St. Bartholomew Church hosts Latin Mass
PROVIDENCE — St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Ave., will celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with a solemn Latin Mass and procession, Sunday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 944-4466.
Apostolate of Fatima presents day of prayer
NORTH SCITUATE — The Rhode Island division of the World Apostolate of Fatima will present a day of prayer and reflection on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Our Lady of the Pines Shrine and Retreat House, 989 Peeptoad Rd. Fathers Robert Bailey and Paul Desmarais will serve as conference speakers.
The U.N. international pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be present during the event. Reservations are required; lunch will be served. For more information, call 934-0905.
Patronal feast is set for St. Anthony Church
NORTH PROVIDENCE — St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will host its 31st annual patronal feast, entitled “A Taste of Italy,” Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 7 p.m. in the parish center, rain or shine.
The event will include music, dancing, children’s crafts, Italian specialties from local restaurants, as well as doughboys and other sweets. Proceeds will benefit parish ministries that help those less fortunate.
For more information, call 353-3120.
St Mary of the Bay plans parish festival
WARREN — St Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., will host its 20th annual festival, June 20-21. Mary’s Marketplace will be open Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering items such as small appliances, games, books, knick-knacks, lamps and furniture. Father Peter Gower will celebrate a Mass of Anointing, Sunday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. and offer a blessing to all who are sick or disabled.
Following Mass, the parish clambake and classic car show will be held at the Pete Sepe Pavilion on Hugh Cole Road off Route 103, Child Street, near the Kickemuit Middle School.
Bakemaster George Fitting will serve at 1 p.m. For more information or reservations, call 245-6974. Raffle tickets for prizes including money, gift certificates, gift items and the grand prize of a 1952 Chrysler Imperial can be obtained by calling the church at 245-7000.
Good Shepherd School plans graduation Mass
WOONSOCKET — Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School will hold a graduation Mass, Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Rd.
Father Michael J. Woolley will be the main celebrant, and music will be provided by the Good Shepherd Choir. For more information, call 767-5906.
St. Paul Church hosts summer music festival
FOSTER — To celebrate the close of the Year of St. Paul, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 116A Danielson Pike, will hold a summer music festival, Saturday, June 27, from 11:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.
The event will feature Jerimoth Hill, an old-time gospel and folk string band, lead by the nationally known duo (and Foster residents) Atwater-Donelly.
Proceeds will benefit St. Paul’s Food Closet. Participants should bring lawn chairs or blankets. For tickets or more information, call 647-3664.
Youth ministry plans leadership institute
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Office of Comprehensive Youth Ministry will sponsor Youth Christian Leadership Institute (YCLI) 2009, Tuesday, June 23 beginning at 4 p.m. through June 27, at the Fr. Marot CYO Center, Federal St., Woonsocket.
The leadership institute focuses on providing adolescents (going into 10th grade and older) with the training to plan and facilitate meetings and programs, to participate in and lead prayer services, to listen "actively" and more, thus enabling youth to serve as leaders in their parishes, schools and communities.
To obtain a YCLI 2009 brochure and registration form, visit the Web site www.ymcyoprov.org. For more information, call 278-4626.
St. John the Baptist marks 125th anniversary
PAWTUCKET — St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., will celebrate its 125th anniversary with an Anniversary Mass, Sunday, June 21, at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will be the main celebrant. The Mass will be celebrated in English, French and Spanish.
Former parishioners, students of the parish school and members of parish-sponsored groups such as the Boy Scouts, are invited to attend. Following Mass, a reception will be held in the parish hall. For more information, call 722-9054.
St. Philomena Convent commemorates closing
PORTSMOUTH — The Sisters,
Faithful Companions of Jesus living at St. Philomena Convent have a tradition of more than 50 years of sponsoring, administering and teaching at St. Philomena School.
Since today’s accommodation is too large for its residents, the remaining sisters will move out of the convent and into a smaller lodging on the school campus this summer.
To pay tribute to this change, there will be an open house on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 2 p.m. in the St. Philomena School auditorium. For more information, call 683-0268.
Eucharistic adoration set for St. Cecilia’s
PAWTUCKET — St. Cecilia Church, 1253 Newport Ave., will host eucharistic adoration, Sunday, June 14, the Feast of Corpus Christi, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 722-1101.
Children’s Vacation Bible Schools
Our Lady of Grace Church, Johnston,
June 29 to July 3
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Joanne Burley, 231-8959
St. Gregory the Great Church, Warwick
June 25, 26, 29 and 30;
July 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Eileen Kelly, 884-0797
Saints Rose and Clement Parish, Warwick
June 24, 26, 29 and 30
9 a.m. to noon
Cheryl Berube, 737-1330
St. Joseph Church, Pawtucket
July 20 through July 24
8:30 a.m. to noon
Suzanne Ledger, 724-9190
Saint Agatha and Precious Blood Churches, Woonsocket
Aug. 10 through Aug. 14
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chris Riel, 767-2950
St. Teresa Church, Pawtucket
Aug. 3 through Aug. 7
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Liz Roach, 722-8650
St. Lawrence Church,
North Providence
July 13 through July 24
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Filomena Alves, 231-5255
