The Parish Office will be closed for Memorial Day 5/25/26.

We have really great news! St. Charles Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program. This time, the St. Charles Food Pantry will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold throughout the month of June 2026 at your designated Hannaford location(s): 62 West Main Street, Suite 101, Fort Kent ME

Good morning, parishioners. The 4:00pm May 16th Saturday mass this weekend is for Jeannette Jandreau, her 1st anniversary mass, and not for Jeannette Voisine. We apologize for the inconvenience we caused. Have a blessed day.

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

Inspired by the nation’s 250th birthday and the work of the National Eucharistic Revival (2022-2025), a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be held May 24-July 5 and will include stops in 18 dioceses, including Maine from June 23-26. The theme of the pilgrimage is "One Nation Under God."

The Most Reverend Jame Ruggieri will be visiting our parish to pray for more vocations & to meet our families! 7/17/26 he will be at St. Mary for adoration @ 12PM & mass at 6PM. 7/18/26 he will be at St. Joseph for adoration @ 12PM & mass at 6PM.

All are welcome for the Fort Kent seniors & FFC graduation Mass. A reception will be held after Mass @ the Lion's Club Pavilion.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!