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Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fridays until 12:00 noon E-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us
Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco
(Church physical addresses listed inside)
July 29, 2018
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) We welcome summer visitors to our parish. We hope your visit is restful and enjoyable. We look forward every year to the participation of summertime visitors at our daily and weekend liturgies, and I invite you to join in other parish activities as well. (2) The Summer Mass Schedule: Check the list of Masses in this bulletin if you are uncertain about week-day and weekend Mass times. Because of the many funeral Masses, only
one weekday Mass is scheduled when one of the priests is on vacation. At St. Margaret in Old Orchard Beach, we must lock the parking lots after the weekend 4:00 pm and 9:30 am Masses due to summer loiterers, revelers and the resulting disturbances for our neighbors. Next weekend, I will make a “pilgrimage” to St. Brendan Chapel in Biddeford Pool for my annual pastoral visit! (3) A possible “Joy in Action” for this week based on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the joy of the family, Amorus Laetitiae: Support our brothers and sisters around the world through prayer and by giving generously to next weekend’s Peter’s Pence collection, which helps Pope Francis support those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, or natural disasters. (4) I am pleased to announce that as of July 19, Good Shepherd Parish is the parish with the greatest number of gifts pledged to the statewide 2018 Catholic Appeal – 727 in all. This compares with Corpus Christi Parish in the Waterville area (622). Good Shepherd Parish has the second highest total of pledges thus far -- $163,617 of its $202,895 goal (81%), surpassed only by $292,252 pledged by Parish of the Holy Eucharist (Falmouth/Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray). Statewide, all parishes combined have reached 84% of the $2,491,781 goal. I am grateful for the demonstrated support of Good Shepherd parishioners and visitors. If you have not yet pledged, please do so as soon as you are able. You may find pledge forms at each church location or at the parish office. It is worth remembering that the Appeal funds ministries that directly support our parish or ministries in the parish: Campus Ministry at UNE; Office of Life-long Faith Formation; Catholic Schools Office, teacher pension & school rebates; Office of Communications; Harvest Magazine; St. Louis Child Development Center. (5) The long-admired artwork of Sanford native, Fr. Paul Plante, who formerly served at St. Joseph in Biddeford (1975-1976), is now available for purchase on a new website (www.paulplante.com) that serves as both a canvas of his talent and a tribute to his indelible legacy. The work of Fr. Plante, who died in June 2016, has been featured in art galleries around the country. His most famous work focuses on the eyes of song-birds, hawks, ducks, and other birds in 4 ½” x 4 ½” oil pastel paintings. The paintings reflect his fascination with birds, their spirit, and their furtive nature. His portfolio also includes fish, plums, apples, and more. The work is searchable by collection and cate-gory on the new website. Visitors to the site may also explore a few of the many other contributions made by Fr. Plante during his life. One section features his homilies, while another is dedicated to his professional experiences and even includes the words of the artist himself. At the request of Fr. Plante, all proceeds will be given to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland to be used for diocesan needs. For more information, contact Fr. Daniel Greenleaf at [email protected] or Claire Levesque at [email protected]. (6) Thank You of the Week: To parishioners who launder and press the many altar linens used in our churches week after week. Thank you!
JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 9 - Msgr. Tonne: Once a man went into a diner and asked, “Do you serve crabs here?” The doorman replied, “Sure, we serve anyone. Have a seat.”
Good Shepherd Parish Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018
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; open May 26 to October 6) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006
Rev. Msgr. René T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. Brad Morin, Parochial Vicar Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques Deacon Rick Huot
Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment): 3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret ; 3:30 pm at St. Philip
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CHILDREN’S ROSARY Sunday at 9 am
Join with children and teens praying the Children’s Rosary
every Sunday at 9 am. This rosary was locally
recorded at St. Louis Church in Portland.
The Rosary is lead by the Daniels family and Fr. Paul Marquis.
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - July-Aug. ‘18
29. Rev. Renald Labarre, Rev. Nathan March 30. Rev. Rene Lavoie, Rev. Matthew Gregory 31. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis Aug. 1. Rev. David Schlaver CSC, Rev. Ralph Boisvert 2. Rev. Alfred Irving, Rev. Reginald Brissette 3. Rev. Innocent Okozi SMA, Rev. Hubert Paquet 4. All priests, living & deceased†
Let us also pray for our Deacons & Seminarians.
Vocations: “Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and
gentleness.” Have you considered a vocation to the priesthood or the consecrated life?
Contact Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 207-773-6471; email: [email protected];
Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations; Facebook: VocationsME.
Intercessions: That the knowledge of our unity, one body and one spirit in Christ, will heighten each
person’s faithfulness to their vocation and encourage those He is calling to strengthen His bond of peace
as priests, deacons and consecrated religious, we pray to the Lord.
Cemeteries of Good Shepherd Parish: St. Joseph / St. Mary Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Note: Drop ins are welcome; however, it is best to make an appointment because the manager is back and forth
to the Cemeteries and may not be in the office at the time of your arrival. Contact Jack Wholey: 282-0747 (or 430-4832) / [email protected].
Thank you for your understanding.
“There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting
obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they give life to each other.
- St. Peter Chrysologus (380-450), Patron Saint against fever, Feast Day: July 30.
Saturday, July 28 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Eve & Andrew Chayer / Deceased members of St. Louis HS ‘67 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Cecile Lottinville / Albert R. Guillerault 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Louise Laverriere / Robert Huot 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) Fred D. Carey / Richard & Lucia Moore 5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) For the intentions of Julie & Curt Smyth / Lucille Poulin Sunday, July 29, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Yolande Houde Dorminy / Keith Gauvin 8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Paul Rivard / Mr. & Mrs. S.T. and Mary Manduca 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Jackie McNabb / Priscilla Poisson (4th Ann.) 9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Maurice L. Gilbert (3rd Ann.) / Bob Atkins 9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Richard Cook 9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Tom Johnston / Jeffrey Howard (1st Ann.) 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Vernon Straffin / For the intentions of Elma Poitras 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Carmen Janson / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
Monday, July 30 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Frances Sottile / Roger Gelinas (1st Ann.) Tuesday, July 31 7:00 am Ste Anne Chapel: Pauline Duprey / Fr. Zenon for favor obtained 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Lucille Provost / Robert Huot Wednesday, August 1 8:00 am St. Margaret: Ella Plouffe / Gerry, Richard, and Kent Saunders 9:00 am St. Philip: Fred D. Carey / Dec members of the Costello Family Thursday, August 2 8:00 am St. Margaret: Roger (40th Ann.) & Carmen Cote / Pam Nortman 9:00 am St. Philip: Fred D. Carey / St. Anthony for favor obtained Friday, August 3 7:00 am Ste Anne Chapel: Pauline Duprey / Dec members of the Picard Family 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Memorial Book Names / Bette Hoyt Saturday, August 4 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Paul Marchand / Laurent & Bertha Carrier 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Thomas Reed / Albert R. Guillerault 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Susanne Brousseau (10th Ann.) / Garon Murphy (5th Ann.) 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) Fred D. Carey / Laura Carrier 5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Dec members of the McManus Family / Dolores Clark Sunday, August 5, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Concisa, Wilfredo (6th Ann.), and Nono Garcia / Robert Huot 8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Marguerite LeBlanc (5th Ann.) / Robbie Figliolini 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Jackie McNabb / Ben Woodbury 9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Bob Atkins / Elaine Deasy 9:30 am St. Brendan: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Doris Provencher Faucher (3rd Ann.) / Maurice Bertrand 9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Richard A. Moore / Elbert & Marie Jeanne Putney 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Margaret (Peggy) F. Handlin (1st Ann.) / Vernon Straffin 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Carmen Janson / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
PARISH LITURGIES
Good Shepherd Parish Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018
Good Shepherd Parish welcomes: Dean Michael Spang Maddelyn Virginia Zabriskie * Sofia Elena Hoseit Cassidy Nicole Jumapit * Alice Marion Gombar
May all the baptized grow daily in the body of Christ.
Please pray for the following couples scheduled to marry soon: Matthew Radolec & Allison Saunders
Michael Gordon & Erika Furtado Robert Thompson & Caitlin Boissonneault
We try to list the name of the priest who will cele-brate every scheduled weekend Mass. However, this schedule may be changed without notice.
Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This week: Canned pasta & sauce
The Sanctuary Lamp at Most Holy Trinity Church is burning this week in memory of: Thomas and David Oscar Reed
~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~
Robert & Carmen Guay celebrating 64 years on July 31
WANTED: BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACKS AND/OR SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE: The Social Justice & Peace Commission is collecting new, unisex backpacks and/or school supplies for distribution
to foster and needy children in grades 1-5 in our four church communities. Each backpack needs the following: plastic pencil box with lid no larger than 6" x 9"
or zip up pouch; pencils and erasers; 5 glue sticks, box of 24 Crayola crayons, markers, colored pencils, and/or dry erase markers; 2 pocket folders; 1 or 2 spiral notebooks; 1/2 inch 3 ring binder; headphones/earbuds for computers/iPads and pens for grades 3-5. Boxes marked BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES will be in all churches of Good Shepherd.
CRUTCHES FOR AFRICA - The Social Justice & Peace Commission is joining the Saco chapter of
Rotary International in collecting crutches, canes, wheelchairs, etc. to be shipped to countries in Africa. Boxes are located in all churches of Good Shepherd Parish for
your donations.
NOTE: THIS WEEK is back to the normal schedule of Masses. However, Mon., Aug. 6 through Fri., Aug. 31:
Only 1 Weekday Mass will be held, due to increased funerals & priests being away (except for Aug. 15, Holy Day of Obligation).
You are cordially invited to the Thanksgiving and Celebration of
The Priestly Ministry Silver Jubilee (August 15, 1993 – August 15, 2018)
of
Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ Sunday, August 26, 2018 Holy Mass: 11:00 AM;
There will be a light lunch reception thereafter at the Church Hall (St. Joseph Catholic Church, Biddeford ME)
“What return can I make to Yahweh for His generosity to me?” (Ps 116:12) “….. I will never stop praising Him” (Ps 34:1)
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
Good Shepherd Parish Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
CLASSES for Pre-K thru Gr. 5
Will begin September 16th
9:45-11am at Most Holy Trinity
PARENTS ARE ASKED TO STAY
Please register online at
https://www.goodshepherdparish.us/registration or call the office M-Th, 8:30-4:30
FMI: [email protected] / 282-4812 x115
SPEND TIME WITH SCRIPTURE “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.”
Our Responsorial Psalm sums up the essence of the readings and the Gospel –
our God provides in abundance! Find some time to sit and ponder the beauty of
Psalm 145; this Psalm of praise reminds us of God’s love for
men and can inspire us to trust Him in all things!
Lord, send us the graces we need to abandon ourselves to your love and care!
FMI regarding Youth Ministry events/programs, contact youth minister, Catherine Gallerizzo, 282-4812 x117
YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUNG ADULTS/YOUNG FAMILIES
Summer Break – Youth ministry is now on summer break from weekly meetings. Have a blessed summer!
As we prepare for the future, we build upon the faith and sacrifice of our ancestors creating hope for the future.
Now there is a special opportunity for all parishioners to strengthen our parish and to ensure that our legacy of faith will continue in perpetuity.
St. James School Endowment Fund with the Catholic Foundation of Maine
For more information on how you can build this important fund for our parish, contact Elizabeth Badger, Executive Director, the Catholic Foundation of Maine, 207-321-7820 or [email protected].
August 12 (Sun) – Young Professionals Excursion: Beautiful Churches tour featuring St. John Church in Brunswick.
FMI on the Young Professionals Excursions, please contact Beka Padilla: [email protected].
August 16 (Thurs): Theology on Tap in Saco with Sr. Elaine Lachance: "How God Writes Straight with Crooked Lines" – Come join other young adults on Thurs., Aug. 16, 7-9 pm at
The Kerrymen Pub in Saco (512 Main St), upstairs in their room for groups called “Mary’s Room.” Theology on Tap is a gathering of young
adults (ages 18-39) that features food, drink, fellowship, & engaging discussions on topics of interest to Catholic young adults. Drawing from
Scripture and personal experience, Sister Elaine will share how God works in and through the messiness and “crooked lines” of our daily life
to unfold his wonderful plan. Please join us! FMI contact Josh: 282-4812; [email protected].
St. James School Summer Office Hours:
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00-Noon, until Aug. 27
ST. JAMES YARD SALE AUGUST 4 * 8 AM - 2 PM
NEW CHRISTMAS ITEMS ST. JAMES SCHOOL YARD
25 GRAHAM ST, BIDDEFORD
HELP WANTED
FACILITIES MANAGER FOR ST. JAMES SCHOOL The facilities manager is responsible for the upkeep and
maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the school. Person is responsible for all upkeep of the school and the gym, scheduling preventative maintenance and all inspections. Person will also
perform light repairs and schedule larger repairs after consultation with the principal. Person also cleans all the common areas of the
school, offices, empties trash and keeps the school in tip top shape! The job is 20-30 flexible hours per week. Please send a letter,
resume and 3 references to [email protected] or mail to Nancy Naimey, 25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005.
LUNCH ROOM ASSISTANT NEEDED
AT ST. JAMES SCHOOL St James School Lunch Program is looking for an individual to work part time. Computer skills, dining room responsibilities,
accountability and enjoying helping students during lunch. We work as a team in every aspect of kitchen duties. Hours are 9:00 am to 12:45 pm, and 5 days a week.
Please call the school to set up an appointment. Call 207-282-4084 or e-mail [email protected].
Saint James School has rolling admission and we are accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year.
Do you know someone that can benefit from a Saint James education? Could you help a child? Please spread the positive word of Saint James School. Our word of mouth
is our greatest advertisement. Thank you!
! Apply Today !
Good Shepherd Parish Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018
Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: Sun., Aug. 5, at 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.
The Second Collection Next Weekend is the worldwide annual Peter’s Pence Collection which enables the Holy Father to respond with emer-gency financial assistance for the needy around the world --- those who
suffer as a result of war, oppression, disease, and natural disaster.
Pastoral Care at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford If you are a patient at SMHC, our pastoral care provider looks forward to visiting with you. Upon admission, please be sure to identify yourself as Roman
Catholic and as willing to receive a visit from the chaplain so that Marie can come to see you. You are given the choice to receive a visit from the chaplain or not. Marie Fortier LaBrecque can be reached at the pastoral
care office: 294-5300 / [email protected]: M, T, & Th: 9 am - 1 pm; and Wed: 10 am - 2 pm. She is not in on Fri.
Did you know that you can give someone a hug with your knitting/crocheting? Prayer Shawls are knitted or crocheted embraces, given to the sick and/or dying in their time of illness, fear and anxiety. Pastoral
Care at SMHC is in need of Prayer Shawls at this time. If you knit or crochet, would you please consider making a prayer shawl? If you have
any questions, please contact Marie at the above info. Thank you!
Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair 2018: Nov. 9-11
The next fair meeting will be Thurs., August 30th at 6:30 pm in St. Joseph Church Hall. Hope to see you then.
For more information on the Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair, contact Dan & Denise Bastarache at 284-5195.
Note: The Christmas Fair will not be collecting or receiving items for the New to You Section of the Fair the week of November 5th to the
10th. Stay tuned for drop off dates for this area of the Fair. Thank you all for your support. ~ Dan
All men are welcome to join us for our men’s group program, "Catholicism: The Pivotal Players” w/ Bishop Robert Barron this Sat., Aug. 4.
In this presentation you’ll accompany Bishop Barron on a journey to unlock the truth behind the Catholic Church’s most influential people.
We look forward to seeing you. **Meetings: Sat. AM in the youth room at MHT. Begins w/ Liturgy of the Hours prayer: 6:30; Coffee & Social
time: 6:45; DVD program: 7:00. FMI: Ken, 590-5805 or Dave, 590-5198.
Following Our Lady to the Foot of the Cross Fr. Sebastian Rale, Our Lady, and the
End of the Abenaki Mission of Norridgewock, Maine "Be it done unto me according to Thy will." This was Our Lady's answer to the angel Gabriel. This was her answer through her entire life. It led her to follow God everywhere He called, even to the foot of the cross. Fr. Sebastian Rale followed Christ's call to minister to the Abenakis of Maine on the Kennebec River. He continued to follow that call even when a price was set on his head. He followed that call even as he watched from the woods as English soldiers burned down his church. He followed Christ's call to take up his cross and follow Him, until in 1724 he gave the last thing he had: his life. Join us in pilgrimage to the place where it all happened! What: A pilgrimage in honor of Fr. Sebastian Rale, S.J. Where: Meet at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 273 Water St., Skowhegan, ME 04976. We will later drive to the site of the old mission at St. Sebastian Cemetery on Father Rasle Rd., Madison, ME. When: Sat., Aug. 11: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more infor-mation email (Seminarian) Joe Moreshead, at [email protected].
Rivière Retreat: This ten-week Prayer Experience based on Scrip-ture and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius is designed for persons
who wish deepen their relationship with Jesus and bring their daily life into dialogue with the Word of God. The group is limited. The retreat
runs 6:30-8:30 pm every Tues., beginning Sept. 11, & ending Nov. 20. Hosted by Sr. Jeanne P.M. & Deborah Hollis M.R.A. FMI/to register, call Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, 284-5671, or Deborah at 937-8459.
The Saco Community Meals Program: In particular during summer months, when school is out, Saco Meals
is in need of more volunteers, whether high school or adults. Another need is a Monday helper(s) to wash pots & pans.
Another Cook on Thursdays also would be really appreciated. Please contact Jacqueline, [email protected] / 604-0985
if you can help. Saco Meals is also in need of: ground coffee. Please drop off at Most Holy Trinity Hall. God bless you. Learn
more at: www.sacomeals.org / www.facebook.com/sacomeals.org/.
Connected Catholics of Maine (CCME): Dining Out - Sun., Aug. 5: 1:00 pm at Tuscan Table –330 Gorham Rd; South Portland (Behind Books-a-Million). FMI/to reserve, contact Phyliss Kelly (899-5986).
Connected Catholics is a group of single, widowed, separated, and di-vorced Catholic men and women, who gather to share their faith journey and celebrate life, who want to participate in their church, grow in faith,
and build a better life in their community. The purpose of Connected Catholics is to offer a variety of programs, experiences and opportunities
that enrich members socially, educationally and spiritually.
PARKING – at church sites whether for Mass or attending a funeral in Good Shepherd Parish is generally short of what we need. Knowing that, we ask all to please be sure to not take up two spaces with your vehicle. Be considerate of fellow parish-
ioners and park appropriately. It is always appreciated. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
MAGNIFICAT MINISTRY CATHOLIC WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAK-FAST: Sept. 8, 9 am to 12 Noon, at the Fireside Inn & Suites,
81 Riverside St., Portland, ME. Maria Boylan is the guest speaker. Topic: “The Power of Forgiveness and Saying Yes To God”.
Breakfast Reservations are $22.00 payable to: Magnificat Scarborough. Visit this link for the registration form: http://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/chapter-states-l-m/me-scarborough/.
Please fill it out & mail to: Shirley Estabrooks c/o Magnificat Reservations,
109 Ridgeland Ave, Apt # 229, South Portland, ME 04106 Or email [email protected].
Reservations are required by 8/25/18. FMI: 207-838-8309. No tickets sold at door-limited seating.
Chicken Barbecue at St. Philip Church Hall Saturday, August 18 from 5 to 6:30 pm.
Menu: half chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, roll & dessert for $9/adults; $4 kids 6-12; kids 5 & under free.
Takeout meals available. Handicap accessible.
Job Postings:
Employment at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center ~ Biddeford Pool PART TIME COOK, PER-DIEM KITCHEN WORKER and PER-DIEM DISHWASHER needed. Call Sr. Sue Bourret at 207-284-5671.
A FREE Educational & Career Opportunity: St. Andre Health Care in partnership with Biddeford Adult Education is accepting candidates
for a fall State approved C.N.A. course (with 1 year commitment to employment). Applicants are limited. FMI please call or e-mail
River Payne, RN, Instructor at 207-303-4438 or [email protected].
Good Shepherd Parish Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018
The Good Shepherd Parish Endowment Fund is for all parishioners who wish to make a lasting legacy that will benefit our parish and its mission. Anyone can
make a gift, in any amount, to our endowment. Gifts can be of cash, stock, insurance, or property. Your gift will make a difference, and assist the parish
needs in perpetuity. The Foundation makes distributions annually, to the parish as directed, and the funds used for a variety of parish projects.
For more information about how you can leave a legacy through a gift to our parish endowment, contact Elizabeth Badger at the Catholic Foundation of Maine, 207-321-7820 or [email protected].
Explore ways to give wisely at www.catholicfoundationmaine.org.
Good Shepherd Parish
Endowment Fund with the Catholic Foundation of Maine
FUNSHINE FAIR: St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Ln in Limerick, is having it’s 35th Annual Funshine Fair on Sat.,
July 28th and Sun., July 29th. There will be an Encore Clothing Sale, Flea Market, Lobster Rolls, Hamburgers,
Sausages, Bake Sale, Chicken BBQ, Games, Tattoos, Face Painting, Ice Cream, Homestyle Breakfast, Chicken BBQ, Bingo, as well as
Raffles and Penny Auction. Come enjoy various entertainment throughout Saturday. FMI check out our website
www.stmatthewlimerick.org/funshine-fair or call 793-2244.
Hold a hand, lend an ear, run an errand, or provide a comforting pres-ence, and join our team of valued VNA Home Health Hospice volun-
teers in Cumberland/York counties. Healthcare experience is not required and you will receive necessary training & support.
FMI/to sign up for the upcoming training session call Beth Simmons, Volunteer Coordinator, 400-8852. Fall Education Schedule:
Fridays, Sept. 28 through Oct. 19 from 9 am to 1 pm, AND Thursday, Oct. 25, 4:30 to 6:30 pm at 50 Foden Road South Portland., Maine.
7th Annual Maine Catholic Men’s Conference: will be held at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in Portland on Sat., Oct. 13. Registration will begin at
7:30 am with the conference running 8:30 am to 4 pm, concluding with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley. Presenters include Father Nathan March, pastor of Holy Savior
Parish in Rumford; Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a dynamic Catholic evangelist, radio host, and best-selling author; and Dr. William Martel, a member of Good Shepherd Parish in Saco who was a Protestant theolo-gian before becoming a member of the Catholic Church. The cost is $50 for those age 23 or older and $30 for teens and young adults. Lunch is
included. To register online: www.portlanddiocese.org/mensconference.
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS: 19TH ANNOTATION RETREAT
Are you: Looking to deepen your relationship with God? Wanting to rekindle your prayer life? Yearning for a greater connectedness with
all of creation? Facing a major decision? Wondering where Pope Francis’ beautiful spirituality comes from? If you answered yes
to any of these questions, consider making this 30-week Ignatian Retreat. Commonly called, “The Retreat of Daily Life”, participants
meet weekly, beginning in September and ending in mid-May. You would have the choice of EITHER Wed. morning OR Wed. evening. Each session consists of meeting 1 on 1 with a prayer guide
(spiritual director), and listening to a reflection done by one of the guides. Daily praying with scripture is also part of it. You are
welcome to call Maureen Fulford, 468-4070 or Ellie Flavin, 985-2971 with any questions you might have and to receive the application.
