St. James Church All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Supper
MANVILLE — St. James Church, 33 Division St., will host an all-you-can-eat pasta and meatball supper on Saturday, March 7 (snow date March 8), from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Father Brindamour Hall. The meal includes salad, rolls, dessert, and beverages, with proceeds benefiting the parish’s social ministry programs; tickets are available at the door and takeout is available.
Book Signing at Gabriel’s Trumpet
COVENTRY — Gabriel’s Trumpet, 477 Washington St., will host a book signing for local authors Paul Caranci and Father Christopher Mahar on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features presentations of "History's Greatest Mystery" and "Finding God in Suffering," followed by a discussion and questions from participants.
St. Thomas More Parish Mission
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish, St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Rd., will hold a Parish Mission titled, “We are all brothers and sisters,” on Sunday, March 8, and Monday, March 9, beginning at 6 p.m. both evenings. The event will feature guest speaker Fr. John Joseph and is available to attend in-person or via livestream at stthomasmoreri.org.
‘24 Hours for the Lord’ returns to the Diocese of Providence
PROVIDENCE - All in the Diocese of Providence are invited to “24 Hours for the Lord” from 3 p.m. on Friday, March 13 until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at St. Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Ave., Providence. “24 Hours for the Lord” is a Lenten initiative of prayer and reconciliation. During this time, confessions will be available and Eucharistic Adoration will take place for 24 hours straight at St. Pius V parish. This is the first time in a decade that the diocese has hosted this event! For questions about “24 Hours for the Lord,” please contact Father John Maria Devaney, O.P., pastor of St. Pius V Church and Papal Missionary of Mercy (commissioned by Pope Francis), at 401-751-4871 / pastor@spvchurch.org. To sign up for Adoration and for more about St. Pius V. parish, please visit https://www.spvchurch.org.
Traditional Irish Breakfast at Council Hall
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus, 1265 Tower Hill Road, will hold a traditional Irish Breakfast on Sunday, March 15, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The menu features scrambled eggs, Irish bangers, home fries, corned beef hash, and Irish soda bread; the public is invited and children age 6 and under eat for free.
Lenten Devotions
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will offer adoration, rosary, all-day confession, and Benediction on Monday, March 16, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will also feature the Stations of the Cross, which are prayed every Monday at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 401-231-3542.
The Scholar-in-Residence Dialogue
PROVIDENCE — Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, will host “The Scholar-in-Residence Dialogue” on Tuesday, March 18, at a time to be announced. The event features Ethan Schwartz of Villanova University and Andrew Davis of Boston College discussing Jewish-Christian dialogue in Biblical Studies. The dialogue is hosted by Thomas Bolin, Scholar-in-Residence in Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian Relations.
23rd Annual All-Day Confessions at St. Joseph
WOONSOCKET — Saint Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, will hold "All-Day Confessions" on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features over a dozen local priests, multiple languages, and written instructions to assist those returning to the sacrament; call 401-766-0626 for more information.
Lenten Mission with Father John Eudes Brohl
MAPLEVILLE — Our Lady of Good Help Church, 1063 Victory Highway, will host Father John Eudes Brohl, ORC, for a Lenten Mission on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature talks on the importance of mental prayer, the discernment of interior movements, and angelic assistance in spiritual growth.
Day of Recollection at Shrine of the Little Flower
HARRISVILLE — St. Theresa’s Church, 35 Dion Drive, will welcome Father John Eudes Brohl, ORC, for a Day of Recollection on Wednesday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will include Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m., Adoration, Confession, a Marian Procession, and a luncheon; there is no charge for the event, but a free-will offering is appreciated.
Kidney Donation Workshop at Nursing Education Center
PROVIDENCE — The RI Nursing Education Center, 350 Eddy St., will host a kidney donation workshop, "Kidney Matters: Share One, Care for Another," on Thursday, March 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The free workshop features Dr. Paul Morrissey and Dr. Basma Merhi along with a panel of donors and recipients discussing the living donor process.
St. Bartholomew Parish Dinner Dance
CRANSTON — The Santa Maria DiPrata Society Hall will host the St. Bartholomew Church Parish Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 28. The evening features music by Steve Anthony and a full-course meal; tickets are $60 per person and can be obtained by contacting the parish office at 401-944-4466.
Rosary of Migration with Bishop Bruce
CENTRAL FALLS — Fuerza Laboral, 6 Chases Lane, will be the meeting point for a "Rosary of Migration" with Bishop Bruce on Holy Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m. Participants will walk to the Wyatt Detention Center to pray for detained brothers and sisters; for more information, visit dioceseofprovidence.org/rosary-of-migration.
Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreats
PROVIDENCE — The Office of Life and Family will offer Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion healing retreats: a Spanish retreat from April 17–19 and an English retreat from April 24–26. These confidential weekend retreats provide an opportunity for spiritual connection and healing; call 401-278-2518 (English) or 401-742-1510 (Spanish) for details.
Chrism Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St., will hold the annual Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will celebrate Mass with the renewal of priestly promises, and consecrate the blessing of holy oils. An ASL interpreter will be present for the deaf and hard of hearing. For more information, visit www.dioceseofprovidence.org/lent.
Good Friday Walk
PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS — St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 69 Quincy Ave., will hold its annual Good Friday Walk on Friday, April 3, beginning at 9 a.m. The four-mile event will feature a blessing, a walk through Pawtucket and Central Falls, and a lunch of grilled cheese and chowder. All proceeds will support Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, Hospitality House Soup Kitchen, and Pawtucket Soup Kitchen. For more information, call 401-728-0515.
Lenten Chowder and Clam Cakes
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Parish, 745 Central Ave., will host a Chowder and Clam Cake dinner on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. The event, sponsored by Council #12613 and Council #57, will feature red or white chowder, clam cakes, and beverages for dine-in or take-out. To place an order, call 401-436-6558.
Annual Lenten Fish Fry
HARRISVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will hold its annual Fish Fry on Friday evenings in Lent, now through March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event features fresh fish dinners with takeout available by calling 401-568-3057. New volunteers and students needing community service hours are welcome to assist in the kitchen and dining room by contacting Peter at 401-568-8280.
