St. Rose of Lima Parish

St. Rose of Lima Parish St. Rose of Lima is a Catholic Church in Jay, Maine Pastor: Rev. Paul Dumais
Business Manager: Louise St.

Pierre
Parish Social Ministry Coordinator: Stephanie Crowe
Bookkeeper: Kathleen Pike
Sexton: Scott Taylor
Music Ministers: Philip Fournier & Josh Hatfield



Year established: 1894
Deanery: VIII - Franklin, Oxford & Northern Cumberland
Cluster: 19

Mass Schedule
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass Times: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM; or as listed in the bulletin
Holy Da

y Mass Times: as listed in the bulletin
Sacrament of Confession: Saturday 3:00 PM & Sunday 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Church Office Hours

Monday & Thursday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Closed Wednesday & Friday

Office Address: 1 Church St, Jay, ME 04239

09/04/2026

“Big news. God exists. Christ is Lord, and he established the Catholic Church.”

That’s how Joe Schmid announced his conversion to Catholicism on his YouTube channel, “Majesty of Reason,” on Aug. 21.

Conversion is always a cause for celebration, but in Schmid’s case it was likely unexpected among his channel’s 55,000 subscribers.

For years, Schmid has used his YouTube channel to explore a broad variety of philosophical and naturalistic arguments and principles — and Schmid himself has openly identified as an agnostic for most of that time.

Schmid, who was raised Catholic, told EWTN News that he adopted atheism and then eventually agnosticism in high school. He said he was originally led to atheism because of “the problem of evolutionary animal suffering,” a well-known topic of philosophical and theological debate.

More: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/god-is-good-one-of-the-internet-s-most-popular-nonbelievers-announces-his-return-to-the-church

08/18/2026

The countdown for the first day of school has officially begun! As we near closer here are some dates to mark on your calendar:

August 24th at 6:30pm: Parent Orientation
September 1st at 8:30am: First Day of School

Families, please check the email that you used to enroll for a more in depth message regarding these dates as well as what your child needs to be ready for the first day.

Haven't enrolled yet? We still have a few spots left for the 26/27 year. Send us a message or check out our website: goodshepherdmontessori.org to learn more about how to start the process.

We are so excited for the year ahead!

08/12/2026

In the hills and small towns of rural Franklin County, Maine, women are quietly shaping our local economy with determination, creativity, and deep roots in this place we call home. As a woman and…

08/04/2026

Being chosen as a godparent or confirmation sponsor entails a commitment to providing spiritual accompaniment to the godchild or candidate, helping that person to grow in his or her faith.

This responsibility holds special significance in the sacraments of baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation, which, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “lay the foundations of every Christian life.”

In an interview with ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News, Mexican priest Father Luis Fernando Valdés, who holds a doctorate in theology from the University of Navarra in Spain, explained that the role of the godparent or sponsor corresponds to a human reality, since “we all need help to achieve life’s lofty goals.”

Just as a person receives support to reach academic or professional goals, the priest noted, “the Church, with its centuries-old tradition, establishes this great custom of godparents for the spiritual life as well, because we all require this help.”

Based on this reflection, he shared some recommendations for those wishing to better fulfill this mission and strengthen the bond with their godchild or candidate: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/americas/five-tips-for-being-a-better-godparent-or-confirmation-sponsor

07/24/2026

Please join us next Saturday, August 1, for a fundraiser in support of our friends in St. Laurent Parish in Haiti!

07/09/2026

The Diocese of Portland is participating in the Faith Forward program by Newman Connection to ensure every graduating high school senior stays connected to a Catholic community after graduation. Parishes are invited to share 2026 high school graduates with Newman Connection by July 10th and graduates can connect directly!

Learn more at https://connection.newmanministry.com/faith_forward_movement

07/05/2026

Dr. Kathleen Sprows Cummings of the University of Notre Dame and Dr. Christopher Shannon of Christendom College reflected on the complex history of Catholicism in the United States.

A big thank you to Ora Breads pizza volunteers, Scott Taylor, Emily for making sno-cones and Pauline at Softie Delight! ...
07/04/2026

A big thank you to Ora Breads pizza volunteers, Scott Taylor, Emily for making sno-cones and Pauline at Softie Delight! Thanks also to Don and Cindy Roy and caller Bill Olsen! Moments like these are reasons to rejoice in the bonds of charity that unite parish and community. God bless America!

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1 Church Street
Jay, ME
04239

Telephone

+12078972173

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