Sacred Heart Parish to host Patronal Feast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Parish, 118 Taunton Ave., will hold their Patronal Feast on May 31, June 1 and 2. Friday: Food, bazaar and game booths open 6-10 p.m., music by DJ; Saturday: Regular Vigil Mass 5 p.m., all booths open 6 – 10 p.m., auction 7:30 p.m.; music by DJ; Sunday: Coffee and malassadas available after all Masses. Procession with Blessed Sacrament and the statue of the Sacred Heart following 11:30 a.m. Mass. All booths open 12:30-8 p.m. Grand Raffle Drawing at 8 p.m.
All-You-Can-Eat Chowder & Clam Cakes fundraiser
NORTH SMITHFIELD — The Villa at Saint Antoine will host its third annual All-You-Can-Eat Chowder & Clam Cakes fundraiser on Friday, May 31, from 3:30 - 7 p.m. in its courtyard, 400 Mendon Road. Red, clear and white chowders will be featured as well as clam cakes. Take-out will be available. There will also be beer and wine for those 21+, along with soda, bottled water, fresh baked brownies and cookies available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 401-767-2574. Rain date is Saturday, June 1. All proceeds will benefit the residents of the Villa at Saint Antoine, a not-for-profit health care ministry of the Diocese of Providence.
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 Road, on Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. If you have an addiction, know someone who does, or have lost a loved one because of addiction, please attend. The celebrant is Father Paul Desmarais, pastor of St. Mary/St. James Parish. For more information, phone the rectory at 401-364-7214 or visit stmjparish.org.
Daughters of Isabella plan monthly meeting
WARWICK — St. Benedict Circle#423, Daughters of Isabella will hold their monthly meeting at Fr. Lawless Hall on Monday, June 3rd at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in joining the Daughters of Isabella contact Regent Shirley Mello, tel. 401-821-8461.
Upcoming events for alumni of Woodlawn Catholic Regional School
PAWTUCKET — Alumni of Woodlawn Catholic Regional School are invited to attend year-end events, including an outdoor concert and arts night on Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m., at the school, 61 Hope St. In case of rain, the concert will be held at St. Mary Church, 103 Pine St., Pawtucket, and the arts night will move to Thursday, June 6, 6 p.m., at the school. Meet the eighth-graders as they graduate Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Keep in touch by e-mail, wcrsalumni@gmail.com.
Take-Out Thursday to reopen at Holy Angels Parish
BARRINGTON — The fully-accessible hall downstairs at Holy Angels Parish will reopen for Take-Out Thursday, a food sale fundraiser on June 6. A “to-go” menu offering options of a home-style meatloaf dinner and a cheese or pepperoni pizza is available. Pre-ordering by Tuesday, June 4 is suggested and encouraged. For more information, please call 401-249-1104/401-465-8439 or visit www.holyangelsevent.com.
Yard Sale at St. Agnes Church
PROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will host a parish yard sale on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No early birds will be allowed in. Rain date is Saturday, June 15. The yard sale will include seasonal and Christmas items, household goods, adult and children clothing, toys, pictures, decorative items, books, records, games and more. The kitchen and grill will be open for hamburgers and hot dogs. All are welcome. For more information, call the rectory at 861-7265.
Saint Anthony Church to host annual feast of patron saint
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host the 41st annual Feast of Saint Anthony outdoors on the parish grounds on Thursday June 6 and Friday June 7, from 5 – 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, noon – 11 p.m.; and Sunday June 9, 1 – 6 p.m. Live entertainment, an indoor flea market, grand raffle, food, full bar for 21+, games and rides will be available. All proceeds benefit parish ministries for the poor and homeless. For more information visit www.saintanthonychurch.org.
Theology on Tap
JOHNSTON — On Thursday, June 6, 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 “Adoption” led by Speaker: Dr. Boyd Taylor-Coolman, associate professor of theology at Boston 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.
Annual Chopstick Auction
CENTRAL FALLS — The members of Sullivan Council 2700 will hold their annual Chopstick Auction at 20 Claremont St., on Friday, June 7, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For more information or for ticket prices, call Grand Knight Leo Larivee at 401-641-3989.
Indoor Flea Market
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host an indoor Flea Market on Friday June 7, 5 – 9 p.m.; Saturday June 8, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 9, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.saintanthonychurch.org.
Special blessings for families available at anniversary Mass
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — To honor the memory and mission of Venerable Patrick Peyton, all are invited on Sunday, June, 9 for Family Rosary’s annual Celebratory Mass and Special Blessing of Families with Bishop William A. Wack, C.S.C., from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. The event will be held at St. Joseph Chapel, 500 Washington St., North Easton, Mass., from 2 – 3 p.m. The event is free, handicap accessible and open to the public. For more info call Family Rosary at 508-238-4095.
Day of Recollection
TIVERTON — Father Pio Mandato will conduct a Day of Recollection on the “Four Last Things:” Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell, at Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., on Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more details, visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
Corpus Christi Procession
COVENTRY — A Corpus Christi procession will take place on June 23 at noon, beginning at Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington St. Participants will process to Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 6 Saint Vincent de Paul St., Coventry, where Benediction will take place. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Holy Angels Parish to host annual golf tournament
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Parish will host its 21st annual golf tournament on Sunday, June 23, at Swansea Country Club. The entry fee includes lunch, greens fees and cart, drinks and dinner. Prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded. All golfers are welcome. Please call 401-249-1104/401-301-8746 before June 1 for more information or visit www.holyangelsevent.com/golf.
Corpus Christi Celebration
TIVERTON — The Vatican International Exhibition - The Eucharistic Miracles of the World will be on display on June 23, throughout the day at Holy Ghost Church on 316 Judson St. There will also be a Solemn Eucharistic Procession following the 10:30 a.m. Mass on the same day. For more information, visit www.HolyGhostCC.org.
Our Lady of Czenstochowa to host Polish Festival
COVENTRY — The parish will hold a Polish Festival on Friday, June 28, from 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, June 29, from 5-10 p.m.; and Sunday, June 30, from noon until 4 p.m., on the school grounds located at 222 MacArthur Blvd. and Rte. 117. The event will feature games, crafts, raffles, cow chip bingo and more. Polish and American food will be available, including golombki, pierogi, kapusta soup, kielbasa sandwiches, chowder and clam cakes and hot dogs. Musical entertainment will include Dennis Polisky, The Maestro’s Men and the Eddie Forman Orchestra. Free admission and parking are available. For more information, call 401-821-7991 or visit our website olcsvp.org.
Silent retreat offered
DIGHTON, Mass. — All are invited to a special silent retreat on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, 3012 Elm St., Dighton. The day will include Mass, prayer, reflections, quiet time and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna Costa at 774-644-5878 or e-mail streetsofgold531@hotmail.com. Free will offering and lunch included.
St. Thomas More Parish Festival
NARRAGANSETT — Join St. Thomas More Parish on Saturday, June 29, for the annual parish festival from 4-9 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park in Narragansett. There will be children’s games, food, a giant slide and teddy bear ride along with baked goods, baskets and a raffle. Children’s entertainment will include a Magic Show from 5-5:45 p.m.; balloon art from 5:45-6:45 p.m.; and the “Bubble Man” with his giant bubbles from 6-8 p.m. There will be live music under the tent by the “Second to None” band starting at 6 p.m. This event is open to the public, and takes place rain or shine. Admission is free. For more information call the parish at 401-789-7682 or visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
WARWICK — Called By Name Ministry will offer The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola — A Retreat in Daily Life. This is a lived experience of praying, meditating and reflecting on Scripture in order to grow in union with God and to discern God’s will. The retreat will be offered on Thursday evenings from Sept. 19, 2019 through May 21, 2020, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 3252 Post Road. For more information, call Deborah Notarianni at 401-742-7637 or Sue Geraghty at 508-479-3841.
St. Mark Church to host trip to Amish Country
CRANSTON — St. Mark Church, Cranston, will host “Penn Dutch: Miracle of Christmas,” on November 6-8, 2019. Only 14 seats are left. Enjoy a getaway to the Amish Country and a production of the “Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight and Sound Theater, an Amish feast, shop at a poplar farmer’s market and relax in resort accommodations. For more information and reservations contact Sister Angelina Giramma, M.P.F. at 401-942-1616 or agiramma@stmarkri.org.
