One of the most beloved traditions in eastern European countries, Święconka, will be renewed with the blessing of Easter baskets at St. Mary Church on 768 Ohio Street in Bangor on Holy Saturday, April 4, at 9 a.m.

Following the 4 p.m. Palm Sunday Mass at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, people can stay and learn how to weave palms into a crown of thorns.

Father Mike Seavey will lead a Lenten retreat March 31-April 2 at the churches of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook.

Father Mike Seavey will lead a Lenten retreat March 31-April 2 at the churches of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook.

Father Mike Seavey will lead a Lenten retreat March 31-April 2 at the churches of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook.