Little Sisters of the Poor Turkey Drop
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor will hold their annual Turkey Drop at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., from now to Sunday, Nov. 23. Drop off donations of frozen turkeys between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to be prepared for Thanksgiving dinner for the residents and resident meals throughout the year. For more information or to make special delivery arrangements, call 401-723-4314.
Knights of Columbus Dinner Fundraiser for ‘Keep the Heat On’
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Pasta Dinner fundraiser for the Bishop’s “Keep the Heat On” Initiative at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The dinner, held in memory of Bob Moniz, will include pasta, meatballs, tossed salad, garlic Italian bread and butter, coffee and tea. Children 6 and under eat for free. Please call 295-0507 for reservations by Friday, Nov. 21.
Gabriel’s Trumpet Christmas Open House
COVENTRY — Gabriel’s Trumpet, 477 Washington St., is having their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be a wide selection of Advent and Christmas items. Guests can enter to win a door prize, draw a mystery discount of 10-25%, and enjoy refreshments. For additional information, call 401-823-4884.
Malassadas at St. Barnabas
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, will be selling freshly made Malassadas in the church hall on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. You can purchase them by the dozen or just a single; just go to the lower parking lot and follow the signs. Proceeds from sales will go to support the St. Barnabas Youth Mission Trip.
Women’s Faith & Prayer Support Group Presentation
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church Women’s Faith & Prayer Support Group is presenting “Our Soul: What It Is, What Are the Parts, What It Does, & Where It’s Going,” by Providence College Assoc. Professor of Philosophy Guiseppe Butera, at Caffe Lepanto in the Church Hall, 240 Eaton St., on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
St. Eugene Church 2025 Christmas Bazaar
CHEPACHET — St. Eugene Church, 1251 Putnam Pike, will hold its 2025 Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar will feature a bake sale, crafts, food, fun, music, a penny social, raffle baskets, special raffles, a straw game, a white elephant sale, and more!
Sounds of the Season Concert planned
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.
St. Patrick’s Church Christmas Bazaar
HARRISVILLE — St. Patrick’s Church, 45 Harrisville Main St., will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include raffles, a penny social, a yard sale, and more; the kitchen will offer meatballs, dynamites, hot dogs, salads, chowder, and clam cakes.
Placement Exam at Chesterton Academy
WARWICK — The High School Placement Test (HSPT) will take place at Chesterton Academy on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All incoming students are required to take the HSPT, which will be used as a diagnostic tool to ensure students are placed in the appropriate section of each discipline and to help identify areas of academic strengths and opportunities for growth. Parents may enjoy coffee and a Q&A with the Headmaster while students complete the test; school tours will also be available. Register at www.chestertonri.org/placement-exam.
St John Baptist Bazaar
PAWTUCKET — St. John Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave. (Bullock St. entrance), will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature jewelry, plants, Christmas decorations, food, a bake sale, themed raffle baskets, a money raffle, handmade scarves and hats and more.
Christmas Concert at St. Mary of the Bay
WARREN — The Bristol County Chorus will present its 44th annual Christmas Concert, “Home for the Holidays,” at its new home, St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. The concert is accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra and will be conducted by Director of Music Nicholas Rocha, featuring contemporary and traditional Christmas music for young and old, including “Carols of Joy and Hope,” “Thou Who Wast Rich, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” and more. Tickets are available at the door and in advance at the George Hail Library in Warren, at Paper Packaging and Panache in Bristol, and online through brownpapertickets.com. For additional information, visit www.BristolCountyChorus.org.
West Bay Chorale Winter Concert: “All is Calm”
WARWICK — The West Bay Chorale will present their winter concert, “All is Calm,” a celebration of traditional carols and music for Advent and Christmas, at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. The chorale is directed by Eric W. Van Dervort and accompanied by John Boutcher, and will be joined by guest performers Tony Grelle, Amanda Santo, Brenda Young, Sharon Hope, and Catherine White. The Chorale will be collecting non-perishable food items to support the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. For further information including ticket cost, contact 401-751-1525, see West Bay Chorale on Facebook, or email info@westbaychorale.org.
Cathedral Advent Day of Recollection
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral Advent Day of Recollection is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and concluding with the 5 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. This special Advent Retreat Day will include Reflections (Sacred Scripture), Adoration, Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Confessions, and Solemn Vespers (Evening prayer), and the 5 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. The day features speakers Bishop Lewandowski and Sister Elizabeth Castro, H.M.S.P. Advance registration is required by calling 401-331-2434.
Christmas Bingo Night
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual Christmas Bingo at the church hall, 118 Taunton Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 13; doors open at 6 p.m., and games begin at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature 21 games of bingo, including 20 regular games with chances to win $50 gift cards from local businesses; the Grand Prize Game offers a 50-inch flat screen TV. Admission cost includes a 3-card strip for all regular games. Food will be available for purchase, including caçoila (pulled pork), chouriço and peppers, meatball subs, and malassadas. For more information, contact Father Peri at 401-434-0326 Ext. 3.
Sweet Spirit of Christmas
BRISTOL — The 17th Annual Sweet Spirit of Christmas, sponsored by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Rosary/Altar Society, will be held in the Monsignor Lolio Parish Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Festive trays of homemade assorted cookies and delicious holiday candies will be for sale, as will quarts of delicious homemade pasta sauce. Tickets will be for sale for the annual Christmas Raffle, with the top prize of $1,000, which will be drawn on Dec. 14. The event will feature holiday baskets, jewelry and more.
Advent Recital at St. Mary of the Bay Parish
WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St., will host an Advent Recital on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Join flutist Maria Mandico and internationally-acclaimed artists for a special Advent recital with a unique blend of voices, woodwinds, and strings for a brand new, mid-winter chamber experience. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, contact the parish at 401-245-7000 or stmary02885@gmail.com.
St. Margaret Church Annual Christmas Concert, Live Nativity
RUMFORD — St. Margaret Church will hold its annual Christmas Concert and Live Nativity in the church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Under the musical direction of Ron Procopio, this year’s concert will feature the children’s choir, senior choir, and solo performances. No tickets are required, but there will be a freewill collection, with all proceeds benefiting the Good Neighbors Food Pantry.
Our Lady of Loreto to ring in feast day with bishop and new electronic bells
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto pastor, Father Maria Julian Bernad, and parishioners will join to welcome Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R, as the principal celebrant and homilist for the parish’s patronal feast day Mass on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The parish will celebrate the patronal feast and the blessing of the newly installed electronic bell system.
ITA Volunteer Opportunity
RHODE ISLAND — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program relies on volunteer preparers to offer free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families at non-profit organizations throughout Rhode Island. Volunteers typically serve four or five hours a week from late January through mid-April, and two types of preparer education are available: a sequential self-training program and an eight-hour course over two Saturday mornings in early January. Prior tax experience is not necessary; VITA saves eligible taxpayers millions of dollars a year, is an enjoyable and interesting way to put Catholic faith into practice and is an excellent resume-builder and a gratifying way for parents and high school students to spend time together. For more information, please email Connie Speidel at rivitatraining@gmail.com.
