Saturday

“Exhibition of the Bells,” 11 a.m. to noon, fundraising ceremony to raise $12,000 to purchase the four bells of St. Louis Church that were cast in the world-famous Paccard Bell Foundry of Annecy, France, and were blessed and installed in 1916 in the church’s New Auburn neighborhood. The bells have since been removed from the bell tower and the campaign plans to create a local heritage monument. The ceremony and viewing of the bells will be held at Cote Crane Co., 2980 Hotel Road, Auburn.

African Gala, 5 to 9 p.m., celebrating African culture with traditional food from several countries, Burundi dancers and drummers, and the Les Voix des Anges choir. Held at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Church, Mellen and Sherman streets, Portland. Proceeds will benefit the church’s capital campaign, which has raised close to $150,000 of its $200,000 goal. Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets at the door will be $10 for adults and $4 for children. Visit portlandcatholic.org/capitalcampaign for details.

Holy Grounds Coffee House, doors open at 6:15 p.m., featuring Chasing the Light and Andy Beaulieu. Free with dinner available. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland.

Sunday

“Release, Receive, Return,” 10:30 a.m., interfaith service, held at the New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. For more information, go to chimeofmaine.org or call 347-6740.

Climate Action Gathering, noon to 1:30 p.m., sponsored by First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church and held in Monument Square, Portland, in support of the People’s Climate March in New York City.

Tuesday

“Come to the Water: An Evening of Prayers for Peace,” 7 p.m., with readings from many faith traditions, music, silence and prayer. Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough.

Wednesday through Friday

Rosh Hashanah high holidays schedule for Beth Israel Congregation, 862 Washington St., Bath:

7 p.m. Wednesday: Erev Rosh Hashanah followed by Apples and Honey.

9 a.m. Thursday: First Day of Rosh Hashanah followed by a Youth Service at 11 a.m. and community potluck luncheon at 1 p.m. Tashlich at the Waterfront begins at 2 p.m.

9 a.m. Friday: Second Day of Rosh Hashanah.

Friday

Red Mass, 11 a.m., to bless those in the legal profession including judges, lawyers and government officials. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will be the principal celebrant and homilist. The Mass takes place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cumberland Avenue, Portland. A luncheon will follow at the Portland Regency Hotel with Justice Joseph M. Jabar of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court as keynote speaker. People of all faiths are welcome to attend both the Mass and the luncheon. Reservations are required for the luncheon and can be made by contacting Deborah Shigo at 791-3251.

Sept. 27

New England Transitional Support, 9 a.m., information about a new ministry network of service providers, congregations and volunteers working to help those in need. Held at Christ Church, 1900 Congress St., Portland. For more information, call Dianne at 518-1786.

Heifer International, 2 to 4 p.m., 70th anniversary celebration featuring a musical program with Kate Schrock, granddaughter of Dan West, Heifer founder. Held at Woodfords Congregational Church, Woodford Street, Portland. Register at www.heifer.org/communities.

Other

Two seminarians for the Diocese of Portland have been announced by Bishop Robert P. Deeley. Colby J. Perron of Lisbon and Alex R. Boucher of Biddeford have been accepted as seminarians for the priesthood.

Perron, 17, was born in Lewiston and graduated from Lisbon High School in May. He has been assigned to the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence in Providence, Rhode Island. A member of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, he has been an altar server, a member of the choir and served with various youth ministry activities.

Boucher, 24, was born in Portland and was raised primarily in Biddeford. He has been assigned to St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in the spring. A graduate of Cheverus High School, he was active in parish life and youth ministry as a teen and served for two years as a member of the Maine Diocesan Council for Catholic Youth. He is studying for a bachelor’s degree in theology and religious studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he also works for two national Catholic organizations and as an intern at the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. He has also served as a pastoral associate in Portland, providing assistance to the rector of the cathedral and the pastoral life coordinator.

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