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Special Event Listings for 10.30.25

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A Jubilee Celebration of Sacred Art

PROVIDENCE — A Jubilee Celebration of Sacred Art will take place at St. Patrick Church Hall on Saturday, Nov. 1, from noon to 5 p.m. Come meet local and regional artists whose works reflect and give glory to God. Some of the art will be available for purchase.

Christmas Bazaar

WOONSOCKET — St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish will hold its Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 174 Harris Ave. The kitchen will be open for eat-in or take-out, featuring favorite dishes like golabki, cabbage soup, hand pinched pierogi, homemade kielbasa, and zapiekanki (Polish pizza). The event will also have a homemade pastry table, a boutique booth, attic treasure table, games of chance and much more.

Open House at Saint Raphael Academy

PAWTUCKET — Saint Raphael Academy invites prospective students and their families to an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 2, from noon to 2 p.m. Check-in will be in Alumni Hall, 194 Walcott St. Families of students interested in entering as freshmen in fall 2026 or as a transfer student will take a student-led tour, meet with faculty, staff, and coaches, and discover the variety of sports and extra-curricular activities. Register online at www.saintrays.org.

St. Raymond’s Annual Christmas Bazaar

PROVIDENCE — St. Raymond’s Church will be holding its Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church hall (lower level) located at 1240 North Main Street. Start your Christmas shopping here where you will find a Cash Raffle, Gift/Basket Raffle, Crafts, Baked Goods, and Hot Food. Visit www.straymonds.com for directions. For more information, please call the parish office, 351-4224.

Saint Anthony Holiday Bazaar & Flea Market

NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Parish, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host its annual Holiday Bazaar and Flea Market on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parish center. The event will feature a pot of gold, themed basket raffle, crafts, bake shop, and children’s activities. The kitchen opens at 11 a.m. each day. Admission is free. For more information call 401-353-3120.

Holy Ghost Church’s 91st Parish Reunion Dinner

PROVIDENCE — Come and celebrate Holy Ghost Church’s 91st Parish Reunion Dinner at Venus de Milo on Saturday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m.The Ambrosiani band will be playing. For information and tickets, please contact Emanuela at 401-944-3499.

47th Annual Holiday Bazaar at Christ the King Church

WEST WARWICK — The Christ the King holiday bazaar will be held in the church hall, 124 Legris Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy the social table, grandma’s attic, bake table, cafe, crafts, jewelry, candy, kid’s booth, wine and dine, and a major raffle. The event is handicap accessible.

Harvest Dance

WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., will hold a Harvest Dance on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the church hall. Manny Massa and The Goat Roper Band will perform. Admission is a small fee at the door, and it includes coffee, tea, and pastry. A silent auction and raffle will be held. We ask you to bring a pastry to share if you are able to.

Day of Evangelization at St. John Paul II Parish

PAWTUCKET — On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John Paul II Parish, 755 Central Ave., and the Legion of Mary will host a Day of Evangelization. The event will be presided over by Father Stephen Battey with Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. This grace-filled day will include Mass, formation, and parish-based missionary outreach. Registration is required; sign up online at https://forms.gle/qsFcfZ1nyngEy5iE8. For more information call the parish office at 401-722-1220, x2.

Annual Holly Berry Bazaar

WEST WARWICK — SS. John & James Parish and St. Mary Mission will hold the annual Holly Berry Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. This event takes place in the cafeteria of the school building, 17 St. John St. The bazaar features crafts, jewelry, raffles, baked goods, Grandma’s attic, and a kitchen serving pork pies, chili, and more. Santa will visit from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, call 401-821-7661.

St. Vincent de Paul Church Annual Harvest Bazaar

COVENTRY — St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6 St. Vincent de Paul St., will host its annual Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The bazaar features Madeleine’s kitchen, a basket raffle, crafts, bake goods, and grocery bingo.

St Joesph Parish Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar

WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph Parish, 1200 Mendon Road, will host a Holly Jolly Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Good Shepherd School gymnasium. The bazaar will offer more than 30 large penny social baskets, grand prizes, baked goods, homemade craft items, and numerous Christmas gifts. The Woonsocket Knights of Columbus will be selling food. If you would like to purchase a meat pie, please call ahead at 401- 651-5533 by Nov. 11.

St. Joseph Church Annual Candy Cane Bazaar

NORTH SCITUATE — The St. Joseph Church Annual Candy Cane Bazaar will take place in the church hall, 144 Danielson Pike, Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 16, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday’s bazaar will feature a giant raffle with $6,000 in total cash prizes, a penny social, a variety of hand-crafted items, baked goods, and local vendors. The kitchen will be open on both days. For more information, call 401-647-2255.

St. Rocco School to Host Open House

JOHNSON — St. Rocco School, 931 Atwood Ave, will host an Open House for new families on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Teachers and staff will meet prospective students and families for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Call to register at 401-944-2993 or email Melissa D’Amico at mdamico@stroccoschool.org.

Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience

WOONSOCKET — On Sunday, Nov. 16, from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., St. Agatha’s Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will host Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality for a guided prayerful experience re-creating a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Experience the Grotto, the water, a Rosary procession, and a Eucharistic blessing. All are welcome.

Middle School Trivia Night

WOONSOCKET — Saint Joseph’s Church, 1200 Mendon Road, will host a free Middle School Trivia Night for grades 6–9 on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 6 - 8 p.m. Bring your brainpower and a friend for fast-paced trivia rounds, snacks, and fun prizes. To register a team of up to 5, visit

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St. Bartholomew Parish Annual Turkey Trot

PROVIDENCE — St. Bartholomew Parish will host its annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall, 311 Laurel Hill Ave. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be a variety of prizes, grocery items, and turkey giveaways. For more information, contact the rectory at 401-944-4466.

The Wonder of Christmas Bazaar and Crafts Fair

BURRILLVILLE — The Wonder of Christmas Bazaar and Crafts Fair returns to the Shrine of the Little Flower, St. Theresa Church, 35 Dion Drive, from Friday, Nov. 21, noon- 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sweets and treats, kitchen favorites, cash raffles, bingo, an assortment of holiday decor will be available, and contemporary Christian singer Missy Ducharme will perform Christmas Carols Friday evening. Visit www.burrillvillecatholic.org for more information.

Magnificat International Catholic Women’s Ministry Meal

SMITHFIELD — Magnificat International Catholic Women’s Ministry RI Chapter: Our Lady of Divine Providence will hold their next meal at St. Philip’s Parish Center, 622 Putnam Pike, on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We welcome guest speakers: Pat and Don Turbitt. For registration and information, contact Linda Gatta 401-864-7731.

Sounds of the Season Concert

PROVIDENCE — The Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra will present “The Sounds of the Season” at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. The concert, featuring the music of Advent and Christmas, will benefit the Diocese of Providence’s “Keep the Heat On” fund, which assists poor and low-income families with utility expenses. Tickets for the concert may be purchased by calling the cathedral office at 401-331-2434. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of.

November Daily Raffle

WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., is having a daily raffle throughout the month of November. Prizes include a color television, gift cards to Cardi’s Furniture and Mattress, Kohl’s, Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Marshalls or HomeGoods, Walmart, and local restaurants like Palmer River Grille, Blounts Clamshack, and Amaral’s Fish and Chips. Other prizes include golf passes to Swansea Country Club and Montaup Country Club, a one-year AAA Northeast membership, a one-year East Bay Newspaper local subscription, grocery store gift cards, and many other wonderful prizes. To purchase tickets for a small fee, call 401-263-3594. Be sure to purchase by October 30 to be eligible for all drawings.

Saint Francis of Assisi Holiday Bazaar

WAKEFIELD — The annual Saint Francis of Assisi Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Father Greenan Center. The event includes a silent auction, bake sale, more than 20 vendors, and a cafe.

Serra Club Meeting

PROVIDENCE — The Serra Club will hold a meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Join to pray for vocations, learn more about the Serra Club’s work, and inquire about membership. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every other month. For more information, email ilovelucy3930@msn.com.