Maine Parishes offering variety of special experiences to grow and share faith during Lent

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PORTLAND, Maine – During Lent, many parishes offer opportunities for Bible study or faith-sharing groups to help parishioners grow in their relationship to Christ. Updates and additions will be made in the Lent section of the diocesan website at www.portlanddiocese.org/Lent.

“Real Presence: What does it mean? Why does it matter?” starting Feb. 27 Father David Raymond, Father Anthony Korir, SMA, Father Simon Assogba, SMA, and Deacon Carl Gallagher will lead study groups using Timothy O’Malley’s book: Real Presence: What does it mean? Why Does It Matter? The sessions will be held on Mondays at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church on 34 Vaughn Street in Caribou. To register, call 207-498-2536.

“Real Presence: What does it mean? Why does it matter?” starting March 1 Father David Raymond, Father Anthony Korir, SMA, Father Simon Assogba, SMA, and Deacon Carl Gallagher will lead study groups using Timothy O’Malley’s book “Real Presence: What does it mean? Why Does It Matter?” The sessions will be held on Thursdays following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Denis Church on 147 Main Street in Fort Fairfield (in person and via Zoom). To register, call 207-498-2536.

 “Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist” starting March 7 Father Jean-Paul Labrie, pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Fort Kent, will lead a Bible study on the Mystery of the Eucharist Tuesdays in March from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 207-834-5656.

“The Imitation of Christ” starting Feb. 24. Lenten reflections on the Imitation of Christ will be held on the Fridays of Lent from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Christian Life Center on 444 U.S. Route 1 in Frenchville.

“Becoming Eucharistic People” starting on Feb. 26. An adult faith sharing group will meet on the Sundays of Lent from 9:05 to 10:20 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Hall at St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton or from 1:30-3 p.m. in the parish center. St. Mary of the Visitation is located at 110 Military Street. Advance registration is not required.

“Real Presence: What does it mean? Why does it matter?”starting March 1 Father David Raymond, Father Anthony Korir, SMA, Father Simon Assogba, SMA, and Deacon Carl Gallagher will lead study groups using Timothy O’Malley’s book “Real Presence: What does it mean? Why Does It Matter?” The sessions will be held on Wednesdays following the 6 p.m. Mass at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church on 333 Main Street in Presque Isle (in person and via Zoom). To register, call 207-498-2536.

A special section has been created on the Diocese of Portland’s website featuring resources to assist you during your Lenten journey. To visit the site, which will be updated continually before and during Lent, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/lent.