the Catholic faith and other denominations in Rhode Island. Visit dioceseofprovidence.org/Life for locations and more information.
Bible Timeline Series at St. Pius V
PROVIDENCE — The Bible Timeline Series with Jeff Cavins (on dvd) will continue to meet on Tuesdays after the noon Mass at Saint Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., in the church hall. The workshop will begin at 12:45 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, and 26.
‘Life in the Spirit’ seminar series
PROVIDENCE — Take part in the 6-week “Life in the Spirit” seminar at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., on the following dates: October 9, 15, 23, 30 and November 6 presented by Msgr. Anthony Mancini, Cathedral rector, and Diane Costantino. Booklets, parking and security provided. No registration required. For additional information, please call Terry at the Cathedral at 401-331-2434.
Giant Flea Market
CUMBERLAND — St. Joseph Church will hold a giant flea market on Saturday, Oct. 12, in the church hall, 1303 Mendon Road. The event will feature more than 20 vendors, raffles, snack bar and bake sale.
St. Joseph Church to hold fundraiser during Newport’s Broadway Street Fair
NEWPORT — St. Joseph’s Church, which is located at the corner of Mann Avenue and Broadway, will be a food vendor during Newport’s Broadway Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. The menu will feature chili, hot dogs, grilled cheese, chips, and Father Hiep’s famous spring. We’ll also have various home baked goods, along with water and coffee for sale. For more information visit, www.broadwaystreetfairnpt.com. Tours of the church will also be available.
White Mass Celebrated for all Medical Professionals
PROVIDENCE — In honor of the solemnity of St. Luke the Evangelist, Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. all doctors, nurses and all medical professionals are invited to attend the White Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 244 Smith St. Father Joseph Brice, pastor, will celebrate this Mass. The Mass is sponsored by the Catholic Medical Association. For more information visit www.cathmed.org or contact the parish at 401-421-7070 or stpatrickprov@outlook.com.
St. Francis de Sales Parish Yard Sale
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Francis de Sales Parish, 381 School St., will hold its annual indoor yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. Items include jewelry, housewares, toys, games, electronics, CDs, furniture, books, and baked goods. The kitchen will be open for refreshments.
Chesterton Academy Open House
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy, 610 Jefferson Blvd., will hold an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. The event will include morning prayer, a school tour, a presentation about classical education, and the opportunity to meet current and prospective students and families. Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope is part of a network of more than 60 Chesterton Academies nationwide, the first in New England, and the only Classical Catholic high school in Rhode Island. Register at www.chestertonri.org/oct19. For more information, call 401-287-2280 or email info@chestertonRl.org.
Fall Dance
WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave. will host a Fall Dance on October 19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be a small admission fee at the door which includes coffee and tea. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by 4’S Country/Deja Vu. The kitchen will be open selling sandwiches, pizza, favas and chourico, and soft beverages. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. There will be a raffle, 50/50 split the pot, and a silent auction. For more information, call 401-263-3594.
Experience Lourdes in Wakefield
WAKEFIELD — There will be a free Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. This live interaction experience will be guided by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality, North American Volunteers, the first Lourdes Hospitality of the Americas. Not everyone can travel to Lourdes, but the Virtual Pilgrimage can make it possible to experience this same peace and healing.
Open House
RIVERSIDE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View will host an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 12 p.m. Visit the campus for an opportunity to meet and greet with the president and principal, visit with current students, faculty, and staff, as well as receive a tour of the school. To register, visit www.Bayviewacademy.org.
St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association Homecoming
WARWICK — St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association will hold its annual Homecoming Mass and Luncheon, Sunday, Oct. 20, beginning with Mass at 11 a.m. at, St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave. Lunch immediately following Mass at The Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave. Scholarships for students attending Catholic high schools will be announced that day. For more information email SXA.Alum@gmail.com.
