Holy Hour for vocations to priesthood to be celebrated on eve of ordinations
EAST GREENWICH — On the eve of ordinations to the priesthood, please join the ordinandi for a Holy Hour for Vocations on Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at the Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St. The Most Reverend Robert C. Evans., D.D., J.C.L., Auxiliary Bishop of Providence, will preside and Father Joseph R. Upton, Chaplain of The Prout School and URI will be the homilist. On Saturday, June 25, all are invited to attend the Priesthood Ordination of Rev. Mr. Nathan J. Ricci and Rev. Mr. Jorge V. Rocha at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence at 10 a.m. with the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., Bishop of Providence, presiding. All are invited to join in these celebrations. For additional information, please call the Office of Vocations at 331-1316.
Holy Angels to host ‘White Elephant’ Rummage Sale
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave., will host a “White Elephant” Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. – noon, at the parish. The sale will feature housewares, toys and games, CDs and movies, jewelry and other items available for purchase.
Hope and Cope Support Group date announced
PORTSMOUTH — The East Bay Hope and Cope Support Group, for those struggling with addiction, alcoholism, mental distress, or dealing with a loved one in need of recovery will meet Sunday, June 26 at 5 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, in the Chapel Meeting Room (located beneath the Chapel). This program is free. No registration is required. For more information email Deacon John Silvia at deaconjohn@silvia.com.
Bishop Athanasius Schneider to visit Holy Ghost and Holy Name Churches
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will host Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Mary Most Holy in Kazakhstan and author of “Dominus Est — It Is the Lord!” on June 28. Bishop Schneider will give a talk entitled “The Immutability of the Catholic Faith and the Crisis of the Faith in the world today,” followed by Solemn Pontifical Vespers and a reception in the church hall. On June 29, Solemn Pontifical Mass will be celebrated at the Faldstool. Clergy and seminarians are invited to attend Vespers and Mass in choir dress. For tickets and more information visit HolyGhostCC.org or call (401) 624-8131. Tickets are required. His Excellency will also celebrate a Low Pontifical Mass in honor of St. Paul, at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 99 Camp St. in Providence. A “Meet and Greet” will be held on the green in front of the chapel, weather permitting, if not, in the rectory.
‘A Special Liturgy for our Special Friends’
CUMBERLAND — The SPRED (Special Religious Education Development) program at St. Joan of Arc Parish will host a Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. All are invited to this celebration and luncheon to follow. All are invited to join in honoring the members of the parish community who are differently abled as they become more connected to Christ.
SS. John and Paul Parish to Host Deanery Holy Hour
COVENTRY — SS John and Paul Parish, 341 South Main St., will host the Deanery Holy Hour for Life on Thursday evening, July 14, at 7 p.m. The Holy Hour will begin with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by Rosary, reflections, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany of Loreto, and Benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend. For more information contact Ray, 644-3699.
St. Martha Parish to host monthly Bingo games
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Parish, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., is now offering a night of bingo on the first Thursday of each month. The next scheduled night is Thursday, July 7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Cash and mystery prizes can be won. Food and beverages will be available. Must be 18+ to play. For more information, call 434-4060.
Bishop to celebrate Mass, offer special blessing to World Youth Day pilgrims
TIVERTON — On Wednesday, June 29, at 6 p.m., Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will celebrate Mass at St. Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Road, and will bless the pilgrims from the Diocese of Providence who will be attending World Youth Day in Poland in July. For more information, call 624-8746.
Our Lady of Czenstochowa Polish Festival scheduled
COVENTRY— Our Lady of Czenstochowa Polish Festival will be held on Friday, June 24, from 5 – 10 p.m.; Saturday June 25, from 5 – 10 p.m.; and Sunday, June 26, from noon – 4 p.m. on the school grounds, at 222 MacArthur Blvd. and Rte. 117. There will be crafts, games, raffles, cow chip bingo and more. Polish and American food will be served, including golombki, pierogi, kapusta soup, kielbasa sandwiches, chowder, clam cakes, hot dogs, fries, doughboys, sausage and peppers, strawberry shortcake and other items. Dance to the music of Dennis Polisky and The Meastro’s Men, Friday, 6 – 10 p.m. and Sunday noon – 4 p.m.; and the Eddie Forman Orchestra, Saturday 6 – 10 p.m. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 821-7991.
Summer Bible Camp to be offered at St. Joseph Church
WOONSOCKET — St. Joan of Arc Church and St. Joseph Church Woonsocket are having a combined Summer Bible Camp for Grades Pre-K - 6, Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15, from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church Hall, 1200 Mendon Road. The Camp this year is called “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” Please call 401-766-0626 for more information, or go to www.saintjosephwoonsocket.org to download a registration form.
Volunteers needed for opportunities to serve others and transform lives
PROVIDENCE — In this Year of Mercy, the Ignatian Volunteer Corps is looking for individuals 50 years and older looking for opportunities to serve others and transform lives. Volunteers are strengthened in their Catholic faith by IVC’s unique spiritual reflection program, which is rooted in Ignatian spirituality. Volunteers work with the poor, immigrants and those in need in a variety of settings, including schools, homeless shelters, food pantries and parishes. Those who are retired or have some extra hours in their week to share with those in need, contact Dave Hinchen, New England Regional Director of IVC at 617-571-3878 or email dhinchin@ivcusa.org.
SPRED to sponsor children’s summer camp for the blind
PROVIDENCE — For the first time the Special Religious Education (SPRED) office is sponsoring a two-week summer camp for blind children, 5 -15 years old. The National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island will run the camp from August 8-19, 2016 at St. Anthony Church, 549 Plainfield St. A limited number of registrations are available. Contact NFBRI at 401-433-2606 or the SPRED office at 401-278-4578.
Recital to fundraise for parish pipe organ
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — On Sunday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m., Brandon Santini will perform an organ recital for the Music at St. Anthony program. Santini will be joined by soloist, Celia Gomes, a soprano from Bristol. The event is a fundraiser for the renovation of St. Anthony’s great pipe organ, a 100-year-old Casavant Frère’s instrument. Free will donations are collected during the event, and patrons are encouraged to “Adopt an Organ Part” to help the fundraising.
Annual Family Parish Picnic to be celebrated
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will celebrate their Family Parish Picnic on June 26, from noon until 8 p.m. There will be food, games, prizes, raffles and music. Malassadas will be available from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
