On the Solemnity of All Saints, more commonly known as All Saints’ Day, Catholics celebrate the saints, both known and unknown. We honor all those who have been faithful disciples of Christ and who now rejoice in God’s presence.
The saints inspire us and give us a model of Christian living to follow. On All Saints’ Day, we reflect on our own call to holiness and give thanks to God for the graces he has given us and the promise of eternal life that awaits us. While our communion with fellow Christians brings us closer to Christ, our communion with the saints joins us to Christ. (CCC 947).
In the early Church, remembrance of the saints focused on martyrs. Early Christians wanted to make sure those who died for their beliefs were not forgotten. From at least the fourth century, the Eastern Church had a festival honoring saints, and in the early seventh century, Pope Boniface IV consecrated the Pantheon of Rome to the Blessed Virgin and all the martyrs.
About 100 years later, Pope Gregory III established the date as November 1 when he consecrated a chapel to all the martyrs in St. Peter’s Basilica and ordered an annual celebration. Originally, the November 1 feast was only celebrated in Rome, but in the eight century, Pope Gregory IV extended it to the entire Church.
All Saints' Day is a holy day of obligation. In 2021, however, the obligation to attend Mass is dispensed because the solemnity falls on a Monday. Nevertheless, special Masses are planned at many parishes, and all are invited and encouraged to gather and celebrate the Church's saints and martyrs.
Below you will find Mass times listed by cities and towns. Click here for a list by parish.
Auburn
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish:
Sacred Heart Church, 8 Sacred Heart Place - Monday, November 1, at 7:45 a.m.
Augusta
St. Michael Parish:
St. Augustine Church, 75 Northern Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 7:30 a.m.
St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 41 Western Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Baileyville
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish:
St. James the Greater Church, 15 Hillside Street - Monday, November 1, at 5:30 p.m.
Bangor
St. Paul the Apostle Parish:
St. John Church, 217 York Street - Monday, November 1, at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
St. Mary Church, 768 Ohio Street - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Bar Harbor
Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord:
Holy Redeemer Church, 56 Mount Desert Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Biddeford
Good Shepherd Parish:
St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Bradley
Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord:
St. Ann Church, 84 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Bridgton
St. Joseph Parish:
St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Brunswick
All Saints Parish:
St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant Street - Monday, November 8, at 8 a.m.
Bucksport
Stella Maris Parish:
St. Vincent de Paul Church, 60 Franklin Street - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Calais
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish:
Immaculate Conception Church, 31 Calais Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Camden
St. Brendan the Navigator Parish:
Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union Street, Camden - Monday at 6:30 p.m., preceded by eucharistic adoration at 5:30 p.m.
Cape Elizabeth
St. John Paul II Parish:
St. Bartholomew Church, 8 Two Lights Road - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
Caribou
Parish of the Precious Blood:
Holy Rosary Church, 34 Vaughn Street - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Dexter
Our Lady of the Snows Parish:
St. Anne Church, 64 Free Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Dover-Foxcroft
Our Lady of the Snows Parish:
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 43 High Street - Monday, November 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Eagle Lake
St. John Vianney Parish:
St. Mary Church, 3443 Aroostook Road - Monday, November 1, at 11 a.m.
East Millinocket
Christ the Divine Mercy Parish:
St. Peter Church, 58 Cedar Street, East Millinocket - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Eastport
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish:
St. Joseph Church, 51 Washington Street - Monday, November 1, at noon
Ellsworth
St. Joseph Parish:
St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street - Monday, November 1, 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Falmouth
Parish of the Holy Eucharist:
Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road - Monday, November 1, at 5:30 p.m.
Farmington
St. Joseph Parish:
St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Fort Kent
St. John Vianney Parish:
St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 4 p.m.
Gorham
St. Anthony of Padua Parish:
St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Greenville
Holy Family Parish:
Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 5 p.m.
Houlton
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish:
St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Howland
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish:
St. Leo the Great Church, 18 River Road - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Jackman
St. Anthony of Padua Parish:
St. Faustina Church, 370 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Jay
St. Rose of Lima Parish:
St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, Jay - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Kennebunk
Holy Spirit Parish:
St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road - Monday, November 1, at 9:15 a.m.
Kittery
Parish of the Ascension of the Lord:
St. Raphael Church, 6 Whipple Road - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Lewiston
Prince of Peace Parish:
Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 122 Ash Street - Monday, November 1, at 7 a.m.
Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Limerick
St. Matthew Parish:
St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
Lincoln
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish:
St. Mary of Lourdes Church, 142 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 10:30 a.m.
Lisbon Falls
Prince of Peace Parish:
Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Madawaska
Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish:
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 337 St. Thomas Street - Monday, November 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Machias
St. Peter the Fisherman Parish:
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Madison
Christ the King Parish:
St. Sebastian Church, 161 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 8 p.m.
Norway
St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish:
St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
Pittsfield
St. Agnes Parish:
St. Agnes Church, 238 Detroit Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Portland
Our Lady of Hope Parish:
St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes:
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street - Monday, November 1, 12:15 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley
Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
St. Peter Church, 72 Federal Street - Monday, November 1, at 7 a.m.
Presque Isle
Parish of the Precious Blood:
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church - Monday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Rangeley
Our Lady of the Lakes Parish:
St. Luke Church, 19 Lake Street - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Rumford
Parish of the Holy Savior:
St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 8:15 a.m.
Saint Agatha
Our Lady of the Valley Parish:
St. Agatha Church, 379 Main Street - Monday, November 1 at 6 p.m.
Saint Francis
St. John Vianney Parish:
St. John Vianney Parish:
St. Charles Borromeo Church, 912 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Sanford
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish:
Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue - Monday, November 1, at 7:30 a.m.
Scarborough
St. John Paul II Parish:
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough - Monday, November 1 at 6 p.m. - Children of the parish are invited to dress up as their favorite saint for the Mass and then are invited to head to the church hall where parishioners are invited to hand out candy and treats.
South Portland
St. John Paul II Parish:
Church of the Holy Cross, 124 Cottage Road - Monday, November 1, at 9 a.m.
Stratton
Our Lady of the Lakes Parish:
St. John Church, 76 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Van Buren
St. Peter Chanel Parish:
St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, 174 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
Waterville
Corpus Christi Parish:
Notre Dame Church, 116 Silver Street - Monday, November 1, at 12:15 p.m.
Wells
Holy Spirit Parish:
St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
Westbrook
St. Anthony of Padua Parish:
St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street - Monday, November 1, at 5 p.m.
Windham
St. Anthony of Padua Parish:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
Winthrop
St. Michael Parish:
St. Francis Xavier. 130 U.S. Route 133 - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
Yarmouth
Parish of the Holy Eucharist:
Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street - Monday, November 1, at 8 a.m.
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