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.

The Portland Trumpet Ensemble is excited to announce an organ and trumpet spectacular - Sunday, October 27th at 2:30 p.m. in the historic Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 122 Ash Street in Lewiston.

You are invited to participate in a Public Square Rosary Rally on October 12th at 12:00 noon in front of St's. Peter and Paul Church. The Public Square Rosary is sponsored by America Needs Fatima. We will be one of 20,000 plus rallies taking place across the United States. Join us in offering reparation for the sins and offences committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the conversion of America.

The American Legion Post 66 is sponsoring the Lisbon Falls Community American Red Cross Blood Drive at Holy Trinity Church, Monday, October 7th, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Please sign up at 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins are welcome but pre-registration is recommended.

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston is actively recruiting adult volunteers. We are looking for individuals who like to be around other people, who enjoy helping others and who have a desire to give back to our community. For more information please call or email Jenny Cowie, Manager, Volunteer Services and Hospital Gift Shop, 777-8368, jcowie@stmarysmaine.com.

The 16th Annual Veterans Day Prayer Service will be held November 11, 2019, 6:30 PM at Holy Family Church. All are invited to attend this community-wide event to " REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS" to all who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Contact Jerry Poulin 330-4862

The Bishop has appointed Fr. Raj Kasi as parochial vicar for Prince of Peace Parish, Holy Trinity and Our Lady of the Rosary, effective November 9, 2019. The Bishop has appointed Fr. Dominic Savio back to Lewiston until Fr. Raj arrives. Also, the Bishop has appointed Fr. Antony Dass as a part time hospital chaplain at our two hospitals and part time in the parish. Please join in welcoming these two generous and kind people.

Ladies of St. Anne Sodality will be selling Money raffle tickets after the Masses at Holy Family Church on the weekend of October 12 & 13.They are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. 1st Prize $500 Cash. 2nd Prize $200 Cash. 3rd Prize $100 Cash. 4th & 5th $50 Cash each. For more information, contact Anita at 782-4516.

Animal lovers are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day. All pets are welcome to attend on Friday, October 4th at 4:00 PM at the Basilica. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. Please be sure your pets are properly secured. Saint Francis of Assisi was known for his love of all of God’s creatures. The Blessing of the Animals remembers Francis’ love by invoking God’s blessing on the animals and thanking God for letting us share the earth. The blessing also recognizes the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts.

Holy Trinity Rosary Society is having their annual Bake Sale after Masses THIS weekend September 28/29. Your support is greatly appreciated. October Meeting: There will be a meeting of the Holy Trinity Rosary Society next, Sunday, October 6 at 1:00 p.m.in the parish center lower level. Members are urged to attend and all interested persons are invited. If you have any questions, please leave a message at the office 353-2792.

On Sunday, October 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., churchgoers from various denominations will line the sidewalks spanning across the Longley Bridge. Participants will quietly pray for an end to abortion as they hold signs that say ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN / ADOPTION - A LOVING OPTION, etc. Please assemble at Great Falls Plaza parking lot at 2 p.m. to pick up your poster. For more information, call Ron at 402-2315.

Have you heard about the Lay Fraternity of the Dominican Order? As a busy Catholic Christian, you do more than most to bring Christ into the world. Wouldn't it be great to get to know others like you?

With the new Fall season upon us and many organizations having their new calendar of events prepared, now is the time to schedule your events within the Parish. For those needing meeting rooms for any and all of your parish activities, please contact pop@portlanddiocese.org with your requests.

The Knights of Columbus are once again putting their Faith into Action. On October 5th and 6th the Knights will hold their annual fund raiser, to help those with Intellectual Disabilities. They will be located at the entrances of each of the worship sites of the parish.

Knights of Columbus Councils 106,10019, 12652,2358, 8742 & 13181 (Lewiston Auburn, Lisbon Falls & Sabatttus), are sponsoring a Bean Supper to benefit Marianne Ouellette, diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th at Holy Cross Church Hall 4pm to 6pm (take out available) Advance tickets $8 adults $4 kids 4-12 under 4 FREE. At the door $9 adults,$5 kids, Advance tickets will be sold on Sept 28 & 29 at Basilica, Holy Family, Holy Cross, Sacred Heart, St. Philips, Our Lady of the Rosary & Holy Trinity.

All clergy, employees and volunteers who visit the sick and the homebound and work with children/youth on a regular basis must attend a Protecting God's Children training session which is a sexual abuse awareness and prevention program.   If you need to attend a session of Protecting God's Children please contact your Parish office to register for the next "Upcoming Training Sessions" September 30th 6pm-9pm, Oct 19th 8am-11am.  The class will be held at our Prince of Peace Teen Center in Lewiston 16 St. Croix St. Lewiston, Me.  The Entrance is located beside Holy Cross Church entrance on the St Croix St. Side.

You are invited to participate in a Public Square Rosary Rally on October 12th at 12:00 noon in front of St's. Peter and Paul church. The Public Square Rosary is sponsored by America Needs Fatima.

THERE WILL BE NO CONFESSIONS AT THE BASILICA ON SEPTEMBER 28th BEFORE THE 4 PM MASS BECAUSE FR. SAVIO NEEDS TO DO A WEDDING.

THERE WILL BE NO CONFESSIONS AT HOLY TRINITY ON SEPTEMBER 21st BEFORE 4 PM MASS BECAUSE FR. SAVIO NEEDS TO DO A WEDDING.

The Sabattus K of C council is beginning its season of Bean and Casserole Suppers on Saturday, October 5 from 4:30 - 6:00 at the Maxwell-Gill Hall next to Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High Street, Sabattus.  This event will occur on the first Saturday of the month through May (unless there is a weather cancellation).