Learn more about Catholic faith
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, will host a program to welcome home Catholics who have drifted away from the church, April 7, 7 p.m., in the parish center. The program will help answer questions about the Catholic Church and returning to the church. For more information, call 295-0387.
St. Pius V healing Mass cancelled
PROVIDENCE — Because of Holy Saturday, there will be no Healing Mass celebrated during April at St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave. For more information about future Healing Masses, call 751-4871.
Holy Apostles Church hosts concert
CRANSTON — Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Road, will host a concert presented by the Holy Apostles Teen Life Choir, April 13, 7 p.m., in the church. Proceeds from the concert will benefit “Teens on a Mission,” a group of Holy Apostles youth traveling to a Mustard Seed Community mission in Jamaica in June. For more information, call 946-5586.
Villa offers disease management series
NORTH SMITHFIELD — The Villa at St. Antoine, 400 Mendon Road, will offer a series of interactive workshops for those who have or care for someone who has a chronic medical condition such as heart disease or diabetes, April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the community room. Topics include: managing symptoms; communicating effectively with your doctor; lessening frustration; fighting fatigue; and making daily tasks easier and getting more out of life. The no-cost series will be offered in collaboration with the Northern R.I. YWCA and the state departments of Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs. Participants must register by April 9. For more information or to register, call 767-2574; or e-mail: ssouza@stantoine.net.
Knights hold April spring breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, will hold a spring breakfast, April 11, 7:45-10:30 a.m., at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, French toast, home fries, baked beans, juice, coffee or tea. For more information, call 295-0507.
St. Patrick Church holds yard sale
PROVIDENCE — St Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will hold a yard sale, April 10, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., in the school gym. Set-up is from 7-8 a.m. Proceeds from table rentals will benefit parish ministries. For more information or to rent a table, call 421-7070.
Holy Apostles hosts annulment presentation
CRANSTON — Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Road, will host an annulment information session, April 14, 7 p.m., in the parish center. Msgr. Ronald P. Simeone, J.C.L., Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Providence and director of the Marriage Tribunal, will present a basic overview and explanation of the process and answer questions. Handouts will also be available. The program is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information, call the Marriage Tribunal, 278-4666.
Confession for Medical Society members
PROVIDENCE — Father Timothy Reilly, vice chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, and chaplain of the Rhode Island Catholic Medical Society, will offer the sacrament of reconciliation to members and friends of the society, April 3, 10 a.m.-noon, in the chapel of Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 485 Mount Pleasant Ave. Signs will be posted directing visitors to the chapel. For more information, call 331-1316.
Annual Good Friday Walk for Homelessness
PROVIDENCE —The 32nd annual Good Friday Walk for Homelessness will set off from St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., April 2 registration, 8 a.m.; walk, 9 a.m. Walkers will travel through South Providence and join walkers from the Calvary Baptist Church, until they reach the State House. For more information, call 781-7210.
Knights hold April roast pork dinner
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, St. Francis Council No. 2011, will hold a roast pork dinner, April 10, 5:30-7 p.m., in the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road. The menu will include roast pork, stuffing, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, gravy, tossed salad, rolls and butter, coffee or tea. Reservations must be made by April 8. For more information or reservations, call 295-0507.
