AROUND THE DIOCESE

Around the diocese 10.8.2009

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Colt State Park walk set for Amos House

BRISTOL — Faith Walk for Charity will be sponsoring a one-mile walk on Sunday,Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at Colt State Park to raise money for Amos House. For more information, to register for the walk, or to make a donation, visit www.faithwalkforcharity.com

Cathedral plans rosary, Benediction this month

PROVIDENCE —Each Monday in October at 7 p.m. there will be a rosary, sermon and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. Father Stephen Almango, OFM, will preside on Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 and Msgr. Anthony Mancini will preside on Oct.19. For more information, call 331-2434.

Crafts sought for fair at St. John Church

SLATERSVILLE — There is space available for crafters (hand-made items only) at St. John Church. St. John’s Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair, 63 Church St., will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information or an application form, call 762-0946.

St. Joseph Church set to host flea market

CUMBERLAND—St. Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road, will hold its annual giant flea market and craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the parish center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be available and admission is free. For table information, call 333-2813.

White Mass celebrant will be Bishop Tobin

WARWICK—Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will celebrate the annual White Mass for physicians, health care professionals and workers, their families and patients, on Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave. Mass and reception are open to the public. For more information, call 272-4838.

International night is on menu for Holy Name

PROVIDENCE— Holy Name of Jesus Church will host an international night dinner at St. Raymond’s parish hall, 1240 North Main St. All are welcome to come taste foods of various cultures including Cape Verdean, Polish, Italian, Irish, American soul food, and much more. There will be raffles, prizes, cultural displays, and music. For more information, call 272-4515.

St. Francis Xavier hosts alumnae homecoming

NORTH KINGSTOWN—St. Francis Xavier will host an alumnae homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 25, with a luncheon at Quidnesset Country Club, preceded by noon Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Warwick. All graduates are invited to attend, especially those who graduated in the years ending 4 and 9 and will be celebrating special reunions. For more information, call 828-0711.

Our Lady of Grace hosts multi-family yard sale

JOHNSTON — Our Lady of Grace Parish will hold a multi-family yard sale on Monday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the festival field on Sheridan Street. In case of rain the yard sale will take place in the church hall, Sheridan Street. For more information, call 231-2220.

Discover the power of the rosary’s holiness

WOONSOCKET—The public square rosary will take place at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 1409 Park Ave. at Park Square on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy fellowship in prayer, music and reflection. It is sponsored and organized by St. Joseph’s Legion of Mary rosaries and prayer cards are available. For more information, call 475-0803.

Holy Angels Church to host fall pasta dinner

BARRINGTON—Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave., will hold a fall pasta dinner in the church hall on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu includes antipasto, soup, pasta and meatballs followed by coffee and dessert. Takeout is available and please bring containers. Tickets are for sale following Masses. For information, call 245-7743.

Breakfast with the Knights of Columbus

NORTH KINGSTOWN—The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, will hold a breakfast on Sunday, Oct.11, from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the K of C Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, beans, juice, coffee/tea will be served. For more information, call 295-0848.

Taste traditional Polish food at St. Adalbert’s

PROVIDENCE—St. Adalbert’s Church, 866 Atwells Ave., invites everyone to their Polish festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature the best in Rhode Island traditional Polish food, such as pierogi, golombki, kielbasa and more. You will have the choice to dine in or take out. Admission is free. For more information, call 351-9306.