Good Shepherd Parish in Saco will offer "MERCY: Receive Your Heart's Desires,” a retreat for fifth through eighth graders and their parents, on Friday, January 12, 9:30 am. to 2 p.m., at Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street in Saco.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish will commemorate Candlemas with celebrations at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Machias and St. Michael Church in Cherryfield on Friday, February 2.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish will commemorate Candlemas with celebrations at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Machias and St. Michael Church in Cherryfield on Friday, February 2.

The Knight of Columbus will host a New Year's Dance on January 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the hall of Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon Street in Lewiston.

Enjoy cookies, conversation, and reflect upon the Epiphany on Sunday, January 7, following the 9 a.m. Mass at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville. The event will be held in the church hall.