6.7.07 Around the diocese

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Loreto Scripture study

EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Parish will host a Scripture study, June 19, 7-8 p.m, in the parish meeting room, 346 Waterman Ave. Timothy Reid, who holds a master’s degree in theology from Providence College, will offer an overview of 1 and 2 Samuel, from the Old Testament. There is no charge for the talk, but registration is necessary. Participants are requested to bring a Bible. For more information or to register, call 434-3535.

Sacred Heart feast

EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church, 118 Taunton Ave., will host its annual patronal feast, June 8-10. A Mass of Anointing will be celebrated June 9, 10 a.m. The patronal Feast Mass will be celebrated June 10, 11 a.m., followed by a procession featuring a statue of the Sacred Heart. The event will include food, entertainment, a grand raffle and more. Booths will be open Friday, 8-11 p.m.; Saturday, 6-11 p.m., and Sunday, 5-10 p.m. For more information, call 434-0326.

Knights’ blood drive

PAWTUCKET — The Knights of Columbus, St. Cecilia Council No. 12613, will host a blood drive, June 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the church hall. Blood donors will receive a complimentary breakfast. For more information, call (508) 761-9841.

St. Anthony feast

NORTH PROVIDENCE — St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host its annual parish feast in honor of St. Anthony of Padua, June 8-13. The feast will include a musical cabaret, June 8, 7p.m.; and a special Feast Mass, June 10, 11:30 a.m., followed by an outdoor eucharistic celebration. The event will also include “A Taste of Italy,” featuring food from local Italian restaurants, entertainment, raffles, children’s activities and games, 1-9 p.m., in the parish center. A parish mission will be conducted by Father Patrick A. Martin, June 11-13, 7 p.m. Father Martin will also be available to hear confession and for spiritual counsel every day during the mission, 9-11 a.m., and 6-7 p.m., in the Trinity Chapel. For more information, call 353-3120.

Holy Ghost concert

TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 311 Hooper St., will host a concert by Christian musician John Polce, June 8, 7 p.m. The event will include music, prayer and reflection. For more information, call 624-8131; or visit the Web site www.HolyGhost.org.

Yard sale, road race

PROVIDENCE —St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will host a yard sale, June 9, 9 a.m.-noon, and a 5K road race and walk through historic Smith Hill and Elmhurst, 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 274-9922.