Important information...parish and local events
Flavors of Northern Rhode Island
Sample your favorites from 20 Northern Rhode
Island’s best restaurants as the Haven of Grace hosts its 8th
annual “Flavors
of Northern RI” on September 8th from 5:30 to 8
PM at the Cercle Laurier, East School Street in Woonsocket. Tickets
@ $15 are available at the door or call Susan Mansfield at 766-0284.
Ham and Bean Supper
USJB Chapter 119 is hosting a Ham & Bean Supper on Saturday,
September 18 from 4:30-7 PM at the Fr. Marot CYO Center to support
the ministry of the Center. All are cordially invited. Menu: hand
carved ham, beans, coleslaw, brown & Italian bread, pineapple
slices, pickles, dessert and coffee. Cost is $9/adults & teens, $4
for children 6-12, under 6 - free. Tickets will be available at the
door. Or if you can’t attend and wish to make a donation, send to
Louise Mailloux, 7 Earl St. Lincoln, 02865. Checks should be made
out to “USJB -Chapter 119”
National Recovery Month (September)
The diocesan Secretariat for Catholic Charities
and Social Ministry is participating in National Recovery Month this
September. This recognizes those in recovery from alcohol or drug
use. 7-0% of Rhode Islanders report knowing someone who has or is
addicted to alcohol or drugs. Visit the diocesan web site for ways
you too can participate in Recovery Month -
www.dioceseofprovidence.org
Marriage Anniversary Celebration
The 4th Annual Diocesan Marriage
Celebration of couples who are celebrating their 25th, 40th,
50th and over anniversaries of marriage this year is
planned for Sunday, October 3 at 1 PM at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter
& Paul in Providence. Couples wishing to attend should pick up a
registration form in the sacristy and register as soon as possible.
The diocese would like to know you’re coming by September 3rd
in order to get the program and special certificates printed. Please
see Fr. Moe.
The
40 Days for Life Kick Off
Rally will be held on Friday, September 17 beginning with a
social at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Loretto Hall, 346 Waterman Avenue
in East Providence. Guest speakers include Fr. John Codega, Fr.
Robert Forcier, Barth Bracy, executive director of RI Right to Life
and Christopher Plante, executive director, National Organization
for Marriage. In addition to the speaking agenda there will be
personal witnessing, music and prayer. Call 4221-7833 x 138 to RSVP.
This rally is sponsored and organized by the Diocesan Office of Life
& Family Ministry. All are welcome.
Holiday Bazaar - Plans are
in the works!
The Holy name Society and the St. Vincent DePaul
Society will again be sponsoring a parish
holiday bazaar:
Date: Saturday November 13
Time: 9 AM to 6 PM.
We are presently seeking donation of restaurant
gift certificates, hand made craft items, and other items for our
‘themed’ basket penny social. Gifts can be left at the rectory.
Gifts can be left at the rectory.
Respite Care
The Diocese of Providence, Community Services and
Catholic Charities provides assistance to family caregivers who care
for a person over 60+ years, or someone with Alzheimer’s’ of any
age. If you are one of the over 100,000 Rhode Islanders caring for
someone you may need an occasional break! Respite care is arranged
by bringing a trained worker into the home, arranging for Adult Day
Services, or providing overnight care in a licensed facility. For
low to moderate income seniors assistance in paying for respite care
may be available. Take care of yourself by taking a break! Call
( 421-7833 Monday -
Friday.
Marriage Preparation programs for 2010
The schedules for the 2010 Marriage Preparation
programsworkshops are now available at the rectory or on-line at
Marriage at www.dioceseofprovidence.org.
