Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., Bishop
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 307 Congress Street Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish 65 Mellen Street Saint Christopher Parish 15 Central Avenue Peaks Island Our Lady Star of the Sea 8 Beach Avenue Long Island Saint Louis Parish 279 Danforth Street Saint Peter's Parish 72 Federal Street
Cluster Mission Statement
We, the people of the Portland Peninsula and Pastoral Center Island Parishes, are a diverse and multicultural in Guild Hall community of Roman Catholics seeking to draw 307 Congress St, Portland ME, 04101 ourselves and others into deeper union with God Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. through the celebration of the Sacraments, the proclamation of the Gospel, and service to our [email protected] neighbor. We welcome all to share in the beauty www.PortlandCatholic.org of our Catholic faith and traditions as we strive 2077737746 to witness the love of Jesus Christ present Bob McDermott Pastoral Life Coordinator among us. Carolyn Mitchell Pastoral Associate Christopher Pelonzi Director of Music Katie McKenzie Administrative Assistant Margaret McLaughlin Administrative Assistant Matt Dufour Facilities Manager Melissa Maurais Director of Faith Formation Rebecca Jensen Office Manager Stephanie Moore Business Coordinator
PASTORAL CORNER OCTOBER 18, 2020
Update and Gospel Reflection by Father Dominic Savio, H.G.N. Happy to meet you through Our Lord God Almighty. Since the pandemic uprooted us we have been regularly offering our prayers for each and every member of our parish family. We hope God has received all our prayer intentions and there is gradual change in our way of life. Since the pandemic we are maintaining social distancing and not able to meet each other, but our love and prayers were never hindered. We did not stop praying for you. For a few weeks we offered the Eucharist privately. Then we carried our services online. Even though we were physically far we remained united through prayer. Prayer helped us to bond together. Later, through God's grace, we gathered in groups of up to 50 members. But, still there was a small dissatisfaction. Now, God has answered our prayers and we are happy to say that the group limit has increased to up to 100, spacepermitting. Continue praying that God continues to restore our lives, and helps us to lead normal and prayerful lives. Why do people protest against their government? People protest because they feel that they are not being given what is due them by their government. For example, people expect the following from their government leaders: honest governance, effective delivery of basic services, leadership, competence, and so forth. The moment these expectations are not met there will be discontent sooner or later. However, if these expectations are met, there will be peace and progress and they will honestly pay tax to the government. In the gospel Jesus is asked, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Jesus asked for a coin and said, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?". They replied, “Caesar’s”. Then Jesus uttered this famous line: “So, repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God” (Matthew 22:21). All along Jesus knew their deceitful plan to entrap Him based on what He would say. That’s why He told them, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?” (Matthew 22:18). So, Jesus gave them a wisdomfilled answer, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God” (Matthew 22:21). If the government is meeting our expectations, let us do our duty by rightfully paying our taxes and by obeying it’s laws. But, we also have to be vigilant so that we would not be abused and fooled by our government, whose leaders swear to serve it’s people. What is our obligation towards God? We have to always honor Him by following His two greatest commands: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37, 39). We show our love for God by our pious presence at Holy Mass, by reading the Bible and other reading materials that relate to God, by praying the Rosary, and by the prayers that emanate from our hearts. We show our love for our fellow men by helping them in whatever way possible. We always have to honor our obligation to God for the simple reason that, unlike the government that sometimes does not satisfactorily fulfill it’s obligation towards us, God has always been fulfilling His obligation to us. Are you able to fulfill your obligation to God?
Readings for the week of October 18, 2020 Sunday: Is 45:1, 46 Ps 96:1, 3, 45, 78, 910 [7b] 1 Thes 1:15b Mt 22:1521 Monday: Eph 2:110 Ps 100:1b2, 3, 4ab, 4c5 [3b] Lk 12:1321 Tuesday: Eph 2:1222 Ps 85:9ab10, 1112, 1314 [cf. 9] Lk 12:3538 Wednesday: Eph 3:212 Is 12:23, 4bcd, 56 [cf. 3] Lk 12:3948 Thursday: Eph 3:1421 Ps 33:12, 45, 1112, 1819 [5b] Lk 12:4953 Friday: Eph 4:16 Ps 24:12, 34ab, 56 [cf. 6] Lk 12:5459 Saturday: Eph 4:716 Ps 122:12, 34ab, 4cd5 [1] Lk 13:19 Next Sunday: Ex 22:2026 Ps 18:23, 34, 47, 51 [2] 1 Thes 1:5c10 Mt 22:344
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29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass & Prayer Schedule This Week October 17 23 Daily Mass Weekend Mass Weekdays Saturday St. Peter’s 7:00 a.m. Cathedral 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. St. Peter’s 5:15 p.m. Our Lady Star of the Sea 5:15 p.m. Adoration Sunday Wednesday Cathedral 8:00 a.m. Cathedral Chapel 6:00 7:00 p.m. St. Peter’s 9:00 a.m. Cathedral 10:00 a.m. Thursday St. Christopher 10:00 a.m. St. Louis 6:00 7:00 p.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 10:30 a.m. (English/French) Friday (every other: Oct 30, Nov 13) St. Louis 11:30 a.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 6:00 7:00 p.m. (English/Polish) Cathedral Chapel 12:00 p.m. Confession (Latin) Saturday Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 12:30 p.m. Cathedral Chapel Foyer 2:30 3:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 2:30 p.m. Livestream Masses are available at (English/Spanish) https://portlandcatholic.org/onlinemass Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m., and Mon Fri 12:15 p.m.
Contact Tracing and Confidentiality Seating is available on a firstcome, firstserved basis. The Diocese of Portland is allowing Maine churches to hold We encourage you to arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to the public Masseswith restrictions and safeguards in place. To start of Mass. This allows for the usher at the door to take ensure that capacity is not exceeded, parishes are keeping your name and phone number. Advanced registration is not track of attendance in a variety of ways, including signup required. Other information: sheets and online registration. This approach is similar to the recordkeeping being requested for restaurants and hotels. Everyone must wear a mask, age 2 up. Contract tracing information is taken for all Masses. Frequently asked questions, part 1: This is data is kept for 21 days and then shredded. Why is my contact information being collected? Capacity of parishioners to attend Mass is based on The Diocese of Portland and Maine parishes will hold your guidance from the State of Maine; 50 people including personal contact information in the strictest confidence. the total number of ministers needed to provide Mass. Having your information helps parishes to be prepared Ushers will guide parishioners before, during, and after should someone at a Mass later test positive for COVID19. Mass. The State of Maine's"COVID19 Prevention Checklist" for Social distancing of six (6) feet from one another at all Religious Gatherings(released by the Department of Eco- times is required: entering and exiting the church, nomic and Community Development on May 22) requests sitting in the pews, and when receiving communion. that "For public health purposes, faithbased organizations Please consider using hand sanitizer prior to receiving should maintain a list of all attendees and visitors to its ser- communion. vices and activities, if possible. If a place of worship learns The church is cleaned and disinfected after each Mass. that an attendee or worker has tested positive for COVID19, they should promptly notify Maine DHHS, CDC, or a local The hymnals and missals have been removed to speed public health official and assist all such officials as reasona- up cleaning time. Feel free to bring your own. bly requested to trace likely contacts and advise contacts to We thank you for your patience with our safety and isolate andselfquarantine." By signing up to attend a Mass, cleaning protocols. It is a joy to be in our church buildings you authorize your parish to share your contact information with our faith community again. Please keep all unable to (name, phone number, and email address) withpublic health attend Mass in your prayers. authorities in the event that it is specifically requested.
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ONGOING & LOOKING AHEAD
Daily Mass at Cathedral Moving to Chapel Keep an eye out! Once the installation of live stream components in the Cathedral chapel is successfully completed, the 12:15 p.m. daily Mass may move from the church to the chapel. This location will be more costeffective in regard to heating fuel. Just in time as winter approaches. Thank God for His providence! All Souls’ Day Mass November 2 6:00 p.m. at Cathedral The Consoling Hearts Ministry invites you to the All Souls Mass, in remembrance of our departed loved ones for whom funerals were celebrated this last year in our churches. It will be held on Monday November 2 at 6PM in the Cathedral, with Bishop Deeley presid- Mass in Polish ing. It will be live streamed as well. Please note that October 25th at 4:00 p.m. appropriate Covid protocols will be observed. All are welcome to attend. Please call the Pastoral Center with We are pleased to share that a Polish Mass scheduled any questions. for October 25th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Louis Church. This is a return of the monthly Polish Mass. Welcome back, Fr. Robert Bedzinski!
Cluster Prayer Line The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturdays There is power and peace in prayer. Do you 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel. People are have an urgent prayer need? Call our cluster invited to enter the door on the Congress St side of the chapel. Confession is heard in the large entryway. Father is behind a prayer line with your special intention. All curtain in the chapel. On some Saturdays both entrances to the information is strictly confidential. Contact chapel will be used. All appropriate physical distance is main- the Pastoral Center Office at 2077737746 tained and all canonical requirements are met. whenever an urgent or desperate need arises. We know that God is listening!
Weekend Mass Schedule Next Weekend, October 24 & 25, 2020 Where are the Missals? Because books, paper, and pages are not Saturday, October 24 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Fr. TBD easy to clean and disinfect, missals have 5:15 p.m. St. Peter Fr. TBD been removed from the church. You are 5:15 p.m. Our Lady Star of the Sea Fr. TBD welcome to bring your own Mass and/or prayer material as long as you take it with you. Sunday, October 25 8:00 a.m. Cathedral Fr. TBD 9:00 a.m. St. Peter Fr. TBD 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Fr. TBD Wednesday 10:00 a.m. St. Christopher Fr. TBD Cathedral, 6:00 M 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Fr. TBD (English/French) Thursday 11:30 a.m. St. Louis Fr. TBD St. Louis, 6:00N7:00 p.m. (English/Polish) 12:00 p.m. Cathedral Chapel (Latin) Fr. Robert Parent Friday (Oct 16, Oct 30) 12:30 p.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Fr. Michael Sevigny Sacred Heart/St. Dominic, (Spanish) Spanish, 6:00N7:00 p.m. Schedule is subject to change
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FAITH FORMATION
Children’s Weekly Gospel Reflection: In today’s Gospel Jesus is asked whether it is lawful to pay taxes to the Romans. The questioners were trying to trick Jesus into saying something that would be unlawful to either Romans or to strict Jews like the Pharisees. But Jesus shows that he is cleverer than his questioners. He reminds us of what is more important than the question of paying taxes M loving God. We should all follow the rules, but it is most important to follow God.
GOSPEL MEDITATION October 18, 2020 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Nobody enjoys paying taxes. Despite our displeasure in being forced to do so, we also realize that the monies generated from taxes allows governments to provide essential services for its people. Corruption really gets our goat, however. When we witness malfeasance, overspending, irresponsibility, and dishonesty in governmental spending, the grave injustices make an already unpleasant and arduous task even more difficult. The inappropriate distribution and use of hard Know Someone Interested in the earned monies can leave a person quite angry and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A)? disconnected. It’s bad enough the government wants Wondering how Someone Becomes Catholic? something from me, now God does, too? Anytime, but now particularly, is a great time to inquire God is not concerned necessarily with our money, about the Catholic Faith. Classes begin this fall, open to although its proper use does factor into our faith life. all who want to know more about the Catholic Faith, As the payment of secular taxes speaks of our whether or not they intend to formally join the Church at allegiance to the government, our return to God speaks the Easter Vigil next year. Come one, come all! of our allegiance to God. All of creation, even the FMI contact Michele Bernier at 2077737746, or email entire universe, is fashioned in the image and likeness [email protected]. of God. What speaks to God and has meaning and relevance to him? All of creation and indeed our very selves! God delights in us and when we present ourselves back to him, he delights even more! As the payment of secular taxes is designed to secure the equitable distribution of goods and services to all people, so is our return of ourselves to God in gratitude meant to advance God’s kingdom here on earth. Cluster Subscription to FORMED When our exclusive and sincere allegiance is given to Watch, listen and read. Anywhere, anytime. God, God can use us to set things right and straight again. The wounds of sin distort our relationship and FORMED provides the very best Catholic content disorder our world. By giving ourselves and all of from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, creation back to God in gratitude, we acknowledge the families, and individuals explore their faith anywhere. proper Creator and Author of life for who He is and Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, devote our labors exclusively to God’s kingdom and ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to the justice, peace, or order God envisions. In giving your browser, mobile or connected device. back to God all that belongs to God, we set the axis of our lives correctly and put our priorities in proper Simply visit portlandcatholic.formed.org, enter the order. All of our relationships, especially with God, our parish code NPVVYR, and register your name and brothers and sisters, and all of creation are perceived email address. You will then have tons of great more clearly as they really are. Using, accumulating, Catholic content, videos and faith formation wasting, exploiting, hording, and selfpreservation are programming, for ALL ages. Check it out! no longer necessary. ©LPi
5 FAITH IN ACTION
Prayer Warriors Wanted! The Cluster prayer line is like the Fire Department of prayersNfor emergencies and desperate situations. The Cluster prayer line is in need of faithful individu- als willing and able to pray as requests arise. Do you have a special gift for prayer? If you feel called to this ministry, please contact the Pastoral Center Office at 7737746 or email portlandcatholic.org. The Duty of Faithful Citizenship as a Catholic
To assist voters as Election Day approaches, the Diocese of Portland has a special Faithful Citizenship resource section (www.portlanddiocese.org/faithful-citizenship) to help visitors in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. The section includes Form- ing Consciences for Faithful Citizenship in English and Spanish. Prepared by the Catholic bishops of the United States, the teaching document aims to help Catholics un- derstand their political responsibility, contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue, and shape political choices in light of Catholic teaching. You will also find Bishop From now through November 1, you are invited to join other Robert Deeley’s recent reflection on faithful citizenship volunteers for 40 Days for Life M 40 days of prayer and fasting that appears in the September/October 2020 issue of for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and Harvest as well as information about absentee voting and peacefully pray during a 40day vigil in the public rightof voter registration in Maine. way outside Planned Parenthood, 443 Congress Street in Portland and to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you would like more information M This weekend’s Second Collection is for World Mission Sunday and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please con- tact: Joanne or Claudia at (207) 6135910 or visit us on the web: https://www.40daysforlife.com/Portland2 Prayer During A Health Crisis https://www.facebook.com/fortydaysforlifeportlandme Compassionate and Loving Father, in the face of confu- sion and concern impart to us St. Vincent de Paul the calm of your presence. In Soup Kitchen You allow us to find hope and Open Monday thru Friday healing. Be with those who serve the sick and give them in the Guild Hall gym Your caring hands. Be with those who lead and give them Bagged lunches are available Monday through Friday in the Your Spirit of wisdom. Be Cathedral Guild Hall gym from 11:00AM to 12:30PM. with those who have fallen ill and give them Your comfort- Those in need are encouraged to stop by. Thank you to ing heart. Wrap your arms our volunteers and supporters who make this work around our world and hold us possible. Glory be to God! in your love. Allow us at this time of trial to then serve as instruments of that love to all we meet. We ask this in Your Name. Amen. ©LPi Apostolate of Prayer for Priests Let us pray for: Oct 18 All Priests Oct 19 Rev. Constanzo Piselli; Rev. Gabriel Mutero Have something to put in the bulletin? Send an email Oct 20 Rev. Jacques Dolbec, S.O.L.T.; Rev. Brad Morin to: [email protected] Oct 21 Rev. Timothy Nadeau; Rev. Richard Rice The deadline is Friday, October 23rd Oct 22 Rev. Kent Ouellette; Rev. James Doran for November 1st. Thank you! Oct 23 Rev. David Raymond; V. Rev. Richard Malo Oct 24 Rev. Peter Shaba, S.M.A.; Rev. Antony Mullaney
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STEWARDSHIP Operational Note
Starting with the Masses this weekend, we will be able to increase the indoor seating capacity to up to 100 people while maintaining the six (6) foot physical distancing between each person/family. Please remember, maintaining the six (foot) physical distancing will continue to have a large impact on the seating capacity in some of our churches and our Ushers will help direct to seats as we work to maximize the seating and continue to maintain the safety of everyone. We thank each of you for your patience, flexibility and continued vigilance with the safety protocols.
As always, we thank everyone who is able to give!
Peace, Stephanie Moore, Business Coordinator
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
To receive the lyrics and readings for the Throughout the whole world every year, something Live-Streamed Vigil and Sunday Masses special happens on the next-to-last Sunday of Octo- from the Cathedral. ber. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common Consider making your gifts online. vocation, through Baptism, to be missionaries, Set up your account today at through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by www.portlandcatholic.org/onlinegiving giving generously to the collection for the Society for God bless you for all your gifts! the Propagation of the Faith.
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PORTLAND PENINSULA & ISLAND PARISHES
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Saint Christopher Parish Saturday, October 17, 2020 Saturday, October 17, 2020 4:00 PM Matthew Flaherty by Ralph & Peter DeSarno 5:15 PM* Mary Savchick by Becky Jensen *Our Lady Star of the Sea, Long Island Sunday, October 18, 2020 8:00 AM Thomas & Mary Merrigan Sunday, October 18, 2020 by Mary E. Merrigan 10:00 AM Steven MacIsaac by Millie MacIsaac 10:00 AM Roseanne Griffin by Family 12:00 PM The Return to Faith by Grieving Parents Saturday, October 24, 2020 5:15 PM* McDermott & Reilly Families Monday, October 19, 2020 by The Reilly Family 12:15 PM Danielle Klaussen by Cetta *Our Lady Star of the Sea, Long Island Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Sunday, October 25, 2020 12:15 PM Deceased Members of the St. Vincent de Paul 10:00 AM Steven MacIsaac by Millie MacIsaac Society by Mary E. Merrigan Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Saint Peter Parish 12:15 PM William Jennings by Carol Ann Giusti Saturday, October 17, 2020 5:15 PM Elizabeth Grace by James & Joanne Nappi Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:15 PM President and First Lady Sunday, October 18, 2020 by Ann Marie Chandler 9:00 AM Rosario & Tillie DiPaolo by Diane Friday, October 23, 2020 Monday, October 19, 2020 12:15 PM Margaret Coyne by Sister Margaret & Mary 7:00 AM Kathleen, Ron, & Danny O’Brion by The O’Brion Family Saturday, October 24, 2020 4:00 PM Catherine Goddard by Her Family Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:00 AM Philomena Anderson by Her Children Sunday, October 25, 2020 8:00 AM Msgr. Peter Flanagan & Family Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by The Reeve Family 7:00 AM Diane Caminiti by Grace & Albert Broy 10:00 AM James Wickham, Bridget Wickham, & James Wickham, Jr. by Mary E. Merrigan Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:00 PM Lauren Corbett by The Corbett Family 7:00 AM Mary Martin by James & Joanne Nappi Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish Friday, October 23, 2020 7:00 AM June Woodman Sunday, October 18, 2020 by Mary Taliento & Joanne Desjardins 10:30 AM All Priests in the Portland Parishes by Anon. 12:30 PM Our Deceased Family & Friends Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:30 PM Parishioners of the Portland Peninsula & Island 5:15 PM Pietro DiMarco by Nancy Welling Parishes by Pastor Sunday, October 25, 2020 Sunday, October 25, 2020 9:00 AM Peter DeSarno by Ron & Mary Taliento 10:30 AM Parishioners of the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes by Pastor 12:30 PM Our Deceased Loved Ones
Saint Louis Parish Intencje Mszalne Sunday, October 18, 2020 11:30 AM Janina & Waldek Szytejko by Friend Helena Please pray for the repose of the souls of our faithful departed, especially: Sunday, October 25, 2020 11:30 AM Raynond Nowak & Jozef Sobieraj by Malgosia John Cushing Sobieraj; Barbara Bak (living) by Kaz May their souls find their rightful resting place 4:00 PM Yadwiga & Artori Lutostanski in the eternal presence of our Risen Lord. by Friend Helena
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Sacramental and Pastoral Care Our Parish Priests Parish Registration Welcome! Please register with the parish of your choice by visiting www.portlandcatholic.org and filling out a Parishioner Registration form. Changes to your contact information may be made by using the Update Parishioner Registration form. Baptism Baptismal Preparation classes are offered once a month at the Pastoral Center. All parents arranging for their child’s baptism must contact Very Reverend Gregory P. Dube Melissa Maurais at 7737746 x 103 or complete the form on our website. Rector and Pastor (207) 7737746 x106 Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 2:30 3:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel foyer. Marriage Before making your reception plans please contact Carolyn Mitchell at 7737746 x 110. Please DO NOT make wedding reception arrangements until you have confirmed a wedding date with us. Thank you in advance for your understanding and consideration. Funeral Arrangements Please contact the funeral home and they will work with our office to help Reverend Dominic Savio, HGN you make arrangements. Parochial Vicar (207) 7737746 x104 Ministry to the Sick and Homebound Please call the Pastoral Center with the name, address, phone number, and condition of the person seeking a home visit. We will do our best to respond to their needs. Routine visits will be permitted once restrictions due to the pandemic are eased. In danger of death, visits are allowed. Mass Intentions and Prayers For Mass intentions and prayer line requests, please contact the Pastoral Center. Mass intention requests may be made up to a year in advance. Thinking About a Religious Vocation? Reverend Kevin T. Upham Please call the Pastoral Center to speak with one of our priests, or contact Parochial Vicar the Diocesan Vocations Office at 2077736471. (207) 7737746 x111 Interested in Learning More About the Catholic Church, or Returning to the Catholic Faith after a time away? Our Deacon We are glad you are! Please call the Pastoral Center to arrange an appointment with one of our priests to have your questions answered and be welcomed home. Pastoral Center in Guild Hall 307 Congress St, Portland ME, 04101 Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 4:30 PM [email protected] www.PortlandCatholic.org Deacon Michael B. Augustino 2077737746 (207) 4090345
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