Jesus was best known as a healer, and the ministry of healing remains an important part of the mission of the Church. The need for healing comes in many forms, personal and social. Healing ministry can also come in many forms and is a gift that all of us can give in our own way. At this service, we will celebrate this gift and place before God the needs of our world and church and the individual needs of people. The service is modeled on a similar service which has been held each week since 1939 at Iona Abbey in Scotland. The service will be on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland. The church has a large, well-lit parking lot. This service will also be livestreamed at the parish website www.ladyofhopemaine.org
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The St. Rose Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, November 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the St. Rose Community Center, 2 Church Street in Jay.
The Parish of the Holy Savior Christmas Fair will be held Saturday, November 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hall of St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford.
The St. Paul the Apostle Parish Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, November 22, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street in Brewer.
The 58th St. Christopher Church Holiday Fair will be held Saturday, November 23, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the church hall at 4 Barrell Lane in York.
The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will hold a Holiday Fair at St. Ann Church, 84 Main Street in Bradley, Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Shamrocks of St. Patrick will hold their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 22, in Cheverus Hall, located next to St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle.
The 51st Christmas by the Lake Fair will be held November 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road in Auburn.
The 7th Midcoast Tree Festival will be held at the St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, over two weekends this November.
A family-oriented All Souls Day prayer service will be held at St. Hyacinth's Cemetery, 296 Stroudwater Street in Westbrook, on Saturday, November 22, at 1 p.m.
Join St. Matthew parishioners for a delicious Harvest Dinner, featuring turkey with all the fixings, on Saturday, November 22, at 4 p.m.
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.
Make and Advent wreath, learn about the meaning of Advent, and discover how to have the best Advent ever during a gathering at Immaculate Conception Church in Calais on November 23, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass
The 7th Midcoast Tree Festival will be held at the St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, over two weekends this November.
Father Hoa Tien Nguyen, parochial vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in Wells, will offer a Mass in Vietnamese on Sunday, November 23, at 4 p.m. at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk. All are invited to attend the celebration.
Many parishes around the Diocese of Portland have Masses scheduled for Thanksgiving, which is on November 27, 2025, or for the evening before.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on Thanksgiving Day at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish's annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 26th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Most Holy Trinity Church Hall, 271 Main Street in Saco.
A potluck dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, noon to 2 p.m., in the hall of St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street in Ellsworth.
St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street in Norway, will host a free community Thanksgiving dinner for Oxford Hills residents on Thursday, November 27, at noon.
The St. Joseph Center for Nutrition, a ministry of St. Joseph Parish in Farmington, will host a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27, at 12:30 p.m.
The 7th Midcoast Tree Festival will be held at the St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, over two weekends this November.
A post-Thanksgiving community meal will be served in the Holy Savior Parish Hall, 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford, on Friday, November 28, at 4:30 p.m.
The Queen of the Angels Catholic Parishes of Acadia will hold an Advent Retreat on Saturday, November 29, 9 a.m. to noon at Holy Redeemer Church in Bar Harbor.
St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane in Limerick, will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Friday, November 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 7th Midcoast Tree Festival will be held at the St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, over two weekends this November.
The Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus are sponsoring Advent wreath making on Sunday, November 30, following the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Bernard Church, 150 Broadway in Rockland.
Following the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 30, join Deacon Paul Lissandrello for an Advent reflection followed by Advent wreath making for families.
Stop in at the parish hall following the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 30, to participate in making an Advent wreath.
The 7th Midcoast Tree Festival will be held at the St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, over two weekends this November.
The Our Lady of the Angels Penny Sale will be held Sunday, November 30, at Noble Middle School, 46 Cranberry Meadow Road in Berwick.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold an Advent Mission, “As We Await the Blessed Hope and the Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” November 30-December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
A second and more penetrating look at the deep spiritual meaning behind Christmas Carols, both familiar and less known.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold an Advent Mission, “As We Await the Blessed Hope and the Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” November 30-December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish will hold an Advent Mission, “As We Await the Blessed Hope and the Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ,” November 30-December 2 at 6:30 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." The first prayer will be on December 1.
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." The first prayer will be on December 1.
Deacon Bob Cleveland and Peter Piconi will lead an Advent Retreat on Exploring Hope on Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union Street in Camden.
The Our Lady of Ransom Ladies Guild will hold its annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the church hall at 117 Elm Street in Mechanic Falls.
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist’s Advent Fair will be held Saturday, December 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street in Yarmouth.
Parishioners are invited to bring their Baby Jesus figurines to Mass at the churches of St. Peter the Fisherman Parish to have them blessed.
Since 1989, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has offered the gift of music and Scripture by presenting a live Nativity for the community.
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.
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.
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.
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."
