Frequent Questions

Request pastoral care when hospitalized?

Please request to be listed in the hospital as “Roman Catholic” to assure pastoral care (e.g. Holy Communion and/or Anointing of the Sick) from the hospital chaplain. Please note: Due to Federal regulations (HIPAA) protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, hospitals cannot release any patient information, i.e. Roman Catholic in the hospital directory without patient consent.
 

Include a family member in the Prayer Intentions for the Sick?

You or a family member may notify the parish office at (207) 217-6740. You will remain on the Prayer List in the bulletin for four (4) weeks, at which time you will need to make another request.
 

Schedule a Mass Intention?

Please come to the parish office (located in the basement of St. John's Church), Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.  Please see our Updated Mass Intention Policy
 

Request a Godparent/Sponsor Certificate?

Anyone seeking to be a Godparent or a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation must be a registered parishioner, practicing Catholic (attending Sunday Mass regularly), at least 16 years old and have received Confirmation. Anyone who is married, must be in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. Please call the parish office at (207) 217-6740 or click on this link to make a request online.
 

Seek a Marriage Annulment?
Anyone in need of an annulment should call one of the parish priests to begin the process.
 

Coordinate Funeral Arrangements?
In the event of a death, the funeral director will contact the parish office to coordinate the funeral arrangements. Family members are encouraged to meet with a priest to plan the funeral liturgy.