A Welcome into the Life of the Church and our Parish

A Welcome into the Life of the Church and our Parish

A Welcome into the Life of the Church and our Parish

Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church or looking to explore that question? Are you a baptized person who has not yet received First Eucharist or been Confirmed?

We invite you to join us in a journey that will help you answer those questions and, if you choose, prepare you to be welcomed fully into the Catholic community.

Meetings take place following the Sunday 5 PM Mass for about an hour most weeks. If you have questions, please contact Fr Paul at the Parish Office (797-7026).

Our first meeting will be Sunday Oct 2, starting at 6:15 PM.

Faith in Action through Formation

Faith in Action through Formation

Faith in Action through Formation

While we’re in the height of a gorgeous Maine summer, we are indeed gearing up for the next season of Faith Formation sessions for children who will be preparing, in their first or second year, to receive their First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation sacraments. Faith Formation sessions will be held at the parish hall before Mass each Sunday from 8:45 – 9:20, followed by the 9:30 Mass.

The 9:30 Mass on September 18th will be a Welcome Mass, with the first Faith Formation session on September 25th – which will be a combined group, including parents. Stay tuned for more details in the bulletin throughout August, including meaningful plans for year 3 and beyond.

We’re using a team-teaching approach, and would appreciate two more adults to round out the catechist teams. As we look to schedule an orientation time, it’s not to soon to consider how you might be a part of this important part of the mission of putting our faith into action. Call or email Jane at the parish office to become involved. You’ll be glad you did!!

If you have already registered your child(ren) for years one or two in the 2022/2023 school year, thank you. If not, please complete and submit the form available on our web site https://ladyofhopemaine.org/faith-formation-registration/ 

Enjoy these summer days finding God in all things!

May Crowning

May Crowning

May Crowning

Faith Formation families celebrated the start of the month of May — a month to honor Mary, Jesus’ Mother — with a May Crowning on Sunday, May 1st. After the 9:00 Mass, they processed out of the church, bringing flowers and the crown to the statue of Mary outside, as Fr. Brian Conley, SJ read a blessing. You can see that statue throughout the month near the altar at St. Pius X. Our thanks to Lauren Tigerman for creating the beautiful crown and to the parents who provided refreshments to parishioners who joined them for this holy tradition.

You might find this blessing from a Book of Blessings, published by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, as a prayer prompt or reflection at home:

Blessed are you, Mary, mother of our Lord, for you have believed the word of God.
In faith and love, you have reflected on the words and actions of God in your life and the life of God’s holy people.
With Jesus, we call you mother. We honor you in this crowning.
Pray for us and lead us to you Son.
Amen.

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