Good Shepherd Parish

Biddeford Lyman Old Orchard Beach Saco Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30 / Churches listed inside

Mailing Address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321 e-mail: GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org • www.goodshepherdparish.us

August 24, 2014

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

Message from Monsignor René Mathieu

(1) St. Margaret parking: To mention one last time: Because of a

racing event in Old Orchard Beach this Sunday, August 24, church

goers are asked to refrain from parking on Saco Avenue along the

church during Masses Sunday morning. Old Orchard Street will be

closed to traffic to allow for race participants. Our parking lots and

Staples Street will be available for parking, but the bottom of Staples

Street will be closed off so you will obliged to enter and exit via Saco Avenue. (2)

Please note changes in the seasonal Mass schedule: On Wednesday, September 3,

the 8:00 am summertime Mass at Saint Margaret in Old Orchard Beach will transfer

to Saint Joseph in Biddeford at 9:00 am to benefit St. James Catholic School stu-

dents until school closes for the summer next June. Saint Brendan in Biddeford Pool

is celebrating its final 9:30 am Sunday Mass of the season on September 7; the 5:30

pm Mass on Saturdays will continue at that location through October 11 (Columbus

Day weekend). The summer Sunday Mass schedule (8 am & 9:30 am) will continue

at Saint Margaret in Old Orchard Beach through September 14 and then return to

the usual weekend schedule on September 20/21 (4 pm, 8:30 am, 10:30 am). I thank

everyone involved for their cooperation. (3) As of August 19, a total of $10,930 has

been received toward the cost of repairing St. Luke Chapel in Old Orchard Beach.

I am grateful for those who have contributed so far but note we have a long way to

go to reach the estimated $50,000 - $60,000 needed for the project. (4) Recently, a

summer visitor donated a brand new Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosk. Located in

the gathering space at Most Holy Trinity Church, it is filled with Catholic themed

pamphlets and CDs. Among those featured on the CDs are Scott Hahn, Fr. Larry

Richards, Matthew Kelly, Fr. Michael Schmitz, Mark Hart and Michael Barber. A

donation of $3 is requested for each CD and 50 cents per brochure. All funds collect-

ed from the kiosk will be used to refill the kiosk from time to time. This generous

donation is valued at $857! (5) Did you know? The Sign of the Cross is an im-

portant part of Catholic piety. It is a profession of belief both in the Holy Trinity &

in the Incarnation and dates to Christianity’s earliest centuries. Saint Augustine of

Hippo (who lived 345-430) described it many times in his sermons and writings.

Whenever I sign a child for the first time at their baptism and then invite the parents

and godparents to do the same, I can’t help asking myself what the saving cross of

Christ will mean for that new Christian in the years ahead. (6) Thank You of the

Week: To the Knights of Columbus and our Worship & Spirituality Commission for

sponsoring the altar servers event on August 17. Thank you!

Jokes Priests Can Tell, Volume 4 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne:

As the boat was sinking, the skipper lifted his voice to ask: “Does anyone know how

to pray?” One man spoke confidently to answer: “Yes, Captain, I do.”

The captain nodded: “That’s all right then,” he declared. “You go ahead and pray.

The rest of us will put on life jackets. We’re one short.”

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GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us August 24, 2014

A special message for summer visitors:

Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish, which con-

sists of 4 churches: Most Holy Trinity in Saco,

Saint Joseph in Biddeford, St. Margaret in Old

Orchard Beach and St. Philip in Lyman. We also

have two summer chapels, St. Brendan in

Biddeford Pool and St. Luke in Old Orchard

Beach. You may have noticed that St. Luke is not

open this summer because it is in need of a new

roof and ventilation system. Our parish owns 15

properties, 6 of which are listed for sale at this

time. All our properties are in need of improve-

ments aimed at increasing the useful life of a

building or adding to its value. These projects

result in considerable financial stress for the

parish. In particular, the cost of repairing the roof

and ventilation system in St. Luke is about $50-

60,000. Therefore, we have begun a capital fund

campaign to help pay for repairing the roof and

ventilation system. If you enjoy worshiping at St.

Luke in the summer months and would like to

help us raise funds for this purpose, you may send

a check to the parish office or go to the parish

website at www.GoodShepherdParish.us and

click “Online Giving,” where you will find a

donation opportunity for St. Luke Chapel; you

may also contact our finance coordinator, David

Gadbois, at the parish office. Thank you for your

consideration. Although our buildings are of great

concern, even greater is our mission of bringing

the gospel of Christ to our parishioners and to all

around us. There is good news in that regard.

From a global perspective, we have Pope Francis

admired throughout the world. The appointment

of Bishop Robert Deeley as the new Bishop of

Portland in February has been an exciting and

positive experience. In early April, a parish mis-

sion led by Fr. Larry Richards (well known on

Catholic Radio) attracted over 1100 people to

attend each of the four evenings. The mission had

a strong spiritual impact on those who attended

and continues to influence the lives of many

parishioners. I find in these combined experiences

signs of faith and hope for the Catholic Church in

Maine and for our parish in particular. We appre-

ciate the prayerful support of Catholics who visit

us from elsewhere; your presence enlivens us

during the summer months. May you have an

enjoyable, restful & peaceful vacation in Maine!

Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph's Church & Ste Anne's Chapel St. Margaret's Church St. Philip's Church 271 Main St 178 Elm St (Rte 1) 6 Saco Ave 404 Goodwins Mills Rd Saco, Maine 04072 Biddeford, Maine 04005 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Lyman, Maine 04002

St. Brendan's Chapel (seasonal) St. Luke's Chapel (CLOSED 2014 SEASON) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006 164 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques

September 1

Good

Shepherd

Parish

Office Closed

BIDDEFORD, SACO, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & LYMAN

Joyce Palmitessa (born 1937)

Joan Goulet (born 1940) * Jeannette Paquette (born 1925)

Lisa Gonneville (born 1971) * Priscilla Poisson (born 1930)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the

mercy of God rest in peace.

Saturday, August 23

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Brian & Gerard Allie / Marc E. Grenier, Sr. (21st Ann.)

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Rita Davies / Bill Martin

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Rita Bureau / Roland Malo

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) Simone Loranger

5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

For the Souls in Purgatory

Sunday, August 24, Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Antonydass)

Nicholas P. Curro, Sr. / Edgar Perreault (1st Ann.)

8:00 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu) Paul Rivard

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Pauline Martel (1st Ann.) / Rita & Francois Lehoullier

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. David Schlaver)

Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard

9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Jacqueline Ingraham

9:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Laurette Charette / Adelard Gobeil

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Louis Bolduc, Jr. / Andy Bergeron

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Monday, August 25

8:00 am St. Margaret: Lydia Houde (21st Ann.)

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Urbain Chretien (2nd Ann.) /

Joseph P.L. Bastarache

Tuesday, August 26

7:00 am Ste Anne: Marie Jeanne Boisvert

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: In thanksgiving to the Blessed

Mother

Wednesday, August 27

8:00 am St. Margaret: Fred D. Carey

9:00 am St. Philip: Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard

Thursday, August 28

8:00 am St. Margaret: Gus Gagne

9:00 am St. Philip: John Lariviere

Friday, August 29

7:00 am Ste Anne: Marguerite Y. Boivin

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Beverly Chenard Mooney /

Germaine Drake

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Saturday, August 30

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Velma Provencher / Pauline Morin

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Germaine Legare (23rd Ann.) / Robert Gagnon

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)

Garon Murphy / Thomas & Dorothy Leavitt

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) Norman Frappier

5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Bernardine Prenting / Patricia Kerr

Sunday, August 31, Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Edgar Perreault / Craig Walker

8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)

Vivien C. & James J. Sullivan / Elmer E. Bedford, Sr.

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Robert Lantagne / Ralph Morin

9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Floriant Poissant / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Henry & Freida Buechs

9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)

Fernand & Pauline Cote

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Dolly Roy / Normand Gagne (2nd Ann.)

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Lucille Dumont Lavoie / Charlotte & Paul Casavant

PARISH LITURGIES

Readings for the Week of August 24, 2014

Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20

Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22

Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Mt 23:23-26

Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Mt 23:27-32

Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51

Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mk 6:17-29

Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30

Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27

Good Shepherd Parish welcomes: Laela Mae,

daughter of Ryan & Shelly (Northrop) Sommer;

Benjamin Philip, son of Thomas & Tori (Pooler) Canning;

Paityn Alaina, daughter of Justin & Paige (Bouvier) Tharpe; Vida

Gabrielle, daughter of Gilbert Jr. & Karla (Estabrook) Donatelli.

May all the baptized grow daily in the body of Christ.

Note: Sunday Masses, June 29 – September 14, will be at 8 am and 9:30 am at St. Margaret.

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - August

24. Rev. Reginald Brissette, Rev. Paul Pare

25. Rev. Albert Roux, Rev. Bruce Siket, Rev. Daniel Gagnon OMI

26. Rev. Frank Murray, Rev. Aurelijus Gricius OFM

27. V. Rev. Joseph Daniels, Rev. Renald Labarre

28. Rev. Richard Ouellette, Rev. John Bacevicius OFM

29. Rev. Sylvio Levesque, Rev. Thomas McMurray SJ

30. Rev. Paul Marquis, Rev. Robert Regan SJ

Please pray for the following couples scheduled to

marry soon: Craig McDonough & Jacqueline Lynch

John Delaney & Catherine Lacey

Roger Grenier & Crystal DiTomaso

Matthew Rossignol & Theresa Kimball

to parishioners who donated in

commemoration of Annette Addorio’s

100th Birthday. Your generosity is so very appreciated!

The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Margaret Church is burning

this week in memory of Sr. Elizabeth Gravel

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084

Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693

E-mail GSPschools@portlanddiocese.org

Website www.goodshepherdschools.us

St. James School is

Service

Academics

Faith

Excellence

St. James School staff partners with parents, parishioners, and our community to provide students with opportunities to become faith-filled Catholics, creative and critical thinkers, life-long learners, and confident contributors to the Church and society.

AUGUST 24, 2014

Job Openings: Saint James School has an immediate, full time opening for a certi-

fied fourth grade teacher.

Part time teaching position open in our middle school. Emphasis is

on teaching Literacy and Social Studies. Guidance experience would

be a plus. Certification is required.

Opening for a part time technology integration specialist.

Please send resume, references, and copy of certification to:

Nancy Naimey, Principal, St. James School, 25 Graham Street

Biddeford, ME 04005 * (207) 282-4084

FAITH FORMATION

FAITH FORMATION

2014-2015

Registration is

now open! - Start dates:

+ Family Catechesis & St. Philip begin on 9/14 (RCIA for Children too)

+ St. Margaret begins on 9/15

+ Edge and Life Teen begin on 9/21 (RCIA for Teens also)

Register after Mass this weekend! Staff members will be available after each of this weekend’s Masses to

register children and/or teens for any of our programs at the back of the

church. Please see them for any questions you may have about our pro-

grams as well. See you there!

Youth Ministry

Adult Ministry

Are you or someone you know….

Experiencing God’s call but not sure how to

respond? Attending Mass but have never

completed the Sacraments of Initiation?

Interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?

The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you!

Join us today for Inquiry to explore and learn more about the Cath-

olic faith. Please call the Office of Faith Formation at

207-282-4812 for more information.

Alumni Contact Information

Name______________________________Class of__________

Address___________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Telephone Number_________________________________

Email Address_______________________________________

Would you like to be a class representative? YES NO

Would you like to help with the anniversary? YES NO

Where Are You? St. James will be gearing up for its twenty-fifth

anniversary in a few years. We want to create a database of alumni but

we need your help! You can email your contact information to

Helen.Fournier@portlanddiocese.org or mail this form to St. James

School, Alumni Database, 25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005.

Our new book is: “Mother Teresa’s Lessons of

Love and Secrets of Sanctity” by Susan Conroy. In

the summer of 1986, 21 year old Susan Conroy left

her family and friends and headed off to Calcutta,

India to assist the Missionaries of Charity. Begins Thursday,

September 4, 6:30-8 pm with Chapter One. Please call Donna Caron at

284-4812x113 to sign up.

At Saint James School, we have a S*A*F*E school focusing on the

four areas of Service * Academics * Faith * Excellence. Our prekinder-

garten and kindergarten classes are the first step. There are openings in

these classes. We also have a strong middle school program which

prepares students for high school. Our athletics programs allow stu-

dents to play and improve. Teams have had winning seasons and our

baseball and softball teams were undefeated. Call to check availability.

* Certified teachers

* A low student teacher ratio

* Nurturing and SAFE environment

* Art * Physical Education * Music and Library

* Religious Education * French

* After school care * Before school care (if enough interest)

GALATIANS: An eight part series with Fr. Ron Labarre. Paul's letter

speaks directly to the heart of Christians and addresses a most important

question: “What must we do to be saved?” Beginning Tuesday,

September 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, registration fee $25: online at

www.goodshepherdparish.us or call the office, 282-3321.

The original meaning of the word Catechist is “teacher”, or one who

“echoes” God’s word! Do you feel called to help in passing the faith on to

our young people, and to help them develop deep and meaningful relation-

ships with Jesus? Faith Formation relies on dedicated and generous volun-

teers who are willing to serve… Maybe that is you? We are currently look-

ing for volunteer catechists to fill these positions:

Most Holy Trinity – 3 Sundays/mo after 8:30 am Mass, Pre – K catechist;

Kindergarten catechists; St Philip - every Sunday after 9 am Mass, 2nd grade

helper; 3rd grade catechist; St Margaret – every Monday at 4:30 pm, 1st

grade catechist. Curriculum, books, materials and training are provided! For

more information, please contact Michelle Philbrick at 282-4812 x115 or

michelle.philbrick@portlanddiocese.org.

WOMEN OF

GOD

- Kickoff 2014

Save The Date Mate!

Join us on September 21st as we

kickoff a new year in youth ministry!

- Coordinates be arrivin’ shortly…

ARRRRR ye comin’?

Questions? Contact the Faith Formation office at 207-282-4812

THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Knights Corner

WeShare, our Online Giving System, is easy to use! Go

to www.goodshepherdparish.us, and under the "About Us"

tab, click Online Giving. You can make a one-time or recurring donation

using your credit card, checking or savings account. Check it out!

Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This

week: Canned vegetables and canned fruits

Collection Report

Offertory Week Year to Date*

August 9-10, 2014 $ 28,338 $ 215,613

August 10-11, 2013 $ 30,110 $ 218,559

Difference $ (1,772) $ (2,946) -1.3%

*includes second collections

The Men of Good Shepherd Parish are starting up the newest

THAT MAN IS YOU Video series titled “The Revelation of

the Father” on Sept 13 at 7 am at Most Holy Trinity. Come

try out this Men's Program which focuses on the develop-

ment of men in the modern world. The TMIY program com-

bines the best research from science with the teachings of the

Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authen-

tic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and the greater

society. As always, come 15 minutes early for coffee and fellowship.

**Meetings are held in the youth room at MHT. Coffee is on at 6:45 am;

program begins at 7. FMI call Ken @ 590-5805, or Dave @ 590-5198.

The Friends of Community Action Food Pantry are still in need of a com-

mercial grade meat slicer. If you have one to donate, call Don, 207-282-4771.

St. Margaret Church needs some help with the laundering

of altar linens. You would be placed in a rotation with others

and would probably have to pick up only once a month. In-

struction would be provided. If you are interested in this very special

ministry, please call Diane, 937-3370.

The St. Joseph Council KC Lobster Roll Sale is August 23 from 11 am-

6 pm at the St. Joseph Church hall; 178 Elm St. in Biddeford. The lobster

roll plate ($9.00) includes a lobster roll, chips and a pickle. Eat in or take

out. Call 282-7200 to order directly from the Church hall kitchen. Pro-

ceeds to benefit the Knights’ Charity Fund.

Gas Raffle Tickets: The Knights are wrapping up the annual sales of the

raffle tickets for the gas giveaway drawing (5-$200 gas cards) on Sep-

tember 14. Only 300 are sold at $10 apiece. Remaining tickets will be

available after Masses in the first two weeks of September at St. Joseph

and Most Holy Trinity Churches. You do not have to be present to win.

Squires Circle #4809 will hold an Investiture Ceremony on September

7 at St Joseph's Church Hall following the 11 am Mass. Boys age 10 to

18 that are interested in joining may contact Mike Melnik at 937-2501 or

mikemelnik.oob@gmail.com.

The Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair Time to clean out your books! The Parish Fair

welcomes back the Used Books table this year and we are looking for

donations! No donation is too small. They all add up! If every family in

the parish donated even 5 used books, we would have quite a collection

to sell! Books can be dropped off in marked boxes at the entrances of St.

Joseph and Most Holy Trinity Churches on weekends during Mass times.

Any questions? Call Marie LaBrecque at 282-2634.

Saco Meal Program invites and welcomes volunteers, especially someone

to specifically operate the automated dishwashing machine on Mondays,

from 5 to 6 pm at MHT hall. The volunteer(s) must be able to lift trays of

dishes. Contact Anita, 937-2399.

Job Openings:

Assistant Director of Faith Formation: This is a full time position

with the parish. The responsibilities include: assisting in the coordina-

tion of all aspects of the faith formation program including developing

and facilitating programs, being the primary Youth Minister, and train-

ing and supervising volunteers. The successful candidate will have a

solid background in Catechetics, preferably with a BA in religious stud-

ies, theology, pastoral ministry or related field. Diocesan Catechetical

training is a plus. A good rapport with children and youth, as well as

excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as is the ability to work eve-

nings and weekends. Full job description available for viewing at http://

goodshepherdparish.us/employment-opportunities. Please submit cover

letter and resume to: Liz Williams at Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main

St. Saco, ME 04072; Elizabeth.Williams@portlanddiocese.org.

Custodian-Maintenance Person: This is a part-time position at the

parish office. For those interested, please see the full job description

available for viewing at http://goodshepherdparish.us/employment-

opportunities. Submit inquiries and resumes to GoodShepherd

@portlanddiocese.org and reference Custodian-Maintenance Position.

Second Collection Next Weekend: is for the Joan Beaudry Sponsor-

ship Fund which benefits students attending St. James School. Joan

Beaudry was a parishioner and dedicated teacher at St. Mary's School

in Biddeford; this fund was established in her memory and is always

collected on Labor Day weekend.

Parish Family Life will be holding our 5th Annual Parish Picnic

honoring Grandparents on Sunday, September 7 at St. Philip

Church, 12- 3 pm. Burgers, hotdogs and drinks will be provided.

Bring a salad or dessert to share. Come enjoy games, music by

the Jandreau family, and be entertained by a magician. Help for

setting up at 10 am and cleaning-up after would be greatly appreciated.

Join us and have a fun afternoon!

Family member divorced? There's no such thing as Catholic di-

vorce....but Catholics do civilly divorce. Please give someone a copy of

this Bulletin or invite them to the Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide 12-

week group which begins September 8 at 6:30 pm in the Dining Room of

the Parish Center at St. Raphael's Church in Kittery, ME. The minimal cost

per person includes a "Personal Survival Guide," refreshments and all

materials for 12 weeks. Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic

teachings. Sorry, no childcare available. FMI and to register call Frank at

207-363-8208, or email f.h.patch@gmail.com and visit

www.CatholicsDivorce.com.

Second Collection This Weekend: At St. Joseph Church only, to sup-

port the Heralds of Good News of which Fr. Antonydass, HGN is a

member. If you want your donation recorded for tax purposes, place

your gift in a blank envelope and mark your envelope number. Make

checks to Good Shepherd Parish.

BIDDEFORD BALL Saturday, August 23

7PM – 12AM at the Pepperell Mill

AN EVENING OF CHARITY, A FASHION SHOW AND DANCING.

A portion of the proceeds will help support the Saco Meals Program.

$26.87/ticket. FMI go to http://suger.me/ball.

NEW PROGRAM FOR YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS: Did you know Good

Shepherd has 59 youth altar servers who serve with our priests at Mass?

Sunday, August 17, Good Shepherd held a commissioning service for all

youth altar servers at St. Margaret Church in Old Orchard Beach. With the

commissioning comes a new program at Good Shepherd. The servers will

wear different colored cinctures depending on their grade and years of ser-

vice, along with being given a patron saint: White represents grades 3-5 with

St. Dominic Savio as their patron saint; Red represents grades 6-8 with St.

Tarcisius as their patron saint; Gold represents grades 9-12 with St. John

Berchmans as their patron saint; and Blue represents grades 9-12 who have

taken on a leadership role, helping to train younger servers and leading other

servers at special Masses throughout the year. The patron saint for Blue is

St. John Vianney.

The commissioning was followed by a cookout for the servers and their

families, sponsored by the Worship and Spirituality Commission and the Old

Orchard Beach Knights of Columbus Council. Thank you to all of our youth

who serve in this ministry, as well as to their families for all their support.