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Good Shepherd Parish
Biddeford Lyman Old Orchard Beach Saco Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30 / Churches listed inside
Mailing Address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321 e-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us
January 25, 2015
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu (1) Last weekend, we began Sundays in ordinary time. This season is
called ordinary because we count off the ordinal numbers every week
(2, 3, 4, etc). “It is a quiet period that offers a breather between the
intense celebrations of the mysteries of the birth, death, and rising of
Jesus Christ” (Paul Turner, Pastoral Companion to the Roman Missal).
The clergy wear green vestments during ordinary time as a symbol of
Christian hope. The season of Lent will begin on February 18, Ash Wednesday.
(2) Two weeks ago, Bishop Deeley issued a letter to the “Catholic Faithful of the
Diocese,” announcing “the happy news that we have surpassed our 2014 Catholic
Appeal goal of $2.7 million.” I am delighted to inform you that as of January 15,
Good Shepherd parishioners pledged 880 gifts for a total of $176,558 toward a parish
goal of $158,966. This compares with last year’s parish total of $157,963.
(3) Catholic Schools Week is celebrated January 25-31. This year’s theme,
“Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” beautifully
expresses the commitment to excellence and to educating the whole child steeped in
a Catholic worldview. During this week, St. James School will open its doors to the
parish and to the community so that all can share in its special experience. Among
the events planned is the annual kick-off Mass and turkey dinner this Saturday,
January 24, at St. Joseph Church. Join me in thanking teachers, staff, administrators,
board members and volunteers for the important work they do on behalf of the chil-
dren in our parish. In particular, please take note of the open house at the school for
prospective families on Monday, January 26; you can help by inviting families with
school-aged children to attend the open house and to consider a Catholic education at
St. James School. (4) A reminder about our online giving system: Good Shepherd
Parish has an online giving system called WeShare. For more information and to set
up your account, go to www.GoodShepherdParish.us and then click Online Giving.
You can make a one-time or recurring donation using your credit card, checking or
savings account. I myself use this method of contributing to the parish. (5) No matter
the situation, all should assume that we will celebrate scheduled Masses every
weekend, even when the weather is bad. I have cancelled a weekend Mass only once
in 37 years, and that was three winters ago when the storm of the decade left more
than 2 feet of snow in some places in the parish. On another occasion, mechanical
problems with snow removal equipment left St. Philip’s buried in snow with no
access to the parking lot. When there are weekend storms, we will do our best to
make each location ready for Mass at the scheduled time (and we even have a plan
for an “abbreviated” Mass during weather emergencies), but occasionally, Mother
Nature will challenge us in our desire to satisfy our Sunday obligation. In such cases,
the situation of each parishioner is different, and you should consider your safety and
the safety of others when deciding whether or not to participate in Masses on such
days. (6) Thank You of the Week: To the parishioners who planned and organized
the ecumenical gathering at Most Holy Trinity Church last Monday. Thank you!
JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 5 - Msgr. Tonne: One day I returned home from a nearby farm with two large buckets of cow manure
for our garden. “What’s that for?” my six-year-old asked.
“The strawberries,” I answered.
After staring at the manure for a minute, Kelly asked, “Can I have mine with
Cool Whip instead?” --Catholic Digest
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us January 25, 2015
Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph's Church & Ste Anne's Chapel St. Margaret's Church St. Philip's 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's Chapel (seasonal) St. Luke's Chapel (CLOSED 2014 SEASON) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006 164 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques
Vocations: "Follow Me and I will make you
fishers of men.” Are you considering a vocation
to the priesthood or the consecrated life? Call
Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 207-773-6471
Email: [email protected] Or Like us on Facebook: VocationsME
“Could Christ be calling me to be a priest?”
Saco Discernment Group
Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main Street, Saco
Friday Evenings, Vespers, Dinner and Discussion
Contact Fr. Jack Dickinson for the time
https://www.facebook.com/fatherjack.dickinson
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - Jan 2015
25. V. Rev. John Skehan, Rev. Joseph Manship
26. Rev. James Albert, Rev. Joseph Cahill,
Rev. Daniel Gagnon OMI
27. Rev. John Gallagher, V. Rev. Joseph Daniels
28. V. Rev. Paul Plante
Rev. Antony Pichai Muthu HGN
29. Rev. Francis Morin,
Rev. Raymond Lagace OFM
30. Rev. Jacques Dolbec SOLT,
V. Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie
31. Rev. David Affleck, Rev. Aaron Damboise
“Obedience unites us closely to God that in a way
transforms us into Him, so that we have no other
will but His. If obedience is lacking, even prayer
cannot be pleasing to God.”
- St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274),
Doctor of the Church
Feast Day is January 28
BIDDEFORD, SACO, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & LYMAN
Saturday, January 24
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Dickinson)
Gaetane Poirier / Noella Viger Maehl
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Andrew Delekto (10th Ann.) / Leo & Florence Guay
4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu) Paul Kerry (3rd Ann.)
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass) Fred D. Carey
Sunday, January 25, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. David Schlaver)
Theresa Tardif (6th Ann.) / Edward Neault
8:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Paul Rivard / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Antonydass)
Marcelle Vigue / Sr. Cecilia Saluzzi, SFCC
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Dickinson)
Norman Boissonneault (7th Ann.)
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Antonydass)
Robert DuDevoir (7th Ann.) / Adelard Gobeil (79th Ann.)
10:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Aimee Labbe (4th Ann.) / Furman Campbell, III
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dickinson)
Greg Bergeron (1st Ann.) / Edward Jarry (Ann.)
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Monday, January 26
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Floriant Poissant (2nd Ann.) /
Raoul Fecteau
Tuesday, January 27
7:00 am Ste Anne: Toussaint Couture
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Henri F. Ouellette (2nd Ann.) /
George Kettinger
Wednesday, January 28
9:00 am St. Joseph: Leo Gagnon (6th Ann.) / Lorraine Stewart
9:00 am St. Philip: for the holy Souls in Purgatory
Thursday, January 29
8:00 am St. Margaret: Belia French (1st Ann.) / Carol Messer
9:00 am St. Philip: Souls in Purgatory
Friday, January 30
7:00 am Ste Anne: Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Kenneth King / Louis Bolduc, Jr.
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Saturday, January 31
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Randall Lavigne / Patrick & Edna Dube
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)
Roland Adjutant (6th Ann.) / Fernand Binette (3rd Ann.)
4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Gaston Picard / Frank Gagne
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Mathieu) Jean Paul Ferland
Sunday, February 1, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Antonydass)
Michael Hanna / Mme. Eva Spénard Carrier
8:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Paul Rivard / Joseph Gagné
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Jean Martel (5th Ann.) /
Deceased members of the Sutton family
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Dickinson) Charles C. Cyr, Sr.
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Antonydass)
Thomas Clukey /
Raymond (54th Ann.) & Laurence (1st Ann.) Martel
10:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Armand Lapointe / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dickinson)
Rita Ouellette / Concisa, Wilfredo & Nono Garcia
PARISH LITURGIES
Note: There will not be an 8 am Monday Mass
at St. Margaret through the winter.
Cemeteries of Good Shepherd Parish
St. Joseph’s / St. Mary’s Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30-Noon.
Please call Sandy to schedule an appointment at 282-0747.
Readings for the Week of January 25, 2015
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41
Next Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Which priest is celebrating Mass where this weekend? We list
the name of the priest who will celebrate every scheduled week-
end Mass. However, this schedule may be changed without notice.
CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE
Scriptural Apologetics – John Martigoni Wed., Jan. 28, 6 pm – Thurs., Jan. 29, 6 am
John Martignoni is founder and president of the Bible Christian Society, an apostolate dedicated to explaining and defending
the scriptural foundations of the Catholic faith.
The Church in the News – Carl Olson Fri., Jan. 30, 6 pm – Mon., Feb. 2, 6 am
Carl E. Olson is the editor of Catholic World Report, Ignatius
Insight and moderator of the Insight Scoop blog all operated by
Ignatius Press. He is an author of 2 books and hundreds of arti-
cles, essays, columns, and reviews. Carl grew up in a Fundamen-
talist Protestant home and entered the Catholic Church in 1997. The Presence Radio Network is your listener-supported Catholic
radio: 106.7 FM in Greater Portland; online at www.thepresence.fm
Anita Boucher (born 1923)
Clarence Botting (born 1936)
George Baiguy (born 1924)
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret is burning this week in memory of
Grace Kerry McNally
Check out the news article on the TMIY program that’s posted on our parish’s main homepage:
www.goodshepherdparish.us
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A Protecting God’s Children Session will be held
Wednesday, February 25 at Most Holy Trinity at 6 pm.
FMI email Helen at [email protected]
or call 282-4084 to register.
SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.goodshepherdschools.us
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.
JANUARY 25, 2015
FAITH FORMATION
Please invite a friend and stop by for our
Saint James School OPEN HOUSE:
this Monday, January 26
9:00 am—2:00 pm
Calling all Veterans!
Saint James School will be honoring Veterans at its weekly Mass at
St. Joseph Church on Wednesday, January 28th. Please come and join us for
Liturgy, a Patriotic medley, and a small gift from Saint James School to honor
your service to our country!
Please join us at the
4 pm Mass on Jan. 24th at St. Joseph
to kick off Catholic Schools Week!
Turkey Supper
after Mass
It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we thank
the following for their contributions to St. James School:
Donation to the Saint James School Sports Program from the
Tourigny Family.
Donation received from Sarah Burnette.
Donations in honor of Annette Addorio’s 100th birthday from Jean,
Marc & Pat Perron, Richard & Karen Laroche, Gary & Gail
Rideout.
In memory of Marcel Inkel from the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
In memory of Margaret Labadini from James & Doris Lawrence.
In memory of Joseph “Frank” Gagne from Priscille Lachance, Mr.
& Mrs. Louis Lamontagne, Catherine Pelletier, Todd Charles,
Kyle & Jessica Gagne.
Upcoming Youth Ministry Schedule
Jan. 25 – Edge & Life Night Feb. 1 – Souper Bowl of Caring (NO MEETING)
Feb. 8 – Youth Mass Feb. 15 – NO MEETING
Jan 31-Feb 1 (Sat-Sun): Souper Bowl of Caring – At the weekend Masses, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, youth from our parish will gather donations to benefit two charities: a
daycare food assistance program through Catholic Charities, and
the Preble St. Teen Resource Center in Portland. Please contribute
to prevent hunger in our community. And teens, please sign up to
help at a Mass! Contact Josh Houde to sign-up: 282-3321 or
Apr. 17-19 (Fri-Sun): Diocesan Catholic Youth Convention
– Details to come soon, but mark your calendars now! The parish
is once again planning to offer a discounted rate to our youth, but
involvement in the fundraisers/collections will be expected of
participants.
An Invitation from Josh Houde – As young adult Catholics
ourselves, my wife Pam and I are excited and eager to form
community with other young adults in our parish. In the coming
months, we hope to develop some concrete opportunities for single and married persons 18-35 who are seeking fellowship and
community as they follow the Lord. Our first hope, however, is to
simply meet and network with other area young adults. If you are
interested in helping us form young adult community, or would
simply like to connect with other young adults, please join us at
our Young Adult Brunch on February 1 (details below). We would
also be happy to visit with you personally. To set up a time to
meet, contact us at [email protected] or 282-3321.
Feb 1 (Sun): Young Adult Brunch – Young adults 18-35 –
students, single, and married (with their children) – are invited
to gather for a casual brunch in St Joseph Church Hall after the
11 am Mass on Sunday, February 1. For planning purposes,
please RSVP by Friday, Jan 30 to Josh at
or 282-3321.
Children’s Ministry
*** Family Catechesis at Most Holy Trinity follows the
8:30 am Mass in the hall & classrooms.
*** Faith Formation at St. Philip follows
the 9 am Mass in the hall & classrooms.
*** Faith Formation at St. Margaret will be on
Monday, Jan. 26th, at 4:30 pm in the hall & classrooms.
All parents with a child receiving Sacraments in May are
required to attend 1 of the meetings below for Sacramental Prep:
* Monday, Feb. 2, 4:30 – 5:45 pm — St. Margaret Hall, OOB
* Sunday, Feb. 8, 9:45 – 11:00 am— MHT Hall, Saco
* Sunday, Feb. 22, 10:15 – 11:30 am— St. Philip Hall, Lyman
* Monday, Feb. 23, 6:30 – 7:45 pm— MHT Church, Saco
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
with WeShare, our Online Giving System. Go to
www.goodshepherdparish.us. You can make a one-
time or recurring donation using your credit card,
checking or savings account. It’s easy and quick!
Donations to food pantries at all our churches:
This week: canned vegetables & canned fruits
THAT MAN IS YOU! video program continues ~ Open to all men,
the TMIY program combines the best research from science
with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the
saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of
transforming themselves, their families and society.
Theme for the Jan 31st Session: A Home Filled With Joy
A Light for Our Homes * The Holy Family is a Paradise on Earth
The Two Paths of the Home * Grace Flowing Through the Family
Our Lady’s Message * The Vision of the Holy Family
The Desire to be Happy * The Determinants of Happiness
*Meetings will be in the youth room at MHT. Coffee is on at 6:45 am;
program begins at 7. FMI call Ken, 590-5805; or Dave, 590-5198.
Second Collection Next Weekend-Winter Operations – As the name
implies, is merely a way to more broadly appeal for your support to
cover all winter specific expenses. This would include purchases of
equipment, such as shovels and snow blowers, bags of salt, additional
labor costs associated with snow clearing, weatherizing doors and
windows, contracted snow clearing services and lastly, heating fuel.
Your support is always appreciated.
"Friends of Fr. Zénon Decary" will have their monthly healing
service on Monday, February 2nd at 10 am in Ste. Anne’s Chapel.
Breakfast for Rev. James J. Mullen Council 2266 of OOB will be
this week, the 25th of January, 8:30-10:30 am. Our usual Breakfast
menu will be served. Again, it is donations accepted. This month’s
donation will go to a Knights of Columbus Charity. We’d like to thank
everyone who attends. FMI contact Jim Murphy, 284-4458.
Knights Corner
ARE YOU/WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN USHER/GREETER IN OUR PARISH? How important is this ministry to Good Shepherd?
Ushers and greeters serve the Church by welcoming people to worship, tending to their needs, helping them find a place, gathering the collection, assisting with processions, and bidding worshipers farewell when services conclude. This ministry is very important in all our churches and for those of you that have been doing this—We thank you! Those of you who would like to take part or find out more about this ministry − join us! We are creating a list of Ushers/Greeters in the parish (experienced and new) to form a committee to represent all our churches in Good Shepherd. Our first meeting will be Tues., Feb. 24th, 6:30 pm at MHT. Please contact Liz at [email protected] or Dan Martin at 361-443-8035; [email protected]. “New” Socks Wanted: The Social Justice &
Peace Commission are collecting "“new” socks dur-
ing Jan. & Feb. for the Preble St. Resource Center
in Portland. These will provide a needed change of
socks for homeless teens & adults. Drop your con-
tribution in the clearly marked box in all of
the churches. FMI call Aurelie, 282-2451.
Collection Report *includes second collections
Offertory Week Year to Date*
January 10-11, 2015 $ 23,698 $ 855,951
January 11-12, 2014 $ 23,010 $ 868,615
Difference $ 688 $ (12,664) -1.5%
* Fuel and Heat: $5,736
LECTIO Unveiling Scripture & Tradition - Peter
A Dr. Tim Gray series, facilitated by Fr. Dickinson.
A nine week program bringing together Biblical
stories, historical knowledge, solid Church teaching,
and personal insights, Dr. Gray gives a fresh perspective on the life and
work of the man Jesus entrusted with His Church. Fee is $25 / person.
Mondays, beginning February 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at MHT. Register online now at www.goodshepherdparish.us ; or call 282-3321. SACO MEALS sends a BIG THANK YOU: The Saco Meals Program
has been a success serving over 6,000 guests and giving out 10,000
meals. We want to THANK Good Shepherd Parish, who sponsors 4-5
meals each month. Other generous sponsors are Saco & Biddeford
Savings Institution, Biddeford Savings Bank, Union Church at Biddeford
Pool and American Medical Systems/John Provost. In addition, we are
grateful to all who supported our Pork Pie Fundraiser, which raised
$1200. With your help we can continue to carry out our Lord’s work by
offering delicious meals to the needy in our community. To all these
kind and generous people, plus any we may have not mentioned, we
want to say Thank You for supporting our mission and may God bless
each and every one. Have a Happy & Healthy 2015!
Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: at 1 pm next
Sunday, February 1. 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.
All are welcome to come recite the Rosary, daily at 10 am & 2 pm.
“Mother Teresa’s Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity”
Thursday, February 5th 6:30 to 8 pm.
We will be discussing Chapter 7. Please
call Donna Caron at 282-4812x113 to sign up.
WOMEN OF
GOD
Second Collection This Weekend: This nationwide collection is for
Latin American Missions. Your support will fund evangelization,
formation, and catechesis projects for the Church in this region which is
suffering from poverty, violence and a lack of priests and lay leaders.
Please be generous.
Valentine Dessert Sale February 14th & 15th following
Masses at Most Holy Trinity
to benefit the campus ministry of Colleen Christian. Featured will
be pies, cookies, breads and other goodies for you and/or your
special valentine. We welcome baked items from parishioners to
help make this event a success. Items may be brought to MHT con-
ference room on Feb. 13th, 1 to 4 pm OR Feb. 14th, 9 am to noon.
FMI please call: Doris 286-9967; Karen 590-6930; Carol 229-1902.
Local Authors coming to The Abbey Catholic Book & Gift Shop (605 US RTE 1 Dunstan Corner Scarborough, ME)
*Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 am until 2 pm: Book Signing with Susan Conroy - featuring her new books, Coming to Christ: Resting In His Love
($14.95) and A Legacy of Love: Personal Reflections upon
a Kind, Loving and Gentle Mother ($55.00).
*Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 am until 2 pm: Book Signing with Fred Prince - featuring his new book, A Journey with the Holy Spirit ($12.95).
Prepaid orders prior to Feb. 1 receive a 5% discount.
Call 885-5813 to reserve a copy.
will be at MHT on Feb. 8 at the
8:30 am Mass. All Scouts are
welcome to come wearing their
uniforms and will be sitting together.
FMI contact Leah Barry, 286-8451 ; [email protected].