Christ the Divine Mercy Parish

06/25/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

A reminder of Prolonged Adoration Thursday at St. Martin's starting at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Eucharist will be displayed in the monstrance. The monstrance is a sacred vessel, often shaped like a sunburst, with a clear glass or crystal center that allows the consecrated Host to be visible for worship.Within the monstrance, the Eucharist is held securely in place by a smaller, crescent-shaped, glass-fronted holder called a luna (or lunette).

06/23/2026

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06/23/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

Did You Know.....

What is the GREAT AMEN?

Today we look at our response at the end of the doxology: the Great Amen.

After the priest sings or says, “Through him, and with him, O God, almighty Father... “ the people respond with, Amen!” The Catechism glossary says, Amen is “ A
Hebrew word meaning truly; it is so; let it be done,’ signifying agreement with what has been said. Jesus used the word to introduce solemn assertions, to emphasize their trustworthiness and authority” (CCC, p. 865).

Fr. Oury teaches. “The Amen of this part of the Mass,the Great Amen of the people, is more than ever a response and assent. Bossuet wrote: “ in the Book of Revelation the elect are represented to us as ever singing Amen to God. That is how they love
in heaven. Ought we not do so on earth?’’’. Belmonte instructs, “This is the most important Amen in the Mass. It is for us both a resolution upon which our love for God bloom: & a prayer based on the future hope of resurrection”. This is the moment of Jesus being ofered to the Father in perfect praise, and we have been invited to join with Jesus! We should be so excited that we express our Amen with great joy and favor! What if neighbors asked, “ What was the loud sound that shook the ground? Oh, it was the Catholics at Mass singing Amen!"

Father Sefembiy Justin

06/21/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

Thank you to the volunteers who will be there for you at any time during the hours of prolonged Adoration at St. Martin's this coming Thursday!!

06/21/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

Thank you to the family of Joe & Lois Pelletier, for your donations to the funeral luncheon ministry. Blessing to all.

Thank you to all who so generously give donations to the Funeral Luncheon Ministry at St. Martin’s.

These donations make it possible to continue this very important ministry. If you wish, donations may be sent to the Parish office earmarked for the Funeral Ministry at Christ the Divine Mercy Parish, PO Box 400, East Millinocket, Maine 04430.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

06/20/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

The Spirit of Truth Will Bear Witness To Me

As long as we perceive ourselves to be in the path of God and duty, it is both weak and unwise to wish we had never embarked upon it when faced with difficulties and discouragements.

The prophet experienced the sustaining power of God’s grace, which strengthened him to remain steadfast in his calling despite the temptation to abandon it. Whatever injustices we may suffer, we must entrust them to God, to whom vengeance belongs, as He has declared, “ I will repay.” So filled was the prophet with the comfort of God’s presence, the assurance of divine protection, and the certainty of His promises that he stirred both himself and others to give glory to God. Let the people of God present that he stirred both himself and others to give glory to God. Let the people of God present their cause before Him, and He will grant them the ability to witness His deliverance.

Father Sefembiy Justin

06/20/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

06/19/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

The bulletin for the week of June 21 is now available on the website at

Our VISION: A Parish journeying in prayerful humility, living the Faith through the sacraments in relationship with our community. Our MISSION is to connect, love, and serve one another in Christ Jesus.

06/17/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

A correction: Although the printed bulletin states there is no 12:30 Mass on Sunday at St. Martin's, there is going to be one. The Mass times and the digital bulletin on the website are correct. There will be a 12:30 Mass at St. Martin's on June 21st. Please make a note of it and pass it on to anyone you know who regularly attends this Mass. Thank you!!

06/17/2026

Fellow Parishioners,

Did You Know......

What is Doxology ?

At the conclusion of the Eucharistic prayer, the priest prays some very special words: The Doxology.

Doxology is a “Christian prayer which gives praise and glory to God, often in a special way to the three divine persons of the Trinity” (CCC, 875).

At the doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest raises the chalice and paten, and says : “Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit”. All glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.”

These words of praise addressed to the Father summarize the reality of what has just taken place: the sacrificial offering of the Son to the Father through the Holy Spirit”. Understanding the meaning of this doxology .....through Him: Through Jesus’ mediation, we have access to God... With Him: We are children of God, Through the adoption Christ merited for us... In Him: There is one and the same life in Him and in us... In the Unity of the Holy Spirit: The Church is a unity brought together by the Holy Spirit. He joins us together as believers and gives us the life of grace by which we become children of God. This moment of the Mass brings us to the great
culmination of the Eucharistic Prayer and the one perfect sacrifice of Jesus.

Father Justin Stefembiy