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Parish-Wide

St. Brendan's Needs Teachers!

St. Brendan the Navigator needs teachers and teacher's assistants for all grades levels for this Fall. This includes the churches of Our Lady of Good Hope, St. Francis and St. Bernard.

Have you ever considered becoming a catechist? It's not as difficult as you may think or fear. The parish will be offering a training session on August 16th for all teachers, assistants and potential teachers. The lesson books contain lesson plans, how to and tips plus fun activities. The books are easy and fun to work with. Even if you are not at all sure you want to teach, come to the training session. It will help you decide. It is rewarding work, and many teachers tell of how they have grown "in the knowledge and love of the Lord" just by teaching! Please seriously consider becoming a teacher or assistant!

You may contact: Christine Cammelieri, Our Lady of Good Hope

Jennifer Parker, St. Francis of Assisi

Kathleen Daley, St. Bernard using their e-mail address.

Just type first name.last name@portlanddiocese.org or call 236-4785.

Many are Called few Volunteer!

We are looking for Catholic volunteers at the Maine State Prison (MSP). Currently we have many other denominations who volunteer, but Catholics have not come forward as readily. It is very rewarding doing God’s work in prison. There are many Catholics in prison who are Catholics in name only who need other Catholics to instruct them on the teachings of the Church, RCIA, Bible study, work with inmates in a group, or in a one on one setting. It is time you use the gifts the Lord gave you to help others in prison.

For more information, call Chaplin (Deacon) Walter Foster at 273-5300 ext 50141 or write to : Chaplin (Deacon) Walter Foster, MSP, 807 Cushing Road, Warren, Maine 04864.

“I was in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:36

Parish Events Coordinators

Volunteers are needed in each of the 3 churches of our Parish to coordinate shared events. For more information call the Pastoral Life Office at 236-4785 or toll free 1-877-236-4785.

Home Visitation

Home visitation is a special ministry that brings our church community to those members of our parish who are unable to attend Mass because of illness, age and other physical reasons. If you know of any parishioner who would like a visit or communion call please call Susan Shatel, PLC or Deacon Bob Cleveland at 236-4785 or toll free 1-877-236-4785.

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St. Bernard

New volunteer opportunities will be posted as we get them.

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Our Lady of Good Hope

New volunteer opportunities will be posted as we get them.

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St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi (Belfast) Soup Kitchen

Volunteers wanted for the Belfast Soup Kitchen.
We need prep staff, cooks, and cleaners.
Currently we are serving about 40 guests daily.
Summer parishioneers are especially welcome.
All members of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish are invited
to stop in for lunch and to see what we do.
We are located at 9 Field St., Suite 224; Belfast, ME 04915
You can reach us at (207) 338-4845.