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
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Job listing: Parish Catechetical Leader
Our parish is seeking a dedicated Catholic to serve as our Parish Catechetical Leader. This is a part-time position (10 hrs/week). The Catechetical Leader will collaborate with the pastor and staff for faith formation planning and implementation in keeping with the mission and priorities of the parish. Duties also include facilitating Safe Environment policies and procedures, overseeing regular family events for the parish, and maintaining the Sick and Homebound ministry.
Additional information and applicant instructions are available in the job listing or by calling the parish office, 364-4556.
Mass
Parish Events
- Jul 27 2024 4:00 pm - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
- Jul 27 2024 6:00 pm - Bethel - Regular Weekend Mass - Saturdays
- Jul 28 2024 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 116: Diary Entries 531-536
07/27/24 4:00 am
"Your purpose and that of your companions is to unite yourselves with Me as closely as possible," 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.
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Day 115: Diary Entries 526-530
07/26/24 4:00 am
"The 14th. This Thursday, when we were having nocturnal adoration," 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.
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Day 114: Diary Entries 522-525
07/25/24 4:00 am
"The mercy of the Lord I will sing forever, Before all the people will I sing it," 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.
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Catechism in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 208: Completing the Earthly Pilgrimage (2024)
07/26/24 7:15 am
The effects of the Anointing of the Sick are numerous and deeply transformative. In times of great need and temptation, this sacrament brings us strength, courage, peace, and the forgiveness of sins. Fr. Mike explains that these effects aren’t only for the individual recipient but for the whole ecclesial community. We learn that when a person approaches the threshold of death, joining this anointing with Reconciliation and the Eucharist as viaticum constitute “the sacraments that complete the earthly pilgrimage.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1520-1525.
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 207: Celebrating the Anointing of the Sick (2024)
07/25/24 7:15 am
The Anointing of the Sick is not just for those on the verge of death but for any faithful suffering from a grave illness. Fr. Mike explains that because of this, we don’t have to put this sacrament off to the very end; instead, we can enjoy the graces it confers as often as is fitting throughout a lifetime. This section also discusses how we can celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1514-1519.
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 206: Healing the Sick (2024)
07/24/24 7:15 am
By taking up our cross and following Christ, we gain a new way of seeing sickness and frailty. Along with this newness of vision, the Church is given the command from her founder to heal the sick. Since its beginning, the Church has anointed the sick among us, praying for their healing and salvation. Amid their sufferings, the suffering can endure, uniting themselves to Christ’s own afflictions for the sake of the Church. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1506-1513.
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 208: The Futility of Idols (2024)
07/26/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike explains the three ways the people are tempted to turn away from God while in exile: by not worshipping God the way He has asked, by worshipping false idols, and by being superstitious and fearful of false gods. Today's reading are Isaiah 37-38, Baruch 5-6, and Proverbs 11:25-28.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 207: The Lord Will Come (2024)
07/25/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike points out the passages that highlight the coming of God, and asks us to reflect on whether our response is hope and excitement, or fear and dread. Today's readings are Isaiah 34-36, Baruch 3-4, and Proverbs 11:21-24.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 206: The Book of Baruch (2024)
07/24/24 7:15 am
Fr. Mike explains the context of the book of Baruch, he also highlights Isaiah's warning against complacency and how God's justice applies to everyone, even those who don't believe in Him. The readings are Isaiah 32-33, Baruch 1-2, and Proverbs 11:17-20.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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