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  • Ice Cream Social & Faith Formation Kick Off

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    St. Francis Church - lower level 114 High Street, Wakefield, United States

    Let's celebrate the Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Gieorgio Frassati and hear about some enhancements to our Faith Formation programs! Parents, we hope you can attend so you can be prepared to take the fullest advantage of what is being offered!

  • St. Francis Teen Night – Game Night

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    Father Greenan Hall 114 High Street, Wakefield, RI, United States

    Inviting all 8th - 12th graders to come join us in Fr. Greenan Parish Center after the 4:30pm Mass for a game night. We plan to have a friendly game of Dodge Ball. Bring lots of energy and we’ll provide the snacks and refreshments. Please plan to attend and bring a friend! Spread the Word!

  • Registration now open for the annual diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration

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    Cathedral of SS. Pete and Paul 30 Fenner Street, Providence, RI, United States

    The Office of Marriage Preparation & Enrichment is sponsoring the annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration honoring couples of the Diocese of Providence who will be observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and OVER 50 years wedding anniversaries in 2025. The celebration will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, Providence. It will include Mass, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple and a reception for the couples and their families. The Most Reverend Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will be the main celebrant and homilist.

    Please note: One or both of the spouses need to be Catholic, with the marriage recognized by the Church. The celebration is for couples; if it is not possible for both to be present, a certificate can be forwarded directly to the couple.

    Please contact the parish office at 783-4411 to register for this special celebration. Registration deadline is September 19th.

  • Evening Rosary at St. Romuald Chapel

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    St. Romuald Chapel 61 Atlantic Avenue, Matunuck, RI, United States

    During the month of October, join us at St. Romuald chapel in praying the rosary every week night starting at 5:00pm.

  • St. Francis of Assisi Triduum

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    St. Francis Church 114 High Street, Wakefield, RI, United States

    We will be celebrating the feast day of our patron saint with a Triduum—a period of three days of prayer and celebration. Beginning on Wednesday, October 2 and running
    through Friday, September 4 we will gather from 6-7pm in St. Francis Church. The first two nights we will have talks led by Fr. Peter Gower with Adoration and on Saturday there will be a Mass celebrating our patron saint, St. Francis, followed by a light reception. All are welcome to join us in praying to our patron saint!
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  • Blessing of the Animals

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    St. Francis Church 114 High Street, Wakefield, RI, United States

    Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, ferrets, chickens, turtles, etc. for a special St. Francis blessing by the statue of our patron saint.

  • Baby bottle boomerang – to benefit Rhode Island Right to Life

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    Please take a baby bottle and fill it with your spare coins (cash or checks are also much appreciated). Checks should be made out to RI Right to Life. Please return the bottles to church the weekend of October 5th. Collection bins will be located at the entrances of the church and chapel. Your generosity will help Right to Life Services to provide pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and support Maternity Hope Chest which services 300 mothers and families each month who have courageously chosen life!!

  • Children’s Coat Drive

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    St. Francis Church 114 High Street, Wakefield, RI, United States

    With winter approaching, children in our community are in need of winter coats. We will be accepting new and gently used coats for children ONLY. Donated coats may be dropped off at the lower level of the church on Saturday, October 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm

  • Pro Life Rose sale

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    Long-stem red roses will be available after all Masses on Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Mother of Life Center in Providence. The Center provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling, client advocacy, parenting classes, material goods for babies & moms, and much more. The suggested donation is $3 per rose. Contributions will be gratefully accepted. Checks can be made out to Mother of Life Center. Thank you for your generous support!