Festival of Lessons & Carols
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope invites you to come celebrate the anticipation of Our Lord’s incarnation. Join us to hear the Chesterton student choir sing The Festival of Lessons & Carols on Thursday, Dec. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Chapel. This beautiful and festive tradition began in the 19th century. Through scripture readings (or “lessons”), hymns, carols, and prayers, the Festival tells the story of the Fall, the Messianic promise, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission. Register at www.chestertonri.org/lessonscarols.
Cathedral Advent Day of Recollection
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral Advent Day of Recollection is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and concluding with the 5 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. This special Advent Retreat Day will include Reflections (Sacred Scripture), Adoration, Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Confessions, and Solemn Vespers (Evening prayer), and the 5 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. The day features speakers Bishop Lewandowski and Sister Elizabeth Castro, H.M.S.P. Advance registration is required by calling 401-331-2434.
Christmas Bingo Night
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual Christmas Bingo at the church hall, 118 Taunton Ave., on Saturday, Dec. 13; doors open at 6 p.m., and games begin at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature 21 games of bingo, including 20 regular games with chances to win $50 gift cards from local businesses; the Grand Prize Game offers a 50-inch flat screen TV. Admission cost includes a 3-card strip for all regular games. Food will be available for purchase, including caçoila (pulled pork), chouriço and peppers, meatball subs, and malassadas. For more information, contact Father Peri at 401-434-0326 Ext. 3.
Sweet Spirit of Christmas
BRISTOL — The 17th Annual Sweet Spirit of Christmas, sponsored by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Rosary/Altar Society, will be held in the Monsignor Lolio Parish Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Festive trays of homemade assorted cookies and delicious holiday candies will be for sale, as will quarts of delicious homemade pasta sauce. Tickets will be for sale for the annual Christmas Raffle, with the top prize of $1,000, which will be drawn on Dec. 14. The event will feature holiday baskets, jewelry and more.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church Musical Event
WARREN — The St. Thomas the Apostle Church will have its last musical event of the year in the church hall, 500 Metacom Ave., on Friday, Dec. 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gary James Farias will perform Christmas music along with his regular selections. A small admission fee at the door includes coffee, tea, and pastry. The kitchen will sell meatball, chicken salad, and chourico and pepper sandwiches, as well as favas and chourico, pizza, and soft drinks. Guests may also bring their own food and beverages. There will be an opportunity to purchase raffle and 50/50 split the pot tickets, and participate in a silent auction.
Christmas Lights & Bites
ATTLEBORO, MA — Calling all young adults in their 20s and 30s to come and join us for the December Frassati Night. Whether married, single, priest, or religious, we want to see you! Join us Saturday, December 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m., for this New-England staple — Christmas lights at La Salette Shrine, 947 Park St, Attleboro. Afterwards, we’ll head to a local restaurant for some late night bites and good company. Find all the information at https://evangelizeri.org/events/christmas-lights-bites. Questions? Text or call Lucien Plante at 401-525-6679.
The Christmas Gift Production
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St., invites the community to a fun-filled musical performance, featuring several children of St. Francis de Sales parish. The event will be held in Driscoll Hall on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1:15 p.m. This special one-hour Christmas production is for children and adults of all ages.
Christmas Concert
WOONSOCKET — St. Joseph’s Church will host a free Christmas concert featuring the Choir, Sunday Quartet, and the Providence Youth Guitar Ensemble. The concert will be held at 1200 Mendon Rd., on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.stjosephwoonsocket.com.
Breakfast with Santa
PORTSMOUTH — Bring the kids and join St. Barnabas Parish for a morning filled with joy and wonder. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get your free photo with Santa at 1697 East Main Rd., on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available after all Masses on December 6 & 7, or in the parish office. For more information, call 401-683-1343.
Advent Recital
WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St., will host an Advent Recital on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Join flutist Maria Mandico and internationally-acclaimed artists for a special Advent recital with a unique blend of voices, woodwinds, and strings for a brand new, mid-winter chamber experience. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, contact the parish at 401-245-7000 or stmary02885@gmail.com.
Christmas Concert, Live Nativity
RUMFORD — St. Margaret Church will hold its annual Christmas Concert and Live Nativity in the church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Under the musical direction of Ron Procopio, this year’s concert will feature the children’s choir, senior choir, and solo performances. No tickets are required, but there will be a freewill collection, with all proceeds benefiting the Good Neighbors Food Pantry.
Advent Reconciliation Service
WOONSOCKET — St. Agatha’s Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will host an Advent Reconciliation Service on Monday, Dec. 15, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church. The Sacrament of Confession will also be available. The event includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with closing Benediction beginning at 8:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.sapbwoonsocket.weebly.com.
Volunteer Opportunity
RHODE ISLAND — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program relies on volunteer preparers to offer free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families at non-profit organizations throughout Rhode Island. Volunteers typically serve four or five hours a week from late January through mid-April, and two types of preparer education are available: a sequential self-training program and an eight-hour course over two Saturday mornings in early January. Prior tax experience is not necessary; VITA saves eligible taxpayers millions of dollars a year, is an enjoyable and interesting way to put Catholic faith into practice and is an excellent resume-builder and a gratifying way for parents and high school students to spend time together. For more information, please email Connie Speidel at
Historic St. Joseph’s Choir Concert
CUMBERLAND — St. Joseph’s choir will perform a concert at the parish, 1303 Mendon Road, on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 8:30 p.m., followed by 9 p.m. Mass.
Our Lady of Altagracia Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul will host the Solemn Mass in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, and concelebrated by priests and deacons who serve in parishes with Hispanic communities throughout the diocese. Before the Mass, there will be confessions and the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Rosary Sodality Bingo Night
BRISTOL — The Holy Rosary Sodality of St. Elizabeth Church will hold their Bingo Night on Friday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish auditorium, 577 Wood St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. event will feature a special raffle and a 50/50 raffle, with cash prizes. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For tickets, call St. Elizabeth Rectory at 401-253-8366 or Ginette Amaral at 401-254-6990.
