Women are invited to attend Advent by Candlelight, a beautiful night of quiet reflection, inspirational music, and fellowship on Wednesday, December 6, at St. Anne Church in Gorham.

Children from St. John Paul II Parish will put on a Christmas pageant on Sunday, December 17, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough.

The children of St. John Paul II Parish will put on a Christmas pageant following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Bartholomew Church in Cape Elizabeth.

On the Sundays of Advent, Father Jack Dickinson and Father Alex Boucher will lead Evening Prayer, Adoration, and Benediction at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough.

St. Michael Parish will present a Christmas Carol Celebration, an evening of delicious food and the singing of traditional Christmas carols, on Saturday, December 16, in the hall of St. Augustine Church, 75 Northern Avenue in Augusta.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

As we approach the beginning of Advent, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a Bible study on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus, using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.

St. Joseph Parish will be hosting an Advent wreath making opportunity for families in the hall of St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street in Farmington, following the Sunday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. Materials to make the wreaths will be provided along with printed prayers and light refreshments.