St. Paul to sponsor ‘Prayer Fair’
CRANSTON – St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, will offer its third annual “Prayer Fair,” Nov. 5, beginning at 1 p.m. and ending with a weekend Mass at 4:30 p.m. The program will include presentations about various ways to pray, as well as time for personal reflection. For more information, call 461-5734; or log onto: www.discovercatholicfaith.org.
‘Be Not Afraid’ Ministry training
PROVIDENCE – “Be Not Afraid” is a program and a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis (PPD). Training for those interested in becoming laity or peer ministers for this new ministry in our diocese will be provided through the Office of Life and Family Ministry. The first training session will be held on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Diocese of Providence office building, One Cathedral Square. The presenter is Sandy Buck of the “Be Not Afraid Ministry.” She will help peer ministers to understand how to approach parents with sensitivity who are experiencing a PPD and help them to learn affirmations to encourage parents to carry to full term. The training will also provide basic bereavement information. The workshop fee includes a light lunch. A support session will be held for expectant parents or parents who have experienced a poor prenatal diagnosis, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., in the Diocesan Office Building. The program will explore difficult issues such as maintaining hope when a prognosis is poor, medical decision-making during pregnancy and beyond, neonatal critical care, possible stillbirth and mourning the loss of the anticipated baby. For more information and to register for either program, call 421-7833, ext. 218.
St. Luke invites Catholics to ‘come home’
BARRINGTON – St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Road, will host a Day of Evangelization, Oct. 29, beginning with the recitation of the rosary, 8:30 a.m., followed by Mass, neighborhood visitations, lunch and time for reflection on experiences. Volunteers will be paired and will visit the Nayatt section of Barrington. For more information or to volunteer, call Father Robert Hawkins, pastor, at 246-1212.
Sts. John and Paul presents ‘Apologetics for Catholics’
COVENTRY – Sts. John and Paul Church, 341 South Main St., will continue its adult education series, “Apologetics for Catholics,” every fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning Oct. 25, 7 p.m., in the rectory conference room. Taught by Franciscan of the Immaculate Father Bonaventure Mary, the interactive class will explore apologetics, which are key reasons that can be shared and discussed in defense of church doctrine. Participants should bring a Bible. A free will offering will be collected. For more information, call 644-3699.
St. Martin de Porres Center hosts 2012 Medicare programs
PROVIDENCE – The St. Martin de Porres Senior Center, 160 Cranston St., will host 2012 Medicare programs, Oct. 25, 10 a.m., with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of R.I.; and Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with the University of Rhode Island Pharmacy Program. For more information or to arrange an appointment, call 274-6783.
Fatima High to present ‘Charlotte’s Web’
WARREN – The Fatima High Theatre Company of Our Lady of Fatima High School, 360 Market St., will present “Charlotte’s Web,” Nov. 5, 7 p.m.; Nov. 6, 2 p.m. The play, adapted from the book by E.B. White, tells the story of Charlotte, an extraordinary spider who proves to be a true friend and a good writer. For more information or tickets, call 245-4449. Tickets will also be available at the door.
St. Pius V Young Adults to host Bishop Tobin
PROVIDENCE – The St. Pius V Young Adults will host Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Oct. 27, 7:15 p.m., in the church, 55 Elmhurst St. The program will begin with adoration with vespers, followed by an evangelization discussion led by Bishop Tobin. For more information, call 751-4871.
SS.?Rose and Clement parish to host arts and crafts festival
WARWICK – SS. Rose and Clement Parish, 111 Long St., will host an arts and crafts festival on Friday, Oct. 21, 5-10 p.m.; and Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature Ocean State artisans who have created unique Christmas seasonal crafts and gifts, baked goods, a white elephant sale, penny social and much more. For more information, call 739-0212.
