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Parish of the Holy Savior

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ST. ATHANASIUS & ST. JOHN
126 Maine Ave, Rumford, ME
 
Lord's Day Masses
Sat 4 pm
Sun 9:30 am (also livestreamed)

Weekday Masses
Mon, Thur and Fri 8:15 am 

Confessions
Sat 3 pm - 3:45 pm
Sun 8:45 am - 9:15 am


OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 
265 Walker's Mills Rd, Bethel, ME
 
               Lord's Day Mass
               Sat 6 pm
 
Weekday Masses
Tues 8:15 am

               Confessions
               Sat 5:30 - 5:50 pm

Staff

Publications

SUPPORT THE PARISH

For those that would like to support the parish on a weekly basis, WeShare offers a simple and convenient way to give online. Click the link below, or if you'd like assistance, contact Jennifer or Linda at the parish office (207) 364-4556.

Upcoming Special Events

 

New Year/Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Dec 31:          6 p.m. Vigil Mass at SSt. A & J, Rumford

January 1:      9:30 a.m. Mass at St. A & J, Rumford

                      6 p.m. Mass at OLS, Bethel

 

Family Fun Night

Friday, Jan. 3, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the parish hall, 126 Maine Ave

  • Children and their families are invited to participate in some Epiphany fun: potluck, games, video, prizes!

 

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Pastoral Council

Below are the approved minutes of the Pastoral Council:

June 20, 2024

June 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

January 22, 2024

 

St. Faustina's Diary in a Year

Day 285: Diary Entries 1596-1603

"I saw Father A. [Andrasz’s] surprise at my actions, but all that is for the glory of God. Oh, how great is Your grace, O Lord," St. Faustina writes. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit  ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here. 

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Day 284: Diary Entries 1589-1595

"I do not know, O Lord, at what hour You will come. And so I keep constant watch and listen As Your chosen bride," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here. 

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Day 283: Diary Entries 1583-1588

"As I write this, I hear Satan grinding his teeth. He can not stand God’s mercy, and keeps banging things in my cell." St. Faustina writes. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit  ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here. 

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Catechism in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 12: Receiving Dogmas (2025)

How do we come to accept the binding truths of the Faith? Fr. Mike explains how the dogmas of the Faith are boundaries designed to help us know God and ourselves accurately. He invites us to see these boundaries as lights along our path that enable us to love God and fully do his will. If we can understand that these dogmas are guided by love, we can come to receive them as gifts for the salvation of our souls. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 88-95.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 11: Sources of Divine Revelation (2025)

Fr. Mike breaks down the Catechism’s teaching that divine revelation consists of both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and emphasizes why both sources are of equal importance in the Faith. He also clarifies the difference between Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions. Lastly, Fr. Mike encourages us to receive with docility the teachings and directives of the Magisterium of the Church, trusting in the authority of the Pope and the bishops. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 80-87.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 10: The Apostolic Tradition (2025)

The Gospel was handed on in two ways — orally and in writing. Both Scripture and Tradition are sources of Divine Revelation. Fr. Mike describes how the first apostles left bishops as their successors, passing down to them their teaching authority, and this apostolic succession is preserved until the end of time. The passing on of the Faith isn’t something reserved for bishops but something we are all called to participate in. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word is present and active in the Church today. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 74-79.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Bible in a Year Podcast - Fr. Mike Schmitz

Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. Today's readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14, and Proverbs 2:16-19.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.

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