It can sometimes be difficult to give, especially if you are already giving. But it is important to remember that we are still a part of our local parish. And when that parish is in need we are ALL IN NEED. We can see even the Catechism reflects this need:

Volunteers needed for the Echoes of Christmas concert. Please call the Parish Office: 834-5656.

2025 National Life Chain, Sunday October 12 at 2PM. The launch location will be in the church parking lot located across the street from St. Louis Catholic Church. What is a Life Chain? Simply put, it's a peaceful, prayerful public gathering to witness our belief in the sacredness of human life "from womb to tomb" and the need to protect it. Each and every year on the first or second Sunday of October pro-life people across the U.S. and Canada gather in public ways to express this conviction: we are all God's children. Who is invited to participate? You are. God is counting on us to do whatever we can to protect his children. If you have never participated in this event, we ask you to show up a few minutes early for a briefing.

Bible & Study class with Msgr. Labrie. For old Catholics, new Catholic, OCIA members & anyone else. Starting Oct. 20-May. 6:30pm in the Parish Office Conference Room.

ALL flowers must be removed from the headstones in our cemeteries by OCTOBER 14th.

SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE COMMISSION On Sunday, October 5 @ 2PM we will be hosting our 2025 Blessing of the Animals outside the rectory garage. We encourage you to bring your pets of any kind, farm animals or photos of your favorite endangered wildlife species for a blessing. Bring your camera or phone & we’ll be happy to take a “family” photo for you. If possible, bring a donation of cat or dog food for the local animal shelter or food pantry. For their safety, pets must be leashed or in carriers. Join us for this very special occasion as we honor St. Francis of Assisi & celebrate the gift of God’s special creatures in our lives.

At this past summer’s SJV Garage Sale, volunteers’ efforts brought in $23,081.35 in fundraising revenue that supported maintenance & flooring replacement at the FFC & will also support our Parish Needs!

Help our Catholic Faith live on in our children! Call the Faith Formation Center for more information: 207-834-3984.

For Old and New! October 4 Altar Training and Refresher. As well as a meet & greet with Serge & Laura Roy.

This month, priests across our diocese will begin gathering in their Vicariates (regions) at a minimum of five times of the next 10 months. The first meeting will take place on Friday September 19th, 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to provide time and space for priests to be together, to reflect on pastoral matters, to support one another, and to remember that the priesthood is never lived alone

9am-12, St. Louis Church Parking Lot. Sponsored by the St. John Vianney Parish Social Justice & Peace Commission. Help us keep electronic-waste out of landfills & allow components to be re-used. We're collecting the following items ONLY: TVs (CRT & flat screen), computer monitors, CPUs/Hard drives, Laptops, Printers. Questions, Call Laura Audibert at (207)834-6773

Youth mass with our youth choir during the normal Sunday mass at St. Louis.

All are invited to attend or watch the Conferral of Papal Honors on Monsignor Jean-Paul Labrie, V.F. & Monsignor Frank Murry. August 29, 2025 @ 5:30 PM St. John Church, 217 York St., Bangor 04401 Livestream: Click to watch!

High school: starts Sept. 9, Tues. 6pm-7:30pm in the St. Louis Youth Room. Middle school: starts Sept. 10, Weds. 6pm-7:30pm in the St. Louis Youth Room.

The Catholic Church of Maine offers prayers & condolences to the Annunciation parish & school community in Minneapolis following the shooting that occurred during this morning's school Mass. We are praying for the victims, the wounded, their families, classmates, teachers, & parish staff, & for all who were present. We recognize the work of local authorities & medical teams. In fraternal solidarity with the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, we ask that the faithful of our parishes & those of goodwill join in prayer for all those affected by this tragedy.

On July 26th, 2025, approximately 145 women gathered at St. Luce Church in Frenchville for a memorable Deanery Celebration honoring the feast day of Good St. Anne. The event was a beautiful testament to the faith, dedication, and fellowship of the Ladies of St. Anne from across our parish communities.

You're invited to St. John Vianney Parish Youth Choir with MS. SAMANTHA ROSSIGNOL! Practice begins on TUES, SEPT. 9, 2025 @ 2:45-3:30 in the Music Room @ FKES. For grades 3-5.

We are so grateful to everyone who participated in our summer choir the weekend of AUGUST 16 & 17 at all our Masses. Your voices were truly beautiful and lifted our liturgies in a powerful way. We received many positive comments from parishioners who were deeply moved by the music.

Annual Statement of Fianacial Position, July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

THANK YOU TO OUR GARAGE SALE VOLUNTEERS!! We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make our parish garage sale a success! It is truly inspiring to see what can be accomplished when a community comes together with generosity and heart. A special thank you goes out to Kathy Hafford, Ron Leclair, Eileen Belanger, and Sue Voisine. Your dedication, time, and tireless efforts are over and above. The success of the garage sale would not have been possible without these amazing individuals. Their willingness to help with anything and be wherever needed was outstanding. Our parish is blessed to have you. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE HANDS AND HEART OF CHRIST IN ACTION!!