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PARISH OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST HOLY MARTYRS SACRED HEART ST GREGORY ST. JUDE
DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FROM OUR PASTOR 2
Dear Parishioners, As we begin to look to the future needs of our parish in terms of professional staffing, we have decided that it is time to look for a full-time business manager. Currently we have been getting by with a part-time finance person and no buildings and grounds person since Tom Gruber retired. We as a parish owe Linda Howard a huge debt of gratitude for all that she has accomplished in setting up new systems for the merging of the four churches into one parish. She also guided the staff through the conversion to a new member and donation system called PDS and a new accounting system called Intacct. Both conversions were required by the diocese as part of updating our technology. She was wonderful and patient working through the many bugs that inevitably pop up with this type of activity. I would have loved to bring her on full-time to care for all the finance and buildings and grounds but she does not see herself working the hours necessary. Along with Linda, I would like to thank the many volunteers who helped us bridge the gap in parish resources and so keep up our buildings and grounds.
Therefore, you will see in the bulletin this week, the job description as set by the diocese for the position of the business manager. This staff position is called for in “Telling Anew the Story of Jesus,” which is the document that set up the clustering process. The idea is that with the reduced number of priests, a professional layperson is called for attending to the
business side of the parish. The review of resumes and initial interviews are done by the Human Resources and Finance Departments of the Diocese. I look forward to spending more time with spiritual matters and less with the business concerns that make up our parish.
Peace, Fr. Daniel Greenleaf
PARISH OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST MASS AND LIGHT IS ON SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 2016
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION THURSDAY DECEMBER 8
ST GREGORY 8:00 AM SACRED HEART 8:15 AM
HOLY MARTYRS 5:30 PM ST. JUDE 6:30 PM
THE LIGHT IS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, ST. GREGORY 6:00 PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, SACRED HEART 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, ST. JUDE 6:00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, HOLY MARTYRS 6:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE SATURDAY DECEMBER 24
HOLY MARTYRS 4:00 PM AND 6:00 PM SACRED HEART 4:00 PM AND 6:00 PM
ST. GREGORY 4:00 PM AND 6:00 PM ST. JUDE 5:00 PM
CHRISTMAS DAY SUNDAY DECEMBER 25
HOLY MARTYRS 10:30 AM SACRED HEART 9 :00 AM
ST. GREGORY 8:30 AM
Readings for the Week of December 4, 2016 Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Next Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/Ps 146/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Coming in January
POTHE will be offering several opportunities to
“Foster the Catholic
Intellectual Life.”
Watch the bulletin and website for more information.
Please take the time to remember in your prayers…
Ted Walls as he recovers from an accident
Phoebe, daughter of John and Janet Corey.
Cynthia Madore who has upcoming brain
surgery.
Please keep them in your prayers this coming week. If you want to request prayers for someone in need, please free to
contact Fr. Daniel Greenleaf at [email protected].
Cynthia
FAITH FORMATION 3
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Celebration for children in FLAME
Saturday, December 10
10 am Holy Martyrs Church
Please arrive a few minutes
early.
ADVENT Poster Contest for ages 5-14
For many in society Christmas has become a secular holiday. To combat this, the Knights of Columbus has
introduced the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest. This program will allow young people to engage their creative talents and imaginations while understanding the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas. Rules on back of this page. If you have questions please contact the POTHE Faith Formation Office at 553-7159 RULES · Poster must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas. · Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person. May have help from parents but parents may not do the poster. · Poster must be approximately 11X17 inches. If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used the poster must be laminated or covered with clear plastic. · Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest entry form (#5025). The name and age of the entrant should be printed on the reverse side of the poster in case the poster and entry form get separated. · All entries become property of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council office. Posters will not be returned. · Entries are due by Monday Dec. 19, 2016 to the POTHE Faith Formation Office at Holy Martyrs Church. Or give the poster to a Knight in your church.
Youth Ministry Encounter I (grades 5&6)
Holy Martyrs 4:00-5:15 pm Dec 4 – Egypt and Exodus Dec 18 – Christmas Party
St Gregory (grade 5-8) 5:30-7:00 pm
Dec 11 – The Early World
Encounter II (grades 7&8) Holy Martyrs 4:00-5:15 pm
Dec 4 – TOB – Me, Myself and I Dec 18 – Christmas Party
Sacred Heart 6:30-8:00 pm
Dec 6 – Friendship House Outreach Dec 13 – Reconciliation Service “The Light is ON”
Dec 18 – Christmas Party at Holy Martyrs
Called High School YM Holy Martyrs 6:30-8:00 pm Dec 11 – Discipleship Night Dec 18 – Christmas Party
Sacred Heart 6:30-8:00 pm
Dec 6 – The Creed Dec 13 – Reconciliation Service “The Light is ON”
Dec 18 – Christmas Party at Holy Martyrs
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW
PARISH APP!
Our new Parish of the Holy Eucharist App is now available to download for iPhone and Android smartphones.
Advent Faith Sharing Group for Teens
on the MY PARISH APP To download the app go to the app store, on your
phone, or to myparishapp.com to download. Once the app is on your phone, click the Group Icon and look for the Advent Group for Teens and join us. It
is as simple as that.
Download the app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone’s app store or
To download the app: Text App to phone
Number 88202.
PARISH NEWS 4
MAKING MUSIC
PRAYING TWICE
CHRISTMAS MUSIC DAY!
Saturday, December 17th, 10:30 am. Holy Martyrs
We will celebrate the story of the NATIVITY through a Making Music, Praying Twice class. This class has its own songs, activities, dances, fingerplays, and more. Treats to follow. Bring the whole family, but please RSVP so I can plan!
Jen Runge, 847-3287
Go to our website www.pothe.org and click the button: Support our Parish through WeShare Online.
Select your donation amount and frequency.
Enter your account and payment information.
News from the Finance Office: Thank you to the estate of Patricia Quinlan for her gift for the benefit of Holy Martyrs Church. Thank you to all parishioners who so generously supported our parking lot project. Significant repairs and capital improvements underway:
Holy Martyrs – parking lot improvements and sound system
Sacred Heart – Sound system and sign St. Jude – St. Gregory – new doors
Special Collections - Just a reminder that the following Special Collections are scheduled; we thank you in advance for your generosity.
December 11 – Retired Religious December 25 – Christmas (note: because Christmas
falls on a Sunday this year, there will be a 2nd collection that day for Christmas. This collection remains in the parish and is for the direct benefit of our parish.)
Ways to Give: Checks, cash, gifts of appreciated stock and WeShare (eGiving.) The link to WeShare can be found on the parish website. Please contact your Financial Advisor and CPA about ways to incorporate gifting of appreciated securities, or including POTHE in your estate plan. Finance Council Meeting – our next meeting is on Thursday, January 26 , 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Minutes are posted online. Finance Council Members –
HM - Chris Norton, Chair; Steve Mitchell SG – Melissa Bagdon, Tim Dexter, Brenda Masse SH – Chris Crowley, David Ertz, Mark Kostin SJ – Tom Peacock, Marty White
Questions: contact Linda Howard at
[email protected] or 207-847-6885
ADVENT MATERIALS WEEK 3 5
First reading Isaiah 35:1-6A, 10 The desert and the parched land will exult; the steppe will rejoice and bloom. They will bloom with abundant flowers, and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to them, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the hands that are feeble, make firm the knees that are weak, say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; they will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee. The Word of the Lord. Commentary on Isaiah: For a people in exile in Babylon, with their Temple and their Holy City of Jerusalem lying in utter ruin, with their homes devastated and reduced to a mere desert, this message of hope must have been most cheering and sustaining. The promise is that they will be restored to their land. At the summit of this experience of rebirth, they will once again be able to worship their God on Mount Zion. We read this during Advent because it is also a time of waiting for God to restore all things in Christ Jesus.
Question for Understanding Why is this reading appropriate to read during Advent? Question for Discussion What do you hope God will restore in your life? Responsorial Psalm Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10
R. Lord, come and save us.
The LORD God keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets captives free. R. Lord, come and save us.
The LORD gives sight to the blind;
the LORD raises up those who were bowed down. The LORD loves the just;
the LORD protects strangers. R. Lord, come and save us.
The fatherless and the widow he sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts. The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. R. Lord, come and save us.
Second Reading james 5:7-10 Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, that you may not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the gates. Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers and sisters, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. The Word of the Lord.
Parish of the Holy Eucharist Small Group Faith Sharing Material 3rd Sunday of Advent—December 11, 2016 Sunday Readings
Opening Prayer
O God, who see how your people faithfully await
the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, enable us, we pray,
to attain the joys of so great a salvation and to
celebrate them always with solemn worship and
glad rejoicing.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(Taken from the Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition)
ADVENT MATERIALS WEEK 3 6
Commentary on James: First generation Christians were beginning to
pass away and still the Lord had not yet returned.
Some were beginning to falter; some began to
lose hope; most were terribly impatient. They had
good reason to be restless: the most horrendous
persecutions assailed them from every side.
What was the meaning of all this? To what
purpose would they continue to hold out? The
writer of the Letter of James invites them to
persevere in patience. The prophet, too, had had
to endure unspeakable trials.
Question for Understanding Why is James asking for Christians to remain patient? Question for Discussion What causes you to be impatient, especially during this Advent season? Gospel Reading Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.” As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” The Gospel of the Lord. Commentary on Matthew: John has been arrested and will shortly pay with
his head on a platter for being so direct with his
message. Of course, Jesus will pay his price, too,
on the Cross of Calvary, when his time has come.
Jesus apparently waits for John to have finished
his mission before he begins his own. When
referring to John, Jesus says that the least born in
the kingdom is greater than John. The Christ
represents an entirely new reality and to live now,
in this new reality, needs to be seen as far
surpassing anything done under the previous
dispensation. To live after the Cross and the
Resurrection of Jesus cannot be compared with
any prior blessing that God had ever given to the
world. The season that helps to prepare for the
coming of the Anointed One must be taken
seriously. It is a time for us to realize how
incredibly privileged we are to have been chosen
to live in post-resurrection times. Advent has to
put us in touch with the Easter events so that the
true meaning of Christmas will be unveiled.
Question for Understanding Can you speak as to how the lives of Jesus and John are similar and how they differ? Question for Discussion How can you relate or not relate to the figure of
St. John the Baptist?
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. See www.POTHE.org to watch the video or use the DVD provided by the parish. 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. © 2016 Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau, 12 St. Anne Ave., Caribou, ME 04736. All rights reserved.
We are so grateful to our office vol-
unteers, altar servers, decorators, Eucharistic ministers, cate-chists, sign installers, musicians, reception volunteers, commis-
sion members, and the list goes on and on….. The Parish of the Holy Eucharist thanks you for sharing your
time and talent with us and we wish to invite all of you to a reception in your honor.
ADVENT NEWS 7
A great way to start the Christmas Season.
On Saturday December 10, 2016, a chartered bus will take you to Lasalette Shrine in N.Attleboro, Ma. You will attend a Christmas concert @ 3:00pm by Fr.
Pat. Attend Holy Mass @ 4:00pm. Enjoy the colorful light display @5:00 pm until 8:30pm when we board the bus
for our trip home. You will all have time to visit the gift shop and
enjoy the manger sets and crèches from all over the world.
There will be 3 departure points. 7:15 am pick up at Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth 7:30 am pick up at Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth
7:45 am pick up at St. Pius Church, Portland. We will stop for lunch, which will be on your own.
There will be water, fruits and snacks on the bus and relaxing entertainment.
Cost per person: $45.00. To reserve your seat or for information, contact Jackie
Royles @ 653-0857
LASAGNA DINNER St. Gregory
Saturday December 10 5 pm
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The Annual Christmas Pageant will take place at St. Gregory Church following the 8:30AM Mass on Sunday, December 11. Come and experience the Nativity through the children’s reenactment and narration of this long standing tradition. Listen to the children’s choir and join in the singing of familiar Christmas carols.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you would like to donate to our Christmas altar flowers and decorations for the churches in honor of a loved one, please fill out a Christmas Flower Envelope
found in the pews or at the back of the church with your name….as the donor...and the names you are honoring.. Please be sure to print the names clearly and return to the church no later than Monday, December 14. You may also drop your envelope in the offertory basket at Mass.
Assisting those in need....mission of Social Justice and Peace Commission The work undertaken by the Commission is broad -- reaching eight towns in Cumberland Country. Four churches in Parish of the Holy Eucharist are the centers of worship and charity is foremost in its concern. One aspect of the Commission responsibility is to assist the clergy and parish staff in responding to needs of individuals and families in an emergency situation. Most frequently, this begins with a phone call to the parish office. It may involve people who are not members of the parish. The emergency need is foremost - not a person’s affiliation. A confidential protocol is followed and the request is referred to a volunteer -- a Commission member. Information is developed through a series of phone calls or meetings. The Commission member may assist the needy person in contacting community services. When deemed truly in need of church help with no other options, we will provide financial support -- a payment to a rental office, oil company for a fuel delivery, or other service . The request is particularly important when young children may be harmed by an electricity cut-off, a cold house, a dry well, or sleeping in a car in a retail parking lot. Our church can offer help because parishioners have contributed to the fund for “heating and the needy.” It is not an item in the annual parish budget, but money totally dependent on what people donate. Between July 2015 and June 2016, the Parish offered financial help in 38 cases, totaling approximately $12,500. Truly remarkable and we thank you. The next monthly meeting of the Social Justice Commission is Thursday December 8, 6:30pm at the Sacred Heart Rectory. All interested parishioners are welcome to attend. SAINT VINCENT de PAUL CLOTHING PROGRAM: Your donations have most certainly been coming in daily in the spirit of the season and that of the YEAR OF MERCY--we THANK YOU! The amounts being given allow us to share some of the clothing with the Cumberland and Falmouth pantries who in turn do the same as St.Vincent and allow those in need to receive the nice warm clothing with their food pick up ALL FOR FREE! JESUS IS VERY PROUD OF YOU ALL--Jack Mullin CUMBERLAND/FALMOUTH FOOD PANTRIES Thanksgiving at the pantries was a huge success in terms of product quality and quantity. It was a very pleasant experience for all. The atmosphere was heavy with love, caring, sharing, hope, and thanks for your continuing support in making this program so personal and compassionate in helping our neighbors through some tough times! YOU ARE LIVING DISCIPLES OF JESUS--PTL--Jack Mullin
THANK YOU! For your presence at Sunday's choral concert and for your constant prayers and support of our family during Nat's recovery. From Jen and Nat Runge
MINISTRY 8
Employment Opportunity: Parish Business Manager The Parish of the Holy Eucharist is seeking a self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and well-organized leader with an accounting and administrative background including the supervision of employees. As a member of the core management team, the successful candidate will be a team player who possesses and demonstrates an appreciation of this position as min-istry, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and creativity and flexi-bility in meeting the challenges and responding to the opportunities of the diocesan evangelization plan. This position will oversee the administra-tive, accounting and facilities areas of the Parish. Must be a practicing member in good standing of the Roman Catholic Church. This is an im-mediate opening, and applications will be reviewed as received until a suitable candidate is hired. Cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and salary expectations to: Elizabeth Allen Diocesan Director of Human Resources Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Ave Portland, Maine 04103 Or Email: [email protected]
Sunday, December 4, 2016 Coffee and Pastry Social after the Sunday Masses.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Council Officers Meeting at 6:30 pm followed by the
Monthly Council Business Meeting at 7 pm at Saint Gregory’s Church. Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Monthly First Degree @ 7 pm at Holy Martyr’s Church. Candidate to report at 6:30 PM.
Thursday, December 8 2016
The Panera Bread Team is in need of additional help for product pick-up. Please contact Treasurer Mike Crowley @ 732-245-0653 for more information. Many hands make the job easier.
Saturday, December 10, 2016 The Panera Bread Team is in need of additional help for product pick-up. Please contact Trustee Denis Dancoes @ 838-6207 for more information. Many hands make the job easier.
Saturday, December 10, 2016 Lasagna Dinner @ Saint Gregory’s Church Hall from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Look forward to seeing you at our Advent Dinner.
Clynk Bottle & Can Recycle Program Reminder that your Knights of Columbus Council is sponsoring this program. You may pick up your Clynk Green Recycle Bag at the rear of your Church, and return your clean bottles and cans to any Hannaford Store. Proceeds come back to your Council for Needy causes. If you can’t locate the Green Clynk Bags please contact Brother John Walkenford at 233-5570 Saint Gregory, Brother Denis Dancoes at 838-6207 Holy Martyrs, Brother Mike Crowley at 732-245-0653 Saint Jude or Brother Ed Gawle at 603-819-1972 Sacred Heart. Thanking you in advance for your support. Let us continue to keep in our Healing Prayers Brother Charles Thurston ... Brother John Bonnell ... Brother Donald Hamalainen ... Brother Gary & Diane Potvin ... Brother Glen and Wife Elizabeth Hansen ... Margaret wife of Brother George Ventresca ... Cynthia Sister-In-Law of Brother Chris Madden ...Luke Roy son of Brother Mark Roy Knight and Family of the Month for December Brother Steven Boulos ………… Brother Ed Gawle and Wife Gina
LITTLE BLESSINGS
Please join our first gathering of the POTHE young families group, "Little Blessings," on January 12, 2017, 10:30-11:30 am, at Sacred Heart , at 326 Main Street, in Yarmouth. Interactive activities will be provided for the children and conversation and rotating prayer and faith formation for the adults! We will be meeting in the white building adjacent to Sacred Heart Church. Please bring snacks and toys to share.
For more information, please contact Rachel Mutchie at [email protected]
or Alana Barrera at [email protected].
Saturday, December 3 6:45am SH That Man is You 3:15pm HM Confessions Fr.Kaseta 3:15pm SH Confessions Fr. Greenleaf 3:15pm SG Confessions Fr. Antonydass 3:30pm SG Rosary Sunday, December 4 8:00am SJ Choir Practice 8:20am SJ Faith Formation 9:10am HM Faith Formation 9:30am SH Faith Formation 9:30am SG Faith Formation 1:00pm SH Connected Catholics 2:00pm SH Lessons and Carols 3:00 pm SH Volunteer Appreciation Reception 4:00pm HM Youth Ministry 4:45pm HM Choir Practice 6:30pm HM Youth Ministry Monday, December 5 8:00am HM Adoration 4:15pm HM Faith Formation Tuesday, December 5 9:30am HM Centering Prayer Group 6:30pm SH Youth Ministry 7:00pm SG Knights of Columbus Wednesday, December 6 9:00am SH Spiritual Mountaineers 6:00pm SJ Faith Formation 6:45pm SH Choir Practice 7:00pm HM Knights of Columbus 7:00pm SH Alzheimer Meeting 7:00pm SG Choir Practice Thursday, December 8 The Immaculate Conception 6:30am SH Book Club 6:30pm SH Social Justice Meeting 6:00pm SJ Faith Formation, Sac Prep Friday, December 9 8:30am SG Adoration 11:00am HM Catholic Homeschoolers Saturday, December10 Retired Religious 6:45am SH That Man is You 10:00am HM First Penance 3:15pm HM Confessions Fr. Greenleaf 3:15pm SH Confessions Fr. Kaseta 3:15pm SG Confessions Fr. 3:30pm SG Rosary 5:00pm SG Knights Lasagna Dinner Sunday, December11 Retired Religious 8:00am SJ Choir Practice 8:20am SJ Faith Formation 9:10am HM Faith Formation 9:30am SH Faith Formation 9:30am SG Christmas Pageant 11:00am SH Baptism, Jandreau 12:00pm SH Baptism, Foster 4:00pm HM Youth Ministry 4:45pm HM Choir Practice 5:30pm SG Youth Ministry 6:30pm HM Youth Ministry
Saturday, December 3 4:00pm HM Fr. K SI for James Honan by Ralph & Mary Lou Lancaster 4:00pm SH Fr. G Robert & Cynthia Hoehl by Luci Garcia 4:00pm SG Fr. A Tony & Mary Colello by the Colello Family Sunday, December 4 8:00am SH Fr. A Sam LaCroix by his Grandparents 8:30am HM Fr. G Connie Lacorazza by Cathy & Peter Mullaney 8:30am SG Fr. K Robert Harvey by Tom & Belinda Harvey 9:30am SJ Fr. A Andre Benoit by Mary & Jim Honan 10:30am HM Fr. G Parishioners 11:00am SH Fr. K David Ferretti by Jean Bott 5:30pm HM Fr. K Joseph Swales by the Rosquete Family Monday, December 5 7:30am HM Fr. G Deceased Family & Friends of M/M Howard Wessenberg 8:00am SG Fr.K The Family of Monique by Monique Tuesday, December 6 8:15am SH Fr. G Vince Daigler by Dee Daigler Wednesday, December 7 7:30am HM Fr. G Lev Agren by the Agren family 8:15am SH Fr. K William Grant by Marion & Clayton Clark Thursday, December 8 8:00am SG Fr. K Deceased Family & Friends of Brenda Masse 8:15am SH Fr. G Patricia Benoit Quinlan by Mary & Jim Honan 5:30pm HM Fr. G Parishioners 6:30pm SJ Fr. K James McBrady Sr. by the McBrady family Friday, December 9 7:30am HM Fr. G Edmund G. Hamlin by Mary & Jim Honan 8:00am SG Fr. K Rita B. Fitzpatrick by Eugene & Rita Fitzpatrick Saturday, December 10 4:00pm HM Fr. K Barbara Mullin by the Family 4:00pm SH Fr. G Romeo Charron by the Family 4:00pm SG Fr. A SI Thanksgiving for God’s Love by Liz Chandler Sunday, December 11 8:00am SH Fr. A SI Thanksgiving by Loretta MacKinnon 8:30am HM Fr. G Priests and Seminarians of our diocese by Rob Poissant 8:30am SG Fr. K Clifford Tracy by Thomas & Sherry Hebert 9:30am SJ Fr. A Robert Schleicher by Louise Gorman 10:30am HM Fr. G Joan Costello by Josephine & John Marr 11:00am SH Fr. K Parishioners 5:30pm HM Fr. G Deceased Family & Friends of the Agren Family
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS INTENTIONS 9
Apostolate of Prayers for Priests, Portland Diocese
Saturday 12/3 Rev. Innocent Okozi, SMA Rev. Philip A. Tracy
Sunday 12/4
Bishop Robert P Deeley, JCD
Monday, 12/5 V. Rev. Richard Malo Rev. Gerald Levesque
Tuesday 12/6 Rev. Paul Murray Rev. Ralph Boisvert
Wednesday 12/7 Rev. Raymond Lagace Rev. George Collins, SJ
Thursday 12/8 All Priests
Friday 12/9 Rev. John Feeney Rev. Andrew Bisson, OFM
Saturday 12/10 Rev. Norman Richard Rev. Ramundas Bukauskas, OFM
Sunday 12/11
Bishop Joseph J. Gerry, OSB
The parish office will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2, 2017. There will be no Adoration at Holy Martyrs Church those days.
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
Holy Martyrs Church
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 5:30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday
7:30 am Adoration
Monday 8 am - 8 pm Confession
Saturday 3:15 pm
Sacred Heart Church 326 Main St. Yarmouth
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:15 am
Confession Saturday 3:15 pm
St. Gregory Church 24 North Raymond Rd. Gray
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am
Monday & Friday 8:00 am
Adoration Friday 8:30 am -12:30 pm
Confession Saturday 3:15pm
St. Jude Church 134 Main St. Freeport
Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 am
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Parish Sacramental and Pastoral Care Information
Clergy Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Pastor 207-553-7041, [email protected] Fr. Peter Kaseta, OFM Cap, PV, 207-657-8606, [email protected] Fr. Antony HGN 207-282-3321 [email protected] Deacon Dennis Popadak, 207-847-6884, [email protected] Faith Formation Georgette Dionne, Director, 207-553-9076 , [email protected] Joann Segovia, Youth Minister, 207-553-7159, [email protected] Sr. Kate Walsh, RSM, F.F. Administrative Asst. 207-553-7042, [email protected] Administrative Staff Elizabeth Rosquete, Operations Manager, 207-847-6890, [email protected] Linda Howard, Director, Finance Office, 207-847-6885, [email protected] Mary Curry, Bookkeeper, 207-847-6877, [email protected] Grace Mc Morrow, Asst. Bookkeeper, 207-553-9075, [email protected] Music Ministry JoJo Kilroy, [email protected] Danielle Ogden, [email protected] Ron Siviski, [email protected] Phil Thibault, [email protected] Chip Carney, [email protected] David Bartoletti, [email protected] Sharyl Webster, [email protected] Jennifer Runge, [email protected] Social Justice and Peace Contacts Cathy Martin, Committee Chair, [email protected] Elaine Goulette, Interfaith Liaison, [email protected] Patricia Scott, Sister Parish in Haiti, [email protected] Knights Officers Peter Rogers, Grand Knight, [email protected] Joe Mathew, Deputy Grand Knight, [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Beth Anne King, 749-7974
Fr. Greenleaf Pastor
Fr. Kaseta, OFM Cap
Parochial Vicar
Mr. Popadak Deacon
Ms. Dionne Faith Formation
Ms. Howard Finance
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants Please call the parish office as soon as you give birth to your child.
Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance of the desired date of your wedding.
Sacrament of Confession Held every Saturday in HM, SH, & SG at 3:15 pm or at any time by appointment with the priest.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound
Please call the parish office with the name, condition, address, and phone number of the person who is in need.
Adult Confirmation Please contact the office and ask for the Lifelong Faith Formation Office.
Vocations to the Priesthood or Religious Life Contact the Pastor, Fr. Daniel Greenleaf.
Making Funeral Arrangements
Please contact the funeral home, and they will assist you in making arrangements for the Church.
Having a Mass Said for Deceased Loved One or Special Intention Call the office or fill out an envelope at the entrance of the Church.
Wishing to Register in the Parish Please contact the parish office and ask for Elizabeth Rosquete.
Wishing to Become Catholic Please contact the parish office and ask for the Lifelong Faith Formation Office.
Ministry to Those in Need Please contact the parish office and we will do what we can to provide assistance or help find appropriate resources in our area.
PARISH DIRECTORY 12
Fr. Antonydass HGN
PARISH OFFICE 207-847- 6886
266 Foreside Rd. Falmouth Parish Website: www.POTHE.org
Email: [email protected]
