The 2016 White Mass scheduled
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Father Timothy Reilly, chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, will celebrate the annual White Mass, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital Chapel, 200 High Service Ave., to ask the Lord’s blessings upon those called to share His work of healing. A light reception will immediately follow the Mass in the hospital cafeteria. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated. For Information and to RSVP, please call 401-272-4838 or email CathMedRI@yahoo.com.
Crafters needed for St. John the Evangelist Winter Bazaar
SLATERSVILLE — St. John the Evangelist Church is looking for crafters of homemade products for their 31st annual Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Show on November 12 and 13. For more information or to download an application, visit stjohntheevangelist.weconnect.com and click on the Bazaar link, or call 762-0946.
Hope and Cope group for those in recovery
PORTSMOUTH — The next meeting of the Hope and Cope Group is Sunday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road. Hope and Cope is a faith-based support group intended for those supporting a family member or a friend struggling with alcohol, drugs, addictions and mental distress. Open to everyone especially anyone supporting someone in recovery or in recovery themselves. The Hope and Cope Group is held in the Chapel Meeting Room (under the Chapel). This program is free, and no registration is required. For more information, please email Deacon John Silvia (deaconjohn@jsilvia.com). Through 2017 the upcoming scheduled Hope & Cope dates are: November 20, 2016; December 18, 2016; January 22, 2017; February 19, 2017; March 26, 2017; April 23, 2017; May 21, 2017; June 18, 2017; July 23, 2017; August 27, 2017; September 24, 2017; October 22, 2017; November 26, 2017; December 17, 2017. A Mass for Recovery will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. in St. Barnabas Church.
Haunted Labyrinth presents ‘Cirque D’Horreur Returns’
CRANSTON — The Rejoice in Hope Center, 804 Dyer Ave., is hosting its annual “Haunted Labyrinth, Friday-Sundays throughout the month of October, opening each evening at 7 p.m. Coupons and directions are available at www.hauntedlabyrinth.com.
St. Francis de Sales Parish Yard Sale
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Francis de Sales Parish, 381 School St., will hold its annual indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. Items include jewelry, housewares, toys, games, electronics, CD’s, furniture, books, and baked goods. The kitchen will be open for refreshments.
St. Benedict Church to host Pasta Dinner and Chopstick Auction
WARWICK — St. Benedict Church, 70 Transit Road., will hold a Pasta Dinner followed by a Chopstick Auction and $500 Grand Prize Raffle on Saturday, Oct. 22. There will be more than 100 auction items including Trinity Rep tickets, electronics, gift certificates and more. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the auction begins at 6 p.m. Call 737-9492 for more information or to purchase tickets.
St. Patrick Church plans Rosary Rally
PROVIDENCE — Join St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., and the 2016 Public Square Rosary Crusade for a Rosary Rally on Oct. 15, at noon, by the bell in the large parking lot. Please join in praying for the nation, for repentance and conversion. For more information, call the church rectory at 401-421-7070 or Tom Oliveira at 401-545-6456. The rally will be held inside the church if it rains.
Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra presents ‘Musique Fantastique’
PROVIDENCE — Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra will be performing, “Musique Fantastique,” on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. in McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way. This concert is suitable for all ages. Tickets on sale now at www.nabsco.org. Children under 12 are free. Wearing of costumes is welcome. Please help feed the hungry by bringing a non-perishable food item for the RI Community Food Bank.
Ministry for grieving parents offers spiritual retreat
TIVERTON — St. Theresa Parish, Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Whose Children of Any Age Have Died by Any Cause, will offer a one-day spiritual retreat on Saturday, Oct. 15. This retreat will focus on the spirituality of the grieving process. For more information, call Barbara, Melissa’s Mother, at St. Theresa’s Parish at Or Diane, Paul’s Mother, at (617) 542-8057. For online registration, visit www.emfgp.org.
Holy Angels Parish to host Fall Pasta Dinner
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Parish, 341 Maple Ave., welcomes all to their Fall Pasta Dinner, served in the downstairs church hall, 341 Maple Ave., on Thursday, Oct. 27. The meal, dine-in or take-out, will be available from 4:30 – 7 p.m. and consist of vegetable soup, antipasto, pasta and meatballs, dessert and beverage. For more information, call the Parish Office at 245-7743.
St. Joseph’s Church plans Indoor Flea Market
WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph’s Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will hold an Indoor Flea Market, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Drop off items at the parish center starting Monday, Oct. 9. Only new clothes and shoes please. For table information, call Maureen at 401-658-4449.
Openings available for Autism and the Sacraments program
WARWICK — St. Peter’s Parish has just begun their Autism and the Sacraments program for this year. There are still openings in the Faith Formation program for children with autism. Call Margaret Andreozzi at 461-5691, for more information.
Magnificat to host breakfast and guest speaker
PROVIDENCE — Magnificat, Our Lady of Divine Providence, an international women’s group, will hold its next breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Providence Marriot, Orms Street in Providence. Guest speaker will be Angela Rizzo, the foundress and coordinator of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapter of Magnificat in the Diocese of Rockville Centre that she established in 1997. She will share her personal story of overcoming very difficult and challenging times full of fear and disappointment. Celebrate together with food, fellowship and prayer. For advanced reservation, call Linda Gatta at 401-864-7731
Saint Jude Triduum to be held at Saint Agnes Church
PROVIDENCE — Saint Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold a Novena for three evenings in honor of Saint Jude. On Sunday, Oct. 23, Monday, Oct. 24 and Tuesday, Oct. 25 Mass and Novena prayers will be offered at 6 p.m. A reception and raffle drawing will follow Mass on the last evening of the St. Jude Triduum.
Catholic School Alumni to meet for Mass and fellowship at cathedral
PROVIDENCE — Catholic School Alumni will come together for Mass dedicated to the souls of deceased principals, teachers and fellow alumni of all open and closed Catholic elementary schools, on Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Rev. Jonathan DeFelice, OSB, will serve as celebrant. A reception will follow in the lower level of the cathedral, in an effort to reconnect with fellow classmates and support Catholic schools. Music will be provided by The Prout School Choir and Mr. Philip Faraone, music director. For more Information and to RSVP by October 14, contact Rebecca J. Page Perez, at rpageperez@dioceseofprovidence.org or 401-278-4610.
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish to host pro-life events
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, 35 Dion Drive, will offer a Holy Hour for Life on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m. All are also encouraged to help support the parish Baby Shower, a diocesan program that assists mothers and babies in a crisis pregnancy. Baby items needed include: clothing size 12 months to 4T diapers, especially size 4, 5, and 6; blankets; sheets; baby toiletries; gently used high chairs;swings, and strollers. Please no car seats. These items may be brought to the church hall between October 31 and November 5. Please call Pauline 710-9005 for any questions regarding these two events.
New York’s Escher String Quartet to perform at McVinney
PROVIDENCE — The Escher String Quartet will be performing on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way. The Escher String Quartet is an American string quartet based in New York City where they serve as Artists of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This concert is suitable for all ages. Tickets are on sale now. Visit www.mcvinneyauditorium.org for more information.
The Prout School to host Open House
WAKEFIELD — The Prout School will hold Admissions Open House events for prospective students on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 1 – 4 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 7 from 6 – 8 p.m. Take a tour and meet students, coaches, faculty and administrators. For more information, call 789-9262, Ext 514 or visit www.theproutschool.org.
St. Theresa and St. Christopher to host Oktoberfest Dinner
TIVERTON — The Catholic Faith Communities of St. Theresa and St. Christopher are hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22 at St. Theresa Hall, 265 Stafford Road. For tickets, please call St. Theresa Rectory at 401-624-8746 or St. Christopher Rectory at 401-624-6644.
Knights to host gift basket Bingo
CENTRAL FALLS —The Knights of Columbus Sullivan Council #2700 will hold a gift basket family BINGO on October 14, at the council home, 20 Claremont St. Admission includes 20 BINGO regular basket games. Prizes include tickets to a Patriots home game, coffee lover basket, pamper yourself basket, BBQ basket, spice basket, Halloween basket, Christmas basket and many more. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, lottery tree. The kitchen will open at 5 p.m. and feature hot dogs, hamburgers and fries. For more information, call Leo Larivee at 401-64103949 or Joseph Crowe 722-8165.
‘Night of Thanks’ to benefit Assumption Parish Food Ministry
PROVIDENCE — The Home Loan Foundation, founded by Home Loan Investment Bank, will host its 5th annual fundraiser to benefit the Assumption Parish Food Ministry on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. This partnership has resulted in nearly $200,000 donated to the Food Ministry on behalf of the Home Loan Foundation. This year’s event, “A Night of Thanks,” will feature music from John Scotti, a raffle, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres prepared by culinary arts students at the Genesis Center, an organization that provides education, job training and support services to people of diverse cultures so that they may achieve economic independence and participate fully in society. Guests are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help fill the Food Ministry’s Thanksgiving baskets, which will be distributed to more than 1,000 families before the holiday. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and one drink, and may be purchased by visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-thanks-tickets-27013456977, or by calling 401-773-9932.
