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
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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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Parish Events
- Sep 17 2024 6:00 pm - Tuesdays with Thelma - Potluck
- 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 167: Diary Entries 833-835
09/16/24 4:00 am
"I have experienced how much envy there is, even in religious life. I see that there are few truly great souls," 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 166: Diary Entries 826-832
09/15/24 4:00 am
"And just as you desire ardently to become united with Me in Holy Communion, so too do I desire to give Myself wholly to 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.
Read MoreDay 165: Diary Entries 818-825
09/14/24 4:00 am
"I cannot suffer that country any longer. Do not tie my hands, My daughter," 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 260: Summary of the Moral Law (2024)
09/16/24 7:15 am
In today’s “Nugget Day,” Fr. Mike reviews the significant takeaways that the Catechism teaches us about the moral law. Fr. Mike highlights that God has written the moral law in the depths of every human heart. Today’s In Brief section also reminds us that the moral law is a “fatherly instruction by God,” rooted in love and oriented towards our joy, freedom, and flourishing. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1975-1986.
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 259: The New Commandment (2024)
09/15/24 7:15 am
We continue our examination of the New Law or Law of the Gospel, specifically the Golden Rule and New Commandment of Jesus. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Commandment requires us to love God as the center of everything we are and everything we have. He also unpacks how the New Commandment is also known as the law of love, grace, and freedom. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1970-1974.
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 258: The New Law (2024)
09/14/24 7:15 am
Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the New Law or the Law of the Gospel. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the New Law “fulfills, refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.” He also explains how the New Law of Christ that is expressed through the Sermon on the Mount is perfected by the grace of the Holy Spirit and works through charity and the Sacraments. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1965-1969.
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 260: Carrying the Cross (2024)
09/16/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike reinforces Jesus' divinity as we read about how Jesus heals people physically, mentally, and spiritually and frees them from the enemy's kingdom of darkness. Fr. Mike also encourages us to not be afraid when we experience persecution and division for the sake of Christ, but to rather courageously carry the Cross.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 259: The Sermon on the Mount (2024)
09/15/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today's readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 258: The Kingdom Is Here (2024)
09/14/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike introduces us to the Gospel of Matthew, including his genealogy, nativity, and the first days of his ministry. He pulls it all together to show that not only is Jesus reconstituting the kingdom in his ministry, but he's inviting us to join him in this kingdom. Today’s readings are Matthew 1-4, and Proverbs 18:17-20.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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