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Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco
(Church physical addresses listed inside)
June 28, 2015
Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321
E-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 -4:30 PM
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 28, 2015
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) Our annual Vacation Bible School begins this Monday, June 29 and
continues through Friday, July 3rd. This is for children in pre-K through
5th grade. (2) Care of the Sick and Dying: Anointing the Sick, Priest
on Call, & SMHC Chaplain: If you know you will be going to the hos-
pital for surgery or other reason, I urge you to ask a priest to administer
the Sacrament of the Sick before or after any Mass rather than wait until
the last moment when no priest may be immediately available. This is something every
priest is happy to do; your family and friends are welcome to join you so they can pray
for you too. It only takes a few minutes; just ask! For serious, unexpected illness, a
Good Shepherd priest is on call at all times (unless impeded by the administration of
other sacraments). At Southern Maine Health Center in Biddeford and at other area
institutions, ask any nurse to contact the Catholic priest on call. Or you can call the
church office (282-3321). Also, Good Shepherd Parish and Holy Spirit Parish
(Kennebunk/Wells/Ogunquit) support the salary of a pastoral care worker at SMHC. Her name is Janice Biasin-Hanson, and she is a Good Shepherd parishioner. When
patients identify themselves as Catholics upon admission, Janice visits them, ensures
that they receive Holy Communion if they so desire, and communicates with the priest
on-call should anyone need the anointing of the sick or prayers for the dying. In this
she is helped by generous extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. We owe a
great debt of thanks to all these wonderful people, including those who regularly bring Holy Communion to the housebound. In Sanford, the priest of St. Therese of Lisieux
Parish (324-2410) covers Goodall Hospital. In Scarborough, priests from St. Maximilian
Kolbe Parish (883-0334) are available as needed for patients at the Gosnell Memorial
Hospice House. In Portland, there are priest-chaplains at Mercy Hospital, and the
Catholic Appeal supports several priests serving the needs of patients at Maine Medi-
cal Center. (3) I also want to insure that the Eucharist is brought to the homebound
and residents of nursing facilities. If you are going to experience short or long term
convalescence and cannot make it to Mass for a few weeks or many months, you
should inform the parish office so a minister can bring you Communion. (4) Thank
You of the Week: Last Sunday, June 21, I attended the annual awards banquet of the St. Joseph Council of the Knights of Columbus. Members of the Daughters of Isabella
were also in attendance, working behind the scenes to prepare and serve the meal. We
were joined by district and state officials, including the State Deputy who was a high
school classmate of mine (many years ago). The event was preceded by praying the
rosary in common in St. Anne’s Chapel. As the awards were presented, highlighting
the many activities of the council – some more known to the public than others – I was
reminded once again how many good works are performed by the members of these Catholic fraternal groups, including the ones in Lyman and Old Orchard Beach. I
heartily recommend members of the parish to join one of them. Their projects support
the parish in many ways, but also reach out to support the needs of others in our
communities. Thank you!
JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 5 - Msgr. Tonne: Two opposing political candidates were debating before a crowd of listeners.
“There are hundreds of ways of making money, but only one honest way,” said one.
“And what’s that?” jeered the other.
“Aha!” shouted the first. “I was sure you wouldn’t know.” - Capper’s Weekly
Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph Church & Ste. Anne Chapel St. Margaret Church St. Philip Church 271 Main St 178 Elm St (Rte 1) 6 Saco Ave 404 Goodwins Mills Rd Saco, Maine 04072 Biddeford, Maine 04005 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Lyman, Maine 04002
St. Brendan Chapel (seasonal) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006
Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques
Vocations: "The measure that you measure with
will be measured back to you.” If you think you
may be called to serve Jesus as a priest, deacon or
in the consecrated life, consider the measure of God’s mercy you will give and receive.
Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 773-6471;
email: [email protected];
or like us on Facebook: VocationsME.
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - June-July 2015
28. Rev. James Plourde, Rev. Michael Seavey
29. Msgr. Andrew Dubois, Rev. Lionel Chouinard
30. Rev. James Lafontaine SJ, Rev. Paul Murray
July 1. Rev. Brad Morin, Rev. Robert Vaillancourt
2. Rev. Raymond Morency, Rev. Normand Richard
3. Rev. William Campbell SJ, Rev. Thomas Lequin 4. Rev. Robert Parent, Rev. Emile Dube
Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment):
3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret
3:30 pm at St. Philip
Religious orders are not formed for the purpose
of gathering together perfect people but those
who have the courage to aim at perfection.
—St. Francis de Sales
Feast Day is Monday,
June 29
Saturday, June 27
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Jeanne Roberge (3rd Ann.) / Marie Ange Beaulieu
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Bruce Paquette (10th Ann.) / Georgette Perreault 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Pierre Louis Beaulieu / Joseph Gagne
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Sniezyk)
Joseph Michaud / Derek & Gage Greene
5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Harvey Paul
Sunday, June 28, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Gerard Levesque / David O. Morse, Sr.
8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Daniel R. Murphy / Juliette Landry
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu) Phyllis McIver / Daniel Garland
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass)
Charles C. Cyr, Sr. / Robert Gosselin
9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Richard & Kathryn Anderson
9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Steve McCarthy (4th Ann.) / Bernadette Bolduc
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Helen Sullivan (8th Ann.) /
For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass) Priscille Jean / Paul Martin
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Monday, June 29
8:00 am St. Margaret: Souls in Purgatory /
St. Anthony for favor received
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Lorraine Stewart (4th Ann.) /
In thanksgiving
Tuesday, June 30
7:00 am Ste Anne: Richard Corriveau / Huguette Daigle
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Evan McBreairty (2nd Ann.) /
Cecile Greenleaf (5th Ann.)
Wednesday, July 1 8:00 am St. Margaret: for the holy Souls in Purgatory
9:00 am St. Philip: Sacred Heart for favor obtained
Thursday, July 2
8:00 am St. Margaret: The Roy Family / Robert McKee
9:00 am St. Philip: Henry Hevey
Friday, July 3
7:00 am Ste Anne: In honor of Ste. Anne
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Memorial Book Names /
Norman LaBranche
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Saturday, July 4 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Marguerite Y. Boivin / Priscilla Fournier (2nd Ann.)
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Roland Boissonneault (1st Ann.) / Ruth & James McGovern
4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Garon Murphy / Madlyn McPherson
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Sniezyk)
Joseph Michaud / Lucien Demeule
5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Maria Harper
Sunday, July 5, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Concisa, Wilfredo, & Nono Garcia / John M. Paquet 8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Richard & Paul Shea / Patricia Pasquerello
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu) Michael Scarks / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass)
Herbert Dale / Robert Gosselin
9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard
9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
S. Theodore Manduca / Bernadette Bolduc
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Gilman Morin / Walter Lapierre (9th Ann.) 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Priscille Jean / Norman Laverriere (10th Ann.)
PARISH LITURGIES
~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~
Normand & Maddy Thibeault celebrated 25 years on June 23
Roger & Lucille Lessard celebrating 55 years on July 4
Note at St. Margaret: Wednesday, 8 am Mass
& Sunday Masses changed to 8 & 9:30 am.
Please pray for the following couples scheduled
to marry soon:
Christopher Cadorette & Kaitlyn Cote
Brian Robillard & Alyson Ernstberger
Sonia Martel (born 1942)
Priscilla Martin (born 1951)
Jeanne Rioux (born 1922) * Peter Bissell (born 1919)
Leopold Nolette (born 1922) * Mary Ledoux (born 1915) May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
SACO MEALS NEEDS HELP! and is seeking a coordinator to oversee
the program, which serves 2 meals/week on Monday & Thursday. On
Thursday they will be in charge of an organized group of dedicated volun-
teers and see that the Meal runs smoothly from prep to service. This is a
great opportunity for an individual or couple. Current coordinators will
continue to work with new coordinator until such time they are comforta-
ble with all aspects of the job (approx. 10 hrs/wk). Please call Renee
Morin at 282-3557 for more information.
Cemeteries of
Good Shepherd Parish
St. Joseph / St. Mary
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 28, 2015
CRUTCHES FOR AFRICA - Together with the Saco Rotary Club, the Social Justice & Peace Commission will be sponsoring a
collection of crutches, canes, and manual wheelchairs to be shipped to Africa. The collection will end with Labor Day weekend. FMI call Bonnie, 282-3954.
The flowers gracing the altar at St. Brendan Chapel this
weekend are provided by Ken & Bonnie Buechs in memory of
her parents, Richard & Kathryn Anderson. For information
on flowers for the Chapel, call Bonnie at 282-3954.
Are you or someone you know… Experiencing God’s
call but not sure how to respond? Attending Mass but
have never completed the Sacraments of Initiation? Interested in
knowing more about the Catholic faith?
The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you!
Join us today for Inquiry to explore and learn more about the
Catholic faith. Please call the Office of Faith Formation at
282-4812 for more information.
Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30-Noon.
Please call Sandy to schedule
an appointment at 282-0747.
SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.sjsbiddeford.org
St. James School is
Service
Academics
Faith
Excellence
St. James School staff partners with parents, parishioners, and our community to provide students with opportunities to become faith-filled Catholics, creative and critical thinkers, life-long learners, and confident contributors to the Church and society.
Alumni Contact Information
Name______________________________Class of_________
Address___________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Telephone Number________________________________
Email Address______________________________________
Would you like to be a class representative? YES NO
Would you like to help with the anniversary? YES NO
Help Us Attend World Youth Day in Poland! Several youth and chaperones from our parish will be attending World Youth Day in Poland next summer (2016). Our principal fundraiser
this summer is to operate a paid parking lot at St Margaret’s Rectory in Old Orchard Beach when it is not being used for church functions. We hope to make it available most of the weekends and some weekdays (including Thursday night fireworks). If you are planning a beach day or making a visit to down-town OOB this summer, we invite you to support our pilgrimage by using our parking lot. To make an additional donation directly, please contact Josh Houde at the parish office: 282-4812x117
or send it to the parish office with a note that it’s for WYD. Thanks!
FAITH FORMATION
Youth Ministry
FMI concerning the following events/programs, contact youth minister,
Josh Houde, 282-4812x117 or [email protected].
Special Invitation: "I am looking for families who love Christ and His
Church and are willing to share that love and time with 1 or 2 UNE students
through a parish host family program. The frequency at which you see the
student(s) can be tailored to the needs and availability of your family and the
student(s). Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and contact me if
you would like to participate or have any questions. Thank you!”
[email protected] ; (207) 751-0438.
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 28, 2015
St. James School Summer Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday
9:00–Noon, June 18th through August 27th.
It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we
thank the following for their contributions
to St. James School:
In memory of Robert Gosselin from Paul & Joyce
Girard; Kenneth Scott; Marian Howe; Edward & Anna Hampson.
In memory of Bertha Carrier from Lucille Gagnon.
Donation to the St. James School Hot Lunch Program from Fred &
Maureen Castle.
Sacramental Banner
Keep an eye out for our traveling Sacramental Banner!
A big, red banner with the names of all our
children, who recently received First Communion
& Confirmation, has traveled to a new Church
location every 2 weeks. This week it will be
traveling from St. Margaret to Most Holy Trinity.
Registration deadline is June 30th for the Weekend
Pilgrimage to Pope Francis’ visit! Register now!
Departing from Portland on Friday, September 25, and
returning Monday, September 28. Cost is $795/pp for dbl occupancy.
FMI go to: www.portlanddiocese.org/world-meeting-families.
The Papal Mass will be Sunday afternoon, September 27. No tickets
are needed to attend the Mass. More info available at
www.worldmeeting2015.org. Registration deadline is June 30th!
Or ask Josh & Pam Houde about other ways to attend:
[email protected]; 282-4812x117.
Attention Men:
There will be NO meeting
Sat., July 4th because of the Holiday.
The next meeting will be July 11th. FMI call Ken Greenleaf, 590-5805; or
Dave Dube, 590-5198.
Adult/Family Ministry
Where Are You? St. James will be gearing up for its twenty-fifth
anniversary in a few years. We want to create a database of alumni
but we need your help! You can email your contact information to
[email protected] or mail this form to St. James
School, Alumni Database, 25 Graham St., Biddeford, ME 04005.
Thank you!
R.C.I.T – If you are a middle school or high school teen seeking to become Catholic or receive your sacraments of Confirma-tion and/or First Communion, Josh & Pam Houde invite you to join the Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens (R.C.I.T.). The
group’s schedule is somewhat flexible, especially during the summer. For questions, or to register, please contact youth minister, Josh Houde, using the contact information above.
Fr. Jack Dickinson’s Farewell Parish Celebration
will be on July 19th at St. Joseph Church Hall after 11 am Mass
from 12 to 2 pm. Refreshments will be served. Please come join
us to thank him for his ministry and to wish him well in studying!
Donations to food pantries at all our churches:
This week: Rice-a-Roni & Hamburger Helper
Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: Sunday, July 5,
1 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary at 2:30, a teaching
by Bernadette Cyr, and laying on of hands for prayers of healing.
FMI call 284-6286 or visit www.littlehouseofprayer.com. Also, all are
welcome to come recite the Rosary, daily at 10 am & 2 pm.
Save the Date: Our 38th Annual Campfire Mass Celebration
is Saturday, July 18. FMI go to the above website.
Out of Offertory Envelopes? Here are a few options:
1) Call the office or request them at our website:
www.goodshepherdparish.us/good-shepherd-q-a and we'll get a
replacement set mailed to you. In the meantime, just use plain
envelopes for your contributions; write your name and envelope
number on them, and your gifts will be credited to you.
2) Try our Online Giving System called WeShare:
www.goodshepherdparish.weshareonline.org/index.aspx. You can
make a one-time or recurring donation using your credit card,
checking or savings account. It’s easy AND quick!
The Annual Gas Card Raffle of St. Joseph
Council is going on. Five winners will receive a
$200 gas card. Only 300 tickets will be sold and the drawing will be held
on September 13. Tickets are available from any Council member, the
parish office or contact Mike, 468-0106; [email protected]. This
raffle benefits the Parish and the Knights’ Charity Fund.
Knights Corner
Offertory Collection Report *includes second collections
Week Year to Date*
June 13-14, 2015 $ 31,607 $1,436,936
June 14-15, 2014 $ 30,186 $1,476,805
Difference $ 1,421 $ (39,869) -2.7%
* Landscape & Grounds: $5,924
Second Collection Next Weekend - – Buildings & Maintenance: Good Shepherd Parish has a large number of properties and buildings
that are our responsibility to maintain. We also have 3 properties listed
for sale and one vacant rectory that we must manage until they are sold
or disposed. Most of these facilities are aging and regularly require all
sorts of repair and maintenance. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Philip Church in Lyman holds its annual "INDOOR YARD SALE'' on Sat., July 11 (8 am till 3 pm) & on Sun., July 12
(8 am till 2 pm). Items may be dropped off before the two weekend Masses or arrangements may be made. We do not accept white appliances, mattresses, TV's or computers. FMI call: Gisele Lynes, 499-7453 or Donna Bilodeau, 499-7490.
Room is still available for the Summer Program
at Northeast Catholic College in Warner, NH! The Collegiate Summer
Program offers participants the opportunity to study theology, philoso-
phy, literature and political science. Students also attend daily Mass and
enjoy sports, socials and day trips, such as hiking and canoeing. The
program is for students entering their sophomore through senior years
of high school in the fall of 2015, as well as those who have just gradu-
ated high school. This two-week session runs from Sunday, July 26 to
Saturday, August 8. Register today at www.NortheastCatholic.edu!
FMI call 603.456.2656 or email [email protected].
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 28, 2015
St. Joseph Church Parishioners: REORGANIZING ENTRYWAYS -
In several places on the foyer walls of the double door entry from the
parking lot, there are small wooden crosses with names of individuals
inscribed on them. There are multiple wood framed hanging boards that
hold these crosses. In an effort to reduce clutter, remove tables and to re
-organize that space, we will be removing those crosses from the walls.
Anyone wanting to claim the cross bearing the name of a family
member or deceased loved one can call the office to pick it up. We will
hold them for a short time, so please don't delay in retrieving it. ― Respectfully, Parish Administration
All are invited to our Ongoing Parish Devotions Divine Mercy Chaplet
Tuesdays at 3 pm, Most Holy Trinity's Reservation Chapel
Marc Ciaraldi, 286-9755
Friends of Fr. Zenon Decary: Healing Service Every 1st Mon/month (except Jan/Feb) at 10 am, Ste. Anne’s Chapel
Pat Frechette, 283-3205
Holy Face of Jesus Prayer Group Sundays at Noon, 35 Bradbury St.
Norm Girard, 937-8267
Medjugorje Prayer Group Thursdays at 7 pm, 35 Bradbury St.
Andy Pellerin, 282-5074
Most Holy Trinity Faith Sharing Group: Scripture & Ministry
Every 2 weeks on Mondays at 11 am, MHT Conference Room
Doris Buonomo, 286-9967
Recitation of the Rosary Daily at 10 am & 2 pm, Little House of Prayer
Bernadette Cyr, 284-6286
Every evening at 6 pm, Notre Dame Church
Wilfrid Cassette, 284-9409
Spouse of the Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting Fridays at 6:30 pm ; Rosary and laying on of hands for healing
35 Bradbury St. * Lucille Simard, 284-7627
Memorial for the Unborn at St. Joseph Cemetery Thursdays during summer at 6:30 pm, Rosary Prayer Gathering
Sean Good, 282-0156
The Biddeford School & RSU 23 OOB School Child Nutrition
Departments are sponsoring the USDA Summer Food Service
Program. Free meals are provided to kids, ages 0 to 18 as follows:
Bidd High School: 6/22/15 - 8/21/15. 20 Maplewood Ave.
Lunch: 11:30-12:30 pm.
Canopy Park Community Ctr: 6/22/15 - 8/21/15. 46 Sullivan St.
Lunch: 11:30-12:00 pm.
Bidd Middle School: 7/6/15 - 8/7/15 (Mon-Thurs). 25 Tiger Way.
Breakfast: 7:45-8:30 am.
Loranger Middle School, OOB: 6/29/15 - 8/14/15. 148 Saco Ave.
Breakfast: 7:45-8:15 am; Lunch: 11:30-12:00 pm.
Come and join us for great food, music, activities & fun! FMI & other
sites that offer breakfast/lunch, contact Sandy Lewis, [email protected].
Thank you! for your support in the fundraising Yard Sale. We almost tripled our last yard sale, and made $1,148.10!! Heartfelt gratitude from the Staff, Board and Residents of the Esther Residence.
We are looking for volunteers for our parish Outreach effort, which serves needy families & individuals in our communities,
through referrals to local & state agencies for systemic support, and
through financial assistance for such needs as food, clothing, oil, elec-
tricity, etc. If you think this is volunteer work that you are being
called to do, and would like to learn more about how our Outreach
Program works, please call the GSP office at 282-3321. Leave your
name and contact info, and one of our current Outreach Coordinators
will get back to you asap. Jesus calls us to serve our brothers and sis-
ters in need; “Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me.”
Please consider volunteering with Outreach!