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
Publications
Special events in December
Immaculate Conception Masses (Holy Day of Obligation)
Sun, Dec 8, 6 p.m. at St. Athanasius & St. John, Rumford
Mon, Dec 9, 8:15 a.m. at St. A & J, Rumford
Mon, Dec 9, 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows, Bethel
“The Light is On For You” Reconciliation
Wed, Dec 18, 6-7 p.m. at OLS, Bethel
Thurs, Dec 19, 6-7 p.m. at St. A & J, Rumford
Fri, Dec 20, 6-7 p.m. at St. A & J, Rumford
Christmas Masses
Dec 24: 4 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. A & J, Rumford
6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at OLS, Bethel
Midnight Mass at St. A & J, Rumford
Dec 25: 9:30 am Christmas Mass at St. A & J, Rumford
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
Mass
Parish Events
- Nov 20 2024 6:00 pm - Choir Practice - St. A & J
- Nov 21 2024 6:30 pm - Bible Class with Sister B - Parish Hall
- Nov 23 2024 8:00 am - Christmas Fair
EM/Greeter/Lector Schedule
Finance Council
Pastoral Council
Below are the approved minutes of the Pastoral Council:
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St. Faustina's Diary in a Year
Day 232: Diary Entries 1268-1274
11/20/24 5:00 am
"Today I felt more ill, but Jesus has given me many more opportunities on this day to practice virtue." 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 231: Diary Entries 1264-1267
11/19/24 5:00 am
"Act of total abandonment to the will of God, which is for me, love and mercy itself." 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 230: Diary Entries 1255-1263
11/18/24 5:00 am
"I became united in a special way with the Lord who said to me, He is a priest after My own Heart; his efforts are pleasing to Me." 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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Catechism in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 325: Battling for Purity (2024)
11/20/24 8:15 am
As Fr. Mike suggests, the battle for purity is never more difficult than in our own day. With God’s grace, we can prevail and find freedom from our temptations. Fr. Mike explains that we win this battle through chastity, purity of intention, purity of vision, and prayerful reliance on the Lord. He tells us how to pray for a pure gaze that allows us to see our brothers and sisters as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2520-2533.
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 324: The Ninth Commandment (2024)
11/19/24 8:15 am
What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519.
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 323: Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art (2024)
11/18/24 8:15 am
Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513.
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 MoreBible in a Year Podcast - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Day 325: Boldness in Faith (2024)
11/20/24 8:15 am
Fr. Mike highlights the boldness of Peter and John in our reading from Acts as they stand before the council of church leaders and defend the name of Jesus. He also addresses Paul’s writings on God’s grace given to us in our sinfulness and the war between good and evil present within ourselves. Today’s readings are Acts 4, Romans 6-7, and Proverbs 27:4-6.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 324: The Name of Jesus (2024)
11/19/24 8:15 am
In Acts 3, Peter used God’s gift of healing to allow God to restore a lame man. Fr. Mike reminds us that God gives us gifts so he can be known in the world and all great miracles are attributed to the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike also tells us why our suffering matters, and how God wastes nothing. Today’s readings are Acts 3, Romans 4-5, and Proverbs 27:1-3.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 323: Pentecost (2024)
11/18/24 8:15 am
Fr. Mike shares the powerful story of the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles in the upper room. He emphasizes how God calls us to go out into the world with his Spirit and live in community and with devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the Eucharist, and prayer just like the first Christians. Today’s readings are Acts 2, Romans 2-3, and Proverbs 26:27-28.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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