October 13, 2026. The Last Day for Cemetery Flowers. All flowers must be removed from the headstones at all of our cemeteries by October 13th. Thank-You.

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Seven Sorrows of Mary is a traditional Catholic devotion featuring meditations on sorrowful episodes in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us in prayer as we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Stations of the Cross by Saint Alphonsus Liguori The Augustine Institute presents a beautiful meditation on the Stations of the Cross by Saint Alphonsus Liguori, narrated by Dr. Christopher Blum. This prayerful reflection is accompanied by the Schola Cantorum, chanting the traditional Catholic hymn Stabat Mater to aid your prayer. Our Lady of Sorrows and the Power of Prayer Discover the value of redemptive motherhood by tuning in to Anna Mitchell, co-host of EWTN's "The Son Rise Morning Show." Anna shares the story of her five-year-old's serious illness along with the miraculous intercession of a fourth-century martyr.

As part of World/National Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, the Social Justice & Peace Commission will host an E-Waste Collection from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the St. Louis Church Parking Lot.

Blessing of the Animals Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM Place: St. Louis Rectory Garage Please bring a donation of cat or dog food for local shelters and pantries. Bring your pets, farm animals and/or photos of wild or endangered animals. All will be blessed. Photos or mementos of deceased pets will be placed on our Remembrance Table A photo opportunity will also be available for you and your pet. Refreshments will be served. Join us as we honor God's gift of animals in our lives! Animals of all faiths welcome! Sponsored by the St. John Vianney Parish Social Justice & Peace Commission

There is an immediate opening for a part-time operations & finance coordinator to serve St. John Vianney Parish. This is a 20-25-hour position. 2-3 years of experience with bookkeeping or accounting required. $16-$19/hr. depending on experience.

During Clergy Appreciation Month, we invite our parish family to join us in honoring the priests who faithfully serve our communities with dedication, compassion, and sacrificial love.

Greeting Parishioners, The St. Charles Borromeo Renovation Fund Committee would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support we received last fall for our first renovation project: the replacement of the windows in our church.

What Catholics Believe About Mary: Immaculate Conception, Virginity & the Rosary Join Dr. Edward Sri as he answers some of the internet's most asked questions about Mary. Who is Mary? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? How could she be a virgin if Jesus had brothers and sisters according to the Bible? Find out answers to these and more questions in this episode of What Catholics Believe. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/3561162/ Mary of Nazareth What would it have been like to have known the Mother of God? Watch this beautiful film portraying the life of Mary in order to contemplate Mary's profound faith and the mysteries of her life. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/582158/ Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary In this episode, Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. https://app.formed.org/app/videos/1069853/

Sun., Oct. 11, 26 in the Fort Kent Elementary School @ 4PM-6PM. Tickets on sale at all churches: $18 for adults & $12 for children.

Fundraising for the St. Joseph Church, Wallagrass, Maine: The Fundraising Committee will meet on September 20, 2026, after the 8:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph Church in Wallagrass. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans for a fundraising activity during Advent 2026 to help raise money for the renovations of St. Joseph Church in Wallagrass. All committee members and anyone interested in helping with this important effort are encouraged to attend. Your ideas, support, and participation are greatly appreciated!

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. Lighted wreaths displayed from November through the Winter Season.

September 19, 2026, 4:00 PM While supplies last! $12.00 Paul’s Homemade Beans, choice of red or regular hot dog, dinner roll or brown bread and fresh coleslaw. Also included an assortment of homemade desserts, and beverages. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Sponsored by Saint Mary’s Ladies of Saint Anne, at St. Mary Church.

The annual statement of financial position for the fiscal year of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Ladies of St. Anne Meeting Senior Center - September 15 Social @ 6:00 PM Meeting 6:30 to 7:30

Mass of Installation for Fr. Luc Tougouma Join us as Fr. Luc Tougouma is formally installed as the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish. The Most Reverend Bishop James Ruggieri Will be here personally for the installation. The Mass will be held at St. Louis church at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Please come to support Fr. Luc & our Parish!

RONALD L. MARILYN D. DAVID D. VIOLET H. JEANNETTE P.

IAN SCOTT DUBOIS & CADY ELIZABETH HERBERT--St. Louis (8/29/26)

The Parish office will be closed for Labor Day.

As the seasons begin to change, there's no better time to create positive change in our community. Every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag purchased during September at our Hannaford (62 West Main Street, Suite 101, Fort Kent ME) gives $1 back to the St. Charles Food Pantry. Together we're creating change that lasts.

Cabrini From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of Sound of Freedom, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini builds an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen. Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Mother Teresa: No Greater Love is a soaring tribute to a spiritual icon, a powerful witness of authentic Christian charity, and a guidepost for all who seek hope in our turbulent times: Mother Teresa of Calcutta. This film reveals not just who Mother Teresa was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized through the Missionaries of Charity today. Mother Teresa See Mother Teresa in the slums of Calcutta as she mingled closely with her people, dispensing help, joy, and smiles to everyone in this moving film.