Black History Month Mass, dinner planned
PROVIDENCE - The diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry, in collaboration with St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., will sponsor a Mass and celebration in honor of Black History Month, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m., in the church. The Mass will include music performed by the Diocesan Gospel, Holy Name of Jesus, Haitian Youth Group, Hmong Youth, Hispanic and Bishop McVinney School Youth choirs. Following Mass, there will be a dinner featuring ethnic foods, and a presentation by Bela Teixeira, executive director, Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. For more information, call 278-4552.
MOSJ announces Pawtuxet Valley breakfast
WEST WARWICK - Men of all ages are invited to join the Men of St. Joseph' s first breakfast in Pawtuxet Valley, Feb. 24, 8-10 a.m., at Christ the King Church, Rt. 117. The group will gather for Mass at 8 a.m., followed by a hot catered breakfast, conversation and prayer. For more information, visit online, www.christthekingwwri.org; or call 821-9228.
Blood drives scheduled for Catholic sites
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Blood Center has announced the following blood drives for the following Catholic sites: St. Augustine Church, school cafe, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, donor coach, 200 High Service Ave., North Providence, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care, 7th floor conference room, 21 Peace St., Providence, Feb. 21, noon-4 p.m.; St. Gregory the Great Church, parish hall, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick, Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; St. Anthony Church, donor coach, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m; Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church, parish hall, 1081 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, Feb. 25, 8:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Penitents plan 'Lenten Day of Recollection' TIVERTON - The Confraternity of Penitents will host a "Lenten Day of Reflection," Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 311 Hooper St. The event will include registration, recitation of the rosary, Mass, conferences, the sacrament of reconciliation, adoratation of the Blessed Sacrament and the Stations of the Cross. The presenter is Carmeltite Father John of the Trinity. A free offering will be collected. Participants are requested to bring a dish for the pot luck lunch; beverages will be provided. For more information, call 849-5421; or visit the Web site, www.penitents.org/events.html.
Workshop planned about domestic violence
WAKEFIELD - The Faith Alliance of South County, a newly-formed group of persons of faith seeking to end domestic violence, will present a workshop entitled "When Love Hurts: Dealing with Domestic Abuse," Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Peace Dale Congregational Church, 261 Columbia St., Wakefield. Panelists will include Father John P. Soares, Catholic chaplain, the University of Rhode Island; and Deacon Stephen R. Cote, diocesan Coordinator, Office of Marriage Preparation. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 278-4577.
St. Bartholomew Parish plans supper
PROVIDENCE - St. Bartholomew Parish, 297 Laurel Hill Ave., will host a "Jubilee Cavati and Polenta Supper," Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m., in the Edward Dimartino Sr. Parish Hall. The event marks the parish's 100th anniversary. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information or tickets, call the rectory, 944-4466.
St. Adalbert Parish sets dinner-dance
PROVIDENCE - St. Adalbert Parish, 864 Atwells Ave., will host a "Mardi Gras Dinner-Dance," Feb. 17, 6 p.m., in the parish hall. The event will include dinner, dancing and entertainment provided by the band "Stop." Seating is limited. For more information or tickets, call 351-9306.
Christ the King Church presents lecture
KINGSTON - Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road, will present an adult education program, entitled "Reconstructing Catholicism: The Way Into the Future," Feb. 26, 7 p.m., in the parish hall. The presenter will be Dr. Robert Ludwig, professor of pastoral theology and director of the Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University, Chicago. The talk will focus on "the core of our Catholic faith" as it shapes our way into the future. For more information, call 783-7459.
Our Lady of Loreto to host Scripture Study
EAST PROVIDENCE - Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., will host a Scripture Study, Feb. 20, 7-8 p.m., in the parish meeting room. Timothy Reid, a member of the Bishop Hendricken High School faculty, will discuss "Mark's Gospel." Registration is necessary, and participants should bring a Bible to the class. For more information or to register, call 434-3535.
St. Mary of the Bay Church holds 'soup night'
WARREN - St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., will hold a "Mardi Gras Soup Night," Feb. 17, 6 p.m., in the lower church. The menu will feature ethnic soups and breads, dessert and coffee. The event will also include several raffles. For more information or tickets, call 245-7000, ext. 10.
St. Theresa Church to hold card party
BURRILLVILLE - St. Theresa Church, 35 Dion Drive, will host a card party, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. The event will include a penny social and special monetary raffle. Refreshments will be served; fudge will be sold. For more information, call 568-8280.
Parish offers Lenten fish and chips
BURRILLVILLE - St. Theresa Church, 35 Dion Drive, will offer fish and chips every Friday during Lent, beginning Feb. 23, noon-7 p.m., in the church hall. Take-out is available. For more information, call 568-8280.
Healing Mass celebrated at All Saints
WOONSOCKET - Sunday Mass and Healing Service will be celebrated Feb. 18 at All Saints Parish, 323 Rathbun St. The rosary will be prayed and individual confessions heard beginning at 1:45 p.m., followed by Mass at 2:15 p.m. The church is handicap accessible. For more information, call the rectory 762-1100.
St. Brigid Church plans 'Mardi Gras'
JOHNSTON - The Social Supportive Ministry of St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will sponsor a "Mardi Gras," Feb. 18, 1 p.m., in the church hall. The event will include a ham and bean dinner, entertainment provided by the children of the parish, a "Bourbon Street Parade" and surprise entertainment. For more information or tickets, call 944-2021.
