Around the diocese 3.27.08

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Masses for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Apostolate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 10 a.m.; St. Lucy Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown, signed and voiced Mass, 10:30 a.m.; St. Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Road, Tiverton, signed and voiced Mass, 5 p.m.; April 6, Third Sunday of Easter, St. Jean Church, 324 Main St., Warren, interpreted Mass, 9 a.m.; St. Michael Church, 239 Oxford St., Providence, interpreted Mass, 9:30 a.m.; St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket, confession, 9:15-9:45 a.m.; signed and voiced Mass, 10 a.m.; St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St., interpreted Mass, 10 a.m.; St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, interpreted Mass, 11 a.m.; St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence St., West Warwick, signed and voiced Mass, 7 p.m.

Franciscan Missionaries’ Mass

NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., will host a Mass, March 29, 9 a.m., in the Holy Family Chapel. Benefactors and individuals enrolled through the sale of religious greeting and sympathy cards will be remembered at the Mass. For more information, call 353-5800.

St. Mary of the Bay Divine Mercy Sunday

WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30. The celebration will include recitation of the rosary and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, 1-1:45 p.m.; Mass, 2 p.m., followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, 2:45 p.m. and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. For more information, call 245-7000, ext. 17.

Eucharistic adoration at Seminary

PROVIDENCE — The Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will offer eucharistic adoration, Thursdays until May 1, noon-5 p.m. Participants are invited to visit the chapel to pray for vocations. For more information, call 831-8011, or visit the Web site http://www.CatholicPriest.com.

Tax preparation program

PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Office of Community Services and Advocacy offers free income tax preparation for qualified individuals and families, continuing until April 15. Assistance is available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights, 6-8 p.m., at Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, 400 Dexter St., Central Falls; and Monday nights, 6-8 p.m., at the St. Charles Borromeo Church basement, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket.

To determine eligibility or to schedule an appointment, call 421-7833, ext. 116 and leave a name and telephone number. Calls will be returned by the appointment scheduler within 24 hours.

Holy Hour for Vocations

PROVIDENCE — The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, 67 Highland St., will host a Holy Hour for Vocations, April 6, 3-4 p.m. Participants are invited to pray for an increase in religious and priestly vocations. For more information, call the Office for Religious, 278-4633.

St. Cecilia Divine Mercy

PAWTUCKET — St. Cecilia Church, 750 Central Ave., will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on March 30. The celebration will begin with eucharistic adoration, 1-3:30 p.m., and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 1 p.m., followed by recitation of the rosary, 1:30 p.m., and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m. Confession will be available from 1:30-3 p.m. The event will close with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 3:15 p.m. For more information, call 722-1810.

Knights’ roast pork dinner

NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, 1265 Tower Hill Road, will host a roast pork dinner, April 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the council hall. The menu will include roast pork, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, vegetables, salad, bread and butter, coffee and tea. Reservations required by April 4. For reservations or more information, call 295-0507.

Knights’ yard sale

NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, 1265 Tower Hill Road, will hold a yard sale, April 12, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. The hall will be open to receive donated items on April 10-11, 6-9 p.m. Pick up service of large items is available. For more information, call 295-0507.

Holy Ghost Divine Mercy Sunday

TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Parish, Judson Street, will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, March 30, beginning with a Latin Mass at noon, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Eileen George, an internationally-recognized speaker, will speak at 3 p.m., followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. A reception will follow in the church hall. For more information, call 624-8131 or visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.

Legion of Mary Acies Ceremony

CRANSTON — The Legion of Mary, Cranston Curia, will hold its annual Acies Ceremony, April 6, 2 p.m., at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Following Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, there will be a reception in the church hall. For more information, call 463-6331.

Cluny School Open House

NEWPORT — The Cluny School, 75 Brenton Road, a Catholic school enrolling students in Grades Pre-K through 8, will host an Open House for prospective students and families, April 3, 9:15 to 11 a.m. Principal Jack Regan will be available to discuss Cluny’s curriculum and application process. Cluny will offer newly expanded and renovated facilities for fall 2008. Limited spaces are available in Grades 1 – 8. The application fee will be waived for April Open House attendees. For more information, call 847-6043.