A light in the window at Christmas is said to be an Irish custom. The candle, placed in the front window of a home, becomes an invitation to the Holy Family passing by seeking a place to stay that this home would welcome them.

WINSLOW---Starting on Monday, December 21, the Sisters of St. Joseph in Winslow invite all to join them in praying the 6 p.m. Angelus together for the next month.

“Should I receive it when it is available to me? My answer is a resounding ‘yes.’”---Bishop Deeley

Last week, students at St. Michael School in Augusta participated in a “Week of Giving” food drive that generated not only a massive collection of food (four pictures below) for people in need, but reinforced the importance of giving back to the community that has given them so much.

Thanks to the kindness of a parishioner, St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor is now offering signed Masses for members of the deaf community each Sunday.

A free, virtual Advent reflection evening for young adults entitled “Advent at the Intersections” will be held on Friday, December 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley will host a special, virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families on Sunday, December 13, at 5 p.m. The live presentation, which should last around ten minutes, will be available on Lifesize.