Little Sisters to hold annual Turkey Drop
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor are requesting donations during their annual Turkey Drop at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Each day through November 23 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the religious sisters will gratefully accept donations of frozen turkeys to be prepared for Thanksgiving dinner for the residents and for resident meals throughout the year. For more information or to make special delivery arrangements, please call 401-723-4314.
St. John Paul II Parish Christmas Bazaar
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Parish, 755 Central Ave., in the St. Cecilia Church Hall will host a Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (ticket sales end at 1:30 p.m.). The bazaar will feature raffles, food, a silent auction and a variety of shopping including books, crafts, tools, plants, vendors and much more. The hall is handicap accessible. Attendees may bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the parish St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry to be eligible to enter a gift card raffle. For more information, call 401-722-1220.
Annual Holiday Bazaar
WAKEFIELD — Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., will host a holiday bazaar on November 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and will feature crafters, silent auction, bake table and café.
Surviving the Holidays: GriefShare Seminar
WESTERLY — If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, getting through the Advent and Christmas seasons can be very hard. The Surviving the Holidays GriefShare seminar can help you find your way through the difficult emotions you may be experiencing this time of year. At this meeting you will watch a video, be part of a supportive discussion group, and receive a guidebook with daily encouragement and helpful practices for your journey. You will also join in prayer with others who share your faith in Christ. The seminar will be offered at two different times: Saturday, Nov. 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St. For more information or to register, contact Linda Cunningham at
401-714-9824.
Knights to host breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus Council 2011 will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, December 1, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
First Friday Holy Hour at Chesterton Academy
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope invites you to come spend an hour in prayer and adoration of our Lord, Jesus Christ on Friday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m., in the chapel. 610 Jefferson Blvd. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.chestertonRl.org, call 401-287-2280 or email info@chestertonRl.org.
Young Adult Adoration and Confession
PROVIDENCE — Join the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Community for an Advent night of prayer and fellowship! Adoration will begin on Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s on Broadway in Providence. A game night social will take place in the church hall after prayer, food will be provided! Bible study and leadership team sign-ups will also take place. More at www.evangelizeri.org/yae.
Living Advent All Year: Practical Advice from St. Paul in Romans 12
PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon, St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will host Living Advent All Year: Practical Advice from St. Paul in Romans 12. Too often during Advent we focus only on Jesus Christ’s first coming over 2,000 years ago. However, the Church also asks us to anticipate his second coming as well during this season. St. Paul’s epistle to the Romans begins with 11 chapters chock full of deep theology. Chapter 12 begins his advice about how we are to live in response to these amazing truths of our Catholic faith. Attendees will focus on five concepts from this single chapter of St. Paul: humility, honor, hospitality, harmony and hope, and consider how to apply these concepts not only to the Advent season, but also to our lives year-round. The presenter will be Christine Rubinstein, a retired Christian psychotherapist, convert to the Catholic Church, and parishioner at St Patrick’s.
St. John Baptist annual Bazaar
PAWTUCKET —St. John Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon - 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will feature themed basket raffle, money raffle, jewelry, custom t-shirts, plants, Christmas decorations, Grandma’s attic, baked goods, food and much more.
A Knight of Charity & Lights
RUMFORD — Rhode Island State Council Knights of Columbus will host the State Charity Gala: A Knight of Charity & Lights on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 – 4:30 p.m., at the Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Ave. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.kofcri.
Bristol County Chorus to perform at St. Mary’s Church
BRISTOL —The Bristol County Chorus will present their 43rd annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood St., 3 p.m. The chorus, accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra, will be conducted by Director of Music Nicholas Rocha. Presenting, “Come All Ye Faithful,” the program features festive holiday music for young and old. Some of this year’s holiday favorites include “Christmas Time is Here,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and a special arrangement of “O Magnum Mysterium” written and conducted by Mr. Rocha. Tickets are available at the door and at the George Hail Library in Warren, Paper Packaging and Panache in Bristol, and online through brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bristolcountychorus.
