Dominican Friars of Providence College to present lectures on the Acts of the Apostles
PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday evenings until June 5, the Dominican Friars of Providence College will present lectures on the Acts of the Apostles in the church hall at St. Pius V Parish, 55 Elmhurst Ave., at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call (401) 751-4871.
Mass for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing in ASL
PROVIDENCE — The Diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: Every Sunday at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St, Providence, at 9 a.m. and every Sunday at St. Mary of the Bay, Warren, at 8 a.m. For more information, call Irma at 401-278-4578 or email irodrigeuz@dioceseofprovidence.org.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish to host Pizza and Bingo
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi Parish will hold its fourth annual Pizza and Bingo Night Friday, April 26, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., in Father Greenan Hall on High Street. Local restaurants and merchants have donated food, gifts, certificates, toys, games and other items. Tickets are available at the door and include two pizza slices, salad, dessert, beverage and bingo cards.
Fundraiser to benefit life and family programs
PAWTUCKET — The Office of Life and Family Ministry will sponsor a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, April 27, from 6 - 10 p.m., at St. John Paul II Church (St. Cecilia’s), 1253 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. The dinner is being held to support the diocesan pastoral care programs: St. Gabriel’s Call (pregnancy and beyond outreach and pre-natal diagnosis assistance and awareness), and Project Rachel/Rachel’s Vineyard (post-abortion ministry). The evening will begin with a social hour that includes a 50-50 raffle and a penny social. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please call Carol Owens at 278-2518 or e-mail: cowens@dioceseofprovidence.org.
Pro-Life Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — Please join Servants of Christ for Life on Saturday mornings from April 27 to June 22 for the Spring Rosary Novena. Mass will begin at 8 a.m. at Holy Ghost on Atwells Avenue, followed by praying the Rosary at Planned Parenthood at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend and offer up this time in prayer for an end to abortion. Planned Parenthood is located at 175 Broad St. in Providence. Call Tyler Rowley with any questions, 401-290-7201.
April/May Breakfast at St. Agnes
PROVIDENCE— St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold its annual May Breakfast in the Church hall on Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. - noon. Tickets are now on sale. For more information, including the cost, call the rectory at 861-7265.
Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion, First Saturday Devotion
PROVIDENCE — The St. Augustine Council of the Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the Men of St. Joseph and Relevant Radio (550 AM), will host two devotions at St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed in music and song at 10:45 a.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28. The final in the series of five First Saturday Devotions (in music and song) will take place on Saturday May 4. Devotions begin with the Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:45 p.m. (continuing until 5 p.m.), the Holy Rosary in music and song at 4 p.m., private meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Mass with Holy Communion beginning at 5 p.m.
Annual Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton Street, will celebrate The Feast of Divine Mercy throughout the afternoon of Sunday, April 28. Schedule: 2 p.m. — Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Praying the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary; 2 – 4:30 p.m. — Confessions and Veneration of a First Class Relic of St. Faustina; 3 p.m. — Chaplet of Divine Mercy and readings from St. Faustina’s Diary; 4:15 p.m. — Benediction; 4:30 p.m. — Holy Mass. For more information, call the parish office at 401-751-4871.
Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Pius V
PROVIDENCE — Come to St. Pius V to celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy on April 28. Adoration will be held from 2 - 4:15 p.m., during which time many priests will be available to hear confessions. The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed and a relic of St. Faustina will be present. Mass begins at 4:30 p.m. Contact Tyler Rowley at t3rowley@gmail.com for more information.
Feast of Divine Mercy at St. Theresa Shrine
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church and Shrine, 35 Dion Drive, will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 28. Schedule of devotions: 11:30 a.m – Holy Mass, Veneration of Relics of St. Faustina and St. John Paul II; 12:30 p.m. – Lunch; 1:30 p.m. – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Confessions; 3 p.m. – Solemn Chanting of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The Shrine is located at the intersection of Routes 7 and 102. For more information, call 401-568-8280.
Sister Angela Daniels to be honored
BOSTON, Mass. — Sister Angela Daniels, CP, who has worked for many years at the Assumption parish and who founded the Genesis Center in Providence, will be honored for her dedication and service to the poor by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps of New England at their annual Della Strada Awards Dinner, which will be held on April 28 at Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd. To join in the celebration, please call Abina Hansen at (401) 932-1569.
Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Martha’s Church
EAST PROVIDENCE — All are welcome to come and celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday April 28 at St. Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave. The schedule is as follows: 2 – 4:45 p.m. — Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 2 – 3 p.m. — Confessions; 3 p.m. — Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung; 4 p.m. — Rosary and Benediction followed by Mass at 5 p.m.
Knights to host Portuguese Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Portuguese Breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, April 28, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. The menu will include eggs, Portuguese-style potatoes, linguica, baked beans, massa (traditional Portuguese sweetbread), Portuguese breakfast pastries, orange juice, coffee and tea will be served.
Masses for Recovery
PORTSMOUTH — The next Mass for Recovery will be offered on Sunday, April 28, 5 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road. These Masses, to which all are welcome, provide an opportunity for people to come together in faith to seek God’s loving kindness and grace with special prayer intentions dedicated for those in recovery. If you or loved ones struggle with alcohol, drugs, addictions, mental distress, or support folks who suffer from the effects of these issues, you are encouraged to attend. For more information about this Mass, upcoming Masses, or the work of the St. Mathias Ministry, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Theology on Tap
JOHNSTON — On Thursday, May 2, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., young adults, single or married, in their 20s and 30s are invited to Theology on Tap, at Uncle Tony’s Pizza & Pasta, 46 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44). The topic will be “What is the Trinity,” led by Dr. Robert Barry, Associate Professor of Theology, Providence College. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation and Q&A at 7 p.m. There is no fee for this event. A free-will donation will be collected. Participants are welcome to purchase food and drinks, but must be 21 to order alcoholic beverages. Theology on Tap is sponsored by the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Ministry. For more information, visit www.discovercatholicfaith.org.
Parish Dinner Dance
CRANSTON— St. Bartholomew Church will hold its annual Parish Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston. Music will be provided by “Ambrosiani.” A Silent Auction will also be held that evening for those who wish to participate and bid on the many great items. For tickets or more information, please call the rectory at 944-4466.
Mass for healing offered
PROVIDENCE — The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered within Mass at St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Ave., on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m., by Father Joseph Pranzo, parochial vicar of St. Bartholomew Parish. This Mass will be offered every third Saturday every other month, except this month due to a scheduled holy Communion celebration the third Saturday of May. The usual schedule will resume in two months. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age may receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick within Mass. For more information, call 401-944-4466. Prayer Shawls will be available free of charge. Donations are appreciated. All are welcome.
Little Sisters celebrating 150 years in America with anniversary Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence of Pawtucket will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the congregation’s arrival in the United States with a special anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. All are invited to take part in this special celebration of the sisters’ mission of service to the elderly poor. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will serve as principal celebrant. A reception will follow in the cathedral hall. For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org or contact the home at 401-723-4314.
May Breakfast at St. Alexander Church
WARREN — A May Breakfast will be held at St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. – noon. The menu will include eggs, sausage, ham, homemade homefries, waffle station, breads and muffins, fruit, juice, coffee and other items. Tickets are available at the door.
Saint Vincent De Paul Ladies Guild to host yard sale
COVENTRY — Saint Vincent De Paul Ladies Guild will host a yard sale on Saturday, May 11, from 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the church, 2 St. Vincent De Paul St. The sale will include clothes, household items and toys. For more information, call Leah Hooks, secretary of Ladies Guild, at 826-7061.
Paint & Vino
COVENTRY — A Paint & Vino night to be held at SS. John and Paul Church, on Saturday, May 11, 6 p.m. in the parish hall. A painting session will be instructed by local artists. No painting experience necessary. All supplies are provided including canvas, brushes, paint, easel, apron, artist instruction and wine or beer for 21+, soda or water (two complimentary beverages).There are a limited number of discounted tickets available at the rectory or after Masses. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call 821-5764.
Message of Fatima
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Martha Parish, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will host a day on the message of Fatima on Saturday, May 18. The schedule is as follows: 8:45 a.m., Procession of Our Lady and crowning ceremony; 9:15 a.m. Rosary; 9:45 a.m., Holy Mass and consecration of parish; 10:45 a.m., coffee/refreshments after Mass; 11 a.m., showing of video: “Fatima the great sign;” 12 p.m., Fatima Q&A with priest; 12:30 p.m., Brown Scapular and Miraculous Medal enrollment; Following enrollment Our Lady will be processed from church. Confessions will be available during the day. For more information, contact Brother Leo Mary, FTI at (401) 644-3699.
Church of Christ the King to host May Breakfast
WEST WARWICK — Church of Christ the King, 124 Legris Ave. (Route 117) will host a May Breakfast on Sunday, May 19, 7:30– 11:30 a.m., in the church hall. Children 5 and under are free. The menu includes: fruit cup, French toast, eggs, ham, sausage, corned beef hash, beans, home fries, dessert, coffee, tea and juice.
Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp for people with disabilities
PROVIDENCE — The Office of the Apostolate for People with Disabilities and St. Patrick Church in Providence announces the “Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp” for people with disabilities of all ages. The camp will be at St. Patrick Church, Providence from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., June 24-28. Space is limited, brown bag lunch will be provided by families. Limited scholarships are available. The printable registration form is available at dioceseofprovidence.org/apostolate-for-people-with-disabilities. The camp is also seeking faith-filled and enthusiastic adult volunteers. Contact Irma I Rodriguez at 401-278-4578 or irodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org for more information.
