Today

Initiation of “My Brother’s Keeper,” a faith-based mentoring program for male ex-offenders, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Officials from Compass Point Ministries of Brockton, Mass., will discuss development and implementation plans for transitioning men from incarceration to community. Training for mentors is to be offered in April. To attend, call 799-5528.

 

Today and Sunday

Rites of Election, special celebrations by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland to welcome those who wish to become full members of the Catholic Church. Bishop Richard Malone will preside at 4 p.m. today at Holy Rosary in Caribou and on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. at St. John Church in Bangor, at 3 p.m. at the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul in Lewiston, and at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

 

Sunday

Gnostic Mass and a class, as set forth in Liber XV, 10 and 11:30 a.m., respectively, at Abrahadabra Oasis, 991 Forest Ave., Suite 203, Portland. For more details, go to www.abrahadabra-oto.org.

 

Eyewitnesses Jacqueline Murekatete, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and David Gewirtzman, a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust, will share their stories of escape at 2 p.m. at the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. A dessert reception will follow in the museum’s newly renovated chapel. For details, call 621-3530 or go to www.hhrc.uma.edu.

 

Tuesday

“Contentment in Everyday Life,” a five-week course on meditation with group discussion and text review, 7 to 9 p.m., Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center, 19 Mason St., and 6:15 to 8 p.m., Portland Shambhala Center, 97 Newbury St. The course cost is $30. Discounts available. Register on-line at www.shambhalabp.org or call Sarah Chandler at 865-1907.

 

Labyrinth Walk and Program of First Parish Church UCC, Brunswick. The walk is from noon to 8 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at Pilgrim House, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick. A talk titled “The Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral” will also be from 4 to 5 p.m. in the chapel on main floor. Contact is Susan Fitzgerald at sfitzgerald@firstparish.net or 729-7331.

 

Wednesday

Rockland Congregational Church midweek gathering, 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper of soup and bread, followed by a 6 p.m. service at 180 Limerock St. All are welcome. For details, call 594-8656.

 

“I Thirst,” a concert of music detailing Christ’s walk to Calvary, performed by Croatian Vocalist Tatiana “Tajci” Cameron, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St., Bridgton. For details, visit www.idobelieve.com.

Friday

“No-Talent” Talent Show and ice cream smorgasbord, 7 p.m., Springvale First Baptist Church, 429 Main St., Springvale. Suggested donation of $3 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Youth Group. To reserve a performance spot, call Jack McAdam at 490-3660.

 

Organ Recital by Aaron David Miller, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland. Suggested donation: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. For details, e-mail John Sullivan at jtcsul@earthlink.net.