MASS TIMES
126 Maine Ave, Rumford, ME
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Mon, Thur and Fri 8:15 am
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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
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2024-25 Faith Formation
Faith formation classes for children and adults will resume soon. The first Youth Faith Formation class is September 29, and the first adult OCIA class is October 6. Please use this form or call the parish office to register.
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- Sep 21 2024 8:00 am - D of I Warehouse Sale
- Sep 21 2024 4:00 pm - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
- Sep 21 2024 6:00 pm - Bethel - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
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St. Faustina's Diary in a Year
Day 171: Diary Entries 853-856
09/20/24 4:00 am
"My daughter, I too came down from heaven out of love for you; I lived for you, I died for you, and I created the heavens for you," 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 170: Diary Entries 847-852
09/19/24 4:00 am
"On the second day of the Feast, Father Andrasz came to celebrate Mass for us, and during Mass, I again saw the little Jesus," 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 169: Diary Entries 842-846
09/18/24 4:00 am
"During Holy Mass today, I was united in a particular way with God and His Immaculate Mother," 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 264: Man’s Merit (2024)
09/20/24 7:15 am
Knowing that our good actions begin and end in Christ, we recognize that man’s merit is due to God. Fr. Mike explains that charity in Christ is the source of all our merits. In this way, merit is pure grace, and we should look to the saints for examples of how to live this truth out. St. Thérèse of Lisieux puts it best when she prays to God: “In the evening of this life, I shall appear before you with empty hands.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2006-2011.
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 263: Responding to Grace (2024)
09/19/24 7:15 am
God’s free initiative demands man’s free response. We continue our discussion of grace today by examining how grace and our free will interact in our lives. Fr. Mike also explains the purpose of sacramental graces and how the expression of these graces looks different across the Body of Christ. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2002-2005.
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 262: Habitual and Actual Grace (2024)
09/18/24 7:15 am
Without God’s help, we can do nothing. The Catechism delves into grace today, explaining how grace works and helps us achieve our supernatural vocation to eternal life. Fr. Mike unpacks the difference between habitual and actual grace and reminds us that God is always the initiator of all our spiritual efforts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1996-2001.
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 264: Preaching Without Practice (2024)
09/20/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he's not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today's readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 263: The Father's Generosity (2024)
09/19/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today's readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 262: Miracle Worker (2024)
09/18/24 7:15 am
As we read about the many miracles Jesus performs in today's readings from Matthew, Fr. Mike asserts the objective reality of those miracles and reinforces that Jesus is truly the Son of God who has power over matter. We learn that in Jesus, we too can do things that we could never do on our own. Today's readings are Matthew 14-17, and Proverbs 19:9-12.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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