Listen to a reading of the beloved Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol in the hall of St. Pius X Church in Portland.
Events
A second and more penetrating look at the deep spiritual meaning behind Christmas Carols, both familiar and less known.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold an Advent Mission, “As We Await the Blessed Hope and the Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” November 30-December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
In his recent apostolic exhortation (October 2025), Dilexi Te, Pope Leo XIV who spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru, wrote: “Our prosperity can make us blind to the needs of others and even make us think that our happiness and fulfillment depend on ourselves alone, apart from others.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."
St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold an Advent Mission, “As We Await the Blessed Hope and the Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” November 30-December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord will hold a Holy Hour with vespers on the Monday evenings of Advent (December 1, 8, 15, and 22) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at St. Raphael Church.
Please join Paul O'Connor for Catholic Advent teachings on the Tuesdays of Advent, December 2, 9, and 16.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold an Advent Mission, “As We Await the Blessed Hope and the Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” November 30-December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Another look at familiar segments from some of our most beloved Christmas episodes of The Twilight Zone, The Andy Griffith Show, The Waltons, Dragnet, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas that will consider how these perennial favorites offer more than warm fuzzy Christmas feelings, but a possible encounter with our Lord and Savior. A Christmas dessert reception will follow
The Moosehead Lake Knights of Columbus will host a dinner and movie night featuring the movie An Angelic Christmas on Wednesday, December 3, in the hall of Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue in Greenville.
Fr. Augustine Foka will be formally installed by Bishop Ruggieri as the pastor of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope." The first prayer will be on December 1.
Join Deacon Gianni Chicco on December 3 & 10 at 6 p.m. for a two-part Advent discussion on peace - in our world and in our hearts.
The former rectory at Sacred Heart Church, 24 Sacred Heart Place in Auburn, has been transformed into a Christmas Victorian House filled with an exciting assortment of holiday decorations.
During the season of Advent, all are invited to attend a Waiting for the Lord Advent program and solemn vespers, which will include an hour of adoration with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, psalms, songs, and an Advent reflection, followed by quiet time and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish invites women to be part of a special evening focused on the true meaning of the blessed season of Advent, as we prepare our hearts for Jesus’ birth.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope." The first prayer will be on December 1.
Children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 6, in the hall of St. Pius X Church in Portland and then enjoy a pancake breakfast.
Deacon Bob Cleveland and Peter Piconi will lead an Advent Retreat on Exploring Hope on Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union Street in Camden.
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist’s Advent Fair will be held Saturday, December 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street in Yarmouth.
The Our Lady of Ransom Ladies Guild will hold its annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the church hall at 117 Elm Street in Mechanic Falls.
The former rectory at Sacred Heart Church, 24 Sacred Heart Place in Auburn, has been transformed into a Christmas Victorian House filled with an exciting assortment of holiday decorations.
The Parish Life Committee at St. Agnes Parish will host an Advent celebration with activities for youngsters on Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join the Our Lady of the Angels community for its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 6 following the 4 p.m. Mass at the church, located at 4 Angels' Way in South Berwick.








