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Happy All Saints Day

Starting November 30, for Advent, St. John Vianney Parish will begin using the Mass of Christ the Savior mass setting. We will continue to use this setting until the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Then we will return to the Mass of Christ the Savior for the period in-between Easter Sunday and the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.

Auspice Maria: The Power of Noticing.

A new podcast episode from our bishop.

We would love for you to sing with us! Youth Christmas Choir w/ Samantha Rossignol. Date: October 28th, 2025. Time: 2:45-3:30. Location: FKES Music Room. Grades: 2-6.

In May 2025, we became aware that the windows at the St. Charles Borromeo church were losing their seal and were no longer efficient. As a result, the double pane windows are collecting moisture between the panes, and we are experiencing heat loss and an increase in heating expenses. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to cover the cost of the window replacement project and keep funds for future renovations when needed. Part of our fundraising efforts include a “Buy a Window” campaign to allow people to put money towards the purchase of a window to honor a loved one or in memory of a loved one who has passed away. Each window costs approximately $375 to replace the panes. A plaque will be created noting their contribution in their loved one’s name. This plaque will be displayed in the back of St. Charles Borromeo church. If you are interested in “purchasing a window,” you may stop by the rectory to fill out a form, or ask one of the committee team members (Arnold Martin, Jenelle Jandreau, Malvia Landry, Patti Voisine, Karen Jandreau, and Lorie Voisine) for a form that you can fill out and drop off at the rectory. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Please join the Diocese of Portland at the largest Human Rights demonstration in the world. Depart AM Jan. 22, return PM Jan. 23. Due to Diocese financial support the cost/person is: Students: $100, double, triple & quad occupancy. Adults: $300, double occupancy.

We will now be posting news & events on Facebook. Follow us at Faith Formation SjvParish!

A Mass to honor our Veterans. 9am @ St. Louis.

The Fort-Kent Ladies of ST. Anne will have a meeting on October 21st at 6:00 PM. Rev. Msgr. Jean-Paul Labrie will be the guest speaker.

As of 10/08/2025, Saint John Vianney Parish has collected ​$73,483.00​ out of $71,331.84 (103%)!

Honor the life of your faithful departed by purchasing a wreath for your loved one’s monument during this season of All Souls, Advent and Christmas. LED lighted wreaths displayed from November through April. Cost of the wreath is $40.00 each Wreaths will be blessed prior to placement in cemeteries. Submit payments to: St. John Vianney Parish, 26 East Main St. Fort Kent ME 04743

The parish office will be closed on Oct. 13 for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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.