All are welcome at any of the gatherings, which will include question and answer periods as well as the opportunity to speak privately to a canonist.
August 15 is both the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and National Acadian Day.
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) is a holy day of obligation which celebrates Mary’s Assumption into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life.
Johanna Lake holds a master’s degree in education leadership from the University of Maine at Farmington and bachelor’s degrees in education from the University of Maine at Fort Kent and economics from the University of Western Ontario.
August 14, 2023
Event
A custom that dates back to the tenth century will be renewed at a special vigil Mass in Jay on Monday, August 14, in celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15)
A custom that dates back to the tenth century will be renewed at a special vigil Mass in Jay on Monday, August 14, in celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15)
It will take over 120 dozen eggs, 200 pounds of sugar, and 350 pounds of flour to create the anise cookies, filled cookies, lemon cookies, cannoli, pizzelles, tiramisu, almond cream cake, and limoncello cake.
Bishop Robert Deeley, surrounded by over 40 priests and deacons, served as the main celebrant for the Memorial Mass remembering Bishop Joseph, who died on July 2 in Manchester, New Hampshire, at the age of 94.
August 26, 2023
Event
The event is a benefit for the South Portland Food Cupboard at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.
October 21, 2023
Event
The event benefits Holy Cross School in South Portland, the Scarborough Land Trust, and Project G.R.A.C.E. in Scarborough.
