Solemn vespers will be prayed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m., the eve of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the cathedral and the Diocese of Portland. A reception with desserts will follow in Guild Hall.

Advent by Candlelight, an opportunity for women to set aside the season’s busyness and focus on the true meaning of Christmas, will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the hall of St. Agatha Church, 379 Main Street in Saint Agatha.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Mass on December 12 at 6:30  p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Portland. All are welcome to attend.

Father Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, will lead a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives and understanding the way the Church celebrates Advent.

Father Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, will lead a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives and understanding the way the Church celebrates Advent.

Father Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, will lead a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives and understanding the way the Church celebrates Advent.

Father Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, will lead a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives and understanding the way the Church celebrates Advent.

Following the Sunday 10 a.m. Mass on December 10, all are invited to gather in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Guild Hall for a variety of Advent activities including wreath making, crafts, games, and the opportunity to learn ways to make the season of Advent a fruitful time to prepare for the coming of Christ.