Little Flower Home seeks volunteers
PROVIDENCE —“When I was a stranger you welcomed me…” Do you have the heart and the home to host a homeless pregnant woman in your home? If Jesus calls you to welcome him this way, you can learn more about being a volunteer host by calling Lee at 401-524-6004.
Healing Mass for Addictions
CHARLESTOWN — Healing Mass for Addictions, at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, will take place at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month (October – June). If you or someone you know needs prayer and healing — spiritual, emotional, or physical — please join us. For more information, call the rectory at 401-364-7214.
Christmas and New Year Masses Interpreted in ASL for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing
PROVIDENCE — The Diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will offer the following Masses in English at St. Patrick Church 244 Smith St.: Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9:15 a.m., and Christmas Eve Mass at 6 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 25 at 9:15 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 31 at 9:15 a.m.; Monday, Jan. 1 at 9:15 a.m. And every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Call Irma Rodriguez for more information 401-278-4578 or email at irodriguez@dpvd.org.
Evening of Family Christmas Caroling
PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., will present their third annual Evening of Family Christmas Caroling on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Free event, handicapped accessible, refreshments, music by The Bad Habits. Contact WomensFaithGroup@SPVChurch.org for more information.
The Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DIOCESE-WIDE — The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be visiting our diocese in various parishes throughout Rhode Island from Friday, January 5 through Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The image is an exact replica of the original image of Our Lady which She left on the Tilma of St. Juan Diego in December 1531. The schedule and locations available by contacting the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry at 401-278-2518 and by visiting the diocesan website at www.dioceseofprovidence.org/OLG.
Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School Alumni Basketball Tournament
WOONSOCKET — Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School will host a 3v3 Alumni Basketball Tournament on Jan. 13, 2 p.m., in the school gym, 1210 Mendon Road. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council #113. Register online by visiting https://gforms.app/p/bqJBqoi by December 30.
Young Adult Holy Hour, fellowship event planned
PROVIDENCE — All single, married, and religious in their 20s and 30s are invited to a Young Adult Holy Hour on Friday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m., in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. There will be confession available followed by fellowship and food. This event is hosted by the Young Adult Evangelization Apostolate of the Diocese of Providence. For more information, visit www.evangelizeri.org/yae.
Blood Drive
WOONSOCKET — The Woonsocket Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Blood Drive on Sunday, Jan. 7, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in the Fr. Blain Hall at St. Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road. Appointments in advance may be scheduled at ribc.org/drives. Please use Code 0592 when scheduling an appointment. If you would rather go to a local donor center, please use code 0592 so the council will receive credit for your donation. Walk-in donors are also welcome the day of.
Diocese of Providence Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress
INDIANAPOLIS — Join the Diocese of Providence as we journey to the first Eucharistic Congress in 83 years. Parishes from every corner in our nation will gather at the feet of Jesus, boldly anticipating a new Pentecost at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. All are invited to attend July 17-21, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Diocese of Providence trip includes transportation to and from Indianapolis, with local transportation to and from the Congress, 5 nights at the hotel, and the cost of admission to each day of the Congress. Registration and details at www.dioceseofprovidence.org/congress2024. Registrations are first come, first served.
Vocations College Retreat
PROVIDENCE —This retreat is for high school seniors, college, and post-college age men interested in or curious about the priesthood. The retreat will be held Friday-Saturday, January 12-13, 2024 at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mount Pleasant Ave. Pre-registration required. To recommend a man for this retreat or if interested for yourself, please contact Father Ryan J. Simas, director of Vocations, at 401-331-1316 or rsimas522@icloud.com.
Bishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Mass for Life
EAST GREENWICH — Bishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Mass for Life at Our Lady of Mercy, 65 Third St., on Sunday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. The traveling Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be present. All are welcome.
