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
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!
Mass
Parish Events
- Jan 4 2025 4:00 pm - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
- Jan 4 2025 6:00 pm - Bethel - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
- Jan 5 2025 9:30 am - Regular Sunday Mass
Finance Council
Pastoral Council
Below are the approved minutes of the Pastoral Council:
EM/Greeter/Lector Schedule
St. Faustina's Diary in a Year
Day 275: Diary Entries 1530-1539
01/02/25 5:00 am
"I am keeping myself a bit in the background, as though this work of God did not interest 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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Day 274: Diary Entries 1523-1529
01/01/25 5:00 am
"My Jesus, how good and patient You are! You often look upon us as little children." 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 273: Diary Entries 1512-1522
12/31/24 5:00 am
"He said to me, My daughter, meditate frequently on the sufferings which I have undergone for your sake," 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 2: How the Catechism Works (2025)
01/02/25 8:15 am
The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25.
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 1: To Know and Love God (2025)
01/01/25 8:15 am
Welcome to Day 1 of The Catechism in a Year! Today, we begin our journey with Fr. Mike through the Catechism from the very beginning: the Prologue. The Catechism tackles some big questions right out of the gate. Why did God make us? How can we know him? How do we help others understand him as well? Fr. Mike invites us to discover God’s plan for us and accept the challenge he has placed before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1-10.
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 366: Special Leap Year Message
12/31/24 8:15 am
In this bonus leap year episode, Fr. Mike reflects on the transformative journey of the past 365 days and invites us to take the next step in our faith journey. He emphasizes the importance of remembering God daily and encourages us to strengthen our faith by learning to pray deeply.
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 2: The Fall of Adam and Eve (2025)
01/02/25 8:15 am
In today's readings of Genesis 3-4 and Psalm 104, Fr. Mike draws the connection between love and sacrifice in the story of Adam and Eve and explains the story of Cain and Abel.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 1: In the Beginning (2025)
01/01/25 8:30 am
Welcome to Day 1 of The Bible in a Year! Today, we start our year-long journey by reading Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 19. Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down these readings to discover what the story of creation means for God's plan in your life.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreStart Here: Introduction to the Early World (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
01/01/25 8:15 am
Welcome to the official start of the Bible in a Year Podcast! We'll begin reading the Bible in the episode "Day 1: In the Beginning", but before we dig into scripture, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike Schmitz to lay out the context for the Early World period (Genesis 1-11). They discuss the type of scripture we'll encounter (Hebrew poetry) and how that affects our understanding of the Word. This episode is not part of the 365 day reading plan, but is important to help understand the readings from this period.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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