REV RETREAT 2026: What differentiates the diocesan priesthood from religious order priests? What makes marriage unique among all vocations? Come to the 2026 REV Retreat and find out! Young adults high school and older are invited to a retreat for the Revitalization of the Eucharist and Vocations (REV) on May 16 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm in Brewer, Maine at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. This year's keynote speaker is Bishop James Ruggieri. Workshop leaders will include various religious groups and orders as well as a workshop on married life led by a Catholic couple. This year's theme is: "Let it be done to me according to your word." For more details and to register, please go to: stpaulbangor.me/rev-retreat. *As you may have previously seen Fr. Columba Jordan announced as keynote, unfortunately he has broken his leg and will not be able to attend this year. Please pray for his recovery.

In honor of Earth Day (April 22) and to show our love and respect for God’s Creation, we invite all parishioners and community members to join us in picking up trash within our communities. Parents and children can clean up their own neighborhood or join others in cleaning up community trails, streams, riverbanks, roadways, and common areas.

Laurel Daigle has recently published a book on the Sisters of Saint Louis Convent and School. This interesting book has an introduction by Msgr. Labrie and is available at the rectory for $15.95. The author has donated the cost of the book to the Parish.

“If we knew the value of the Holy Mass, we would die of joy.” --St. John Vianney

“It is our church. It is the house of God, & we do it for our Lord,” says Mary Ann Tanguay. Living out our faith takes many forms for everyone. Within the St. Louis Church family, the St. Louis Cleaning Ministry truly lives the faith through loving service to our beautiful church. Early every Monday morning, this devoted group arrives to wash floors, dust, vacuum, set up for upcoming Masses, funerals, & weddings, & decorate for the various liturgical seasons. They even take on a “grand ménage” whenever it is needed.

Please join us @ St. Mary's Church in the parish conference room @ noontime for coffee, tea & sweet treats. Awesome door prizes. Rest & Relax ladies, hope to see you there!

CONGRADULATIONS to Our Newly Confirmed and First Communicants! We joyfully congratulate the 26 candidates who received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen them as they grow in faith:

The Fort Kent Columbiettes will be offering Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards on the weekends of April 19th, April 26, & May 3rd. The Cost of each card is $5.00. All the names of the recipients will be placed on the altar on Mother’s Day. Proceeds go to the St. John Vianney Parish for liturgical supplies.

The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21, at the Fort Kent Senior Center. Social @ 6:00 PM & Meeting at 6:30 PM - Guest Speaker will be Laura Saucier who has been a Lady of St. Anne for almost 80 years. Don't miss it!

The Faith Formation Center is looking for Volunteers Catechists & Volunteer Catechist Helpers to help teach the children. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form. [Click for PDF]

The parish office will be closed on Apri20, 2026 for Patriot's Day.

we are also looking for helpers in the St. Louis and St. Mary cemeteries. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older & have a valid driver's license & means of transportation. Stop by the parish office for an application or more information: 834-5656.

Our Sacrament Coordinator has a new office located at the parish office. To reach her by phone, please call the parish office at 207-834-5656. For matters concerning the Faith Formation Center & Release Time, nothing has changed.

He is risen! He is risen indeed!

Due to weather the St. John Vianney parish stations of the cross has been canceled today! Mass is still scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Tickets for sale! for the Confirmation & First Communion Reception. April 11, 2026. 5:30 PM (after Mass) at the Fort Kent Knights of Columbus Hall. $15 per ticket. Please Purchase at the parish office.

Holy Thursday: 7pm @ St. Louis. Holy Friday: 7pm @ St. Louis. Holy Saturday: 8pm @ St. Louis. Easter: 8am @ St. Joseph; 9am @ St. Louis; 11am @ St. Mary; 11am @ St. Charles.

In-Person only baptism preparation class. Register by calling: 207-835-3984. REQUIRED to attend: Parents & Godparents. INVITED: grandparents & any faith filled friend or relative.

Our parish bulletins are provided at no cost to us thanks to the generous support of the advertisers shone in the back. If you know a local business owner who would like to support our parish while also reaching our community, please contact the parish office or the representative listed on the back of the bulletin.

Interested in videos about our faith? Check out the "Video" page on our website.