Bishop James Ruggieri, who is a member of a Secular Franciscan Fraternity, will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a Mass at the Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunk on Friday, October 4, at 7 p.m.

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.

Jessica Letendre, director of Catholic Cemeteries of Maine, will be leading sessions on "How to Plan Your Catholic Funeral" at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway on Wednesday, October 16, at 9:15 a.m., and at St. Joseph Church in Bridgton on Wednesday, October 23, at 10:15 a.m.

On March 14 from 5-7 p.m., the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a st. Patrick’s Day Dinner of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, drinks, and desserts in the parish hall of St Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street in Norway.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, part of St. Joseph Parish, will offer Mass on Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 5, at 11 a.m. at the Fryeburg Fair.

In celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Stella Maris Parish will offer the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 5, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de  Paul Church in Bucksport.

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Joseph Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals at St. Joseph Church in Ellsworth on Saturday, October 5, at 9 a.m.

Join the parish on December 14 for a special Family Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue in Sanford, where children will learn about St. Nick and the true spirit of giving.