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Parish of the Holy Savior

MASS TIMES

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

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.  

2024 Lent & Holy Week Schedule

Lent & Holy Week Schedule - 2024

Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper - Mar 28, 6 pm at St. A & J

Good Friday  
Veneration of the Cross (Holy Communion) - Mar 29, 3 pm, St. A & J [No incense]

Easter Vigil     
Mass - March 30, 8 pm at St. A & J

Easter
Mass - March 31, 8 am at OLS (Fr. Robert Lariviere) [No incense]
Mass - March 31, 9:30 am at St. A & J

St. A & J Masses listed above are all scheduled to be livestreamed.

Divine Mercy Chaplet

April 7
All are welcome!
 
Reminder: bring your rosary and Divine Mercy Novena Chaplet pamphlet 
 
1:30 pm Welcome
  • Procession of the Divine Mercy Image
  • Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image
  • Reflections and review of the promises of the Divine Mercy revelation to St. Sr. Faustina
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
3:00 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy 
Community social in the parish hall immediately following 

Mass

 

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EM/Greeter/Lector Schedule

Pastoral Council

Below are the approved minutes of the Pastoral Council:

January 22, 2024

October 23, 2023

June 1, 2023

February 27, 2023

 

Finance Council

 

For the 2021 Annual Report to Parishioners click HERE

For the 2022 Combined Parish and Budgets click HERE

For the 2Q 2022 Parish Statement of Activities click HERE

For the 2Q 2022 Cemetery Statement of Activities click HERE

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.

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

Day 87: Christ’s Life as Offering (2024)

Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 606-612.

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 86: God’s Plan of Salvation (2024)

How can we have free will if the Scriptures foretell God’s plan of salvation? This is a great mystery and something we might struggle to understand. Fr. Mike explains what it means to say God’s plan of predestination includes God’s permissive will, each person’s free will, and human beings’ response to the Father’s grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 599-605.

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 85: The Trial of Christ (2024)

In this reading, we learn that all sinners are the authors of Christ’s Passion. We do not blame the Jews for the Crucifixion of Jesus as we know that it is our own sins that caused his Passion and death. Fr. Mike tells us that the Jews are not collectively responsible for Jesus’ death, and they should not be spoken of as rejected or cursed. We’re reminded that when we choose sin and deny Christ by our deeds, we crucify him anew in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 595-598.

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 87: God Keeps His Promises (2024)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today's readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131.

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

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Day 86: The Real Presence of God (2024)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today's readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130.

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

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Day 85: Fighting for Each Other (2024)

As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today's readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129.

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

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