Updated Announcement: Daughters of Isabella to hold monthly meeting
WARWICK — St. Benedict Circle #423 Daughters of Isabella will hold their monthly meeting at Father Lawless Hall, Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming a member please contact Shirley Mello, Regent at 401-821-8461.
40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
PROVIDENCE — The Office of Life and Family Ministry and Rhode Island Right to Life will be co-sponsoring the Lenten campaign beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6 through Palm Sunday, April 13. Parishes are being asked to adopt a day or an hour or for individuals to adopt an hour for a peaceful prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood, 175 Broad St., Providence during this 40 day period from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Do not stand alone. If you are interested in learning more about the campaign that calls for prayer, fasting and community outreach call or email: cowens@dioceseofprovidence.org. Please encourage women who are in a crisis or unplanned pregnancy to call Carol Owens at the Office of Life and Family Ministry for confidential assistance, 278-2518.
Free Income Tax Preparation
PROVIDENCE — Amos House, 460 Pine St., a fully handicap-accessible agency, prepares free income tax returns for those who earned $55,000 or less in 2018. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening appointments may be made through April 12 by calling 401-272-0220. Amos House will also host Saturday walk-in-only sessions from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on March 9 and April 13. Other free tax sites in R.I. and Mass. may be found by calling the number 211.
Knights of Divine Mercy
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Men’s Group, the KoDM will welcome Father Patrick Magee to speak about “Spiritual Warfare” on Friday, March 1, at 5 p.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St. The evening will include Low Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Father Magee’s talk, confession, prayers, Benediction, followed by food and fellowship in the church hall. For more information, visit HolyGhostCC.org.
Trip of a Lifetime Raffle
COVENTRY — Father John V. Doyle School is selling tickets for their “Trip of a Lifetime” raffle. The winner will get to choose between one of the following three experiences: Napa Valley Wine Tour, Viva Las Vegas, or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. All three trips are three night/four day and include round-trip airfare for two, deluxe hotel accommodations, entertainment/attraction vouchers, and more. Each trip is valued at $5,000. Proceeds will benefit the FJVD Technology Program. For more information about the trips and to buy tickets, please visit https://fjvd.org/supportus and click on Auction/Raffle Tickets. All winners will be announced on Saturday, March 2, at the Mardi Gras Live/Silent Auction. Winners need not be present.
St. Brendan’s Parish to host Mardi Gras Dinner Dance
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Brendan’s Parish will host a Mardi Gras Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 2, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come and enjoy authentic Cajun food (less spicy options are available), DJ, cash bar, 50/50 raffle and more. Tickets may be purchased by calling St. Brendan’s Faith Formation Office at 401-433-2680.
Mardi Gras Comedy Night Supper
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold a pasta supper and comedy night on Saturday, March 2 at 6 p.m. The event will also feature a penny social and raffle. Tickets are now available after the Masses or at the rectory during office hours. All are welcome.
Health Fair scheduled at St. James Church
MANVILLE — St. James Church, 33 Division St. is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in its Father Brindamour Hall. It is a wonderful, free opportunity to renew your mind, restore your body and rejuvenate your spirit. All ages are welcome to join for health screening, education, wellness resources and medication/pill disposal (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) A voluntary donation to the St. James Food Pantry is welcomed. For more information, call the parish office at 766-1558.
First Saturday Devotions
PROVIDENCE — St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will hold First Saturday Devotions (in song) on the first Saturday of each month through May. The next devotion is Saturday, March 2, with future devotions scheduled for April 6 and May 4. Devotions begin with the sacrament of reconciliation 3:45 p.m., continuing until 5 p.m.; the Holy Rosary in song at 4 p.m., private meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Mass beginning at 5 p.m. All are invited.
St. Augustine Church Knights of Columbus to hold book sale
PROVIDENCE — The Saint Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus will hold a book sale fundraiser in the church foyer immediately following all the Masses on the weekend of March 2 and 3. Local author and parishioner Paul Caranci will sign copies of his most recent book, “I Am The Immaculate Conception: The Story of Bernadette of Lourdes.” Signed copies of “The Promise of Fatima: One Hundred Years of History, Mystery and Faith,” named a finalist in the 2018 International Book Awards, will also be available. All net proceeds will benefit the St. Augustine Knights of Columbus. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted.
Malassadas Sale at St. Anthony Church
WEST WARWICK — St. Anthony Church, 1 Sunset Ave., will host a Malassadas (doughboy) sale in the church hall on Saturday, March 2, from 1 – 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 3 from 8 a.m. – noon. For more information, call 401-821-8342.
A Mass for healing for all types of addictions to be celebrated
CHARLESTOWN — A Mass for healing for all types of addictions will be offered at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd., on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. If you have an addiction, know someone who does, or have lost a loved one because of addiction, please come. The celebrant is Father Paul Desmarais, Pastor of St. Mary / St. James Parish. This Mass will be offered the first Sunday of each month through June 2019. For more information, phone the rectory at 401-364-7214 or visit stmjparish.org.
PC theater to stage ‘Tony’s Little Sister and the Paradox of Monasticism’
PROVIDENCE — “Tony’s Little Sister and the Paradox of Monasticism” will be presented at Providence College on Sunday, March 3. Written by David and Caroline Stafford the play relates the story of the fourth century desert hermit, Saint Anthony of Egypt, who must contend with both the Devil and his angry younger sister. Considered a “serious comedy,” the play examines, through humor, serious issues such as the tension between the contemplative and the active in Christian life and the question of what constitutes holiness. The play, which was broadcast on BBC radio in 2007, is directed for the stage by Father Matthew Powell, O.P., and features a cast of Providence College theater alumni. It will be performed at 2:30 p.m. in the Great Room of the Ruane Center for the Humanities on the PC campus. The production will last about 45 minutes. Admission is free.
Two-Parish Blood Drive
CRANSTON — Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mark Church will host a Blood Drive on Monday, March 4, 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hall, 237 Garden Hills Drive, next to Immaculate Conception Church. Refreshments and coffee will be available for all presenting donors. Sponsored by the St. Joseph Men’s Guild of Immaculate Conception Church. For more information contact Sal Soscia at salnlou159@gmail.com or 944-1058.
St. Vincent de Paul parish to host Deanery Holy Hour
COVENTRY— St. Vincent de Paul parish, 6 St. Vincent de Paul St., will host the Deanery IV Holy Hour for Life on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Saint Bartholomew Ladies Guild to host a Cavati and Polenta Buffet
PROVIDENCE — The Ladies Guild of Saint Bartholomew Parish will host a Cavati and Polenta Buffet on Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the church hall, 311 Laurel Hill Ave. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information, including ticket cost, please call the rectory office at 944-4466.
Lenten Fish Dinner
BRISTOL — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 141 State St., will host a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 8 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the parish center. This year’s menu includes fried or baked fish, french fries and coleslaw. Dinner is served take-out or dine-in. Cold drinks and limited seating available. The proceeds to cover the expenses associated with this year’s parish feast, the oldest Italian feast in Rhode Island, to be held on the town common July 11 - 14. For more information or ticket prices, call the rectory at 253-9449 or visit olmcbristol.org.
St. Agatha’s Church to host Lenten Mission
WOONSOCKET — St. Agatha’s Parish, 34 Joffre Ave., will offer a Lenten Mission beginning with the weekend Masses on March 9 and 10 and continuing Monday - Wednesday, March 11-13 at 7 p.m. Father Timothy O’Connor, who serves in Reynosa, Mexico, will lead the Mission themed “Five Keys of Unbound.” For more information, contact the church at 767-2950. All are welcome.
St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary Church will host its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner-Dance on Saturday, March 9 in Father Gibson Church Hall, 68 Church St., following the 4 p.m. Mass. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. The menu includes traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixings along with Irish soda bread. Dessert includes pastries. An assortment of complimentary soft drinks will be available. Music will be supplied by the three-piece band, “The Three Amigos.” Call 821-5555 to purchase tickets.
Parish Mission at St. Thomas More Church
NARRAGANSETT — Msgr. Thomas Powers, Vicar General, Diocese of Bridgeport will present the Parish Mission at St. Thomas More Church on March 10, 11, and 12. The mission is titled, “Men and Women of Mercy: Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son.” All three evenings will be from 7 – 8 p.m. All are welcome to join.
Lenten Mission at St. Mary’s on Broadway
PROVIDENCE — St. Mary’s Parish will host a Lenten Mission from Sunday, March 10 to Tuesday, March 12. The Mission is entitled “Encounters with Christ” as the topics of the Mission will be the first encounters between our Lord and various characters in the Gospels. The preacher of the Mission will be Father Gerard Saguto, FSSP, and former superior in North America for the Fraternity of St. Peter. Each day will consist of talks and confessions. Dates and times are as follows: Sunday, March 10; Mission at 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12; Low Mass at 6:30 p.m. with the Mission following.
Game Dinner to benefit Knight of Columbus scholarship fund
CRANSTON — Father John Feeney Council, 7110, Knights of Columbus affiliated with St. Joseph Church, North Scituate will hold a Game Dinner on Sunday, March 10 at noon at the Santa Maria DiPrata Hall at 29 Walnut Grove Ave., Cranston. The dinner is to benefit the Knights of Columbus scholarship fund. There will be raffles and a cash bar for 21+ will be available. Please call David Rea at 487-5179, Mike Langlais at 500-5839 or Mike Franklin at 954-5766 for tickets.
Lenten Mission: Finding God in the Darkness of Doubt, Pain and Death
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church extends an invitation to all to attend their Lenten Mission, led by Father Christopher Murphy, director of vocations for the Diocese of Providence. The theme of the Mission is “Redemptive Suffering - Finding God in the Darkness of Doubt, Pain and Death.” This is a 3-night event, March 10-12 and begins at 7 p.m. each evening. Handicap parking is available in the rear of the parking lot. For more information, please call 401- 421-7070.
Financial Peace University class to be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church
PROVIDENCE — Holy Name of Jesus Church, 107 Camp St., will offer Financial Peace University on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. starting March 11. This 9-week class teaches God’s ways of handling money and focuses on budgeting, paying off debt, living within your means and being generous with the gifts God has given you. Single, married, old or young, it’s never too late to take control of your finances. For more information, contact the rectory at (401) 272-4515.
Take part in the Ecumenical Lenten Program this Lenten season
WOONSOCKET — An Ecumenical Lenten Program is scheduled for the Wednesdays of Lent at 7 p.m. at Woonsocket area churches. Services are open to the public and a free will offering will aid the New Beginnings meal site on Rathbun Street. Services are scheduled for March 13 at Christ Community Church of Blackstone, corner of Mendon and School Streets, Blackstone, Massachusetts; March 20 at St. Mark Lutheran Church with St. James Episcopal Church, 871 Harris Ave., Woonsocket; March 27 at Slatersville Congregational Church, 25 Greene St., North Smithfield; April 3 at Our Saviour’s Polish National Catholic Church 500 Smithfield Road, Woonsocket; April 10 at St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, 190 North Main St., Woonsocket; and Tuesday, April 16 at St. James Baptist Church 340 S. Main St., Woonsocket. Refreshments and fellowship will be offered after the services. All are welcome.
Apostolate for People with Disabilities and SPRED Workshops at Faith Formation Convocation
SMITHFIELD — The Apostolate for People with Disabilities and SPRED will offer two workshops at the Faith Formation Convocation on Saturday, March 16 at Bryant University. The workshops are entitled “Forming Family Support Groups” with Doreen Engel. This workshop is for parents of children who are seriously ill or who have disabilities who want their children to receive the sacraments and participate fully in parish life. Engel will speak about her experience working for the Special Needs Ministry of the Archdiocese of Washington, offering practical ideas on how to form a family support group at your parish. The other workshop entitled “Poverty of Spirit, the Catechist and the Father’s Tender Caress of Mercy” by Rev. Sean Patrick Hurley, F.P.O., Roxbury, MA and Mrs. Mary Hurley, O.P. Lay member of the Dominican Order. For more information, contact Irma I. Rodríguez at 401-278-4578 or IRodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org.
Little Sisters to host St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
SEEKONK — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence of Pawtucket will hold its 11th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner at The Old Grist Mill Tavern on Monday, March 18, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’ mission of serving the elderly poor and will include a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with raffle prizes, a “Pot of Gold” drawing and homemade scones for sale. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org or by calling 401-305-4001.
Msgr. Darcy to address Magnficat breakfast
PROVIDENCE — Magnificat, an international women’s ministry, will hold its next breakfast on Saturday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Providence Marriot, One Orms Street. The guest speaker will be Msgr. John J. Darcy, J.C.L., who has served in many capacities throughout the Diocese of Providence. He was appointed chancellor and then vicar general in 2004 by the late Bishop Robert E. Mulvee. He currently serves as pastor of St. Margaret Church, Rumford. Msgr. Darcy will speak about his call to the priesthood and personal journey during the last four decades. For reservations and tickets, contact Linda Gatta at 401-864-7731.
St. Pius X Parish Westerly Lenten Mission 2019
WESTERLY — St. Pius X Parish will offer a Lenten Mission on April 1-3, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the parish, 45 Elm St., by Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT. Sister Miriam is an author and international speaker discussing the topics of Authentic Love and Conversion; Forgiveness and Mercy; The Healing Power of Christ; and The Dignity and Beauty of Woman. Night one will include a talk with presentation; night two: talk with confessions; night three: talk with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass will not be celebrated. For more information, call Deb Carey at the rectory office, 401-596-2535, or email stpiusx@cox.net.
Save the Date: Flea Market at SS John and James
WEST WARWICK — SS John and James Parish, 17 St. John St., will host a Flea Market on May 4 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The committee is in search of vendors to rent tables. No food vendors. For more information on cost or table sizes, please call the parish office at 401-821-7661.
