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Join us for a one-day Family Pilgrimage to
St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belfast, Maine!-
Tuesday, August 11, 2026Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi
- 9:30 AM Deluxe motorcoach departure from St. Matthew Church in Hampden
- 10:30 AM St. Francis Church Tour & Confessions/Meditation
- 11:30 AM Holy Mass with Msgr. Dubois
- 12:15 PM Lunch (bring your own or buy downtown- not included in cost)
- Downtown Belfast Harborwalk & ice cream/sorbet treat (included in cost)
- 2:30 PM Visit to Moose Point State Park (park fees included in cost)
- 4:30 PM Depart for Hampden
- 5:30 Arrival at St. Matthew's Church
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All events are rain or shine!
- Relax and enjoy deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Pray the Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy en route to and from Belfast
- Receive the Sacrament of Confession & pray the "Seven Moments Meditation"
- Challenge your kids to a scavenger hunt inside the Church
- View and venerate a first-class relic of St. Francis of Assisi
- Gain a plenary indulgence & attend Holy Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church
- Indulge in handcrafted ice cream/sorbet at Wild Cow Creamery
- Explore walking trails, ocean views, and playground at Moose Point State Park
- Enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, food, and faith with your Parish Family!
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More Information:All ages are welcome including babies, toddlers, teens, and grandparents! The first step is to secure your spot on SignupGenius (see link at right). Motorcoach seats are limited to 55 pilgrims. There will be a waitlist in case of last-minute cancellations. Once your spot is reserved, you will be sent a link to make your payment with a credit card or you may stop by the Parish office to pay by cash/check within 5 days of reserving your seat.
PILGRIMAGE COST: $30/individual; $50/couple; $70/family of 3 or 4; $100 family of 5 or more (*must be living in same household to receive discount). Financial assistance is available at payment link upon request.
The cost above includes: bus fare/state park fees, ice cream/sorbet treat, and afternoon refreshments (does not include lunch, Church donation, or a tip for the bus driver). Additional donations will help families needing financial assistance.
There is an opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence during this pilgrimage (please click Diocese link below to learn more).
Year of St. Francis | Diocese of Portland
Questions? Please call 217-6740 x1300.
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