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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: [email protected]
Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar
E-mail address: [email protected]
Deacon Paul Lissandrello, Pastoral Associate
E-mail address: [email protected]
Heather Silva, Secretary/Bookkeeper
E-mail address: [email protected]
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. Colette Livingston by Tom Livingston
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Scott Dixon by Priscille & Gavin Dixon
10:30 a.m. Matthew Webb by The Family
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday 9:00 a.m. Barbara Carroll by Jackie & Martial Dube
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Robert Lavoie by Constance Cote
Wednesday Miraculous Medal Novena &
8:00 a.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday
8:00 a.m. All Souls
Friday 8:00 a.m. John Tracy by John & Paula Wilk
MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND (May 11 & 12)
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Henry & Anita McKeown by the McKeown Family
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Thomas & Kathleen Hennessey by The Family
10:30 a.m. Intentions of the Parishioners
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH LIMERICK
TODAY IS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER. THE READINGS BE-GIN ON PAGE 86 OF THE MISSALETTE.
Readings for the Week of May 5, 2019
Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
[2a]/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 [1ab]/Jn
6:22-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17
and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51
Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12]/Jn
6:60-69
Next Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 [3c]/Rv 7:9,
14b-17/Jn 10:27-30
Pastor’s Ponderings
In today’s Gospel we see the full essence of Catholicism on
display. The Apostles are invited to a meal with Jesus, and
Jesus demonstrates the fullness of mercy. Those two actions
are not simply nice options in our faith journey. They lie at
the core of our self understanding and capacity to walk with
God. There was a time in our culture when the preparing and
sharing of a meal was a powerful action. Time was required
to gather and prepare the ingredients, a designated time to be
ready to eat together after a long day of work or travel. The
meal fueled the body and the soul. Now, many people eat on
the run, independently of other family members if there are
work issues or practices to attend. Food can be microwaved
in seconds, picked up at a take out window, or delivered to a
location after a few strokes of a finger on a phone App. Is it
no wonder that making an hour for mass is proving so elu-
sive to hundreds of our parishioners when finding time to eat
as a family the rest of the week is a challenge? We can find
God in nature, in poetry and music and in the love of others,
but the privileged place is when we gather in his name, as he
asked, to break bread and to share the cup. In our Gospel,
Jesus also reaches out to Peter, and asks him three times if he
loves him. This effectively negates the three fold rejection of
Peter on Good Friday. Notice again, that Jesus takes the ini-
tiative. He does not wait for Peter to come begging. He does
not presume that Peter should have the courage and confi-
dence to take the first step. Jesus is aware of the rift and he
steps forward to heal it. How many times in our lives do we
demand that the person who aggrieved us needs to make the
first move? How many times will we go out of our way to
remind someone of their transgression, even if we have tried
to heal it? Jesus wants us to understand that to walk with him
in friendship is hard work. We need to be nourished by the
Eucharist, and eager to model our lives on him. As we con-
tinue our Easter journey, may we have the confidence to do
this for ourselves, and to model it for others.
Fr Jack, Deacon Paul and I will be away at the annual Dioce-
san Institute from May 20-23rd. Masses and prayer services
will be as announced in the bulletin that weekend.
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:
April 29th - May 5th - Kenneth Gagne
May 6th - May 12th - My Mother and All Mothers
May 13th - May 19th - Kenneth Gagne
May 20th - May 26th - Kenneth Gagne
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
MTWF 7:30 AM During the Win-ter, Daily Mass is at Holy Family. The Rest of the Year, it alternates Between the two Worship Sites
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: Please join us on Tuesday, May 7th, for our Community Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m., in the parish hall. Those attending are asked to bring a
salad, casserole or dessert. BINGO games for prizes are held after the luncheon.
Keep the Joy of Easter Alive! Join the women of WINGS,
(Women in God’s Spirit), as we learn the history of the Rosary
and reflect on the Glorious Mysteries. We will use “Believe:
The Story of the Glorious Mysteries” written by Bonnie
Engstrom. Digital Downloads are $8 and Booklets are $12. Both
can be ordered on the Blessed is She Website https://
blessedisshe.net/product/mystery-believe-blessed-conversations/
Need help ordering? I am happy to do that for you.
No book? No Problem. We are happy to share.
We will meet for five consecutive Tuesday nights,
April 23rd – May 21st
from 7-9 pm, in the church hall
WINGS is a faith enrichment group for women of all ages who want to grow in
their relationship with God. Meetings consist of prayer, song, scripture, faith
sharing, and of course, hospitality! For more information contact Debbie
Wentworth by phone at 978-618-1636 or by email at [email protected]
Confirmation/First Eucharist Retreat: The retreat for all
children receiving the sacraments of Confirmation/First
Eucharist will be held in the church on Saturday, May 11th
(8:30 AM -12:00 PM). The candidate and at least one parent should
attend.
FAITH FORMATION: The last Faith Formation Class for this
year will be held on May 12th.
PARISH FINANCES
DUE TO EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES THIS INFORMA-TION WILL BE INCLUDED IN NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN
WHAT SHALL I BRING TO THE LORD, THE GOD OF HEAVEN, WHEN I COME TO WORSHIP HIM? - Micah 6:6
NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION: Will be for Capital Im-
provements.
THE BOTTLE RELIEF FUND, sponsored by the Knights of Colum-
bus, has gotten even easier. While celebrating with family and
friends this Christmas 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.
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 under the tables.
Coffee & Tea Hamburger Helper Condiments
Pasta Spaghetti Sauce Chef Boyardee
Canned Meat Jelly & Jams Soups
Hot Cocoa Cereal Oatmeal
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
Plastic & paper bags are needed for the Food Pantry. You may leave them in the narthex in the Food Pantry bin.
NEXT FUNSHINE FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Funshine Fair Committee on MAY 29th at 6PM.
TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED!!
GAMES BOOTH: Would you or your family like to run the games booth this year? Have some new game ideas? Interested in organizing a cornhole tournament? This is a great way to get involved, and can be fun for the whole family.
CONCESSION BOOTH: Would you or your family like to run the concession booth this year? We have a binder of information and di-rections on what is required, we just need a willing person or family to take this on.
SET UP AND CLEAN UP CREW: This year we are looking for several individuals that would be willing to break this job into teams and help with this area.
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***COMING SOON*** Watch your mail in MAY for our Fun-shine Fair letter and Super Raffle order forms.
PENNY AUCTION DONATIONS - ON AMAZON Check out our wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BQRCXQB53NUG?ref_=wl_share If you are interested in lending a hand with any part of this year’s fair, please email [email protected] or call the office 793-2244.
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.
MAY 5, 2019
My name is Joe Wilson and
I am the director of Out-
reach for the Maine Life
Gate Christian Church. I
am reaching out to you and
your congregation as well
as the other local churches
in Limerick. As you all
know our Pastor's house
burned down on April 7th,
and we thank each and everyone of you for your generous support. How-
ever, the following day there was also a resident of Limerick, on Stonehill
Road whose house burned and he lost his home as well. Due to circum-
stances I believe that this individual also deserves the love of the Church to
help him out in a time of need. As the Bible says "but if you love those
who love you, what credit is that to you for even sinners love those who
love them; and if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is
that to you for even sinners do the same." Luke 6:32-33. I am excited for
the opportunity to come together as The Universal Church, to glorify our
Lord Jesus Christ, and to serve and bless the least of these in our commu-
nity. We have organized a benefit dance that is simply held in the heart of
The Giver. We are selling tickets to this dance for $10 a piece with all
proceeds going to benefit this man in need. Our goal is to sell 1,000 tickets
and we would love your help. If you would like to join us in this adventure
please contact me personally at [email protected] or call / text
207-651-4036. We have tickets on hand ready to distribute, we look for-
ward to working together and serving our Lord with you and your congre-
gation. Grace and peace, God bless you and your people.
Your friend, Joe Wilson
CCME Events -- May 2019
CCME: General Meeting - Sunday - May 7, 2019 Holy Martyrs
Parish Hall – Route 88, Falmouth, ME.
1:00 PM, Social Hour & Potluck Luncheon
1:30 PM: Business Meeting
2:15PM Program: Barbara Haas -- TB
DINING OUT Sunday, May 19 , 2019 -- 1:00 PM
The Ninety-nine Restaurant 34 Fair Mall Road: Topsham, ME---
Call Dotty Jones @ 233-7821 for info.
Book Club Friday, June 7, 2019 @ 12 noon- @ 20 Inverness Road,
Falmouth. We will be discussing The Reckoning by John Grishman.
Don’t forget to bring something (ideas / pot luck) to share. -- NO
SHELLFISH PLEASE!!! Call Grace (878-6459) for info / directions.
Connected Catholics of Maine is a group of single, widowed, separated
and divorced Catholics. Members support each other in the growth and
development of their faith through social, educational and spiritual
events.
MAY 5, 2019
VOCATION VIEW “Feed My lambs, tend My sheep.” If you think you may have a vocation to follow the Risen Lord as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, contact Father Seamus Griesbach at 207-773-6471; or email: [email protected]; Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations; Facebook: VocationsME.
"Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress
yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will
stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you
where you do not want to go." He said this signifying by what kind of
death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him,
"Follow me." - Jn 21:18-19
Please include the following priests serving in our diocese in your daily prayers this week:
May 05 Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB May 06 Rev. Stephen Mulkern/Rev. Bruce Siket May 07 Rev. Dac J. Philip Clement/Rev. Nathan March May 08 Rev. Richard Senghas/Rev. James Brewer May 09 Rev. Antony Pichai Muthu HGN/Rev. Matthew Gregory May 10 Our Holy Father May 11 Rev. Philip A Tracy/Rev. Vincent Curtin SJ
Mary Immaculate...we know you are blessing our Priests, your beloved con-secrated sons. Dear Mother, cover them with your maternal mantle and hold them in your Immaculate Heart.
