Mardi Gras celebration
JOHNSTON — St. Anne Sodality of Our Lady of Grace Church, 4 Lafayette St., is sponsoring its ninth annual Mardi Gras on March 1 at Fioretti Hall, located below the church. The festivities begin at 6 p.m., with an antipasti table, while dinner will be served at 7 p.m. There will be music, dancing, games, gift raffle baskets, prizes and more. For ticket information, call 231-7334 or 949-0661.
Anniversary Mass for Rev. Henry J. Crepeau
CUMBERLAND — On Sunday, Feb. 23, a fiftieth anniversary Mass for Reverend Henry J. Crepeau will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m., at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Road. For many years, Father Crepeau served as the head of Social Services in Woonsocket. He served as pastor of St. Joan of Arc when he passed away in 1964. For more information about the Mass, call 333-0350.
Seminar on grief & loss
PROVIDENCE — The Our Lady of Guadalupe Women’s Ministry of St. Patrick’s Church, 244 Smith St., will hold a seminar on Grief & Loss on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school. All women are welcome. For more info call 465-4345.
Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke
PAWTUCKET — A Bible study on the Gospel of St. Luke will take place at St. Teresa’s Church Hall, 358 Newport Ave., on Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The study will be facilitated by Lisa M. Gulino, director for the Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation, Diocese of Providence. Exploring the key themes, tools will be given to help unlock the richness of the Gospel. Participants will also learn the spiritual exercise of Lectio Divina, which is a way to prayerful meditate on the sacred writings. Registration is required so materials can be prepared. Please register by contacting Liza Roach at lroach@stteresa.necoxmail.com or calling 722-8650.
Recovery Mass
WEST WARWICK — In cooperation with the Providence Diocese St. Matthias Recovery Ministry, the next quarterly recovery Mass in the West Bay area will at St. Mary’s Church, 68 Church St., on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. The Mass focuses on recovery from alcoholism and addiction, as well as mental and emotional distress and anxiety. The families of those in recovery, parishioners of St. Mary’s and the entire community is invited to attend. Recovery Masses will continue to be celebrated quarterly, on the following dates: May 17, Aug. 16 and Nov. 15. Contact Deacon John Silvia at deaconjohn@jsilvia.com to participate as lectors, servers, greeters and extraordinary ministers of holy Communion.
Catholic Youth Ministry Series
WEST WARWICK — The Office of Youth Ministry is announcing new workshops to assist parishes in forming and growing a strong youth ministry program. “The Catholic Youth Ministry Series” workshops are geared for youth and adult teams from parishes. They will focus on two themes, including “Living Faith: Activities that Evangelize and Engage,” which will provide the parish with a toolkit and ideas to grow its youth ministry, as well as “Young in the Spirit: The Youth Friendly Parish,” which will help to inspire and challenge a parish in its efforts to meet the needs of its’ young people. The first workshop will take place Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 10 Sunset Ave. Call 278-4626 or e-mail youthministry@dioceseofprovidence.org for more information.
Theology on Tap
JOHNSTON — The Diocese of Providence Young Adult Ministry will host a Theology on Tap session for people in their 20s and 30s on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant, 175 Putnam Pike. The topic is “Pope Francis: Everything Old Is New Again,” with guest Speaker: Dr. Holly Taylor-Coolman of the Theology Department at Providence College. For more information, visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org or contact Michelle Donovan at mdonovan@dioceseofprovidence.org.
Search retreat weekend
CRANSTON — The Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Ave., is sponsoring a Search Retreat Weekend from Feb. 14 to 16. Any high school youth in grade 10 or above, as well as college young adults age 20 or younger, are welcome to attend. Contact the Rejoice in Hope Youth Center at 942-6571, or visit ymcyoprov.org to register or for additional information.
Wine and beer tasting
NORTH SCITUATE — On Friday, Feb. 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Family, 144 Danielson Pike, will host its first wine and beer tasting. The event, which is sponsored by Atwood Liquors, will offer a variety of beer and wine, plus food. All proceeds will benefit transportation for the mission bus trip. Contact Lisa Woodhead at 647-2650.
St. Pius V Young Adults
PROVIDENCE — Are you in your 20s or 30s and actively trying to live out your Catholic Faith? Do you want to meet other Catholic young adults? St. Pius V Young Adults is a growing Catholic community that meets every week at St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave. Adoration starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by a speaker or group discussion at 8:15 p.m., before the group heads out to a local restaurant or bar. The group is open to anyone in their 20s or 30s. Please e-mail info@spvya.com with any questions.
Retreat on the priesthood planned for high school men
PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin invites high school men to a Retreat on the Priesthood to be held at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mount Pleasant Ave., on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The retreat will include prayer, witness talks by seminarians, Mass, lunch and a Q&A with Bishop Robert C. Evans. To register, contact Father Carl Fisette, Director of Vocations, at 331-1316 www.catholicpriest.com.
