Corpus Christi Parish

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See Inside: THE LIGHT IS ON FOR

YOU - EXTENDED TIMES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

DURING ADVENT

Mass Times & Intentions Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME 04901

Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Fri 8:00AM - Noon

Phone: 872-2281 Fax: 877-0675

Email: ccmoffice@gwi.net

Website: www.corpuschristimaine.org

CORPUS CHRISTI MEMORIAL FUND

Raymond Mathieu, Holy Souls in Purgatory, Roland Bourgoin,

Roland and Lorraine Roy, Robert Bourget, Douglas Pelletier

Rosalie Poulin Palow, George Roderigue, Wilfred Bartley

Joseph Martin, Jean (Bourgoin) Dierig, Charles Patrick

Leon Richard, Jeannette Pare, Dr. Donald Poulin,

Dr. Clement Warren, Joseph R. Bernier

M/M Onesime Cote and deceased family members

Mrs. June Cote, Donald Giroux

Please remember in your prayers

Albert Bernier, died Dec. 3, funeral Dec. 9

Marie Reny, died Dec. 7, funeral Dec. 12

Parish Information

Keep in Your Prayers

May God’s healing touch come down upon our

brothers and sisters in faith.

Please call the Parish Office to be included

in our Prayer Line.

St. Francis Cemetery 78 Grove St., Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 872-2770 Fax: 872-2770

Email: stfrancem@myfairpoint.net

Website: www.portlanddiocese.org/stfranciscemetery

MONDAY Dec. 18, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Jeanne Martin by Alphonse and Theresa Lepage

TUESDAY Dec. 19, 2017

12:15 PM ND Larry Mathieu by Denis Mathieu

WEDNESDAY Dec. 20, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Carl Allen by Kathleen Stone

THURDAY Dec. 21, 2017

12:15 PM ND Clement Warren by Connie

FRIDAY Dec. 22, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Norman LaJoie by Marc and Sarah

1:45 PM Woodlands Joseph and Lydia Mathieu by

daughter, Yvette Deschanes

SATURDAY Dec. 23, 2017

4:00 PM ND Gerald Joler by Glenna and Children

Richard Besson by his wife

4:00 PM SJ Corpus Christi Memorial Fund

6:00 PM ND Laurier Gagne (1st Ann.) by Lorraine Landry

SUNDAY Dec. 24, 2017

7:30 AM SJ Wilfred Pleau by niece, Angela Pleau

9:00 AM ND Sheryll Hearn by Robert and Kathy Swegart

10:00 AM SJ Angelina Michaud by Jackie and Michelle

10:30 AM ND Laurentia H. Bilodeau by M/M Dana Hayes

The Week Ahead Sun., Dec. 17 8:00AM OFF High School Ministry of

the Month Club

10:00AM ND Coffee Hour

5:00PM SJ AA Meeting

Mon., Dec. 18 1:30PM ND Prayer Group

7:00PM SH KC #341 Meeting

Tues., Dec. 19 1:00PM ND The Light is On for You

7:00PM FFC Al-Anon

Wed., Dec. 20 6:00PM SJ The Light is On for You

6:00PM SJ Parish Advent Retreat

6:15PM ND RCIA

Thur., Dec. 21 1:00PM ND The Light is On for You

Fri., Dec. 22 7:00AM SJ Adoration & Confessions

Sun., Dec. 24 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour

5:00PM SJ AA Meeting

Sanctuary Candle In thanksgiving by a parishioner ( SJ)

Parish Staff Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor

Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar

Deb Hebert, Parish Business Coordinator &

Director of St. Francis Cemetery

Kim Suttie, Pastoral Life Coordinator

Elaine Gordon, Parish Catechetical Leader

Theresa Poulin, Business Administrative Assistant

Marge Veilleux, Pastoral Administrative Assistant

Joan Hallee, Pastoral Receptionist

Valerie Wheeler, Principal St. John Catholic School

CHALICE PROGRAM FOR VOCATIONS

For the week of December 17

Notre Dame Bob and Rita Plourde

St. John Dana and Andrea Daigle

Sunday Christmas Eve Mass-Dec. 24, 2017 4:00 PM SJ Kevin Dutil by his family

Carl Veilleux by Mom, Joan

4:00 PM ND Norman and Mathieu Carey by

your loving family

6:00 PM ND O’Neil Carpenter by Elaine

10:00 PM SJ Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish

Stewardship of Treasure

Liturgical Bits & Bytes - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Saint of the Week Sunday Readings & Reflections

Readings for Sunday, December 17

Bringing Joy through Justice

Reading I Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 (The mission to the

afflicted)

Reading II 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (Christian conduct;

blessing)

Gospel John 1:6-8, 19-28 (John as witness to the light)

Key Passage: I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole

being shall exalt in my God; for he has clothed me with the

garments of salvation. (Isaiah 61:10)

Adult: What work of justice could you do this week to

bring someone joy?

Youth: What cold you do for someone this week to make

them happy?

Stewardship of Time & Talent ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

South Garand St., Winslow 872-7115

www.stjohnschoolwinslow.org

Purification and Enlightenment

The period of Purification and Enlightenment is like a six-week retreat for the adults seeking the Sacraments of Baptism,

Confirmation and First Holy Communion a the Easter Vigil. They have been learning about Jesus and the Church and

deepening their awareness of God’s grace and now they are ready to make their final spiritual preparations for their initiation

through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

This period coincides with Lent which is a time for the entire community to enter into the same spiritual practices. The

entire parish journeys with the elect as together we prepare of the death and resurrection of Christ.

The Scrutinies

During the period of Purification and Enlightenment the Church also celebrates other rituals with the elect, called Scrutinies.

These are prayers of healing prayed by the community (on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent) that the elect will

have the strength to withstand evil, and remain pure and free from sin as they journey toward initiation and growth in faith.

While we minister to the elect, they provide a visible reminder to each of us of the meaning and purpose of Lent, and

minister to us through their presence.

Saint John of Kanti

On December 23rd the Church celebrates the Memorial of

St. John of Kanti. Born in Kanti, Poland in 1390, John was

the son of rich landowners. He studied at the University of

Krakow. At the age of twenty-seven, while teaching

philosophy, he began theological studies. In 1424 John was

ordained a priest. He was highly valued as a professor and

preacher, and was a parish priest for a short period of time

in the town of Olkusz. Returning to Krakow, he lived with

austerity, proving himself generous and charitable to the

poor and needy, and teaching these behaviors to his

students. A number of miracles were attributed to him

during his life. St. John of Kanti died on Christmas Eve,

1473 and was canonized in 1767. He is the protector of

seminarians and scholars.

Offertory totals were not available as of press time. They

will be printed in next week’s bulletin.

The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of

$15,942.00 per week.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

Reading God’s Word

Reading God’s Word books with daily and Sunday Mass

readings are available at the Parish Office for $15.00 each.

On behalf of the St. John School Family, we would like to

thank everyone who participated in the annual Christmas

fair. It takes lots of hard work and dedication to make the

fair a success.

We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to

everyone, for all that they did; from the workers behind the

scene to the many contributors to all the people who

attended the fair.

The assistance and support of our mission has an immediate

impact on our ability to provide services to families desiring

a Catholic education and we could not do what we do,

without the generous support of the caring community.

Calling all Snowbirds

Before you leave for the winter please contact the Parish

Office with the dates that you plan to be away so we can

put your envelopes on hold. See you in the spring!

THAT MAN IS YOU thanks you! Advent Blessings to the

participants, those who prepare for the video presentations,

the leaders, the breakfast chef and his assistants, and the

dish washers!

Prayer of the Week

Parish Advent Retreat

With the Season of Advent we turn the page on a new

liturgical year. Advent is a time during which we prepare

with joyful anticipation for the birth of Jesus, our Savior.

Our retreat will take place on Wednesday evenings during

Advent at 6:00PM at St. John's Church (December 20).

During the retreat we will sing traditional Advent/

Christmas hymns and psalms, hear Gregorian chant, and

spend time in prayerful contemplation. All are welcome to

attend! For more information, please contact Jay Violette

at 649-7327.

God Meets Humanity

You are invited to join in to gather and share around the

Advent themes:

Monday, December 18

10:00-11:00AM

Sisters of St. Joseph Center

80 Garland Rd., Winslow

For more information call 509-6681

Giving Trees

If you have not brought back your gift yet please contact

the organizations ASAP so you can make arrangements

to drop the gifts off to them directly:

Notre Dame Tags - The Salvation Army - 623-3752

St. John Tags - St. Theresa Guild - Paula Giguere -

485-8905 Thank you for your generosity!

The Light is On for You

The priests of Corpus Christi parish will

be available for extended hours to

celebrate the Sacrament of

Reconciliation for Advent.

Tues., Dec. 19 1:00-2:00PM Notre Dame

Wed., Dec. 20 6:00-7:00PM St. John

Thurs., Dec. 21 1:00-2:00PM Notre Dame

Fri., Dec. 22 7:00-7:45AM St. John

Parish Holy Day Mass Schedule

The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

Sunday, December 24

4:00PM Notre Dame

4:00PM St. John

6:00PM Notre Dame

10:00PM St. John

The Nativity of the Lord

Monday, December 25

7:30AM St. John

9:00AM Notre Dame

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Monday, January 1

8:00AM St. John

12:15PM Notre Dame

Advent and Christmas

NOT A 2 FOR 1-er

As you may have noticed, Sun., Dec. 24 marks the

celebration of the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas

Eve. We, as Catholics, accept the obligation to attend Mass

on Sunday as well as Christmas. This is not a “2 for 1-er”

day on which a person can fulfill the Sunday obligation and

the Christmas obligation at the same Mass.

Parish Masses that will fulfill the Sunday obligation are:

Sat. Evening, Dec. 23: 4:00SJ, 4:00ND, 6:00ND

Sun. Morning, Dec. 24: 7:30SJ, 9:00ND, 10:00SJ, 10:30ND

Parish Masses that will fulfill the Christmas obligation are:

Sun. Evening, Dec. 24: 4:00SJ, 4:00ND, 6:00ND, 10:00SJ

Sun. Morning, Dec. 25: 7:30SJ, 9:00ND

Here is how to create your combination of Masses:

Sat. evening(for Sun.) and Sun. evening(for Christmas)

Sat. evening(for Sun.) and Mon. morning(for Christmas)

Sun. morning(for Sun.) and Sun. evening(for Christmas)

Sun. morning(for Sun.) and Mon. morning(for Christmas)

Prayer for the Third Sunday of Advent

Dear God, you know that our hearts long for the joy and

gladness promised by life with you. Help us to remember

that you are with us always, and that our hearts will rest

only when they rest with you.

Holy Spirit, guide the choices we make throughout this

week. Help us endure hardship. Remind us to be patient.

Stifle our tendency to complain. Help us realize how much

we owe the creator for all we have and all we are.

Father in heaven, we offer thanks to you for sending John

the Baptist to prepare the way for the coming of the savior.

Help us to heed the Baptist’s message to repent and to

renew our commitment to live in holiness.

Come Lord Jesus. So often we are impatient for your

coming, yet we are fearful of living our lives as one with

you. Come and ease our anxiety. Come and reward our

patience. Come and remove our sorrow. Our communities

and our world eagerly await the day of your birth. Amen.

Please Keep Us Updated

Have a new name/address/phone number or email? Want

to receive offertory envelopes? Please keep the parish

updated with your current information by calling or

dropping by the parish office at 872-2281 or 70 Pleasant

St., Waterville, ME 04901

New Parishioners

Welcome packets are available in the back of both of our

churches. Please pick one up or stop by the office to

introduce yourself and get one.

In Our Parish and Diocese

MOUNT MERICI ACADEMY

An Ursuline Catholic School 873-3773 www.mountmerici.org

“Like” us on facebook @ www.facebook.com/mountmerici

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Classes are held at the Faith Formation Center attached to

St. John Catholic School, September-May.

Lifelong Faith Formation

JR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sundays 6:00 - 8:00PM Faith Formation Center

Have a Great Summer!

Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen Help Needed

Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers to

cook and help. Please call the parish office at 872-2281, if

you would like to volunteer.

K-8 Faith Formation Calendar

K-5 Sun. Session K-5 Mon.. Session

Faith Form. Ctr Alfond Youth Center

8:30-9:45AM 3:30-4:30PM

Dec. 17 Dec. 18

Family Life JHYM

Faith Form. Ctr. Faith Form. Ctr.

3:00-5:00PM 6:00-8:00PM

Dec. 17

Eucharistic Adoration

“Your abiding Presence Lord means life to me”… Come

spend some time of peace and prayer with the Lord. Why

not even schedule an hour with the Lord? Call Sr. Mary

Catherine at 872-7072.

Vocations

“The One who calls you is faithful.” Will you be faithful to

His call? If God may be inviting you to be a priest, or

consecrated religious, contact Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 207-

773-6471; email: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org;

Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations; Facebook:

VocationsME.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Evenings 6:00 - 8:00PM

Youth Ministry Room on the 2nd Floor at St. John School

(enter by the Grotto)

Calling all high school students! There's a group in the

parish just for you! We meet most Sundays, 6 to 8PM at St.

John's School. Come as often as you can!

Support St. John’s Food Pantry with

Hannaford’s “Fight Hunger” Bags

The JFK Plaza Hannaford store (Kennedy Memorial Drive),

Waterville, ME has chosen St. John's Food Pantry as the

December recipient of the Hannaford Cause Bag Program

featuring the "Fight Hunger" bag. For every bag sold during

the month of December at this location, Hannaford will

donate $.25 to St. John's Food Pantry. Please consider

purchasing a reusable bag to help both the environment and

the food pantry.

The Advent season is upon us, and at Mount Merici

Academy that means our hearts are especially filled with

the spirit of Serviam. For our service project this season we

have teamed up with Lakewood Continuing Care Center to

adopt residents to bring some extra cheer. Classes have

each selected 2 to 3 tags that have residents’ needs written

on them, and are collecting donations to purchase the items

for the residents. Our goal with this project is to allow our

students to feel the beauty of giving, and to teach them that

there is as much joy in giving as there is in receiving.

Happy Advent season from Mount Merici Academy!

Senior Sewing Group

Mondays 9AM-Noon St. John School

If you'd like to sew and enjoy each other's company, call

Georgette Desmond at 207-872-7957

Many thanks to our Junior High youth who made some of

the decorations for the St. John Catholic School Christmas

Fair and also helped with the clean-up. Great job all

around!

February Frenzy

Last February we raised $5,000 for the Parish and St. John

School in our February Frenzy Calendar Raffle. Through

generous donations from parishioners and local businesses

we were able to have a prize awarded every day of the

month! We are starting to collect donations for this year’s

calendar. If you would like to make a monetary donation or

donate a gift card for the calendar please contact Kim

Suttie, 872-2281 or kim.suttie@portlanddiocese.org.