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 on April 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Other free tax sites in R.I. and Mass. may be found by calling the number 211.
On the Calendar at McVinney Auditorium
PROVIDENCE — Tuesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. and noon: A Special Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration; Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.: The Horszowski Trio with Masumi Rostad; Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.: Miss RI and Miss RI: Outstanding Teen Competitions; Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m.: Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra Season Finale Concert; Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m.: Athenas en Concierto - Todo es Tuyo Tour, presentado por Saint Patrick Church. For more information or to purchase tickets to any of these events, visit www.mcvinneyauditorium.com or call the McVinney Box Office 401-278-4588.
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, April 6, with the final devotions scheduled for May 4. Devotions begin with the sacrament of reconciliation at 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.
Project FAITH to host seminar: Pastoral Workers Responding to Persons with Mental Illness
PROVIDENCE — The 42nd Project FAITH will host a one-day seminar on Saturday, April 6, at the Providence College Ruane Great Room from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The topic will be “Pastoral Workers Responding to Persons with Mental Illness, led by Father Bob Malloy, OFM. Father Malloy will discuss welcoming and valuing all people regardless of their limitations. Father Malloy is the chaplain at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit where he serves as director of Pastoral Care. The event is free of charge, but there will be limited sitting. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call Irma at 401-278-4578 or e-mail her at irodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org to register or for more information.
St. Pius V School to host Spring gala
PAWTUCKET — St. Pius V School will host a Spring gala on Saturday, April 6, from 7 -10 p.m. at Ten31 Productions, 249 Roosevelt Ave., and will feature cash bar, raffles, silent and live auctions and more. For more information, call 421-9750.
Annual Easter Ham Roll at St. Mary of the Bay
WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., will host their annual Easter ham roll on Sunday, April 7, from noon – 4 p.m. The afternoon of fun for all ages will include ham raffles, cash raffles, games, door prizes and more. The kitchen will be open serving hot food and drinks. The event is handicap accessible.
Woodlawn Catholic Regional School to host Open House
PAWTUCKET — Woodlawn Catholic Regional School will hold an Open House on Sunday, April 7, from 1 – 3 p.m. After a student-led tour, parents and alumni will talk about their experiences and register for the 2019-2020 school year. To register for the Open House call the Woodlawn Catholic Regional School at (401) 723-3759.
Columbiettes to host Spring Fashion Show and Ladies Luncheon
RIVERSIDE — Columbiettes # 3623 will host the annual Spring Fashion Show and Ladies Luncheon on Sunday, April 7, at 1 p.m. in Saint Brendan Church Hall, 60 Turner Ave. The event will include a lunch buffet, fashion show, products for sale, penny social and more. Funds to benefit Columbiette supported charities throughout the community and state. For more information, contact event chairperson Jean at 401-497-0515.
Mass with anointing of the sick
KINGSTON — Christ the King Parish, 180 Old North Road, will celebrate a Mass with Anointing of the Sick on Sunday, April 7, at 1 p.m. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age may receive the sacrament of anointing of the sick within Mass.
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, April 7, 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.
St. Vincent de Paul Society dinner to benefit soup kitchen
WEST WARWICK — The West Bay St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its annual Pat Collins Dinner to benefit the Saturday Soup Kitchen at the West Warwick Senior Center. This year’s menu includes baked fish or chicken cordon bleu. This dinner will take place on Sunday, April 7 at the West Warwick Senior Center at 1 p.m. Please call 821-0475 to make a reservation.
Lenten bible study at St. Agnes Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold their second Lenten Bible Study on Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in the rectory. The topic will be “The Resurrection Narratives.” All are welcome to attend.
Tenebrae Service at St. Agnes Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will host its annual Tenebrae Service – a Service of Light and Darkness – on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:45, following the St. Jude Novena. The evening includes music and Scripture and is an excellent preparation for Holy Week.
SS. John and Paul to host Holy Hour
COVENTRY — SS. John and Paul parish, 341 South Main St., will host the Deanery Holy Hour for Life on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. The evening will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praying of the rosary, silent adoration, the Litany of Loreto, and Benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Taste of summer
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 24 Fourth St., will host a dinner on Thursday, April 11, from 5 – 7 p.m. There will be an “all you can eat” dinner including chowder, clam cakes, coffee and dessert. Beverages will also be available. All proceeds will benefit the clients of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Tickets can be purchased after each weekend Mass or by calling 401-231-3542.
St. Mary Church to host Lenten Chowder and Clam Cakes Supper
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary Church will host its annual Lenten Chowder and Clam Cakes Supper on Friday, April 12, in Father Gibson Church Hall, 68 Church St. from 5 – 7 p.m.. Dinner includes beverage and dessert. For more information, call the rectory at (401) 821-5555.
Woodlawn Catholic Regional School to host Giant Yard Sale
PAWTUCKET — On Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Woodlawn Catholic Regional School will host a giant outdoor yard sale at 61 Hope St. in Pawtucket. In the event of rain, the yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 20. Items available to purchase will include small furniture, books, music, toys, Christmas items, tools, lots of household items and much more. Vendors are welcome to rent space to sell their personal items. Anyone interested should call 965-4312. If you have any unwanted “useable” items that you wish to donate to the Woodlawn tables, please call to make an arrangement for delivery or pick up.
Spaghetti Dinner in support of man in need of kidney
COVENTRY — All are invited to attend a spaghetti dinner in support of Eric Thatcher, a young man in advanced kidney failure and a SS. John and Paul parishioner. The event will take place on Saturday, April 13, 5 - 8 p.m., at Manchester Hall, 585 Washington St. There will be great food and raffle prizes. For ticket information, or to choose a preferred meal time, call (401) 249-0769. To learn more about Eric’s journey, read the Rhode Island Catholic article here.
Day of service, prayer, fellowship with Little Sisters of the Poor
PAWTUCKET— All are invited to a monthly afternoon of service, prayer and community with residents of Jeanne Jugan, Little Sisters of the Poor and other young adults on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 2 p.m., at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. The afternoon will include a service project, holy hour, dinner and fellowship. For more information, or to RSVP contact Sister Angela at 401-723-4314 or pwcommunity@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
Calling God ‘Father’ Changes Everything
PROVIDENCE — On the Saturdays of Lent, until April 13, the Dominican friars at St. Pius V Parish will host a series of conferences on the “Our Father.” The day will begin with Mass at 8 a.m., followed by a social. The one hour conference begins at 9 a.m.
Easter hams and candy for Jeanne Jugan Residence
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor will collect Easter hams and candy on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Each year, the Sisters, residents and volunteers look forward to greeting visitors and accepting generous contributions of hams which will fill their refrigerators with future meals for their residents. Easter candy is also appreciated and will help to fill Easter baskets for the Jeanne Jugan family. For more information or to make special delivery arrangements, please call 401-723-4314.
St. Francis Church to present an organ concert on Palm Sunday
WAKEFIELD — On Palm Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m., Dr. Enrico Garzilli will perform his second Organ Symphony, entitled “The Final Week,” a symphony in four movements is a musical meditation on the last week of Jesus, at St. Francis Church. It begins with the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, journeys with him through Holy Week and culminates with his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The symphony is a deeply spiritual and moving tone poem on his last week. All are welcome.
Hope and Cope support group to meet
PORTSMOUTH — The St. Matthias Ministry Hope and Cope Support Group will meet on Sunday, April 21, from 5 - 6 p.m. in the chapel meeting room, under the chapel, at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E. Main Road. If you know someone who is supporting a loved one or friend in need of recovery or currently in recovery yourself, then this group is for you. This program is free and provides a wonderful focus on Catholic Spirituality to support recovery. No registration is required. For more information, send an email to Deacon John Silvia at deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group
WESTERLY — Those searching for comfort, hope and peace after losing a loved one are invited to participate in a six-week support group at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Saturdays, May 11 – June 15, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Each meeting includes prayer, a Scripture reading and reflection, a video and discussion. For more information, please call Linda at 401-714-9824.
Monsignor Clarke to host a Golf Open
WARWICK — Monsignor Clarke School will host a Golf Open on May 13 at Valley Country Club, 251 New London Ave. Volunteers, golfers, sponsors and donations are needed. Visit monsignorclarkeschool.org for more information.
