Knights to host breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus Council 2011 will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, December 1, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
The Major Relics of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Providence
PROVIDENCE — Faithful will have the opportunity to venerate St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest Christian theologians. The skull of St. Thomas, which has been on tour in Europe for the past year for observances marking the jubilees of his canonization, death and birth, will be at two locations in Rhode Island on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The relics will be available for public veneration at Providence College starting at 2 p.m. in Saint Dominic Chapel. Masses will be celebrated in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The relics will also visit St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St. The schedule is as follows: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - Public veneration of the relics; 11:30 a.m. - Rosary; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Confessions; 12 p.m. - Mass of St. Thomas Aquinas; 1:30 p.m.- Conclusion of Public Veneration.
Surviving the Holidays: GriefShare Seminar
WESTERLY — If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, getting through the Advent and Christmas seasons can be very hard. The Surviving the Holidays GriefShare seminar can help you find your way through the difficult emotions you may be experiencing this time of year. At this meeting you will watch a video, be part of a supportive discussion group, and receive a guidebook with daily encouragement and helpful practices for your journey. You will also join in prayer with others who share your faith in Christ. The seminar will be offered on Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St. For more information or to register, contact Linda Cunningham at
401-714-9824.
Fall Drama Capstone
PROVIDENCE — Come see Chesterton Academy students share their achievements from their first semester of drama, including scenes from Charles Dickens’ “Nicholas Nickleby, “ on December 5, 6 p.m., followed by light refreshments. The performance will be held in the St. Pius V Parish Hall, 240 Eaton St. To register, visit www.chestertonri.org/falldrama.
Saints to Perform Godspell Revival
PAWTUCKET — The award-winning Saint Raphael Academy drama program will perform a revival of Godspell on December 5-8, in the Academy’s Coutu Theater. Thursday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s shows will begin at 7 p.m.; Sunday’s show is a matinee that begins at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at
www.saintrays.org/students/arts-program to order or reserved and picked up at the box office. Tickets will also be sold at the door; cash or checks are accepted/no cash apps.
Young Adult Adoration and Confession
PROVIDENCE — Join the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Community for an Advent night of prayer and fellowship! Adoration will begin on Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s on Broadway in Providence. A game night social will take place in the church hall after prayer, food will be provided! Bible study and leadership team sign-ups will also take place. More at www.evangelizeri.org/yae.
Living Advent All Year: Practical Advice from St. Paul in Romans 12
PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon, St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will host Living Advent All Year: Practical Advice from St. Paul in Romans 12. Too often during Advent we focus only on Jesus Christ’s first coming over 2,000 years ago. However, the Church also asks us to anticipate his second coming as well during this season. St. Paul’s epistle to the Romans begins with 11 chapters chock full of deep theology. Chapter 12 begins his advice about how we are to live in response to these amazing truths of our Catholic faith. Attendees will focus on five concepts from this single chapter of St. Paul: humility, honor, hospitality, harmony and hope, and consider how to apply these concepts not only to the Advent season, but also to our lives year-round. The presenter will be Christine Rubinstein, a retired Christian psychotherapist, convert to the Catholic Church, and parishioner at St Patrick’s.
St. John the Baptist annual Bazaar
PAWTUCKET —St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon - 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will feature themed basket raffle, money raffle, jewelry, custom t-shirts, plants, Christmas decorations, Grandma’s attic, baked goods, food and much more.
A Knight of Charity & Lights
RUMFORD — Rhode Island State Council Knights of Columbus will host the State Charity Gala: A Knight of Charity & Lights on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 – 4:30 p.m., at the Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Ave. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.kofcri.com.
Bristol County Chorus to perform at St. Mary’s Church
BRISTOL —The Bristol County Chorus will present their 43rd annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood St., 3 p.m. The chorus, accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra, will be conducted by Director of Music Nicholas Rocha. Presenting “Come All Ye Faithful,” the program features festive holiday music for young and old. Some of this year’s holiday favorites include “Christmas Time is Here,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and a special arrangement of “O Magnum Mysterium” written and conducted by Mr. Rocha. Tickets are available at the door and at the George Hail Library in Warren, Paper Packaging and Panache in Bristol, and online through www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bristolcountychorus.
Sounds of the Season Concert
PROVIDENCE — The Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra will present a Concert entitled “The Sounds of the Season” at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. The Concert, featuring the music of Advent and Christmas, will benefit the Diocese of Providence’s “Keep the Heat On” fund, which assists poor and low-income families with utility expenses. Tickets for the concert may be purchased by calling the Cathedral office at 401-331-2434. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the concert.
Diocesan Mass scheduled for Our Lady of Guadalupe
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Prior to Mass, the evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Holy Rosary, confession, and a serenade to Our Lady. For more information visit www.dioceseofprovidence.org/hispanic-ministry; contact Celso Vera, Coordinator, diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry, 401-421-7833 ext.233 or cvera@dpvd.org. All are welcome. Can’t join us in person? Watch the live stream beginning at 7 p.m. on the diocesan YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI.
Cathedral Advent Day of Recollection
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral Advent Day of Recollection is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and concluding with the 5 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. This special Advent Retreat Day will include: Reflections (Sacred Scripture), Adoration, Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Confessions, Solemn Vespers (Evening prayer) and 5 p.m. Holy Mass. The day features speakers Rev. Msgr. Anthony Mancini, Cathedral Rector, and Sister Elizabeth Castro, HMSP. Advance registration required, contact the Cathedral to reserve your place, 401-331-2434.
Knights, community to assist Veterans at Christmas
EAST PROVIDENCE — Operation ROVAC (Remembering Our Veterans At Christmas) will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14 at East Providence Council, 3200 Pawtucket Ave. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The 47 councils and 9 assemblies will gather donations of brand-new clothing and toiletries, bring them to East Providence, and deliver them on Sunday, December 15 to the R.I. Veterans Home. Knights will fill a 20 UHAUL panel truck with our donations to sustain the clothing and hygiene needs of the residents at the Veteran’s Home for a calendar year.
Christmas Bazaar
CHEPACHET — St. Eugene Church,1251 Putnam Pike, will hold its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The bazaar will include food, crafts, Christmas ornament making, music, special raffles, fun and more.
