Christmas Celebrations in Parishes
On December 25, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, the birth of our Savior. Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter. It is the feast of the Incarnation, the feast of God becoming flesh.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we come together for Mass to celebrate this joyous occasion. Mass times may be found here. Several parishes also have other activities planned for the Christmas season, which continues through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday, January 8.
December 24
Christmas Pageant - Brewer
Children will put on a Christmas pageant at 4 p.m. on December 24, prior to the Christmas Mass at St. Teresa Church, 425 South Main Street in Brewer.
Christmas Pageant - Houlton
The children of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton and St. Agnes Parish in Island Falls will present a Christmas pageant prior to the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at St. Mary of the Visitation Church.
Christmas Pageant - Lewiston
Children of Prince of Peace Parish are invited to participate in a Christmas pageant that will take place prior to the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street in Lewiston.
Christmas Pageant - Lisbon Falls
A children's Christmas pageant will be held on Christmas Eve at 3:30 p.m., prior to Christmas Eve Mass at Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue in Lisbon Falls.
Christmas Pageant - Frenchville
Our Lady of the Valley Parish will hold a Children’s Mass Play on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. at St. Luce Church in Frenchville. Children in grades pre-K to 12 will be participating in the Mass and the Nativity play as Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, the Magi, choir members, altar servers, readers, ushers, and more.
Christmas Pageant - Fort Kent
Children will perform a Christmas pageant during the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at St. Louis Church in Fort Kent.
Christmas Pageant - Limerick
The children of St. Matthew Parish will be performing a Christmas pageant and the children’s choir will sing on Christmas Eve at St. Matthew Church in Limerick. The children’s choir will begin singing at 5:50 p.m. for a prelude. The pageant is at 6 p.m. with Mass to follow immediately after.
Public Christmas Caroling - All Saints Parish, Brunswick
Join the parish for 15 minutes of singing traditional carols at the Gazebo on the Brunswick Mall on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 7:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. You bring a flashlight, and we’ll provide the words. A donor from All Saints Parish will donate $2 to Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program for every person who comes to sing.
December 25
Community Christmas Dinner - Rumford
The Parish of the Holy Savior extends a special invitation to the River Valley community to attend its annual Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. The meal will be shared starting at noon in the parish hall in the basement of St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave, Rumford. Questions can be directed to the parish office at 207-364-4556.
