11.22.07 Around the diocese

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Festival of Lights

ATTLEBORO, Mass. — The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Ave., will host its annual Festival of Lights, November 22-January 1, 2008, 5-9 p.m. The theme for this year’s illumination is “Love is Born.” Opening prayer will be recited every night at the outdoor manger at 5 p.m. La Salette Father Andre Patenaude will offer daily at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., except for Thanksgiving Day and December 8. For more information, call (508) 222-5410; or visit the Web site http.//www.lasalette-shrine.org.

Troop hosts Ocean State follies

ALBION — Boy Scout Troop 711, will host “Charlie Hall’s Ocean State Follies,” November 24, reception, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7 p.m. The show is presented for an over 21 year-old audience. A cash bar will be available. For tickets or more information, call 333-5145.

Advent wreath project

BARRINGTON — The Mother’s Group of St. Luke Church, in cooperation with the St. Luke School PTO, will hold an Advent wreath-making workshop, December 1, 3-5 p.m., in the St. Luke School gymnasium, Waldron Avenue. For those unable to attend the event, an advent wreath kit may be ordered. Refreshments will be served and all wreaths created at the workshop will be blessed by Father Robert Hawkins, pastor of St. Luke Church. For more information or to order a kit, call Jen Gildea at 289-0459.

St. Bernard presents concert

NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, will present a concert by The Diocesan Gospel Concert Choir, December 2, 7 p.m., in the church. The concert will be directed by Sareba Smith. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 295-0387.

Black Catholic Ministry Reflection Day

PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry will hold a “Day of Reflection,” Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., in the parish hall of Holy Name of Jesus Church, 99 Camp St. A program will be offered by Legionaries of Christ Father Andrew McNair. The day will end with Mass, 4 p.m. For more information, call 278-2552.