Events

Please join Paul O'Connor for Catholic Advent teachings on the Tuesdays of Advent, December 2, 9, and 16.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Parishioners are invited to bring their Baby Jesus figurines to Mass at the churches of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish to have them blessed.

Since 1989, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has offered the gift of music and Scripture by presenting a live Nativity for the community.

Children are invited to Breakfast with Saint Nick on December 7 at St. Matthew Church in Limerick.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish will present the beautiful ecumenical service of Lessons & Carols at Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue in Sanford, on Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m.

Prince of Peace Parish will present a beautiful Advent tradition, the Festival of Lessons & Carols, on Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Lewiston.

 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.

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.