Reminder that there will be no Stations of the Cross at 1PM today at Notre Dame because our priests are attending the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in Portland. There will be Stations at 3PM at Sacred Heart on Good Friday.

“France has lost a cultural icon that has stood for over eight centuries, and the world has lost a beloved symbol of Christianity. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame served as a beautiful center of faith for countless generations of Catholics and as a source of inspiration and architectural brilliance for the millions of tourists who were blessed to visit it. It is difficult to process this tragic loss. At the request of Archbishop Michel Aupetit, archbishop of Paris, I invite Maine churches to ring their bells as an invitation to prayer. The Diocese of Portland joins the faithful around the world in praying for the people of Paris and the first responders who continue to battle this fire.”

There will be no 8AM Mass this morning and the parish office will be closed. No Faith Formation class this afternoon.

Click here to learn more about the season of Lent and to see the offerings for this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving throughout the Diocese of Portland.

On World Marriage Day, we admire the beauty of marriage as lived by husbands and wives in the permanent commitment they make to each other and the sacrifices they make for each other and their children. Marriage is a true grace for families and a gift to the Church. Click here to read Bishop Deeley's full message.

Twice a month, volunteers sewing, cutting, ironing, and sorting can be observed at tables in an eye-catching building at 864 Main Street in Vassalboro, a small town of around 4,000 people northeast of Augusta. Click here to read the whole article and see pictures of the center.

In honor of the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick (Feb. 11), we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick at the 12:15PM Mass on Tues., Feb. 12. All are welcome.

On Monday, January 21, we pause to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have celebrated his 90th birthday this week. click here to read the full message.

Thank you to all who donated so generously to the Jolly Gifts program this Christmas. We were able to collect over 350 gifts making the joy of Christmas come alive for children in need! Area school children not only received gifts but also warm winter hats, coats and mittens!

Traveling on Christmas? Click here to see a listing of Christmas Mass times throughout the State as well as other important information about the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord.

Join us on Sunday, December 23 at 1:00PM at St. John Church to pray the Stations of the Crib--14 Stations that take participants from Advent through the Epiphany with readings, prayers and song.

The parish office will be closed today. There will be no 12:25PM Mass at Notre Dame.

Because of the impending storm, the meeting has been rescheduled to Mon., Dec. 10 at 6PM at Notre Dame.

Before you leave for the winter please contact the Parish Office with the dates that you plan to be away so we can put your envelopes on hold. See you in the spring!

Because of the storm the Parish Office will be closed today and there will be no daily Mass.

Please join Catholic Charities Maine this Christmas Season in providing a little joy for children and families in need.  Bring your new, unwrapped toys or gifts to our Jolly Gifts display in each church from Nov. 24 through Dec. 8 Gift suggestions would be simple board games, dolls or action figures, arts and crafts activities for older children,  a sports item, etc.  Your thoughtful “jolly gift” to a child this Christmas will be collected and distributed by a Catholic Charities Maine staff member. Families receiving these gifts have been referred by Catholic Charities Maine or other community partners that can verify the family’s need.  Thank You!

On Sun., Oct. 7 the Mass at Colby College will move to 12:30PM so students will be able to attend with their parents.

After the 1st session, the Monday Faith Formation Sessions will move to the Faith Formation Center in Winslow. Starting on Monday, October 1 the sessions will be held at the Center. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any question please contact Kim Suttie at 872-2281 or kim.suttie@portlanddiocese.org.

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64 children and teens have been leaning about the Church this week at Totus Tuus. Despite the heat the children have gathered each day to grow in their faith and love of God through study, prayer, song and lots of other fun activities. A special thank you goes to all of the parishioners who have made this week possible--the teaching team host families, daily volunteers, the Knights of Columbus who hosted our parish dinner, those who helped to feed the teaching team, and all those who supported with donations and prayers. And a special thank you to the 4 Teaching Team Members!