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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 Week of October 7, 2016
[email protected] Office of Safe Environment Code of Ethics---Revised September 14, 2016 Office of Communications Deadline for Harvest Ball Registration (October 14 in Portland) Celebrating the Holy Year of Mercy in the Diocese of Portland (November) myParish App Webinar for Diocese of Portland Now Available Online
Office of Public Policy Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship and “Know Your Candidates”
Office of Campus Ministry “Theology on Tap” (October 20 in Portland)
Office of Missions/CRS World Mission Sunday (October 23) Thomas Awiapo of Catholic Relief Services to Offer Two Free Presentations (November 3 in Standish and Kennebunk)
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation New Order of Celebrating Matrimony Workshops (Various Dates and Venues) Journey Retreat (November 18-20 in Auburn) Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekend (November 4-6 in Southern Maine)
Office of Human Resources Current Openings
From the Catholic Community 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
Office of Safe Environment
Code of Ethics for the Diocese of Portland – Revised September 14, 2016 The Code of Ethics, originally developed on July 1, 2003, and revised on March 2, 2010, has been updated, revised, and promulgated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, effective September 14, 2016 (The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross). Prior to being released, the document was reviewed by Bishop Deeley and his consultative bodies (i.e., the Episcopal Council, Presbyteral Council, Diocesan Pastoral Council, the priests of the six vicariates, and Diocesan Review Board).
At the end of the Code of Ethics, you will be asked to complete a new acknowledgement form that indicates the revised document has been received and read, and that the individual agrees to abide by the code. This form must be filled out by all clergy, diocesan employees, educators, and volunteers. Although you may have completed an acknowledgement form in the past for the older Code of Ethics, it is mandatory to submit a new form. A PDF copy of the revised Code of Ethics can be found on the diocesan website at the following link: www.portlanddiocese.org/protecting-gods-children/code-of-ethics. Once you have read the revised Code of Ethics and completed the acknowledgement form, submit it to your parish/school office which will reconcile them with a master list they will be provided. As the forms are collected, they will be mailed to the Office of Safe Environment at the Chancery. For those not directly associated with a parish/school, your acknowledgement form can be mailed directly to: Diocese of Portland Office of Safe Environment 510 Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103-4936 If you should have any questions, please contact Thom Meschinelli, director of the Office of Safe Environment, at (207) 321-7809 or [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810
Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Communications
One Week Until the Harvest Ball! Registration Deadline: Monday, October 10, at 4 p.m. Thank you to all of the individuals, parishes, and organizations that have purchased tickets to the 10th annual Harvest Ball on Friday, October 14, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland.
A reminder that the deadline to purchase tickets to the ball, hosted by Bishop Deeley, is Monday, October 10, at 4 p.m.
The ball is a fundraiser exclusively for Harvest, the official magazine published by the Diocese of Portland, whose mission is to spread the Good News, educate Catholics about the faith, and support ministries and parishes across our diocese.
To learn more about the ball or to register, call (207) 773-6471 or visit
www.portlanddiocese.org/harvestball.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810
Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Communications
Celebrating the Holy Year of Mercy in the Diocese of Portland (November) Throughout the Holy Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Portland has focused on a specific work or works of mercy each month. Bishop Deeley encourages you, individually and as a parish, to rediscover these works of mercy and live them out. For November 2016, the theme is Pray for the Living and the Dead.
To view the monthly resources, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/YearofMercyNov.pdf.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810
Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Communications
myParish App Webinar for the Diocese of Portland Now Available Online
The Diocese of Portland’s participation in the webinars introducing myParish App last week was extraordinary. Thank you so much for those who were able to view it! For those that did not get a chance to attend either webinar, it is now available for viewing online at http://myparishapp.com/portlanddiocese/. You will see it in the middle of the front page (edited to a length of 26:53).
If you should have any questions or ideas about your parish’s app, remember that you can contact Susan Boone with myParish’s support team at 1-800-997-8805 or [email protected] at any time. Thank you again for your assistance with this exciting initiative!
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Public Policy
Resources for Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship and “Know Your Candidates”
The Church affirms that every Catholic is called to prayerful, active, and responsible participation in the political process. We urge all Catholics, who are eligible, to register and vote in November’s election. The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. This teaching document focuses on the political responsibility of Catholics and serves as a guide for voters as they prepare to exercise their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. Below, you will find links to a two-part bulletin insert entitled “The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” and a “Know Your Candidates” double-sided handout. All three inserts are also presented in Spanish. The documents can be widely distributed, but it is strongly encouraged that they are distributed together. If you should have any questions or need more information, contact Suzanne Lafreniere, the director of public policy for the Diocese of Portland, at (207) 321-7834 or [email protected]. Know Your Candidates (English): www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/CandidatesEnglish.pdf Know Your Candidates (Spanish): www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/CandidatesSpanish.pdf The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Part I (English): www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/FCFCEnglishI.pdf The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Part II (English): www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/FCFCEnglish2.pdf The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Part I (Spanish):
www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/FCFCSpanish1.pdf The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Part II (Spanish): www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/FCFCSpanish2.pdf
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Campus Ministry
“Theology on Tap” in Portland on October 20
The next “Theology on Tap” will be held in the upstairs room at Pat’s Pizza, located on 30 Market Street in Portland, on Thursday, October 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Theology on Tap” is a gathering of college students and young adults (ages 18-39) which features food, drinks, conversation, and engaging discussions! On October 20, Fr. Ron Labarre will
present “Holy Humor: The Power of Joy.” For further information about “Theology on Tap” or to learn more about opportunities for Catholic college students and young adults, contact Josh Houde at [email protected] or Joy Segovia 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
World Mission Sunday on October 23
World Mission Sunday is a day for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. The celebration is organized by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith which assists over 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and remote areas of Latin America by providing pastoral programs, building churches and chapels, and meeting health care and educational needs.
The theme for this year's World Mission Sunday is "Mercy Changes the World."
A special collection will be held at Maine parishes on World Mission Sunday to benefit the work of the society. To learn more about how and where the proceeds are distributed, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/WorldMissionSunday.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182
Office of Missions/CRS
Thomas Awiapo of Catholic Relief Services to Offer Two Free Presentations in Maine on November 3
Thomas Awiapo, a global solidarity coordinator for Catholic Relief Services in Ghana, will visit the Diocese of Portland on Thursday, November 3. All are welcome to attend two free presentations to be offered by Awiapo: Saint Joseph’s College Alfond Hall, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish 1 p.m. St. Martha Church 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk 6 p.m.** **Knights of Columbus to provide a light supper following the Kennebunk presentation Awiapo tells a truly inspiring story of survival and success. Growing up in a small village in Ghana, he was orphaned before the age of 10 and left to struggle for survival. He was the second of four brothers, and his two younger brothers died of malnutrition and lack of care. Today, Awiapo trains community leaders throughout Ghana, where he lives with his wife and four children. His joyful presence has brought inspiration to thousands of people during presentations around the U.S. For food purposes, if you plan on attending the event in Kennebunk, please register with Ruth Oakley, diocesan director of Missions/CRS, at (207) 321-7817 or [email protected].
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
New Order of Celebrating Matrimony Workshops in Caribou, Bangor, and Scarborough
All priests, deacons, parish life coordinators, marriage preparation coordinators, wedding coordinators, and liturgical musicians are encouraged to attend a workshop to introduce the new Order of Celebrating Matrimony. The workshops (which all run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) will be held in three locations throughout the diocese:
Thursday, Oct. 20 Holy Rosary Church, Caribou Thursday, Oct. 27 St. John Church, Bangor
Thursday, Nov. 3 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough
The workshops will be presented by our own Monsignor Marc Caron, who is currently serving as a professor of theology and a member of the priestly formation faculty at Saint John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, and Annette Rioux of the diocese’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation. Everyone who is part of the preparation team should be communicating the same messages to engaged couples, offering them the appropriate options as found in the ritual book, and working with them to prepare a liturgy reflective of Catholic teachings. There is no fee to attend. To ensure adequate seating, materials, and refreshments, please register online for the workshop of your choice at www.portlanddiocese.org/content/welcoming-order-celebrating-matrimony-registration. To view a flyer that includes a description of what will be covered at the workshops, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/MatrimonyWorkshops.pdf. If you should have any questions, contact Maryanne Harrington, diocesan director of
the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation, at (207) 321-7870 or [email protected].
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
Journey Retreat Set for Auburn on November 18-20
Come join us and Embark on the Journey! Journey is an annual retreat for high school youth who seek to grow and deepen their relationship with Jesus. The weekend offers the opportunity to embark on the journey with Jesus to more intimately encounter him, embrace his invitation and call, and echo the Risen Lord with our lives!
The retreat is scheduled for Friday, November 18, through Sunday, November 20, at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn. The celebration of Mass, perpetual Eucharistic adoration and the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation will be offered throughout the weekend. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate Mass at the retreat on Saturday, November 19, at 11 a.m. A collection will be taken during the closing liturgy on Sunday for the Sr. Diane Melancon Fund that supports financial aid requests from participants in diocesan youth ministry events. To register, visit http://journey2016.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Maureen Provencher in the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) 321-7813 or [email protected].
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
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat in Southern Maine on November 4-6
It’s alright to not feel alright about an abortion! It’s normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion, whether you are the baby’s mother, father, grandparent, or other relative. Come to a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekend on November 4-6. You’ll receive a private room for two nights while joining a handful of others who also want to move beyond the pain. Come experience, through Scripture, the profound mercy of God. Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is Friday, October 28. For general information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/projectrachel. To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux in the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) 321-7885 or [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 For job descriptions, requirements, and details on how to apply for any opening, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/human-resources/job-openings.
Current Openings (16) Ice Hockey Coach (Junior Varsity) Girls’/Boys’ Indoor Track Coach Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Girls’/Boys’ Outdoor Track Coach Girls’ Basketball Coach Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn French Teacher (Grades 6-8) Parish Catechetical Leader St. James School, Biddeford St. Joseph Parish, Farmington Chaplain Kindergarten Teacher St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, Lewiston St. John Reg. Catholic School, Winslow Pastoral Life Coordinator Pre-Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide St. Ann Church, Pleasant Point St. Brigid School, Portland Custodian Administrative Assistant St. Brigid School, Portland Holy Savior School, Rumford Parish Catechetical Leader Bookkeeper St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Scarborough Christ the King Parish, Skowhegan Bookkeeper Pastoral Administrative Assistant St. Thomas School, Sanford Corpus Christi Parish, Waterville
From the Catholic Community
Statewide Pro-Life Convention in Portland on October 15 The Maine Right to Life Committee's Pro-Life Convention will be held Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Keeley’s Banquet Center on 178 Warren Avenue in Portland. Jennifer Popik, the director of the Robert Powell Center for Medical Ethics, will serve as the keynote speaker as she presents “The Case Against Physician-Assisted Suicide.” In 2015, passage of physician-assisted suicide was prevented by only one vote in the state senate and is being targeted again in Maine’s upcoming legislative session. We must stop devaluing vulnerable human life in our culture. Be a part of the solution and learn the truth about this issue by joining us to become a more effective advocate for vulnerable life. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. A buffet luncheon will be served. To reserve seats, contact Teresa McCann-Tumidajski at Maine Right to Life by calling (207) 782-0101 or visiting www.MaineRightToLife.com.
Jesuit Friends and Alumni Mass in Portland on October 23 Alumni and friends of Jesuit schools are invited to join Our Lady of Hope Parish for a Jesuit Friends and Alumni Mass and reception on Sunday, October 23, at St. Pius X Church on 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland. The Mass will begin at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Sullivan, S.J., pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish, presiding. Fr. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., Ph.D., a history professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., will serve as the homilist. Following the Mass, refreshments will be offered at a special reception where attendees can connect with friends and learn about the Jesuit-connected ministries at the parish and Cheverus High School, as well as other works of the Jesuits of Maine. Over a dozen other parishes from Maine to Georgia will be celebrating Jesuit Friends and Alumni Masses on the same weekend. For more information, contact Our Lady of Hope Parish at (207) 797-7026.
Auction Featuring Over 60 Donated Works from Private Collection of Fr. Paul Plante in Portland on October 28
The International Fine Art Auction is scheduled for Friday, October 28, at 6 p.m. at
the University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center, located on 88 Bedford Street in Portland. Included in the consignments up for auction are over 60 items from the personal collection of Fr. Paul Plante, who died on June 30, 2016. Fr. Plante arranged
for all proceeds from his items to be donated to the “Father Plante Estate,” which will be used for diocesan needs. Available from his collection at the auction on October 28 will be oil and watercolor paintings, lithographs, etchings, stone and soapstone sculptures, and other works by prominent artists. Learn more about the auction, including how to bid online, by visiting www.portlanddiocese.org/content/auction-feature-over-60-donated-works-art-private-collection-fr-paul-plante.
Maine Catholic Men’s Conference in Augusta on November 5
The Church and the world need strong fathers. Attend the 2016 Maine Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, November 5, at the Augusta Civic Center to become the father that God has called you to be. The conference will get underway with a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, at 10 a.m., but registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost to attend is $50 (if registered before November 1) and $60 (beginning November 2, including tickets purchased at the door). To register or learn more information about the conference, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/catholic-mens-conference-2016.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Lewiston on December 2-4
Want more joy and excitement in your marriage? As we meet the demands of daily life, it’s easy for our passion to give way to practicality and for “ho-hum” to set in. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can fan the fires of passion and rekindle the excitement in your marriage! Sign up now to spend just 44 hours renewing and deepening the communication in your relationship. You’ll be glad you did! The encounter weekends remain devoted to celebrating the precious gift of marriage, a sacred bond, as it has been received from the Creator. The next encounter will be in Lewiston on December 2-4. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee and an opportunity to make a freewill donation during the weekend. For more information or to apply, visit www.wwmeMaine.org or contact Bill and Coco Watkin at (207) 668-4885.
Upcoming Highlights on The Presence Radio Network Hear “The Early Martyrs” with host Steve Ray on Monday, October 17, at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, October 18, at 6 a.m. Ray, a convert to the Catholic Church, is the author of three best-selling Ignatius Press books: Crossing the Tiber, Upon this Rock, and St. John’s Gospel. “Answering Objections to the Christian Faith” with host Trent Horn airs Monday, October 17, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, October 18, at 7 a.m. Horn has also authored three books: Answering Atheism, Persuasive Pro-Life, and his latest, Hard Sayings: A Catholic Approach to Answering Bible Difficulties. Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P., will host “The Chaplain Is In” on Wednesday, October 19, at 6 p.m. and Thursday, October 20, at 6 a.m. The Presence Radio Network can be heard on 106.7 FM in Portland; 105.7 FM in Springvale/Sanford; 97.5 FM in Fort Kent; 90.3 FM in Bangor; 89.7 FM in Bath/Brunswick; 89.5 FM in Augusta; and 1390 AM in northern Maine. It is also available online at www.thepresenceradio.org, on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or by calling (605) 475-8037 to listen on your cell phone.
