Holy Thursday

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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Augusta

St. Michael Parish:

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

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 Holy Hour of adoration

Biddeford

Good Shepherd Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 7 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 Holy Hour of adoration

Cherryfield

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish:

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

Fort Kent

St. John Vianney Parish:

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

Gardiner

St. Joseph Church, 110 School 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 Holy Hour of adoration

Machias

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish:

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street - Mass of Our Lord's Supper at 6 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. followed by a vigil with the Blessed Sacrament in the cathedral chapel at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Hope Parish:

St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue - 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, t here will be prayer before the Eucharist until 10 p.m. at the altar of repose in the parish hall.

Rumford

Parish of the Holy Savior:

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

Sanford

Holy Family Chruch, 66 North Ave, Mass of our Lord's Supper at 7:00 PM

Scarborough

St. John Paul II Parish:

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