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St. Athanasius Catholic Church

Diocese of Portland in Maine

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Address

126 Maine Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276

About St. Athanasius Catholic Church

St. Athanasius Catholic Church on Maine Avenue in Rumford is one of two worship sites in the Parish of the Holy Savior, a community stretching across the foothills of Western Maine under the Diocese of Portland. Pastor Fr. Aaron Damboise leads a congregation that gathers for daily weekday Mass, two Saturday vigil options, and a livestreamed Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m., with Friday Eucharistic Adoration and a monthly Knights of Columbus breakfast rounding out parish life.

St. Athanasius Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Rumford, Maine, part of the Diocese of Portland in Maine. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 9:30 AM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9:30 AM(Also live-streamed on Parish website)

Monday

8:15 AM

Tuesday

8:15 AM(At Our Lady of the Snows, Bethel)

Wednesday

8:15 AM(At St. Athanasius & St. John, Rumford)

Thursday

8:15 AM

Friday

8:15 AM(Adoration @ 9 am)

Saturday

4 PM
6 PM(At Our Lady of the Snows, Bethel)

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Sunday

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Saturday

3 PM - 3:45 PMor by appointment
5:30 PM - 5:50 PMAt Our Lady of the Snows, Bethel

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 9 AM (At St. Athanasius & St. John, Rumford. Cancelled if there is a funeral.)

Programs & Ministries

Youth Ministry

Youth Bible Study

teens

Schedule: Saturday, 10 AM, biweekly

Approximately every other Saturday. Specific dates listed for Feb-May.

Bible Study

Bible Study

Schedule: Saturday, 10 AM

Bible Study Approximately every other Saturday at 10 a.m., Parish Hall Feb 28; Mar 14, 28; April 11; May 2, 30 Adoration Fridays at 9 a.m. at St. A & J *Cancelled if there is a funeral. Parish Breakfa

Adult Bible Class

Adults

Schedule: Thursday, 6:30 PM, weekly

Enhance your understanding of the Sunday readings with a group of like-minded Christians.

Rosary Groups

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Friday, 7:30 AM, weekly

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Wednesday, 8 AM, weekly

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Tuesday, 7:30 AM, weekly

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Thursday, 7:30 AM, weekly

Rosary

All ages

Schedule: Monday, 7:30 AM, weekly

Men's Groups

Men's Group

Schedule: Thursday, 6:30 PM

Knights of Columbus & Daughters of Isabella Adult Bible Class Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Enhance your understanding of the Sunday readings with a group of like-minded Christians. Famil

Other Ministries

Family Fun Nights

All ages

Schedule: Friday, 5:30 PM, monthly

One Friday a month. Specific dates listed for 2026.

Parish Breakfast

All ages

Schedule: Sunday, monthly

First Sunday of the month, after Mass. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus & Daughters of Isabella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Athanasius Catholic Church? ▼

St. Athanasius Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 9:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

When is confession at St. Athanasius Catholic Church? ▼

St. Athanasius Catholic Church confession times: Sunday 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM; Saturday 3 PM - 3:45 PM, 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Athanasius Catholic Church? ▼

Yes, St. Athanasius Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, 6 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Athanasius Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, St. Athanasius Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:15 AM.

Where is St. Athanasius Catholic Church located? ▼

St. Athanasius Catholic Church is located at 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford, ME 04276. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Athanasius Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼

Yes, St. Athanasius Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 9 AM.

Nearby Catholic Churches

Our Lady of the Snows Mission (Parish of the Holy Savior)

Bethel, ME

13.9 miles away

St. Rose of Lima (St. Joseph & St. Rose of Lima Parishes)

Jay, ME

18.3 miles away

St. Joseph (St. Joseph & St. Rose of Lima Parishes)

Farmington, ME

21.8 miles away

St. Catherine of Sienna (St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish of Western Maine Lakes & Foothills Cluster)

Norway, ME

23.2 miles away

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Oxford, ME

28.9 miles away

St. Luke Catholic Church

Rangeley, ME

29.1 miles away

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