Events

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.  

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.

The Christian Life Center will present an Old-Fashioned Christmas for children ages 4 to 10 on December 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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.

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!

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.

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 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 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."  

Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold its annual “Blue Christmas” service on Wednesday, December 17,  at 6:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue.

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."  

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 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.