St. Joseph Healing Mass
PAWTUCKET — The Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Joseph Catholic Community will hold a Healing Mass and Service, March 16, 1:45 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 193 Walcott St. The rosary will be recited and confessions will be heard at 1:15 p.m. Father Robert Perron will be the celebrant. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 724-9190.
Holy Cross Bake Sale
PROVIDENCE – The women of the Holy Cross Guild are hosting a Bake Sale in the church hall on Palm Sunday weekend, March 15 & 16 before and after each Mass
The women are planning a large variety of baked goods. Choose from an array of homemade cookies, cakes and pastries. Join us for complimentary coffee. Individual cookies will be sold to accompany your coffee. Order your Easter Sweet Bread in advance by calling Ann Dalo at 944-5976 or Elli Panichas at 943-1219.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
WOONSOCKET — St. Charles Borromeo Church, corner of North Main and Daniels streets, will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day traditional Irish dinner, March 15, 5 p.m., in the church hall. The event will include entertainment by Keohane. For more information or tickets, call 766-0176.
La Salette Shrine
ATTLEBORO, MASS. — The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St., will hold the Lenten Way of the Cross, March 21, 7 p.m., in the Shrine church. Stations will be led by La Salette Associates. Christian singer-songwriter John Polce will perform a “Bethany Nights Concert,” March 28, 7:30 p.m. A good-will offering will be collected. La Salette Father Andre Patenaude will conduct a Healing Mass and Service, March 27, 6:30 p.m. The Shrine church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call (508) 222-5410.
Masses for deaf and hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: Palm Sunday, March 16, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, signed and voiced Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 10 a.m.; St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, interpreted?Mass, 11 a.m.; March 17, interpreted Chrism Mass, 7 p.m., Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, One Cathedral Square, Providence; Easter Sunday, March 23, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, signed and voiced Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael Church, 329 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 10 a.m. For more information, call 278-4630.
Divine Mercy Sunday
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, 35 Dion Drive, will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on March 30. The event will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.; confessions, 2-3:15 p.m.; recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m., and Mass, 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow. For additional information, call 568-8280.
St. Martha Tenebrae service
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will sponsor a Tenebrae service, entitled “Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows,” March 19, 7 p.m. The service will include a re-enactment of the Passion Play by the parish’s confirmation class. The script for the service was written by parish Pastoral Assistant Christopher Forte and features music composed by Stephen DeCesare. For more information, call 434-4060.
Living Stations
PROVIDENCE — St. Bartholomew Parish, 297 Laurel Hill Ave., will present the ancient Lenten devotion of the 14 Living Stations of the Cross, March 14, 7 p.m, in the church. The Stations will be performed by parishioners. For more information, call 944-4466.
Miracle Fund Auction
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick School, 244 Smith St., will host the 5th annual Miracle Fund Dinner and Auction, April 5, at the Providence Marriott, One Orms Street. The event will include a cocktail hour, 6-7 p.m., followed by dinner, entertainment and live and silent auctions. Auction items include restaurant gift certificates, sports tickets and memorabilia, weekend getaways, theme baskets, jewelry and more. For tickets or more information, call 421-0810.
Outdoor Stations of the Cross
WARREN — St. Jean the Baptiste Church, 324 Main St., will hold outdoor Stations of the Cross, Good Friday, March 21, 3 p.m. A group will form at the church and process to St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., stopping along the way at each station. Following the procession, a short Lenten reflection and a presentation of the short movie “The Bridge” will be offered. Transportation will be provided, if necessary, back to St. Jean the Baptiste Church. In case of inclement weather, the Stations of the Cross will take place in St. Mary of the Bay Church. For more information, call 245-7000, ext. 17.
