Bishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Mass for Life
EAST GREENWICH — Bishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Mass for Life at Our Lady of Mercy, 65 Third St., on Sunday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. The traveling Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be present. All are welcome.
Bingo night at Mary Mother of Mankind Church
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will host our second bingo night to benefit the religious education program on Friday, Dec. 15. The kitchen will be open at 5 p.m., and bingo will be at 6 p.m. All are welcome to participate. For more information, contact the rectory at 401-231-3542.
Sweet Spirit of Christmas
BRISTOL — The 15th Annual Sweet Spirit of Christmas, sponsored by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Rosary/Altar Society will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 4 – 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17, from 8 a.m. - noon in the Monsignor Lolio Parish Center, 127 State St. The event will feature festive trays of homemade assorted cookies, and holiday candies for sale. Quarts of delicious homemade pasta sauce will also be sold. Don’t be late, these sell out quickly. Also, for sale will be tickets for The Annual Christmas Raffle, with the top prize of $1,000.00 which will be drawn on December 17.
Christmas Concert
WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph’s Church, 1200 Mendon Road, will present a free Christmas Concert for all ages on December 17, 3 p.m. The concert will feature The French Ritual for Blessing an Organ, the Sunday Quartet, the Choir, as well as the Providence Youth Guitar Ensemble. A goodwill offering for music education will be gratefully accepted.
Little Flower Home seeks volunteers
PROVIDENCE —“When I was a stranger you welcomed me…” Do you have the heart and the home to host a homeless pregnant woman in your home? If Jesus calls you to welcome Him this way, you can learn more about being a volunteer host by calling Lee at 401-524-6004.
Healing Mass for Addictions
CHARLESTOWN — Healing Mass for Addictions, at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, will take place at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month (October – June). If you or someone you know needs prayer and healing — spiritual, emotional, or physical — please join us. For more information, call the rectory at 401-364-7214.
Lessons and Carols
WARWICK — All are invited to celebrate the anticipation of Our Lord’s Nativity. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m. in St. Francis Chapel, 610 Jefferson Boulevard, hear the Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope choir sing The Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beautiful and festive tradition that began in the 19th century. Through scripture readings (or “lessons”), hymns, carols, and prayers, the Festival tells the story of the Fall, the Messianic promise, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission.
Evening of Family Christmas Caroling
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., will present their third annual Evening of Family Christmas Caroling on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Free event, handicapped accessible, refreshments, music by The Bad Habits. Contact WomensFaithGroup@SPVChurch.org for more information.
Young Adult Holy Hour, fellowship event planned
PROVIDENCE — All single, married, and religious in their 20s and 30s are invited to a Young Adult Holy Hour on Friday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m., in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. There will be confession available followed by fellowship and food. This event is hosted by the Young Adult Evangelization Apostolate of the Diocese of Providence. For more information, visit www.evangelizeri.org/yae.
Diocese of Providence Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress
INDIANAPOLIS — Join the Diocese of Providence as we journey to the first Eucharistic Congress in 83 years. Parishes from every corner in our nation will gather at the feet of Jesus, boldly anticipating a new Pentecost at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. All are invited to attend July 17-21, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Diocese of Providence trip includes transportation to and from Indianapolis, with local transportation to and from the Congress, 5 nights at the hotel, and the cost of admission to each day of the Congress. Registration and details at www.dioceseofprovidence.org/congress2024. Registrations are first come, first served.
Vocations College Retreat
PROVIDENCE —This retreat is for high school seniors, college, and post-college age men interested in or curious about the priesthood. The retreat will be held Friday-Saturday, January 12-13, 2024 at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mount Pleasant Ave. Pre-registration required. To recommend a man for this retreat or if interested for yourself, please contact Father Ryan J. Simas, Director of Vocations, at 401-331-1316 or rsimas522@icloud.com.
