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.
Polish Food Sale
COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish, 455 Washington St., will hold a Polish Food Sale on Saturday, March 21, and Saturday, March 28, following the 4 p.m. Mass, and Sunday, March 22, and Sunday, March 29, following the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. The event will feature frozen cabbage pierogi, frozen golombki, and frozen apple pies. For more information, call 401-821-7991.
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.
Two-Day Lenten Mission
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Parish, 118 Church St., will hold a Two-Day Lenten Mission on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, beginning each evening at 6 p.m. The event will feature preaching by Rev. John E. Unsworth, reflections on the spiritual journey toward the Cross, and the Sacrament of Confession with four priests available.
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 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.
Praise and Worship Hour
NARRAGANSETT — St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, will hold a praise and worship hour to pray for peace on Wednesday, March 25, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature communal prayer and worship music. For more information, visit www.stthomasmoreri.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.
Tenebrae Service
NORTH SCITUATE — St. Joseph Church, 144 Danielson Pike, will hold a Tenebrae Service titled “Shadow and Crown” on Wednesday, April 1. The event will feature short reflections from the perspectives of John the Beloved and Pontius Pilate, as well as new sacred music performed by Stephen DeCesare and the St. Joseph’s Adult Choir.
Stations in the Streets
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., will hold Stations in the Streets on Good Friday, April 3, beginning at 12 p.m. The event will feature a re-enactment of Jesus’ final journey to Calvary with a cross-bearing procession via Ocean Road, the sea wall, and under the Narragansett Towers. For more information, visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
Laudato Si Presentation
WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, will host a presentation titled “We’re in This Together: The Vision of Laudato Si” on Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. The event will feature a deep-dive discussion into the encyclical by Professor Ben Hohman of Salve Regina University.
Encounter School of Identity
CHARLESTOWN — St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, will host the Encounter School of Identity on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. The event will feature presentations by Deacon Joe and Ceci Cooley and focus on the transformational elements of the Encounter School of Ministry. Register online at www.encounterschool.org/boston.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence will host the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage “One Nation Under God” from Tuesday, June 30, to Thursday, July 2. The event will feature daily Mass, walking processions, Eucharistic adoration, witness talks, and service projects at various locations to be finalized. For more information, visit www.dioceseofprovidence.org/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage.
