Pax Christi to host ‘Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons’
ONLINE — Pax Christi Massachusetts in association with Pax Christi USA presents “Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons: An Urgent Imperative,” on Saturday, Jan 27, from 2-4 p.m. ET. This online forum will focus on the grave concern regarding the increasing threat of nuclear war and what ordinary citizens can do to prevent it. The speakers will be Archbishop John C. Wester, Dr. Ira Helfand and Marie Dennis. Claire Schaeffer-Duffy, Center for Nonviolent Solutions will serve as moderator. A recording and materials will be made available to all who register. Register at www.paxchristima.org or www.paxchristiusa.org. For more information, contact paxchristima@gmail.com.
Candlelight praise and worship hour
NARRAGANSETT — All are welcome to attend a candlelight praise and worship hour to pray for peace for families on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 6-7 p.m., at St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road. Come and pray for reconciliation in families, relationships and for family members who may have lapsed in faith. Join in-person or via Livestream from www.stthomasmoreri.org, choose Watch Live/St. Veronica Chapel.
St. Rose of Lima School to hold Blood Drive
WARWICK — St. Rose of Lima School will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2 - 6 p.m., in the cafeteria, 200 Brentwood Ave.
Young Adult Holy Hour
PROVIDENCE — A Young Adult Holy Hour will be held on Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. If you are in your 20s or 30s, join us for First Friday devotion. The evening includes a Eucharistic Holy Hour with recitation of the Holy Rosary and the sacrament of Confession is also available. Food and fellowship will follow in the lower cathedral. More at www.evangelizeri.org.Blood Drive Celebrating Black History Month
LINCOLN — The Knights of Columbus are holding a Blood Drive in honor of Black History Month, as diversity in our blood supply means better outcomes. The event will take place on Monday, Feb. 5, 2 - 7 p.m., at the Bloodmobile, 171 Jenckes Hill Road. To make an appointment visit, www.ribc.org/drives sponsor code 3225. Walk-ins are welcome.
Young Adult Lenten Retreat
PROVIDENCE — A Young Adult Lenten Retreat will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts and minds to enter the sacred and penitential season of Lent. Register online at https://evangelizeri.org/young-adult-lenten-retreat.
Frassati: A discernment group for young men ages 17-28
PROVIDENCE — Are you discerning the priesthood? Or do you know a young man discerning the priesthood? The Vocations Office hosts “Frassati,” a discernment group for young men ages 17-28 every second Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave. This is an evening of prayer and fraternity for high school and college-aged men who are discerning God’s will. More at www.catholicpriest.com.
A Beer with the Bishop
PROVIDENCE — All are welcome to attend an evening with Bishop Richard G. Henning, beginning with an informal talk followed by an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and engage in conversation with His Excellency. The event will take place on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m., at McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way. Beer and wine available for purchase, Mardi gras themed snacks will be provided. Free admission. Register online at https://mcvinney.booktix.com/.
Dr. John Bruchalski to speak at St. Pius X Church
WESTERLY — Dr. John Bruchalski, author of “Two Patients,” will speak at St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St., on Friday, March 8, 7 p.m. Two Patients is the story of how a physician who practiced abortion came to question the medical status quo and to pioneer an approach to reproductive medicine that respects female fertility, honors the dignity of unborn children, and offers care to patients regardless of their financial situation. Such health care, writes Dr. John Bruchalski, is merciful medicine, and his memoir gives a glimpse of just how merciful the relationship between a doctor and his two patients - mother and child - can be. There will be a free-will offering at this event. For more information, email Valerie at sis1170@verizon.net or visit www.drbruchalski.wpenginepowered.com.
Scholarship Raffle
WOONSOCKET — Woonsocket Knights of Columbus Council 113 will hold a scholarship raffle to benefit students at Good Shepherd School. Only 100 tickets will be sold and all proceeds will go directly to the student scholarships. First prize $1,200, second prize $500, third prize $300. Tickets may be purchased at the school administrative office, at KofC113scholarshipraffle@gmail.com or through any Knight of Columbus. Scholarships will be awarded to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Application for the scholarship are available in the Good Shepherd administrative office and need to be submitted by April 1, 2024; drawing for the raffle will be on July 29, 2024.
