St. Mary’s hosting Clam Cake & Clam Chowder Dinner
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary's Church, 70 Church St., is hosting an All You Can Eat Clam Cake and Clam Chowder on Friday, May 29 from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in Father Gibson Church Hall. The meal includes complimentary beverage and dessert. Tickets are $11.00 for adults, $5 for children, kids 5 and under eat free. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event. There is ample parking available. The hall is handicapped accessible. For more information call the rectory at 821-5555. Saints John & Paul to hold ‘Grill the Priest’ event Coventry — Saints John & Paul Parish will host Grill the Priest, an entertaining opportunity to ask any questions about your faith, at the Parish Center on Friday June 12. The social event will begin with a light meal served at 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 7 p.m. The program will provide attendees the opportunity to ask a panel of four priests any questions about Catholicism. Father Stephen Dandeneau will serve as moderator of the panel, which will include Father John Kiley, retired pastor and author of “The Quiet Corner,” which appears weekly in Rhode Island Catholic; Father Chris Mahar, rector, Our Lady of Providence Seminary; Father Chris Murphy, assistant vocations director, Diocese of Providence; Father Adam Young, pastor, St. Paul's Church, Cranston. Tickets are $10 each, available at the Saints John & Paul Rectory Office during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until June 4. Seating is limited. Call 821-5764 for any questions. U.N. Fatima statue to visit St. Thomas PROVIDENCE — The United Nations International Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit St. Thomas Church, Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence for a Holy Hour of Prayer on Thursday, May 28, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with rosary and Benediction, and on Friday May 29, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. for children of St. Thomas School. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call rectory at 272-7118. St. Thomas More planning Pentecost Concert NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish will host a Praise and Worship Concert for all ages on Sunday, May 24 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Participants will hear brief witnesses about the Holy Spirit and enjoy the sounds of local singer and songwriter, Ryan Tremblay. For more information call the parish at 401-789-7682 or visit www.stthomasmoreri.org. Holy Family Home for Mothers and Children to offer Open House PROVIDENCE — The Holy Family Home for Mothers and Children will host an open house on Sunday, May 24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Holy Family Home is located at 979 Branch Avenue Providence. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Saint Anthony Church, Saint Edward Church and Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Brigid to host Mass of Anointing JOHNSTON — The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Brigid's Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will sponsor their quarterly Mass of Anointing on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Handmade shawls, made by the ministry, and blessed by Father Robert Rochon, Pastor, will be available upon request for anyone that may need one for themselves or for someone they know who could benefit by having one. Those who are elderly, preparing for surgery, suffering from a chronic illness or experiencing spiritual or emotional pain are welcome to join in offering healing prayers. Serra sponsoring Holy Hour for World Day of Prayer TIVERTON — Has there been a priest who has touched your life in some way and want to show your appreciation? Serra of Providence will sponsor a Holy Hour for World Day of Prayer for Priests on Friday, June 12 at St. Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Road. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include Adoration, a special rosary for priests, and music. For more information visit the Serra Website: serraprovidence.org. Sacred Heart, East Providence to hold patronal feast EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church, 118 Taunton Ave., will hold a feast to honor their patron from June 12-14. On Friday, June 12, food and bazaar booths will be open from 6-10 p.m., with all other booths open from 8-10 p.m. On Saturday, following Mass at 5 p.m., all booths will be open from 6-10 p.m., with an auction scheduled for 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, coffee and malassadas will be available after all Masses. There will be a procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the statue of the Sacred Heart around the church neighborhood, concluding with Benediction in front of the church. All booth will be open from noon to 8 p.m., at which time the Grand Raffle drawings will take place. Music by a DJ will also be offered throughout the three-day event. For more information, call the church at 434-0326. St. Alexander to host 44th annual Italian Festival WARREN — St. Alexander Church will host its 44th annual Italian Festival on Friday, June 19 from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, June 20, from 5 to 10 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, June 21 4 to 8 p.m.) on the parish grounds, 221 Main St. Home-cooked Italian food, such as meatballs, ziti, eggplant sandwiches and sausage and peppers, will be sold along with chowder, clam cakes, hot dogs, doughboys, strawberry shortcake, pastries, and other items. Entertainment will be available on both nights at 7 p.m. by pop duo Tyler and Ryan Falcoa. There will also be a super raffle and games of chance. Free admission. For more information call 245-6369. Holy Angels to host 17th annual Golf Tournament? BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Church will host the 17th Annual Golf Tournament on June 28 at Triggs Memorial Golf Course. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place, and a Texas barbecue dinner will be offered. The fee is $95, $25 for dinner only. The registration deadline is June 14. For more information call Peter Acciardo at 245-2260, or John St. Angelo at 245-4707. Holy Angel’s collecting items for White Elephant Sale BARRINGTON — Holy Angel’s Church, 341 Maple Ave., will be collecting items for their White Elephant Yard Sale which will take place on Saturday, July 18. The parish will begin gathering small household items, jewelry, baby items, small yard tools. Please no clothing or furniture. Please bring donations to the presentation room before or after Masses beginning June 27 until July 16. For more information, call 245-7743
