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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

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 288: Diary Entries 1618-1628

"Father An. [Andrasz’s] words: Live more by faith. Pray that the Divine Mercy become more widely known, and that the work may come into good hands that will manage it well." 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 287: Diary Entries 1610-1617

" ... the Lord gave me to know, in an instant, that all people are as dust under His feet. So do not worry; you see that they cannot do a thing of themselves." 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 286: Diary Entries 1604-1609

"When, during adoration, I repeated the prayer, “Holy God” several times, a vivid presence of God suddenly swept over 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 14: The Eternal Word of God (2025)

Fr. Mike reflects on the sacredness of Scripture and why the Church venerates Scripture with great reverence. He helps us understand the mystery behind the powerful reality that God speaks to us through human authors. Most importantly, Fr. Mike reminds us that the eternal Word of God is both living and true. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 101-108.

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 13: The Single Deposit of Faith (2025)

In today’s “In Brief'' section, Fr. Mike reviews the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, emphasizing that both make up the single deposit of Faith. He also explains how the Magisterium is able to interpret authentically and authoritatively the Word of God. Lastly, he reminds us that the way the Church prays and lives, reveals who the Church is. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs are 96-100.

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 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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Bible in a Year Podcast - Fr. Mike Schmitz

Day 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4.

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

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Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22.

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

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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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