Lenten Parish Mission to preach on ‘Mary, the Model of Discipleship’
RUMFORD — Father Jeremy Rodrigues, S.T.L., Director of the Office of Worship, will preach the 2017 Lenten Mission at St. Margaret Parish, 1098 Pawtucket Ave. Celebrating the Marian Year in the Diocese of Providence, Father Rodrigues will preach on “Mary, the Model of Discipleship.” The mission will be on March 19, 20 & 21 at 7 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will conclude the mission on Tuesday evening. All are welcome.
Young Adults: Theology on Tap to discuss the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’
PROVIDENCE — Young Adults, single or married, in their 20s and 30s are invited to Theology on Tap, on Thursday, March 2, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., at The Malted Barley, 334 Westminster St. Come for fellowship at 6 p.m. followed by a presentation and Q&A at 7 p.m. The topic will be “Pursuit of Happiness,” presented by Father Christopher Murphy, assistant vocation director for the Diocese of Providence. There is no fee for this event. A free will donation will be collected. Participants are welcome to purchase food and beverages and must be 21 to order alcoholic beverages. This event is sponsored by the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Ministry. For more information, visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org.
Ladies Guild to host a Mardi Gras Cavati and Polenta Buffet
PROVIDENCE — The Ladies Guild of Saint Bartholomew Parish will host a Mardi Gras Cavati and Polenta Buffet on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m., in the church hall, 311 Laurel Hill Ave. For more information or for tickets, call the rectory office at 944-4466. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Eucharistic Ministers needed at Rhode Island Hospital
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Hospital is looking for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to administer Holy Communion to Catholic patients. Those interested may choose the day and time of your ministry. Training is held at the hospital. If you feel called to a ministry of compassion and comfort to our sick brothers and sisters, please call Caroline Vierra at 401- 444 -7644.
Find healing at an upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence will be offering two Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekends. The English retreat will be from March 17 to March 19 and the Spanish retreat will be from March 31 to April 2. Making the decision to attend a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend can sometimes be intimidating and fear of the unknown can make it harder to reach out for help with the emotional and spiritual conflict you may be feeling after abortion. Come, make that first step toward healing with a compassionate team of women, a counselor and a priest and experience the healing power of Jesus. For more information about this confidential retreat weekend, call 401-278-4508 for English and 401-742-1510 for Spanish.
Monthly Grief Support Group meeting at The Villa at Saint Antoine
NORTH SMITHFIELD — Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island will offer an off-site monthly general grief support group meeting at the Villa at Saint Antoine, 400 Mendon Road, open to any person experiencing the profound effects of loss and grief. Meetings are happening on the second Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates: March 8, April 12 and May 10. The Center for Hope & Healing support groups are facilitated as mutual support groups and participants do not have to have lost a loved one while in the care of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island. The support group is being offered at no cost and for more information or to register, please call the Center for Hope & Healing at 401-415-4300.
Learn about miracles of the faith
BARRINGTON — Since the time of Jesus, God has continued to give faithful signs to enrich and deepen our faith such as Eucharistic Miracles, relics and their associated miracles, apparitions, unexplained miracles and even near death experiences. Come hear about all these wonderful manifestations of God in the conference room at St. Luke’s Parish on March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Please contact Joe Lofgren at 401-633-5710 or lofgren4@gmail.com to reserve your space.
St. Theresa Church to celebrate Mardi Gras with dinner
TIVERTON — St. Theresa Mardi Gras Dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Theresa Parish Hall. Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will follow at 6 p.m. Children’s menu available. Please call 401-624-8746 for more information or to RSVP.
Masses scheduled for the deaf, hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The Diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: First Sunday of every month at St. Charles Borromeo, Woonsocket, 9 a.m.; Every Sunday at St. Jean Baptiste, Warren, 9 a.m.; Second Sunday of every month at Christ the King, South Kingston, 11 a.m., (after Labor Day 11:35 a.m.); Third Sunday of every month at St. Michael’s, Providence, 9:30 a.m. in the lower hall. For more information, call Irma at 401-278-4578.
Marian Theatre Project to be featured at Jesus Saviour Church
NEWPORT— The Rosary Sodality will host the Marian Theatre Project on Sunday, March 5, following the 10 a.m. Mass, at Jesus Saviour Church, One Vernon Ave. Elizabeth Montigny will present “Walking With Our Mother,” a scripture-based presentation on the Passion of Jesus, through the eyes of the Blessed Mother. This performance is about 20 minutes in length and appropriate for ages 13 and older. Refreshments following. All are invited.
Prayer Shawl Ministry to sponsor Mass of Anointing of the Sick
JOHNSTON — The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Brigid’s Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will sponsor their quarterly Mass of Anointing of the sick on Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. Anyone preparing for surgery, suffering from a chronic illness, elderly or experiencing spiritual and emotional pain is invited to come and pray for healing. Prayer Shawls made by the Prayer Shawl Ministry of the Parish and blessed by Father Robert Rochon will be distributed upon request.
Brown – RISD Catholic Community to host lecture on the Catholic Church and Evolution
PROVIDENCE — The Brown-RISD Catholic Community and the Thomistic Institute will host noted scientist Dr. Stephen Barr, who will deliver a free public lecture entitled “Both God and Science: The Catholic Church and Evolution.” The lecture will be held in Petteruti Lounge in the Stephen Robert Campus Center, 75 Brown St., at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27. For more information, call 401-863-7438.
Lenten retreat opportunities
PUTNAM, Conn. — Called By Name Ministry is offering the following opportunities for retreat and reflection during Lent at Immaculate Conception Retreat Center, Putnam, Conn.: “Lenten Day of Reflection: Form My Heart” on March 25; and “Walking with Christ in Silence: A Lenten Retreat” March 24-26. For more information or to register please contact Deborah Notarianni at 401-742-7637, or Rita Pratt at 401-323-6719, or email at calledbynameri@gmail.com.
St. Patrick’s Church to host healing service
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will host a healing service with Barbara Wright on Thursday March 2, at 7:30 p.m. downstairs in the gym. All are welcome to bring family and friends.
Ecumenical Lenten Services scheduled in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET — The Christian Churches of the Woonsocket area will again offer Ecumenical Lenten Services on Thursdays evenings at 7 p.m. Local residents are invited to gather for song, scripture, sermon and prayer at these locations: March 9 — at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, North Main Street; March 16 — at Slatersville Congregational UCC Church jointly with St. Mark Lutheran Church; March 23 — at St. James Baptist Church, South Main Street; March 30 — at Our Savior Polish National Catholic Church, Smithfield Road, jointly with St. James Episcopal Church; April 9 — at Christ Community Church, School St. and Mendon Road, Blackstone; April 14 (Good Friday) — St. Paul RC Church, Blackstone and St. Mark Lutheran Church, Woonsocket, for their Annual Way of the Cross at 11 a.m. Offerings to benefit local Woonsocket service agencies will be accepted. Fellowship will follow in the parish hall of the host church.
Bishop Tobin to lead Parish Mission at SS. John & Paul Church
COVENTRY — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will host the annual Parish Mission at SS. John & Paul Church, from Sunday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 8 on “Lent: A Journey from Sin to Grace and from Death to Life.” Bishop Tobin will preach at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday; the mission will begin at 7 p.m. each evening, Monday through Wednesday, with the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered at the Tuesday mission. The church is handicap accessible. For details and directions, please call the rectory office weekdays at 821-5764 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All are Welcome.
Saint Christopher Church to host Lenten movie nights
TIVERTON — Saint Christopher Church will host Lenten movie nights on Tuesday, March 7, “Mary of Nazareth,” and Tuesday March 21, “Road of Hope,” a film about the spiritual journey of Vietnamese Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan who was imprisoned for 13 years. Both movie nights will begin at 6 p.m. in the rectory.
Masses for Recovery scheduled
WEST WARWICK — The next Mass for Recovery will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m., at Mary’s Church, 68 Church St. This quarterly Mass is part of the St. Matthias Ministry of the Diocese of Providence. It focuses on assisting with prayer and encouragement to all who are recovering from addictions of any kind, as well as those suffering from any mental or emotional distress or anxiety. It is also for those who are friends and family of those in recovery, as they too benefit from coming together in prayer and praise of our God who brings healing to all. This Mass will also include an opportunity for the Anointing of the Sick. For more information about this Mass, ways in which you may offer assistance, or with questions about what the St. Mathias Ministry is doing around the Diocese, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com. The entire upcoming schedule is as follows: St. Mary’s Church, 70 Church Street, West Warwick, 5 p.m., Includes the Opportunity for Anointing of the Sick: February 26; May 28; August 20; November 19. St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, 5p.m.: April 30; July 30; October 29.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to take place in March
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Priests, religious and married couples are invited to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on March 17 -19 at The Hampton Inn, South Kingstown. The weekend provides an opportunity to revitalize marriage and religious vows. A free will donation is asked at the end of the weekend. To register, visit www.wwmema.org or call Steve & Michelle O’Leary, 800-710-WWME (9963).
Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra to present concert for the Blessed Mother
PROVIDENCE — The Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra will present a concert entitled “Sing of Mary” at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, on Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. The concert will be given in celebration of ‘A Year with Mary our Mother, announced by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin for the Diocese of Providence. Throughout the centuries, artists, writers and composers have created beautiful images and sounds to honor the mother of God. The concert will feature Marian music beginning with the Gregorian chant as well as classical and contemporary works composed to honor the holy mother of God. A Saint Joseph, Saint Patrick’s Day reception will follow in the cathedral hall. For more information, call 331-2434.
