Divine Mercy celebrated at Sacred Heart

AUBURN — Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 12, at Sacred Heart Church at the corner of Minot and Western avenues in Auburn.

The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard will escort the Divine Mercy Icon, which was blessed by Saint Pope John Paul II, in procession at the entrance of Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song will follow.

All Honor Guard members from the State of Maine are welcome to attend and walk in the procession with the Icon. Those interested are asked to please arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. with regalia.

All are invited to attend. Sponsored by Andy Valley Knights of Columbus Council 8742. 

Holy Savior Church to hold Divine Mercy Sunday services

RUMFORD — Divine Mercy Sunday will be observed at Holy Savior Church at 2:30 p.m. on April 12. Light refreshments will be available following the service.

Bible lessons, skits at VBS Program in Livermore Falls

LIVERMORE FALLS — Emmanuel Assembly of God, Livermore Falls will be having a VBS Program from 6 to 8:15 p.m., each day, April 20 through 24. Program registration is at 5:45 pm. Each day will be packed with Bible lessons, games, skits, crafts and snacks. Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome.

The theme for this year’s VBS is “Blast to the Past” where kids discover God’s everlasting love.

At Bible Blast to the Past, children will participate in the excitement of Blast to the Past Bash, experience God’s word at Timeless Truth Tent, discover ancient arts and facts through science and crafts at Discovery Ruins, and enjoy snacks and games at Backtrack Bazaar.

Along the way, kids will travel back in time using five mysterious artifacts as their clues. Through Bible Blast to the Past, they will walk away knowing that God will always love them — no matter what.

Dedication service to be held in Turner

TURNER — The Christian Community Church of Turner, 425 Turner Center Road, will be holding a Dedication Service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 3.

According to Kelly Soracco, the church members rented the facility for approximately a year and a half and, in March of 2015, purchased the building and began making plans for a dedication service. “Our desire is to have a house of worship and a house of refuge, and if one of our neighbors experiences a crisis, we would like to be there to bring them the gospel message and also help in practical ways,” said Soracco.

The Rev. Daniel Johnston welcomes everyone to attend.

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