Parish events and noticesAnnual Youth - Adult Volleyball GameOn Friday, June 20, our young people will once again play volleyball against the adults of the parish. The game will be played on carnival field and will begin at 6:30PM. It is our annual game to see if the
adults will keep the title or if the win will return to the youth. This event is open to all parishioners. We ask a donation to watch the game. Bring your lawn chair, food and drink, and come cheer on your favorite team — youth or adult! 
Christmas Bazaar 2025We are starting early to request Gift Certificates and Bottles of Wine. If you received a Gift Card or bottle of wine that you don’t plan on using we would be more than happy if you regifted it for our Bazaar. We will also be more than
happy if you could donate a bottle or $20 gift card a month until our November 8 Bazaar instead of all at the same time. That booth was one of our big money maker and we ran out early once again. You can drop your Gift card in the Collection basket in an envelope indicating what it is for at any time throughout the year. Or drop off either a card or bottle at the rectory. You can also call Nancy Benoit at 766-7908. Your generosity is always very much appreciated. We are continuing to collect all 5 cent bottles and cans for 2025
...so please don't forget! Thank you for your continued participation. We continue to collect cans in the rear of the church, in the marked containers located at the back entrance to the church. PLEASE NO TRASH. Recycling soda cans. Please make sure the GLASS BOTTLES are RETURNABLE The cash we get will help us get gift certificates to be used at the bazaar. We will all benefit . Questions about the Bazaar? You can call Nancy Benoit at 7667908, or Yvette Houle at 7665663 Rosary Devotion
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See More Events Holy Hour AdorationEvery Sunday at Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join us Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence for Adoration. Our Holy Hour will be offered for the Jubilee Year of Hope and for Vocations to the priesthood and Religious Life in our Diocese. All are welcome!
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For high school and college-aged men discerning the priesthood Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence For more information 
Catholic Charity Fund Appeal is ongoing... give online here ... check for details...St. Matthias Recovery MinistryIf you or loved ones struggle with alcohol, drugs, or mental health distress, the Diocese of Providence’s St. Matthias Ministry is offering the following for 2025: Masses for Recovery at St. Anthony Church, 2836 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI, on Jan. 25, April 26, July 26, and Oct. 25 at 4 p.m., and the Hope and Cope Recovery Group at St. Barnabas Church, Chapel basement room, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI, on Feb. 16, March 23, May 18, June 29, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Nov. 16, and Dec. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. The Masses provide an encounter of God’s love and grace with special prayer intentions dedicated for recovery. Hope & Cope provides a place to pray, share, and explore helpful recovery insights and resources. No registration necessary, just come. For further information, contact Deacon John Silvia at 401-683-1343, ext. 208 or [email protected].
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Regional events
Knights of ColumbusThe Woonsocket Knights of Columbus Council #113 is plan-
ning a Fundraising Walk for Special Olympians on Saturday, May 17. The walk will be led by Grand Knight Paul Lavallee and the State Chaplain of the Knights, as well as the pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Fr. Mark Gadoury. The day will start at 8:00AM with a mass at St. Charles Church. Following the mass, all walkers will gather outside the church to begin the walk to St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Holy Family Church, Holy Trinity Church, Precious Blood Church and return to St. Charles Church. At each of the 5 churches, a decade of the rosary will be prayed. If you would like to participate in the walk, sponsor a walker or make a donation to the fundraiser, please contact Paul Lavallee at (401)651-5533 or Joe Crisafulli at (401)999-4824. You may also contact any knight. You may drop off a donation at the St. Joseph’s rectory with checks made payable to Knights of Columbus Council # 113. All funds raised will go directly to the Special Olympics Catholic talk radio in
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