Events

Women are invited to attend Advent by Candlelight, a beautiful night of quiet reflection, inspirational music, and fellowship on Wednesday, December 6, at St. Anne Church in Gorham.

Solemn vespers will be prayed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m., the eve of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the cathedral and the Diocese of Portland. A reception with desserts will follow in Guild Hall.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, December 8, at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. 

The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation rescheduled ABIDE, a day of reflection for middle school students, for December 9  in Houlton and again on December 10 in Bangor. Youths in grades 6 -8 are invited to come together to discover the meaning of Jesus’ words: “Abide in me, as I abide in you” (Jn 15:4).

A "Keep Christ in Christmas" Public Prayer Rally will be held at the Farmer's Market on Main Street in Madawaska on Saturday, December 9, at noon

All are invited to the annual blessing of the Christmas tree at St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Lane in York on Saturday, December 9, following the 4 p.m. Mass. There will be caroling, cookies, and cocoa to put participants in the Christmas spirit!

A special Christmas celebration featuring the children of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish and St. Thomas School in Sanford will be held Sunday, December 10.

The children of St. John Paul II Parish will put on a Christmas pageant following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Bartholomew Church in Cape Elizabeth.

Following the Sunday 10 a.m. Mass on December 10, all are invited to gather in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Guild Hall for a variety of Advent activities including wreath making, crafts, games, and the opportunity to learn ways to make the season of Advent a fruitful time to prepare for the coming of Christ.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish will celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a potluck luncheon following the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Michael Church in Cherryfield. During the reception, a parishioners will be able to take part in a raffle to take home a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe to be displayed in their home until next year's celebration of the feast day.

The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation rescheduled ABIDE, a day of reflection for middle school students, for December 9  in Houlton and again on December 10 in Bangor. Youths in grades 6 -8 are invited to come together to discover the meaning of Jesus’ words: “Abide in me, as I abide in you” (Jn 15:4).

A 90th birthday celebration will be held for Father Richard Rice on Sunday, December 10, at 1 p.m. in the St. John's Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. Fr. Rice will also concelebrate the 11 a.m. Mass at St. John the Baptist Church.

Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Mass on Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. The Mass will be followed by a celebratory reception in the cathedral's guild hall.

St. Paul the Apostle Parish will offer to opportunities to enjoy the sacred music of the season at St. John Catholic Church, 217 York Street in Bangor.

Father Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, will lead a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives and understanding the way the Church celebrates Advent.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

A Christmas Mysteries Candlelight Procession will be held inside St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton on Friday, December 15, at 5:15 p.m.

The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will present the Festival of Lessons & Carols on Friday, December 15, at 6 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Old Town.

All are welcome to gather for a Festival of Lessons & Carols presentation at St. Rose of Lima Church, located on 1 Church Street in Jay, on Friday, December 16, at 6 p.m.

A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held at Sacred Heart Church on 326 Main Street in Yarmouth on Friday, December 15, at 7 p.m.