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Acoaxet Chapel to hold meeting on morning services August 1

Pastor Bob Hollis

36 Howland Road

Westport Harbor, MA

(401) 635-4857

www.acoaxetchapel.org

Email: psimmons3@cox.net

Email:chris@acoaxetchapel.org

The Acoaxet Chapel Association will have a meeting in the fellowship hall following the morning service on Sunday, Aug. 1. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the direction members want the morning service to take. The Acoaxet Chapel is located at 36 Howland Road.

Acoaxet Breakfast - August 7

Meatloaf Supper - August 21

Bible Study - Wednesday morning and evening Bible studies are now in
recess for the summer. The morning study will resume in September,
continuing their study based on the book "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyers. The evening study will resume on September 15 and will start a study of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians.

Our Sunday morning service at 9:30 a.m. is a modern, interactive worship
service with contemporary music, learning groups, and participation
encouraged. At 7:00 p.m. we offer a more traditional, reflective service
with classic hymns and sermon.

The food pantry is open to help families throughout the community. If you
or someone you know is in need of food, please call Lisa at (401)
624-1847.Donations of food or money are always needed and appreciated.

Check out their website at http://www.acoaxetchapel.org

Lighthouse Assembly of God to host Ladies Dinner and a Movie Night on July 9

Rev. John M. Costa Jr.

522 American Legion Hwy

Westport, MA

(508) 636-4470

www.westportlighthouse.com

Email: Romans8five5@aol.com

Monday - Friday, July 19-23: FREE Vacation Bible School for kids held at Dartmouth Bible Church, 52 Morton Street, Dartmouth. 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please contact Sue to pre-register at (508) 636-4470.

Weekly Sunday Services:

8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Christian Education 9:30 a.m.

Weekly Wednesday Service:

6:15 p.m. Prayer

7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study & children’s activities

Westport Point United Methodist Church will host its 29th Annual Clam Bake Saturday, July 31

Pastor Katherine Mitchell

1912 Main Road

Westport, MA

(508) 636-2036

Email: pastorkatherine@aol.com

The Westport Point United Methodist Church will hold the 29th Annual Clam Bake on Saturday, July 31st. The menu includes farm raised Narragansett Bay clams, sausage, hot dog, potato, corn, sweet potato, stuffing, and brown bread. The cost is $30 or $40 to add lobster. Chowder and drinks will be served at noon and the bake begins at 1:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Partners Village Store or by leaving a message at the church office at (508) 636-2036. The Clam Bake is held at the church, 1912 Main Road at Westport Point.

Click here to read about last year’s clambake with photos!

Weekly Sunday Services:

Sunday Worship Lords Day 10 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Church will hold Parish Fair August 7 and 8

The Rev. Leonard Hindsley

945 Main Road

Westport, MA

Rectory: (508) 636-2251

Parish Center: (508) 636-3223

Fax: (508) 636-8306

http://stjohnthebaptistwestport.org

E-mail: stjb@sprintout.net

St. John the Baptist Church Annual Parish Fair. This perennial Westport favorite will run Saturday, August 7th 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 8th 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John’s pulled a rabbit out of its hat with last year’s Parish Fair. Marcus the Magician put on a marvelous Saturday performance while the raffle quilt brought in thousands of dollars to support church-sponsored programs. Great weather and lots of activities drew hundreds of visitors to the big tent on Main Road.

Click here to view photos of last year’s St. John the Baptist Annual Parish Fair.

2010 Featured Events

Quilt Raffle, New England Auction, Grandmas Attic, Country Kitchen, Silent Auction, Ethnic & Traditional Foods, Crafts, Ice Cream, Sno-Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Bubble Bounce, Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Games, Pony Rides, and much more.

Saturday Events

Karate Demonstration at 9:45 a.m.; (Free) Magic Show at 11:00 a.m.; (Free) Toe Jam Puppet Band at 3:00 p.m. Crafters Wanted. Grandma’s Attic opens 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Chicken Barbeque w/Entertainments. 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. $10.50 for Adults, $6.50 for Children. Advance Reservations Required by calling (508) 636-2251

Sunday

Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. All drawings will be held at 12:00.

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

United Congregational Church

The Rev. Sue Moenius

500 American Legion Highway

Westport, MA

(617) 759-1477 cell phone

(508) 636-5829

www.westportucc.org

Email: mail@westportucc.org

There won’t be a public dinner in July. The Blueberry Festival is scheduled for August.

Weekly Sunday Services:

Sunday Worship Lords Day 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church to start Vacation Bible School week of July 26.

Reverend Pastor H. Stanley Mullen, Jr.

1264 Stafford Road

Tiverton, RI

(401) 624-4113

http://www.blissfourcornerschurch.org

Email: blissfourcornerschurch@gmail.com

Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church invites children ages 4 to 13 to Vacation Bible School the week of July 26 to July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Children will be encouraged to apply their Bible learning in everyday life and show that God’s fingerprints are everywhere.

For registration or more information, call June at (401) 846-3839, Sue at (401) 625-1352 or Ramona at (508) 678-9235.

Family and friends are invited on Friday, July 30, at 7 p.m., for the finale and refreshments.

Weekly Sunday Services:

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church in Tiverton

Pastor Patrick Crough

7 Old Stone Church Road

Tiverton, RI

(401) 624-4155

Email: paqstorpat@fbosc.necoxmail.com

Our Lady of Grace

The Rev. Horace Travassos

569 Sanford Road

Westport, MA

(508) 674-6271

Email: ologwestportma@aol.com

Calvary Bible Church

Pastor Jared Heatherly

1100 State Road, Route 6

Westport, MA

(508) 636-3398

Email: info@calvarybiblewestport.org

www.calvarybiblewestport.org

Weekly Sunday Services:

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Holy Ghost Catholic Church

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Jay A. Finelli

316 Judson Street

Tiverton, RI

(401) 624-8131

Email: pastor@holyghostcc.org

www.holyghostcc.org

Mass Schedule

Monday thru Friday - 7:00 a.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m.

Saturday Vigil - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 & 10:00 a.m.

Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form)
1st Sunday of the Month - 12:00 Noon
Mondays (Advent & Lent) 5:00 p.m.
Other times, as announced.

Pacific Union Congregational Church

The Rev. Nathan Hall

526 Old County Road

Westport, MA

(508) 636-8765.

http://pacificunionchurch.org

Email: natehall5@hotmail.com

Weekly Sunday Services:

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Prayer Meeting meets Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Amicable Congregational Church, United Church of Christ will hold monthly dinner on August 7

Pastor William Sterrett

3736 Main Road

Just north of Tiverton Four Corners

Tiverton, RI 02878

(401) 624-4611

Email: amicablechurch@aol.com

www.amicable.org

Amicable Congregational Church will hold its August 7th monthly dinner at 6 p.m. The menu includes steak, potato salad, corn, bread, beverage and dessert. All are welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, call the church office at (401)-624-4611.

Weekly Sunday Services:

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Spirit of Christ Church announces Holy week schedule. – posted Monday, March 22, 2010

The Rev. Pat Smith

75 Reed Road (Westport Senior Center)

P.O. 3104

Westport, MA

(401) 265-0896

Email: james.mumma@comcast.com

New Spirit of Christ Church now offers services at the Westport Senior Center.

Following the national movement of tens of thousands of members of the Episcopal Church, the Spirit of Christ Church is following a more
conservative path in the Anglican tradition. For more information:
http://anglicanchurch.net.

Their first service was held on January 3rd. Reverend Pat Smith heads the church and Pastor Daniel Parks leads the weekly Bible study.

The mission church also provides a Sunday morning Nursery and Sunday School.

Sunday worship and Sunday School are both at 10 a.m. Fellowship over coffee, food and beverages follows the service. For more info call (401) 265-0896, or email: jamesm.mumma@comcast.com

Weekly Sunday Services:
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Sunday School 10 a.m.

United Congregational Church

The Rev. Richard S. DenUyl, Jr.

PO Box 506

Little Compton, RI 02837

(401) 635-8472

Fax: (401) 635-8473

Email: rdenuyljr@cox.net

Sunday Morning Schedule:

Children's Circle Time Meets downstairs in the vestry 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Service and Children's Sermon 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Church and Sunday School Dismissal 11:00 a.m.

St. George’s Catholic Church

The Rev. Gerard Hebert

12 Highland Ave.

Westport, MA

(508) 636-4965

Westport Monthly Meeting of Friends

937 Main Road

(508) 636-4963

Westport, MA

Westport Friends Meeting

Sunday Morning Schedule:

Worship is at 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

St. Andrew’s-by-the-Sea announces the calling of a new rector as of September 1, 2010

Father Gregory Prior

182 Willow Ave.

Little Compton, RI

(401) 635-2452

www.saintandrewsbythesea.org

Email: standrewsltlcmtn@aol.com

The search committee and vestry of St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea announce the calling of the Rev. Peter G. Tierney III as its next rector, starting September 1. Read More.