The celebration begins with Mass at 11 a.m. followed by soup and fellowship in the parish hall.

All those ages 60 or older are welcome to gather in the hall of St. Athanasius and St. John Church, located on 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford.

Advent Lessons & Carols, a blend of Scripture readings, prayer, and hymns which tell the story of salvation from Creation to the birth of Christ, will be held at St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street in Ellsworth, on Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m.

During the Mass, Fr. Dan Greenleaf will stop to explain different aspects of Mass.

Join Fr. Jack Dickinson and Michelle Valcourt for an evening exploring the universal call to holiness and what each of us can do to enrich our relationship with God.