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Special Event Listings for 10.28.21

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New Store Hours at Gabriel’s Trumpet Book & Gift shop
COVENTRY — Gabriel’s Trumpet Book & Gift shop, 477 Washington St., will have new hours effective November 1, 2021. The store will be open Thursday 12 – 5 p.m.; Friday 12 – 5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, call 401-823-4884.
Unbound Prayer Ministry
WESTERLY — Unbound Prayer Ministry is a confidential prayer session, offered by St. Pius X Church, which helps individuals unpack conflicting aspects of their life story including childhood trauma, addiction or repetitive sin that holds us back from believing in God’s love for us. Unbound is a safe, loving, and effective model of prayer ministry and helps us respond to the good news of the Gospel and apply truth to our lives using the Five Keys: Repentance and Faith, Forgiveness, Renunciation, Authority and The Father’s Blessing. For more information, or to schedule a prayer session, visit www.heartofthefather.com or call the rectory at 401-596-2535 ext. 2.
St. Jude Novena
PROVIDENCE — The weekly St. Jude Novena at St. Agnes Church in Providence has a new time. During the late fall and winter months the St. Jude Novena will be held at 12 p.m. rather than 6 p.m. The new time begins Tuesday, Nov. 2. The Novena will remain at 12 p.m. until the Spring, when Daylight Savings Time begins.
Saint Francis of Assisi Church to host Bazaar
WAKEFIELD — Saint Francis of Assisi Bazaar will be held Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the church hall on the campus of the Church. The event will feature more than 16 craft vendors, a silent auction, bake sale and lunch available.
St. John Neumann Parish to host annual Christmas Bazaar
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Parish, 257 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, Mass., will host a Christmas Bazaar in their parish hall, on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature a wide-variety of booths, gift basket raffles, money raffles, an assortment of home baked goods, Chinese auction, lottery ticket raffles, antiques and collectibles, guest vendors and lunch. Wheelchair accessible.
Christmas Bazaar at St. Agatha Church
WOONSOCKET — St. Agatha Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the church hall. The bazaar will feature raffles, games of chance, a cash prize grand raffle, gift baskets, and food. For more information, call the parish office at 767-2950.
St. Raymond Church to host annual bazaar
PROVIDENCE — Saint Raymond Church will host a bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., in the parish hall, 1240 North Main St. The event will include a basket raffle, cash raffle, penny social raffle, crafts and knitted nook, and more. For those unable to attend, tickets for the featured baskets can be purchased by completing a form and mailing it with the check to Parish Office, 2 Matilda Street, Providence, RI, 02904. To learn how to buy tickets and also view the actual pictures of the featured baskets, visit www.straymonds.com or the parish Facebook page. Call the parish office at 401-351-4224 with any questions. The Christmas Treasures Sale will not be part of this event. It will be hosted on November 20, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Christmas Bazaar
WOONSOCKET — St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish will host a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the parish center, 174 Harris Ave. The event will feature Polish and American food, a pastry booth, games of chance, many booths for shopping, 50/50 raffle, lollipop and pick-a-straw.
The Providence Singers to perform at area churches
PROVIDENCE —The Providence Singers will host a free performance of Brahms’ “Ein deutches Requiem” on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m., at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Dr. Christine Noel conducts this beloved masterwork with organ and timpani accompaniment. The choir will be joined by baritone Dana Whiteside and soprano Chelsea Basler. The Requiem will also be performed on Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Mary’s Parish Church,Bristol. Tickets for the November 6 concert and reservations for the free November 7 concert can be made through eventbrite. More information is available at www.ProvidenceSingers.org.
Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish to host Holiday Bazaar
COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish, 222 MacArthur Blvd., will hold their Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Polish and America food will be served from 11 a.m. until sold out. The event will feature raffles, children’s games, crafts, theme baskets, baked goods, cookie bingo and more. Frozen Polish food will also be available from 9 a.m. until sold out. For more information, call 821-7991 or visit olcsvp.org.
Holy Trinity Parish Christmas Bazaar
WOONSOCKET — Holy Trinity Parish will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Msgr. Gadoury School Hall, 1371 Park Ave., which is handicap accessible. The event will feature photos with Santa, gift certificates, themed baskets, special raffles, “Split the Pot,” and vendors with hand knitted items, jewelry, crafts, Christmas decorations, homemade fudge and baked goods and much more. The kitchen will be open for continental breakfast and lunch.
St. Kevin Parish to hold Christmas Bazaar
WARWICK — St. Kevin Parish will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Bishop Hendricken High School, 2615 Warwick Ave. Booths will include baked goods and sweets, handcrafted gifts and decorations, knit and crochet, “new to you,” Christmas décor and more. The event will feature many raffles, including a cash prize raffle. Drinks and snacks will be available in the cafeteria. For more information, call the church at 401-737-2638.
Knights to host complimentary breakfast for veterans and first responders
LINCOLN — The Lincoln Council Knights of Columbus will host a complimentary breakfast for veterans and first responders on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8 – 11 a.m., at the Columbus Club, 171 Jenckes Hill Road. This event is in honor of their service to our country and community, veterans, first responders and family members in the community are welcome to attend and will be served by members of the Knights of Columbus.
Knights to host council breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Holiday Bazaar to benefit St. Robert’s Food Shelf
JOHNSTON — A fundraising holiday bazaar featuring food, a straw game, raffles, a silent auction and many vendor tables will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Church Hall, 1804 Atwood Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Robert’s Food Shelf, which provides food to all neighbors in need. Join us for fun and fellowship while helping our neighbors. For general information, contact Sandy at 946-3262 or Terry at 331-7075.
Mass of Thanksgiving
CRANSTON — The Diocese of Providence Office of Life and Family along with Rhode Island Right to Life, Mother of Life Pregnancy Center and the Warwick Council Knights of Columbus invites the community to a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving offered for the closing of the Broad Street Abortion Clinic in Cranston. Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m., by Father Thomas Woodhouse. For more information, please contact Lisa Cooley, coordinator of the Office of Life and Family, 401-278-2518 or lcooley@dioceseofprovidence.org.
Public Square Rosary
WARWICK — The Warwick Knights of Columbus and the Legion of Mary will host a Public Square Rosary on the front lawn of the Warwick Knights of Columbus Hall, 475 Sandy Lane, on Nov. 13, at noon, rain or shine, so please bring chair and umbrella if needed. Contact Edward Gallagher, Legion of Mary of Rhode Island, Providence Comitium, 401-573-3630, for more information about this Public Square Rosary. This special Holy Rosary is part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Legion of Mary.
Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church
CENTRAL FALLS — The Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Church, 391 High St., will be held on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the parish center, located across the street from our Church. There will be Polish and American food and pastry, knitted items, raffles and pictures with Santa. For more information call 401- 723-5427 or visit facebook.com/stjosephpolishchurchcf.
Children’s New Coat and Toy Drive
CENTRAL FALLS — A children’s new toy and new coat drive will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, 391 High St., November 13 – 21. All donations from infant to teen may be dropped off in boxes marked for donations in the vestibule during the following weekend Masses: Saturday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14 at the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses; Saturday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 21 at the 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. This drive is to benefit all children in the community. For more information call 401- 723-5427 or visit facebook.com/stjosephpolishchurchcf.
Woonsocket Knights to sponsor Blood Drive
WOONSOCKET — Woonsocket Knights of Columbus Council #113 will sponsor a Blood Drive on Sunday, November 14, at St. Joseph’s Church, Fr. Blain Hall, 1200 Mendon Road, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Appointments may be made online at www.ribc.org/drives. To book use sponsor code 0592. Walk-ins are welcome as well.