Masses in Spanish Now Offered in Eight Maine Communities
Regular Masses in Spanish are now being offered in eight Maine communities, and the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Hispanic Ministry has also announced a special healing service in Lewiston on August 25. Currently, Masses in Spanish are celebrated in:
Augusta
St. Monica Chapel
5 Kendall Street
Every Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Brewer
St. Teresa Church
425 S. Main Street
Every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Cherryfield
St. Michael Church
51 Elm Street
First Sunday of the month at 1 p.m.
Lewiston
Holy Cross Church (Rivier Adoration Chapel)
1080 Lisbon Street
Every Saturday at 6 p.m. (livestreamed at www.princeofpeace.me)
Pittsfield
St. Agnes Church
238 Detroit Street
First and Third Friday of the month at noon.
Portland
Sacred Heart Church
65 Mellen Street
Every Sunday at 1 p.m.
Sanford
Holy Family Church
66 North Street
Second and Fourth Sunday of the month at 5 p.m.
Skowhegan
Conference Room at Kyes Motel
137 W. Front Street
Every Saturday at noon.
A healing service in Spanish will be held on Friday, August 25, at 6 p.m. at Holy Family Church on 607 Sabattus Street in Lewiston. The theme of the entire gathering is healing, from the celebrant to the music to the participants to prayer teams. Every situation is different but most involved say they receive an increase in awareness of Jesus being present and bringing peace and renewed strength.
Funded largely by the annual Catholic Appeal, the Office of Hispanic Ministry assists the Hispanic community living and working in Maine by offering Masses in Spanish and sacramental preparation, including marriage and baptismal preparation; faith formation for adults and children; education on social service support in the state; and help to individuals and families in becoming more involved in parish life. With the Latino community in Maine estimated at more than 20,000, the need for outreach has never been greater.
If you or someone you know might benefit from the services of the Office of Hispanic Ministry, please contact Fr. Michael Sevigny, OFM Cap., at 207-705-3752; Sister Elsa Telón, RSR, at 207-618-2156; Rosario Starratt at 207-312-4716; Sister Miriam Maradiaga, RSR, at 207-838-1584, or José Pérez at 207-653-5609.
