Pro-Life Sidewalk Counseling Training
PROVIDENCE — Servants of Christ for Life will host a free training seminar on how to most effectively counsel and pray on the sidewalk outside an abortion center. The local pro-life group has teamed up with Dallas-based "Sidewalk Advocates for Life" to bring this very informative and important seminar to Rhode Island. The event is completely free and will include a catered breakfast and lunch. It will be held on Saturday, December 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at St. Pius V Church, 155 Elmhurst Ave. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Tyler Rowley: t3rowley@gmail.com, 290-7201.
Prayer Service to be held in memory of 35th Anniversary of U.S. Churchwomen killing
PAWTUCKET — On December 2, St. Joseph Church, 195 Walcott St., will observe the 35th anniversary of the four U.S. churchwomen who were brutally killed in El Salvador in 1980 with a prayer service, celebrating the lives of Dorothy Kazel, Maura Clarke, Ita Ford and Jean Donovan. All are invited.
‘The Mass Explained’ at Adult Faith Formation Series
WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Parish, 360 Cowesett Road, continues its Adult Faith Formation series on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the church hall with “The Mass Explained.” The class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Led by Heather Skidds, St. Gregory’s music director, this topic focuses on all aspects of the Mass, from its purpose and structure to the Mass as a Sacrifice and a Holy Meal. It will also explore the Church’s teaching on Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist and its scriptural basis. This is the second of four classes that takes a closer look at all aspects of the Church, continuing to explore the Catholic faith. Two additional classes on the Ten Commandments and the Sacraments will be held in February and May. To register for this class or for more information, please contact St. Gregory the Great Church Parish Office at 884-1666.
Lincoln parishes to highlight St. Luke’s Gospel of Mercy
LINCOLN — St. Ambrose parish in Albion and St. James parish in Manville will offer three evening sessions during the season of Advent on the Gospel of St. Luke, often labeled “The Gospel of Mercy,” in celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy announced by Pope Francis and beginning throughout the world this December. The Scriptural lessons will follow the 7 p.m. Mass at St. James Church, 33 Division St., Manville, on Thursdays, December 3, 10, and 17, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. The church is readily accessible. Father John A. Kiley, weekly columnist for the Rhode Island Catholic, will lead the three discussions emphasizing the Evangelist’s theme of mercy, the Biblical “loving kindness” of God toward all humanity, especially the poor, the foreigner, the handicapped, the outcast and notably, women. The scriptural discussions are free and open to the public. For more information, call 769-7670.
Holy Ghost Church to host Solemn Mass
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will offer a Solemn Mass in the Traditional Roman Rite for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8 at 5 p.m. Worship aids will be provided. For information visit www.HolyGhostCC.org or call 624-8131.
Day of Mercy
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will hold a Day of Mercy on December 18, to begin with 7 a.m. Mass, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, confessions from 7:30 a.m. thru 7:30 p.m., and will close with a Holy Hour of Mercy at 7 p.m. For information visit www.HolyGhostCC.org or call 624-8131.
Catholic Women's League of Holy Ghost Church to host Christmas Party
JOHNSTON — The Catholic Women's League of Holy Ghost Church, 1 Knight St., will hold a Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 6, at noon, at the Atwood Grill, 1413 Atwood Ave. For more information, call 421-3551.
Knights to host annual Toy Drive
WOONSOCKET — On Saturday, November 28, Woonsocket Council 113 Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the family of the late Ron Auger and the Woonsocket Police Department, is hosting an annual Toy Drive, to be held at All Saints Parish Hall, 323 Rathbun St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food, raffles and Santa. All who bring an unwrapped gift (or monetary donation) will receive a free photo with Santa. Proceeds to benefit children in the Woonsocket area.
Mount Saint Charles Academy offers December entrance exam
WOONSOCKET — Mount Saint Charles Academy will hold its December Entrance Exam on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 12, both at 8:15 a.m. Prospective Mount students can take the test at the Academy on either day. On December 5, prospective Mount parents are invited to stay for coffee and breakfast pastries during the exam. It will be an opportunity to meet with current families, ask questions, and learn more about the Academy. For more information and to download the registration form, students and parents can visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/exam. They can also contact Mr. O'Neill, Director of Admissions, at 401-769-0310 x137 or via email: admissions@staff.mountsaintcharles.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Prayer Shawl Ministry to sponsor Mass of Anointing
JOHNSTON — St. Brigid's Church, 1231 Plainfield St., Prayer Shawl Ministry will be sponsoring their quarterly Mass of Anointing on Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. Handmade shawls, made by the ministry, and blessed by Father Robert Rochon, pastor, will be available for anyone that may need one for themselves or for someone they know who could benefit from having one. Those who are elderly, preparing for surgery, suffering from a chronic illness or experiencing spiritual or emotional pain are welcome to come and join us in our healing prayers that contribute to our well being.
Cornell professor to lead science and faith lecture
PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m., Jonathan I. Lunine, professor in the Physical Sciences at Cornell University, will deliver a lecture entitled “LeMaitre, Teilhard, and Laudato Si': Science and Faith in Confrontation and Collaboration,” at the Petteruti Lounge in the Roberts Campus Center with a reception to follow. The event is hosted by the Brown-RISD Catholic Community. Dr. Lunine's talk will explore why Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' motivates the faithful to think about the relationship between science and faith, using two priest-scientists, George LeMaitre and Teilhard de Chardin, as examples of different approaches to the problem. He also serves as director of the Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science. For more information, call 863-3314.