Our annual Catholic Appeal is underway. This is a special way in which we strengthen our family of faith here in Maine! You can see in the chart (below), the progress toward making our goal(s). To those who have already pledged — Thank you! There is still time to make your pledge and bring our cluster to the finish line!
Parish Total Donors 2019 Goal % of Goal
Stella Maris $20,209 89 $30,209 69% Transfiguration $15,325 44 $18,703 82% St. Joseph $28,295 79 $27,245 104% |
To learn more about the appeal and how you can give, click here: https://portlanddiocese.org/Appeal |
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekend in Greater Bangor on
October 25-27
The next Rachel's Vineyard retreat weekend in Maine is scheduled for October 25-27 in the greater Bangor area. Anyone personally affected by an abortion, including women, men, relatives, and former abortion workers are welcome.
The retreat includes two overnights and four meals. Arrival time is 6 p.m. on Friday, and departure time is 1 p.m. after Sunday Mass. The weekend is experiential, Scripture based, and non judgmental, with no more than eight participants. The retreat location is not publicized to provide a safe place for participants.
To talk about attending a retreat, please leave a confidential message by calling (207) 321-7897, emailing projectrachel@portlanddiocese.org, or filling out a confidential online form at www.portlanddiocese.org/projectrachel
For more information, contact Annette Rioux at amrioux33@gmail.com or (207) 774-2420, or Judy Shaw at jude23@outlook.com.
The 2019 Maine Catholic Men's Conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St Maximillian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough.
The conference features a mid-morning Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, meaningful times of prayer, and inspiring talks. The featured speaker will be Deacon Ralph Poyo, a husband, father, grandfather who also writes and shares faith around the country.
For more information and tro regiser, go to: portlanddiocese.org/olff/maine-catholic-mens-conference-2019