HOLY WEEK
126 Maine Ave, Rumford, ME
Palm Sunday, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1
9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 2
ALSO: Palm Sunday Youth Live Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m.
Holy Thursday, 6 p.m., April 6
Good Friday Service, 6 p.m., April 7
Easter Vigil, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 8
Easter, 9:30 a.m., Sunday, April 9
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
265 Walker's Mills Rd, Bethel, ME
MASS TIMES
126 Maine Ave, Rumford, ME
Sat 4 pm
Sun 9:30 am (also livestreamed)
Weekday Masses
Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 8:15 am (also livestreamed)
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
Confessions
Sat 5:30 - 5:50 pm
Publications
Mass
To view past Mass recordings, go to the Parish YouTube Channel
Staff
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA JUDY COLLETTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Below are the links to the instruction letter and application for the Daughters of Isabella 2023 scholarship:
Parish Events
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- Mar 31 2023 4:30 pm - Stations of the Cross - St. A & J
- Mar 31 2023 5:00 pm - Lenten soup & 'soul food'
- Apr 1 2023 4:00 pm - Palm Sunday Mass
Pastoral Council
Below are the approved minutes of the Pastoral Council:
January 31, 2022
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.
Catechism in a Year Podcast (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried
03/30/23 4:00 am
When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraph 624-630.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Read MoreDay 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice
03/29/23 4:00 am
Christ’s death is the unique and definitive sacrifice. It is both the Paschal Sacrifice that accomplishes redemption and the sacrifice of the New Covenant that restores man’s communion with God. Fr. Mike tell us that Jesus Christ is the one mediator, and yet invites us to participate in his sacrifice when he calls on us to take up our crosses and follow him. When we accept our sufferings out of love, we are united to Christ. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 613-623.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Read MoreDay 87: Christ’s Life as Offering
03/28/23 4:00 am
Jesus Christ’s entire life was an offering to God the Father, and he freely embraced God’s will and his plan for salvation. We learn that the Eucharist memorializes Jesus’ free offering of himself. In the garden, the night before his Passion and death, Jesus suffered real agony as he contemplated his death, yet he accepted his death as redemptive. Fr. Mike invites us to participate in this redemption by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist. Today’s reading is Catechism paragraphs 606-612.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy
Read MoreBible in a Year Podcast - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Day 89: Israel's Cycle of Disobedience (2023)
03/30/23 7:15 am
Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we'll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today's readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 88: Joshua's Last Words to Israel (2023)
03/29/23 7:15 am
Fr. Mike focuses on the last words Joshua speaks to the people of Israel, and how he calls them to choose the Lord above all other things. We all have idols in our lives that take us away from God; how are we choosing to love Christ above these idols today? Today's readings are Joshua 22-24, and Psalm 132.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Read MoreDay 87: God Keeps His Promises (2023)
03/28/23 7:15 am
Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today's readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
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