Holy Thursday Masses

The Mass of Our Lord's Supper

April 17, 2025

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).

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Masses Listed by Parish

All Saints Parish, Brunswick

St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road, Newcastle - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland- Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. followed by a vigil with the Blessed Sacrament in the cathedral chapel at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Christ the King Parish, Skowhegan

St . Peter Church, 27 Owens Street, Bingham - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m.

Good Shepherd Parish, Saco

St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street, Biddeford - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland

St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. preceded by a simple supper at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Following the Mass, there will be prayer before the Eucharist until 10 p.m. at the altar of repose in the parish hall.

Parish of the Holy Savior, Mexico

St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Westbrook

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.

St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 4 p.m.

St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m.

St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent

St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street, Fort Kent - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 p.m.

St. Michael Parish, Augusta

St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 41 Western Avenue, Augusta - Priest with the priests at 7:30 a.m. and Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 4 p.m.

St. Joseph Church, 110 School Street, Gardiner - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor

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

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

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

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street, Machias - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m.

St. Michael Church, 51 Elm Street, Cherryfield - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 p.m.