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LENT 2026 at POTHE
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Lent is a time of penitential preparation for Easter. This season is meant to be a time of repentance, fasting, and almsgiving, as a way to connect deeper with God. It is an opportunity for Christians to reflect on their lives, recognize their faults, and open themselves to the grace of the Resurrection. The 40 days of Lent symbolize a period of trial, purification, and preparation for something new, offering an opportunity for renewal and transformation. We invite you to observe this penitential season that the Church gives us to grow closer to our Lord.
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holy week
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FIRE FAMILIES - HOLY WEEK AT HOME
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April 1
Office of TenebraeWe invite you to join us for Tenebrae at Sacred Heart on Wednesday, April 1 at 7 PM. During a Tenebrae, psalms are chanted and the lights and candles in the church are slowly extinguished until only the Paschal candle remains lit. This is a beautiful monastic tradition that helps us enter into the darkness with Christ as we prepare to commemorate His passion. -
April 2
HOLY THURSDAY SUPPERHOLY THURSDAY SUPPER: All are invited to attend the Holy Thursday Parish Ham & Turkey Supper, immediately following Mass, on Thursday, April 2. Please sign up online, or call the office (207) 847-6890, indicating how many from your family will join us, so we can plan accordingly. No charge for this wonderful meal!
RSVP
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LITURGIESMarch 29 - Palm Sunday
- procession at 8:30 am Mass @ Holy Martyrs
- Regular Mass schedule
April 1- Office of Tenebrae
- Sacred Heart 7 - 8 pm
- 6 pm, Holy Martyrs - Mass of the Lord's Supper
- followed by a parish supper - RSVP using the button to the left
April 3 - Good Friday Stations- 12:15 PM, Sacred Heart
- 3 PM, Holy Martyrs and St. Gregory the Great
April 3 - Good Friday Service- 3 PM, St. Jude
- 6 PM, St Gregory the Great
- 6:30 PM, Holy Martyrs
April 4 - Easter Vigil- 8 PM, Sacred Heart
- No 2:30 PM Confessions
- No 4 PM Masses
April 5 - Easter Sunday- 8 and 11 AM, Sacred Heart
- 8:30 and 10:30 am, Holy Martyrs
- 8:30 AM, St. Gregory the Great
- 9:30 AM, St. Jude
- No 5 PM Mass at Holy Martyrs
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DAILY MASS AND FRIDAY STATIONS
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DAILY MASS SCHEDULEMonday
8:00 am Sacred Heart
12:15 pm St. Jude
Tuesday
7:30 am Holy Martyrs (ad orientem)
5:30 pm Sacred Heart
Wednesday
7:30 am Holy Martyrs
Thursday
8:00 am Sacred Heart
Friday
8:00 am St. Gregory the Great (ad orientem)
5:30 pm Holy Martyrs
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Friday - Stations of the CrossSacred Heart—NEW THIS YEAR!
12:15 pm
St. Jude
5:30 pm (followed by a simple supper)
St. Gregory the Great
6:00 pm (followed by a simple supper)
Holy Martyrs
6:30 pm (following 5:30 Mass and then a simple supper)
Simple Suppers Info:
Holy Martyrs: Contact Kim Lovett or (207) 553-7042, to sign up with the dish you plan to bring.
St. Jude: No simple suppers this year.
St. Gregory the Great: Each Friday's simple meal will be scheduled beforehand and will not be a potluck.
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LITURGICAL CHANGES DURING LENTRead Fr. Cartwright's Pastor's Ponderosa published in our February 15 bulletin. He describes the changes we will see in the liturgy during the Lenten Season and gives the reasons behind the changes.
Liturgical Changes During Lent and Why
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3 pILLARS OF LENT
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Join together in Prayer
- Mass - commit to pray the Mass more frequently. See daily Mass schedule above.
- Stations of the Cross - Fridays during Lent. See schedule above.
- The Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Rosary is a very common Catholic devotion.
- This prayer consists of reciting the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Glory Be while meditating on the mysteries of the lives of Mary and Jesus. Through the Rosary, we can reflect on the life of Our Blessed Mother and Our Blessed Lord and pray through Mary’s intercession for our intentions.
- How to pray the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary (link to USCCB)
- Pray the Rosary with Bishop Barron
- Divine Mercy Chaplet
- The Divine Mercy Chaplet calls upon the Father’s mercy through the sacrifice of His Son, Christ Jesus. This prayer is short and simple and can be prayed using rosary beads.
- How to pray the How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet (link to USCCB)
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- Haiti - join fellow parishioners in financially supporting our sister Parish in Haiti. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere and parishioners from POTHE have been instrumental helping them build their community center and provide food and an education to children. Visit our webpage to donate: Support our Sister Parish
- St. Vincent de Paul is a soup kitchen in Maine that helps feed the hungry and provide clothing to those in need. Help us provide basic needs for the poor in our area by donating clothing that is clean and in good condition. Donation bins can be found at Holy Martyrs, St. Gregroy the Great, and Sacred Heart. FMI: St. Vincent de Paul
- Needy Fund - Join your fellow parishioners in caring for those in need locally.
- ABBA is a ministry that assists women and men to make life-affirming decisions, especially when facing an unplanned pregnancy.
- Rice Bowls - Your donation to CRS Rice Bowl helps provide lifesaving support to over 200 million people in more than 120 countries. However, twenty-five percent of every donation stays in our diocese to fight hunger and poverty, while 75% supports Catholic Relief Services programming around the world.
- Friendship House is a temporary home in South Portland for men recovering from substance abuse. Our Parish collects meals, side dishes, pantry items, and toiletries for these men on the Monday and Tuesday of the fourth week of the month. Click for more information.
- Holy Martyrs Easter Food Drive - more information coming soon.
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Have you Planned your HOLY WEEK AT POTHE? - MORE INFO COMING SOON
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HOLY WEEKCheck back for information
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DIVINE MERCY NOVENA 2025
Sign up to receive the Divine Mercy Flocknote! Each day of the Novena, you will receive the prayers for that day.
Divine Mercy Novena begins on April 3 and ends on April 11. The Divine Mercy Service will be held on Sunday, April 12. Check our webpage devoted to Divine Mercy.
Divine Mercy Service:
Sunday, April 12 @ Holy Martyrs
Confession, 1:30 - 3 pm
Prayer Service with Adoration, 3-4:45 pm -
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA Flocknote Signup
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