Eucharistic Adoration for Families
WARREN — Saint Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will host a family-friendly period of Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays in Lent from 6-7 p.m., helping children to learn about and grow in reverence for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Come for as long as you’re able or stay the whole hour. All are welcome. For more information, contact Jen Smith at smbadoration@gmail.com.
Weekly 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration vigils
WARREN — St. Alexander’s Church, 221 Main St., will hold a 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration Vigil each week of Lent through March 27 on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. through Wednesdays at 9 a.m. A family adoration hour will take place 6-7 p.m. For more information, email SMBAdoration@gmail.com.
Stations of the Cross at St. Ann’s Church
PROVIDENCE — Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Ann’s Church, 280 Hawkins St., on Fridays during Lent, from 6:30 – 7 p.m. Stations are held in the upper church, which is handicap accessible, please use the side elevator door on Russo Street.
Fish and Chips dinners at Church of the Holy Ghost
TIVERTON — On Fridays in Lent, the Church of the Holy Ghost, 316 Judson St., will host Fish and Chip dinners in Holy Family Hall, from noon–7 p.m. The menu will feature baked or fried fish with veggies, mashed potatoes, French fries, bread and butter, drinks and desserts. Eat in or take out. For more information, call 401-624-8131.
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry Fridays
PROVIDENCE — On Fridays in Lent, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 21 Traverse St., will host a fish fry, from 5–8 p.m., in the church hall. The menu will feature fish and chips with coleslaw, tartar sauce and smelts with potatoes. There will be a cash bar for beverages. For more information, call 401-440-3253.
Knights to serve chowder and clam cakes on Lenten Fridays
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Council #12613 and Delaney/St Teresa Council #57 will be serving chowder and clam cakes on Fridays during Lent from 5-7 p.m., except for Good Friday, and will be held at St. John Paul II Parish, 745 Central Ave. Cups of red or white chowder, half-dozen or dozen clam cakes will be available for dine-in or curbside pick-up. Please call 401-551-1282 to place your order. Leave your name, phone number; indicate your preferred time of arrival and if you prefer the dine-in or take-out option. All orders should be placed by 4 p.m. on Fridays.
Lenten Fish Fry at the Shrine of the Little Flower
NASONVILLE — On Fridays in Lent, the Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will hold their annual Lenten fish fry from 4-7 p.m. The menu will feature fish and chips, coleslaw, tartar sauce and grapenut pudding and will be available for dine-in or take out. Call 401-568-3057 to place your orders beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Knights plan Lenten Fish Dinners
PORTSMOUTH — The Knights of Columbus Council 3618 will offer baked fish dinners for Lent in the St. Barnabas Social Hall on Fridays starting February 23 and continuing March 1, 8 and 15, starting at 5 p.m. The menu includes New England clam chowder, baked Atlantic cod, coleslaw, rice or mashed potatoes, roll with butter, dessert, water, soda, coffee or tea. In addition, a lobster salad dinner will also be offered. Children under 6 eat for free. Take-out will be available. Ticket sales are in advance only and will be sold up to 2 p.m. on the Thursday before each dinner. Tickets can be purchased at St. Barnabas and St. Anthony’s parish offices, and after all Masses. In addition, the Portsmouth Senior Center will be selling tickets for this event. For additional information, call 317-432-6227.
Knights of Columbus plan Irish Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a full traditional Irish Breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, March 10, from 7:30 -10:30 a.m.
Candlelit praise and worship hour for vocations
NARRAGANSETT — All are welcome to join the St. Thomas More Parish community as they gather for a candlelit praise and worship hour to pray for vocations in the Archdiocese for the Military Services on Sunday, March 10 from 6- 7 p.m., in St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road. Join in-person or via Livestream from www.stthomasmoreri.org. Choose ‘Watch Live/St. Veronica Chapel’.
St. Francis de Sales to present “Whispers in the Darkness: A Lenten Reflection”
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The St. Francis de Sales Music Ministry will host “Whispers in the Darkness: A Lenten Reflection,” on Sunday, March 10, or Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m., in the parish center, 381 School St. This theatrical evening focuses on the temptation of sin during our quiet moments when we feel as if no one is watching. The night will consist of dramatic monologues coupled with both Christian and secular music that complement the theme of the evening. The event is designed to be a powerful and moving experience for all.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
NORTH PROVIDENCE —St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Ave., will offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and Benediction on March 11, from 7-8 p.m.
Lenten Mission
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will hold a Lenten Mission, “The Light of the Holy Spirit,” preached by Father David Gunter, MIC, on March 10-13. Father Gunter’s talks provide instruction to deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. For more information www.HolyGhostCC.org.
McVinney Presents: The Vigil Project
PROVIDENCE — Elevate your Lent with the Vigil Project, a collective of musical artists dedicated to leading people to an encounter with God through music performing in McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. This group of internationally known musicians are featured on the Hallow app and are set to perform at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. This promises to be an inspiring concert for your Lenten journey. This family-friendly concert is free to attend; free will donations accepted. More at www.mcvinneyauditorium.org.
Saint Joseph to hold All Day Confessions for 21st Year
WOONSOCKET — All-Day Confessions will be held at Saint Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The day provides local Catholics the opportunity to go to confession on a day specifically designed to alleviate any uneasiness they may have about confessing. The all-day confessions event is designed to address the fears that many people have about returning to this sacrament after years away. Volunteers will be available to answer questions, written instructions will be provided, and up to four priests will be available at all times. Over a dozen local priests in total take part in the day. Each confessional is equipped for both screen and face-to-face options. Signs will be posted to clearly indicate where to wait, and music will be playing to ensure that voices will not be heard by others. Call the church at 401-766-0626 for more information.
2024 Faith Formation Convocation
PROVIDENCE — The 2024 Faith Formation Convocation will be held at Bryant University on March 16. The event will feature more than 20 speakers, including keynote speaker Matthew Leonard, and breakout sessions in both English and Spanish, Holy Mass with Bishop Robert C. Evans, an Exhibitor Showcase, Adoration and Benediction. The annual convocation is a wonderful opportunity for Catholics throughout Rhode Island and surrounding areas to be inspired, renewed, and engage in conversations with other Catholics about the best practices for evangelization. For more information, including a full list of speakers and topics, schedule, or to register, visit faithformationconvocation.com. This event is sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Providence.
Chesterton Academy Open House
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, 610 Jefferson Boulevard, will host an open hour on March 23, 9 a.m. For more information, please contact 401-287-2280, info@chestertonRl.org or visit www.chestertonRl.org.
Good Friday Walk through Good Friday Walk through Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish invites all parishioners and friends as we carry the cross though the streets of Narragansett as a re-enactment of Jesus’ final journey to Calvary, noon on Good Friday, March 29 at St. Thomas More Church on 53 Rockland St. We will walk outside via Ocean Rd., along the sea wall and under the Narragansett Towers. This is a rain or shine event, all are welcome to join. For more information, visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church will host a Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Sunday, April 7. The Holy Hour will begin at 2 p.m. in the main church and will be led by Deacons John Silvia and Paul St. Laurent. The Holy Hour will include the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Litany to the Divine Mercy, Gospel readings, music, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. All are welcome.
St. Rocco School to hold 60th Anniversary celebration
JOHNSTON — St. Rocco School, 931 Atwood Ave., will host a 60th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 4, with Mass 5 p.m., followed by a reception in Café Rocco. Alumni, family, and friends are all welcome. For more information, call St. Rocco school office at 401-944-2993.
Catholic High School Scholarship applications being accepted by St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association
CRANSTON — The St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association is accepting scholarship applications for Catholic High Schools until July 31, 2024. Forms are available by writing to SXA, P.O. Box 20452, Cranston, R.I. 02920 or email sxa.alum@gmail.com.
