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.
Little Sisters of the Poor St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
SEEKONK — The Little Sisters of the Poor will hold its 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and fundraiser at The Old Grist Mill Tavern, 390 Fall River Ave., on Monday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This annual event supports the Little Sisters’ mission to care for the elderly poor and includes a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. Tickets must be purchased ahead at www.littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org.
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.
Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange
PROVIDENCE — Providence College, Ruane Center for the Humanities (Room LL05), will host a dialogue titled “Whose Bible? Scripture, Tradition, and Jewish-Catholic Dialogue” on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. The program, moderated by Professor Thomas Bolin, will feature speakers Andrew Davis and Ethan Schwartz and is open to the public in person or via Zoom. Registration is available online.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Flea Market
WOONSOCKET — St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 174 Harris Ave., will hold its annual flea market on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature china and dinnerware sets, houseware items, a selection of top brand clothes for the whole family, handbags, shoes, infant items, toys, puzzles, books and games. A Polish kitchen will be open serving Polish food and pastry for dine-in or take-out.
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.
Annual Holy Ghost Dinner
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church, 118 Taunton Ave., will host its annual Holy Ghost Dinner in memory of Charlie DeMedeiros on Saturday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The dinner will feature a traditional Portuguese menu, a DJ, a raffle and an auction. For more information or tickets, contact the rectory office at 401-434-0326.
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.
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
NORTH EASTON — The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., will host a celebration for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, from 12 to 2 p.m. The event includes Holy Mass followed by food, fellowship, children’s activities and a reflection by Fr. Pinto Paul, C.S.C. While the event is free, donations and registration at www.hcfm.info/solemnity-annunc26 are appreciated.
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.
Ecumenical Day of Prayer and Fasting
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., will host an Ecumenical Day of Prayer and Fasting event on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. The evening is organized by the Diocese of Providence. For additional information, contact Jim Jahnz, Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry, at 401-278-2504 or jjahnz@dpvd.org.
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 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 www.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.
Divine Mercy Sunday
WARWICK — St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave., will host a Divine Mercy Sunday event on Sunday, April 12. The day begins with confessions from 1 to 3:30 p.m., followed by exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 1 p.m., the Holy Rosary at 1:30 p.m., reflections on Divine Mercy at 2 p.m., and the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction at 3 p.m. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. by Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. For more information, contact Deacon Ken Andrade at deaconkeandrade@gmail.com.
