All are invited to a series of Basilica Organ Concerts featuring Mark Thallander and friends. Thallander is a teacher, arranger, composer, author, and acclaimed organist. All concerts are 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception commemorates the day that Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin. The feast occurs on December 8. It is the patronal feast of the United States and of the Diocese of Portland.

Stella Maris Parish will hold a two-day yard sale extravaganza fundraiser at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 8 Granite Street in Stonington, on August 7 & 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Join Seminarian Joseph Beale for Coffee and the Gospel, this summer following the Tuesday 9:15 a.m. Mass at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk.