Holy Thursday

Last Supper

The Mass of Our Lord's Supper

April 2, 2026

Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which culminates with the celebration of Easter. On this day, we remember the Last Supper, during which "Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn.

This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the Eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law. The Mass of the Lord's Supper is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world" (Ceremonial of Bishops, 297).

Click here for a listing by parish.

Bangor

St. Paul the Apostle Parish:

St. John Church, 217 York Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed by a eucharistic Holy Hour.

Bar Harbor

Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord:

Holy Redeemer Church, 56 Mount Desert Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.

Brewer

St. Paul the Apostle Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street - - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 4 p.m., followed by a eucharistic Holy Hour.

Ellsworth

St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.

Hampden

St. Paul the Apostle Parish:

St. Matthew Church, 70 Western Avenue - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed by a eucharistic Holy Hour.

Kennebunk

Holy Spirit Parish:

St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

Limerick

St. Matthew Parish:

St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

Old Town

Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord:

Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.

Portland

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception:

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri. The Mass will be followed by a vigil with the Blessed Sacrament in the cathedral chapel from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rangeley

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish:

St. Luke Church, 19 Lake Street - Morning Prayer at 9 a.m.; Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m., followed by adoration (Livestreamed)