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Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fridays until 12:00 noon E-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us
Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco
(Church physical addresses listed inside)
April 1, 2018
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: Happy Easter to all! (1) “How is the date of Easter determined?” The Catholic Church cele-brates Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox (March 21). Therefore, Easter is always celebrated in the Catholic Church on a Sunday between March 22 & April 25. The Orthodox Church uses the ancient Julian calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC (rather than the Gregorian calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in
1582) to determine the celebration of Easter, so that is why members of the Orthodox Church celebrate Easter on another date. (2) The Paschal candle is a special symbol representing the light of Christ in the world. Sometimes called the Easter candle, usually the largest in every Catholic church, it is a symbol of light (life) dispelling darkness (sin & death). The candle recalls how God, by way of a pillar of fire at night (and a cloud during the day), led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt to freedom and the Promised Land. The candle is lit during liturgies of the Easter season, at baptisms and at funerals. The newly baptized are given a smaller candle lit from the Paschal candle and instructed “to walk as children of the light.” Why do we call it the “Paschal” candle? The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults explains: “Above all, it is in the Paschal Mystery which is the saving Passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus, that we participate most profoundly in the mystery of Christ. Here is the heart of the Kingdom and salvation to which we are called. In Christ we die to self and sin. We rise to participate in his divine life through the Resurrection. This is made possible for us through the Sacraments” (chapter 7). Clearly, the Paschal candle represents the most profound aspects of Chris-tian belief. (3) What is the origin of Easter eggs? There are several theories. According to Henry Kelly, a professor at the University of California, the beginnings date to medie-val Europe. The strict fasting rules of the time barred eating any animal products during Lent, but hens kept laying eggs anyway! So Christians would hard-boil and store their eggs for later. Some of the eggs would be given to the poor and villagers brought them as Easter gifts to the lords of their manor. Eggs would sometimes be brought to church as a Good Friday offering. Decorating them began in England around 1290 when King Edward I bought 450 eggs to be colored or covered in gold leaf to be distributed. The first Easter Egg Roll at the White House was held in 1878. (4) A reminder about our online giving service: Good Shepherd Parish has an online giving service 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 onetime or recurring donation using your credit card, checking or savings account. I myself use this method of contributing to the parish. (5) In January 2017, Bishop Deeley promulgated Three Beliefs, a guide for Maine Catholics regarding end-of-life decisions. This 20-page document offers valuable assistance and guidance to Catholics and others on a variety of end-of-life issues. It explains Catholic teaching on life-sustaining treatment & care, and includes the Maine Advance Directive form modified to ensure consistency with both Catholic teaching and Maine law. We have distributed copies at all our church locations and the document is available in its entirety at the parish office or online at www.portlanddiocese.org/threebeliefs. (6) One of my pleasant duties each week is to choose a joke from the thousands collected by Monsignor Arthur Tonne, published in 9 volumes. I purchased them over a dozen years ago, and with their purchase received permission to copy them as long as I cited the source. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I do. Msgr. Tonne was 9 weeks short of his 99th birthday when he died in 2003. He was famous for his joke-telling and once appeared on the David Letterman Show. He wrote many other books including collections of wedding and funeral homilies and a biography of Chaplain Emil Kapaun (a Kansas born Catholic priest/U.S. Army chaplain who died while a prisoner of war during the Korean War; he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and his cause to sainthood is being promoted in the Diocese of Wichita). Monsignor Tonne is buried in Pilsen, Kansas where he served as priest. (7) Thank You of the Week: To parishioners who crafted and attached the special hand-sewn, matching coverings for the paschal (Easter) candles in all our churches. Thank you!
JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 9 - Msgr. Tonne: “I’ll be right back,” said the doctor, giving a huge pill to the patient who’d complained of a sore ankle. The man dutifully swallowed the pill and awaited the doctor’s return. “Now,” said the doctor, handing the man a bucket, “drop the pill in here and soak your foot.”
Good Shepherd Parish Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018
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; closed for the season) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006
Rev. Msgr. René T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. Brad Morin, Parochial Vicar Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques Deacon Rick Huot
Happy Easter Octave 2018
Easter Communion: In the USA, the obligation to receive Holy Communion at least once a year may
be satisfied from the first Sunday of Lent to Most Holy Trinity Sunday (May 27).
For a just cause, this “Easter Duty” may be fulfilled at some other time of the year.
The Presence Radio Network is 106.7 FM in Greater Portland,
www.thepresenceradio.org, on the app, or dial 605-475-8037 and listen on phones with unlimited minutes.
Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment): 3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity,
St. Joseph and St. Margaret
3:30 pm at St. Philip
A Blessing of Homes During Eastertime
O God, make the door of this house wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship,
and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and strife.
Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling block to children, nor to straying feet, but rugged and strong enough to turn back the
tempter's power. God, make the door to this house the gateway to
your eternal kingdom. Grant this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Your Generosity Keeps Catholic Radio on the Air! God Bless You Abundantly!
Thank you for your prayers and support during our Spring Pledge Drive! Your generosity keeps
Catholic radio broadcasting throughout the State of Maine.
If you missed the opportunity to contact us during the drive you can still donate online
at www.thepresenceradio.org or call 207-689-9939.
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil, March 31 7:45 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu/Fr. Dominic/Fr. Morin) Priscilla Provencher / Adrienne Brunelle / Carmen Janson
7:45 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Marguerite LaBrecque (11th Ann.) / J.P. Fontaine
Sunday, April 1, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Gerard Levesque (4th Ann.) 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Simonne Lapointe / Kenneth J. Murphy 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Claire Brady / Nancy Maynard 9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Bob Pecoraro) Norman Croteau 9:30 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Edouard Morneau / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Joseph Zimmer 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Robert Guay / Priscilla Provencher 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Irene Madore / Todd Roberge 11:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Roland Lacourse +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Monday, April 2 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Paul Houde / Theode & Germaine Legare Tuesday, April 3 7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Dec members of the Picard Family / Laura Gobeil 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Connor Chretien (5th Ann.) / Raymond “Moe” Montpas
Wednesday, April 4 8:30 am St. James School: Joseph Zimmer 9:00 am St. Philip: Solange Lessard Thursday, April 5 8:00 am St. Margaret: Donald Saucier / Robert F. Poulin 9:00 am St. Philip: Rev. Francis Blouin Friday, April 6 7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: C. James Donnellan (6th Ann.) / Dec members of the Picard Family 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Memorial Book Names / John Bove (1st Ann.) Saturday, April 7 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Patrick & Edna Dube / Pauline J. Boutet 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Helen Nadeau / Theresa Bergeron Googins 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Brad Morin) Deceased members of the Parish / Bill Martin 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Charles Murphy) Juliette Landry (6th Ann.) / The Morissette Family Sunday, April 8, Sunday of Divine Mercy 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Albertine Faucher / Nicholas Demeule 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Brad Morin) Bernice Curry 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Flore Bouffard (1st Ann.) / Roger Laliberte (10th Ann.) 9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Theresa Begin 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Brad Morin) Marie Boisvert (9th Ann.) / Bob Raymond (1st Ann.) 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Donald Nolette (1st Ann.) / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Wilfrid Fortier (11th Ann.) / For a special intention
PARISH LITURGIES
Good Shepherd Parish Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018
We try to list the name of the priest who will cele-brate every scheduled weekend Mass. However, this schedule may be changed without notice.
Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This week: canned tuna / canned chicken
Women’s Discernment Group: FIAT is a women’s discern-ment group for high school juniors & seniors, college students
and beyond who want to know more about religious Sisters, and may be questioning this vocation for themselves.
All meetings are on the 2nd Friday/month, 6:00–8:00 pm at St. Joseph Convent/409 Pool St., Biddeford. Next mtg: Apr. 13.
The Sanctuary Lamp at Most Holy Trinity Church is burning this week for: Prayers for Paul Buonomo
BAPTISM PREPARATION: In 2 engaging sessions, REBORN explores the true relevance of Baptism,
for both parents & godparents.
Sessions are bi-monthly: 6-8 PM at MHT. Next ones: Tuesdays, May 1 & 8 AND July 10 & 17.
Baptisms are scheduled after the preparation process is completed by the parents. FMI contact: Donna Caron at
282-4812x113; [email protected].
Notice to all Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Eucharistic ministers to the homebound who have not completed Protecting God’s Children or signed onto Virtus, please contact
Deacon Kevin Jacques at 207-282-3321 ext 112.
Saco Meals Program still is in need of a Thursday Cook. FMI: Jacqueline Newport; [email protected]; 604-0985.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 8 - Join us on Divine Mercy Sunday at Most Holy Trinity Church for a 3 to 4 pm Holy Hour
& the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song.
Confession will be available
beginning at 2:30 pm.
NAME: ________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________________ HOME / CELL NOS.: ______________________________________
____Need Registration Form ____Change of Address / # ____Envelopes/ Online Giving ____Moving out of Parish
Complete form and drop in collection basket or mail to: Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St, Saco, ME 04072
To temporarily stop envelopes while you are away: Departure: ______________ Return: ______________
WELCOME! You enter this Church not as a stranger but as a guest of God. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into God’s presence, offering God your love and service. Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long-time residents,
vacationers or new arrivals in the parish. We thank God for you! If you want to register in the parish or make a change, please complete this form
and put it in the collection basket. You may also register online at our website, or email the parish office at [email protected].
A Sincere Thank You to all who baked the beautiful and delicious desserts
for our soon-to-be-married couples’ Marriage Preparation dinner!
Your kindness was so appreciated by the couples as well as all in the Faith Formation Office.
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
Good Shepherd Parish Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
With great joy, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and King
And wish you and yours a very Happy Easter Season!
APRIL SCHEDULE 4-8/9 - CLASSROOM SESSIONS
4/13 - FATHER/SON EVENT 6:00 pm @ MHT
4-22/23 - CLASSROOM SESSIONS 4/22 - SPY1 RETREAT (MAKE-UP)
6:00 pm @ MHT 4-29/30 - CLASSROOM SESSIONS
FMI regarding Youth Ministry events/programs, contact youth minister, Josh Houde, 282-4812 x117 or [email protected].
YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUNG ADULTS/YOUNG FAMILIES
Youth Ministry Calendar – Sunday Meetings, 5:30 pm at MHT
Apr. 1 – NO SESSION (Easter) * Apr. 8 - Resurrection Party Apr. 13-15 – High School Youth Convention (NO Edge Session)
Apr. 22 – Edge & Life Night
As we prepare for the future, we build upon the faith and sacrifice of our ancestors creating hope for the future.
Now there is a special opportunity for all parishioners to strengthen our parish and to ensure that our legacy of faith will continue in perpetuity.
St. James School Endowment Fund
with the Catholic Foundation of Maine
For more information on how you can build this important fund for our parish, contact Elizabeth Badger, Executive Director, the Catholic Foundation of Maine, 207-321-7820 or [email protected].
July 13-15 (Fri-Sun): Steubenville East Youth Conference - is a dynamic weekend conference for Catholic high school youth featuring
powerful music, presentations and the sacraments. Approximately 3,000 participants attend each summer in Lowell, MA. We brought 13 youth &
4 adults last year. While the conference is this summer, registration is now open! Youth minister, Josh Houde, has reserved a dozen youth spots and will distribute them on a first-come, first-serve basis. All that is required
now is a $50 deposit to reserve your spot. Please let Josh know if you would like to join us as soon as possible and reserve your spot. We hope to
fundraise most (or all) of the remaining cost as the event approaches.
Save the Date: Saint James School Auction
On April 27, Saint James School will be hosting a live and silent auction featuring comedian Jimmy Dunn at the
Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport from 6 to 9 pm. Please join us this spring as we chart a course toward a bright future for our students and
raise funds to bring new technologies to Saint James School.
The Auction Committee has set up a Facebook page and will be updating it regularly between now and then to share information.
Please like, share and follow our page: https://www.facebook.com/SaintJamesSchoolAuction/.
We look forward to spending a fun evening with you & your families!
Join us for our Open House from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm!
Fri, Apr. 27th
(9-1)
Saint James School was transformed into a
Dr. Seuss book for a day when all students and
staff dressed as various Dr. Seuss characters. Students celebrated reading and read with their buddies. It was
fun to walk through the school and see these
characters working hard at their desks
or to see the teachers sporting their Dr. Seuss attire.
Who says you can’t have fun in school?
April 8 (Sun): Resurrection Party – On April 8, the final day of the Easter octave, we will hold a festive Resurrection Party in the Most Holy Trinity Church Hall for both high school & junior high youth along with their families. The celebration will run 5:30-7:00 pm and include food,
music, and an Easter egg hunt with prizes. Please join us!
Looking for a facilities person at Saint James School: This is a year-round position to help with the upkeep of the school and the gym. The job can be
tailored to meet the needs of the ideal candidate. Please send letter of interest, resume and the names of three references to Nancy Naimey,
Saint James School, 25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005.
Apr. 7 (Sat): Monthly Potluck for Young Couples – Young married & engaged couples are invited to our monthly potluck on Sat., Apr. 7, begin-
ning at 4:00 pm. The evening will include a potluck dinner and a brief discussion on marriage and family. Your children are welcome to join you!
This month’s potluck will be hosted by Chris & Martha Sprague at their home in Gorham. For directions or to RSVP, please contact Josh at
282-4812 (x117), or [email protected]. Please join us!
Apr. 19 (Thurs): Theology on Tap with Alex Swetz: “Deep Prayer: The Universal Call to Profound Intimacy with God” – Come join us on Thurs., Apr. 19, 7-9 pm at The Kerrymen Pub in Saco (512 Main St). We’ll be upstairs in their side room for groups called “Mary’s Room.” T.O.T. is a
gathering of young adults (ages 18-39) that features food, drink, fellow-ship, & engaging discussions. Alex Swetz spent several years discerning
his vocation with the Carmelites, and now works at Good Shepherd Parish and is engaged to be married in May. In his presentation, Alex will lay out the calling God gives to every person for deep union with Him in prayer,
and will share practical ideas and suggestions for organizing our prayer life and battling distractions. FMI contact Josh at the info above.
Christ Is
Risen! He Is
Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Saint James School wishes
Good Shepherd Parishioners
a most blessed Easter!
Good Shepherd Parish Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018
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 6 months, $60 for a year.
With God all things are possible. (Mark 11:22-25)
Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: Will not be Easter Sunday, Apr. 1, so that people can celebrate with their families. Instead, the date has been changed to Sun., Apr. 8, at 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 only (not a 2 pm during winter).
Job Openings
Good Shepherd Parish Cemeteries: is seeking a grounds keeper to work fulltime at the parish cemeteries. This person will work mostly outdoors and must be courteous and professional. The ideal candidate
will be familiar with operating a backhoe and maintenance of lawn tractors. If interested please send cover letter and resume to
Maintenance-Custodian Person: This is a part-time position for the parish at St. Margaret Church in Old Orchard Beach.
Please see the full job description at http://goodshepherdparish.us/employment-opportunities. Submit inquiries and resumes to
[email protected] and reference Maintenance - Custodian Position.
St. Joseph Church - Cleaning Person: Good Shepherd Parish is looking to hire someone to clean the church and hall. Ideally, the work would be completed over 3 to 4 days per week, for approxi-
mately 16 hours per week, give or take. Please email a resume to the parish general email account: [email protected],
and reference SJC Cleaning in the subject line.
Easter Second Collection This weekend - Clergy Health & Pension Programs / Dioc Emergency: Three-fourths of this diocesan collection
supports health and pension programs for priests serving in Maine. One-quarter defrays the cost of unexpected diocesan needs.
The Fr. Zénon Healing Service is going to be: This Mon., Apr. 2, 10 am, at Ste Anne Chapel.
The Friends of Father Zenon meets: Tues., Apr. 3, 10 am, MHT CR.
WOMEN OF VIRTUE – WOMEN’S GROUP LIVING FAITH TOGETHER
ALL LADIES ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AS WE WATCH AND DISCUSS BISHOP ROBERT BARRON’S SEVEN DEADLY SINS & SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES.
April 14th – St. Joseph Hall We meet 7:30 - 9:30 am. Come & pray, share, learn, & laugh with us!
All women are welcome!
Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair 2018: Nov. 9-11
We want to hear from you if you have not been receiving your major raffle tickets for the Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair. Every year during the summer months we send out 4 books of 6
raffle tickets for you to either purchase, sell or both. Some of you call or drop by the office to pick up extra books to sell to your friends. This
generates much revenue and excitement at the Christmas Fair since the drawing consists of 5 prizes ranging in value from $1,000 for the first prize; to $100 for the fifth prize. As the saying goes: "you can't win if
you don't play", and we want everyone to have the best chance possible to win. So if you have not been receiving your tickets please call the
parish office at 207-282-3321 or text Dan Bastarache at 207-229-0828 to make sure that we have your correct contact information. If you are not from the parish and just visiting over Easter and would like to re-ceive some raffle tickets by mail, you may still contact us and give us your contact information. If this is the case, be sure to return to Good
Shepherd often and especially for our Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair to be held at the St. Joseph Church Hall in Biddeford, on November
9, 10, &11. Thank you so much and we hope to see you at the Fair. ~ Dan Bastarache, Fair Co-Chair, 284-5195
Easter Egg Hunt ***Sunday, April 1st After 9:00 am Mass – St. Philip Church
All children are most welcome to join us.
OFFERTORY COUNTING: Each Monday and Tuesday morning volunteers donate their time to sort and count for deposit our weekend collections. In order to expedite this process and make the work easier we would greatly appreciate your cooperation with the following:
• please avoid the use of scotch tape, stickers and staples on the offertory envelopes.
• please do not roll, fold, twist or otherwise distort your bills or envelopes.
• please keep all Diocesan & National second collection donations separate from all Parish second collections to ensure a more accurate and streamlined administrative process (i.e. use separate checks/envelopes when designating your gift).
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY & SUPPORT
SAVE THE DATE – May 6 at Noon: Fund Raising Brunch at Josephs by the Sea for Esther Residence!
Fr. Dominic & Dan Bedard invite you all to their presentation on their journey to Uganda, Africa
on any of the following Saturdays, after the 4/4:30 pm Mass to 8 pm, including the mealtime:
St. Joseph-Apr. 7 ; St. Philip-Apr. 14 St. Margaret-Apr. 21. Join us for a potluck after the presentation!
All finger foods are most welcome! No RSVP necessary. FMI contact Dan Bedard, 229-4650; [email protected].
At St. Philip Church, the Social Justice & Peace Committee will have their annual sale of Easter Baskets, homemade floral arrange-ments, & a few homemade crafts after both Masses (Sat & Sun)
Mar. 31/Apr. 1. Also on Easter Sunday, after both the 9 & 11 am Masses, we will have our annual Festival of Breads (homemade & ethnic) available to purchase for your Easter meal. All monies
collected from these sales go toward the Rice Bowl Project.
All men are welcome to the TMIY! Lenten program, "Priest, Prophet, King” w/ Bishop Robert Barron
which continues Sat., Apr. 7th. Through this presentation you’ll discover Jesus as the Anointed One–the ultimate priest,
prophet, and king foreshadowed throughout the (Old Testament) Scriptures. **Meetings: Sat. AM in the youth room downstairs at MHT; begins w/
prayer at 6:30; program at 7:00. FMI: Ken, 590-5805; or Dave, 590-5198.
WeShare, our Online Giving Service, 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 a checking/savings account or credit/debit card.
Women of God Book Club
The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living by Lisa M. Hendey
First Thurs./month (Apr. 5): 6:30 to 8 pm at MHT Chapter Eight– The Grace of Rebirth
Please call Donna Caron at 282-4812 x113 to sign up or contact Donna Wermenchuck at 468-4926 ; [email protected].
W O M E N OF
G O D
The Daughters of Isabella will hold their business meeting on April 11 at 6:00 pm at MHT Hall.
Good Shepherd Parish Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 1, 2018
MAGNIFICAT MINISTRY CATHOLIC WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST May 19, 9 am -12 Noon, Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland. Susan Conroy will be the Keynote Speaker. Topic: Our Blessed Mother
Mary as the perfect role model for women to follow on earth while she continues to instruct us from Heaven through various apparitions.
Cost: $22. Email [email protected] for reservations by 5/5/18. FMI call Shirley, 838-8309. No tickets sold at door; limited seating.
The 7th Annual Women’s Conference: Sat., May 5, 8 am - 4:30 pm, at the Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland. It will feature dynamic speakers, the "His Own" music
ministry, Mass, adoration, & vendors. This year's keynote speaker is Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, who has trav-
eled throughout the world inviting others to deepen their relationship with God. The conference will also feature a talk by Colleen Stratton, a victim-survivor of human trafficking. Cost includes continental break-
fast & lunch: $60. (Early bird price $55 if register by Apr. 6). FMI/to register: http://portlanddiocese.org//womensconference ;
call 321-7898 ; or on Twitter (@mainecwc).
One Day Retreat at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center:
Blessing: Discovering God’s Goodness ~ Wed., Apr. 18, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm, with Diane Dube, p.m.
God favors us in so many ways, yet we often don’t recognize these expressions of goodness that are poured upon us throughout our lives; especially when they come in the form of hardship, suffering or pain.
Through sharing, quiet reflection and prayer, we will explore how God demonstrates protection, assistance and favor in ordinary and
sometimes hidden ways. Cost: $50; includes hot meal. Bring a Bible and a journal to this retreat if you wish.
FMI/to register, call 207-284-5671 ; www.mariejosephspiritual.org.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ASSOCIATION OF
SOUTHERN MAINE: Lord in your great love, answer me... Psalm 69. We are blessed to have the only full-time adoration chapel in the state of Maine nestled in the heart of Good Shepherd Parish. It is located on Thornton Avenue in Saco in the former Notre Dame Sisters’ residence. There, Jesus waits for us to bring our thanks, our petitions, our prayers, our conversation, our love. Scheduled adorers keep the chapel open, but
some have to discontinue because of illness, death, moves, or other changes in their lives. Please consider being a scheduled adorer by
setting up just one hour to be your visit time each week. You won’t be sorry! FMI: Please contact one of the following division leaders:
--Steve Plante……midnight to 6:00 am……283-0782 --Priscilla Welch… 6:00 am to noon………..289-4220 / 710-1913 --Lucille Simard…. noon to 6:00 pm………..284-7627 --Virginia Calvo…. 6:00 pm to midnight……432-1151
The Good Shepherd Parish Endowment Fund was created to provide a way to make a lasting legacy that will benefit our Parish and its mission.
For more information about how you can leave a legacy through a gift to our parish endowment, contact Elizabeth Badger at the Catholic Foundation of Maine, 207-321-7820 or [email protected].
Explore ways to give wisely at www.catholicfoundationmaine.org.
Good Shepherd Parish
Endowment Fund with the Catholic Foundation of Maine
St. Paul the Apostle Parish is sponsoring motivational speaker, Chris Stefanick, founder of Real
Life Catholic. He will be at Peakes Auditorium at Bangor High School on April 26, 7-9:30 pm. Tickets are $15. Purchase by contacting St. Paul Parish, 217-6740 / RealLifeCatholic.com/Reboot.
