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Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Communications
WEEKLY MAILING October 10, 2014
I. Catholic Campaign for Human Development
New Process, Procedures and Materials
II. Office of Communications
Harvest Ball Update
Symposium on Aging and Grace (November 5, 12 & 19 in Yarmouth) III. Office of Missions/CRS
Mission Ambassador Program Registration Form IV. Office of Public Policy
Love Your Neighbor: Feed the Hungry
V. Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
Catholic Women’s Conference (November 8 in Auburn)
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (November 14-16 in Southern Maine) VI. Office of Human Resources
Organist/Choir Director (Boothbay Harbor)
Aftercare Aide (Winslow)
Part-Time Organist (Winslow)
Part-Time Sexton (Sanford)
Youth Minister (Portland)
Part-Time Pastoral Administrative Assistant (Camden)
Part-Time Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant (Camden) VII. Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Bulletin Item for the Weekend of October 18-19
VIII. Catholic Charities Maine
2015 Parish Social Ministry Regional Training (Portland & Lewiston)
IX. The Presence Radio Network
Bulletin Item for the Weekend of October 18-19 For updated news and features from the diocese, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org. For Adobe Reader, visit: get.adobe.com/reader.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
A NEW FUNDING SOURCE FOR OUR PARISHES!
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Now Reconfigured
The process for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has recently changed and now the local funds from this collection solely assist our parishes! The USCCB has given the Catholic Campaign for Human Development a mission to address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations. CCHD also has the complementary mission of educating about poverty and its causes in our nation. The mission of CCHD is made possible by the generous support of Catholics in the United States, especially through an annual collection taken up in most parishes the Sunday before Thanksgiving. From this collection, 25% of the proceeds remain in Maine to support local efforts with significant parish engagement. In recent years, this amount has been around $14,000. The remaining 75% is collected by the USCCB to distribute for larger national funding opportunities from which Maine agencies and organizations that address the systemic root of poverty can also apply. The mission of the parish CCHD grant is to support community-based initiatives that are strongly engaged by the local Catholic parish to solve community-wide problems. The grant funds will financially assist parish ministries that will empower the poor to make ongoing life changes to become more self-sufficient in meeting his or her basic human needs. Therefore, the parish CCHD grant is designed to fund ministries that make transformational changes for those they serve and not just increasing the ministry’s capacity to assist more people through direct assistance (if this is a need for your ministry, please contact Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry about other possible avenues to assist your ministry). A sample of ministry examples include: a financial literacy program for those receiving emergency financial assistance from the parish; implementing a weatherization program coupled with a training session on heating tips; creating a cooking class or book for clients attending the parish’s food pantry; and starting a career center to help those living on the margins with writing resumes, interviewing skills and job searches. In addition, this grant is designed to help parishes educate and engage parishioners in these important ministries to help the faithful concretely live out their baptismal call to serve one another. Therefore, this grant can also be used to bring in programs and create workshops that will inspire, educate, and focus the direction of your parishioners in addressing community-wide issues by empowering those living on the margins. Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry is also available to help you determine appropriate programs, presenting and assisting in the development and direction of your parishioners. The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the weekend of November 19-20, 2014. On the following page, you will find links to a bulletin announcement and insert; an application and moral conduct forms for ministries interested in applying for these funds; and a criteria guideline.
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development Materials Bulletin Announcement www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/BulletinAnnouncement.pdf Bulletin Insert http://portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/BulletinInsert.pdf Application www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/CCHDApplication.pdf Moral Conduct Form www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/CCHDMoralConduct.pdf Criteria Guideline www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/CCHDCriteriaGuideline.pdf **Applications and moral conduct forms must be submitted by February 6, 2015.** For more details about this funding opportunity, contact Michael Smith at Catholic Charities Maine by calling (207) 523-2772 or emailing [email protected].
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Communications
October 10, 2014 The 2014 Harvest Ball, scheduled for Friday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland, is now just two weeks away! The ball, hosted by Bishop Deeley, helps sustain Harvest magazine, a crucial tool in spreading the good news and hope-filled impact of the Catholic community in Maine.
Many thanks in advance to all who have purchased tickets, including many parishes, schools and Catholic organizations. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to the ball and magazine.
There is still time to purchase individual tickets and tables! Tickets are $50 per person, $360 for a table of eight, or $450 for a table of ten. To register online, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/harvestball. You can also register by calling (207) 773-6471. Your involvement and assistance is treasured. Thank you, Dave Guthro Communications Director Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Communications
Parish of the Holy Eucharist’s Symposium on Aging and Grace
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will host a “Symposium on Aging and Grace” on three consecutive Wednesdays (November 5, 12 and 19) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church on 326 Main Street in Yarmouth. The events are free and will feature presentations on many topics including planning a Catholic funeral, advance directives, downsizing, estate dispersal, and long-term care services. For more information, contact Georgette Dionne at (207) 553-9076 or at [email protected].
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Missions/CRS
Diocese of Portland Mission Ambassadors Purpose: To connect the Office of Missions/CRS to parishioners in parishes to promote a greater awareness of work that is accomplished for mission at home and overseas.
What does a “Mission Ambassador” do?
(There are no meetings to attend; contact is by email)
Welcomes missionaries when they come to your parish for their summer appeal
Reminds parishioners about World Mission Sunday (October 19, 2014)
Helps the pastor communicate the work of the missions through bulletin and parish announcements
Promotes mission programs before Advent and Lent
Shares initiatives from the parish with the diocesan Missions Office
Prays the Mission Rosary and receives updates about missionaries
I, ___________________________________________ would like to become a Mission (full name) Ambassador for my parish, ______________________________, in the city/town of (parish name) ___________________________________. (city/town) My contact information is: _______________________________________________________. (email address) I plan to attend the World Mission Sunday Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Deeley on Sunday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish on 65 Mellen Street in Portland.
Yes_______ Unable to attend__________
Attendees will sit with the other Mission Ambassadors to be recognized at the Mass. Return this form to Ruth H. Oakley, Office of Missions/CRS, Diocese of Portland, 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103-4936. You can also email it to Ruth at [email protected]. For more information, call (207) 321-7817.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Public Policy
October 10, 2014
To: Priests, Deacons and Parish Staff Re: Love Your Neighbor: Feed the Hungry “Love Your Neighbor: Feed the Hungry” is a new Maine Council of Churches initiative which aims to educate parishes, organizations, schools, and other groups on the issue
of food insecurity while offering ways to address it. Social Justice and Peace Commissions might be particularly interested in this four-session program that can be customized to your needs. To learn more about the program, visit:
www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/HungerProgram.pdf
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Suzanne Lafreniere Director
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
Catholic Women’s Conference
Saturday, November 8
Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn
The Catholic Women’s Conference is set for Saturday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. The keynote speaker will be Katrina Zeno,
coordinator of the John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ. She will inspire us with the teachings of St. John Paul II and the Church, delving into the dignity and identity of women in the modern world. Women of all ages will be enriched! Music, testimonies and vendors will round out the day, which will conclude with adoration and Mass. To register or for more information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/womensconference or call (207) 321-7898.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Southern Maine
November 14-16, 2014
Grieving after abortion? … Relief is possible “The retreat drained me, cleansed me, and renewed me! It was one of the most beautiful and profound experiences of my life!” - Testimony after a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Come to a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat and experience, through Scripture, the profound and beautiful mercy of God with about five others also longing to move beyond the pain. The next retreat is in southern Maine on November 14-16. The registration deadline is November 10. For more information, visit www.rachelsvineyard.org. To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux in the Diocesan Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) 321-7885 or at [email protected].
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Human Resources
DIOCESAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Organist/Choir Director Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Boothbay Harbor
All Saints Parish seeks an organist/choir director for Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Boothbay Harbor. The organist/choir director will have familiarity with the Catholic faith and will lead the music program by playing at weekend Masses, directing the
choir, and playing the organ for weddings and funerals. The successful candidate will also play at weekly choir practice, holy days, and at seasonal services throughout the year. Interested parties should apply with a cover letter and resume to: Music Coordinator, All Saints Parish, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick, ME 04011-2980.
Aftercare Aide (Part-Time) St. John Catholic School, Winslow
St. John Catholic School in Winslow has an opening for a part-time aftercare aide. The aide will provide support and assistance for children (three-year-olds and above) who are attending after-school care. The hours for the position are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The successful candidate will actively engage and monitor the children as they participate in developmentally-appropriate activities in the classroom and during outdoor play. Interested parties are asked to submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] or fax them to (207) 872-2500. Please reference ‘Aftercare Aide’ in your correspondence.
Organist (Part-Time)
St. John the Baptist Church, Winslow
Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville is seeking a part-time organist. Responsibilities include providing organ/piano accompaniment for three scheduled Masses at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow each week, including holy days; providing accompaniment at choir practice; and being available for funerals and weddings as needed. The successful candidate will possess 1-3 years of experience providing musical accompaniment at Mass and will have familiarity with the Catholic faith. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to: Organist Search
Committee, Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901-5404.
Sexton (Part-Time) St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford has an immediate opening for a part-time sexton (19 hours per week). Duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning the church and parish hall, and assisting at the cemetery. Interested parties are asked to send a cover letter and resume to: Gerry Coutu, 66 North Avenue, Sanford, ME 04073-2948. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].
Youth Minister (Part-Time)
Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes
The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Portland; St. Peter Parish, Portland; St. Louis Parish, Portland; Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish, Portland; St. Christopher Parish, Peaks Island) is looking for a part-time youth minister (ten hours per week). The youth minister is responsible for coordinating the middle school and high school ministry programs and works collaboratively with the faith formation staff. Responsibilities include recruiting and training catechists; planning and assisting in teaching weekly sessions; reaching out to families; organizing opportunities for mission trips and service; and evaluating programs. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and will have 2-3 years of experience in youth or young adult ministry. A degree in religious education or a related field is preferred. The youth minister must have a pastoral sense with a willingness to collaborate and engage youth in the faith. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Denis Lafreniere, Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes, 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101-3695. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].
Pastoral Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Camden
St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, which serves the communities of Belfast, Camden, Islesboro, Rockland and Vinalhaven, has an opening for a part-time pastoral administrative assistant (15.5 hours per week). Responsibilities include scheduling a variety of parish activities, providing coverage for the parish office, recordkeeping, composing the parish bulletin, assisting with budget preparations, and completing other administrative tasks. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of office experience, strong computer skills, and be a Catholic in good standing with a strong knowledge of Catholicism and a pastoral disposition. Experience working in a church environment and with faith formation programs will be helpful. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Katie Benedict, 7 Union Street, Camden, ME 04843-2015. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Camden
St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, which serves the communities of Belfast, Camden, Islesboro, Rockland and Vinalhaven, has an opening for a part-time bookkeeper/administrative assistant (15.5 hours per week). Responsibilities include managing payroll, running various financial reports, and completing other administrative tasks. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of accounting experience. An associate’s degree in accounting is preferred. To apply, please send a
resume and cover letter to Katie Benedict, 7 Union Street, Camden, ME 04843-2015. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].
Parish Social Ministry Regional Training
Portland and Lewiston
Priests, deacons, parish and community volunteers, and parish staff are encouraged to attend Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry Regional Training sessions at St. Pius X Church on 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland on Saturday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, or at Holy Family Church on 607 Sabuttus Street in Lewiston on
Saturday, January 24, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The training program provides participants with a motivational grounding in the Catholic faith and its relation to serving those on the margins in your community. Topics will include Catholic social teaching, how to recruit volunteers, a panel presentation by local parish ministries, and resources to assist in your ministry. The training is free to attend. For more information or to register for the Portland session, contact Susan Snow at (207) 523-1161 or at [email protected]. For further details or to apply for the Lewiston session, contact Nancy Nugent at (207) 523-2771 or at [email protected].
WWME Bulletin Announcement We are planning a Marriage Encounter experience for couples next spring. We have
scheduled a weekend on April 10-12, 2015, at the Caribou Inn & Convention Center. We need as much exposure in the parish bulletins and churches as possible. If you would be willing to display brochures for us in your churches, please send an email to [email protected]. If there is anything we could be doing better to assist you in getting the word out, please let us know. Thank you and God bless! Bill & Coco Watkin (207) 668-4885 [email protected]
Bulletin Item for the Weekend of October 18-19, 2014:
Invest in your Marriage and Reap the Benefits
You’ll get more from spending just 44 hours together on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend than you would from a 10-day romantic cruise. Mark your calendar and sign up now to join us for the weekend of April 10-12, 2015, in Caribou. The weekend is designed as a private experience between husband and wife that develops deeper communication and affirms the uniqueness of each couple, inspiring good marriages to grow into even better marriages. The application fee is $50 and a freewill donation will be accepted at the end of the weekend. For more information or to apply, contact Bill & Coco Watkin at (207) 668-4885 or visit www.wwmemaine.org.
Worldwide Marriage
Encounter in Maine
Presence Radio Network Announcements Week of Sunday, October 19, 2014
CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE
Open Forum for Non-Catholics – Steve Ray and Tim Staples
Monday, October 20, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday, October 21, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic Church and the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books. Tim Staples is Director of Apologetics and Evangelization at Catholic Answers, he was raised a Southern Baptist and converted to Catholicism in 1988.
Renewing Your Parish – Fr. James Mallon Friday, October 24, 6 p.m.
Fr. James Mallon was ordained to the priesthood in 1997 and currently serves as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is also the founder and director of the John Paul II Media Institute which seeks to serve the Church by creating media that builds up the Kingdom of God.
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