LEWISTON — Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. For Catholics, this is a time of spiritually intense preparation for Easter, according to the Rev. Seamus Griesbach, chaplain at Saint Dominic Academy. During the 46 days of Lent, Catholics focus in three ways on their relationships with God: prayer, works of charity and sacrifice. […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day – and today is also Ash Wednesday
LEWISTON — It is Valentine’s Day! Before you wine and dine with chocolates or fine food, today is also Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a time of sacrifice and charityfor many Christians. Teachers at the Catholic Saint Dominic Academy figured out how students could have their Valentines chocolates and make the Ash Wednesday sacrifices, […]
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Ash Wednesday services
LEWISTON — Pastor Annie Baker-Streevy of Calvary United Methodist Church and interfaith chaplain Pat Hunter Gardiner will offer ashes and blessings to all on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. They will be in the vicinity of Kennedy Park at lunchtime, welcoming any and all who wish to take part. Ashes will also be available following Calvary’s Wednesday […]
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St. Dom sixth graders on Lenten ‘drive’ to bring smiles to patients at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
LEWISTON — From rattles for infants to books and DVDs for teenagers, the pile of toys continues to grow at Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus, thanks to the kindness and commitment of the school’s sixth-grade class. The students are conducting a Lenten toy drive to provide comfort and warmth to patients at Barbara Bush Children’s […]
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Daughters of Isabella scholarship RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, are accepting applications for its 2017 Scholarship. Scholarships are opened to qualified high school seniors who are active in their Catholic faith and living its virtues of faith, hope and charity. All applicants must be an active member of the Holy Savior Parish or be […]
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Daughters of Isabella scholarship RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, are accepting applications for its 2017 Scholarship. Scholarships are opened to qualified high school seniors who are active in their Catholic faith and living its virtues of faith, hope and charity. All applicants must be an active member of the Holy Savior Parish or be […]
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S. VanZandt: Honor the message of Jesus
Wednesday, Feb. 18, marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry. But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to Christ. It helps reduce the risk of […]