The session scheduled for Sun., Jan. 26 in the hall at Notre Dame has been postponed. The rescheduled date has not yet been determined. Check back for updates.

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has issued the following statement in relation to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 21. Click here to read Cardinal DiNardo's full statement.

Due to inclement weather the Parish Office will be closed today, Jan. 16, and there will be no 12:15PM Mass at Notre Dame.

Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon in Winslow will co-host “Living with Depression” on Sunday, January 26, from 2:00-3:30PM in the hall of Notre Dame Church. Marc Sirois, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dr. Robert Croswell, longtime psychiatrist and Medical Director at MaineGeneral Medical Center will share on depression: it's causes and treatments as well as strategies for living with depression and supporting those who do. This event is being sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon and our Corpus Christi Parish Knights of Columbus Councils.

Faith Formation had been canceled for Sun., Jan. 12. There will be class on Mon., Jan. 13.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which covers the entire state of Maine, is taking steps in response to the current widespread cases of influenza by reinstituting a number of precautions during Masses and other celebrations. Click here to read the full statement.

Epiphany, celebrated this year on January 5, is the traditional time of year to have your home blessed by a priest or the head of the family household. Click here for the prayer ritual.

Our Family Life program will celebrating Epiphany with carols, a king's cake, trivia and prizes! All are welcome!

The use of the Christmas tree is relatively modern. Its origins are found in the medieval mystery plays that depicted the tree of paradise and the Christmas light or candle that symbolized Christ, the Light of the world. According to custom, the Christmas tree is set up just before Christmas and may remain in place until the Solemnity of Epiphany. The lights of the tree are illuminated after the prayer of blessing. In the home the Christmas tree may be blessed by a parent or another family member, in connection with the evening meal on the Vigil of Christmas or at another suitable time on Christmas Day. Click here for the Blessing Ritual.

Click here for a list of movies have been evaluated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the USCCB rating, the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and a brief synopsis of the movie. Browse your TV listings, video store shelves, or your movie service website to find one of these classic gems and recent favorites to share with your family.

Corpus Christi Parish is now on several social media formats. Click here to see the many options!

Traveling for Christmas? Click here to find a list of the Mass times throughout the Diocese.

The feast of the Immaculate Conception is our national patronal feast. Therefore, we are always required to celebrate it as a holy day of obligation in any year that it falls on a Monday through Saturday. The only exception is when December 8 falls on a Sunday, as it does this year. In those years we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent, which takes precedence over the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The observation of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday; however, it is celebrated as a “feast” (i.e., without any obligation to attend Mass).

Due to the inclement weather, there will be no 12:15PM Mass today and the Parish Office will be closed.

“Happy Thanksgiving! One of the things we learn from this holiday is that we are strengthened by each other. The very act of giving thanks puts us outside of ourselves and connects us to others. Thanksgiving is a holiday, but it also needs to be an attitude. When we come to realize that we have received, we give thanks, and that leads to a way of living. To be thankful helps us to see the need to share what we have so that others can be grateful. Generosity is built into gratitude when we focus on the need to share what we have with others. Thanksgiving turns us from individuals each protecting our own corner of the world into a community, and we can be grateful for all those whom God brings into our lives. May you have a blessed day with family and friends.”

Travelling for Thanksgiving? Click here to see a list of Thanksgiving Masses throughout the Diocese of Portland.

Our Summer/Fall Cookware Collection for New Mainers has just wrapped up and we would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to the parishioners of Corpus Christi for their generous support of this project. Over 60 pots, pans and other types of cookware items were collected from your parish, with a monetary value of over $750.00. Your great support of this Catholic Charities Maine project will help these refugee families as they begin a new start in our local communities. Click here to read the full diocesan press release.

Is Advent just "Pre-Christmas"? What are we waiting for? All are invited on November 24 from 3:00-5:00PM in the hall at Notre Dame. Click here to view the event flyer.

On Veterans Day, we remember gratefully the many men and women who have served our country and defended the freedoms we enjoy. Their selfless dedication to duty is the foundation of our wonderful country. In a special way, we recall the many heroes who have given their lives in service to our country. We entrust them to the Lord of life. We pray that those who have died may rest in his peace. Let us honor their memory by living gratefully and generously in service to one another for the good of our country. We thank our veterans for their service, their families for their sacrifice, and we pray for the protection and healing of all who, even now, selflessly preserve our freedom. We keep in prayer as well those who are this day in harm’s way, continuing their service to protect our way of life.

The encouragement and formation of vocations in the Church is the task of all of us. We cannot depend on others to meet our needs. Families, communities, and parishes must help our young people to hear the call that God gives to serve the Church. Click here to read the full statement.