SACO — Due to the pandemic, many traditions of Lent look different this year. But Maine parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Portland are being creative and flexible in ensuring that those traditions not only continue, but flourish.
Over the course of Lent, several weekly and individual dinners will be offered in takeout and curbside style in different areas.
In York County, dinners will be served in Saco and Sanford.
In Saco, Lenten haddock suppers will be available for takeout on the Fridays of Lent (through March 26) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Most Holy Trinity Church on 271 Main St. in Saco. The cost is $11 for adults and $6 for children. Order in advance by calling (207) 618-7662.
In Sanford, the St. Thomas Council of the Knights of Columbus will offer take-out Lenten Haddock Dinners on Friday, March 5, and Friday, March 12. The meals will include baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and two chocolate chip cookies. The cost is $12 paid in advance. Pickup will be at the St. Ignatius Gymnasium, located on 25 Riverside Avenue in Sanford. To order, call Terry Sylvanus at (207) 324-0967 or Rick Southwick at (207) 850-1343.
Lenten meals will also be served in Brunswick, Gorham, Old Town and Westbrook.
Updates and additions will be made at www.portlanddiocese.org/parish-lenten-meals
The Diocese of Portland has launched a special Lent web section (www.portlanddiocese.org/lent-resources) featuring a variety of resources to assist parishioners in their Lenten journey. In the section, you can find Mass times; Holy Week information; Scripture study and other faith-enriching offerings at parishes, both in-person and livestreamed; virtual and in-person retreat and parish mission opportunities; confession opportunities; Stations of the Cross schedules; “Echoing God’s Word in the Catholic Community;” “Saints of Lent;” Lectio Divina in English and Spanish; a “Sharing Our Gifts” section providing outlets for charitable giving; messages from Pope Francis and more. The section will be updated throughout Lent with updates and additional events as they are confirmed.
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