The three Knights of Columbus councils of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook invite all veterans in the parish to a reception in their honor on Sunday, November 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maine Military Museum, 50 Peary Terrace in South Portland.

Join in making an Advent wreath for your home in the hall of St. John Church, 217 York Street in Bangor on Saturday, December 2, at 2 p.m.

Fr. Richard Rice will lead a special healing service at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick, on Sunday, November 5, at 1:30 p.m. Fr. Rice will be available to pray for each person who wants prayer and will be assisted by a prayer team from All Saints Parish. All are welcome to attend the service.  

The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons can be difficult times of year for those who have lost loved ones. To help people work their way through the challenging moments that may lie ahead, Good Shepherd Parish will offer a presentation entitled “Surviving the Holidays.”