Mental Illness support group offered at Holy Family Parish
PAWTUCKET — National Alliance on Mental Illness Rhode Island support group at Holy Family Parish will be offered the second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.; at St. Joseph’s church hall, 195 Walcott St. This is a confidential and safe support group for adults living with Mental Illness.
Saint Jude Triduum and Parish Mission
PROVIDENCE — Saint Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold a Novena for three evenings in honor of Saint Jude on Sunday, Oct. 21, Monday, Oct. 22, and Tuesday, Oct. 23. Mass and Novena prayers will be offered at 6 p.m. The theme of the St. Jude Triduum/Mission is “Hope for the Hopeless.” There will be veneration of the relic on Monday night. A reception and raffle drawing will follow Mass on the last evening of the St. Jude Triduum.
Hope and Cope support group to meet
PORTSMOUTH — The St. Matthias Ministry Hope and Cope Support Group will meet on Sunday, Oct. 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. No registration is required. A wonderful focus on Catholic Spirituality to support recovery. For more information, send an email to Deacon John Silvia at deaconjohn@jsilvia.com. St. Barnabas Portsmouth, Monthly on Sundays at 5 p.m. is as follows: November 18, 2018; December 16, 2018; January 20, 2019; February 17, 2019; March 17, 2019; April 21, 2019; May 19, 2019; June 16, 2019; July 21, 2019; August 18, 2019; September 15, 2019; October 20, 2019; November 17, 2019; December 15, 2019.
Sacred Heart to host Deanery IV Holy Hour
WEST WARWICK — Sacred Heart Parish, 820 Providence St., will host a Deanery Hour on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The evening will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, homily, Litany of Loreto and benediction. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Healing service with Father Pat
WEST WARWICK — Father Andre Patenaude, M.S., better known as Father Pat of the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, will hold a healing service at Our lady of Good Counsel Church, Pleasant Street, on October 23 at 7 p.m. 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 401-821-8042.
Holy Angels Parish to host Fall Pasta Dinner
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Parish will host its annual fall pasta dinner on Thursday, Oct. 25, and all are welcome. Dinner, coffee and dessert will be served in the downstairs, elevator-accessible church hall from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Seating and take-out will be available. The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and teens, $5 for children 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and younger. Advance ticket purchases are appreciated. For more information, call 245-4707.
Youth, Identity, Same-Sex Attraction and the Church
PROVIDENCE — Avera Maria Santo will be at St. Patrick Church, Providence, on Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. to witness her personal experiences regarding “Youth, Identity, Same-Sex Attraction, and the Church.” This will be the final evening of a four-part series hosted by St. Patrick Church. Avera Maria is a 21-year-old, vibrant and joyful up and coming speaker, known for her love of the Catholic Church’s teachings on same-sex attraction. This evening is free. Suggested audience: middle-school-age youth and up. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children. A free-will offering will be taken up. More information at www.saintpatrickchurch.net or contact the church office at 401-421-7070.
‘Sexual Revolution, 50 years since Humanae Vitae’
WESTERLY — The St. Pius X Respect Life Committee will sponsor a viewing of the documentary “Sexual Revolution, 50 years since Humanae Vitae,” on Friday, Oct. 26, at St. Pius X Church Hall, from 6 – 8 p.m. A presentation following the documentary will be given by Dr. Michelle Cretella. The cost is free but pre-registration is required. Please call (401) 596-2535 ext. 993 and leave a name, contact number and number of attendees. For further information, please contact the St. Pius X Rectory Office (401) 596-2535, or email stpiusx@cox.net.
Harvest Bazaar at St. Elizabeth’s Church
BRISTOL — The Holy Rosary Sodality of St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St., will hold their 46th annual Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Parish Auditorium (building adjourned to church) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will include specialty booths, handmade items, raffles, bingo, Portuguese and American foods and free face painting from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. All proceeds from our bazaar will go directly to St. Elizabeth Church.
Celebrate St. Pius V 100th Anniversary
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with a Mass and reception on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. All current and former St. Pius V parishioners, friends of St. Pius V and St. Pius V school alumni are invited to attend. For more information on upcoming centennial events, please visit www.spvchurch.org or email centennial@spvchurch.org.
Masses for Recovery
PORTSMOUTH — The next Mass for Recovery will be offered on Sunday, October 28, 5 p.m., 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, or the work of the St. Mathias Ministry, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com. Upcoming Masses at St. Barnabas Church are: Sunday, January 27, 2019; Sunday, April 28, 2019; Sunday, July 28, 2019; Sunday, October 27, 2019. Upcoming Masses at St. Mary’s Church, 70 Church St., West Warwick (with opportunity for the Sacrament of the Sick) are: Sunday, November 11, 2018; Sunday, February 24, 2019; Sunday, May 26, 2019. Upcoming Masses at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick, are: Sunday, August 25, 2019; Sunday, November 24, 2019. Upcoming Masses at St. James chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Rd, Charlestown (with opportunity for the Anointing of the Sick) are held the first Sunday of each month, October through June at 2 p.m.
St. Gregory Church to host Fall Lecture Series on Homelessness
WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Church is bringing together community leaders for a three-part series on consecutive Tuesdays from now through October 30 to discuss various aspects of homelessness. These discussions are free and open to all. The discussions begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the St. Gregory Church Hall, 360 Cowesett Road.
Women’s Magnificat Breakfast
PROVIDENCE — Magnificat, an international women’s ministry, will hold its next breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Providence Marriot, Orms Street in Providence. Brief highlights of the life and relic items of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina will be presented on this 50th anniversary of his death. Tickets: $25 for advanced reservation, call Linda Gatta at (401) 864-7731.
Abby Johnson to Speak at the Cathedral, calling all artists
PROVIDENCE — Servants of Christ for Life is very excited to announce that one of the world’s most appealing pro-life speakers will be coming to Rhode Island for the 2018 Truth, Goodness, Beauty event at the Providence Cathedral on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. Abby Johnson is a former Planned Parenthood clinic director. Come hear Abby’s story that led her to the pro-life movement and the Catholic Church. Truth, Goodness, Beauty is a Catholic, pro-life event. In addition to Abby’s talk, the day will include a presentation by a sacred artist and a talk by the Sisters of Life. Lunch will be served. Also, dozens of Catholic artists will showcase and sell their artwork in the church hall. If you would like to showcase and/or sell your artwork at the event, please contact Tyler Rowley at t3rowley@gmail.com or 401-290-7201. Purchase tickets at TruthGoodnessBeauty.EventBrite.com or contact t3rowley@gmail.com or 401-290-7201.
Holy Ghost Church to host Harvest Festival
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will host its annual Harvest Festival on November 3, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., and November 4, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., and will feature sweets and treats, a handmade boutique table, large themed gift baskets and more. The kitchen will be open on both days. Cash raffle with grand prize: $2,000, second prize: $750 and third prize: $500. For more information, please visit HolyGhostCC.org or call (401) 624-8131.
Mary, Mother of Mankind Church to host Snowflake Bazaar
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., North Providence, will be hosting its Annual Snowflake Bazaar. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The bazaar will feature jewelry, gift baskets, raffles and Christmas items. The kitchen will be serving breakfast and lunch each day. For more information call the rectory at 401-231-3542.
Our Lady of Czenstochowa to host holiday Bazaar
COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czenstochowa will offer a holiday bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 22 MacArthur Blvd. Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. with America and Polish food, including frozen Polish food, being served from 11:30 a.m. while supplies last. The bazaar will feature raffles, children’s games, crafts, theme baskets, bake shop, cookie bingo and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 401-821-7991 or visit OLCSVP.org.
Narragansett Bay Chorus to perform at Holy Angels Church
BARRINGTON — On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Narragansett Bay Chorus, under the direction of Robert O’Connell, will present a concert at Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave., at 2 p.m. Following the performance, complimentary sandwiches and refreshments will be served in the Presentation Room adjoining the church. For more information, please call chorus member Jack Amaral at 556-7070.
Holy Ghost Church Providence to celebrate annual parish reunion
PROVIDENCE — Holy Ghost Church will celebrate its annual parish reunion on November 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Mass. For ticket information, contact the church rectory at 401-421-3551.
