The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at the Fort Kent Senior Center. Social @ 5:00 PM. Please note the change in date and time.

Come young & old! Come sing in our choir on Mother’s Day! This weekend, Sunday, May 10, 2026. for the Mass at St. Louis Church, 9:00AM We hope that you will consider joining & coming together as a church community to make our Sunday Liturgy special in honor of all of our Mothers.

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: 7 AM @ St. Louis, 11 AM @ St. Mary, 1 PM @ Crosswinds, 6 PM @ St. Joseph.

Laurel Daigle, a long-time resident of Fort Kent, will discuss his new book, Little Franciscans of Mary of Fort Kent's St. Louis Convent and School, at 5 p.m. on May 21. The book features a foreword by Msgr. Labrie. This free event will be held at the Acadian Archives on the UMFK campus. Copies will be available for $15.95.

Prayer for the Success of the Catholic Appeal Prayer to St. Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. to you, God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you, Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us, too, show yourself a father, and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage and defend us from every evil. Amen. --Pope Francis, December 8, 2020

There is an immediate opening for a part-time bookkeeper to serve St. John Vianney Parish. This is a 20–25-hour position. Apply by May 12.

To help clean St. Mary’s Church once a week. Please contact the Parish Office: 834-5656

Catholic Order of Foresters Mother Day Breakfast, May 10, at the Fort Kent Knights of Columbus Hall, 7AM-11AM. Free to members & their guests of St. Louis Court #230. Tickets sold by Scouting America Troop #189, Adults $13. 10 & under: $6.

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.