Advent Service
JOHNSTON — A special Advent Service in preparation for Christmas will take place at the Church of Saint Rocco, 927 Atwood Ave., on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. The parish music department will host an evening of prayer, music and reflection. Father Angelo Carusi, KCHS, pastor, will preside and Christopher Carmello, KHS, music director and parish organist, and Marissa DiBiase, LHS, assistant music director and parish cantor will lead attendees in song. The evening will feature soloists, choir and instrumentalists. Reception to follow in Café Rocco in Saint Rocco School.
Amos House volunteer opportunity
PROVIDENCE — Amos House is a leading social services agency in Providence founded by Sister Eileen Murphy in 1976. It prepares free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families from the last week of January through mid-April. Please consider donating four hours of your time each week to serve as a tax preparer or helping with document intake. Participants receive IRS training and certification. If you believe you’d enjoy using your skills to help the less fortunate in this way, and would like more information, please call Mike Speidel at 617-645-1584.
Eucharist in Scripture
PROVIDENCE — Saint Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., will host six-week video sessions on the “Eucharist in Scripture” with Dr. Scott Hahn, in Cafe Lepanto in the basement of the church. The dates are: December 16, 23, 30; January 6, 13 and 20 at 12:45 p.m., after the noon Mass. For more information, please call Dan at 401-871-7381.
St. Pius V Christmas Confession Schedule
PROVIDENCE — Saint Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., will have extra priests for confession present during the week leading up to Christmas. The schedule is as follows: Dec. 20, Dec. 22, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m.; Dec. 21 and Dec. 23, at 7 p.m.
Support group for divorced and separated Catholics
CHARLESTOWN —The Diocese of Providence is sponsoring an on-going support group for divorced and separated Catholics at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Road, in the parish center. The group will meet on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. This free support group embraces the Catholic faith and provides a peaceful place for sharing, healing and for topics related to separation/divorce. Preregistration is required. Contact: Peter Magnotta: 278-2517 or Father Paul Desmarais: 364-7214
