BRUNSWICK — The Roman Catholic Church’s initiative, “The Light is ON for You,” highlights the importance of receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance/ Confession), the source of God’s mercy and healing love, in the life of Catholics.
The Diocese of Portland seeks to make the practice more available by opening the doors of its churches in hopes that every Catholic, active or inactive, current or former, will accept this special invitation to experience Christ’s love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent.
Local churches in the Midcoast region from All Saints Parish will be joining other Roman Catholic churches throughout the diocese in this week-long initiative to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation available to all those who wish to receive the healing power of God.
The churches of All Saints Parish will be open on the following evenings:
• Monday, March 23 — St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick
• Tuesday, March 24 — St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath
• Wednesday, March 25 — St. Ambrose Church, 29 Kimball St., Richmond, 6 p.m. Confessions followed by Mass.
• Thursday, March 26 — St. John the Baptist Church, 35 Pleasant St., Brunswick
• Friday, March 27 — 10 a.m.-noon for St. John’s Catholic School students, others are also welcome, at St. John the Baptist Church, 35 Pleasant St., Brunswick
• Sunday, March 29 — following the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick.
Unless otherwise noted, confession hours every evening are from 6-7 p.m. or until all confessions have been heard. One or more priests will be available at each location.
The sacrament will also be available at the regularly scheduled time of 3-3:45 p.m. on Saturdays, March 21 and 28, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. Mary Church, or by making an appointment with the priest.
Come for the healing power of God’s love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or come and spend time in silent prayer.
For more information call the parish office at 725-2624 or visit the parish website www.allsaintsmaine.com.
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