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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
September 7, 2014
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
celebrated Monday, September 8
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu (1) All are welcome to the 5th Annual Good Shepherd Parish Picnic
at St. Philip in Lyman this Sunday, September 7, Noon-3:00 pm. Ham-
burgers, hotdogs and beverages are free but parishioners are invited to
bring a (peanut-free) dessert to share. You may also want to bring a
lawn chair for your comfort. Entertainment will include games, live
music by the Jandreau family, and a magician! Rain or shine. (2) Many
parish ministries resume in September after the summer rest. More information is
available elsewhere in this bulletin and on the parish website but here is a summary
of some of them: Women’s Book Study (began 9/4 but newbies welcome!); Letter to
the Galatians with Fr. Ron Labarre (9/9); St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift shop re-
opens (9/10); Interviews on The Presence Radio: Fr. Dickinson & Fr. Ron Labarre
(9/11); Msgr. Mathieu & Liz Williams (9/12); Men’s group, That Man Is You (9/13);
Family Catechesis at MHT (9/14); Children’s Faith Formation at St. Philip (9/14) &
St. Margaret (9/15); Middle School & High School youth ministry (9/21); Protecting
God’s Children class (9/27). (3) Upcoming changes in the seasonal Mass sched-
ule: The summer Sunday Mass schedule (8 am & 9:30 am) will continue at Saint
Margaret in Old Orchard Beach through September 14 and then return to the usual
weekend schedule on September 20/21 (4 pm, 8:30 am, 10:30 am). A Saturday 5:30pm
Mass continues at Saint Brendan in Biddeford Pool through October 11 (Columbus
Day weekend). I thank everyone involved for their cooperation.
(4) Improvements: At St. Margaret Church, a contractor has scraped, sanded,
primed and painted the exterior wood trim of the church. The building is covered
with aluminum so we are addressing all exposed wood for now except for the highest
points. The new doors have been adjusted, and some safety issues dealt with near
entrances. At St. Joseph Church, we are demolishing the old kitchen and bathroom
area in the back of the basement to reorganize the space for additional storage and
better use of those areas (& that is why there is a dumpster near Decary Center). Out-
side, masons have begun repointing the church to address cracking, receding and
missing mortar from brick joints. The project should seal and improve the integrity
of the wall structure. A new roof now covers the Chapel at St Joseph’s Cemetery.
Some trees had to be trimmed to gain access to the area but this will also help protect
the new roof. In addition, the trim at the extreme peak has been painted (this was an
area that could not be reached by our staff due to work height restrictions and there-
fore had not been touched in quite some time). The perimeter of the building has
been cleaned. We may consider some additional maintenance for the chapel includ-
ing power washing of the building and painting the doors and door trim. At some
point in the next few years, we want to consider painting the interior of the chapel
and replacing the flooring, as these items are original to the building which was built
almost 30 years ago. (5) Thank You of the Week: to the Knights of Columbus for
covering the cost of food and beverages served at our parish picnic. Thank you!
Jokes Priests Can Tell, Volume 4 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne: Grandpa was telling his ten-year-old grandson, Bobby about the good old days.
Bobby asked: “Grandpa, what’s the difference between the time when you were ten
years old and today?” “For one thing, son,” replied grandpa, “we used to eat indoors
and go to the toilet outdoors; now we eat outdoors and go to the toilet indoors.”
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us September 7, 2014
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
Confessions on Saturdays:
3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret
3:30 pm at St. Philip
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - September
7. Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB
8. Our Holy Father Francis
9. Rev. Roger Cyr OMI, Rev. Philip M. Tracy
10. Rev. Stephen Concannon,
Rev. David Raymond
11. Rev. Thomas Lee, Rev. Ernest L’Heureux
12. Rev. Fredrick Morse, Rev. Antonio Amato
13. Rev. Kevin Martin,
Rev. David Schlaver CSC
Vocations: "The Spirit too helps us in our weak-
ness, for we do not know how to pray as we
ought." Do you approach the Lord in prayer with
the confident strength given by the Holy Spirit
asking that He make known your unique
vocation? If God may be inviting you to consider
the priesthood or consecrated life,
call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at (207) 773-6471
or email: [email protected]
celebrated September 7, 2014
BIDDEFORD, SACO, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & LYMAN
Wallace Wright (born 1931)
Susan Hazlett (born 1947)
Joseph Dussault (born 1924)
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Saturday, September 6
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Joan Spinney (9th Ann.) / Ruth Grenier
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Theode Legare (29th Ann.) / Bill Martin 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Garon Murphy / Marcel Gendron
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) Lisa Gonneville
5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Edmond (35th Ann.) & Aurore (17th Ann.) Labarre
Sunday, September 7, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)
John & Lilianne Lavigne (5th Ann.) /
Claire Chevrette (1st Ann.)
8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Richard Boudreau (1st Ann.) / Paul Rivard 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Concisa, Wilfredo, & Nono Garcia /
For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass)
Joseph L. Guillemette / Jane Lima
9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Ramon Estrada / Joseph Niles Jandreau
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Gerard Richard / Eleanor Doherty
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Armand Nichols (33rd Ann.) / Mr. & Mrs. Normand Allaire
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Monday, September 8
8:00 am St. Margaret: Ozea & Lydia Houde / David Boutet
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Leo Goulet / Priscilla Poisson
Tuesday, September 9
7:00 am Ste Anne: Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Charles Tarantino (15th Ann.) /
Pauline Martel
Wednesday, September 10
9:00 am St. Joseph: Louis Bolduc, Jr. / Priscilla Poisson
9:00 am St. Philip: St. Anthony for favor received
Thursday, September 11
8:00 am St. Margaret: Gus Gagne / Robyn Brousseau Harding 9:00 am St. Philip: Cecile Pelletier
Friday, September 12
7:00 am Ste Anne: Marguerite Y. Boivin
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Normand Goulet (5th Ann.) /
Fr. Zenon Decary
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Saturday, September 13
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Robert Gagnon / Fr. Zenon Decary for favor granted
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Norman Laverriere, Sr. 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Garon Murphy / Keith Babbidge (6th Ann.)
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk)
Bruce (8th Ann.) & Larry (5th Ann.) Paquette
5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Edward Adams / Joseph VanVoorhis
Sunday, September 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Conrad Douville (18th Ann.) / George Booth (1st Ann.)
8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Paul D. (4th Ann.) & Rita (1st Ann.) Robillard / Fernande Bourdon
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Marcelle Vigue / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass)
Normand Goulet (5th Ann.) / Fred Stran
9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)
Maurice Pinette / Jeannine Belisle (1st Ann.)
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Chandler L. Boutet (9th Ann.) / Marcel Tremblay (3rd Ann.)
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Pauline Morin / Jacqueline Boucher
PARISH LITURGIES
Readings for the Week of September 7, 2014
Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Rom 13:8-10/Mt 18:15-20
Monday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or
1:18-23
Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Lk 6:27-38
Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Lk 6:39-42
Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Lk 6:43-49
Next Sunday: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17
~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~
Wilfrid & Gabrielle LeBrun celebrating 65 years on September 10
Note: Sunday Masses, June 29 – September 14, will be at 8 am and 9:30 am at St. Margaret.
Ongoing Parish Devotions All are invited to attend.
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
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Tuesdays at 3 pm, Most Holy Trinity's Reservation Chapel
Marc 286-9755
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
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
Please pray for the following couples scheduled to marry soon:
Roger Grenier & Crystal DiTomaso
Matthew Rossignol & Theresa Kimball
Matthew Marchand & Jessica Darigan
Mitchell LeBlanc & Adrienne Beaudette
~ Congratulations to Members of St. Joseph & St. Louis ~
Class of 1954 on their 60th Reunion
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.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
FAITH FORMATION
WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF CATECHISTS for our Children’s Ministry. Please contact Michelle Philbrick,
282-4812x115 ; [email protected].
Catechist Blessing Join us next Saturday, September 13th at the 4:00 Vigil Mass
at St. Joseph Church for a special blessing and commissioning of all
our parish Catechists before we begin our new year of formation!
Children’s Ministry
Online Registration for 2014-2015 is now available!
www.goodshepherdparish.us/registration
Sessions Start Soon! Family Catechesis (@MHT): Sunday, 9/14
St. Philip: Sunday 9/14
St. Margaret: Monday, 9/15
Youth Ministry: Sunday 9/21
Youth Ministry
Adult Ministry
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
Where Are You? St. James will be gearing up for its twenty-fifth anni-
versary 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 Street, Biddeford, ME 04005.
Saint James School is ready for another fabulous year.
Each teacher has received six copies of various grade level
books at many different levels for their guided reading
groups. Books were also added for science and social stud-
ies themes. It is important to keep high interest books for
students to read and learn about different subjects.
Classroom teachers had their netbooks replaced with a laptop and a flat
screen TV to project the computer screen to help with student learning.
A document camera was also a welcome addition to allow books or
objects to be projected onto the TV.
Some speakers were added to the intercom system so the intercom can
be heard from all rooms in the school. A water line was brought into the
school to pave the way for a sprinkler system. The gym floor was refin-
ished. Everything is ready for the start of school.
We anticipate it being a great school year and are excited to welcome
our students back into the building, some have been here a while, some
are new and others are returning. Saint James School is a family with its
arms open to care for its members. Please take a moment and say a
prayer for your parish school so it continues on such a great path.
We always appreciate your prayers. ~Nancy Naimey, Principal
Marie Rivier Retreat: Sept. 10 – Nov. 12, 2014. Join us for this
10-Week Prayer Experience designed for persons who wish to
deepen their love relationship with Jesus. Each group is limited to
10-12 people. It will be held at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Wednes-
days, 7-9 pm. Cost is $10. FMI contact Sr. Sylvia Genesse p.m., 284-5671
at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center.
GALATIANS: An eight part series with Fr. Ron Labarre. Paul's letter
speaks directly to the heart of Christians and addresses a most important
question: “What must we do to be saved?” Beginning this Tuesday,
September 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, registration fee $25: online at
www.goodshepherdparish.us or call the office, 282-3321.
"“I have come to set the world on fire and how I wish it were already
ablaze" (Luke) Greater Portland's new young adult group Ignite brings
together Catholics in their 20s & 30s for a common mission: growth in holi-
ness through devotion to Our Lady and the Saints. As part of the universal
Church, we find ourselves called anew to lives of personal holiness. Through
prayer and works of charity, Ignite aspires to unite young adults in the Cath-
olic Church in Maine via a three-fold mission: religious formation, commu-
nity life and service to others. Join us for Ignite's first project "Living Coura-
geously" a study of the lives of the saints, ancient and contemporary.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm in Portland. Email [email protected]
fmi or look on Facebook! Future activities this summer include volunteering
at Portland's soup kitchens and other service opportunities.
- Kickoff 2014
Save The Date Mate!
Join us on September 21st
as we kickoff a new year in youth ministry!
- Coordinates be arrivin’ shortly…
ARRRRR ye comin’?
Questions? Contact the Faith Formation office at 207-282-4812
Protecting God's Children Class
Saturday, September 27th
9:00 am to 12 noon
St. James School
Please call Helen Fournier at 282-4084 to register.
Mother Teresa’s Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity” by Susan
Conroy. Began Thursday, September 4, 6:30-8 pm with Chapter One.
Sign ups still welcome! Please call Donna Caron at 284-4812x113.
THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WeShare, our Online Giving System, is easy to use! Go
to www.goodshepherdparish.us, and under the "About Us"
tab, click Online Giving. You can make a one-time or recurring donation
using your credit card, checking or savings account. Check it out!
"The Friends of Fr. Zénon Decary" NOTICE for HEALING SERVICE:
Normally scheduled for the 1st Monday of the month, it has been resched-
uled for the second Monday this month due to Labor Day. Come join us
September 8, 10 am in Ste. Anne’s Chapel, followed by a Mass.
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups - Held the second
Monday of the month at Community Partners Inc. in Biddeford
Day group meets: 3 – 4:30 pm ; Evening group meets: 6 – 7:15 pm FMI
contact Barbara, 713-3723.
Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This week:
spaghetti sauce and pasta
The Men of Good Shepherd Parish are starting up the newest
THAT MAN IS YOU Video series titled “The Revelation of
the Father” on Saturday, September 13, 7 am at Most Holy
Trinity. Come try out this Men's Program which focuses on the
development of men in the modern world.
Theme for Session 1: The Revelation of the Father
* Picture of Fatherhood * The Role of Fatherhood
* Understanding the Three Roles of Men * The Heart of a Father
* How God Uses the Heart of a Father
* The Father’s Mind Enlightened by God
* Father’s Responsibility for the Future
Meetings are held in the youth room at MHT. Coffee is on at 6:45 am; pro-
gram begins at 7. FMI call Ken Greenleaf, 590-5805, or Dave Dube, 590-5198
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Association of Southern Maine:
“Christ, be our light…” How often do we hear, say, or sing these words?
Let us show Him that we truly want Him to be the Light in our world. He
waits for us at the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel right here at 27 Thornton
Avenue, Saco, which is diagonally across from the former fire station. The
chapel is open 24/7 all year long to make it as easy as possible to stop and
pay a visit to the Lord. Drop in any time for as long as you like; then,
please consider scheduling an hour each week. To help you schedule the
hour that best fits your schedule, call one of our division leaders: Steve
Plante (midnight to 6 am; 283-0782); Therese Lessard (6 am to noon;
282-9294); Lucille Simard (noon to 6 pm; 284-7627); Joanne LaNigra
(6 pm to midnight; 282-3139).
The Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair
There is much to cover; without further ado... We’re
being asked regularly when is the next Fair Meeting. Well, we’d love to
see you on Sept. 11, 6:30 pm in St. Joseph Church Hall (Basement). At
this meeting, we will update all on what has been occurring and what still
has to transpire. Interested in being a part of the excitement? Come join us
and see what you can do to help. A sneak peak: Tickets are being ripped;
books are being collected; Penny is receiving donations for the Penny
Raffle table; someone is canning vegetables already; knitting is commenc-
ing; potted plants are growing; quilters are quilting and we’ve already had
stuffed animals donated for the children’s section. Also, we are looking for
someone to head up the “New and Like New” table this year, as Paula will
be away for much of Fall. Interested persons may call Denise, 283-9310 or
email [email protected]. You may also attend the meeting on 9/11
and let us know then. Keep the dates available for the Fair:
November 14-15-16. See you then! ~Dan & Denise Bastarache
Good Shepherd Parish 50/50 Club
Name_________________________________________
Address________________________________________
City___________________________________________
Telephone#_______________________
Please detach and return to Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St, Saco,
ME 04072, or you can drop it in the collection basket at Mass in an
envelope marked "50/50 Club."
$5 a month, $30 for six months, $60 for one year.
Job Openings:
Assistant Director of Faith Formation: This is a full time position with
the parish. The responsibilities include: assisting in the coordination of all
aspects of the faith formation program including developing and facilitat-
ing programs, being the primary Youth Minister, and training and super-
vising volunteers. The successful candidate will have a solid background
in Catechetics, preferably with a BA in religious studies, theology, pasto-
ral ministry or related field. Diocesan Catechetical training is a plus. A
good rapport with children and youth, as well as excellent interpersonal
skills are a must, as is the ability to work evenings and weekends. Full
job description available for viewing at http:// goodshepherdparish.us/
employment-opportunities. Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Liz Williams at Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St. Saco, ME 04072;
Custodian-Maintenance Person: This is a part-time position at the par-
ish office. For those interested, please see the full job description availa-
ble for viewing at http://goodshepherdparish.us/employment-
opportunities. Submit inquiries and resumes to GoodShepherd
@portlanddiocese.org and reference Custodian-Maintenance Position.
Our 5th Annual Parish Picnic is THIS Sunday, September 7 at
St. Philip Church, 12- 3 pm. Burgers, hotdogs and drinks will be
provided. Bring a salad/dessert to share. Come enjoy games,
music by the Jandreau family, and be entertained by a magician.
Help for set-up at 10 am and clean-up after would be greatly appreciated.
Parish Life Conference, September 27, at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston.
“Go Forth, Transform all things in Christ” - Come experience a national-
style conference right here in Maine! The day begins with Bishop Deeley
celebrating Mass. Keynote speaker is Kathy Hendricks. Workshop presenters
are nationally recognized experts. There are workshops for Catechists, Princi-
pals, Teachers, Parish Life Coordinators, Marriage Preparation & Family Life
Ministers, Youth Ministers, Clergy, Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization &
RCIA teams, Lectors, and Music Ministers. Get early bird and group dis-
counts until Sept. 12. FMI: http://portlanddiocese.org/parish_life_conference.
The Second Collection Next Weekend is for the Catholic University of
America & Special Education Needs. CUA is the national university of
the Catholic Church in the USA located in Washington, DC. Every dollar
supports financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, in-
cluding our own. For example, funds from this collection have enabled
the Diocese to educate persons in Canon Law, one of whom works in our
Tribunal; as well, Father Greg Dube prepared for the priesthood at CUA.
THE PRESENCE RADIO FALL PLEDGE DRIVE
"Light in the Darkness"
7 am to 7 pm September 10-12 *** 8 am to 3 pm September 13th
Tune in to hear Msgr. René Mathieu and Liz Williams
Friday, September 12, Noon - 1.
Hear Father Jack Dickinson Thursday, September 11th from 2 to 3,
and Father Ron Labarre Thursday, September 11th from 12 to 1. This is a wonderful opportunity for Good Shepherd Parish to show
support for The Presence by calling in while our priests are on the air.
Bishop Deeley will celebrate Mass, Saturday, September 13th at 8 am. The Presence is heard at 106.7 FM and 89.7 FM in our area, on the
internet and via the Tune In app on smart phones.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society begins accepting donations
September 8, Monday through Friday, 8-3, at St. James Hall
(South Street entrance). Our Wednesday sales resume Sept. 10,
12:30 - 2:30 pm. Monies raised go to community charitable
efforts. Thank you! FMI call Donna at 499-7490.
BEHOLD-JOIN US! Friday, September 19th at Most Holy
Trinity Church, 7-8 pm for a Holy Hour of Power and Praise
& Worship, led by Fr. Jack Dickinson. Come to honor our
Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.