HAVERHILL — St. James Parish celebrates the feast of its patron saint today and Sunday.
There will be entrees made by American, Spanish and Vietnamese parishioners, as well as music, a yard sale and a carwash.
On Sunday, the rosary will be recited at 10 a.m., in all three languages. Social and spiritual events will follow until 3 p.m.
St. James Church, considered the mother parish of Haverhill, was established in 1859. It originally ministered to the newly arrived Irish and today welcomes Hispanic and Vietnamese immigrants.
The parish is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
On Nov. 8, Cardinal Sean O'Malley will celebrate the anniversary Mass, which will be followed by dinner at Atkinson Country Club in New Hampshire. Tickets are $27 for adults and $15 for children.
Centro de Adoracion, 90 Hampshire St., Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Aug. 24-28, 9 a.m. to noon, with box breakfast and lunch.
Christ United Methodist and Christ United Methodist Children's Center, both at 207 Haverhill St., Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, July 27-Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon, with box breakfast and lunch.
Ebenezer Christian, 319 Haverhill St., Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, July 27-Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m.
First Church Congregational, 26 Pleasant St., Methuen: Matt Burns leads a workshop on the Hindu practice of Chakra balancing Wednesday at 7 p.m. Burns will use movement, meditation, speech and dance to explore the seen spiritual centers of the body.
Celebrating the 12 Gifts of Birth is the theme of the summer Sunday school, now through Aug. 30.
First Congregational, 15 Lawrence Road, Salem, N.H.: Wednesday evening summer worship services now through Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. A buffet supper offered at 6 p.m. Cost is $3 per person or $8 per family. Proceeds will benefit the church's scholarship fund.
Free Christian Methodist, Essex Street, Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon, with box breakfast and lunch.
Garden of Options, Garden Street, Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon, with box breakfast and lunch.
Good Shepherd United Methodist, 471 Main St., Haverhill: Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School, Monday through Saturday, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Haverhill Church of the Nazarene, 957 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill: Vacation Bible School, Aug. 17-21, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Holy Angels, 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, N.H.: Discovery Canyon Vacation Bible School, Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon.
Mary Queen of Peace, 200 Lawrence Road, Salem, N.H.: Saints and Their Days Vacation Bible School, Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $40 per child.
New Creation Healing Center, 80 Route 125, Kingston, N.H.: "God's Comfort," a non-denominational Bible Study will be Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through the summer.
North Parish, 190 Academy Road, North Andover: Cathy French leads worship Sunday at 10 a.m. She is pursuing ordination in the Unitarian Universalist church. Helen Cymbala is worship assistant.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, 526 Lowell St., Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon, with box breakfast and lunch.
Pleasant Street United Methodist, 8 Pleasant St., Salem, N.H.: The Rev. Kathleen Towns leads contemporary worship Aug. 30, 6 p.m.
Portland Street Baptist, 29 Portland St., Haverhill: Creation Bible study, featuring the seminar series by Kent Hovind every Wednesday through Aug. 26, 7 p.m.
Sacred Hearts, South Main Street, Bradford: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
St. Anne, 26 Emerson Ave., Hampstead, N.H.: Pro-life meditations on the Rosary Wednesdays after the 9:15 a.m. Mass.
St. Basil Salvatorian Center, 30 East St., Methuen: Celebration of the Transfiguration of Christ, blessing of the first fruits and the ninth anniversary of the St. Basil prayer line Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.
St. James, Winter Street, Haverhill: First summer music camp Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Program includes crafts, games and music as it relates to the importance of music in the liturgy. Participants will make musical instruments, which they will use at the end of the day. Cost is $5. Register by Aug. 10 at the rectory or by e-mail at stjamesmusic@hotmail.com.
St. Jude, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H.: Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
St. Lucy, 254 Merrimack St., Methuen: Family pizza and movie night featuring, "Angels in the Outfield," is Aug. 8, 5 p.m. Cost is $1 per slice.
St. Mark the Evangelist, One South Road Londonderry, N.H.: The Women of Mary meet Aug. 1 at 7 a.m. to honor the Blessed Mother with adoration of the blessed sacrament, Chaplet of the divine mercy and rosary. Mass follows.
Parishioners, along with members of St. Jude, will run two separate programs on Theology of the Body course for adults and high-school students Sept. 21 to Nov. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Mary Immaculate Conception Cemeteries and Mausoleum, 29 Barker St., Lawrence: Mass for the intention of the souls buried or entombed in the cemetery Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m.
St. Mary of the Assumption, 300 Haverhill St., Lawrence: The Rev. Albert MacPherson leads a Benediction healing service Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m.
A service in Spanish and English is on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
St. Michael, 196 Main St., North Andover: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $35.
St. Patrick, Center Street, Groveland: Rosary for peace group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m.
St. Patrick, 12 Main St., Pelham, N.H.: The Christian music group, the Celebrant Singers, perform at the 4 p.m. Mass, and Sunday at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. A concert will also be held Sunday at 7 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry, N.H.: Parish offers several opportunities for prayers. They are: The Charismatic prayer group meets Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Children of Mary prayer group meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; and staffers and the public join Wednesdays at noon to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Vacation Bible School explores the ancient city of Rome, Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m. to noon.
South Church, 40 Central St., Andover: The Rev. Kate Kallis celebrates Sundays's service at 10 a.m. A reception follows to celebrate Kallis' retirement after 17 years at the church.
"Studio Go! Game Show" Vacation Bible School for children, ages 4 to fifth grade and adults, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. South Church members will be joined by parishioners from Christ Church and West Parish. Adults will have a Bible study and discussion. Cost is $25 per child or $50 per family.
Spanish Assembly of God, Vine Street, Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School on Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m.
Third Baptist, 22 Warren St., Lawrence: Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible School, Aug. 3-7 and Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to noon, with box breakfast and lunch.
Universalist Unitarian, 16 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill: Megan Shea and Corinne Steele lead services Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
West Congregational, Broadway, Haverhill: Members meet Wednesdays through the summer at 6:59 p.m., for three rounds of six minutes of worship, five minutes of scripture reading and nine minutes of prayer for the church, the nation and the world.
