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Business & Pastoral Offices (M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm)
266 Foreside Road Falmouth, Maine 04105
Phone: 207-847-6890 or [email protected]
www.pothe.org
St. Jude Church 34 Main St. Freeport
Sunday 9:30 am
Business & Pastoral Office Hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm)
266 Foreside Road Falmouth, Maine 04105 Phone: 207-847-6890
Sacred Heart Church 326 Main St. Yarmouth
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:15 am
St. Gregory Church 24 North Raymond Rd. Gray
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am
Monday & Friday 8:00 am
Holy Martyrs Church 266 Foreside Rd. Falmouth
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:30am, 10:30 am & 5:30 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 5:30 pm
March 22, 2015
5th Sunday of Lent
INSIDE THIS WEEK
Worship & Spirituality & Knights of Columbus Pg 2 The Light is On for You! Confessions pg 3 Examination of Conscience pg 4 Lent Faith Sharing Materials Pg 5-8 Lifelong Faith Formation & Stewardship & Social Justice & Peace pg 9 Mass Intentions & Parish Calendar……...Pg 10
Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be
glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it
produces much fruit.” - Jn 12:23-24
Before Easter, take the time to confess your sins.
Cleanse your spirit & renew your relationship with God.
Monday, March 23—St. Gregory Church, Gray
Tuesday, March 24—St. Jude Church, Freeport
Wed, March 25-Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth
Thurs, March 26--Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth
Priests will be available in the Parish of the Holy Eucharist for the Celebration of Reconciliation from 6:30pm-7:30pm
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Worship & Spirituality
Saturday
March 21
Rev Samuel
Madza SMA
Rev Harold
Moreshead
Sunday
March 22
Rev Antony
Mullaney
Rev Donald
Gagne SM
Monday
March 23
Rev. Alfred
Jacques
Rev. Kent
Ouellette
Tuesday
March 24
Rev. Philip
M. Tracy
Rev. James
Plourde
Wednesday
March 25
All Priests
Thursday
March 26
Rev. Michael
Seavey
Msgr. Andrew
Dubois
Friday
March 27
Rev Lionel
Chouinard
Rev. James
Lafontaine
Saturday
March 28
Rev. Paul
Murray
Rev. Brad
Morin
Sunday
March 29
Rev Robert
Vaillancour
t
Rev.
Raymond
Morency
Please pray for our living priests in our diocese.
Join Catholics around the diocese in supporting our priests with our prayers.
We pray that God may help them grow in holiness and through their holiness lead many to Christ.
A ministry of the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood, 166 State Street, Portland, Maine
Clergy
Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Pastor 207-553-7041
Fr. Peter Kaseta, OFM Cap, PV 207-657-8606
Deacon Dennis Popadak 207-847-6884
Fr. Robert Vaillancourt [email protected]
Fr. Richard McLaughlin
Knights of Columbus #15791
Join Fr. Daniel on a pilgrimage to
the Holy Land On October 18 to 29, Fr Daniel will be traveling to
Jerusalem and many other sacred places on this 10 day tour. Celebrate Mass with him in these same sacred places. FMI, see the parish website or contact Teena Dick at Dube Travel (207-622-6244, [email protected]). Maximum number of people is 20 so register early to reserve a place.
COMING TO HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH!: Bishop Deeley will be celebrating mass at Holy Martyrs Church this Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30am. Come and worship with the Bishop.
Greetings form the Saint Gregory Kitchen
I want to thank all the volunteers for a successful “Saint Patrick’s Spaghetti Dinner". The kitchen crew looked like an episode of “Kitchen Disasters” at one point when the pasta water wouldn’t come to a boil. With lots of prayers and ideas (oil and salt in the water)and, just in the nick of time, it magically (thank you God) started to boil!! We had a decent response considering the Saturday weather. Thanks to Kate Wurgler’s suggestion we opened shop again after Sundays Mass and sold all the remaining food!! So thanks again Kim, Kathryn, Kate, Brenda, Becky, Nancy, Marc, Steve, John, Denis, Joe, Joseph, Vlad, Jim and all the attending diners. Also a big thank you to Patrick and his children for setting up and operating the games for the kids. I also want to thank the Saturday and Sunday clean up crews, many hands made light work. It was a fun time with great food including, great bread and desserts. Also a special thanks to Bruce for the delicious meatballs and Emeril Lagasse for the sauce recipe.
Spring is in the air. Praise Always , brother Knight, Paul Tracy
Sunday March 22: Panera Coffee and Pastry Social at Holy Martyr’s and Sacred Heart after the Sunday Masses. Please contact Recorder Peter Tommila @ 916-799-0513 or GK Denis Dancoes@ 838-6207. Tuesday March 24th: This evening Theresa McCann Tumidajski, from Maine Right to Life, will give a program with a question and answer period to follow. This program is open to the Family as well. If you wish to attend, would you please contact Brother Gary Potvin @ 329-1510 our Pro-Life Director and let him know how many will be attending. The program will start at 7 PM at Sacred Heart Church. Friday March 27th: Please mark you calendar today and plan to attend the Stations of the Cross and a Simple Meatless Meal with your Family at your Worship site. See the weekly bulletin for more information.
Sacrament of Confession for Easter
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Order of Penance 1) Greeting: The priest welcomes the penitent warmly and greets him or her with kindness.
2) Sign of the Cross: Then the penitent makes the Sign of the Cross, which the priest may also make.
The penitent says, “Father forgive me, it has been _(length of time)_ since my last confession. These are my sins….”
3) Confession of Sins : The penitent confesses his or her sins.
4) Accepts the Penance from the Priest and says the Act of Contrition:
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments; but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.
5) The priest prays the prayer of Absolution: At the conclusion of the prayer, the penitent responds: "Amen."
When?
March 23-26, 2015
Time? From 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Where? Monday, March 23—St. Gregory Church,
Gray
Tuesday, March 24—St. Jude Church, Freeport
Wednesday, March 25—Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth
Thursday, March 26—Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth
Please consider going to Confession before Easter
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, along with all the parishes around the diocese, will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Easter.
Since many people have not gone to confession in a very long time, we have provided this outline to show you the Order of the Sacrament. It is our hope that it will reduce the anxiety many have for going to Confession and instead help you to feel the immense love Christ offers in this Sacrament. Feel free to tear this page from the bulletin, use the Examination of Conscience provided on the back side to help reflect on what you need to bring to the Sacrament. Feel free to take this sheet with you into the confessional. This way you will have the “Act of Contrition” with you. There will also be
copies of the “Act of Contrition” in the confessional just in case. Our faith says a good confession begins with a good examination of conscience. May this season bring you many blessing through this Sacrament.
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What is my attitude to the sacrament of penance? Do I sincerely want to be set free from sin, to turn again to God, to begin a new life, and to enter into a deeper friendship with God? Or do I look on it as a burden, to be undertaken as seldom as possible? In past con-fessions, did I forget to mention, or deliberately conceal, any grave sins? Did I perform the penance I was given in my last confes-sion? Did I make reparation for any injury to others? Have I tried to put into practice my resolution to lead a better life in keeping the Gospel? Questions related to the greatest commandment: "You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart." Is my heart set on God, so that I really love him above all things and am faithful to his commandments, as a child loves and obeys parents? Or am I more concerned about the things of this world? Have I a right intention in what I do, seeking above all to fulfill the will of God? God spoke to us in his Son. Is my faith in God firm and secure? Am I wholehearted in accepting the Church's teaching? Have I been careful to grow in my understanding of the faith, to hear God's word, to study the doctrine of the Church, to avoid dangers to faith? Have I been strong and fearless in professing my faith in God and the Church? Am I consistent with the faith in public and private life? Have I prayed morning and evening? When I pray, do I really raise my mind and heart to God or is it a matter of words only? Do I offer God my difficulties, my joys, and my sorrows? Do I turn to God in time of temptation? Do I have love and reverence for God's name? Have I offended him by blasphemy, swearing falsely, or taking his name in vain? Have I shown disrespect for the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints? Have I missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days--or caused others to do so--through my own fault? Have I participated in Mass with attention and devotion? Have I fulfilled the precept of annual confession and of communion during the Easter season? Are there "false gods" in my life: superstition, spiritism or other occult practices; money or other things, human ambitions or even persons that mean more to me than God does? Questions related to the commandment of a right love of self and the love of neighbor: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" Where is my life leading me? Is the hope of eternal life my inspiration? Am I really trying to grow in a spiritual life through prayer, reading the word of God and meditating on it, receiving the sacraments, self-denial and acceptance of the sorrows and disappoint-ments of life for the love of Christ? Have I kept the precept of fasting and abstinence? Have I strived to control my vices, my bad in-clinations and passions, e.g. envy, love of food and drink? Have I fought especially against self-love or have I been proud and boast-ful, thinking myself better in the sight of God and despising others as less important than myself? Have I imposed my own will on oth-ers, without respecting their freedom and rights? What use have I made of time, of health and strength, of the gifts God has given me, like the talents of the Gospel? Do I use them for the glory of God and the good of others and my true good? Do I use them fully, or have I been lazy and too much given to leisure? Do I have a genuine love for my neighbors? Or do I use others for my own ends, or do to them what I would not want done to myself? Have I given grave scandal by my words or actions? In my family life, have I contributed to the well-being and happiness of the others by patience and genuine love? Have I been obedi-ent to parents, showing them proper respect and giving them help in their spiritual and material needs? Have I been careful to give a Christian upbringing to my children, and to help them by good example and by exercising authority as a parent? Have I been faithful to my husband (wife) in my heart and in my relations with others? Do I share my possessions with the less fortunate? Do I do my best to help the victims of oppression, misfortune, and poverty? Or do I look down on my neighbor, especially the poor, the sick, the elderly, strangers, and people of other races? Does my life reflect the mission I received in confirmation? Do I share in the apostolic and charitable works of the Church and in the life of my parish? Have I helped to meet the needs of the Church and of the world and prayed for them: for unity in the Church, for the spread of the Gospel among nations, for peace and justice, etc.? Am I concerned for the good and prosperity of the human community in which I live, or do I spend my life caring only for myself? Do I share to the best of my ability in the work of promoting justice, morality, harmony, and love in human relations? Have I done my duty as a citizen? Have I paid my taxes? In my work or profession am I just, hardworking, honest, serving society out of love of others? Have I paid a fair wage to my employees? Have I been faithful to my promises and contracts? Have I obeyed legitimate authority and given it due respect? If I am in a position of responsibility or authority, do I use this for my own advantage or for the good of others, in a spirit of service? Have I done violence to others by damage to life or limb, reputation, honor or material possessions? Have I been responsible for advising an abortion or procuring one? Have I been involved in permitting or encouraging the breakdown of matrimony and its integrity through artificial fertilization? Have I kept up hatred for others? Am I estranged from others through quarrels, enmity, insults, anger? Have I been guilty of refusing to testify to the innocence of another because of selfishness? Have I kept my senses and my whole body pure and chaste as a temple of the Holy Spirit, consecrated for resurrection and glory, and in order to have the self-mastery and selfless love required to live out my vocation in life? Have I dishonored my body by fornication, impurity, unworthy conversation or thoughts, evil desires, or actions? Have I given in to sensuality? Have I indulged in reading, con-versation, shows, and entertainments that offend against Christian and human decency? Have I encouraged others to sin by my own failure to maintain these standards? Have I been faithful to the moral law in my married life? Am I guilty of the sin of contraception? Have I been truthful and fair, or have I injured others by deceit, calumny, detraction, rash judgment, or violation of a secret? Have I stolen the property of others? Have I desired it unjustly and inordinately? Have I damaged it? Have I made restitution of other peo-ple's property and made good their loss? If I have been injured, have I been ready to make peace for the love of Christ and to forgive, or do I harbor hatred and the desire for revenge?
Examination of Conscience found in the Rite of Penance, Appendix III
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
They divide my garments among them, and for my vesture they cast lots. But you, O LORD, be not far from me;
O my help, hasten to aid me.
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
I will proclaim your name to my brethren; in the midst of the assembly I will praise you: “You who fear the LORD, praise him; all you descendants of Jacob, give glory to him;
revere him, all you descendants of Israel!”
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
Stations of the Cross & Simple Meatless Meals
On Fridays during Lent sponsored by Parish of the Holy Eucharist
SACRED HEART CHURCH, Yarmouth 8:15 AM—followed by a simple breakfast
ST. GREGORY CHURCH, Gray 5:30 PM—followed by simple meatless meal
In the hall
ST. JUDE CHURCH, Freeport 5:30 PM —followed by simple meatless meal
in the hall
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH, Falmouth 6:30 PM—after the 5:30 Mass and meal in the hall
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist Small Group Faith Sharing Material Palm Sunday—March 29, 2015 Sunday Readings
Mass Readings
Reading 1 Isaiah 50: 4-7
The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; and I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting. The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing
that I shall not be put to shame.
The Word of the Lord
Responsorial Psalm Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? All who see me scoff at me; they mock me with parted lips, they wag their heads: “He relied on the LORD; let him deliver him,
let him rescue him, if he loves him.”
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
Indeed, many dogs surround me, a pack of evildoers closes in upon me; They have pierced my hands and my feet;
I can count all my bones.
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Reading 2 Philippians 2:6-11
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. The Word of the Lord
Gospel Mk 14:1-15:47 The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days’ time. So the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to arrest him by treachery and put him to death. They said, “Not during the festival, for fear that there may be a riot among the people.” When he was in Bethany reclining at table in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of perfumed oil, costly genuine spikenard. She broke the alabaster jar and poured it on his head. There were some who were indignant. “Why has there been this waste of perfumed oil? It could have been sold for more than three hundred days’ wages and the money given to the poor.” They were infuriated with her. Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you make trouble for her? She has done a good thing for me. The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them, but you will not always have me. She has done what she could. She has anticipated anointing my body for burial. Amen, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed to the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.” Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went off to the chief priests to hand him over to them. When they heard him they were pleased and promised to pay him money. Then he looked for an opportunity to hand him over. On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?” He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city and a man will meet you, carrying a jar of water. Follow him. Wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ Then he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready. Make the preparations for us there.” The disciples then went off, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover. When it was evening, he came with the Twelve. And as they reclined at table and were eating, Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” They began to be distressed and to say to him, one by one, “Surely it is not I?”
He said to them, “One of the Twelve, the one who dips with me into the dish. For the Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” Then, after singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will have your faith shaken, for it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be dispersed. But after I have been raised up, I shall go before you to Galilee.” Peter said to him, “Even though all should have their faith shaken, mine will not be.” Then Jesus said to him, “Amen, I say to you, this very night before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” But he vehemently replied, “Even though I should have to die with you, I will not deny you.” And they all spoke similarly. Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray. ”He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be troubled and distressed.Then he said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch.” He advanced a little and fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour might pass by him; he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will.” When he returned he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Withdrawing again, he prayed, saying the same thing. Then he returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open and did not know what to answer him. He returned a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. Get up, let us go. See, my betrayer is at hand.” Then, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. His betrayer had arranged a signal with them, saying, “The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him and lead him away securely.” He came and immediately went over to him and said, “Rabbi.” And he kissed him. At this they laid hands on him and arrested him. One of the bystanders drew his sword, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear. Jesus said to them in reply, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs, to seize me? Day after day I was with you teaching in the temple area, yet you did not arrest me; but that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.” And they all left him and fled. Now a young man followed him wearing nothing but a linen cloth about his body. They seized him, but he left the cloth behind and ran off naked.
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They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together. Peter followed him at a distance into the high priest’s courtyard and was seated with the guards, warming himself at the fire. The chief priests and the entire Sanhedrin kept trying to obtain testimony against Jesus in order to put him to death, but they found none. Many gave false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. Some took the stand and testified falsely against him, alleging, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with hands and within three days I will build another not made with hands.’” Even so their testimony did not agree. The high priest rose before the assembly and questioned Jesus, saying, “Have you no answer? What are these men testifying against you?” But he was silent and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him and said to him, “Are you the Christ, the son of the Blessed One?” Then Jesus answered, “I am; and ‘you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.’” At that the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further need have we of witnesses? You have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?” They all condemned him as deserving to die. Some began to spit on him. They blindfolded him and struck him and said to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards greeted him with blows. While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the high priest’s maids came along. Seeing Peter warming himself, she looked intently at him and said, “You too were with the Nazarene, Jesus.” But he denied it saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” So he went out into the outer court. Then the cock crowed. The maid saw him and began again to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them.” Once again he denied it. A little later the bystanders said to Peter once more, “Surely you are one of them; for you too are a Galilean.” He began to curse and to swear, “I do not know this man about whom you are talking.” And immediately a cock crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times.” He broke down and wept. As soon as morning came, the chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” The chief priests accused him of many things. Again Pilate questioned him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of.” Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed. Now on the occasion of the feast he used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested. A man called Barabbas was then in prison along with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion. The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them as he was accustomed. Pilate answered, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” For he knew that it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed him over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead.
Pilate again said to them in reply, “Then what do you want me to do with the man you call the king of the Jews?” They shouted again, “Crucify him.” Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?” They only shouted the louder, “Crucify him.” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified. The soldiers led him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, All Hail, King of the Jews!” and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him. They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. They brought him to the place of Golgotha — which is translated Place of the Skull — They gave him wine drugged with myrrh, but he did not take it. Then they crucified him and divided his garments by casting lots for them to see what each should take. It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” With him they crucified two revolutionaries, one on his right and one on his left. Those passing by reviled him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself by coming down from the cross.” Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes, mocked him among themselves and said, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also kept abusing him. At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.. And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Some of the bystanders who heard it said, “Look, he is calling Elijah.” One of them ran, soaked a sponge with wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink saying, “Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to take him down.” Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last.
Here all kneel and pause for a short time.
The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. When the centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed his last he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” There were also women looking on from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of the younger James and of Joses, and Salome. These women had followed him when he was in Galilee and ministered to him. There were also many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. When it was already evening, since it was the day of preparation, the day before the sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a distinguished member of the council, who was himself awaiting the kingdom of
God, came and courageously went to Pilate and
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asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate was amazed that he was already dead. He summoned the centurion and asked him if Jesus had already died. And when he learned of it from the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. Having bought a linen cloth, he took him down, wrapped him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses watched where he
was laid.
The Gospel of the Lord
Watch the Video
Please watch the reflection on the weekly readings prepared by the staff at Parish of the Holy Eucharist. It can be found on the parish website at www.pothe.org or
you may obtain copies of the DVD at the parish office.
Commentary Echoing God’s Word by Fr. Clem Thibodeau
Mark: The Passion Story is always deeply moving for the Christian community. We always see ourselves in the events leading to Calvary. Popular piety has taught Christians that they, too, were in the crowd which shouted for Jesus’ crucifixion. That was not Mark’s intent. For Mark, disciples are always invited to identify with Jesus, not with the mobs. All too often, though, in Mark’s Gospel, the crowd, the Gentiles, the outcasts, the “little ones,” are the ones who hear the message of Jesus while the disciples misunderstand! In the Passion according to Mark, the Church needs to see itself as ideally conformed to the example of Jesus. The Church needs to be faithful to the end. The Church needs to be obedient to God. The Church needs to surrender itself into God's hands. The community of faith must strive to reproduce in its life the saving works of the Master. We are not “the crowd.” Our suffering and dying have value for the glory of God because of our identification with Jesus Christ. The Church for which Mark wrote surely needed that message of affirmation. It was enduring much suffering, utter rejection and even death in martyrdom. Christ, the teacher and miracle worker, will reveal his true identity only in death on a cross of shame. ““This man was truly the Son of God,” says the centurion as Jesus entered into his death. In the humiliation, rejection and execution of Jesus, God reveals himself as loving us beyond all human measure. Our response should not be particularly one of pity for Jesus. Rather, the Christian responds in awe to the unrelenting love which God has for his people. He would see his beloved Son in death so that all could be saved. In Mark, we do not hear who cut the servant's ear; nor are we told that Jesus heals it. There are two trials in this account. One takes place before the Jewish leaders and the other before Pontius Pilate, the Roman official. The charge
is blasphemy in the Jewish trial.
The charge is political sedition or revolt in the Roman trial. Even if it was proved that Jesus claimed to be Messiah, that was not a
capital offense. So, Pilate had to be brought in.
Isaiah: The Third Song from the Suffering Servant in Isaiah calls out to the Lord in his suffering. It is not easy being God's mouthpiece when the people refuse to hear God’s message. They want to follow their own devices. Isaiah himself had to suffer much in the rejection which he endured. It is a message of faithfulness. God is faithful. The Servant is faithful. We are not sure whether Isaiah meant that Israel was the suffering Servant, or was it Isaiah himself? The Lord is always faithful to promises. The Servant pledges his faithfulness. “I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.” The Christian community has been consistent in applying these passages to Jesus. His passion and death represent the event of giving his back to be beaten, his beard to be plucked.
Philippians: Every Sunday at Evening Prayer I in the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church prays the great Christ-Hymn from Philippians. Paul exhorts the Christian community to have the same mind as Christ. The Church is called to humility and service. Such was the role of Christ. These were his characteristics. The Church of Christ can be no different. Paul goes on to incorporate a hymn which was probably already in wide circulation among Christian worshipers. The hymn affirms that Christ whose condition was divine did not consider being like God something to be exploited for selfish gain!
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. What have been your predominant feelings over the years as you have heard the Passion story proclaimed on Palm Sunday? Have you felt sorry for Jesus? Have you felt guilty for contributing through sin to his suffering? Have you seen yourself in Jesus’ place or side-by-side with Jesus as he goes on trial, is beaten, forced to carry the cross, and finally crucified? 2. Have you ever looked at your future dying as an act of final surrender and total obedience to God? Do you believe that Jesus will be there to accompany you at the last breath? Do you believe that Mary will stand at the foot of your “cross” as you depart from this life? Do you find consolation and strength in this? 3. Jesus wanted his friends to pray with him as he came close to his passion. Do you want your friends and family to join you when you pray? What strength do you find in being with others when you pray? Do you enjoy the Sunday liturgy in your parish church more than you enjoy praying by yourself in your room? Why?
Credits
Opening Prayer. Missale Romanum, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2008. Roman Missal, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, 2011.
Readings for Mass. Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition ©
2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC.
Commentary and Catholic Doctrine. Echoing God’s Word. © 2015 Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau, 12 St. Anne Ave., Caribou, ME 04736 All rights
reserved.
Stewardship Parish of the Holy Eucharist 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015
Lifelong Faith Formation
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YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE: We meet at 6:30pm on Sunday nights
at Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth. Open to all (Ages 12-18)
March 22 March 29
April 12 (End of year party)
Social Justice & Peace
Elizabeth Rosquete: Administrative
Assistant [email protected]
Wendy Morrissette: Communications [email protected]
Linda Howard: Business Manager [email protected]
Mary Curry: Book Keeper [email protected]
We Share E-Giving - is an easy way to contribute to the work of the parish and keep the parish alive and well. For more information regarding E-Giving, please call the office at 847-6890.or email our finance office at: [email protected]
Easter Flowers (In Memory of) If you would like to make a donation to our Easter flowers and Easter decorations, please fill out a flower/decoration envelope found in the pews or at the back
of the church and return no later than March 26th. Please print the name of the person it is in memory for and print the name of the person it is from. You may drop your Easter flower/decoration envelope in the offertory basket. FMI: Call #847-6890
Georgette Dionne: Director of Lifelong Faith Formation 207-553-9067 or [email protected]
Tracy Winkeler: Youth Ministry Coordinator 207-553-7159 or [email protected]
Elizabeth Muentener: Catechetical Leader 207-553-7042 or [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!! Parish of the Holy Eucharist
presents…
Vacation Bible Camp (for children entering K-5)
August 17-21 9:00 am-12:15 pm
Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth Registration details after Easter
Holy Saturday (April 4)
The Easter Vigil 8:00 PM Sacred Heart 8:00 PM St. Gregory
8:00 AM—Sacred Heart 8:30 AM—St. Gregory 8:30 AM—Holy Martyrs 9:30 AM—St. Jude
10:30 AM—Holy Martyrs 11:00 AM—Sacred Heart NO 5:30 MASS TODAY
Holy Thursday (April 2)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
5:30 PM Holy Martyrs 6:00 PM at St. Gregory Masses are followed by a Loaves and Fishes dinner
Good Friday (April 3)
5:30 PM Holy Martyrs 6:00 PM St. Gregory 6:30 PM Sacred Heart 7:00 PM St. Jude
Easter Sunday April 5
Holy Week
April 2015
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2015
CUMBERLAND/FALMOUTH
FOOD PANTRIES: THANK GOD
and YOU for your generosity! A few
suggestions: canned veggies,
potatoes, canned ham, tomato juice,
maybe some candy from the bunny
for the children? Thank YOU for
your continuing kindness--GOD IS
GREAT and HE LOVES YOU!! Jack
Mullin
Good Friday Walk-On April 3 “Help
Wanted” to participate in the “Walk” one
mile to 20-mile trek between Cumberland
Yarmouth; to sponsor an intrepid hiker; to
man the registration sites, to contribute
food for the way.station Notify the parish
office about your contribution. Check out
the website.http://habitatportlandme.org/
index.php/info/Events or call #847-6890;
Connected Catholics: We’re a group of
widowed, single and divorced Catholics
who meet monthly! Out next meeting is
Sunday, April 12th at Holy Martyrs
Church, Falmouth with social hour/
potluck at 1pm and a speaker, Liz Dorsky
from Simply-Sized Homes at 2pm.
Dining out on Sunday, April 19th at 1pm.
We will be at the Muddy Rudder, Rt 1 in
Yarmouth. All are welcome! Contact
Grace Madden: [email protected]
Parish of the Holy Eucharist 5th Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015
Parish Calendar Saturday, March 21st 6:45am SH Hall That Man is You! 10:30am HM Hall Mother/Daughter Retreat 1:30pm HM Hall Sacrament Retreat (age 7-9 & parent) 3:15pm HM Church Confessions: Fr. McLaughlin 3:15pm SH Church Confessions: Fr. Kaseta 3:15pm SG Church Confessions: Fr. Greenleaf
Sunday, March 22nd 8:00am SJ Church Choir Practice 9:25am HM Rms Faith Formation (ages 5-12) 9:30am SG Rms Faith Formation (ages 5-12) 9:30am SH Rectory Faith Formation (ages 5-12) 1:00pm HM Hall Connected Catholics Meeting 4:00pm HM Conf Rm Faith Formation (12-18 conf prep) 6:30pm HM Hall Youth Ministry
Monday, March 23rd 8:00am HM Chapel Adoration (until 8:00pm) 4:15pm HM Rms Faith Formation (ages 5-12) 6:30pm SG Church The Light is On! Confessions
Tuesday, March 24th 9:30am HM Chapel Contemplative Prayer Group 5:30pm SJ Hall Faith Formation (non sac prep) 6:00pm SH Hall Knights of Columbus Program Night 6:30pm HM Conf Rm Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide 6:30pm SH Back Rm Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm SJ Church The Light is On! Confessions
Wednesday, March 25th 9:00am SH Conf Rm Spiritual Mountaineers: Prayer Group 10:15am HM RM 5 Making Music/Praying Twice 6:00pm HM Church Evenings of Recollection 6:00pm SJ Hall Faith Formation (ages 7-9 &10-13) 6:30pm SG Hall St. Gregory Campground Meeting 6:30pm SH Church The Light is On! Confessions 7:00pm SG Church Choir Practice 7:00pm SH Church Choir Practice 7:00pm SH Conf Rm Together w/Alzheimer’s: Caregivers
Thursday, March 26th 6:30am SH Conf Rm Book Club 6:30pm HM Church The Light is On! Confessions
Friday, March 27th 8:15am SH Church Stations of the Cross 8:45am SH Hall Meatless Breakfast 5:30pm SG Church Stations of the Cross 5:30pm SJ Church Stations of the Cross 6:00pm SJ Hall Meatless Meal 6:00pm SG Hall Meatless Meal 6:00pm HM Hall Meatless Meal 6:30pm HM Church “Living” Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 28th 6:45am SH Hall That Man is You! 3:15pm HM Church Confessions: Fr. Greenleaf 3:15pm SH Church Confessions: Fr. Vaillancourt 3:15pm SG Church Confessions: Fr. Kaseta
Mass Intentions Saturday, March 21st 4:00pm HM Fr. M Alice Creedon by Fr. Daniel Greenleaf 4:00pm SH Fr. K David Twomey III by Mom & Dad 4:00pm SG Fr. G Brother James Harris by Joseph Mathew OFS
Sunday, March 22nd 8:00am SH Fr. K Baby Grace by Muriel & Dick LeClair 8:30am HM Fr. G Margaret McCleod by Clayton * Marion Clark 8:30am SG Fr. M Parishioners 9:30am SJ Fr. K Anne Hovey by Louise Gorman 10:30am HM Fr. G & Bishop Deeley Joanna Marr by Hazel Buccina & Family 11:00am SH Fr. M Alfredo B. Gonzalo by Maria Catherine G Tustin 5:30pm HM Fr. G Bob Dyk by his family
Monday, March 23rd 8:00am SG Fr. K John Penerada by Pat Dunn 5:30pm HM Fr. G Loretta Carson by Mary T & James Honan
Tuesday, March 24th 8:15am SH Fr. G Special Intention for Julie Dube by Oscar & Connie Cabatingen 5:30pm HM Fr. G Alice Creedon by Together with Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
Wednesday, March 25th 8:15am SH Fr. K Elizabeth Bertolone by the Agren Family 5:30pm HM Fr. G Margaret Mullins by her daughter
Thursday, March 26th 8:15am SH Fr. K Deceased Family & Friends of John & Nancy Walkenford 5:30pm HM Fr. G SI for Tara & Roy Torres by Oscar & Connie Cabatingen Friday, March 27th 8:00am SG Fr. K Deceased Family & Friends of Roger & Jane Beaulieu 5:30pm HM Fr. G Romeo & Jeanette LeClair by Muriel & Dick LeClair
Saturday, March 28th 4:00pm HM Fr. G Dooney Kelleher by Mary & James Honan 4:00pm SH Fr. V Donald & Douglas MacVane by the family 4:00pm SG Fr. K Andrew Kaseta
Sunday, March 29th 8:00am SH Fr. K Terry Andrews by Arlene Andrews 8:30am HM Fr. G Eamon O’Connor by Constance M Fanning 8:30am SG Fr. V Peter Radmore by his family 9:30am SJ Fr. K Monique Tardif by the family 10:30am HM Fr. G Carroll Grace Charrin by Glen & Betty Hansen 11:00am SH Fr. V Casey A Chapman by Daniel Chapman& Family 5:30pm HM Fr. G Parishioners
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Readings Week of March 22, 2015
Sunday: Jer 31:31-34/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33
Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59
Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56
