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Photo courtesy of Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland GOAL MET -- The goal and objectives of the $2.3 million “Beginning a New Century of Faith” capital campaign at Holy Family Parish in Greenville have been met. The project includes constructing a new church, parish hall, and offices, as well as renovating the current rectory.
Photo courtesy of Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland GOAL MET -- The goal and objectives of the $2.3 million “Beginning a New Century of Faith” capital campaign at Holy Family Parish in Greenville have been met. The project includes constructing a new church, parish hall, and offices, as well as renovating the current rectory.

Greenville parish to join Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine on Friday

Contributed • March 23, 2022

GREENVILLE – On Friday, March 25, Bishop Robert Deeley will join Pope Francis and the bishops of the world in making an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All are invited to gather at Holy Family Church, located on 145 Pritham Avenue in Greenville, at 11:45 a.m. to watch the livestream of the Act of Consecration in Portland.

The service will include all five decades of the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Fatima Prayer, The Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Angelus Prayer, and more. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to participate via livestream at www.portlandcatholic.org/livestreamed-liturgies. 

At 4 p.m., there will be a half hour of silent eucharistic adoration, followed by the Stations of the Cross, the Act of Consecration Prayer, and then “Soup for the Soul to Go.” 

Many other parishes also plan to hold services to join in the Act of Consecration and in praying for the people of Ukraine. In some cases, plans are still being finalized, so please check back for the latest times and details at www.portlanddiocese.org/act-consecration-russia-immaculate-heart-mary.

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