Thrift Shop Springfield
The thrift shop at St. Gregory Armenian Church, located at 135 Goodwin St. in the Indian Orchard section, is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit their website at saintgregoryarmenianchurch.org.
Church Events Sunderland
First Congregational Church of Sunderland, situated at 91 S. Main St., hosts a Serendipity Shop on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., offering items for sale at bargain prices. Weekly Sunday church service is held at 11 a.m., both in-person and via Zoom. For further details, email scc1717@wordpress.com or visit the church’s Facebook page.
Fill a Bag Tag Sale Chicopee
Holy Mother of the Rosary Church will host a fill a bag tag sale on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine, the event will be held in the hall at 26 Bell St., across from the Chicopee Public Library. A wide array of items will be available, including jewelry, clothing, shoes, dishes, glassware, books, CDs, toys, tools, and household goods.
Psychic Fair/Medium’s Day and Bake Sale Chicopee
Healing Hands of Light Spiritualist Church, located at 465 Granby Road, will host a psychic fair/medium’s day and bake sale on Saturday, April 27th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 15-minute private readings will be offered for $20. While waiting for your reading, browse the selection of baked goods available for purchase. For more information or to book an advance reading, contact Denise at 413-519-9669. Walk-ins are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Health Kits and School Packs Agawam
Feeding Hills Congregational Church is collaborating on a project to assemble health kits and school packs for Church World Service. CWS was established in 1966, providing individuals, congregations, service groups, and businesses with hands-on opportunities to demonstrate their love for their neighbors. CWS kits are bags filled with supplies to be distributed to those in need. Feeding Hills Congregational Church has been designated as an official Drop-Off Location for other groups. Drop-off dates are as follows: April 27th, 9 a.m. to noon and May 3rd, 5 to 7 p.m. The church is located at 21 North Westfield St., in the Feeding Hills section.
Organist and Silent Film Event Holyoke
Talented organist Peter Krasinski will return to the United Congregational Church of Holyoke to accompany the silent film, “The Thief of Baghdad” on Saturday, April 27th at 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation for admission to the screening is $15, or $5 for students. The concert is co-sponsored by the Springfield Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The church is situated at the corner of Appleton and Maple Streets.
Easter Season Mission Holyoke
On Sunday, April 28th and Monday, April 29th, Our Lady of the Cross Parish will host an Easter Season Mission entitled “Igniting the Light of Christ Within You.” The Mission will commence at 6:30 p.m. on both evenings and will be led by Paul Koleske, a contemporary Catholic inspirational speaker, composer, and recording artist from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Paul has shared his ministry in all 50 states and has appeared on EWTN. All are welcome to attend this free Mission. The church is located at 1140 Dwight St.
Taize Music Monson
Under the direction of Kiel Krommer, Director of Music Ministry, First Church of Monson will hold a service of Taize Music on Sunday, April 28th at 7 p.m. This ecumenical service of music and meditation is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the service. The church is located at 5 High St.
Relics of St. Padre Pio Chicopee
On Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, the Basilica of St. Stanislaus will host five relics of St. Padre Pio for public veneration (Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.). The first-and-second class relics include crusts of Saint Pio’s wounds, a white fingerless glove with Saint Pio’s blood stains, a lock of Saint Pio’s hair, a handkerchief with Saint Pio’s perspiration, and a piece of the saint’s habit. To view photos of the relics, visit www.saintpiofoundation.org/relics-tour.media. The Basilica is honored to host these relics courtesy of the St. Pio Foundation, Tuckahoe, NY. All are welcome to attend. The parish is located at 566 Front St.
Baby Shower Donation Drive Granby
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, located at 256 State St., is collecting baby items for donation to Bethlehem House in Easthampton. The following items are needed: diapers (sizes 1, 4 and 5); boy and girl onesies (0-3 months); any girl clothing (0-3 and 3-6 months); sleepers (up to 18 months); Dove soap (unscented), baby washcloths, baby wipes (unscented), and gift cards (Costco, Dollar Tree, and Dollar General). Baby item donations will be collected on Saturdays, May 4th and May 11th from noon to 3 p.m. at the IHM Rectory Carport.
Frozen Polish Food Sale Springfield
Immaculate Conception Parish, located at 25 Parker St. in the Indian Orchard section, will host a frozen Polish food sale (golabki, kapusta, pierogi (cabbage, potato & cheese, sweet cheese, blueberry)) on Saturday, May 11th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall.
Catholic Women’s Club Banquet Agawam
The annual banquet of the Catholic Women’s Club of Agawam will take place at Casa Di Lisa, 801 Springfield St., in the Feeding Hills section on Tuesday, May 14th. The evening will begin with appetizers from 6 to 6:45 p.m., consisting of bruschetta, fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers. At 7 p.m., the buffet of grilled park chops with applesauce, chicken francese, baked cod, vegetables, roasted potatoes, green beans almondine, salad, and bread will be served. Coffee, tea, and soda will be served, and dessert will be mini cannoli’s and petit fours. A cash bar will be available. The cost is $35, including tax and tip. Checks made out to CWC or cash must be sent to Katie Heald, chairperson of the event, at 66 Beekman Drive, Agawam, MA 01001 or left in her mailbox by May 6th. No refunds after this date as the count is due May 7th. Please indicate with whom you wish to sit. There is one table of 8 ladies available, and the rest are tables of 6. Any larger tables will be placed close to each other. For questions or more information, contact Katie at 413-786-1287. The club’s monthly and annual meetings will follow the dinner. Any Catholic Woman residing in Agawam/Feeding Hills or a member of either town’s Catholic Parishes is welcome to attend this event.
