Cathedral to be featured in behind the scenes festival that showcases Providence’s greatest treasures
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul will be participating in the Doors Open RI Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23. The doors of the Cathedral will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Cathedral is one of 20 places across Providence that is participating. The Doors Open RI Festival is part of a movement of free, citywide “Doors Open” and “Open House” events that take place in over 50 cities around the world every year. For more information visit www.doorsopenri.org/festival
Gregorian Concert Choir seeks singers for the upcoming season
PROVIDENCE — The Gregorian Concert Choir, the resident choir at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, is seeking singers for the 2017-2018 season. For further information, please contact Monsignor Anthony Mancini at 331-2434.
Masses for the deaf, hard of hearing
PROVIDENCE — The Diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has announced the following Masses: First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Woonsocket; Every Sunday, 9 a.m. at St. Jean Baptiste Church in Warren; Second Sunday of every month, 11:35 a.m. at Christ the King Church in South Kingston; Third Sunday of every month, 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church in Providence, lower hall. For more information, call Irma at 401-278-4578.
Called By Name Ministry to offer retreat
WARWICK — Called By Name Ministry will offer The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in an Everyday Life Retreat. 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 each Thursday evening Sept. 21, 2017 - May 10, 2018 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Church, 3252 Post Road. For more information, contact calledbynameri@gmail.com or call Deborah Notarianni at 401-742-7637 or Rita Pratt at 401-323-6719.
Heal Together: Family Healing Mass
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — All are invited on Sunday, Sept. 17 at St. Joseph Chapel near The Father Peyton Center, 500 Washington St., to come pray as a family, seeking strength and healing regarding struggles in family life. The day will begin at 1 p.m. with Adoration, Reconciliation, Rosary and Mass ending at 3 p.m. The event is free, family-friendly, handicap accessible and open to the public. For more info call Family Rosary at 508-238-4095.
Holy Cross Church to host Harvest Market
PROVIDENCE — Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Ave., will host an outdoor open harvest market on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the parish. The event will feature homemade breads, cakes, pies, cookies, chocolates, apples from local orchards, assorted sized pumpkins from local farms, colorful mums, knitted handmade items, Fall favorites recipe books, decorative keepsakes and much more.
St. Brigid to host Italian Festival
JOHNSTON — The Social Ministry of St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., will sponsor their Italian Festival on Sunday Sept. 24 at noon in the church hall. Ticket prices are as follows: $25 per person, children 6 - 10 are $10 and children 5 and under are free. A full course Italian dinner is being donated by the popular Marchetti’s Restaurant in Cranston along with a wine toast and home-made desserts prepared by the ministry. For more information please contact Millie at 949-0617.
St. Alexander Church to host 67th Annual Macaroni Dinner
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will be serving the local community dinner on Sunday, Sept. 24 from noon to 6 p.m. The menu includes antipasto, soup, macaroni (all you can eat) meatballs, bread and butter and coffee. Wonderful homemade pastries will also be sold. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.
Msgr. Clarke School Kicks off 50th Year Celebration with ‘A Tasteful Evening’
WAKEFIELD — All are invited to join the Msgr. Clarke community on the back lawn, under the stars as the school kicks off their 50 year celebration on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 6-10 p.m. The event will feature a beautiful rustic vineyard setting courtesy of Exquisite Events with a great variety of beer & wine to taste for those 21+, catered food by Chef Ginger and Belmont Market, with live music featuring the Jesse Liam Band. Games & Silent Auction all to benefit Msgr. Clarke School. This event is open to anyone 21+. Tickets may be purchased online www.monsignorclarkeschool.org/ Door prize for the first 100 registrants.
Bilingual Ultreya Mass to be offered at St. Patrick
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to celebrate a bilingual Ultreya Mass offered by members of the Cursillo movement from the Dioceses of Providence and Worcester at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. In medieval Spain, “ultreya” was the shout of encouragement pilgrims gave each other while on the road to Santiago de Compostela to visit the relics of St. James. At an Ultreya Mass, expect a beautiful liturgy and a meeting afterward featuring witness talks and testimonies to the power of the spirit as Cursillistas evangelize their families, workplaces and communities. For more information, contact Bob Short at Rmarcusshort@gmail.com.
Crafters and vendors needed for upcoming fair
WOONSOCKET — The Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System is seeking crafters and vendors for a fair on October 21, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., held at Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Gymnasium, 1210 Mendon Road. Table rental fees are $25 for an 8-foot table and $40 for two. Proceeds from the fair will be used to purchase Chromebooks for the students at Msgr. Gadoury and Good Shepherd Catholic Regional Schools. Contact Janice Cabana at 762-1095 or 996-6576 or Tammy Rae Kennedy at 749-8790 for more information or an application.
St. Margaret Church to host Mass for healing with anointing
RUMFORD — All are welcome, especially the frail, aged, those in poor health or preparing for major surgery, the terminally ill, those awaiting test results and all seeking the Lord’s healing and protection, to a Healing Mass with anointing at St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible. Greeters and ushers will be available if assistance is needed. A light collation will follow the Mass.
Door-to-Door Evangelization day scheduled
WEST WARWICK— St. Anthony parish, along with Our Lady of Good Counsel and SS. Peter and Paul parishes, will host a Day of Evangelization on Saturday, Sept. 23, facilitated by the Legion of Mary, at St. Anthony Church. One way to spread the Gospel message is by bringing Christ to the people through efforts such as door-to-door evangelization. It is essential that as disciples of Jesus that we evangelize. Pairs of volunteers will go door-to-door to bring Christ to our neighbors, share the Catholic faith, invite them to a weekend Mass on behalf of their pastors and, whether they are Catholic or not, ask them if they have any prayer requests. The day will begin at 7:40 a.m. with the rosary and 8 a.m. Mass followed by a complimentary breakfast and a short training session. People who are unable to go door-to-door are invited to pray in the church before the Blessed Sacrament for the success of the day which will conclude with a complimentary lunch and sharing of experiences by the volunteers. For further information or to volunteer, call 401-821-8342 or email the parish at stanthonyswwri@gmail.com.
Traditional Ham and Bean Dinner
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Church in Barrington will host a traditional Ham and Bean Dinner on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5 – 7 p.m. The meal consists of baked ham and beans, coleslaw, mac ‘n’ cheese, cornbread, coffee and dessert. Dine-in seating and dinners-to-go will be offered. Advance tickets are needed. All are welcome. For full details, please visit www.holyangelsevent.com.
SS. Rose and Clement Parish to offer ‘Spirit and Life’ prayer meeting, rosary
WARWICK — SS. Rose and Clement Parish, 111 Long St., in Warwick, will hold its “Spirit and Life” prayer meeting each second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The evening will begin with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m., followed by scripture study and healing prayer at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The parish will also offer an evening of rosary prayer and benediction for the Bishop’s monthly intention on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
St. Augustine Church plans annual pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — As part of the Year with Mary our Mother, all are invited on a pilgrimage to visit the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass., on Saturday, Oct. 7. Shrine activities include Mass, Adoration, Confession and Blessing with the Relic of St. Faustina. Bring a bag lunch and dine at the Publick House, Sturbridge on the way home. Cost is $68.00 per person and includes bus transportation and supper. Call the parish office at (401) 831-3503 for registration and further details.
Girls Challenge Club
WEST WARWICK — Saints John and James Parish will host a Catholic Girls Club Open House on Friday, Sept. 29 and Oct. 13 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the lower church. Challenge Junior is for girls in grades 1-4 and Challenge for grades 5-12. Challenge is a leadership club for girls that supports the development of the total girl - her spiritual, social, intellectual and apostolic talents. Girls will experience a club meeting. For more information or to RSVP contact Deb at ssjjreligioused@cox.net or 821-7661 ext. 12
St. Michael the Archangel Church to host ‘A Carnival of Cultures’
PROVIDENCE — St. Michael the Archangel Church, 239 Oxford St., to host the 42nd Annual International Festival “A Carnival of Cultures” on Sunday, Sept. 24, beginning with an international Mass at 10 a.m. followed by the festival from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The festival will feature ethnic food, games, raffle prizes, live music and dancing.
A Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima
PROVIDENCE — The following events will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, 21 Traverse St., in honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m., the film ‘The Miracle Our Lady of Fatima’ will be presented in the church hall. On Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., a concelebrated Mass (in English and Portuguese) will be celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Fatima followed by a candlelight procession. On Sunday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m. a concelebrated Mass in Portuguese will be celebrated in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima with Bishop Edgar da Cunha presiding. For more information, call 421-5621.
Fatima 100th Anniversary Candlelight Rosary
WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, will hold an outdoor candlelight Rosary ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the parish field, in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima. In the event of bad weather, the event will be held in the church. Candles will be provided. For more information, call 401-766-0626.
St. Patrick Church to host Penny Social
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. will host a penny social on Saturday, Sept. 16 beginning at 6 p.m., drawings begin at 8 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. More than 150 prizes to be raffled. Refreshments are included. Ten percent of profits to be donated to Holy Family Shelter. Handicap accessible in rear of church parking lot.
Mass to be celebrated with Healing Service and Blessing with relic of Saint André
EASTON, Mass. — All are invited to a Mass with healing services and a blessing with Saint André’s Relic and anointing with St. Joseph’s oil at St. Joseph Chapel on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 1 - 3 p.m. The event is to be held at St. Joseph Chapel near The Father Peyton Center, 500 Washington St., N. Easton, Mass., and is free, family-friendly, handicap accessible and open to the public. For more information, call 508-238-4095.
‘Father Pat’ to host healing service at Rhode Island Parish
WEST WARWICK — Father Andre Patenaude, M.S., “Father Pat” will be conducting a healing service at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pleasant Street on Tuesday, Sept., 26 at 7 p.m. All are invited. For more information, call 401-821-8042.
Multicultural Ministry and Office of Black Catholics to host Day of Empowerment
PROVIDENCE — Diocese of Providence Multicultural Ministry and Office of Black Catholics to host “Rooted in Faith, Guided by Love” Day of Empowerment in St. Patrick’s Church Gym, 244 Smith St., on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The presenters include Sister Patricia Chappell and Anne-Louise Nadeau, SNDdeN, of Pax Christi, USA, and Therese Wilson Favors of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The focus of this day will provide information and education that will empower Black Catholics and all those in attendance to become more active in the work and mission of their respective parishes and the Church as a whole. The cost for the day is $15 per person and will include morning coffee, pastry and lunch.
Office of Life and Family to offer program for those divorced, separated at St. Pius X Church
WESTERLY — The Office of Life and Family to offer “Finding Hope” Program for those divorced or separated at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St. This eight part program is free and will meet each Wednesday evening, 7 – 8:30 p.m., October 11 through December 13, except for November 1 and 22. This support group embraces the teachings, grace, and love of our Catholic faith, provides a peaceful environment for healing, and provides time to share and discuss topics related to separation and divorce. For registration and additional information, please contact Peter A Magnotta, Office of Life and Family, at 421-7833, ext. 217.
Living in the Joy of the Lord
DIGHTON, Mass. — All are invited to attend a Day of Recollection on Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning with registration and coffee at 9:30 a.m. Conference begins at 10 a.m. and will include reflections on Joy, Eucharistic Adoration and concluding with Mass at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, 3012 Elm St., Dighton, Mass. To register, please call Donna Costa. M.A., at 774-644-5878 or send an e-mail to streetsofgold531@hotmail.com. Early registration is encouraged due to limited seating. The event is free and lunch is included.
St. Patrick Church to host healing service with Barbara Wright
PROVIDENCE — A healing service with Barbara Wright will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., at 7:30 p.m. in the gym.
