Legion of Mary celebration
PAWTUCKET—The Legion of Mary of St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., will celebrate the centennial of the birth of Venerable Edel Quinn, October 20, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the church. Father Gerald Harbour, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, will lead the recitation of the rosary, prayers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in English and Spanish. Following the service, participants will gather for lunch and a short dramatization of Quinn’s life. Participants should bring a bag lunch; refreshments and beverages will be served.
Adult faith formation program
WOONSOCKET—The Northern Rhode Island Adult Faith Formation Committee will sponsor a presentation entitled “The Controversy on Stem-Cell Research,” Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Parish hall, corner of North Main and Daniels streets.
The talk will be offered by Dominican Father Paul M. Conner, associate professor of theology, Providence College. For more information, call 766-0176.
Becket Lecture
PROVIDENCE — The Thomas Becket Association and the Brown-RISD Roman Catholic Community will sponsor the annual Becket Lecture, October 19, 4 p.m., in the Petteruti Lounge, Faunce House, Brown University. Dominican Father Brian J. Shanley, president of Providence College, will present a talk entitled “The Harmony of Faith and Reason.” The talk will explore the profound influence Thomas Aquinas’s thought had on the relationship between reason and faith in Roman Catholic theology. For more information, call 863- 2344 or visit the Web site www.brown.edu/ocrl.
Providence College lecture
PROVIDENCE — Providence College’s Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies, corner of Eaton Street and River Avenue, will present the lecture “Words and Silence: The Contemplation and Action of Thomas Merton,” October 11, 3:30-5:00 p.m., at the center. Dominican Father Thomas D. McGonigle, associate professor of history and director of the center, will present the talk, and Dominican Father Gabriel Pivarnik, instructor in theology, will be the respondent. Light refreshments will be served following the program. For more information, call 865-2870.
Office of Worship concert, workshop
WARWICK — On October 19 and 20, Jeanne Cotter, an internationally- known liturgical composer, recording and performance artist and inspirational speaker, will present a concert and workshop at St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road. The concert will be held on October 19, 7:30 p.m., followed by a retreat, “We are Called: A Day of Reflection and Renewal for Liturgical Ministers,” October 20, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m. The workshop is free but pre-registration is requested. Both events are sponsored by the diocesan Office of Worship. For concert tickets or to register for the retreat, call the Office of Worship at 278-4586.
Rosary, prayers for peace
WARREN—St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St. will hold a prayer service and recitation of the rosary for peace in the world, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., on the church lawn. Following the service, participants will process into the church for exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information, call 245-7000.
St. Bernard concert
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, will host a benefit concert, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. The concert will be performed by “Sign of Life,” the Music Ministry of St. John Vianney Church, Cumberland. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Narragansett Bay Work camp. Freewill offering will be collected. For
more information, call 295-0387.
St. Joseph adult education program
CUMBERLAND — St. Joseph Parish, 1303 Mendon Road, will offer an adult education program, October 17, 7-9 p.m. Christian Brother Charles Kitson of Ocean Tides will present a talk about raising teens in contemporary society titled “Kids: Why Can’t They
Be Like We Were?” For more information, call 333-4013.
Cathedral ‘Fall Festival’
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, One Cathedral Square, will hold a “Fall Festival,” Oct 20-21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The festival will include a bake sale, crafts, a penny social, raffles, a flea market and Christmas decorations. For more information, call 331-2434.
Flu shot clinic
PROVIDENCE—St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center, 160 Cranston St., will hold a flu shot clinic in conjunction with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 274-6783.
St. Rita craft fair
WARWICK — The Women’s Club of St. Rita Parish will hold its annual “Autumn Craft Fair,” October 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 475 Sandy Lane. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church. For more information, call 738-1800.
