PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The candidates represent parishes from York to Aroostook counties. Although they will not advance to priesthood as does a transitional deacon, a permanent deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic […]
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Lisbon Methodists help students
Lisbon United Methodist Church members again this year collected over 180 school supplies for students in the Lisbon Community School. The Evening Circle coordinated with the school to provide a variety of supplies. It is one of many ways the church, located on School Street, Lisbon Falls, reaches out to assist with filling community needs. […]
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Holy Family Church to hold annual Veteran's Day prayer service
LEWISTON — Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St., will host its 14th annual Veterans Day Community Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. The following is a list of events that are scheduled to take place: • A replica float of Iwo Jima will be placed at the front of the church. • […]
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Inductive Bible Seminar at The Ark LEWISTON — The Ark & Olive Branch Cafe will offer the Inductive Bible Seminar at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at 791 Lisbon St. David Stole will present an inductive study on “God’s Offer.” Students will learn helpful tools for studying the Bible. A potluck meal will follow the […]
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Churches collecting for hurricane victims PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has authorized a special collection at all of Maine’s Catholic churches on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3, to provide aid and recovery support to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. “The devastation and loss is monumental and heartbreaking,” Deeley said. The money […]
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Hermann to lead mediumship techniques workshop
SABATTUS — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life is sponsoring a workshop, “Evidential Mediumship Advanced Techniques that Work,” facilitated by the Rev. Stephen Hermann, a well-known medium, on Sunday, Sept. 3. With over 40 years of study and practice, Hermann has trained more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds credentials as an ordained minister, certified […]
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Blue Mass to honor public safety personnel
BANGOR — Active and retired local, state and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel will be recognized for their commitment and self-sacrifice at the Blue Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at St. John Catholic Church, 217 York St. People of all faiths are welcome to […]
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Pinpoint of Light to offer spirit drawing presentation
HARTFORD — Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp will offer a public presentation from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Hartford Town Hall, 1190 Main St. Among presentations will be a demonstration of spirit drawing. Presenter will be Coral Ryder from the United Kingdom. Spirit artists work by linking with spirit and […]