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Sixth Sunday of Easter

"If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete."  John 15: 10-11

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Our Lady of Fatima and the three children

May 13th: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima


IN MEMORIAM

Robert "Bobby" Doyle
Michael A. Simone
Jeannette M. Rush
Gloria A. (King) Blanchette
Sylvio J. Cyr
Anne Marie Pelletier
Angeleen Gallo

We offer our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of our departed parishioners. May their souls rest in the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.


Legislative Alert

Feb. 17, 2012: Bishops Plead: Support Respect for Rights of Conscience Act  TAKE ACTION: send email to Congress

Six things everyone should know about the mandate: Read here

He is risen and we are alive in Christ

Pope Benedict XVI's Easter Vigil sermon.



MARRIAGE yesterday ... today  ... always

A Pastoral Letter by The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Th.D., S.T.L., Bishop of Portland, Maine


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Events for ALL

See calendar for local parish events.

 
May 19-20, 2012
Volunteer in Your Parish Weekend
Cluster 5 is looking for helping hands to say "Yes, I'm willing to help"

 
Catholic Appeal Weekend
Our Church at Work in Maine More info
 
May 21-24, 2012
Clergy Institute
Father & Deacon are attending.
 
May 25, 2012
Fundraiser: St. M. - K of C Spaghetti Supper & AUCTION - for pick-up of household items for  the auction please call K. Cote 723-4972, J. Gee 723-4472, or J. Baker 723-6731
 
May 25 - 28, 2012
Watercolor Retreat
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford More info
 
May 26, 2012
Marriage Preparation Intensive
Christian Life Center, Frenchville  More info
 
May 27, 2012
PENTECOST SUNDAY
 
May 28, 2012
Outdoor Memorial Day Mass
Millinocket Cemetery 9 am. If it rains, the Mass will be at St. Martin's.
 
May 31 - June 3, 2012
Cursillo Weekend for Women
Camp Mechuwana, Winthrop, Maine More info
 
June 3, 2012
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
 
June 7, 2012
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
 
June 15, 2012
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
 
June 21, 2012
Think First and Stay Safe Training
Maine Diocese; held via video conference
Register online
 
June 21 - July 1, 2012
Teen ACTS Retreat
Christian Life Center, Frenchville  More info
 
June 28 - July 4, 2012
Fortnight for Freedom
Nationwide "hymn of prayer for our country," for religious freedom, sponsored by the U.S. Bishops More info