Lenten Bible Study and Faith Sharing
During Lent, many parishes offer opportunities for Bible study or faith-sharing groups to help parishioners grow in their relationship to Christ. You will find a list of some of the programs below.
Holy Family Parish, Greenville
The Sacraments - Greenville
Rev. Selvaraj Kasi, HGN will offer Lenten teachings on the sacraments on the Tuesdays of Lent, March 11-April 8, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue in Greenville.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn
Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary - Auburn
The mysteries of the Rosary are meditations on Jesus' life. The Sorrowful Mysteries are the meditations on the Passion of the Lord: his agony in the garden, his scourging, the crowning with thorns, the carrying of the cross, and his crucifixion. In this prayer time, led by Don Smith, we will slowly pray a decade of the Rosary focusing on a different mystery each week. Before each Hail Mary, participants will read relevant Scripture and reflect on it. Experience the Rosary like you never have before! Sessions will be held at St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road in Auburn, on the Sundays of Lent at 2 p.m., beginning March 9. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not necessary. Freewill offerings will be accepted to support the mission of Evangelize Me.
Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland
What is it we are doing during Holy Week? - Portland
On Sunday, April 6, Father Paul Sullivan, SJ will lead a reflection and conversation about the liturgies that will be celebrated during Holy Week. The presentation will be held at the St. Pius X Church Hall, 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Parish of the Holy Savior, Mexico
Bible Class with Sister Bernadette Gautreau
Sister Bernadette Gautreau, SSCH, will lead Bible study on the Thursdays of Lent at 6:30 p.m. at St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford.
Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou
Theology in the County - Presque Isle
Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley will be the guest presenter for Theology in the County on March 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 12 Chapman Street in Presque Isle. Bishop Deeley will discuss Pope Francis' new encyclical Dilexit Nos on the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A blessing and dinner will be at 6 p.m., and the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10.
Theology in the County provides an opportunity for adults to gather in a casual setting for challenging and relevant presentations on the Catholic faith and its application to daily life. It also gives adults the chance to network with one another and to experience the Catholic community beyond their own parishes.
Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston
Restored: A Lenten Journey - Lewiston
Experience a powerful opportunity to deepen your faith and draw closer to Christ at Prince of Peace Parish's three night parish mission featuring nationally known Catholic speaker, podcaster, and musician Noella Garcia. Garcia has shared her faith at Steubenville conferences, NCYC, and parish events nationwide.
The mission will be held Monday March 24 to March 26, beginning each night with a 5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street in Lewiston, followed by a simple meal at 6 p.m., and then the mission at 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Farmington & St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay
Lenten Parish Mission - Farmington & Jay
St. Joseph and St. Rose of Lima Parishes will hold a three-night parish mission from March 9-11, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each night. On Sunday, March 9, the mission will be held at St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street in Farmington. The topic is "The Fear of Death." Lent is the season of self-denial as a path to greater freedom. The Letter to the Hebrews 2: 14-16 offers a deeper look at Christian anthropology from the beginning to the real effects of original sin in our lives. The second and third nights will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street in Jay. The topic on Monday, March 10, is "Who will roll away the stone?" - A look at how the mystery of life and death finds its meaning in the Passion of Christ. The topic on Tuesday, March 11, is "The Regenerative Mercy of God."
St. Michael Parish, Augusta
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary – Winthrop and Augusta
Join St Michael Parish for The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, a five-week course during Lent. Classes will be held Tuesdays, March 11 – April 8, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at St Francis Xavier Church. 130 U.S. Route 133 in Winthrop, and on Fridays, March 14 – April 11 at 11 a.m. at St Monica Chapel, 5 Kendall Street in Augusta.
The mysteries of the Rosary are meditations on Jesus' life. The Sorrowful Mysteries are the meditations on the Passion of the Lord: his agony in the garden, his scourging, the crowning with thorns, the carrying of the cross, and his crucifixion. In this prayer time, led by Don Smith, we will slowly pray a decade of the rosary focusing on a different mystery each week. Before each Hail Mary we will read relevant Scripture passages and reflect on them. Experience the Rosary like you never have before! Everyone is welcome, registration is not necessary. Freewill offerings will be accepted to support the mission of Evangelize Me! (www.evangelizeme.org).
St. Peter Parish, Portland
Reflections on Hope
A Lenten reflection group, "Reflections on Hope," will meet in the hall of St. Peter Church, 72 Federal Street in Portland, following the Monday 7 a.m. Mass in the church. The sessions will be held Monday, March 10 to Monday, April 14.
