St. Matthew Parish 19 Dora Lane, Limerick, Maine 04048-3527

Tel. 207-793-2244

website: www.stmatthewlimerick.org

Diocese of Portland Diocesan website: www.portlanddiocese.org

We welcome you to the Catholic Community of

St. Matthew and the celebration of the Eucharist.

ST. MATTHEW PARISH STAFF:

Very Rev. Philip A. Tracy, V. F. Pastor

E-mail address: philip.tracy@portlanddiocese.org

Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar

E-mail address: jack.dickinson@portlanddiocese.org

Deacon Paul Lissandrello, Pastoral Associate

E-mail address: paul.lissandrello@portlanddiocese.org

Heather Silva, Secretary/Bookkeeper

E-mail address: heather.silva@portlanddiocese.org

Deacon Paul Lissandrello, P.C.L.

Deacon Paul Lissandrello Altar Server Coord.

Gail Libby, Music Director, 207-423-5998

FINANCE COMMISSION:

Kevin LaFreniere Theressa Harrigan

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:

Jon DiCentes, Grand Knight, 247-8875

BIRTHPLACE HELPLINE:

Abortion Alternatives/Project Rachel, 1-800-227-3002

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES:

9:00 a.m. - Monday*, 8:00 a.m. - Tuesday*, Thursday*, Friday* *Check weekly bulletin for possible time changes.

BAPTISMS: Parents who want to have their child(ren) baptized are

asked to please call the parish office (793-2244).

WEDDINGS: Anyone planning to get married must call the parish

office at least SIX MONTHS PRIOR to the proposed wedding date.

CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 3:00 p.m., AND ANYTIME BY APPOINTMENT.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to St. Matthew Parish. Please fill out the Par-

ish Membership Form below and drop it in the collec-tion basket or mail to the parish office.

DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 324-1802 or 1-800-239-7298

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN: www.portlanddiocese.org/protecting-gods-children

We joyfully welcome back to the Church any of our brothers and

sisters who may have been away.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:

Name ______________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

City _______________________________________________

Zip Code ___________________________________________

Phone No.___________________________________________

Email Address________________________________________

Check

_____New Registration _____Updating Info.

_____Change of Address _____Moving out of Parish

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Donna Brown by Deacon Paul & Pat Lissandrello

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Larry Latulip by Knights of Columbus Council #8868

10:30 a.m. Jo-Ann Silva by the Silva Family

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Monday 9:00 a.m. Irene DesVergnes by Joan Bishop Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Wednesday John & Helen O’Brien by Joan Bishop

8:00 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena &

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Thursday 8:00 a.m. Joseph W. DeBartolo by JohnMichael & Priscilla DeBartolo Friday 8:00 a.m. Wilfred Santerre by Mr. & Mrs. John Schnieder

MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND (October 20 & 21)

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Anita McKeown by the McKeown Family

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Todd Roberge by Jackie & Martial Dube

10:30 a.m. Intentions of the Parishioners

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH LIMERICK

TODAY IS THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. THE READINGS BEGIN ON PAGE 71 OF THE MISSALETTE.

Readings for the Week of October 14, 2018

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/Heb 4:12-

13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6

-7 [cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/Lk 11:37

-41

Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Lk 11:42

-46

Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Lk

10:1-9

Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13 [12]/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7]/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb 4:14-

16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

Pastor’s Pondering

Full disclosure, Fall is my favorite time of the year. I am grateful

for the lack of humidity, the chill in the air that makes a camp

fire so delightful. I love the brilliant colors of the foliage, the

crunch of freshly picked apples, and the fact that baseball, foot-

ball, hockey and basketball are all going on. I realize that the

cold and darkness are coming, and that winters in Maine can be

long for those of us who do not snowmobile or ski. However, I

have been taken aback by the number of people the past week or

so who are so fixated on the dread of winter. They are not so

much disturbed by what is happening now as they are paralyzed

about what is to come. We may have the resources to relocate to

avoid winter, but no amount of prayer, complaining or anger will

lessen a Maine winter. We have no control over it, so living in

distress about the future and ignoring the wonderful aspects of

the present is not productive and rather silly. There is something

in our future that we are able to influence, and that is our salva-

tion. Today’s scriptures remind us that the choices we make now

condition us to meet God and will be used by God to evaluate

our discipleship. The Bible offers some rather specific things that

we should be attending to in order to be judged worthy. Para-

doxically, while many are consumed about how to get through

the winter, far fewer intentionally consider what they need to be

saved. I am not suggesting that we live in dread of salvation,

worried that a slight mishap has doomed us. Yet, we cannot ig-

nore the mandate that we live as disciples, obeying the com-

mandments, helping one another, and growing in our love for

God and the things of God. We will not be able to plead igno-

rance that we did not know what God expects of us. So, we live

in the present, enjoying the fullness of God’s blessings and op-

portunities, so that we be with God forever. May each of us find

the balance between complacency and scrupulosity so that we

may live fully now, and for eternity in the Kingdom of Heaven.

St. Matthew Church

Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM

10:30 AM

Monday: 9:00 AM*

Tue, Thur, Fri: 8:00 AM*

*Subject to priest availability.

St. Therese Lesieux Parish

Saturday: 4:00 PM Holy Family, Sanford

Sunday: 7:30 AM Notre Dame, Springvale

9:00 AM Holy Family, Sanford 11:00 AM Holy Family, Sanford

MWF 7:30 AM During the Winter, Daily Mass is at Holy Family. The Rest of the Year, it alternates Be-tween the two Worship Sites

Would you like to have the Sanctuary Lamp burn in the

church for your loved one? There is a list in the Narthex

you can sign up for the weeks you want. Donations of $10

for 7 Days and $20 for 14 Days.

Sanctuary Lamp burning:

Oct. 08th - Oct. 14th - Joseph & Bella Estrella

Oct. 15th - Oct. 21st - Bella & George Stewart

Oct. 22nd - Oct. 28th - Joseph Estrella

Oct. 29th - Nov. 4th - Bob McDonough

THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive in the parish hall in memory of Donald Vermette on Monday, October 15th, from 1-6PM If you are in good health please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit

ww.RedCrossBlood.org to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Give blood save lives. FMI Robin Pierce at 699-9998.

WINGS “At Prayer with Mary”

W.I.N.G.S. Women in God’s Spirit, is a faith enrichment

group for women of all ages who want to grow in their

relationship with God. WINGS will be meeting Tuesday

from 7pm - 9pm. Have questions or want more

information? Please contact Debbie Wentworth by phone at

978-618-1636 or by email at wentworth80@verizon.net

WELCOMING COMMITTEE There will be a meeting of the Welcoming Committee on Saturday, October 20, at 2:30 P.M. in the meeting room.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY - On October 20th

we will be having our annual Pumpkin Overnight. We'll

start the night off by helping at the bean supper.

Than movies, pumpkin carving, snacks, more movies and

prayers. All high school kids are welcome. We will NOT meet on

the 21st. Next, starting on October 28th through the end of the

year, we will be meeting from 5pm-6pm to accommodate for choir

practice. After the first of the year we will resume 6pm-7:30

meetings. Please come and join us on Sunday evenings.

Children’s/Youth Choir: Our Fall/Winter

Session will begin Sunday October 21 at 6p.m.

and continue until December 23. We will have

signups after Religious Education begins in

September. John Schneider and Maria Marchant

will be returning to direct. We look forward to seeing everyone again

and hope more children will join us and Make a Joyful Noise! Any

questions please call Gail Libby at 207-423-5998.

Parishioners of Limerick South will host a Baked Bean

Supper on Sat. Oct. 20 from 4:30-6:00PM in the parish

hall. MENU: Baked Beans, Ham, Hot Dogs, Coleslaw,

American Chop Suey, Assorted Casseroles, Bread,

Beverage & Desert. Price: Adults $8.00 -

Children 6-12 $3.00 - Children 5 and Under - free. Those who

agreed to make phone calls may pick up their list in the narthex. If you

live in this part of Limerick and don’t receive a call asking you to bake

or donate, we ask that you please do so anyway. Everyone Welcome

Free Support Group for Weight Loss and Healthy Living

Come meet with parishioners and others in your community who seek

weekly support and accountability. We focus on small changes to lead us

to better health. You can measure your progress in whatever method you

choose. There is no charge. Please contact Theressa Harrigan at

theressa.harriganarc@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.

Meetings are held at the Bonney Memorial Library in Cornish on

Mondays 6 – 7pm on any Monday except holidays. The next meeting is

on Monday, October 15th.

PARISH FINANCES

Amount needed weekly to operate parish $ 3,900.00 WESHARE Online Giving 10/07/18 $ 410.00 Offertory 10/07/18 $ 2,728.00 OCTOBER OFFERTORY AS OF 10/07/18 $ 2,728.00 Fuel & Heat Collection: $ 1,064.00 Fuel & Heat WeShare $ 25.00

WHAT SHALL I BRING TO THE LORD, THE GOD OF HEAVEN, WHEN I COME TO WORSHIP HIM? - Micah 6:6

SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend’s second collection is for the victims of Hurricane Florence.

THE BOTTLE RELIEF FUND, sponsored by the Knights

of Columbus, has gotten even easier. While celebrating

with family and friends this fall season, please save your

bottles and cans. For the convenience of parishioners,

you can drop your bottles and cans off at JD’s Package

Store & Redemption, 13 Sokokis Trail, E. Waterboro

(across from Hannaford). Let them know they are for

“St. Matthew Bottle Relief Fund”. Those who wish to continue

dropping off at the Bottle Shed here at church, may continue to

do so. Thank you for all your support.

IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM “PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN”

In the interest of children’s safety, we ask that children not be allowed to leave Mass to use the restrooms downstairs, unless they are accom-panied by an adult. Because we are a public building, doors are required to be unlocked, allowing entrance to all.

ST. MATTHEW CHURCH FOOD PANTRY THE PANTRY SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:

1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-12pm 1st Monday 6-7pm

2nd Friday 10am - 12pm

**Serving residents of Limerick, Newfield, Parsonsfield or parishioners.

St. Matthew Food Pantry is always in need of a few items they have a

hard time purchasing from Good Shepherd. Would you be willing to

donate these items? A collection container can be found in the

Narthex.

Gravy Stuffing Cranberry Sauce

Pasta Spaghetti Sauce Chef Boyardee

Canned Meat Jelly & Jams Soups

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!

Plastic & paper bags are needed for the Food Pantry. You may leave them in the narthex.

St. Matthew Plant Sale

Garden Mums, Pumpkins, Gourds & Perennial Ornamental Grasses

AND MORE!

Time to stock up on Pingree Maple Syrup and

try some yummy Maple Sugar for the Fall and Winter season!

OCTOBER 14, 2018

VOCATION VIEW “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” If you ask the Lord this question in prayer, are you ready to respond with a joyful “yes” or will you turn from Him with a heavy, unyielding heart. Consider following Christ more closely as a priest or in consecrated life. Contact Father Seamus Griesbach at 207-773-6471; or email: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org; Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations; Facebook: VocationsME.

"Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure

in heaven; then come, follow me." At that statement his face fell, and he

went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and

said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter

the kingdom of God!" - Mk 10:21c-23

Please include the following priests serving in our diocese in your daily prayers this week:

Oct 14 Bishop Robert P. Deeley, JCD Oct 15 Rev. Paul Murray/Msgr. Joseph Goudreau Oct 16 Rev. Paul Sullivan SJ/Msgr. Michael Henchal Oct 17 Rev. Gerald Levesque/Rev. James Doran Oct 18 All Priests Oct 19 Rev. Dominic Azagbor OP/Rev. John Skehan Oct 20 Rev. Gregory Dube/Rev. Scott Mower

Mary Immaculate, look upon our priests as the children of your love. Let them love you fervently and open their hearts to the dew of your grace.

Ven. Mother Catherine Aurelia, Foundress

OCTOBER 14, 2018 MAGNIFICAT MINISTRY CATHOLIC WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

November 17, 2018 from 9AM -12 Noon

Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland, ME. Guest Speaker: Donna Towle: “In the Silence of Sorrow came Joy”.

Donna will share how trials in her life brought her closer to God’s Holy Will. Donna, a Consecrated Good Shepherd Affiliate, is also the author of a

prayer book entitled : “My Spiritual Guide for Souls”.

Breakfast Reservations are $22.00 payable to: Magnificat Scarborough Mail to: Shirley Estabrooks c/o Magnificat Reservations,

109 Ridgeland Ave, Apt # 229, South Portland, ME 04106 Or email magnificatscarborough@gmail.com by 11/3/18

FMI: 207-838-8309 No tickets sold at door-limited seating

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our Catholic community, tick-

ets are selling fast to the 2018 Harvest Ball, set for Friday, October 19, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland! If you plan on at-tending the ball, please register soon at www.portlanddiocese.org/harvestball or call (207) 773-6471. Thanks again for your support!

ST THERESE OF LISIEUX

PARISH FAIR

OCTOBER 26 - 28 ST IGNATIUS GYM

RIVERSIDE AVENUE SANFORD, MAINE

FRIDAY: 5:00PM – 8:00PM

SATURDAY: 9:00AM – 3:00PM

SUNDAY: 9:00AM – 1:00PM

knitted goods, home-made preserves, jewelry, Christmas

decorations, books, a cookie walk, gently used house-

hold items, great raffle prizes, and much more.

supervised children's games so parents can shop while

the children have fun

turkey supper with all the fixings on Friday from

4:30PM – 6:30 PM. $12 for adults and $6 for children

under 12.

breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30AM to

11AM served ala carte.

lunch on Saturday from 11AM – 2PM served ala carte.

All profits will be for the Parish Capital Improvements and the

heating fund. FMI call Frank or Jean Pease at 324-7512 or 604-

4500.