Easter Vigil

The Missale Romanum reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the "mother of all vigils," the "greatest and most noble of all solemnities." On this night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ's passage from death to life.

The Vigil, by its very nature is to take place in the dark. It is not begun before nightfall.

You will find Mass times below listed by city/town. For a listing by parish, click here.

Auburn

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish:

Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Augusta

St. Michael Parish:

St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 41 Western Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Bangor

St. Paul the Apostle Parish:

St. John Church, 217 York Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Biddeford

Good Shepherd Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Bridgton

St. Joseph Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Brunswick

All Saints Parish:

St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Calais

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish:

Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Camden

St. Brendan the Navigator Parish:

Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Dexter

Our Lady of the Snows Parish:

St. Anne Church, 64 Free Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

East Millinocket

Christ the Divine Mercy Parish:

St. Peter Church, 58 Cedar Street – Easter Vigil at 8 p.m.

Ellsworth

St. Joseph Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Fort Kent

St. John Vianney Parish:

St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Frenchville

Our Lady of the Valley Parish:

St. Luce Church, 441 U.S. Route One - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Greenville

Holy Family Parish:

Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Houlton

St. Mary of the Visitation Parish:

St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Jay

St. Rose of Lima Parish:

St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street - Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and Celebration of the Passion of Our Lord at 6 p.m.

Lewiston

Prince of Peace Parish:

Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 122 Ash Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Limerick

St. Matthew Parish:

St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Lincoln

 

Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish:

St. Mary of Lourdes Church, 142 Main Street, Lincoln - Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30 p.m.

Lisbon Falls

Prince of Peace Parish:

Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Machias

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish:

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Madawaska

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish:

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 309 St. Thomas Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Madison

Christ the King Parish:

St. Sebastian Church, 161 Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Mechanic Falls

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish:

Our Lady of Ransom Church, 117 Elm Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Newcastle

All Saints Parish:

St. Patrick Church, 380 Academy Hill Road - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Old Town

Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord:

Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street - Sacrament of Reconciliation at 6:30 p.m. and Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Portland

Cathedral of the immaculate Conception:

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street - Easter Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 8 p.m.

Our Lady of Hope Parish:

St. Joseph Church, 673 Stevens Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Presque Isle

Parish of the Precious Blood:

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 333 Main Street, Presque Isle - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Rumford

Parish of the Holy Savior:

St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Scarborough

St. John Paul II Parish:

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

South Berwick

Parish of the Ascension of the Lord:

Our Lady of the Angels Church, 4 Angels' Way - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Stratton

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish:

St. John Church, 76 Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass

Van Buren

St. Peter Chanel Parish:

St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, 174 Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Wells

Holy Spirit Parish:

St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Westbrook

St. Anthony of Padua Parish:

St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Winslow

Corpus Christi Parish:

St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.

Yarmouth

Parish of the Holy Eucharist:

Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street - Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.