St. Brigid Anointing Mass
JOHNSTON — The parish nurses of St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will sponsor a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick, June 21, 11 a.m. Anyone suffering from an acute or chronic illness, preparing for surgery or who is advanced in years is welcome to receive this sacrament. Assistance to climb the church stairs will be provided if needed. For more information, call 944-2232.
Loreto Scripture study
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., will hold a Scripture study, June 17, 7-8 p.m. Timothy Reid, who earned a master’s degree in theology from Providence College, will present an overview of Corinthians I and II. The session will be held in the parish meeting room located next door to the church. There is no fee to attend the program but registration is required. Participants should bring a Bible. For directions or to register, call 434-3535.
Sports
Memorabilia Raffle
JOHNSTON — The 30 Week Club of St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St. will raffle seven collectible professional quality framed and matted photographs of sports celebrities from the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots. Many of the photos are autographed and have certificates of authenticity. Raffle tickets will be sold June 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Stop & Shop, 11 Commerce Way, Johnston, or may be obtained at the rectory. For more information, call 944-2626.
St. Pius V School 50th class reunion is June 15
PROVIDENCE — The Class of 1958 of St. Pius V School, 55 Elmhurst Ave., will gather for Mass at St. Pius V Church, June 15, 11:30 a.m. Following Mass, a luncheon will be served at the school. For more information, call Marjorie Humphrey Manning at 783-1295 or Thomas Hynes at 783-7713.
Worldwide
Marriage Encounter
PROVIDENCE — It takes much effort to make ends meet in our world today. Do you wish you could talk about something besides all the stresses in your life? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives married couples the time and tools to revitalize their relationship, enhance communication and nourish the spirituality in their marriage. Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are scheduled in New England for June 22-23, July 18-20 and Sept. 19-21. For more information, call (800) 710-9963; or visit the Web site www.wmeMA.org.
St. Barnabas festival
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, will hold its annual parish festival, June 20-22. The schedule of events will include: June 20, food booth, rides and games, 5-11 p.m.; Linda Alber, guitarist, 7 p.m., Charlie Hall’s Ocean State Follies, 7:30 p.m. (by ticket); June 21, Artisans by the Bay (open juried art and fine craft show), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; children’s activities, noon-7 p.m.; food booth, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; amusement rides and games, noon-11 p.m.; Rockin’ Soul Horns, 7 p.m.; June 22, food booth, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mass, 10 a.m., followed by the serving of traditional St. Barnabas soup in the parish hall; rides and games, noon-6 p.m.; auction, 12:30 p.m.; Silly Willy the Clown, 1-3 p.m., children’s activities, noon-6 p.m. There will be raffles held during the festival. For more information, call 683-1343.
“Day of Reflecting on Life” celebration
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Respect Life Office will sponsor a “Day of Reflecting on Life,” June 21, beginning with Mass, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m, at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. The day of reflection will be led by Father Frank Pavone, a nationally-known pro-life advocate and National Director of Priests for Life. The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Pre-registration is necessary. For more information, call 421-7833, ext. 118 or e-mail:rl.outreach@dioceseofprovidence.org.
Father Pavone will also concelebrate and preach at the weekend Masses at St. Patrick Church; June 21, 4 p.m.; and June 22, 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
St. Lucy Church honors retirees
MIDDLETOWN — St. Lucy Church, 909 West Main Road, will hold a retirement party to honor Father Eugene McKenna, retiring pastor, and Cross and Passion Sister Mary Burns, a parish staff member who is also retiring, on June 29, 12:30 p.m., at the Officer’s Club at Newport Naval Air Station. For more information or tickets, call 847-6153.
Feast of St. Anthony
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main Street, will celebrate the feast of St. Anthony, June 12 with a special Mass at 7 p.m. As is the custom, blessing of the bread will take place during the liturgy and distributed after Mass. For more information, call 245-6369.
Father Holland School yard sale
PASCOAG — Father Holland School, 180 Sayles Ave., will hold a giant yard sale, June 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The rain date is June 28. The sale will include electronics, toys, exercise and sports equipment, clothes, kitchenware, crafts, holiday items and more. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the independent and parish school of St. Joseph Parish. For more information, call 568-4589.
St. Thomas More community celebration
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., will hold a community-wide celebration in honor of the parish’s patron saint, June 19-22. The schedule will include a family festival, June 19, 6-11 p.m., under the tents at Veteran’s Park, located at the Towers. The festival will include food, entertainment and children’s activities. On June 20 at 7 p.m., in the church, renowned speaker Tom Staples will present a talk on the life and works of St. Thomas More. He will deliver two additional talks about St. Thomas More on June 21, 10 a.m. and noon, at St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road. The parish celebration will conclude with a Solem Mass celebrating the Feast of St. Thomas More, June 22, 10 a.m., in the church, followed by a Eucharistic procession through Narragansett. All events will be held rain or shine and admission is free. For more information, call 789-7682; or visit the Web site: www.st.thomasmoreri.org.
