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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 Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco

(Church physical addresses listed inside)

April 17, 2016

4th Sunday of Easter

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Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) Last week, Sister Terry Gauvin, SCIM, the Provincial Superior of the

Good Shepherd Sisters, informed me that she had heard from the General

Superior, Sister Theresa Rounds, SCIM, in Quebec that the General

Council is again pledging a gift of $25,000 for the 2016-2017 school year

in support of St. James School. The gift is earmarked for student financial

aid, and reflects the mission of the Good Shepherd Sisters. Since June

2011, we have received annual gifts of $25,000, and the latest gift will total $150,000

overall. When the first installment was received in 2011, the Good Shepherd Parish

Catholic Education Board created the Marie Fitzbach Scholarship Fund in honor of

the founder of the Good Shepherd Sisters. I hope parishioners and friends will consider

additional contributions or bequests to this fund as a way to express appreciation for the

good works of the sisters over the years, and their continuing presence in our community.

By the way, both Sister Theresa and Sister Terry are Biddeford natives. (2) Assignment

of Priests: The following changes were published on April 9: Effective August 1,

Fr. Gregory P. Dube, formerly parochial vicar for Good Shepherd Parish, and currently

pastor of Holy Savior Parish (Rumford/Bethel), has been appointed rector of the Cathe-dral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland and pastor of the other Portland Peninsula

& Island Parishes (Portland/Peaks Island). Effective July 1, Fr. Thomas M. Murphy,

currently pastor of Holy Spirit Parish (Wells/Kennebunk/Ogunquit), has been appointed

pastor of All Saints Parish (Brunswick/Bath/Boothbay Harbor/Richmond/Newcastle/

Harpswell). Effective July 1, Fr. Fredrick H. Morse, currently parochial vicar at All

Saints Parish (Brunswick/Bath/Boothbay Harbor/Richmond/Newcastle/Harpswell), has

been appointed pastor of Holy Spirit Parish (Wells/Kennebunk/Ogunquit). Effective

July 1, Fr. Frank J. Murray, currently pastor of All Saints Parish (Brunswick/Bath/

Boothbay Harbor/Richmond/Newcastle/Harpswell), has been appointed pastor of

St. Paul the Apostle Parish (Bangor, and parishes in Brewer/Hampden/Winterport).

Effective August 1, Fr. Nathan D. March, currently parochial vicar in Gorham/

Westbrook/Windham while assisting at the hospitals in Portland, has been appointed

pastor of Holy Savior Parish (Rumford/Bethel). Effective August 1, Fr. Michael J.

Seavey, currently administrator of the Cathedral and pastor of the other Portland Penin-

sula & Island Parishes, has been appointed parochial vicar in Gorham/Westbrook/

Windham. Effective August 1, Fr. Claude R. Gendreau, currently serving three-

quarters of his time as a notary in the tribunal handling annulment cases and a quarter

of his time as rector of the Cathedral, has been assigned to full-time ministry in the

diocesan tribunal. (3) Jubilee Year of Mercy (April) - Forgive Offenses and Bear

Wrongs Patiently - This week’s suggestion: Prayerfully reflect on your own actions. Is

there a behavior, such as gossip, that might be causing offense to others? If so, strive to

change. (4) Thank You of the Week: Despite a very cold and windy day, many mem-

bers of the community attended the benefit Community Concert at St. Joseph Church

on April 3. I am grateful to the organizers and sponsors, especially the Knights of

Columbus and other parishioners who organized the event, along with the children,

youth and adults who shared their talents with us. Thank you!

JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 6 - Msgr. Tonne: Johnny was in his pajamas and mother was hearing his bedtime prayers. “…and please, God,” he was saying, “get daddy to give me that electric train for Christmas, and have teacher notice how much better I read now, and make the big kids take me into their gang, and…” “Son,” mother interrupted, “don’t take it on yourself to give God instructions – just report for duty.”

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2016

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

SEASON OF EASTER 2016

Confession times on Saturdays are below: 3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph & St. Margaret

3:30 pm at St. Philip

Vocations: Who will shepherd God’s people? Pray that good leaders, filled with joy and the Holy Spirit,

will serve our Church. (Acts 13:14, 43-52) If you think God is calling you,

call Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 207-773-6471; email: [email protected].

Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations Facebook: VocationsME.

Prayer of Intercession: That we, the People of God, may listen intently to the call of the Good Shepherd,

we pray to the Lord...

OUR PARISH WEBSITE includes the weekly bulletin, a page of upcoming events, links to St. James School, the Portland Diocese (with daily

news updates), the USCCB, the Vatican & much more. There is also a link for WeShare,

our parish’s secure, online giving system. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - April 2016 17. Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB, Rev. Daniel Gagnon OMI 18. Rev. Francis Morin, V. Rev. Louis Phillips 19. Rev. C. James Martel, Rev. Robert Lariviere 20. Rev. Larry Jensen, Rev. Paul Dumais 21. V. Rev. Wilfred Labbe, Rev. David Raymond 22. Rev. Richard Ouellette, Rev. Myles Cyr OMI 23. Rev. Antony Mullaney, Rev. Donald Jacques

Which priest is celebrating Mass where this weekend? We list the name of the priest who will

celebrate every scheduled weekend Mass. However, this schedule may be changed without notice.

Happy Feast of the Good Shepherd,

Patron of our Parish!

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Eva Gendron (born 1923) * Madeleine Palmitessa (born 1924) Wayne Whitten (born 1946) * Theodore Corneau (born 1936)

Marie “Toni” Descoteaux (born 1920) Sr. Anita Therrien, SCIM (born 1924)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Saturday, April 16

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Joseph Manship)

Theresa Bergeron / Joseph Bourgeault

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Ed Cote / Gerald Verville

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)

Joanne Wynne (1st Ann.) / Muriel Hebert

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. David Schlaver)

Edmund Nadeau / Carl Morin (10th Ann.)

Sunday, April 17, Fourth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)

Mme. Jeanne Lambert Spénard / Robert Boucher

8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Freda McKee

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Robert Girard / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Joseph Manship)

Herbert Dale / Raymond Carpentier

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Carmen Cote / Norman Giguere

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Simonne Cantara

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Joseph Manship)

For the Unborn / Aline Fontaine

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Monday, April 18

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: William Dumont (45th Ann.) /

Anita Boucher

Tuesday, April 19

7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Juliette Landry / Arlene Poitras

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Ozea & Lydia Houde /

Robert Bolduc, Sr. (1st Ann.)

Wednesday, April 20

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity (St. James School on vaca):

Diana LaBranche (2nd Ann.) / Souls in Purgatory

9:00 am St. Philip: Alice Casavant / Elizabeth Sicard

Thursday, April 21

8:00 am St. Margaret: Chick Leahey

9:00 am St. Philip: Yvonne Nichols (6th Ann.) / Theresa Hartley

Friday, April 22

7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Sylvie Duclos /

Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Andy Bergeron /

Robert and Roger Binette

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Saturday, April 23

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. George Collins)

Bertha Carrier / Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Chretien & family

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Robert Guay / Ralph Morin

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau)

Roger Pouliot / Edmund Nadeau

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. David Schlaver) Solange Knapp

Sunday, April 24, Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Msgr. Mathieu)

Maurice Gilbert / Laurette Simoneau

8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Paul Rivard

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. David Schlaver)

Bernice Dion / Catherine Mahoney

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. George Collins) All Souls

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Raymond J. Paquette /

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) All Souls

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. George Collins)

Laurette Laverriere / Ernest Dube (15th Ann.)

PARISH LITURGIES

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2016

The Sanctuary Lamp at Most Holy Trinity is burning this week for

Jeanne Gonthier

Please pray for the following couple scheduled to marry soon: Brandon Thompson & Margaret Laverriere

CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE

Grace and Nature w/ Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. Mon., April 18, 7 pm & Tues., April 19, 7 am

Why Be Catholic? w/ Matt Nelson Wed., April 20, 7 pm – Thurs., April 21, 7 am

Christian Dating in a Godless World w/ Fr. Thomas Morrow Fri., April 22, 6 pm – Mon., April 25, 6 am

The Presence Radio Network is 106.7 FM in Greater Portland; online at www.thepresence.fm; on the app; or dial 605-475-8037

and listen on any phone with unlimited minutes.

Note: Due to parking lot construction at St. Joseph, the Tues/Fri Masses & Intentions at Ste. Anne’s have been relocated and rescheduled to 7 am at MHT.

Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This week: canned tuna / canned chicken

A very large Thank You goes out to the many parishioners who planned or participated in

various Lenten or Easter activities or services. Some of these events/services were Lenten

Vespers, Stations of the Cross, Behold Holy Hours, Tenebrae, crafting and attachment of the counted cross stitching on our parish Paschal

Candles, and Most Holy Trinity’s Easter Vigil Mass. These services do not just happen; they are planned carefully for our spiritual enrichment.

The Triduum service at St. Joseph Church provided 3 evenings of passion, sorrow, acceptance, comfort & joy, as we came together as a

parish for this beautiful liturgy, and prepared ourselves for the glorious Easter morning Masses throughout the parish. Whether you planned, prayed, adored, read, sang, shared reflections, donated used palms for ashes, tended the fire, carried the cross or Paschal Candle, decorated,

cleaned, crafted, or served, you were part of this wondrous time in our liturgical calendar…Thank you!

Good Shepherd Parish: Communion to the Sick and Homebound

The need continues to grow as the requests for visits increase. As a result, we are always looking for vol-

unteers to give of their talents and time in this way. If you would like to become a Eucharist minister to the homebound, please contact the

parish office at 207-282-3321 for more information. Thank you.

A donation to St. Mary’s Cemetery was made in memory of Virginia Nelson from Annette Addorio

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN US for the next Behold Adoration Hour on Friday, Apr. 22

at Most Holy Trinity Church, 7-8 pm. Come & experience a powerful hour of Power, & Praise & Worship

as we honor our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

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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 is a Catholic, parochial school committed to fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional & physical growth in a S.A.F.E.

and collaborative environment while empowering students to be cre-ative, to think critically, to act responsibly, and to serve with integrity.

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2016

MY FRIEND AND I STORYTIME

Fridays, 11-11:30 am in April and May

Parishioners, come and join our librarian as she has a storytime for young children (ages 0 to kindergarten) at Saint James School. Mrs. Souza plans to start and end each session

with a song. She will read from quality literature each week, and if time permits, have a related activity. Grandparents, parents, or any

parishioner can come with a child under school age. You must stop in the office and sign in, and then you will be

directed into the Library. There is no fee, and it is a good oppor-tunity to expose your child to quality literature, meet other parish-ioners with children the same age as yours, and see our School.

FAITH FORMATION

Thank you to all the SPY1 families and volunteers

who joined us last Saturday morning for our spring retreat!

Happy April vacation to our FF families - enjoy your week!

Next class - April 24th/25th at all sites Children will be asked to leave their text books for next year's students

May Crowning & end-of-year Celebration

May 1st, 8:00 am @ MHT *** Please join us!

Apr. 15-17 – Youth Convention (high school); NO MEETING for Edge (junior high)

Apr. 24 – Edge & Life Night May 1 – Youth Mass followed by Edge & Life Night

(and monthly gathering for parents) May 8 – NO MEETING (Mother’s Day)

FMI concerning the following events/programs, contact youth minister, Josh Houde, 282-4812x117 or [email protected].

YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry Sun. Mtgs: usually 5:30 pm at Most Holy Trinity

YOUNG ADULT / FAMILY MINISTRY

Personal Meetings – Youth ministers, Josh & Pam Houde, are eager to get to know the high school youth of our parish on a more personal level

and receive feedback about youth ministry, and will be scheduling personal visits at Josh’s parish office over the next few weeks. Please call/email to schedule a time to meet with them — your input is welcome & invaluable!

April 22 (Fri): Monthly Potluck for Young Couples—Young married and engaged couples are invited to our monthly potluck on Fri., Apr. 22, beginning at 5:30 pm. The evening will include a potluck dinner, and a

short discussion on marriage & family. Your children are welcome. This month’s potluck will be hosted by Josh & Pam Houde at their

home in Lyman. For directions or to RSVP, please contact Josh at the above info. Please join us for great fellowship with other couples!

Please Notice: The Traveling Sacramental Banner featuring the names of the children who received Sacraments

recently, will be at St. Margaret Church.

Bidding for the Future Saint James School Live & Silent Auction - Friday, April 29

6:30 pm at Duffy’s in O.O.B. * $25.00 per person Hors d’oeuvres, dessert & coffee will be served. Cash bar available. All proceeds will purchase technology for the class-

rooms. Tickets will be available at the door. If you would like to donate an item/gift certificate

to help support our auction, contact Mrs. Roy: [email protected] or call 282-4084.

It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we thank the following for their contributions to St. James School:

In memory of George Tourigny from Roger & Suzanne Johnson; John & Carmen Gaudreau; Dennis & Gisele Roy; Richard & Susan Sirois; Thomas & Pamela Laverriere; Gary & Debra Hamel; Jeannine Beaudoin; Leonard & Claudette Gehrke; Jeannine Laflamme & family; Yolande Langevin; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lacourse.

In memory of Alice Casavant from Paul & Jeanne Callahan, Paul & Sandra Daigle.

May 1 (Sun): Youth Mass & Parent Life Gathering – All parishioners are welcome to the monthly 5:30 pm Youth Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. 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!

Becoming Catholic Through R.C.I.T. – If you are a middle school or

high school teen seeking to become Catholic or to receive your sacraments of Confirmation and/or First Communion,

Josh & Pam Houde invite you to join the Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens (R.C.I.T.). For questions, or to register, please contact youth minister, Josh Houde, using the contact information above.

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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.

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2016

There is no Second Collection This Weekend.

Second Collection Next Weekend - Catholic Home Missions: Many dioceses here in the United States do not have enough priests to serve poorer parishes. These dioceses, classified as home missions, cannot pro-vide for the unique needs of their parish communities. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please help strengthen the Church at home through your generosity to this appeal.

The parish office will be closed on Patriot’s Day - Monday, April 18

Congratulations to 50/50 Club March Winners: $500 - Willie & Maggie Perreault; $250 - Arlene Tarbox, Priscille Letellier; $100 –

Patricia Vallee, Rita Scott; $75 – Kevin Strout, Patrick & Julia Pearl; $50 – Yvette Michaud, Rita Lehoux. We would like to thank all who

participate. Please ask a relative or a friend to join for next time! Make checks payable to Good Shepherd Parish. Good luck to you in the next drawing: May 1.

Please, it is imperative to notify us of changes to your address or phone number. Call Diane, 282-5370 or Penny, 283-1200 or 282-6624.

Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair: Nov. 11-13, 2016 Our next Christmas Fair meeting will be May 5th at 6:30 PM at the St. Joseph Church Hall. We will be looking for volunteers to help stuff envelopes very soon. Keep an eye out in the bulletin for more details.

We would like to encourage you to start putting books aside for the Christmas Fair. The Children's Section is looking to expand, and with your

help we hope to offer many more toys and prizes for our Children. Keep an eye out for bargains. Have a great weekend! ~ Dan & Denise Bastarache, Fair Chairs, 283-9310

Note: Please be aware that we appreciate donations to the “New and Like New” area of the fair; however, we cannot have people dropping items off at the Decary Center without first contacting Denise or Pris from the Fair Committee. We will be setting up specific dates & times for drop off. As in the past, we are looking for “New and Like New Items”. Please use good

discretion when donating; this is not intended to be a Yard Sale. Your cooperation and generosity are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: The Social Justice & Peace committee is sponsoring this Blood Drive on Sat., Apr. 23, from 8 am to 1 pm, at St. Philip Hall. Please consider giving the greatest gift of all-LIFE. To make an appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org. or call 1-800-RED CROSS. FMI please

contact Marie Palmer, 499 7437. Refreshments will be available and ALL ARE WELCOME.

Offertory Collection Report through Fiscal Year Week 40 *includes second collections Week Year to Date* March 26-27, 2016 $ 29,736 $ 1,118,558 March 28-29, 2015 $ 28,694 $ 1,092,096 Difference $ 1,042 $ 26,462 2.4%

Week Year to Date* April 2-3, 2016 $ 37,315 $ 1,155,873 April 4-5, 2015 $ 38,161 $ 1,130,257 Difference $ (846) $ 25,616 2.3%

* Holy Land/Good Friday * 3,594 * Clergy Health & Pension Prgrms/Dioc Emerg. Needs $ 23,487

* Major Expense Fund $5,587

WeShare, our Online Giving System, is easy to use! Go to www.goodshepherdparish.us, and under the "About Us" tab, click Online Giving. You can make a one-time or recurring donation using your credit card, checking or savings account. Check it out!

WANTED: Pianist/Organist & Choir Director for Most Holy Trinity Church in Good Shepherd Parish

FMI see: http://www.goodshepherdparish.us/employment-opportunities. Interested candidates should submit resumes to:

Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Pastoral Coordinator, Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St., Saco, 04072; [email protected].

Roast Beef Supper: Sat., Apr. 16, 5:00 - 6:30 pm at St. Philip Church Hall. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, rolls, beverages, & home-made desserts. Takeout meals available. $9 for adults; $4 children 6-12; kids 5 & under free. Proceeds to benefit charities of Lyman Council #7078.

Breakfast Benefiting Knights’ Charity: Sun., Apr. 17, 8:30 –10:30 am at St. Margaret Hall. Menu of scrambled eggs, sausages, French toast, & pancakes will be served. No take out. Cost is donation.

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA Circle 828: Update: April’s meeting of the Daughters now will take place along with a social on WEDNESDAY, Apr. 27, at 6 o'clock at MHT Hall. Hope to see you then.

Turkey Dinner: Sat., Apr. 30 at St. Margaret Hall in Old Orchard Beach, hosted by the Knights’ Council #2266, from 5 to 7 pm. Menu to include: turkey, mashed potatoes, side vegetables and cranberry sauce. Vegetable soup available as an appetizer before your meal. $8 for adults & teens; $4 for children 6-12; kids 5 & under free. Takeout meals available. All monies raised will benefit Knights’ charities.

"The Choice Wine – 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage"

Couples Program begins Sat., Apr. 23. Integrating the latest findings from science

with the teaching of the faith and the wisdom of the saints, this program places authentic marital

happiness within every couple’s reach via 7 simple, effective steps. Honor your wedding vows * Use money for other people

Give God some of your time * Set your mind on the things above Find God in yourself * Find God in other people

Make it easy to be good and hard to be bad By following the steps, couples can reduce the probability of divorce to essentially zero & increase the probability of having a superabundant

marriage! To register, please go to www.goodshepherdparish.us. *Meetings are held at MHT Hall. Check-in, refreshments, & social time

begin at 6:30 pm. DVD program starts shortly after. FMI call Ken Greenleaf at 590-5805, or Dave Dube at 590-5198.

A Day to Recognize & Support Parishioners Who Serve those in Need: On Apr. 30 at MHT,

Parish Social Ministry is holding a workshop from 9 am to 2:30 pm, with a service project after. The workshop is a forum to connect social justice

minded people in Southern Maine, to share ideas, and learn from each other. Deacon Candidate, Mark Tuttle, will be a featured speaker. The service

project is to help facilitate a collection of e-waste (old computers & other out-of-date electronics) at the church, which will go to Goodwill. FMI/to

RSVP, contact Susan Snow: 523-1161; [email protected]. Cost: Free, lunch included. Bring: E-waste. See list of accepted items on our website. You may also register online: Goodshepherdparish.us.

You are invited to join us for a concert called, It’s All About Love, with soprano Marie-Line Morin, accompanied by pia-nists. Lucille Fortin and Jan Bordeleau, on Sat., Apr. 30, at 7:00 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Manchester. Dr.

Morin will sing sacred, classical and popular songs, including French songs, while sharing reflections about her journey as a French Canadi-an immigrant. Professor at Laval University in Quebec, she recently came to the U.S. to care for two of her siblings having a disability, which led to a Listening Ministry project, associated with the Institute of Psychoreligious Counseling that she founded. Suggested donation: $20 per person, will benefit this project. More details go to: http://events.catholicnh.org/view/819/benefit-concert-it-s-all-about-love-manchester.