Family-friendly Eucharistic Adoration
WARREN — Saint Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will host a family-friendly period of Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays in Lent from 6-7 p.m., helping children to learn about and grow in reverence for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Come for as long as you’re able or stay the whole hour. All are welcome. For more information, contact Jen Smith at smbadoration@gmail.com.
St. Alexander hosting weekly 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration
WARREN — St. Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will hold a 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration Vigil each week of Lent through March 27 on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. through Wednesdays at 9 a.m. For more information, email SMBAdoration@gmail.com.
Stations of the Cross being held on Fridays at St. Ann’s Church
PROVIDENCE — Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Ann’s Church, 280 Hawkins St., on Fridays during Lent, from 6:30 – 7 p.m. Stations are held in the upper church, which is handicap accessible, please use the side elevator door on Russo Street.
Fish and Chips dinners offered at Church of the Holy Ghost
TIVERTON — On Fridays in Lent, the Church of the Holy Ghost, 316 Judson St., is hosting Fish and Chip dinners in Holy Family Hall, from noon–7 p.m. The menu will feature baked or fried fish with veggies, mashed potatoes, French fries, bread and butter, drinks and desserts. Eat in or take out. For more information, call 401-624-8131.
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry Fridays
PROVIDENCE — On Fridays in Lent, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 21 Traverse St., will host a fish fry, from 5–8 p.m., in the church hall. The menu will feature fish and chips with coleslaw, tartar sauce and smelts with potatoes. There will be a cash bar for beverages. For more information, call 401-440-3253.
Knights to serve chowder and clam cakes on Lenten Fridays
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Council #12613 and Delaney/St Teresa Council #57 will be serving chowder and clam cakes on Fridays during Lent from 5-7 p.m., except for Good Friday, and will be held at St. John Paul II Parish, 745 Central Ave. Cups of red or white chowder, half-dozen or dozen clam cakes will be available for dine-in or curbside pick-up. Please call 401-551-1282 to place your order. Leave your name, phone number; indicate your preferred time of arrival and if you prefer the dine-in or take-out option. All orders should be placed by 4 p.m. on Fridays.
Saint Joseph Church to hold All Day Confessions for 21st Year
WOONSOCKET — All-Day Confessions will be held at Saint Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Road, on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The day provides local Catholics the opportunity to go to confession on a day specifically designed to alleviate any uneasiness they may have about confessing. The all-day confessions event is designed to address the fears that many people have about returning to this sacrament after years away. Volunteers will be available to answer questions, written instructions will be provided, and up to four priests will be available at all times. Over a dozen local priests in total take part in the day. Each confessional is equipped for both screen and face-to-face options. Signs will be posted to clearly indicate where to wait, and music will be playing to ensure that voices will not be heard by others. Call the church at 401-766-0626 for more information.
Saint Patrick’s Dinner
WARREN — The St. Mary of the Bay M25:35 Ministry to Refugees & Immigrants will host a fundraiser on March 16. A traditional Irish boiled dinner will be served including corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Live Celtic music will be provided. Tickets include appetizers, drinks, salad, Irish soda bread, dinner and dessert. A vegetarian meal option of broccoli alfredo is available, as well as a children’s meal. Raffles will be available, with chances to win fun prizes and cash. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. in the church lower hall at 645 Main St. For tickets to the Irish Dinner email smb.m2535.ministry@gmail.com with “Irish Dinner Tickets” in the subject line. Tickets are available online at https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-2457?tab=home.
All-State Guitar Concert at Holy Apostles Church
CRANSTON — The annual All-State Guitar Concert will be held on Sunday, March 17, 7 p.m., at Holy Apostles Church in Cranston, featuring students from grades 7-12. For more information visit, www.rimea.org/guitar.
Chesterton Academy Open House
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, 610 Jefferson Boulevard, will host an open house on March 23, 9 a.m. For more information, please contact 401-287-2280, info@chestertonRl.org or visit www.chestertonRl.org.
St. Joseph to hold Tenebrae service
NORTH SCITUATE — “The Fisherman,” a powerful Tenebrae service through the eyes of St. Peter of Jesus’ ministry and Passion featuring readings and sacred music, will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., in St. Joseph Church, 144 Danielson Pike. Music will be presented by Stephen DeCesare and the St. Joseph Vocal Ensemble.
Good Friday Walk slated through streets of Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish invites all parishioners and friends as the cross is carried though the streets of Narragansett as a re-enactment of Jesus’ final journey to Calvary, noon on Good Friday, March 29 at St. Thomas More Church on 53 Rockland St. The walk will be outside via Ocean Road, along the sea wall and under the Narragansett Towers. This is a rain or shine event, all are welcome to join. For more information, visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
39th annual Good Friday Walk
PAWTUCKET — The 39th Good Friday Walk will take place on March 29, 9 a.m., beginning with a blessing at St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 69 Quincy Ave., and end back at the church hall to enjoy a delicious lunch of grilled cheese, chowder, and water. Proceeds from this annual four mile walk through Pawtucket and Central will support Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, Hospitality House Soup Kitchen, and Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, aiding the elderly and those with low income or working poor with food, rent, utilities, and prescriptions. This is a family-friendly event. Reminder to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. For more information call Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, 401-728-0515.
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church will host a Divine Mercy Holy Hour on Sunday, April 7. The Holy Hour will begin at 2 p.m. in the main church and will be led by Deacons John Silvia and Paul St. Laurent. The Holy Hour will include the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Litany to the Divine Mercy, Gospel readings, music, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. All are welcome.
St. Rocco School to hold 60th Anniversary celebration
JOHNSTON — St. Rocco School, 931 Atwood Ave., will host a 60th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 4, with Mass 5 p.m., followed by a reception in Café Rocco. Alumni, family, and friends are all welcome. For more information, call St. Rocco school office at 401-944-2993.
