Good Shepherd Parish

June 7, 2020

[email protected] ǀ www.goodshepherdparish.us

G ood Shepherd Parish mission ǀ to call people to celebrate the life of Christ through Roman Catholic liturgy, education and acts of social justice throughout our diverse communities,
fostering unity and making the Body of Christ visible to all.

Most Holy Trinity Church
St. Margaret Church
St. Philip Church
St. Brendan Chapel St. Joseph Church
Parish Office


(closed for the season)
St. Anne Chapel
271 Main St.
6 Saco Ave.
404 Goodwins Mills Rd.
40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd.
178 Elm St.
Saco, ME 04072
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OOB, ME 04064
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Lyman, ME 04002
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Biddeford Pool, ME 04006 ǀ
Biddeford, ME 04005
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From the Parish Desk
who may not feel safe or comfortable coming to church at this time. By Monsignor René Mathieu
For now, we will do that six days a week, Monday through Saturday. (1) Last year’s diocesan Silver & Gold Anniver- You may want to participate in the bishop’s live streamed Cathedral sary Mass was held at St. Joseph Church. This year, Mass on Sunday mornings. (D) We have begun with one Mass each the Mass, which serves as a celebration of milestone day (plus any funeral and wedding Masses). These daily Masses will anniversaries and the goodness and blessings of expand to other locations soon. But I will also be considering how Christian marriage, will be held on Sunday, June 28, many people want to attend Mass. (E) You can now sign up to attend at 10am. Bishop Deeley will celebrate the Mass a Mass, by going to our parish website or by calling the parish office. which will be live streamed from the Cathedral of the Immaculate We will explain in advance how we plan to sanitize our churches Conception in Portland on www.portlanddiocese.org/onlineMass before and after each Mass, what you can expect when you come to and www.facebook.com/PortlandCathedral. Couples who are cele- church for Mass, how to enter, how you will be seated, how to re- brating major milestone anniversaries of 25 years, 40 years, and 50 or ceive Communion, and how to exit safely. Everyone must wear face- more years in 2020 may register, but all are encouraged to partici- masks and there will be social distancing at church. Restrooms will pate. Registration is open at www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/silver be available. Again, a way to secure a reservation for Mass and de- goldmass. Each couple may register to be included in the down- tails on what you can expect at Mass are now on our parish website.
loadable commemorative program and submit a picture of themselves (4) Since midMarch when we suspended public Masses, 145 from their wedding day or present day for inclusion in a special households have created a WeShare account to make online slideshow. (2) I am happy to announce that a participant in the Good contributions to the parish. I am grateful and pleased by your re- Shepherd Parish Youth Ministry, Emily Donlon, has been selected as sponse because: the online contributions mean we don’t need to a youth member of the Catholic Youth Leadership Team (CYLT) for physically handle cash or checks, distancing counters from possi- the Diocese of Portland. Currently, the team is preparing for a Virtual ble contamination while also substantially reducing staff time to Youth Convention on July 26 when the team will be blessed and in- process the receipts; these days, many volunteers who used to sort stalled by the bishop. (3) By the time this is published, we will have and count the money are not available due to health concerns or finally begun celebrating public Masses for up to 50 participants because of the stayathome orders; the bank where we used to registered in advance. As you must know by now, Bishop Deeley is count the money in a secure room, like other similar institutions, allowing Catholic churches in Maine to hold public Masses with cer- tain restrictions and safeguards. You can read all the details about this does not permit nonemployees access to the building. WeShare and register online (or call the parish office), but to summarize: (A) makes everything related to receipt of your support so much easi- The bishop’s dispensation from the Sunday and holy day obligation er. (5) Our 5year Shepherds of Hope capital campaign continues to remains in place for now. In other words, you don’t have to go to grow. Thus far, we have received 755 gifts and pledges amounting to Mass, especially if you have any health concerns. I encourage those $1,456,002, or 72.6% of our $2,000,000 goal. The $568,717 already of you who are able to consider signing up for a weekday Mass in- received is allowing us to begin the projects supported by the cam- stead of Sunday, to leave open the weekend Masses for people who paign. The work of enhancing the St. James School yard and fencing must work during the week. (B) Older family members and friends has already begun. The restoration of the stained glass windows of St. and those with chronic or emerging health conditions are encouraged Joseph Church is scheduled to begin in July.

to remain home and to join the community in prayer through virtual
JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Volume 3 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne:
media. However, no one will be turned away if they reserve a seat for A priest sent me this message: “Please send me your latest book, Mass. (C) We will continue live streaming Masses for parishioners LET US PRAY
Rest in Peace ǀ Rene Thibodeau (born 1951)
Keep us ever mindful to the many needs of our brothers and sisters in David Farley (born 1964) ǀ Rejeanne Gonthier (born 1932)
Christ.
Marc Beauregard (born 1949) ǀ Jeannette Stone (born 1941)
Help us recognize the presence of Your Son in them and respond to
the Catholic Appeal with love, compassion and generosity.
Livestream Prayer Opportunities ǀ Fr. Brad Morin is offering live May our words and actions be a response to Your great love, in the and archived Masses on his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.
bradmorin222, as well as on the parish website.

Easter Communion ǀ In the USA, the obligation to receive Holy COLLECTIONS
Communion at least once a year may be satisfied from the first Sun- day of Lent to Trinity Sunday (June 7). For a just cause, this “Easter Second Collection This Weekend ǀ Seminarians and Ecclesiastical Duty” may be fulfilled at some other time of the year. Clearly, the Students: Help support the education of those responding to the call danger presented by the coronavirus is such a “just cause.”
to a religious life in our diocese. Our Church needs them.

Second Collection Next Weekend ǀ Landscape and grounds: Sup- Prayer for the 2020 Catholic Appeal
port the cost of improving our grounds after the long, harsh winter. Loving God,
Your donations to this collection will help to offset costs to maintain You call us to a life of service, entrusting to us the mission of making and beautify church grounds. The expenses include spring cleanups, your name and your love known.
sweeping our parking lots, trimming trees and bushes, covering the We strive each day to use your generous gifts to grow ever more cost to mulch, etc...
faithfully into a community of faith and love, attracting people to PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT ǀ Our your Son, Jesus.
parish needs you now like before! To simplify the administrative We are grateful for Your gifts.
work it is best to COMBINE all weekly offertory contributions to Help us to use them wisely in Your service.
one check, one envelope; Second Collections however, should gener- ally remain a separate check, since Diocesan Second Collections and Clergy
USCCB National collections do not remain with the parish. At the Rev. Msgr. René T. Mathieu, Pastor ǀ Rev. Brad Morin,
end of the year, there is no difference to your GIVING RECORD. Parochial Vicar ǀ Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar
Your cooperation reduces the volume of checks and envelopes to Deacons Robert Parenteau ǀ Kevin Jacques ǀ Rick Huot
handle. THANK YOU and God bless!
Office ǀ 2823321 ǀ Available by phone 8:30am to noon because of COVID19; look for notice of office reopening in weekly bulletin
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PARISH LITURGIES ǀ MASS INTENTIONS
REMINDER

Priests are honoring all Mass intentions previously scheduled. How- Be on the lookout for another WESHARE promotion ǀ The parish ever, while the restriction on public Masses continues, the following is collaborating with LPI (at no expense to the parish), our online Mass intentions will be celebrated on the date indicated but not nec- giving service provider, to encourage greater participation through essarily at the requested time and location. When public Masses be- this online platform. If we have an email and/or an address on file for come possible, adjustments will be made to the schedule and we will you, soon you should receive an email and postcard from LPI outlin- announce changes on our website and during livestreamed Masses. ing an invitation to sign up for this service and it couldn’t be more We need and appreciate your understanding during this unusual timely! The service is safe and easy to use and can be found by going time.
directly to the parish website: goodshepherdpar-
ish.weshareonline.org. Feel free to call Amy Loring or David Gad- Saturday, June 6
bois at 282 3321 with any questions. Thank you for your considera- 4:00 pm Livestreamed Mass: Paulette Oliver / Simonne Lavoie
tion.
Christine E. Martin / Ronald McGowan /
Dr. Germain Binette (11th Ann.)
SHEPHERDS OF HOPE
Private Masses: Jeannette Smith / Annette DesRoberts /
Roger & Carmen Cote
Shepherds of Hope pledges ǀ For parishion-
ers who have not made a pledge, we need Sunday, June 7 ǀ Most Holy Trinity Sunday
your help. Please pray about taking that 9:00 am St. Joseph Public Mass: Fred D. Carey /
step. There are cards at each church or the Robert Martin (1st Ann.)
parish office to fill out or take home for Private Masses: Robert & Noella Croteau /
prayerful consideration. Bring pledge to Mme Eva Spénard Carrier
the office or mail to: Good Shepherd Par- Beatrice Eramo / Gertrude Bonaceto / J. P. Fontaine
ish, 271 Main St., Saco.
John Ben Woodbury / Marc Corriveau /
Note ǀ Any checks, cash can be dropped in
Alfred Coulombe (3rd Ann.)
collection basket, inside a blank envelope
Huguette Tremblay Dube / Maria Harper (15th Ann.)
and must have a name and ID number to receive credit. For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
Check payments should be made out to: Good Shepherd Parish;
“Shepherds Of Hope” in memo line.
Monday, June 8

5:30 am Livestreamed Mass: All Souls Day Intentions
Current totals ǀ 755 household gifts ǀ $1,456,002 ǀ 72% of goal
6:00 pm St. Joseph Public Mass: Dan Ford (1st Ann.)
Cash collected/available for projects as of 6/2/20 ǀ $568,717
Tuesday, June 9

5:30 am Livestreamed Mass: All Souls Day Intentions
The parish recently mailed QUARTERLY STATEMENTS for those 9:00 am St. Joseph Public Mass: Fr. Robert G. Lavoie
of you with a PLEDGE BALANCE
to the SHEPHERDS of HOPE Wednesday, June 10
Campaign. There continues to be some misunderstanding about 5:30 am Livestreamed Mass: For Deceased Members of the
these. The purpose is to simply remind you what balance remains on Picard Family
your account. Be aware we have very limited control in the format 6:00 pm St. Joseph Public Mass: Ethel Crowley
and terminology used on the statements. They are system generated Thursday, June 11
“reports.” These are NOT a request for payment and
NOT
a bill. 5:30 am Livestreamed Mass: Therese Charland
Also remember, payments made on a pledge after the statement end 9:00 am St. Joseph Public Mass: Paul Riordan (5th Ann.)
date, will not be reflected until the next quarter. If you prefer not to Friday, June 12
receive one please call the office and let us know. We will do our 5:30 am Livestreamed Mass: All Souls Day Intentions
best to remove yours from the pile when the next one is due to be 6:00 pm St. Joseph Public Mass: Hazen L. Hoyt III
mailed M end of July or early August.


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Shepherds of Hope Pledge Payments ǀ Please note that if you intend Saturday, June 13
to use ACH or credit card for payment and/or installments on pledge, 4:00 pm Livestreamed Mass: Norman Turgeon (10th Ann.) /
you must do so by signing into the parish’s online giving service, Simonne Lavoie
WESHARE. Please do not include bank account information or cred- Paul E. Lambert / Raymond & Eva Belliveau / Don Picard
it card number on pledge card. Go to the parish website to sign up Private Masses: Annette DesRoberts / Marjorie Johnston /
and make a payment or set up a recurring payment schedule. If you Dr. Edward Bastian / Mrs. Mary Bastian
decide to use WESHARE, mark that on your pledge card so we han- dle the pledge properly.


Sunday, June 14 ǀ Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday We have created a link with the Shepherds of Hope logo at
(Corpus Christi)
goodshepherdparish.us/. For assistance, call Amy Loring at 2823321, 9:00 am St. Joseph Public Mass: Jacques Millette (10th Ann.)
ext. 105. WESHARE charges a fee on each transaction as follows:

Private Masses: Joanne Crepeau / Favor Obtained Fr. Zenon /
* ACH withdrawals from bank account: Fee is 10 cents per
Douglas Gardner / Alan Boufford / William Martel /
transaction plus 1%, calculated as follows: For example, a $50
Peter & Bob LaRose / Rita Howe / Claire I. Allie /
donation will include a 50cent charge, plus 10 cents, for a total fee
Armande Fecteau / George DeGeorge /
of 60 cents. The $50 donation results in a net donation to the parish of
For All People in Good Shepherd Parish
$49.40.
* Credit, Debit Card Transactions: Fee is 3.25%, calculated as
follows: A $50 donation will include a 3.25% transaction fee and
amount to a charge of $1.63. The $50 donation results in a net
donation to the parish of $48.37.

Since the credit/debit card fees are more than double ACH fees, we prefer use of ACH. Please consider this when deciding your source of payment. Thank you for your generosity.
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FAMILY CATECHESIS ǀ

Michelle Philbrick ǀ Family Catechesis ǀ PreK  grade five
ries! Let us take this month, devoted to Jesus’ Heart burning with 2824812, ext. 115 ǀ [email protected]
love for us, to grow in this devotion.



Please ‘like’ and ‘follow’ our Facebook page, GSP Faith Formation, Spend Time with Scripture ǀ Most Holy Trinity Sunday
for prayers, enrichment, family and positive ideas.


“Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the June is the month of The Sacred Heart Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father.”
~Gal. 4:6
of Jesus! Are you familiar with this

great devotion? Read about St. Margaret Father, Son, and Holy Spirit M one God, Mary Alocoque, who in the late 1600s, three Persons. Each person fully present to was visited by Jesus and given a mes- us in every moment.
How do you relate to sage to fight the Jansenist heresy that each of the persons?
Perhaps a search and was growing far and wide. Jesus’ words reflection on various images of the Trinity to St. Margaret Mary,“My Heart is so through the ages will help to form a rela- full of love for men that It can no long- tionships with each Person of the Trinity. er contain the flames of Its burning Consider that Our Lady had a distinct con- love.”, are as relevant for us as it was for nection with each; she was daughter of the Father, mother of the the Christians of the 17th and 18th centu- Son, and spouse of the Holy Spirit.

YOUTH MINSTRY
SAINT JAMES SCHOOL
25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 ǀ
Catherine Gallerizzo ǀ Youth and College Minister
(P) 2072824084 ǀ (F) 2072863693 ǀ 2824812, ext. 117 ǀ [email protected].

[email protected] ǀ www.sjsbiddeford.org
Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet LIVE on Facebook (@gspym)
and Instagram (@gspym) 6:30 pm Sundays and 7pm Tuesdays. All Now enrolling for 20202021 school year
are welcome and invited to join!

ProjectYM has a LIVE Youth Night Broadcasted at 8pm Sundays; all Giving ǀ It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we thank invited to watch!
the following for their contributions to St. James School:

Donations in lieu of the haddock suppers from Mary C. Brown
We are keeping in touch via an app called Catholify; please email Richard and Janice Lessard
Catherine for the link to join our messaging groups.

Anonymous donation to the Saint James School Band and Music All high schoolers are invited to join our Video Conference Call at Program
6pm Sundays; email Catherine for the link.
Spring Tuition Drive Donations from:

Helene Fortier
All middle school youth are invited to join our Video Conference Henry & Simone Lemelin
Call at 6:30pm Tuesdays; email Catherine for the link.
Diane Brunelle in memory of Carol Wentworth
Dennis & Gisele Roy
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
J. Scott & Melisa Elson
Roman & Helene Totos
Josh Houde ǀ Assistant Director of Faith Formation
Claire C. Brunelle
2824812 ǀ [email protected]
Jacob & Kimberly Lauzier

Gatherings of the Young Families Fellowship and Young Adult Marc & Helen Fournier
Events are on hold for the time being as we all take measures to David & Nicole Dube
protect the vulnerable from COVID19. Take advantage of the quali- Michael & Linda Morin
ty time with your family and the extra time for prayer and reflection Stephen & Kathryn Theriault
this Lent. God bless you all!
Donation in honor of Fr. Labarre’s 60th anniversary into the priest- hood from Armand and Gloria Trottier

YOUNG FAMILIES MINISTRY
St. James School is Service, Academics, Faith & Excellence ǀ A Josh Houde ǀ Assistant Director of Faith Formation
Catholic, parochial school committed to fostering spiritu- 2824812 ǀ [email protected]
al,intellectual, social, emotional & physical growth in a S.A.F.E. and

Virtual Gatherings for Young Couples ǀ 68pm, Thursdays. collaborative environment while empowering students to be creative, While physical gatherings are on hold for now, young couples are to think critically, to act responsibly, and to serve with integrity.
welcome to join a weekly video call for fellowship and prayer. Since
many of our participants have children, the men and the women will Saint James School Endowment Funds ǀ A savings account for the each take one hour of the call, leaving the other parent free to take school and support for scholarships. Please contact The Catholic care of the kids. If you would like to join the call, please contact Foundation of Maine to make a donation or to remember us in your Josh for login. God bless!
estate planning.

Let us be sure that we always have a Catholic school in the area by COLLEGE MINSTRY
supporting this outreach of Good Shepherd Parish; as we prepare for the future, we build upon the faith and sacrifice of our ancestors, Nor’Easter Catholic
creating hope. Parishioners, strengthen our parish and ensure that our Campus Ministry ǀ UNE, Biddeford

legacy of faith will continue in perpetuity. Contact the Catholic Foun- Nor’easter Catholic is meeting via Zoom at 4pm Mondays; email dation of Maine, Elizabeth Badger, executive director: 3217800 or [email protected]
to be added to the call.
[email protected].
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COMMUNITY
DISCIPLESHIP

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests ǀ June 2020
Although we are temporarily unable to come together in person at 7. Bishop Robert P. Deeley, JCD
Mass, it is important that we unite in supporting our parishes as best 8. All Priests
we can so that they can continue to serve the faithful throughout this 9. Rev. Bernard J. Welch, Rev. Vincent C. Curtin SJ
crisis and long after it’s over.
Parishioners can continue to support 10. Rev. Robert Tumwekwase AJ,
their local parish through the WeShare online giving option. Parish- Rev. Antony Alexander Maria Doss
ioners can make a donation here: https:// 11. Rev. Scott M. Mower, Rev. John C. Bacevicius OFM
goodshepherdparish.weshareonline.org/index.aspx.
12. Rev. Philip P. Cyr, Rev. Arockiasamy Snathiagu HGH

13. Rev. Antonio A. Amato, V. Rev. JeanPaul Labrie
EWTNTV ǀ Viewers can participate in daily Masses at 8am and
noon, seven days a week, and at 7pm every day but Sunday. The Let us also pray for our Deacons and Seminarians.
Masses are broadcast over the air and online (www.ewtn.com/tv/ watchlive).
The Masses are also archived at the site.


Good Shepherd Parish 50/50 Club
CatholicTV ǀ Broadcasts Masses at 9:30am each day over the air and Name ______
online (www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictvmass). The Masses are
also archived at the site.

Address ______
Relevant Radio ǀ Listeners can participate in Masses each day at 1
and 8:30pm as well as Sundays at 10am. The network is available on City ______
a variety of platforms:
on 106.7 FM in Portland;
www.relevantradio.com/listen;
or on smartphones by downloading Telephone ______
the Relevant Radio app.


Please detach and return to Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St., Magnificat ǀ Will provide complimentary access to its online ver- Saco, ME 04072, or drop in the collection basket at Mass in an
sion
and resources to help people pray from home. To access the envelope marked "50/50 Club." Cost: $5 a month; $30 for six resources for free, visit
https://us.magnificat.net/free.
months; $60 for a year. To change contact information: Diane,

2825370; Penny, 2826624.
Evening Telephone Rosary ǀ 7pm ǀ To Participate,
dial 17127704800; enter access code 686085. FMI, call Mary at: 2526385.
GOSPEL MEDITATION

Saint for the Week ǀ June 7
June 7 ǀ The Most Holy Trinity
We are formed by environment and grace, by politics and prayer, A wellchoreographed dance can be truly inspirational. Each move- by church and conscience. All God's creatures conspire to teach ment and step are interconnected, each contributing a piece of the us as well. We stumble. We stutter. We rise. We are lifted.
unfolding artistic story. The beholder is caught up in the rhythms,
music, and gestures, realizing that none are dispensable and all are  St Anthony of Padua (11951231), Priest, Patron of social work- necessary. The same is true of the Divine Dance of the Trinity. Each ers, Feast Day June 10
Person plays a part, using unique gestures and movements that are connected to the other Divine Partners. They tell a story of love. Every movement and step is born of love and flows on into eternity. READINGS ǀ OBSERVANCES
The Divine Dance never ends.

Readings ǀ June 7
God the Creator powerfully, yet with gentle love, leads. Creating and
recreating, birthing and sustaining, He dances with the compassion- Sunday ǀ Ex 34:4b6, 89/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/2 Cor 13:11 ate incarnate Son, guided by the breath of the Holy Spirit. They are 13/Jn 3:1618
three distinct Persons but move as One. On one hand, the cascading Monday ǀ 1 Kgs 17:16/Ps 121:1bc2, 34, 56, 78 [cf. 2]/Mt 5:112
flow of their Presence appears motionless, yet on the other, flows Tuesday ǀ 1 Kgs 17:716/Ps 4:23, 45, 7b8 [7a]/Mt 5:1316
and moves with effortless attention. They share one heart, one goal, Wednesday ǀ 1 Kgs 18:2039/Ps 16:1b2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 [1b]/Mt and one purpose and invite all of creation to join in their dance, their 5:1719
joy.
Thursday ǀ Acts 11:21b26; 13:13/Ps 65:10, 11, 1213 [2a]/Mt 5:20
26
The energy of the Trinity flows through all created things. It is a Friday ǀ 1 Kgs 19:9a, 1116/Ps 27:78a, 8b9abc, 1314 [8b]/Mt 5:27 dance of the heart, not of the mind. It has to be experienced, not dis- 32
sected, and contemplated, not understood. We stand in awe of the Saturday ǀ 1 Kgs 19:1921/Ps 16:1b2a and 5, 78, 910 [cf. 5a]/Mt Divine Dance and find ourselves watching in amazement all that God 5:3337
creates and sustains. The dance continues in the majesty of a moun- Next Sunday ǀ Dt 8:23, 14b16a/Ps 147:1213, 1415, 1920 [12]/1 tain, the power and wonder of an ocean, and the vastness of the uni- Cor 10:1617/Jn 6:5158
verse. It moves in the cry of a newborn infant and in the soul of one
who has been forgiven. It flows in the cry for justice and in the Observances
wounds of the oppressed. It circles through the changing of seasons,
the cycles of birth and death, and the wisdom that one acquires when Sunday ǀ The Most Holy Trinity
they love God.
Tuesday ǀ St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church

Thursday ǀ St. Barnabas, Apostle
The Dance never ends. Its movements and rhythms go on forever. Saturday ǀ St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
The Trinitarian Dance sustains all things, endures all things, and Next Sunday ǀ The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ; Flag Day
brings hope. You are invited to dance. Don’t just watch as if you
were simply a spectator. Join in the dance and move as they move.
©LPi

©LPi
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Parish Donationsǀ Charitable Deductions
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please be aware that the parish office can only track your offertory Bookkeeper needed at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford donations in our Parish database when you use Offertory Envelopes. Pool. Contact Deacon Fran Burke at [email protected] or call 284 All donations received through your envelopes are recorded to your 5671.
member account. We are happy to provide a donation record if

requested, however, we prefer handling these via email to reduce Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass ǀ Like so many other traditional administrative costs to the parish. Requests can be made as follows: · gatherings, the annual will go virtual in 2020. The Mass, which *Visit www.goodshepherdparish.us/annualdonationreport and
serves as a celebration of milestone anniversaries and the goodness complete the information requested (most preferred way) or
and blessings of Christian marriage, will be held at 10am Sunday, *Email [email protected] with “2019 GSP
June 28. Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the Mass which will be Contribution Statement” in the subject line. Also, include name, livestreamed from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in envelope number, address, phone number or
Portland on www.portlanddiocese.org/onlineMass and *Call Amy Loring at 2072823321, ext. 105, leave same
www.facebook.com/PortlandCathedral. Couples who are celebrating information noted above.
major milestone anniversaries of 25 years, 40 years and 50 or more WESHARE donors may selfserve from their account to obtain
years in 2020 may register, but all are encouraged to participate. Reg- giving/donation records directly without parish assistance. We will istration is open at www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/silvergoldmass.
do our very best to respond as quickly as possible. Be advised: All
Souls donations are nondeductible since a Mass is given for those Maine Catholic Youth “Virtual” Convention on July 26 ǀWhile intentions.
we cannot gather physically for the convention this year, the Catholic To receive envelopes, please contact Amy (information above). Youth Leadership Team has been working hard to ensure that the THANK YOU ALL in advance for your cooperation and generosity.
show still goes on by planning a virtual convention. To avoid virtual “fatigue,” the CYLT team has decided to hold a shortened, virtual convention that will include a livestreamed Mass with Bishop Rob- ert Deeley at 10am Sunday, July 26. Details about how the event will be experienced will be shared soon. Please keep the team in prayer as they continue to prepare for this wonderful event!
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