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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 January 16, 2015
I. Office of the Chancellor
Diocesan Directory Changes
II. Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Meeting of Families (September 22-27)
Military Outreach USA Free Webinars (Starting on January 28) III. Office of Public Policy
National Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking (February 8)
IV. Office of Missions/CRS
Lenten Retreat in Topsham (March 13-14)
V. Office of Human Resources
Employment Opportunities
VI. Catholic Foundation of Maine
Bulletin Item for the Weekend of January 24-25 VII. Catholic Charities Maine
Parish Social Ministry Regional Training in Lewiston (January 24)
VIII. Saint Andre Home
Scholarships for Basic Parenting Classes
IX. FertilityCare Centers of America
New FertilityCare Center Announced for Auburn
X. Prison Ministry
Kairos of Maine Men’s Prison Ministry Introductory Meeting (January 24)
XI. The Presence Radio Network
Bulletin Item for the Weekend of January 24-25
XII. Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Bulletin Item for the Weekend of January 24-25
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of the Chancellor
Diocesan Directory Corrections
www.portlanddiocese.org/diocesandirectory13 Please note that the page numbers correspond to the latest version of the directory. If page numbers in your printed version do not match the ones given here, you may need to go to the website and see if you have the latest version. At the bottom left of each page is the date of the last update. You may not want or need to reprint every time there is a correction; however, periodically this will be necessary. It is your
responsibility to keep your copy of the directory updated as only printed copies of new sections will be provided on a first-time basis. For January 16, 2015 Parishes
B-2: Change the address for the Pastoral Center to 309 St. Thomas Street, Suite 103, Madawaska, ME 04756-1278
Priests Alpha List D-1: New phone number for Fr. Raymond Auger: 561-704-2944
D-5: Fr. D. Joseph Manship: updated address: 19 Memorial Drive, Biddeford, ME 04005-2927; Tel: 207-494-8400
D-7: Update the address for Fr. James S. Plourde to Pastoral Center, 309
Saint Thomas Street, Suite 103, Madawaska, ME 04756-1278 Sisters Alpha List
F-3: Correct address for Sr. Phyllis Doyle, RSM – change the Apt. # to 4-3 and the zip code to 04103-4163
F-5: Remove Sr. Pauline Lamirande, SCIM – deceased
Hermits
F-13: Correct address for Brother Rex Anthony Norris – change to: 24 Sacred
Heart Place, Auburn, ME 04210-4938
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
Would you please include the following in your parish bulletins as often as you can? Thank you.
Diocesan Pilgrimage September 22-27, 2015
The Diocese of Portland is offering a pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in Philadelphia on September 22-27. The WMOF will culminate with Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States. The Holy Father will participate in closing events and celebrate the closing Mass on Sunday, September 27. The group will depart from Portland and travel by deluxe motor coach to Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 22. The pilgrimage is being organized by Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours, Inc., and will be hosted by Bishop Robert P. Deeley. The WMOF is a weeklong event of prayer, catechesis, and celebration which will draw participants from around the globe. It seeks to strengthen the bonds between families and raise awareness about the importance of marriage and the family. It consists of a Theological Adult Congress, a Youth Congress, and the Festival of Families. The theme is “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive."
Visit www.portlanddiocese.org/world-meeting-families for more information and a pilgrimage flyer. Slots are expected to fill by Easter, so we encourage you to contact Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours as soon as possible at 1-800-653-0017. To register online, visit www.groupminder.com/internet/resEvt.cfm?cstId=101.
Abbreviated version
The Diocese of Portland is offering a pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in Philadelphia on September 22-27. The group will depart from Portland and travel by deluxe motor coach to Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 22. The
pilgrimage is being organized by Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours, Inc., and will be hosted by Bishop Robert P. Deeley. Visit www.portlanddiocese.org/world-meeting-families for more information and a pilgrimage flyer. Slots are expected to fill by Easter, so we encourage you to contact Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours as soon as possible at 1-800-653-0017. To register online, visit www.groupminder.com/internet/resEvt.cfm?cstId=101.
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
Military Outreach USA Free Webinars
Military Outreach USA is launching a new series of free webinars starting on January 28. Never has the need been greater for the Church to be aware of the issues affecting those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces. At the end of the sessions, participants will be provided with resources that can be used to help form actionable plans and become a “Military Caring House of Worship.” For more information, to
register, or to see a list of the upcoming free webinars, visit www.militaryoutreachusa.org/webinars.html.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Public Policy
January 16, 2015 Dear Clergy and Parish Staffs, On February 8, the USCCB will observe the National Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking. February 8 is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery. Once freed, she dedicated her life to
sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. Last February, Catholics throughout the country observed the National Day of Prayer through the celebration of Mass, prayer vigils, and other events to raise awareness about human trafficking. This coming February, we encourage you to do the same. Through prayer, we not only reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered through this affront to human dignity, but we also comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors. Please visit www.usccb.org/shepherd to download prayers, intercessions, a toolkit, and other resources that can help you host a local event. You can also visit www.usccb.org/stopslavery for more information about human trafficking and to download flyers for the National Day of Prayer. In the words of our Holy Father Pope Francis, may we be “slaves no more but brothers and sisters.” Thank you for sharing these materials with your parishioners and for all that you do in service to the Gospel of Life! 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 Missions/CRS
Missions Office to Host Lenten Retreat in Topsham on March 13-14
The Missions Office is sponsoring a Lenten Retreat at the Sky-Hy Conference & Renewal Center in Topsham on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. Come and take time for personal prayer, community, and the sharing of our faith. Attendees will “Meet the Saints,” walk the prayer path, affirm their personal missions, and leave the retreat with hearts “on fire” for Jesus’ mission! To attend both days, the cost is $65 which will include lodging, meals, and the retreat. To attend Saturday only, the cost is
$25 which will include lunch and the retreat. To register or for more information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/missions-CRS-office or contact Ruth Oakley, diocesan director of the Missions/CRS Office, at (207) 773-6471 (ext. 7817) or at [email protected]. The deadline to register is March 10.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Human Resources
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Campus Minister Colby College, Waterville
Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville seeks to hire a part-time campus minister to serve Colby College, also in Waterville. The campus minister will foster the personal and spiritual growth of young people by empowering them to live as disciples of Jesus
Christ in today’s world; draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community and the life of the campus community; and provide leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the campus ministry program. The position also coordinates weekly Mass; recruits, trains and schedules Newman Center members as liturgical and music ministers; and assists students in taking on a leadership role. This position is for the school year only, not year round. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Ms. Kim Suttie, Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901-5404.
Bookkeeper (Part-Time) Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist, serving Falmouth, Gray, Freeport, and Yarmouth, has an immediate opening for a part-time bookkeeper (20 hours a week, with possible overtime). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, handling all accounting activities (i.e. AP/AR, payroll, etc.), reconciling bank statements, and completing all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The successful candidate will have a solid background in bookkeeping/financial accounting. This position is eligible for benefits and includes paid time off. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: Ms. Linda Howard, Parish of the Holy Eucharist, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105-1729. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].
Director of Music Holy Spirit Parish, Wells
Holy Spirit Parish in Wells has an immediate opening for a full-time director of music
to serve at churches in Wells, Kennebunk, and Ogunquit. The successful candidate will be proficient at the organ, the piano, and choral direction; have the ability to vocally lead; and strengthen a prayerful, active, singing assembly. Two years of experience in Catholic liturgical music programs and a BA in music or music theory are preferred. This position provides benefits and a competitive salary range. A complete job description is available at www.holyspiritme.org. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references to: Music Director Search Committee, c/o Fr. Thomas Murphy, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME 04090-4050. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].
Sexton (Part-Time) All Saints Parish, Brunswick All Saints Parish has an immediate opening for a part-time sexton in Brunswick and Bath. This position is for 30-35 hours a week depending on the season. Duties include cleaning St. John the Baptist Church in Brunswick, the rectory at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brunswick, and the rectory at St. Mary Church in Bath, doing some laundry and ironing, and performing various duties at the cemetery for approximately six months of the year. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Mr. Victor Pizzuto, Business Manager, All Saints Parish, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick, ME 04011-2980 or [email protected]. Custodian (Part-Time) St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield St. Agnes Parish in Pittsfield has an opening for a part-time custodian (ten hours a week). The custodian will clean, mop, and vacuum the church, parish center and,
occasionally, the rectory. To view a full job description and application, visit www.stagnes-me.org. For more information about the position, call the parish office at (207) 924-7104.
Youth Music Director
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick
All Saints Parish seeks a youth-oriented, faith-filled adult musician to lead the contemporary teen worship band at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brunswick for the 5 p.m. Mass on Sundays. The youth music director will select music, train musicians, run rehearsals, and empower the assembly to sing their prayers from the heart. For details or to apply, contact Sheila Murphy, the youth ministry coordinator at All Saints Parish, at [email protected] or Gil Peterson, music director at All Saints Parish, at (207) 725-2624 or at [email protected].
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.
Cook and Kitchen Helper (Two Positions) Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford Pool is looking for both an experienced cook and a part-time kitchen helper. To apply, please e-mail your resume to [email protected] or contact Claire Breton at (978) 682-5135.
The Catholic Foundation of Maine provides opportunities for long-term financial support to Maine’s Catholic ministries. Please ask us how you can create or add to an existing endowment or charitable gift annuity, or leave a gift in your will to support Maine’s Catholic churches, parishes, schools, students, education, vocations, music and other Catholic ministries. For more information, contact Elizabeth Badger, MBA, AFP, at (207) 321-7820 or [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.CatholicFoundationMaine.org.
Parish Social Ministry Regional Training Lewiston
January 24
Priests, deacons, parish and community volunteers, and parish staff are encouraged to attend Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry Regional Training session at Holy Family Church on 607 Sabattus 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 further details or to apply, contact Nancy Nugent at (207) 523-2771 or at [email protected].
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.
New FertilityCare Center Announced for Auburn
FertilityCare Centers of America President Thomas W. Hilgers, M.D., is pleased to
announce a new affiliation with Gianna FertilityCare Center in Auburn. The local center is headed by Sarah Chamberlain, MS, FCP.
FertilityCare Centers of America is a non-profit organization designed to promote and unite providers of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. This contemporary system is the most researched and effective method of natural fertility regulation in existence. Through this system, couples learn how to achieve as well as avoid pregnancy and to appreciate and understand their fertility. This system is also designed to respect the dignity of the woman, the couple, and the integrity of marriage.
Gianna FertilityCare Center also offers referrals for consultation in NaProTECHNOLOGY. Through the services of a medical consultant, medical services are offered in women’s reproductive health care, including infertility, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), post-partum depression, prematurity, repetitive miscarriage, polycystic ovarian syndrome and hormonal abnormalities. By working with a physician trained in NaProTECHNOLOGY, women have their problems identified and treated in a way that is tailor-made for them.
For more information or to schedule an introductory session (via phone or video), contact Sarah Chamberlain at (207) 754-3823 or at [email protected].
Kairos of Maine Men’s Prison Ministry Introductory Meeting Brunswick January 24
Kairos of Maine Men’s Prison Ministry will host an introductory meeting on Saturday, January 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at the St. Charles Borromeo Church library on 132
McKeen Street in Brunswick. Come meet with Christian men to discuss how we share the love and forgiveness of Jesus with those incarcerated inside the Maine State Prison in Warren. Is Christ calling you? Kairos is a Christian, lay-led, ecumenical, and international prison ministry in which volunteers bring Christ's love and forgiveness to incarcerated individuals and to their families. For more information, contact George Hervochon at (207) 592-4397 or [email protected].
Presence Radio Network Announcements Week of Sunday, January 25
Scriptural Apologetics with John Martignoni Wednesday, January 28, at 6 p.m. and Thursday, January 29, at 6 a.m.
John Martignoni is the founder and president of the Bible Christian Society, an apostolate dedicated to explaining and defending the scriptural foundations of the Catholic faith.
The Church in the News with Carl Olson Friday, January 30, at 6 p.m. and Monday, February 2, at 6 a.m.
Carl Olson is the editor of Catholic World Report and Ignatius Insight. He is an author of two books and hundreds of articles, essays, columns, and reviews. Carl grew up in a Fundamentalist Protestant home and entered the Catholic Church in 1997.
The Presence Radio Network is your listener-supported Catholic radio which can be found on 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM in Bath-Brunswick, 89.5 FM in Greater Augusta, 97.5 FM in Fort Kent (Affiliate), online at www.thepresence.fm, and on smartphones with the TuneIn Radio app.
WWME Bulletin Announcement We have scheduled a Marriage Encounter weekend on April 10-12 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]
For Weekend of January 24-25:
Want more joy and excitement in your marriage? As we meet the demands of everyday life, it’s easy for our passion to give way to practicality. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Caribou on April 10-12 can fan the fires of passion and excitement in your marriage. Sign up now to spend that weekend renewing and deepening your connection with each other. You will be glad you did! The registration fee is $50, and a freewill donation will be accepted at the end of the weekend. For more information or to register, contact Bill & Coco Watkin at (207) 668-4885 or visit www.wwmemaine.org.
Worldwide Marriage
Encounter in Maine
