Annual White Mass to be celebrated at Fatima Hospital
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Catholic Medical Society invites all physicians, health care professionals, workers, their families and patients to the 2015 White Mass. The Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 14, at 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, 200 High Service Ave. Reverend Monsignor Albert A. Kenney, Vicar General of the Diocese of Providence, will celebrate the annual White Mass, and ask the Lord’s blessings upon those called to share His work of healing. Father Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.D., associate professor of Biology at Providence College will be the homilist. A light reception will immediately follow the Mass in the hospital cafeteria. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated. For information and to RSVP, call 272-4838 or email CathMedRI@yahoo.com or www.cathmedri.org. St. Gregory the Great Church launches adult Faith Formation Series WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, will begin a new Adult Faith Formation series on Tuesday, October 20 in the church hall. The class will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The first topic in this series focuses on the Church. Ed Trendowski, of the Diocese of Providence’s Religious Education Office, will lead the first class, exploring many aspects of the Church, from its history, its organization, the roles of the clergy, religious and laity as well as its authority to teach, rule and govern. A series of four classes will be held October 20, December 1, February 23 and May 10. To register for this class or for more information, contact St. Gregory the Great Church Parish Office at 884-1666. Pro-life Day of Prayer PROVIDENCE — The 40 Days for Life campaign will host a Day of Prayer on Saturday, October 10 from 9–11 a.m. at Planned Parenthood, 111 Point St. This vigil will be held at the same time as the National Day of Prayer event. We will pray to defund Planned Parenthood, for an end to the harvesting and selling of baby parts and for the souls of all children killed in abortion. This event will be co-sponsored by the Office of Life and Family Ministry and Rhode Island Right to Life. For more information, contact Carol Owens at 421-7833 x 218. Haunted Labyrinth CRANSTON — The Haunted Labyrinth, New England’s longest-running haunted house, will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night through Halloween from 7–10 p.m. at Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Ave. The Haunted Labyrinth is run by adult and youth volunteers to benefit the center’s youth ministry activities. The theme of this year’s haunted house is “The Camp of No Return.” For more information, visit www.hauntedlabyrinth.com. Harvest Bazaar at Sacred Heart Church WOONSOCKET — Sacred Heart Church, 415 Olo St., will be hosting their Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be a major raffle with a $300 money tree, lottery wreath, split the pot, penny social, Gramma’s attic, kid’s corner, grab bags, gift certificates, sweet shop, wines and more. Dynamites, meatball, sausage and pepper sandwiches, meat pies will be available from kitchen. The bazaar is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 766-3150. Knights invite community to Silver Rose Mass WOONSOCKET — Woonsocket Council 113 invites parish families to the Silver Rose Mass, to be held on Sunday October 4 at 3 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 323 Rathbun St. The State of Massachusetts will be transferring the Rose to Rhode Island at this Mass. The Silver Rose pilgrimage is an occasion for prayer and spiritual renewal centered on the rosary. This year, six roses are making their way throughout all of North America, convening at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico on Dec. 12 to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. ‘Singing Saints’ from Father Doyle School to sing at Providence Bruins game PROVIDENCE — The Father John V. Doyle School ‘Singing Saints’ choir, led by the school’s Performing Arts Director Judy Burns, will perform “America the Beautiful” at the Providence Bruins game on Sunday, October 11, 3:05 p.m., at the Dunkin Donuts Center. Although newly formed, the ‘Singing Saints,’ comprised of students in Grades 5 through 8, are seasoned performers. Their credits include the Diocesan Middle School Music Festival, the R.I. State House Holiday Concert series and the Coventry Tree Lighting ceremony. Knights to host breakfast NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, October 11 from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. The menu will include scrambled eggs, home fries, French toast, bacon, baked beans, hot and cold cereal, apple crisp, orange juice, coffee and tea will be served. Please bring in a non-perishable donation for the NK Food Bank. St. Patrick Church to host Night of Praise and Thanks PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., to host Night of Praise and Thanks on October 3, at 7 p.m. Special guests will include Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir, and Pastor Patricia B. Smith of Faith and Deliverance Tabernacle of God. Refreshments to follow. For more information, call 421-7070. Fall Pancake Breakfast to benefit mission trip to Jamaica BARRINGTON — A Fall Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the St. Luke’s Jamaica 2016 Youth Mission Trip, will be held on Sunday, October 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at St. Luke’s School, 10 Waldron Ave. The Missionaries will be serving light and fluffy pancakes, maple flavored sausage, coffee, juice, cider and a wonderful assortment of baked goods. All donations received will help the Missionaries reach their goal for their upcoming trip in April 2016. For more information, call 246-0990. St. Paul Church to host Alpha Talks Series CRANSTON — St. Paul Church of Edgewood will host Alpha Talks, the international dining and discussion series that focuses on different aspects of Christian faith. The weekly sessions are geared towards people who are searching for spiritual direction in their lives. Participants may vary from occasional and non-practicing Catholics or others from different Christian denominations, to those unfamiliar or struggling with religious teachings, or questioning a belief in God. The 12 sessions, which run from mid-October through January, provide a basic understanding of Christian principles and practical ways to incorporate them into daily life. Each evening begins with a meal and socializing, followed by the airing of a half-hour video. An introductory evening will be held Wednesday, October 14, at St. Paul’s School, 1789 Broad St., Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and supper is served at 6:30 p.m. Child care, including supper, will be provided. The Alpha Talks are free and there is no charge for childcare. Pre-registration is helpful, but is not required. For more information, check the parish’s website at www.saintpaulcranston.org, or call Julie Bradley in the Faith Formation office at 401-941-5576, or email faithform@saintpaulcranston.org. St. William Flea to host Market WARWICK — St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Ave., is holding a flea market on Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish center. Table rentals are available for $25. Baked goods and fair trade items will also be available for sale. To reserve a table or for more information, contact the rectory at 781-7226. St. Patrick Church to host Rosary Rally PROVIDENCE — All are invited to a Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 10, at noon, at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. The community will pray the rosary, along with ‘America Needs Fatima’ and all Catholic families everywhere. For more information, contact Tom Oliveira at 545-6456. St. Philomena School to host Open House PORTSMOUTH — St. Philomena School, 324 Cory’s Lane, PreK-8, will hold an Open House for prospective parents, grandparents and the public on Thursday, October 8, with a presentation at 9:30 a.m. followed by tours of the school and classroom visits. Meet the new principal, students, teachers, parents and staff and visit the new Learning Common integrating traditional and new media resources to advance 21st century learning. Call 683-0268, ext. 114 or visit www.saintphilomena.org, for more information. Series on Pope Francis’ new encyclical to be offered WOONSOCKET — Six presentations on Pope Francis’ new encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home” will be given at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 N. Main St., on six successive Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The presenters are Father Edward St-Godard, Father John Kiley and Father Gerald Finnegan, S.J. The talks will be given in the hall in the back of the gray stone church — access directly across from the parking lot. For more information, call Father Finnegan, 766-0176. Saint Raphael Academy to Host Open House Oct. 4 PAWTUCKET— Saint Raphael Academy will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 1-4 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Families of students who are interested in entering as freshmen in the fall 2016 and current high school students who are interested in transferring are invited to tour the campus, meet with faculty, and discover the variety of sports and extra-curricular activities the Academy offers. Students may also register for the free Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Class that will be held at Saint Raphael Academy on November 21, 2015. For more information, call 401-723-8100 ext. 134.
