MALASSADA SALE

On October 17th & 18th,  we will have a “Malassada Sale” at the garage after all the Masses.  Malassadas will be available beginning at 3:00 PM on Saturday and at 7:00 AM on Sunday.

DIOCESAN MARIAN PILGRIMAGE

On Saturday, Oct. 17th, there will be a pilgrimage in honor of the Blessed Mother for peace and for vocation, beginning at 9:00 AM at St. Mary Church, located at 538 Broadway in Providence, to the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. The rosary will be prayed during the procession and a concelebrated Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral.

FEAST WORKERS LUNCHEON

On Sunday, October 18th, there will be a luncheon for all who volunteered for our Annual Feast at 1:00 PM in the church hall. At this luncheon, we will present the financial report for the Feast as well as elect a Vice President for the Feast in 2027. 

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG

Next weekend, the Right to Life Committee is sponsoring a Baby Bottle Boomerang which provides diapers, formula, food, clothing, etc. to single mother’s who have chosen life for their children. Please take an empty baby bottle home and return it filled with your donation the following weekend, Oct. 31st & Nov 1st.

FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY

There will be a Halloween Party for the children of the parish and their parents on Friday, October 30th in the church hall from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Every child needs to be accompanied by a parent. We will have fun games, food, drinks, candy, music, raffle, and a costume contest. Tickets are $10.00 for children and adults. For tickets and more information, please call Patricia Garcia (450-7023).

ALL SOULS DAY

There will be a Mass on Monday, November 2nd, for the Holy Souls at Gate of Heaven cemetery at 12 Noon. There will be a Mass in our church at 6:00 pm for the Holy Souls.

MEMORIAL MASS

On Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 PM, there will be a Memorial Mass in our church at which we will remember all of our parishioners who died during this past year (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025). Following the Mass, refreshments will be served in the parish hall. This Mass is being sponsored by the Rebello Funeral Home. All are invited to attend.

ST. MARTIN NIGHT DINNER DANCE

We will have our annual St. Martin Dinner Night on Saturday, November 7th, at 6:30 PM in the church hall. The menu is: Soup, Salad, Bacalhau à Gomes Sá, Chicken Cordon Bleu with rice. Soda and wine will be served during dinner, as well as dessert and coffee, and roasted & boiled chestnuts. Entertainment by “Soundwave DJ.” Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for children 6-12 years old. For tickets, please call Filomena Branco (688-8317), Frank Fernandes (508-336-8903), Ana Moniz (390-6862), or the rectory (421-5621). Tickets are also available in the sacristy before and after all Masses.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

We are in need of the following non-perishable items for the Thanksgiving food baskets: instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, peas, corn, cake mix; cranberry sauce. Please drop off your  donation in front of the “Santo Cristo” altar from now until Sunday, November 15th, as we will distribute the baskets a week before Thanksgiving. Grocery Gift Cards, especially from Stop & Shop, Shaw’s and Price Rite, in denominations of $15, $20 & $25 (please attach the receipt with the gift card), or monetary donations, are also welcome. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY

There will be a parish bus trip to New York City on Saturday, December 5th. We will leave from the church at 7:00 AM and return about 11:00 PM. You will have a free afternoon in New York City. We will stop in CT for breakfast in the morning and for refreshments on the return trip. The cost for the bus trip is $70 per person. To reserve your seat, please call the rectory (421-5621).