We are happy to announce the formation of the St. Monica Sodality. Many parishioners have family and friends who have left the church. This sodality will furnish members with important  information on what they can do for their loved ones and friends. The first meeting will be held at Holy Family parish hall after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday October 5th and after the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 6th. Participants will decide what day, time, and place they would like to meet. Our sodality coordinator Chloe Giampaolo will share some important information on what the meeting will include. Please call the Parish office to enroll or email Chloe at: carmelitechloe@gmail.com.

Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 10019 will be holding a spaghetti supper to raise funds for our annual Coats for Kids fundraiser. Ticket sales for the event as well as a collection for donations will be held before and after mass on September 21st and 22nd. The spaghetti supper will be held on Friday, September 27th at HFCH from 4-6 pm. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The Ladies of St Anne Sodality of Holy Family, Prince of Peace Parish is planning their membership meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at the Parish Hall at 607 Sabattus Street in Lewiston. The event will feature installation of officer and counselors, as well as introductions of honorary members. A Pot Luck dinner will be served. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased by September 10 from any board members or by calling Anita at 782-4516.

PORTLAND---Hundreds of active and retired local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel will be recognized for their faithful commitment and self-sacrifice at the Blue Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, on Sunday, September 15. The 2019 Blue Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress Street in Portland starting at 10 a.m. People of all faiths are welcome to attend and join in showing our gratitude to these dedicated heroes. All active and retired members of the public safety community are encouraged to come with their families and in uniform.

Bishop Robert P. Deeley has authorized a special collection at all Maine parishes on the weekend of September 14-15 to provide aid to victims of Hurricane Dorian as well as other natural disasters that could occur this year. Hurricane Dorian intensified before making landfall in the Bahamas where it battered the island for nearly 40 hours, leaving catastrophic damage in its path with at least 20 deaths recorded and thousands of homes and buildings destroyed.

Registration Now Open!  Plan to participate in the Diocese of Portland’s Parish Life Conference on October 4-5 at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center in Lewiston! Blending celebration, learning, resources, sharing, and inspiration, the conference will help those serving in parishes to grow in confidence and skill in preparing to give reasons for our hope in Jesus Christ.

Our Lady of the Rosary Christmas Craft Fair is Saturday, November 9th (9 am -3 pm). Again, we are joining forces with youth ministry "Called" who will be running the kitchen for lunch and a pancake breakfast. Please join us for this festive and fun church community event and fundraiser. We need your help with our basket raffle; please consider making your own themed basket to raffle at the fair OR contribute to a few parish baskets. Baskets are due the Sunday prior to the fair on November 2nd, please. See the downstairs bulletin board for a few suggestions. Consider making some baked goods for our bake sale, individually wrapped items sell best. We would also love having a few volunteers to help run the raffles and bake table. Alert: we are still in need of crafters, please contact Angela at 754-1018 for an application or to volunteer a couple hours.

Adoration, Community, Theology, Service Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn, Maine Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston, Maine October 17 - October 20, 2019 Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred, ME

This September 25 through November 3, you are invited to join together with other Pro-Life individuals for 40 days of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil outside Planned Parenthood, 443 Congress Street, in Portland. Our daily vigil hours will be 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.