Providence College theater alumni launch Wordplay podcast
PROVIDENCE — Father Matthew Powell, O.P., associate professor emeritus of theater at Providence College, and a group of Providence College theater alumni have recently launched a podcast, “Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination.” Wordplay will produce short audio plays, scenes and monologues, both dramas and comedies, which reflect the spiritual nature of the human person. The first entry is “The Diaries of Adam and Eve,” Mark Twain’s comic twist on the creation story (24 minutes). The next, ‘The Atheists’ Mass,” based on a true story by Honore de Balzac, recounts the efforts of a young intern to discover why his mentor, a great surgeon and strident atheist, sometimes attends Mass (19 minutes). In the third, “At the Smithville Methodist Church,” an irreligious father sends his child to an arts and crafts program at a local church (4 minutes). Listeners can access the plays at: http:feeds.transistor.fm/wordplay-theater-for-the-ear-and-the-imagination. Or, one can simply Google wordplay: theater for the ear and imagination. Father Powell hopes to add new episodes approximately every four months.
Patriotic Concert to be held at St. Kevin Church
WARWICK — St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane Warwick, will welcome the 88th Army Band in a Patriotic Concert to be held at the parish on Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. In-person audience attendance at the concert is welcome and will follow current health guidelines. The event will also be live-streamed on the parish website https://stkevin-stbenedict.org. When on the website, select “Click to view a live-stream mass at St. Kevin Church.” The concert pays tribute to military and first-responders, and is a great kick-off to summer.
Memorial Day Mass to be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery
BLACKSTONE, Mass. — On Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, continuing a long standing tradition, a public open-air Mass will be offered at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery on Farm Street, Blackstone, Mass., at 10 a.m., on behalf of all the faithful departed buried there. Relatives and friends are encouraged to bring a folding chair and to respect all coronavirus guidelines in effect on that date. Father John A. Kiley will offer the Mass and Wayne and Becky Kilcline will coordinate music and liturgical participation.
Jon Polce to share music, testimony at Magnificat event
GREENVILLE — All women are invited to attend a unique Magnificat morning highlighted by an extraordinary vocalist and composer, Jon Polce, who will share his music and testimony, Part 2. This event will be held at St. Philip Church, Greenville, on Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. – noon. Reservations required. Contact: Linda Gatta at 401-864-7731 or Diane Baron at 225-1141. CDC guidlines will be followed.
Knights of Columbus to host annual golf tournament
HOPE VALLEY — The Knights of Columbus will host its 9th annual golf tournament on August 14 at the Richmond Country Club. For more information or to register, visit popepiusxii.org/golf.
Pax Christi shares update on Poor People’s Campaign
PROVIDENCE — On Monday, May 24, the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) will submit a Resolution to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The Resolution will propose a number of legislative actions to end poverty now; its detailed contents will be available after that date. There is a chapter of the PPC in Rhode Island which will publicize those details.
Save the Date: Diocesan Youth Day 2021
CUMBERLAND — The 2021 Diocesan Youth Day will take place on September 11, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima Drive. This year’s theme is “Empowered,” and will welcome special musical guest Cooper Ray. The event will feature faith, food, fun, friends and more. For more information, visit catholicyouthri.org.
