MASS TIMES
126 Maine Ave, Rumford, ME
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
Tues 8:15 am
Confessions
Sat 5:30 - 5:50 pm
Staff
Fr. Aaron Damboise
Pastor
Publications
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Below you will find links to the application and instructions for the 2024 Knights of Columbus scholarship.
Deadline is May 1, 2024.
Mass
Parish Events
- May 16 2024 6:30 pm - Bible Class with Sister B - Parish Hall
- May 18 2024 4:00 pm - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
- May 18 2024 6:00 pm - Bethel - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
EM/Greeter/Lector Schedule
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA JUDY COLLETTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Below are the links to the instruction letter and application for the 2024 Daughters of Isabella Judy Collette Memorial scholarship. Deadline for application is May 10.
Pastoral Council
Below are the approved minutes of the Pastoral Council:
St. Faustina's Diary in a Year
Day 44: Diary Entries 149-150
05/16/24 4:00 am
"When the Lord himself wants to be close to a soul and to lead it, He will remove everything that is external," 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.
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Day 43: Diary Entries 146-148
05/15/24 4:00 am
"Prayer. — A soul arms itself by prayer for all kinds of combat. In whatever state the soul may be, it ought to pray," 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.
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Day 42: Diary Entry 145
05/14/24 4:00 am
"Oh, how wretched my soul is for having wasted so many graces! I was running away from God, and He pursued me with His graces," 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.
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Catechism in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 136: Questions of Resurrection (2024)
05/15/24 7:15 am
Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack some of the questions surrounding the resurrection of the dead. The Catechism clarifies who, how, and when each person will rise from the dead, body and soul. We also examine how we are already somewhat in participation with Christ’s death and resurrection through our Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 997-1004.
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.
Read MoreDay 135: The Resurrection of the Body (2024)
05/14/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike explores the essential element of Christian Faith that we “look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” We examine how this belief in the resurrection of the dead means that both our mortal soul and our mortal body will come to life again, that eventually every single human being will get their body back. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 988-996.
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.
Read MoreDay 134: The Forgiveness of Sins (2024)
05/13/24 7:15 am
The Catechism provides an overview on how Jesus grants the Church the ability to forgive sins through both Baptism and the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike doubles down on the revelation that there is no sin that Jesus can’t forgive—and no one is disqualified. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 976-987.
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 136: Absalom Is Defeated (2024)
05/15/24 7:15 am
Today, we hear about the downfall of Absalom, and how David reacts to the news of his death. In Chronicles, we read about David changing some of the rules of worship, as he prepares for Temple worship. The readings are 2 Samuel 18, 1 Chronicles 23, and Psalm 37.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 135: The Counsel of Hushai (2024)
05/14/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike explains the events of today's readings, breaking down Hushai's advice to Absalom, David's warning and charge of Solomon, and the theme of centralized worship. We all desire to be temples of the Holy Spirit, and we bring this prayer to God through today's episode. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 22, and Psalm 36.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2024)
05/13/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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