The selling of property - Before I arrived to the parish, the plan was to sell the rectory at Holy Trinity with the funds being applied to the debt still owed on the parish hall at Holy Trinity. This decision was approved by the finance and parish councils and in the interest of transparency, I am informing the entire parish of the decision. This announcement will be in the bulletin for three weeks hoping that it will reach as many parishioners as possible. If anyone has concerns over the parish selling the rectory in Lisbon Falls, please contact me as soon as possible. — Fr. Daniel Greenleaf.

The persecution of Christians at home and abroad is a growing problem. Please join the Resurrection Chapter of the Dominican Laity at a prayer and awareness event, November 17th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI contact Andrew McNabb at amenabb9@hotmail.com

Teenagers: Registrations are now open for "journey", a wonderful retreat weekend taking place on the St. Dom's Auburn Campus November 16-17. Please call Lisa at the parish office for more information. Registrations are needed by November 4th.

In 7 Sessions we will unveil the Scriptural roots of our Catholic beliefs about Mary. Sister Marie May will lead the sessions as outlined in Brant Pitre’s book: “Jesus and the Jewish roots of Mary”. The book cost $10. We will meet on Mondays beginning November 11. The morning session from 9:30-10:30 and the evening session from 7:00-8:00 in the Youth Center at Holy Cross Church. Register at the door.

Hope is a grace, a gift rooted in Faith...It goes beyond believing in the possible to a conviction about What Is. Hope is a gift of certainty in God's promise and the assurance of God's fidelity even in our most trying times. The day will include short presentations, prayer, time for personal reflection and sharing. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019, Arrival 9:45 AM ~ Please bring a Bible and a journal if you wish. Begins promptly at 10:00 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. Cost: $60.00 includes hot meal. FMI: 207-284-5671 , mariejosephcenter@yahoo.com

For the month of November until the 24th, shopping bags can be found at the entrances of the church that have a suggested list of items attached. If providing items such as breads and pies please bring those items closer to Thanksgiving Day so they are still fresh when delivered. Frozen turkeys will be placed in the freezers downstairs in the hall. Please be sure to check the dates on the cans and packages. Bags of food items should be returned to church no later than November 24th. They will be delivered in the days right before the holiday.

Would you like to touch the suffering flesh of Jesus in others? As grateful recipients of Jesus' merciful love, we are all called to do our share as faithful servants. We are ordinary Catholic men, like yourself, journeying to the fullness of life that only Jesus can offer. As we journey along, we share weekly Sunday liturgy and dialogue on Thursday evenings with our incarcerated brothers at the local Androscoggin County Jail. It’s rewarding, its fruitful, and it's gratifying. You will undeniably witness and encounter the power of the Holy Spirit at work within. Please join us as we bring Jesus's merciful love to inmates inside the walls. For more information, please contact: Bruce 330-1446, Calvin 333-9247, Lee 650-7795, or Bert 783-3559

The Safe Environment Program was implemented by the Portland Diocese in June, 2002. All clergy, employees and volunteers who visit the sick & home-bound or work with children or youth, must attend this awareness and prevention program. If you need to attend a session, please contact your Parish Office to register. The next training sessions will be held on November 19th @ 6:00 PM or December 17th at 6:00 PM. The sessions will be held at the Prince of Peace Teen Center, at 16 St. Croix St., Lewiston.

Many of the women served by CourageLIVES arrive with only the clothes ​they are wearing, and many survivors in the community do not have the range of clothing they need for themselves and their families. A program of St. Andre Home, CourageLIVES provides outpatient services to anyone who has survived human trafficking, domestic violence or sexual assault, and residential treatment to women over the age of 18 who are survivors of human sex trafficking. With colder temperatures imminent, CourageLIVES welcomes donations of coats, gloves, hats and other cold weather gear for clients. New clothes preferred and gift cards or monetary donations are greatly appreciated to purchase the right sizes for the survivors and their children. FMI please contact Amy at (207) 205-1876

Are you someone or maybe know someone, who has expressed an interest in the Catholic faith? Have you been baptized as a child but have not celebrated the sacraments of confirmation and the Eucharist? Do you have questions about God or the meaning of life? Or do you simply have some questions that have been in the back of your mind for a while? Then come to Inquiry. Inquiry meetings are informal sessions which are open to anyone who has an interest in exploring the Catholic faith. Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month. We meet in the senior hall which is in the basement of the parish office located at 16 St. Croix Street in Lewiston. For more information you may call Mark C. Labonte at 576-4999.

All are invited to come discover the effective and enlightening ancient art of medication known as the LECTIO DIVINA sure to deepen your love for our LORD and SAVIOR. gain a whole new appreciation for Holy Scripture interpretation and retention. For more information or registration please call Ivan @ 207-783-8670. Sessions to be held on Thursday 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21 @ 6:30 p.m. @ Maxwell-Gill Hall, 131 High Street, Sabattus, Me. next to Our Lady Of The Rosary Church.

Make Thanksgiving easier. There will be a bake sale to support the Lewiston-Auburn Cursillo Community on the weekend of November 23rd and November 24th after the masses at the Basilica.

November 16, 2019 from 9 AM -12 Noon, Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland, ME. Guest Speaker: Father Anthony Kanagaraj. Reservations are $22.00 payable to: Magnificat Scarborough. Mail to: Magnificat Scarborough, PO Box 821 Scarborough, ME 04070-0821. Or visit our webpage at Magnificat Scarborough to order reservation on-line. Seating is limited so register early- deadline is November 8. No tickets sold at door.