Last modified: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:59 AM EDT Religion Briefs ATTLEBORO - A Vietnamese pilgrimage day will be held at LaSalette Shrine, Route 118, on Saturday, July 26. The day of prayer and praise will begin at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. The inspirational and colorful event will center on the love and devotion of the Vietnamese people for the Mother of the Lord as celebrated in their country of origin. LaSalette invites visitors to witness and partake in this event. For more information, call 508- 222-5410 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit lasalette-shrine.org. Bethany Night July 25 at LaSalette Shrine ATTLEBORO - John Polce will lead his regular Bethany Night at 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 25 at LaSalette Shrine, Route 118. An invited witness speaker will enhance the service. Prayer for healing will be available. For more information, call 508-222-5410 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit lasalette-shrine.org Centenary Church plans service in the park ATTLEBORO - Friends and members of Centenary United Methodist Church will hold a service of songs and praise at the Newell Shelter in Capron Park at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Worshippers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. Pawtucket church plans Bible School PAWTUCKET - The Congregational Church, located at 71 Park Place will be holding a Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. for children, ages 5-12. The night will include games and the opportunity to try some "interesting delicacies," participate in a relay race and get involved with a community service project. The cost of this night is a canned good donation. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the church at 401-726-2800. RI synagogue sets school registration WOONSOCKET, R.I. - Congregation B'nai Israel is holding registration for the 2008-2009 religious school year. The school program begins with a Sunday School Torah Tots program for children ages 5-7. The Hebrew School, for ages 8-12, meets Sundays and Thursdays. Interfaith families are welcome. For more information; please call the synagogue office at 401-762-3651 or send an e-mail to synagogue@cbi.necoxmail.com. The synagogue serves the Southern Massachusetts and Northern Rhode Island area and is located at 224 Prospect St. Centenary Church plans yard sale ATTLEBORO - Centenary United Methodist Church will hold its mid-summer yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The sale will be located across the street from Centenary United Methodist Church at Sanford and North Main streets at the North Main Street city parking lot. Call 508-222-1759 for information. Eat clamcakes, play games at St. Joseph's ATTLEBORO - St. Joseph's Church will hold its annual festival on Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9. The family event will take place at the church grounds, 208 South Main St. Clam cakes and chowder will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, and a full menu will be offered on Saturday. Activities will include a Jumparoo, dunk tank and live bands. First Baptist to bring Bible stories to life NORTH ATTLEBORO - To bring Bible stories to life and shed light on Jesus' last days, the First Baptist Church invites families to a "Jerusalem Marketplace. There is one session remaining: July 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church's fellowship hall at 75 Park St. Participants may bring a picnic super to eat on the common in front of the church at 5:30 p.m. Families and children are invited to join in songs, folk dancing, crafts, games and food that reflect family life in Bible times. "We will focus on the last week of Jesus' life on earth, from Palm Sunday through the first Easter," said Rev. Robert Middleton, the church's pastor. "There will be small dramatic moments with people who saw and heard these events. The goal is to make the Bible stories become more real to the people who are attending." For more information, call the church at 508-699-2434, and learn about the church and its ministry at www.firstbaptistna.org. Foxboro church plans Vacation Bible School FOXBORO - Bethany Congregational Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children 3 and older, and those who will complete the fifth grade are welcome to attend. The theme will be "Veggie Tales - the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything!" The school will run 9 a.m. to noon daily, and there also will be an evening version of the school. A family dinner will be served until 6:30 p.m. followed by two hours of Vacation Bible School. The cost is $30 per child or $50 per family. To register or for more information, call the church office at 508-543-5678. Church to host scrapbook sessions NORTON - A scrapbooking fundraiser, "Divide and Conquer Your Photos," is taking place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 19 at Trinitarian Congregational Church at Pine and East Main streets. "Divide and Conquer" is a system to complete albums in seven three-hour sessions. The program will replace the monthly TCC crop fundraiser for the summer. Spaces will be available for regular album-making for single-night sessions. The cost is $10 for the evening. Call by Monday of each week to confirm a spot. For more information and to register, contact Sandy Anderson at 508-285-5631, e-mail sandy.anderson@comcast.net or visit CreativeMemories.com/sandyanderson. New playground is open at church REHOBOTH - The Community Covenant Church, 615 Tremont St., announced that it has opened a new playground. Families are invited to stop by and use the playground equipment and perhaps have a picnic. Children should have adult supervision. Rehoboth Church to hold yard sale REHOBOTH - The Rehoboth Congregational Church yard sale will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at the church at 139 Bay State Road. Donations to the sale may be dropped off at the church office from 9 a.m. to noon. 'Clothes to Go' plans to be open in summer MANSFIELD - The Clothes to Go clothing pantry will be open all summer from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Clothes to Go has reached out to more than 1,000 people since opening last December. Donations can be dropped off during pantry hours or left on the front porch daily by 3 p.m. If you're interested in volunteering at the pantry, call the church and leave a message. Clothes to Go is at Faith Fellowship United Methodist Church, 9 North Main St. Mansfield. Questions? Call 508-339-6040. Church sports camp will start on July 28 REHOBOTH - Community Covenant Church's annual sports camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 28 to Aug. 1 for boys and girls ages 6-12. To register, contact Michele Murphy at 508-222-9400, ext. 107 or michele@communitycovenant.org. Campers may choose from soccer, basketball, cheerleading and street hockey. Grace Baptist accepts applications for year ATTLEBORO - Grace Baptist Christian Academy of Attleboro is accepting student applications for the 2008-09 academic year, and will continue to do so through the summer months. Pastor Jeffrey Bailey, the school's principal, said applications are being accepted for all grades, from its pre-kindergarten program through Grade 12. Applications can be obtained either by calling the school at 508-222-8675 or by mail to 1000 Oak Hill Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703. An adjunct of Grace Bible Church of Attleboro, Grace Baptist Christian Academy is in its seventh year of operation and presently services 140 students from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Canton temple plans barbecue July 25 CANTON - Temple Beth David of the South Shore will host a free barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, followed by Sabbath evening services at 8. The evening is for any temple members, prospective members, and anyone wanting information about Temple Beth David of the South Shore, 1060 Randolph St., just over the Randolph-Canton line. Temple Beth David is a Reform congregation with members from Canton, Milton, Randolph, Stoughton, Sharon and surrounding south shore Boston communities. For more information, about Temple Beth David of the South Shore, please call 781-828-2275 or visit www.templebethdavid.com.