Come celebrate a traditional Christmas at the CLC. Singing, storytime, craft, lunch! Who: families with children ages 5-10yrs. When: Sat, Dec. 16. Time: 10am-1pm. Fee: $10. Register by: Dec 11th! Call: 534-6193.

Rev. Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN, an accomplished artist and director of the Christian Life Center, will hold a Pray & Paint session on December 10, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Christian Life Center, 444 U.S. Route One, Frenchville. The cost is $15 per person, which includes all supplies needed to create your own painting.

The CLC will be closed the week of Nov. 20 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume office hours on Nov. 28. Happy Thanksgiving!

The World Day of the Poor is on Sunday, November 19. The day was established by Pope Francis in 2017 for Catholics to "reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel." The theme for 2023 is "“Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tob 4:7). To learn more about the day, including ways you can help, visit the special section on the Diocese of Portland website by clicking here.

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week on November 5-11. It is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and it is an opportunity to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.