Mission

The Parish and Community Outreach Ministry seeks out and assists those in need, materially and spiritually, in the parish and the community. The Ministry serves community members through both ongoing and seasonal ministries.

Mildred's Food Pantry - Houlton

Housed in the basement of St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church, Mildred's Food Pantry provides food to community members in need of assistance.

Open every Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-10:30am

When the pantry is open, walk-in to request food. If you are homebound, call 532-9122 to set up a time to pick-up food.

To volunteer for the food pantry, contact Food Pantry Coordinator Donna Lathrop by calling the parish office at 207-532-2871.

Cross Cafe

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, in conjunction with the Food Pantry, the Cross Cafe provides free coffee, tea, snacks and fellowship to anyone interesting in coming visiting.

The Cafe is located in the basement of St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church. In addition to refreshments, the Cafe has informational resources for individuals who may be experiencing a life crisis.

To volunteer for the Cafe, contact Lynette Dobbs by calling the parish office at 207-532-2871.

Bereavement Ministry

Bereavement Ministers provide a meal after a funeral to families grieving the loss of a loved one. They set up, cook, and clean-up so that families can take time to grieve.

If you would like to volunteer for the bereavement ministry, fill out this online form.

To request a funeral at St. Mary's, contact the parish office at 207-532-2871.

Visitation to the Homebound

St. Mary's and St. Agnes have trained Eucharistic Ministers who bring Holy Eucharist (Communion) to parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized.

To request a visit from a Eucharistic Minister, contact the parish office at 207-532-2871.

St. Mary's Pro-Life Ministry & Meals for Parents

St. Mary's Pro-Life Ministry is focused on providing resources and support that are not provided by other agencies for parents who are expecting a child; providing education and formation to parishioners about the need to protect life at all stages; and being a witness to the greater community for the value of human life at all stages, particularly by helping to planning and implement the 40 Days for Life Campaign in Houlton.

For more information about Pro-Life Ministry, contact Clare Desrosiers by calling the parish office at 207-532-2871.

Meals for Parents provides two weeks of suppers for families who recently had a baby and are in need of some support as they transition to life with a newborn. If your family is expecting a new baby, contact Clare Desrosiers to request meals.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

A ministry sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is held on Thanksgiving Day from 12:00-2:00pm. 

The free dinner is for anyone who wants to share in this holiday with St. Mary's.

Donations of food, money, and time are always accepted.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, contact the parish office at 207-532-2871.