Welcome to the Parish of the Holy Martyrs of North America. A view of the altar at Holy Martyrs Parish This web site is dedicated in honor of the Parishioners of Holy Martyrs Parish in grateful remembrance of all those who have worked, in so many ways, for the enrichment of the life of this parish. Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 AM Communion Service: Thursdays 7:30 AM Confessions: Saturday 3:15 - 3:35PM and by appointment Visitors and parishioners pass through the Narthex from the entrance doors as they enter the church where they are greeted and welcomed. We hope you feel welcome as you enter and explore our parish web site Feel free to come back and visit often as we continue to build and add to the site. Of course, know that you are always welcome to visit and worship with us in person too.

Weekday Mass and Rosary Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 am Communion Service: Thursdays at 7:30 am Rosary: Immediately following all weekday Masses All are welcome to attend the rosary after the weekday Masses. For more information please see the Rosary Group page.

Holy Martyrs' Masses are broadcast Sunday evenings on Time Warner Cable's TV4. The entire Mass is recorded and broadcasted the following weekend. Time Warner Cable customers can watch our mass every Sunday at

10:00AM and 4:00PM. Our parish welcomes visitors, summer guests, and new members. New members

are asked to make an appointment with Fr. Ford for registration. We welcome and encourage summer guests to participate in parish events. Please see our Office section of our site for further registration details.

† The Holy Martyrs of North America †

Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth, Maine, is the first U.S. church dedicated to the Jesuit Martyrs of North America. Three of the martyr's relics are at our church - Saints John deBrebeuf, S.J., Gabriel Lalemant, S.J., and Charles Garnier, S.J. - all of whom where martyred in northern New England or eastern Canada. Most of the North American Martyrs were killed by the Iroquois and Huron tribes. Here is a complete list of the eight North American Martyrs: Brother Rene Goupil, S.J., who died on September 29th, 1642. He was martyred while praying the rosary to the Blessed Mother. Father Isaac Jogues, S.J., who was put to death on October 18, 1646, after undergoing many tortures and months of enslavement. John Lalande, a lay missionary, who was decapitated while trying to bury the body of Father Jogues. He died on October 19, 1646. Father Anthony Daniel, S.J., who was shot by an Iroqios war party on July 4, 1648. His body was thrown into his burning chapel. Father John deBrebeuf, S.J., who was tortured at the stake, died on March 16, 1649, after hours of agony. Father Gabriel Lalemant, S.J., who endured the same tortures as Father deBrebeuf, but lived until the next day, March 17, 1649. Father Charles Garnier, S.J., who was martyred while baptizing in his mission church of St. Jean, on December 7, 1649. Father Noel Chabanel, S.J., who escaped the attack at the mission of St. Jean but was betrayed the next day by his guide while attempting to reach Fort St. Marie. He died on December 8, 1649. Ite missa est. Go forth, you are sent. Narthex | Office | Rel. Ed. | Organizations | History HOME | E-mail Send web site related e-mail to Holy Martyrs Webmaster © Copyright 2002. All rights reserved. Click here for more information.