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 The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope." The first prayer will be on December 1.

On Wednesday, December 10, Holy Spirit Parish will hold a Candlelight Holiday Memorial Service in the sanctuary of St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road in Kennebunk.

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.

All are invited to join Bishop James Ruggieri and Spanish-speaking parishioners for Las Mañanitas, a traditional serenade performed at dawn to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day.

An Advent evening of prepration for the celebration of Christmas will be offered by the Parish of the Precious Blood in Caribou on December 12.

During the season of Advent, all are invited to attend a Waiting for the Lord Advent program and solemn vespers, which will include an hour of adoration with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, psalms, songs, and an Advent reflection, followed by quiet time and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."  

A Mass in celebration of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated in Spanish on December 12 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street in Ellsworth. It will be followed by a gathering in the parish hall.

Join in the Festival of Lessons & Carols, an evening of Scripture, music, and prayer, followed by mince pies and refreshments on Friday, December 12, at 6 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street in Old Town. All are welcome! 

The Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held on Saturday, December 13, at 6 p.m. a Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street in Yarmouth.

Corpus Christi Parish will present the Festival of Lessons & Carols on Friday, December 12, at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street in Winslow. 

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Mass on December 12 at 6:30  p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Portland. All are welcome to attend.

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. 

Remember and honor or veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and through the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud.

All are welcome to come to a special display of Nativity scenes from around the world collected by Peaks Island residents.

A Christmas tree lighting will be held at St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Lane in York, following the Saturday, December 13, 4 p.m. Mass. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available.

A Mass in celebration of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) will be celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri at Holy Family Church in Lewiston.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish and St. Thomas School invite you to celebrate the joy of the season with a Sunday Christmas celebration!

Join the parish on December 14 for a special Family Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue in Sanford, where children will learn about St. Nick and the true spirit of giving.

The Parish of the Holy Eucharist's annual Christmas pageant will be held on December 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Church, 24 North Raymond Road in Gray.

The beautiful ecumenical service of Lessons & Carols will be presented at St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane in Limerick, on December 14, at 2 p.m.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish will celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a potluck luncheon following the 1 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. Michael Church in Cherryfield. 

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."  

The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord will hold a Holy Hour with vespers on the Monday evenings of Advent (December 1, 8, 15, and 22) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at St. Raphael Church.

Please join Paul O'Connor for Catholic Advent teachings on the Tuesdays of Advent, December 2, 9, and 16.

The St. John Catholic School annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 39 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. All are welcome!

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."  

Celebrate the season with the joyful sounds of the annual St. Thomas School Christmas concert.

During the season of Advent, all are invited to attend a Waiting for the Lord Advent program and solemn vespers, which will include an hour of adoration with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, psalms, songs, and an Advent reflection, followed by quiet time and the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.

A Christmas Mysteries Candlelight Procession will be held at St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton on Friday, December 19, at 5:15 p.m.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."  

Share the spirit of the season with joyous Christmas carols!

Join the members of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish for a Family Christmas celebration on Sunday, December 21, at St. Luke Church in Rangeley.

A Christmas concert with Adam Ouellette will be held on December 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church in Van Buren.

Come celebrate the joy of Christmas with music, community, and song on December 21 at 4 p.m. at St. Louis Church in Fort Kent.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."  

The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord will hold a Holy Hour with vespers on the Monday evenings of Advent (December 1, 8, 15, and 22) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at St. Raphael Church.

The children of St. Matthew Parish will be performing a Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve at St. Matthew Church in Limerick beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

The Parish of the Holy Savior extends a special invitation to the River Valley community to attend its annual Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.

Our Lady of Hope Parish will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God and will welcome in the new year with a Mass and gathering on December 31.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has arranged an overnight bus trip to the largest human rights demonstration in the world. The National March for Life is more than just a protest, it's an opportunity to celebrate the goodness of all human life. By marching, we show that we will not be silent.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at three churches across Maine during the first weekend of Lent.

Join Bishop James Ruggieri for a Rosary Rally at the statehouse in Augusta on Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The rally, which is being held to show support for Catholic values, will take place while the legislature is in session.