Sacred Heart Bazaar
WEST WARWICK — The annual Sacred Heart Church Bazaar will be held at the parish, 820 Providence St., on Friday, Oct. 25, from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature handmade trees, wreaths and many other crafts, a penny social with 35 prizes, roll-ups for children, a special raffle with televisions, bikes, and 12 large baskets. Other booths include jewelry, home goods, a wine booth and Mrs. Claus’ Attic. Pastry booths will have homemade Italian cakes and pastry with a large selection of cookie trays. Kitchen is open throughout the event with hot dogs, grinders, grilled cheese sandwiches, sausage and peppers, sloppy Joes, French fries and hot and cold beverages.
Harvest Bazaar
BRISTOL — The Holy Rosary Sodality will sponsor its Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in the parish auditorium, 577 Wood St. The event will feature Bingo , a grand raffle, Christmas booth, pastry booth, arts and crafts, white elephant, jewelry and more. Lizzie’s Kitchen will serve clam chowder, meatballs, hot dogs, Portuguese soup, Caçoila (pulled pork), favas, chourico and pepper sandwiches, and desserts. Eat in or take out. There will be free face-painting for the children from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The raffle drawing will be held at 3 p.m.
Mass for Recovery
PORTSMOUTH — The next Mass for Recovery will be offered on Sunday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E. Main Road. These Masses, to which all are welcome, provide an opportunity for people to come together in faith to seek God’s loving kindness and grace with special prayer intentions dedicated for those in recovery. If you or loved ones struggle with alcohol, drugs, addictions, mental distress, or you support folks who suffer from the effects of these issues, you are encouraged to attend. For more information about this Mass, upcoming Masses, or the work of the St. Matthias Ministry, please contact Deacon John, deaconjohn@jsilvia.com.
Retirement reception for local pastor
PORTSMOUTH — All are welcome to a small reception following each Mass on the weekend of October 26 and 27 to show gratitude for Father Daniel J. Gray, pastor of St. Anthony’s Church, as he retires from active ministry. Mass times are 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.
St. Francis de Sales Parish Yard Sale
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Francis de Sales Parish, 381 School St., will hold its annual indoor yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. Items will include jewelry, housewares, toys, games, electronics, CDs, furniture, books, and baked goods. The kitchen will be open for refreshments.
Fall breakfast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., will host a Fall Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. – noon. The menu will include: ham, sausage, eggs, home fries, baked beans, pancakes, breakfast pastries, coffee, tea and juice. There will also be multiple raffles with a special “Split the Pot.” To purchase tickets, call the office at 401-434-3535. Deadline to purchase advance tickets is October 20.
Holiday Bazaar
COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish, 222 MacArthur Blvd, will hold a Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Continental breakfast will be served from 8:30 -10 a.m., and Polish and American food will be served from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. until sold out. The event will include raffles, children’s booth, crafts, themed baskets, baked shop and more. Frozen Polish food will also be available from 9 a.m. until it’s gone. Admission is free. For more information, call 401-821-7991 or visit www.olcsvp.org.
All Souls Day Procession with Statue of Our Lady
PROVIDENCE — On All Souls Day, Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. starting at St. Mary Church, 538 Broadway, all are welcome to process with the statue of Our Lady, and to seek her intercession for our beloved dead. This event welcomes the participation of every Marian advocate. Bring your Rosary, your faith and your love for the Virgin Mary. The procession will conclude at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., where all will gather for a Holy Mass. For more information, call the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry, 401-421-7833, ext. 233.
‘30 Days/30 Prizes’
WARREN —St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Warren will hold a raffle in which a prize will be drawn for each day of the month of November. There are over $1,500.00 worth of prizes to be given away. Some prizes include gift cards to Palmer River Grille, Blount’s Clam Shack, Newport Playhouse and Gamm Theatre tickets, golf tickets, Cardi’s and Bob’s Discount Furniture stores, money tree, color television, and more. To purchase tickets, call Linda at 401-263-3594 or the rectory at 401-245-4469 and leave a message. Be sure to have all returns in by October 30 to be eligible for all the daily drawings.
Mass for deceased St. Xavier Academy alumnae
JOHNSTON — Mass for deceased St. Xavier Academy alumnae will be celebrated at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Ave., at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, Nov 1. All are invited to lunch at Atwood Grill following the Mass. Please RSVP 401-515-7033 by October 29 for a seating count at the restaurant.
St. Raymond’s Annual Christmas Bazaar
PROVIDENCE — St. Raymond Church, 1240 North Main St., will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The event will feature raffles, crafts, knitted items, baked goods, penny social, Christmas greenery, hot food and more. For more information, visit www.straymonds.com or call the parish office, 401-351-4224.
Knights of Columbus to host Harvest Supper
SLATERSVILLE — The William J. Frehill Council Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Harvest Supper at St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will feature salad, pork tenderloin, chicken marsala, oven roasted potatoes, macaroni and sauce, coffee and dessert. For more details contact Tom Carnevale at 401-949-5628, tctrains@aol.com or Paul Vadenais at 401-765 -4357, pvsandman@yahoo.com. All proceeds to benefit Frehill Council charitable causes.
Knights to hold breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.