Maui Wildfire Relief: Diocese of Portland Joins Maui Wildfire Relief Effort. Devastating wildfires on the island of Maui have made it the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the state of Hawaii and the deadliest wildfire in the United States in the last century. In addition to the loss of life, thousands of structures were damaged or destroyed, most of them homes. Please join in praying for the people of Maui, and if you would like to make a financial contribution to assist the residents, donations may be made through Catholic Charities Hawai'i or Catholic Charities USA, which pledges that 100% of your gift will be directed to where it is needed most. To learn about how you can contribute, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/maui-wildfire-relief
A celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, will be held at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Saturday, September 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. The event will feature a variety of music, dancing, and foods from many African countries. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 13 and seniors. For tickets call the parish at 207-773-7746. The proceeds will benefit the benevolent efforts of Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish on Mellen Street in Portland. For more information about the festival, contact Francine at 207-618-3292 or John at 207-347-9844.
Office of the Tribunal will hold presentations and discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church in the coming months. All are welcome at any of the gatherings, which will include question and answer periods as well as the opportunity to speak privately to a canonist. FMI and presentation schedules click on the image.
Learn more about Natural Family Planning. Parish of the Holy Eucharist (Falmouth) will be hosting various events ALL THIS week and All are welcome. Click on the image for more information.
In Gorham on August 12: Presented by Maine Needs Fatima, the procession with Bishop Deeley will begin at 11 a.m. at Gorham High School on 41 Morrill Avenue and conclude at St. Anne Church on 299 Main Street, where a Rosary rally will begin at noon. People are invited to attend just the rally if they choose. For details, visit www.maineneedsfatima.org.
Join us for a week of honoring Bishop Robert Deeley on the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on July 14, 1973! Starting Monday, each day will feature pictures, quotes, and interesting facts surrounding the anniversary on the diocesan Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Feel free to share the posts on parish and school pages. Happy anniversary, Bishop!
Totus Tuus is a Catholic youth program for students (Grades 1-12) that is dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for the Church through catechesis, prayer, Christian witness, and the sacraments! Click here FMI
St. Anthony Summer Festival Plant Sale: Thank-you to all the people who have donated pots for the sale. There are now plenty of pots. Now plants are needed. As you do your spring gardening, please consider digging and dividing some of your beautiful plants for the plant sale. If you need help with how to divide the plant or digging them up, I can offer assistance. FMI contact Susan at 632-9009, [email protected].