All Ages

The ACTS Ministry of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland and Parish of the Holy Eucharist in Falmouth invites everyone to attend a Sanctity of Life Prayer Service, which will be held Sunday, January 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth.

The Parish of the Holy Savior will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, otherwise known as Candlemas Day, with a traditional candle blessing.

Good Shepherd Parish invites you to a two-night parish mission retreat led by Father Thomas McCarthy, OSA, an Augustinian priest, experienced retreat director, and parish preacher.

One and all are invited to celebrate "Fat Tuesday," the day before Lent, on Tuesday, February 17, in the hall of St. Mary Church in Wells.

Good Shepherd Parish invites you to a two-night parish mission retreat led by Father Thomas McCarthy, OSA, an Augustinian priest, experienced retreat director, and parish preacher.

As we prepare to enter Lent, the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will hold at Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Guild Hall, located at 307 Congress Street in Portland.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of spiritual renewal which helps us prepare for the celebration of the paschal mystery of Christ, his Passion, death and resurrection.

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.