St Peter's Catholic Church

05/30/2026

Our newly ordained priests have received their first assignments and will begin their ministry on June 1!

Father Evans Yongyee has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John Paul II Parish in Scarborough, and Father Ezekiel Yisi has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Agnes Parish in Island Falls, St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton, and St. Benedict Parish in Benedicta.

As they embark on this new chapter of priestly ministry, may the Lord bless them abundantly, strengthen them in their vocation, and use them as instruments of His grace and mercy. Please keep Fathers Evans and Ezekiel in your prayers as they begin serving the people entrusted to their care.

Congratulations, Fathers, and may God bless you in your ministry!

05/29/2026

Parishioners are invited to join in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on Thursday, June 25th Pilgrims from around the country have started their pilgrimage in Florida and will stop in 18 dioceses, leading local pilgrimages. The Portland Eucharistic procession will begin at 9am at St. Peter’s and process to Sacred
Heart/St. Dominic for Adoration, before going to the Cathedral for the 12:15pm Mass. After Mass, the procession will continue to the ferry to take to the sea on a 2pm chartered ferry to Peaks Island (no cost to participants). There will be Eucharistic Adoration and a cookout at St. Christopher’s on Peaks Island.

View the full schedule and register online at:
portlanddiocese.org/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-2026

05/27/2026

Dive into an unforgettable week long immersion program where faith comes alive, friendships flourish, and hearts
encounter Christ.

The Portland Catholic Center for Faith summer programs include separate weeks for K - 5th Grade and Middle & High School students.

Kindergarten - 5th Grade:
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26

Middle & High School:
Monday, July 13 - Friday July 17

Cost is $75 per student or $50 per family.

portlandcatholic.org/summer

For more information or to register, visit:

05/26/2026

Thank you so much to Susan Bowden and Laurie Salamone for their gardening work in the Grotto last week, adding flowers and making it look so beautiful

And a note to all - You’re not too late to become a lasting part of the beauty and heritage of St. Peter’s Church. Personalized engraved pavers are once again available for the Grotto Garden and Courtyard.

Choose your paver size, available location, and inscription, and create a meaningful tribute to your family, loved ones, and faith. Orders received by June 15th will be engraved and installed in time for the Bazaar. Orders received after June 15th, will be installed before the fall.

Paver Pricing
• 12x6 - $550
• 12x12 - $800
• 12x18 - $1050
Jim Ciampi will contact you and can assist you with the design and placement options available. Be a part of this beautiful Grotto project that highlights the heritage, culture, and faith of the St. Peter’s Community

To order and pay securely online, visit: portlandcatholic.org/st-peter-grotto

For more information or to reserve your paver, contact:
Jim Ciampi at [email protected] or 207-712-9205

05/23/2026