9.20.07 Around the Diocese

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Harvest supper

WARWICK—St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 596 Jefferson Blvd., will host a harvest supper, Sept.

29, following the 5 p.m. Mass, in the parish hall. The supper will follow Mass, 4 p.m. The menu

will include ham, baked beans, cole slaw, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and lemonade.

For tickets or more information, call 737-5191.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Haunted Labyrinth

CRANSTON—The Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Ave., will host its annual

Haunted Labyrinth, Sept. 28- 30; Oct. 4-7; Oct. 11-14; Oct. 18-21; Oct. 25-31, 7-10 p.m.

This year’s theme is “The City of No Return.” The attraction is open rain or shine; indoor waiting space and group rates are available. For more information, call 943-8686, or visit the Web site www.hauntedlabyrinth.com.

Pax Christi R.I. program

WARWICK — St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Ave., will host a Pax Christi meeting, Sept. 30, 7-9:15 p.m. The program, “Being a Catholic in Time of War,” will address Catholic social teaching on conflict resolution in times of international crisis. For more information, call 781-7226.

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz

JOHNSTON — The local Filipino Catholic community will gather to celebrate the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, at St. Rocco Parish Center, 927 Atwood Ave., Sept, 22, noon. The event will begin with Mass, celebrated by Father Vincent Gaboury, followed by a celebration dinner. Entertainment will be provided by the Pamas Dance Troupe. For more information, call 946-1998.

Cathedral organ concert

PROVIDENCE—The Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, One Cathedral Square, will host an organ recital, Sept.23, 3 p.m. The concert will feature Kevin Clarke, organist and Choirmaster at the Church of the Incarnation, one of the largest Episcopal churches in the United States. A free-will offering will be accepted.

Franciscan Missionaries’ Mass

NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., will host a

Mass, Sept. 29, 9 a.m., in the Holy Family Chapel. Benefactors and individuals enrolled through the sale of religious greeting and sympathy cards will be remembered at the Mass. For more information, call 353-5800.

Anointing Mass

JOHNSTON — The parish nurses of St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will sponsor a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. Anyone suffering from an acute or chronic illness, or preparing for surgery is welcome to receive the sacrament. Assistance will be provided to enter the church. For more information, call 944-2232.

‘Autumn Leaves Bazaar’

HARRISVILLE—St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, 35 Dion Drive, will hold its annual “Autumn

Leaves Bazaar,” Sept. 28, noon-7 p.m.; Sept. 29, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will include arts and crafts, a penny social, a silent auction, knitted items and more. Kitchen specialties include fish and chips on Friday; a macaroni and meatball dinner on Saturday, after 4 p.m.; and chowder and clam cakes, Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 568-8280.

St. Xavier alumnae gathering

EAST GREENWICH — The St. Francis Xavier Alumnae Association will hold its annual homecoming,

Oct. 21, beginning with Mass, noon, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St. The Mass will honor the Class of 1957. Following Mass, there will be a luncheon at the Quidnessett Country Club, North Kingstown. For more information, call 521-1793.

Cluny Fair

NEWPORT — The Cluny School, 75 Brenton Road, will host its annual Cluny Fair, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the school grounds. The event will include a silent auction, white elephant table, crafts and vendors, country kitchen, a cake walk, raffles, pumpkin decorating, a scarecrow making workshop, hayrides and more. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 849-2850.

St. Lucy healing service

MIDDLETOWN — St. Lucy Church, 909 WestMain Road, will

host a healing service and Mass, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. The Mass will be celebrated by La Salette Father Andre Patenaude. Following Mass, individual anointing of the sick will be available. For more information, call 849 9764.

Harvest Festival Weekend

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will host its annual Harvest Festival Weekend, Sept. 21, 6- 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 22, 5-10:30 p.m.; and Sept. 23, 1-8 p.m. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated Sept. 23, noon. The event will include food, entertainment and fun-filled activities for the whole family. For more information, call 434-4060.