On November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation.

All are welcome to participate or gather at the retreat for the special event. Each year, hundreds of people participate in this event by purchasing candles in honor of a loved one which are placed aroud Mizpah’s pond for the luminary walk.

The celebration of Mass and the opportunity for confession will be followed by presentations by Devin Schadt focusing on the themes of “Your Greatest Battle,” “Your Greatest Weapon,” and “Your Summons to Sacrifice: On Being a Husband and Being a Father.”

Fr. Divine Fossoh and St. Brendan the Navigator Parish in Camden will square off against Fr. Nathan March and St. Michael Parish in Augusta in a family soccer match.

Different parish groups will sponsor food booths that will be organized so people can walk from booth to booth and enjoy. Menu items will include baked beans, hot dogs, chili, watermelon, and desserts. A variety of kids’ activities will also be offered, and all are welcome to attend.

Fr. Jack Dickinson, pastor of the parish, and Michelle Valcourt will discuss the mystical union of all Christians into a spiritual body with Jesus Christ as its head.