LEWISTON — A healing service in Spanish is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St.
The theme of the entire gathering is healing, from the celebrant to the music to the participants to prayer teams.
Funded largely by the annual Catholic Appeal, the Office of Hispanic Ministry assists the Hispanic community living and working in Maine by offering Masses in Spanish and sacramental preparation, including marriage and baptismal preparation; faith formation for adults and children; education on social service support in the state; and help to individuals and families in becoming more involved in parish life.
With the Latino community in Maine estimated at more than 20,000, the need for outreach has never been greater, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
Masses are also held at Holy Cross Church (Rivier Adoration Chapel) at 1080 Lisbon St. in Lewiston at 6 p.m. every Saturday, livestreamed at princeofpeace.me.
Those who might benefit from the services of the Office of Hispanic Ministry can call Fr. Michael Sevigny at 207-705-3752, Sister Elsa Telón at 207-618-2156, Rosario Starratt at 207-312-4716, Sister Miriam Maradiaga at 207-838-1584, or José Pérez at 207-653-5609.