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Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco
(Church physical addresses listed inside)
October 25, 2015
Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321
E-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) Don’t forget the special music and dancing fundraiser this
Saturday evening, October 24, at Most Holy Trinity Church Hall
to benefit youth who wish to attend World Youth Day in Poland. (2) Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in
the United States. Traditionally scheduled for the fourth Sunday of
October, it is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood
in the life of the Church as a central one. To mark the occasion, seminarian Alex
Boucher will speak this weekend at the three Masses at St. Joseph Church and at
St. Philip Church (on Sunday morning). (3) On Monday, October 26, work is scheduled
to begin re-finishing the front central doors of St. Joseph Church. This routine
maintenance may take up to a week; the doors cannot be used during that time. Soon
after, new side doors will be installed at the front of the church. (4) As announced
previously, EWTN television host Susan Conroy will return to Most Holy Trinity
Church on Friday evening, October 30, to offer a slide presentation concerning her experiences with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. (5) All are welcome to the annual
Harvest Fair at St. Philip Church Hall next Saturday and Sunday, October 31/
November 1. This is a popular event, and I encourage parishioners to drop by. There
will be penny raffle tables, crafts and baked goods. (6) I am pleased to announce that
Norman Belanger, who usually worships at St. Philip, has been appointed by Bishop
Deeley to serve on the Diocesan Finance Council. Norman has served as chair of the
Good Shepherd Parish finance council since we merged into a single parish. Before
that, he was a member of our cluster committee. (7) This year, the Solemnity of
All Saints falls on a Sunday. On Monday, November 2, we will celebrate the annual
All Souls Day evening prayer at Most Holy Trinity Church to pray for our deceased
family and friends, especially those who died during the past year. (8) On Tuesday, November 3, a Mass will be celebrated to mark the 12th Anniversary of our
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel in Saco. The Mass will be led by Fr. Ron
Labarre at Most Holy Trinity Church, beginning at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments and
fellowship will follow. (9) Divorce & Beyond is a four-week program for men and
women who are divorced or have filed for divorce. The program will begin on
Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on
150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The other dates are November 11 & 18 and December 2. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Sparda at 207-883-1742
or [email protected]; or Mary Lou Smith, the program’s facilitator,
at 207-883-2211 or [email protected]. (10) Thank You of the Week: to parishioners
who, throughout the summer months, shared vegetables and berries from their gardens
with the priests at the rectory, including homemade goodies made from fresh fruits and
vegetables. Thank you!
JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 6 - Msgr. Tonne: Three-year-old Paul loved to learn Christmas carols. He came home from Sunday
school and asked his parents to sing “Silent Night” over and over again.
Puzzled by his fascination with the song, they listened carefully as he sang,
‘Silent night, holy night, Paul is calm, Paul is bright.’”
Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph Church & Ste. Anne Chapel St. Margaret Church St. Philip 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 Chapel (seasonal) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006
Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Robert Gaudreau, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques
Vocations: "What do you want Me to do for
you?” Could your answer be the grace of a
vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life?
Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 773-6471;
email: [email protected];
or like us on Facebook: VocationsME.
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - Oct. ‘15
25. Rev. Ramundas Bukauskas OFM,
Rev. Richard MacDonough SS
26. Rev. Dominic Eshikena OP,
V. Rev. Thomas Murphy
27. Msgr. René Mathieu, Rev. Kyle Doustou 28. All priests, living & deceased†
29. Rev. Roger Chabot, Rev. Innocent Okozi SMA
30. Rev. Bernard Welch, Rev. James MacGee OMI
31. Rev. Nathan March, Rev. Thanh Nguyen
Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment):
3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret
3:30 pm at St. Philip
Priesthood Sunday is Sunday, October 25.
WELCOME! You enter this Church not as a
stranger, but as a guest of God. Come, then, with
joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into God’s
presence, offering God your love and service. Our
warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us.
We thank God for you! If you want to register in
the parish or make a change, please fill out the form
below. You may also register online at our website.
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Saturday, October 24
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Alice Bickford / Robert Farley
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)
Elsa M. Hoyt (1st Ann.) / Albert F. Cabana 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)
Joan Goff / Allen Hahn
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Herbert Dale
Sunday, October 25, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)
Edgar Perreault / Mme. Eva Spénard Carrier
8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass) Daniel R. Murphy
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Joseph Manship)
Lorraine C. Boutet / Gene Sirois
9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Claudette Carter / Mark Giguere 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)
Yvette & Richard Cote / Sr. Cecilia Saluzzi
10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)
Mr. Pichaimuthu / Walter Hirst
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Jean Guy Raymond (2nd Ann.) /
For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
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Monday, October 26
8:00 am St. Margaret: James and David Boutet
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Helen Caron / Jane Crittenden
Tuesday, October 27
7:00 am Ste Anne: John Murphy
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Rose Eva Caron (24th Ann.)
Wednesday, October 28
9:00 am St. Joseph: Yolande Laverriere / Dr. Germain Binette
9:00 am St. Philip: In thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart
Thursday, October 29
8:00 am St. Margaret: Albert DeBlois / Eugene Crovo 9:00 am St. Philip: Joanne Packard
Friday, October 30
7:00 am Ste Anne: Herve Laflamme
9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Gerard Cassette /
Lucien H. Levesque (15th Ann.)
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Saturday, October 31
4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Agnes Gagnon / Pauline Morin
4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Raymond Sylvestre (3rd Ann.) / Gerard Bolduc 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Frank Stirzaker
4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. David Schlaver)
Ruth C. Grenier / William R. Johnston, III (5th Ann.)
Sunday, November 1, All Saints Day
8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)
Philip Bald (5th Ann.) /
Deceased members of the Roy & Bald families
8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Gus Gagne
8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu) Maurice Gilbert / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass) Lucien Demeule / Mr. Pichaimuthu
10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)
Yvonne Guay / Rachel Goulet
10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)
Joan Goff / Steve McCarthy
11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)
Joachim Litalien (4th Ann.) /
Joseph (25th Ann.) & Lena (6th Ann.) Bilodeau
5:30 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Ron Labarre)
Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard
PARISH LITURGIES
Roger Millette (born 1933) * Anita Ledoux (born 1926)
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace.
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
The Presence Radio Network
CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE
When Faith Causes Family Friction
~ Dr. Ray Guarendi Wed., Oct. 28, 6 pm - Thurs., Oct. 29, 6 am
Dr. Ray Guarendi is the father of 10, a clinical psychologist, an author, a public speaker and a national radio host.
"The Doctor Is In" can be heard weekdays at 1 pm & 9 pm.
Keeping Mary Close ~ Mike Aquilina Wed., Oct. 28, at 7 pm
Mike Aquilina is vice-president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and the author or editor of more than 30
books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. He is co-host with Scott Hahn, of an 8-series that airs on EWTN.
How to Build a Catholic Culture ~ Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo * Fri., Oct. 30, at 7 pm
Deacon Sabatino founded the Institute of Catholic Culture, a non-profit Catholic adult faith formation organization dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization. He has lectured widely throughout the United States.
The Presence Radio Network is your listener-supported Catholic radio: 106.7 FM in Greater Portland.
Listen online at www.thepresence.fm; on smartphones by down-loading the Presence Radio app; or dial 605-475-8037 and listen
on any cell or landline with unlimited minutes.
~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~ Kenneth & Jocelyn Picard celebrated 25 years on October 5
John (Ben) & Stella Woodbury celebrating 70 years on October 27
Please pray for the following couple scheduled to marry
soon: Jason Morneau & Andrea Lamarre
Good Shepherd Parish welcomes:
Keagan Allen, son of Dana & Danielle (Gagnon) Mooers; Mallory Carolynn, daughter of Marc & Tracy (Romano) Bissonnette; Logan Elle, daughter of Beau & Erika (Paulhus) Jacques.
May all the baptized grow daily in the body of Christ.
KNITTERS WANTED: Thank you to those who have come forward to join the knitting ministry. We are still
looking for donations of hand-made infant Baptismal blankets (30”x30”) for the numerous Baptisms celebrated
each year. Preferred color is white. If you would like to participate in this ongoing ministry, please call the main office at 282-3321 FMI or drop off M-TH 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE that beginning on November 2:
Monday morning Mass through the winter will be held
only at Most Holy Trinity, and will cease at St. Margaret.
SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084
Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.sjsbiddeford.org
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.
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
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
[email protected] or mail this form to St. James
School, Alumni Database, 25 Graham St., Biddeford, ME 04005.
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
Our preschool still has openings
for three to five year olds. You can either attend
half days or full days. Our preschool is a part of
our larger school, and students have many
benefits, such as being taught by certified
teachers; having special subjects such as art, music, P.E., library &
French; having a small teacher-to-student ratio with kind, caring,
and compassionate adults
- AND -
it is reasonably priced!
Call and come in for a tour
to see for yourself, and give your child
the Saint James advantage!
PLEASE JOIN US!
for a spaghetti dinner
taking place on Friday, Nov. 6,
at St. Joseph Church Hall
All parishioners are welcome to attend!
The St. Vincent de Paul Society Rummage Sale
is located in St. James Hall basement, and continues at
the same time each Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 pm.
Please use the South Street entrance.
We are now also accepting your donations of clean, saleable items.
Please use the (receiving) door 8 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday.
FMI call Donna, 499-7490.
** Items not accepted: computers, large furniture, and large appliances.
TROT FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
(This) race will benefit Catholic education
at St. James
The St. James School Parents, Friends and Teachers Association (PFTA) will host its annual
3-mile Road Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 7
at the school, 25 Graham St., Biddeford.
The event will begin at 9 am, with a Fun Run for children
(ages 10 & younger) to follow at 10 am. There will be children’s activities on site
until 11:30 am.
Community support is critical, and we are hoping to get a significant turnout of
runners and walkers of all ages. Alumni from St. Louis High School, Notre Dame, St. Andre, St. Joseph,
St. Mary and St. James schools are encouraged to attend;
and participants from these schools will be recognized following the race.
The Biddeford/Saco community has a rich history
of supporting Catholic education. We are again counting on their help to ensure that students
in this area who want to attend St. James School have the necessary financial assistance they need
to make their educational aspirations a reality. To register for the race/walk online, visit
https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Biddeford/ TrotForCatholicEducation
Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring or
donating to the event should contact [email protected].
- adapted from a blurb in the Courier on October 8th
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
FAITH FORMATION
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Family Ministry
Youth Ministry
FMI concerning any of the following youth ministry events/programs, contact Josh Houde, 282-4812x117; [email protected].
Our first retreat for Sacramental Prep Year 1 students will be held
on Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9:00-11:30 AM @ Most Holy Trinity, Main Street, Saco.
Retreat topics include The Domestic Church and Prayer,
and it is shaping up to be a morning full of interaction and fun.
This retreat is for ALL students in all grades from St. James School and faith formation programs, who are in
their first year of prep. FMI please contact [email protected] or call 282-4812x115.
Oct. 25 – Edge & Life Night
Nov. 1 – Youth Mass, followed by Edge & Life Night (and monthly gathering for parents)
Nov. 8 – Edge & Life Night *** Nov. 15 – Edge & Life Night
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend (November 6-8) It’s normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the
loss of a child by abortion, whether you are the baby’s mother, father, grandparent, or other relative. Come to
a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on the weekend of Nov. 6-8. Enjoy a private room, while joining about five others who also want to move beyond the pain.
Experience, through Scripture, the profound mercy of God. Please register by Monday, Nov. 2. For info visit www.rachelsvineyard.org. To discuss registration, contact Annette
at 207-321-7885 or [email protected].
Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: Sunday, November 1,
1 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary at 2:30, a teaching by
Bernadette Cyr, and laying on of hands for prayers of healing.
FMI call 284-6286 or visit www.littlehouseofprayer.com. Also, all are
welcome to come recite the Rosary, daily at 10 am & 2 pm.
One-Day Retreat at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center: “Come As You Are” with Ann Harriman, on Nov. 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Come take a mini-break from your busy life. This retreat will be a time to get reacquainted with the One who has loved you into being. So, come as you are… accepted and affirmed. Cost: $40. Please bring a Bible and a journal if you wish. Overnight option available. FMI call 284-5671.
Divorce & Beyond Group in Scarborough - starting November 4: Divorce can be a lonely and difficult time. You are not alone.
Divorce & Beyond is a four-week program for men and women who are divorced or have filed for divorce. The program will begin on
Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 to 8 pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The other
dates are November 11 & 18, and December 2. FMI contact Kathy at 883-1742; [email protected];
or Mary Lou Smith, the program’s facilitator, at 883-2211 or [email protected].
Youth Ministry Sunday Meetings: 5:30 pm at Most Holy Trinity
November 1 (Sunday): Youth Mass & Parent Life Gathering
All parishioners are welcome to the monthly 5:30 pm Youth Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco,
celebrated this month by Fr. Ron Labarre.
Parents (and guardians/grandparents) of youth are invited to stay afterwards (while the youth are in their sessions)
for our monthly Parent Life Gathering, a chance to build community and engage in spiritual conversation
with other parents of Catholic youth. This meeting will take place each month following the Youth Mass.
Please join us!
November 20-22 (Fri-Sun): Journey Retreat
High school youth won’t want to miss the annual Journey Retreat
at St. Dominic High School in Auburn. Featuring great music, inspiring talks, and encounters with God in prayer,
Journey is often cited by participants as a huge moment in their walk with God. This year’s theme is, “Steeped in Mercy, Offered in Love.” FMI or to register, please contact youth minister, Josh Houde (at info above). The cost is $90, but the parish will subsidize half the cost for
teens from our parish, bringing the price to just $45! There is also financial aid for those who need further assistance to attend.
Please join us for an incredible weekend with Christ!
All are invited to our Ongoing Parish Devotions Divine Mercy Chaplet
Tuesdays at 3 pm, Most Holy Trinity's Reservation Chapel
Marc Ciaraldi, 286-9755
Friends of Fr. Zenon Decary: Healing Service Every 1st Mon/mo (except Jan/Feb), now at 11 am, Ste. Anne’s Chapel
Pat Frechette, 283-3205
Holy Face of Jesus Prayer Group Sundays at Noon, 35 Bradbury St.
Norm Girard, 937-8267
Medjugorje Prayer Group Thursdays at 7 pm, 35 Bradbury St.
Andy Pellerin, 282-5074
Most Holy Trinity Faith Sharing Group: Scripture & Ministry
Every 2 weeks on Mondays at 11 am, MHT Conference Room
Doris Buonomo, 286-9967
Recitation of the Rosary Daily at 10 am & 2 pm, Little House of Prayer
Bernadette Cyr, 284-6286
Every evening at 6 pm, Notre Dame Church
Wilfrid Cassette, 284-9409
Spouse of the Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting Fridays at 6:30 pm ; Rosary and laying on of hands for healing
35 Bradbury St. * Lucille Simard, 284-7627
Memorial for the Unborn at Ste. Anne’s Chapel Thursdays during fall/winter at 6:30 pm, Rosary Prayer Gathering
Sean Good, 282-0156
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
SUSAN CONROY COMING TO GOOD SHEPHERD Just in time for All Saints Day!
OCTOBER 30, THIS FRIDAY EVENING AT 6:30 PM
MOST HOLY TRINITY, SACO
Susan will give a full presentation and slide show on her experiences
with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. For those who attended the Liturgical Conference at the parish in May,
you know that Susan is an exciting and captivating speaker.
She is also a writer and EWTN TV Host.
This presentation is great for all ages—bring your friends, relatives,
and neighbors! Susan will also have her books for sale and
will personally sign them. Refreshments will also be served.
We’d love to know if you are coming. There is no cost,
but please take time to register online at www.goodshepherdparish.us. Questions? Call the main office at 282-3321 or email [email protected].
All men are invited to attend the TMIY program titled "The Spirit of Nazareth," continuing this Sat.
This program is designed to help men form a practical plan to live out their faith on a daily, weekly, & monthly basis. Session 8: Find God in Yourself
Uniting Oneself to God * From Mafia Enforcer to Convert Statistics of the Moral Life * A Look at a Eucharistic Miracle
Men are to Reflect God’s Fatherhood * The Way of the Bridegroom Are We Living in the Presence of God?
**Meetings are held in the youth room at MHT. Coffee is on at 6:45 am; program begins at 7:00. FMI call Ken, 590-5805; or Dave, 590-5198.
The Friends of Fr. Zenon Decary will have their monthly meeting on
Wednesday, November 4, at 10 am in the Decary Center. Reminder:
the Healing Service is Mon., Nov. 2nd at 11 am in Ste. Anne’s Chapel.
A special All Souls Day Service will honor family
members of Good Shepherd parishioners who have
passed away during the past year. This beautiful
Evening Prayer will take place at MHT Church
Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:00 pm. During the service,
the names of your deceased loved ones will be read
aloud. All are invited. *** Please note: If you have relatives that passed
away somewhere other than Good Shepherd Parish this year, please get
those names to Sue Anne Bellavance, 284-5860, or Liz Williams, 282-3321,
as soon as possible so that they also may be remembered that evening.
Southern Maine Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Association:
Come in; let us bow and bend low; let us kneel before the God who made
us-Ps. 95:6
You are ALL cordially invited
to the Twelfth Anniversary Mass
of the
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Tuesday, November 3
6:30 P.M.
Most Holy Trinity Church
Celebrant: Fr. Ron Labarre
MIDNIGHT MASS CHOIR REHEARSALS: We will begin rehearsing for Midnight Mass on TUESDAYS:
Nov. 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 at St. Joseph Church, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Please meet by the side door to the church. If you have questions, please email [email protected].
Thanks! Looking forward to praising our newborn King for Christmas’ Midnight Mass! ~ Helene Fortier
Dear Good Shepherd Parishioners: October 2015
The Social Justice and Peace Committee of Good Shepherd Parish will once again be collecting
food for Thanksgiving Baskets for the less fortunate in our communities. Each church community
of our parish has a subcommittee that is volunteering and collecting for this worthy cause. With
your generosity, we served over 172 families last year. We are hopeful and sincerely thankful if
you are able to help out again.
We will be collecting the following foods, to be placed in clearly marked boxes at St. Philip,
Most Holy Trinity & St. Joseph Churches, beginning October 31st through November 22nd.
At St. Margaret, tags will be given out listing items needed.
Canned Goods: beans, peas, carrots, corn, sweet potatoes, white potatoes
and cranberry sauce
Starches: pasta, pasta sauces, macaroni and cheese, rice, 5 lb. bags of
potatoes
Miscellaneous: stuffing, gravy, cake and brownie mixes, frosting,
Graham cracker crust, pie filling
Turkey $$ Donations:
PLEASE make your check or cash donation payable to
Good Shepherd Parish and place in a sealed envelope
clearly marked “Turkey Baskets” and place it in the collection basket at Mass or drop off at the Administration
office in Saco. St. Margaret’s will accept turkeys,
but only on Sunday, November 22nd.
BASKETS FOR THOSE IN NEED If you find yourself or know someone in need of food for
Thanksgiving, call the Hotline at 282-3321 x 107 leaving
your name, address, and phone number
from October 31st through November 17th.
Or, if in Old Orchard Beach, call: 934-3575.
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
WANTED: CHILDREN’S BOOKS— Social Justice
& Peace is sponsoring a book drive benefiting the
St. Louis Child Development Center on Pool Rd,
in honor of Sr. Cecilia Saluzzi.
Donations of gently-used children’s books are greatly
appreciated. Boxes are available at all churches.
St. Philip’s Annual Harvest Fair Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st
The Harvest Fair is just about here!
To make this year's fair the best ever, we are still in need of help from Good Shepherd Parish parishioners, and family & friends of St. Philip Church.
Dear Parishioners: the BAKED GOODS TABLE at the Harvest Fair will need donations of goods: cookies, pies, breads, fudge.
These items can be dropped off, Friday, October 30 (in the church hall between 2 o’clock and 7 o’clock) OR donations can be dropped off any time Saturday or Sunday during the fair.
The Harvest Fair is also in need of volunteers to help set up: this week of October 25th. Day & evening volunteers are needed. Please call Gisele or Donna (at their numbers below) to verify times.
You are still welcome to donate for the Penny Raffle tables such as: gift cards to local businesses, restaurants or garden shops; outdoor living accessories, toys, jewelry & fitness items; oil changes, car detailing, paddle board & kayak rentals;
passes to museums, theater tickets, or sporting events.
We are still taking locally crafted items, too: knitted hats, mittens, fingerless gloves, jewelry, artwork, quilts and baskets.
Donated items can be dropped off before or after each of the two Masses or you may call Gisele Lynes at 499-7453 or Donna Bilodeau at 499-7490.
Don’t forget! The fair will have the Adult & Children's Treasure Chest Tables and Baked Goods Table,
complete with our famous homemade pork pies.
We look forward to having a successful St. Philip Fair! Hope to see many of you there!
October 24 (Sat): World Youth Day Benefit Concert & Dance Come on out for a night of music and dancing, featuring
our parish youth minister and Catholic musician Josh Houde; Bob Therrien & company; and local band
Hat Trick, led by Kevin Jandreau. Josh Houde will perform original music coffee-house style, Bob Therrien & company will play old-time country music, and Hat Trick will play a variety of classics
to dance to. Tickets (available at the door) are just $5/person, $20 max/family; and proceeds benefit the 6 pilgrims from our parish who are planning to attend
WYD 2016 in Poland with Pope Francis. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The concert runs 6-9 pm in the parish hall at Most Holy Trinity in Saco.
Refreshments will be available.
Nothing like turning leaves and a chill in the air to bring to mind the warmth of home and promise of a turkey dinner. The comforts of home are also on the minds of dozens of Thornton's international stu-dents hoping to spend their Thanksgiving vacation with an American family. So as
your family begins to prepare for the upcoming holiday, please consi- der inviting 1 or 2 to share this special time with you. Both student & family are often enriched by the cultural exchange and special friend-ships that develop during these vacation stays.
Please note: Thanksgiving vacation begins Tues., Nov. 24, & ends Sun., Nov. 29, and anyone who decides to take part will be provided with a small stipend to offset the cost of hosting. If you would like to participate in Thornton Academy's Vacation Family Program and open your home to a student or 2 during Thanksgiving break, contact Jade Elliott, 602.4457; [email protected].
Free Thanksgiving Dinner: The 17th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the MHT Church hall at 271 Main St., Saco on Thursday Nov. 26th. Dinner will be served 11 am to 2 pm. Dinners are available for take-out also. Take out orders must be placed in advance. Menus/order
forms are available at the Good Shepherd Parish office at 271 Main St., Saco., and may be returned between Nov. 16th-21st. Anyone wishing to help with the dinner can drop in at the church hall: Wed. the 25th, from 4 to 7 pm for prepping of veggies. Bring your peeler… On Thanksgiving Day, helpers are needed for packing and delivering take-out dinners. Please call Ray at 282-9288 or Phyllis at 284-5030 to volunteer for this or to receive an order form. In addition, servers and clean-up crews will be needed; please call Loyce at 284-8035 to volunteer for this. Helpers can come to the hall by 10:30 am on Thanksgiving morning to apply for any working positions to make the meal a big success. We have a kitchen crew in place, but can use dishwashers. Any other inquiries should be directed to Mike Bolduc, 468-0106 at your convenience. Thanking you in advance, "The Free Thanksgiving Committee Crew" ~ God Bless! P.S. Donations of TURKEYS will be accepted anytime. Pies can be taken in at the hall on Wed. of Thanksgiving week.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH CHRISTMAS FAIR
(and be sure to invite your family & friends!)
November 13, 14 and 15
FMI to volunteer and to donate call: Dan & Denise at 284-5195; Marie
at 282-2634 for books, arts & crafts, knitting, sewing, quilting, etc.;
Penny at 282-6624 for Penny Raffle donations; email Melodee at:
[email protected] with offers to bake/donate to Grandma’s
Kitchen. Also, the next meeting will be in St. Joseph Hall on
Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 pm.
All are welcome to attend!
Offertory Collection Report *includes second collections
Week Year to Date*
October 10-11, 2015 $ 30,951 $ 442,818
October 11-12, 2014 $ 28,855 $ 439,741
Difference $ 2,096 $ 3,077 0.7%
* Buildings & Maintenance: $ 6,590
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 25, 2015
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.
Job Openings: Maintenance-Custodian Person: This is a part-time position for the parish, with the potential for full time. For those inter-ested, please see the full job description available for viewing at http://goodshepherdparish.us/employment-opportunities. Submit inquir-ies and resumes to [email protected] and reference Maintenance-Custodian Position.
Out of Offertory Envelopes? Here are a few options:
1) Call the office or request them at our website:
www.goodshepherdparish.us/good-shepherd-q-a and we'll get a
replacement set mailed to you. In the meantime, just use plain
envelopes for your contributions; write your name and envelope
number on them, and your gifts will be credited to you.
2) Try our Online Giving System called WeShare:
www.goodshepherdparish.weshareonline.org/index.aspx. You can make a one-time or recurring donation using your
credit card, checking or savings account. It’s easy AND quick!
Cemeteries of
Good Shepherd Parish
St. Joseph / St. Mary Office hours are
Mon-Fri, 8:30-Noon.
Please call Sandy to schedule
an appointment at 282-0747.
St. Mary Cemetery Notice:
There is a new road that recently
has been added in the Old Section,
which runs from the 1st gate to the
middle gate. There is going to be a new gate on this 1st entrance, as we
will be closing the other entrance
in the winter months. These
changes should make for an easier
exit during winter.
NOTICES: During Saco Main Street's Harvest Fest on Sat., Oct. 24,
Main St. will be closed from 12:30 to 5:30 pm, from Thornton Ave down to Water St. Keep this in mind if you are coming to the 4 o'clock Mass at Most Holy Trinity. Our parking lot
will be available via Middle Street only during this time.
St. Joseph Church’s CENTER DOORS will be refinished, starting October 26. Please avoid using these Center Doors.
Work on the SIDE DOORS will commence upon completion of the Center.
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA: will
have a Halloween Party Social on
Tues., Oct. 27, at MHT Hall at 6 o’clock. Costumes optional. Prizes a
surprise. Food & Bingo. * The Daughters will also have a meeting on
Tues., Nov. 3rd, 6 o’clock at MHT Hall.
Christmas Cards: The St. Joseph Council continues to provide
religious themed Christmas Cards this Fall to help promote “Keeping
Christ in Christmas”. Members will be at all MHT Masses to take
orders & sales, following the Oct. 24/25 Masses. Christmas cards will
also be available at Ray’s Market and the Saco Farmers’ Market on
Saturdays. FMI contact Dan, 229-4650 ; [email protected].
West Brook Skating Rink: Members of the Knights have started
cleaning up the weeds and preparing the surface and facilities at the
West Brook Skating Rink for the coming winter. Anyone wanting to
help with this project should come on Saturdays, 8:30 to noon. FMI contact Dave Gagnon, 283-4542; [email protected].
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast: Sunday morning, October 25
at the MHT Hall on Main St. in Saco, 8 – 10:30 am. The breakfast
includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, French toast, sausage,
bacon, toast, juice and coffee. Donation: $7.00, kids 12 & under free.
To benefit the Good Shepherd Parish. Hosted by Knights of Columbus
and Columbian Squires. FMI contact Mike Bolduc, 468-0106 ;
Weekly Rosary Recital: The weekly Rosary session that was held all
summer at the Memorial for the Unborn will continue through the fall
and winter but will move to the St. Anne's Chapel at St. Joseph
Church. Rosary recital will take place on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
FMI contact Sean Good, 282-0156 ; [email protected].
Knights and Daughters
Food Collections During Thanksgiving: Thank you to all who give so generously each week bringing in food to help our community food
pantries. Please know that during our Thanksgiving Food Collections, Oct. 31st to Nov. 22nd, all food collected in our churches will go
toward Good Shepherd Parish's Thanksgiving Baskets for those in need.
DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS
ENDS
November 1st.
Don’t forget!
Extra Envelope Next Week: Your packet of envelopes includes one for optional use on November 2 for All Souls Day. You may write the names of deceased loved ones on the envelope and place it in the 1st collection along with your usual offering. In accord with diocesan policy, all monies received on this occasion for the celebration of Masses are applied at the rate of $10 per Mass for the priest celebrat-ing the Mass. These Masses will be forwarded to priests in need; they will not be celebrated in the parish. This is an annual opportunity for anyone, no matter their financial ability, to have a Mass offered for the dead. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Vocations: "This is the Lord’s doing
and it is amazing in our eyes.”
Being chosen to serve as a priest or in
the consecrated life is an amazing work
of the Lord. Ask the Holy Spirit and
our Blessed Mother to help you
recognize and be faithful to your
vocation. Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at
(207) 773-6471 or email: [email protected].
