Our Church buildings are an important part of our lives and our communities. Each Church building is a reminder of God’s presence in our world and in our lives. These same buildings are a silent invitation to prayer and not just at the weekend liturgy but every day. I also know that any damage or disrespect shown to the important building evokes strong emotions from us and rightly so. I am sure you are aware of what has happened in neighboring communities here in Aroostook County. All of us need to be concerned, not just about damage done to our churches but also protecting the integrity of the Blessed Sacrament. [CLICK FOR THE REST!]
The March For Life in Washington D.C. is coming up on January 19, 2024! Here's a link to the March For Life trip planner if your youth ministry wants to organize a trip to the nation's capital. If you are planning a trip, please let this youth ministry community know; there may be opportunities for parishes to travel together and also, we can all pray for those pilgrims traveling.
The season of Advent is a time of preparation for the celebration of Our Lord's birth. It is a time to celebrate the way in which the Lord comes into our every day, and it is a time to look forward in hope to the second coming of Jesus in his glory. Advent, like Lent is also a time of heightened prayer, penance and preparation so that we may be truly ready for the Lord's coming...
In 2020, Pope Francis called for a renewal of the global celebration of young people in the local churches in every diocese & eparchy on Christ the King Sunday. As the Church prepares for these gatherings, the Holy Father has given a 2-year guide to mark the journey, under the theme of hope, a virtue that the world needs & that shines forth, particularly in young people. The themes should be seen as 1 unit that emerged from Prope Francis' "Christus Vivit" & his call to infuse the Church's ministries with young people with a vocational perspective that compels us to put faith into action.
Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thurs. at 9:00 am, in St. Louis Church, Fort Kent. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Labrie & Fr. Alex. The mass will be live streamed!
Will you be aged 19-29 years as of May 17, 2024? Can you commit to being on pilgrimage with the Eucharist May 17-July 21, 2024? If yes to both, consider applying to be a Perpetual Pilgrim to the National Eucharistic Congress. Applications due by Nov. 28, 2023. [Click for form]
What's in the Spark Series? Each daily reflection is designed to create time to pause from our busy lives & recall the goodness of God. We encourage you to move slowly through these 9 days with openness, cultivating greater awareness of God's presence in your life.
It's only Oct, be we're planning for our 2023 Christmas Giving Tree already. We'll be scaling back our project, from 260 recipients last year to 220 this year. We know everyone's generosity is being tested & we don't want to over-commit ourselves.
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.
His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the terrible loss of life resulting from the mass shooting in Lewiston, and he expresses his spiritual closeness to all those suffering from this unspeakable tragedy, especially the families who lost loved ones...
Eve Mass: 4:00 pm at St. Louis & 6:00 pm at St. Charles. All Saint's Day Mass: 7:00 am at St. Louis, 11:00 am at the Chrisitan Life Center, 11:00 am at St. Mary & 6:00 pm at St. Joseph. 7:00 am mass on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at St. Louis, is canceled.
Honor the life of you faithful departed by purchasing a wreath for your loved one's monument during this season of All Souls, Advent and Christmas. Lighted wreaths displayed from November through the Winter Seasons.
On World Missions Sunday, a collection is held in churches in support of mission work. The collection helps to build up local churches in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands: Click for more and a link.