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.
Pro-Life Spring Rosary Novena
PROVIDENCE — Please join Servants of Christ for Life on Saturday mornings from now until 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.
Clam Boil and Steak Fry to benefit OLMC robotics program
BRISTOL — Bristol Knights of Columbus, Council 379 will host a clam boil and steak fry on Saturday May 18 at 6 p.m. in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center on State Street. Proceeds will benefit the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Robotics program. There is limited seating for this event so please reserve early by contacting Past Grand Knight Warren Rensehausen at 401-200-1047 or email wrensehausen@hotmail.com.
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;” Noon, Fatima Q&A with priest; 12:30 p.m., Brown Scapular and Miraculous Medal enrollment. Following enrollment a statue of Our Lady will be processed from the church. Confessions will be available during the day. For more information, contact Brother Leo Mary, FTI at (401) 644-3699.
Knights to sponsor ‘Teens Are Dynamite Supper’
WOONSOCKET — The Knights of Columbus will sponsor the annual “Teens Are Dynamite Supper” on Saturday, May 18, from 5- 7:30 p.m. in the St. Agatha Church hall, 34 Joffre Ave., to benefit both the Father Marot and Rejoice in Hope Youth Centers. Tickets can be purchased at the door. This event features all you can eat dynamites or hot dogs, chips, beer for 21+. A multi-prize raffle will be held at the event.
Mass for healing offered at St. James Chapel
CHARLESTOWN— A Mass for healing will be offered at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m., by Father Paul Desmarais, pastor of St. Mary/St. James Parish. Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age may receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick within Mass. This Mass will be offered the second Sunday of each month through June 2019. For more information, call 401-364-7214 or visit stmjparish.org.
Scalabrini Day Celebration Dinner
PROVIDENCE — Scalabrini Dukcevich Center, will host their annual Scalabrini Day Celebration Dinner on June 1. A tri-lingual Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Parish. 297 Laurel Hill Ave. Doors to the parish hall will open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, please call 401-632-4770 ext. 3 or email msilva@sdcenterri.org.
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 a.m.–11:30 a.m., in the church hall. Children 5 and under attend free. The menu includes fruit cup, French toast, eggs, ham, sausage, corned beef hash, beans, home fries, dessert, coffee, tea and juice.
Narragansett Knights of Columbus to host May Breakfast
NARRAGANSETT — The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual May Breakfast at St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, on Sunday, May 19. Continuous seating starts from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children under 6 attend free. Tickets will be available at the door. There are opportunities to enjoy fellowship before or after Mass.
Knights of Columbus to host Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, May 19, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Eggs, fruit cup, home fries, Johnnycakes, toast, jam, bacon, beans, pastries, juice, coffee and tea will be served. Children under 6 attend free.
Sacred Heart Parish to host Deanery Holy Hour
WEST WARWICK — Sacred Heart Parish, 820 Providence St., will host the Deanery IV Holy Hour for Life on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. The evening will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, homily, Litany and Benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
35th annual Lakeside Family Festival
EAST FREETOWN, Mass. — St. John Neumann Church invites all to their 35th annual Lakeside Family Festival during Memorial Day Weekend, May 24‒27, from 6-11 p.m. on Friday; Saturday and Sunday noon-11 p.m.; and Monday noon-5 p.m., with a huge Barn Sale all weekend, plus amusement rides and entertainment. There will be a great selection of homebaked goods, assorted food booths, games of skill and a grand raffle, with a Car Show on Sunday (Monday in the event of rain). For more information visit sjnfreetown.org/lakeside-family-festival.
Masses for Recovery
WEST WARWICK — The next Mass for Recovery will be offered on Sunday, May 26, 5 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church, 70 Church St. 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.
Garden Party and Parish Picnic at St. Agnes Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold its annual Garden Party and Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 26, after the 10 a.m. Mass. You can plant a perennial or flowering shrub in memory of a loved one. Children are encouraged to plant annuals on the church grounds. The picnic will follow the planting.
Knights of Columbus to host blood drive
BRISTOL — The Knights of Columbus Council 379 of Bristol will host a blood drive at the Monsignor Lolio Parish Center, 141 State St., from 8 a.m.-noon on Sunday May 26. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Indoor Yard Sale to benefit Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., will host their annual Indoor Yard Sale on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The two-day sale will include furniture, housewares, jewelry, books, craft supplies and more. All proceeds to benefit the Little Sisters. For more information, please call 401-723-4314.
Memorial Day Mass
EAST BLACKSTONE, Mass. — A Memorial Day Mass for all the faithful departed will be celebrated on Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, 116 Farm St. Worshippers are welcome to bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, a notice will be posted on stcharlesborromeo.com that morning and the Mass will then be held upstairs in the parish church of St. Charles on Daniel St., Woonsocket. This general invitation is open to all who wish to honor the dead in a prayerful manner.
Mass at St. Mary Church to be celebrated for the protection, defense of human life
WEST WARWICK— All are invited to join together in St. Mary Church, 68 Church St., on Friday, May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated for the protection and defense of human life, from biological conception to natural death. A Rosary for Life will be prayed before the Mass, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A simple reception will follow in Father Gibson Hall. For more information, call St. Mary Rectory at 401- 821-5555.
Learn counseling skills to help women considering abortion
CHARLESTOWN — Saint Mary’s Respect Life Committee will host pro-life advocate Tyler Rowley of Servants of Christ for Life. He will speak on counseling women who are considering an abortion. Come learn the skills to effectively speak with family, friends and acquaintances. This event will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m., at St. James Chapel, Charlestown. Light refreshments to follow. All are welcome. If attending, please RSVP to RespectLife@stmjparish.org.
Our Lady of Loreto Parish Breakfast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Parish will host a breakfast on Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon in Loreto’s school hall. The menu includes scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, pancakes, home fries, beans, fruit cups, breakfast pastries, juice, coffee/tea. There will be a penny social and split-the-pot raffle. To purchase tickets, call the parish office at 434-3535. Minimal tickets will be sold at the door. Deadline to purchase is May 26. All proceeds will benefit parish social ministry and respect life outreach programs.
Magnificat Breakfast to feature international Christian recording artist with local roots
PROVIDENCE — The Magnificat International Women’s Ministry will hold its next breakfast on Saturday, June 15, from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Providence Marriot, One Orms Street, in Providence. The featured guest speaker will be Ryan Tremblay, a full-time international Christian recording artist who has been featured on EWTN, Catholic TV and Relevant Radio, and has performed at World Youth Day 2016 in Poland, and 2019 in Panama. This multi-talented musician will share his gifts of love for Jesus Christ and the Church. For reservations and tickets, call Linda Gatta at 401-864-7731.
