In an effort to honor Our Lady of the Assumption, all are welcome to gather for a public praying of the Rosary for nine days leading up to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary which celebrates Mary’s Assumption into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life.

A Maine retreat that aims to offer a “blueprint” for prayer to help people discern God’s presence in their lives will be offered virtually via Zoom starting this October and running through June 2023.

In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta will help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children.