Young Adult Eucharistic Formation Retreat
KINGSTON — All young adults ages 18-30 are welcome to attend a day of prayer, formation, community, food and the celebration of Holy Mass while growing in love and reverence for the Holy Eucharist at Christ the King Parish, Kingston, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the event is mandatory and is open through February 4. Visit discovercatholicfaith.org/young-adult-eucharistic-formation-retreat to register and for additional information including speakers, topics and more.
Knights of Columbus to host breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Letters from Home: The 50 States
PROVIDENCE — For one night only, Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., in McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, “Letters From Home” infuses the classic style of the USO with a witty, modern edge and features high-energy singing and tap dancing performances. “Letters From Home” is funny and heartfelt, harmonic and uplifting. Having performed 900+ shows across the world, McVinney Auditorium is the official Rhode Island stop of the 2023 50 States Tour. Tickets and more at www.mcvinneyauditorium.com.
Bring a NET Ministries Retreat to your parish
RHODE ISLAND — NET Ministries, a national evangelization organization that ministers to teens through powerful retreats, will be coming to the Diocese of Providence in the fall of 2023, sometime during the months of October - December. Any Catholic school or parish interested in scheduling a retreat during this time period can contact Diane Castro at diane.castro@stfranciswakefield.com. Multi-parish retreats are encouraged as well. For more information on NET retreats, visit https://netusa.org/retreats.Setting Goals Under Mary’s Mantle: A day retreat for women
TIVERTON — Setting Goals Under Mary’s Mantle: A Day Retreat for Women will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (SoulCore session begins at 8:45 a.m.), at the Church of the Holy Ghost, Holy Family parish hall, 316 Judson St. For tickets and more information visit, http://bit.ly/goalswithmary. Questions, call Liz 781-521-3677.
Eucharistic Adoration planned at Our Lady of Fatima Church
CUMBERLAND — Our Lady of Fatima Church offers traditional Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday. The schedule is as follows: 2-5 p.m. — Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament; 5 p.m. — Holy Hour; 6 p.m. — Mass; 6:30 – 9 p.m. — Adoration and Benediction. There is also Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with evening prayer and praise and worship music on February 18, starting at 7:30 p.m.
40 Days for Life 2023 Lenten Campaign
PROVIDENCE — This Lenten season, the Diocese of Providence Office of Life and Family Ministry invites the community to peacefully pray to end abortion, to convert hearts and minds, and to speak for the voiceless, with 40 Days for Life daily beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, through Sunday, April 2. Sign up to pray at 40daysforlife.com/providence. Sign up with a friend or your parish pro-life committee. If you have questions or would like to learn more about the campaign that calls for prayer, fasting and community outreach, please contact Lisa Cooley, coordinator, Office of Life and Family Ministry, 401-278-2518, lcooley@diocesofprovidence.org.
Jim Bertrand to speak at St. Mark Church
JAMESTOWN — St. Mark Church will be host a lecture by Jim Bertrand, an expert on the Shroud of Turin, on March 5, at 2 p.m. Bertrand has appeared on EWTN and has given more than 260 talks across the country to more than 26,000 people. Admission is free. A free-will donation may be given at the door.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and fundraiser
SEEKONK — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence will hold its 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at The Old Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, Mass., on Thursday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’ mission of serving the elderly poor and will include a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner along with a “Pot of Gold” drawing and homemade scones for sale. Dine-in or carry-out. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org or by calling 401-723-4314.
