St. John Vianney Parish sincerely thanks the Fort Kent Columbiettes for their generous donation of $2,800 from the sale of their Mother’s and Father’s Day cards. The money collected will be used for liturgical supplies within the parish. We are truly grateful—thank you!

2027 Annual Budgets: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

The “Martin” sisters were seen meeting with the Perpetual Pilgrim--Mary Carmen Zakrajsek--at the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage last month. From left to right: Benita (Martin) Dionne, the Perpetual Pilgrim--Mary Carmen Zakrajsek, Elaine (Martin) Crosby, Verona Martin, Nola (Martin) Daigle & Barbara (Martin) Cyr

Don't let the poor weather keep you away. Msgr. Labrie's reception, after 6PM Mass, at the Lion's Club Pavilion WILL BE heated and kept nice & warm! Thanks to Dead River!

On June 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM at St. Louis there will be a MASS OF HONOR & RECEPTION AT THE PAVILION for MONSIGNOR JEAN-PAUL LABRIE, who has faithfully served as a parish priest in various parishes throughout our diocese for forty-four years. We are deeply grateful for the devoted service he has given to our parish community. We cordially invite you to join us for a special Mass in honor of his years of faithful ministry and many accomplishments as he prepares for his retirement from full-time active ministry.

VBS for this summer has been canceled due to lack of interest.

Our Garage Sale CAN'T happen without volunteers. Please contact the parish office. In need of help collecting, sorting & moving furniture! SIGN-UP NOW! 207-834-5656.

Due to the Bishops visit! There will be NO regularly scheduled Holy Hours in July. Please click for the Adoration times & locations with the bishop.

The Most Reverend Jame Ruggieri will be visiting our parish to pray for more vocations & to meet our families! 7/17/26 he will be at St. Mary for adoration @ 12PM & mass at 6PM. 7/18/26 he will be at St. Joseph for adoration @ 12PM & mass at 6PM.

A new design for the parish website is coming soon! Stay tuned!

Collection will start June 1. Mon.-Thurs. Rectory Hrs: 8-4PM. Outside Rectory Hours: June 4 & 18, 4-6PM; June 6 & 20: 8-10 AM; July 9, 4-6PM; July 11, 8-10AM.

If a Reunion Mass is requested & the Date IS AVAILABLE, the Mass will be scheduled. If the date IS NOT AVAILABLE, the Mass could be scheduled on the next available date. First Year Anniversary Masses are ONLY for deceased family member of our parish. (Please contact the deceased's parish to schedule their first anniversary mass.)

The weekends of June 28th & July 5th, the Social Justice & Piece Commission will be hosting a back-to-school Backpack Bash. In collaboration with ACAP we will be collecting various school supplies. These items with be distributed to the local ACAP sites where local students will be able to sign up to receive free backpacks full of supplies. Boxes will be placed in the back of all churches so items can be dropped off. Thank you for your generosity.

Mass at 6:00 PM in St. John Church June 18, 2026; July 16, 2026; August 20, 2026; September 17, 2026 & Harvest Mass: October 15, 2026

Come see our Faith Formation Center! See where our children learn OUR FAITH! Selling additional supplies, religious items for give away, donations accepted.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The act of consecration will take place on June 11 during the bishops' spring plenary assembly in Orlando, Florida.

The Fort Kent Columbiettes will be offering Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards on the weekends of May 31st, June 7th & June 14th. The cost of each card is $5.00. All the names of the recipients will be placed on the altar on Father’s Day. Proceeds go to the St. John Vianney Parish for liturgical supplies.

The Parish Office will be closed for Memorial Day 5/25/26.

We have really great news! St. Charles Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program. This time, the St. Charles Food Pantry will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold throughout the month of June 2026 at your designated Hannaford location(s): 62 West Main Street, Suite 101, Fort Kent ME

Good morning, parishioners. The 4:00pm May 16th Saturday mass this weekend is for Jeannette Jandreau, her 1st anniversary mass, and not for Jeannette Voisine. We apologize for the inconvenience we caused. Have a blessed day.