Young adults, ages 18-35, are encouraged to gather for “A Retreat with the Beloved Disciple” at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center on 10 Evans Road in Biddeford on February 24-26.

On Tuesday, March 14, teens from St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford and Holy Spirit Parish in Kennebunk and Wells will do what they do on the second Tuesday of every month: serve a free meal and cheer to anyone in need of either.

St. Valentine is the patron of married love who continued to marry young people during the Roman Empire after the emperor had forbidden it. He was dedicated to celebrating the genuine love that is at the heart of marriage and makes the week of Valentine’s Day the perfect time for a present-day celebration of that same love.

A sacramental marriage preparation program will begin in the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Sunday, February 5, and all engaged couples getting ready for marriage are encouraged to participate.

“9 Days for Life,” a novena for the intention that all human life be respected, will begin on January 19 and continue through January 27. 

On the first and third Wednesday evening of each month, individuals in need of guidance or support gather at Sacred Heart Church (326 Main Street in Yarmouth) at 7 p.m. for “Together With Alzheimer’s,” a safe place for those giving care to a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or another chronic disease, to speak candidly about the complexities of their roles and responsibilities. All are welcome at these free sessions.

Students at St. Brigid School in Portland will participate in a special three-day music residence with professional Gospel singer and The Voice contender Delvin Choice on January 23-25.

Parishioners and community members in the Brunswick area are being asked to pitch in to help local residents stay warm through the cold winter months.