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

March 1, 2015

Second

Sunday

of

Lent

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

Message from Monsignor René Mathieu (1) Last Sunday evening, members of the parish staff accompanied our

catechumens and candidates who were “received” at the Cathedral by

Bishop Deeley during the ceremony called the Celebration of the Rite

of Election of Catechumens and of the Call to Continuing Conver-

sion of Candidates Who are Preparing for Confirmation and/or

Eucharist or Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic

Church. Refreshments were served after the ceremony, giving the candidates an

opportunity to meet the bishop and spend some time touring the Cathedral (Bishop

Deeley had already received catechumens and candidates on Saturday evening in

Caribou, on Sunday morning in Bangor, and Sunday afternoon in Lewiston). Kindly

remember our catechumens (now called “the elect”): Steven Kent, Ryan Martin,

Christine Southwick, Cody Southwick, and Katerina Warner. In addition, Lara Houle,

Jonathan Vallee, and Michael Jordan are preparing for Confirmation and First

Communion. They appreciate your prayerful support as they look forward to

receiving the sacraments during the Easter season. (2) A year ago, the St. Joseph

Knights of Columbus rejuvenated a Squires Circle for boys aged 10-18 to encourage

their participation in parish and community activities. Old Orchard Beach K of C

member, Mike Melnick (Tel. 413-575-2928) & other members head up the boys’

group, of which there are already at least thirteen members. I heartily recommend

this option as another way to encourage the faith life of our youth. All adult leaders

are approved by the Diocese of Portland for safety related issues. (3) The Good

Shepherd Parish Cemeteries Committee is leading an effort to pave the road in Saint

Mary’s Cemetery that is home to the priests’ monument, including Father Brendan

Harnett’s grave. The parish coffers will contribute $4500 toward the $9000 total, and

we are hoping contributions from parishioners and friends can raise the balance. Thus

far, we have received $3,890 in donations but still have $610 to raise; can you help?

If you wish to contribute, a check may be made out to St. Mary Cemetery and placed in an envelope in the collection basket or mailed to Sandy Labelle, Cemetery Manager,

271 Main St., Saco, ME 04072. We hope this project will be completed by Memorial

Day 2015. (4) Scholarships for Basic Parenting Classes at Saint Andre Home in

Biddeford: Saint Andre Home recently received a grant from the United Way of

York County to offer a limited number of scholarships for their basic parenting

classes at the new Center for Parenting and Play, located at 11 Adams Street in

Biddeford. These classes offer new information about how understanding the stages

of brain development in babies and young children is key in knowing how to be an

effective parent. Parents learn practical techniques for keeping themselves calm and

strategies for parenting effectively when their child exhibits challenging behavior.

The result is a more peaceful home! For more information, please call the Center for

Parenting and Play at (207) 282-3351. (5) Thank You of the Week: To the parish-

ioners who collected and burned last year’s palms to produce ashes for Ash Wednes-

day. The ashes were used in all our church locations. Thank you!

JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 5 - Msgr. Tonne:

I went to a toyshop to look for a gift for my little grandson. I noticed a tiny girl

standing nearby with her mother; the clerk was showing the girl an elaborate doll.

“Now, this model walks, talks, cries, and drinks,” she explained.

“Oh, I have a little baby sister who does that,” the tot replied scornfully.

“I just want a doll.” -The Catholic Digest

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us March 1, 2015

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

LENT 2015

The season of Lent continues until the evening

Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday,

April 2. During Lent, the decoration of the altar

with flowers is not permitted, and musical instru-

ments may be played only to give necessary sup-

port to the singing. Exceptions include Laetare

Sunday, solemnities and feasts.

Lenten Fast & Abstinence: In the USA, every

Friday of Lent is a day of abstinence from meat.

Good Friday (April 3) is a day of fast and absti-

nence. Catholics aged 18 and over are bound by

the law of fasting until their 59th birthday. The law

of abstinence binds Catholics ages 14 and older.

Lenten Daily Masses: Refer to the list of Mass

intentions for a complete schedule of daily Masses

in Good Shepherd Parish.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions):

Saturdays: 3 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Marga-

ret and St. Joseph; 3:30 pm at St. Philip. Priests

are also available upon request after most weekday

and weekend Masses, or call the office for an

appointment. Confessions also will be scheduled

on the evenings of March 23 through 27- The

Light Is On For You!

Lenten Vespers: Most Holy Trinity Church on

Sundays at 4:00 pm, except on March 1st at

Ste Anne Chapel.

Stations of the Cross: Most Holy Trinity on

Fridays at 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm.

Lenten Eucharistic Adoration: March 20, 7-8 pm

at Most Holy Trinity. Daily Adoration available

24/7 at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel,

27 Thornton Avenue in Saco.

Easter Communion: In the USA, the obligation

to receive Holy Communion at least once a year

may be satisfied from the first Sunday of Lent

(February 21/22) to Trinity Sunday (May 30/31).

For a just cause, this “Easter Duty” may be

fulfilled at some other time of the year.

BIDDEFORD, SACO, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & LYMAN

Saturday, February 28

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

Edgar Michaud / Mary Jane Fournier

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Andrew Dubois)

Elizabeth Martel / Maurice Duross

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

Vivien & James Sullivan / Niles Jandreau

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Mathieu) Oscar & Almina Lacourse

Sunday, March 1, Second Sunday of Lent

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

Concisa, Wilfredo, & Nono Garcia / Laurette Cantara

8:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Andrew Dubois)

For Special Intentions

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Louis & Cecile Sirois /

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass)

David, George, & Theresa St. Amand

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Adrien “Specs” Lehoux (18th Ann.) / Marie Ange Ste Marie

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

Richard Bouffard / Roland St. Laurent

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

Marguerite Y. Boivin / Kenneth Powell

5:30 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) Rita McIntyre

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Monday, March 2

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Laurette Cote / David Oscar Reed

Tuesday, March 3

7:00 am Ste Anne: St. Anthony –for favors received

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Daniel R. Murphy / Ted Legaré

Wednesday, March 4

9:00 am St. Joseph: Theode H. Legare

9:00 am St. Philip: Roland Nolette

Thursday, March 5

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

9:00 am St. Philip: Harvey Paul

Friday, March 6

7:00 am Ste Anne: Roland Nolette

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Memorial Book Names /

Elizabeth Martel

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Saturday, March 7

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

Roseanne Cote / Laurette Cantara

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Joseph Manship)

Romeo Rousseau (35th Ann.) / Gerard & Pauline Larose

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

Marcel Gendron / Madlyn McPherson

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass) Leon Morrissette

Sunday, March 8, Third Sunday of Lent

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Msgr. Mathieu)

Marie L’Heureux (1st Ann.) / Gerard Levesque

8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Paul Rivard

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

Fernand Marchand (1st Ann.) / Ralph Guilbault (1st Ann.)

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Dickinson) Conrad Picard (10th Ann.)

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

Priscille Nadeau / Sr. Cecilia Saluzzi, SFCC

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Roland St. Laurent /

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

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

Theresa Couture (1st Ann.) /

Hercules & Germaine Nadeau

PARISH LITURGIES

Note: There will not be an 8 am Monday Mass

at St. Margaret through the winter.

Cemeteries of Good Shepherd Parish

St. Joseph’s / St. Mary’s Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30-Noon.

Please call Sandy to schedule an appointment at 282-0747.

Readings for the Week of March 1, 2015

Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28

Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31

Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Next Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/1 Cor 1:22-25/ Jn 2:13-25

Presence Radio Network Announcements

JOURNEY THROUGH LENT with THE PRESENCE

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you journey through Lent. Listening to Catholic radio

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Claire Bouffard (born 1931)

Gilman Morin (born 1940)

Clement Cote (born 1924) *** John Paquet (born 1933)

Roland Nolette (born 1928) *** Conrad Hebert (born 1932)

Marie Pelletier (born 1935)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

EWTN PRESENTS ALL NEW SERIES: Beginning in March, be

inspired by the strong Catholic faith of athletes and the role it plays in

their lives on "Fields & Faith", the important role "Grandparents" play

in their children and grandchildren's faith lives, and how God speaks to

us through Scripture in "The Voice of the Bridegroom: A Christological

Key to Reading the Whole Bible". Discover these new shows and more

at: www.ewtn.com/series. Find EWTN television in your area at

www.ewtn.com/channelfinder or watch us online at www.ewtn.com.

Next week is

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.

MARCH 1, 2015

Please fill out the form below and help us to create a

database of alumni! You can email the info to

Helen.Fournier@portlanddiocese.org or mail to:

St. James School, Alumni Database,

25 Graham St, Biddeford, ME 04005.

FAITH FORMATION

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

Upcoming Youth Ministry Schedule

~ Mar. 8 – Edge & Life Night ***~ Mar. 15 – Edge & Life Night

Apr 17-19 (Fri-Sun): Maine Catholic Youth Convention "Take off the mask, put on Christ!" Many of us feel like we are wearing a mask, hiding who we really are, especially when it comes to our faith.

Through the activities, keynotes, workshops, and prayer at this year's

Convention, we will discover that we no longer need to hide who Christ

created us to be! This year's featured presenter and musician is Connor Flanagan, and Saturday night will feature a banquet dinner and masquerade

ball. The cost is $200, but the parish is once again planning to offer a

discounted rate of $50 to our youth, thanks to our planned fundraisers.

Involvement in the fundraisers/collections will be expected of participants.

FMI or to register (the event is for youth grades 9-12), please contact youth

minister Josh Houde: 282-4812x117 ; joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org.

Students at Saint James School start each day with

a prayer; then they recite the Our Father or the Hail

Mary and end with the Pledge of Allegiance. Each

day different students lead the student body with

these prayers and the pledge. During Lent, these

prayers help students to understand more about this most im-

portant time of year. This is a time when I am most grateful to be

in a Catholic school and openly pray and celebrate my faith with a

community of believers.

Our last Open House is on March 26th, from 9 am

to 2 pm. Most of the individuals that have come for

our open houses have said that they were invited

and asked to come and look at the school.

Thank you for inviting and asking people you know

to come and look at the school. If there is anyone

else that you know that either hasn't yet made it in or has not yet

been asked, please invite them to our last open house on

Thursday, March 26th! Thank you!

Children’s Ministry

*** Family Catechesis at Most Holy Trinity follows the

8:30 am Mass in the hall & classrooms.

*** Faith Formation at St. Philip follows

the 9 am Mass in the hall & classrooms.

*** Faith Formation at St. Margaret will be on

Monday, Mar. 2nd, at 4:30 pm in the hall & classrooms.

Our FINAL SACRAMENTAL PREP PARENT MEETING will be

held Monday, March 2nd, at St. Margaret Hall in OOB at 4:45 pm.

If you have not yet attended one of these meetings, please make

arrangements to join us. Please contact Michelle Philbrick at

282-4812 ext. 115 or michelle.philbrick@portlanddiocese.org.

The Men of Good Shepherd Parish continue with the

THAT MAN IS YOU video program.

Mar. 7 theme: Money and Trust in Divine Providence Money and Happiness * Setting Expectations for Youth

The Pressures of a Father * Trust in Divine Providence

Laying the Foundation for the Future * Hearing the Cry of a Child

Building a House for the Lord

*Meetings will be 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.

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“Mother Teresa’s Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity”

Thursday, March 5th, 6:30 to 8 pm.

We will be discussing Chapters 8 and 9. Please

call Donna Caron at 282-4812x113 to sign up.

WOMEN OF

GOD

The St. Vincent de Paul Society accepts donations

Monday through Friday, 8-3, at St. James Hall

(use the South Street entrance). Our Wednesday sales

are 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Monies raised go to St. James

School, and to support community charitable efforts.

We have been serving the surrounding communities since 1941.

FMI call Donna Bilodeau at 499-7490.

Theology on Tap Continues!

Tuesday, March 10, 7-9 pm

Come join us for an evening of hearty food, good beer, and engaging theology

with other young adults. This month's event will feature a discussion of Angels

and Demons with Fr Bob Vaillancourt. We'll be at The Kerrymen Pub, 512

Main Street (Rt. 1) in Saco, 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, March 10. Sponsored by

Southern Maine College Campus Ministry & Ignite, Greater Portland's Catholic

Young Adults. FMI: Josh at 282-4812x117, joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org;

or Joy at joy.segovia@portlanddiocese.org.

Youth Mass with Fr. Dickinson March 1, 5:30 pm @ Most Holy Trinity!

All parishioners are WELCOME!

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

WeShare is our Online Giving System. Go to www.goodshepherdparish.us. You can make a one-

time or recurring donation using your credit card, checking or savings account. It’s easy and quick!

Donations to food pantries at all our churches:

This week: canned soup & canned beans

The Rev. James J. Mullen Council 2266 will be holding Charity Bingo

at the Rochambeau Club (on South St in Biddeford) on March 8. The

door opens at 12 noon, and games start at 2 pm. The funds will be donated to Caring Unlimited. FMI call Jim at 284-4458 or 229-0889.

Next Meeting of St. Joseph Council#12941 will be March 8, in the Knights Mtg Room downstairs at St. Joseph Church. The 6:30 pm meet-ing will be preceded by the Rosary in St. Anne's Chapel at 5:10, a light luncheon at 5:30, and a presentation by Dan Martin & Dan Bedard at

6:00. All Knights and anyone interested are invited. FMI contact Mike Bolduc, 468-0106; email kofc12941@hotmail.com.

Membership Drive: The weekend of March 14/15, the Knights will be

conducting a membership drive and will have people at the exits for anyone interested in joining the Knights of Columbus. There will also be an Open House on March 15 in the Knights’ meeting room at

St. Joseph. FMI contact Mike, 468-0106; kofc12941@hotmail.com.

The Daughters of Isabella: will have a meeting on March 3rd at

6 o’clock at Most Holy Trinity Hall.

Knights & Daughters Corner

"New" Socks Received: The Social Justice & Peace

Commission would like to heartily thank all those parish-

ioners who donated socks for the homeless at the Preble St.

Resource Center in Portland. This has been a cold and wet

winter and a change of socks is much appreciated. One can

only imagine how uncomfortable it is to be in wet socks all

day in the freezing cold!

Second Collection Next Weekend ‒ is for Easter flowers to decorate

our churches.

Collection Report *includes second collections

Offertory Week Year to Date*

February 14-15 2015 $ 16,696 $ 958,524

February 15-16, 2014 $ 19,271 $ 984,320

Difference $ (2,575) $ (25,796) -2.6%

Fuel and Heat: $2,852

Congratulations to 50/50 Club January Winners: $500 - Kevin

Strout; $250 - Joe Mahoney, Claire Lavigne; $100 – Pris Letellier,

Nancy Rabida; $75 – David Chenard, Marc & Helen Fournier;

$50 – Jerry Letellier, Theresa Eisnor.

We would like to thank all who participate in the 50/50 Club.

Ask a relative or a friend to join next time! Make checks payable to:

Good Shepherd Parish. Good luck to you in the next drawing:

March 1. Please, it is imperative to notify us of any change in your

address or telephone number. Call Diane, 282-5370 or Penny, 283-1200.

Good Shepherd Parish 50/50 Club Name_________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

City___________________________________________________

Telephone#____________________________________________

Please detach and return to Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St,

Saco, ME 04072, or you can drop it in the collection basket at

Mass in an envelope marked "50/50 Club."

$5 a month, $30 for 6 months, $60 for a year.

Check it

out!

LECTIO Unveiling Scripture & Tradition - Peter

A Dr. Tim Gray series, facilitated by Fr. Dickinson.

A weekly program bringing together Biblical stories,

historical knowledge, solid Church teaching, and

personal insights, Dr. Gray gives a fresh perspective on the life and

work of the man Jesus entrusted with His Church. Fee is $25 / person.

It’s not too late to sign up!

Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at MHT.

Register online at www.goodshepherdparish.us ; or call 282-3321.

Second Collection This Weekend: Catholic School Sponsorship ‒

This collection assists any active parishioners who send their children

to St. James School. They receive the benefit of parish assistance,

representing the willingness of the parish to support their choice of a

Catholic education. Eligible families receive tuition relief indirectly

since the parish is funding a part of the total cost of education.

Menu includes: Baked haddock, mashed pota-

toes, rice pilaf, string beans, cole slaw, rolls,

beverage & dessert. Adults $12 - Children $5.

Pizza, beverage & dessert also available for $5.

All proceeds to benefit St. James School.

Stations of the Cross: Fridays: March 6, 13, 20, 27 at Most Holy Trinity

1:00 & 6:00 pm

Good Friday, April 3, 3:00 pm;

St. Joseph-French; Most Holy Trinity; St. Margaret; St. Philip

Lenten Vespers, Sundays, 4:00 pm

Most Holy Trinity Church

March 8, 15, 22, 29

St. Anne Chapel: March 1. Please join us.

Baked Haddock Suppers -Every Friday, 4-6:30 pm

at Most Holy Trinity Hall, 271 Main St in Saco “The Friends of Father Zenon Decary” will again sponsor a Healing

Service on March 2nd, Monday morning in the Ste. Anne Chapel at

10 am. Fr. Dickinson will officiate in Fr. Labarre’s absence and will

be available to hear Confessions beginning at 9:30. Remember to

bring your prayer folder.

Have you had any healings as a result of prayers requested of

Father Zenon? Please, your letters would help greatly in the

canonization process. We must prove that he is still working

for us and is still loved and depended upon.

Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair 2014 & 2015: Everyone has been asking! And now the wait is over.

Official Christmas Fair totals are in. The Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair

netted $36,401.29. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You deserve a huge

round of applause. A lot of hard work went into making this fair a huge success.

Denise and I have agreed to Chair the Christmas Fair for 2015 and we are,

once again, counting on your support. This year, we are looking to attract more

volunteers than ever. Though we have not yet met with our core committee, we

are encouraging everyone to come forward with their ideas and suggestions to

make this next fair bigger and better than ever. At our kick off meeting we will

be looking at how to build upon an already very successful recipe.

I am certain that we will be setting some lofty goals, setting a course for suc-

cess and mapping out a flawless strategy. If you would like to get involved,

give us a call. We want to make this everyone’s Christmas Fair. We would

like to hold our next meeting on Tuesday March 3rd at 6 pm at St. Joseph

Church Hall. Hope to see you there. ~ Dan and Denise Bastarache, 284-5195.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper

Saturday, March 14, St. Philip Church Hall, 5-6:30 pm

Corned Beef, cabbage, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, beverages, home- made desserts. $9 for adults; $4 children 7-12; kids 6 and under free.