Embracing a tradition that dates to 19th century England, the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will present Advent Lessons & Carols on Friday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland. Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley will preside. 

Stella Maris Parish will present "The Way of the Star," a journey with Mary and the Magi on Thursday, December 11, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Bucksport.

A Mass of Comfort for those who have experienced a loss, whether of a loved one, a job, health, or a pet, etc., will be held at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville on October 29 at 6 p.m.  All are welcome.

Jesus Christ & the Eucharist, a men’s retreat sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be held November 22-24 at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville. The retreat will begin with supper at 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening.

The St. Luce Repair Committee presents the 2nd annual Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Frenchville Community Center, 343A U.S. Route One in Frenchville.

The St. Luce Repair Committee presents the 2nd annual Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Frenchville Community Center, 343A U.S. Route One in Frenchville.

As we prepare our hearts for the Advent season, women are invited to attend Our Lady of the Valley Parish's third annual Advent by Candlelight, which will be held Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the St. Agatha Church hall.

As part of the All Souls' Day prayer service, Bishop Ruggieri will preside over the rite of committal and final commendation for unclaimed remains at Old Calvary Cemetery.

Middle & high school teens along with their families are invited this All Souls' Day for Evening Prayer and the Office of the Dead. Together, we will pray for the souls of the faithful departed and offer a unique opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence. Let us come as a family, lifting our hearts in prayer for those who have gone before us.