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 ourselves and others into deeper union with God 307 Congress St, Portland ME, 04101 through the celebration of the Sacraments, the Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. proclamation of the Gospel, and service to our neighbor. We welcome all to share in the beauty [email protected] of our Catholic faith and traditions as we strive www.PortlandCatholic.org to witness the love of Jesus Christ present 2077737746 among us. Bob McDermott Pastoral Life Coordinator Carolyn Mitchell Pastoral Associate Christopher Pelonzi Director of Music Deacon Luis Sanclemente Business Coordinator Margaret McLaughlin Administrative Assistant Matt Dufour Facilities Manager Melissa Maurais Director of Faith Formation Rebecca Jensen Office Manager
PASTORAL CORNER JANUARY 10, 2021
From the Pastor’s Desk As we continue to celebrate this beautiful season of Christmas and begin a new year, I simply wanted to express my thanks and gratitude to one and all! This past year has certainly presented its challenges and our parishioners have been extremely supportive with their time, talent, and treasure. Every time that we have asked for assistance our parishioners have stepped forward; I am amazed at the amount of support that you give to our parishes…. THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
May God bless you with His peace!
Fr. Greg
Observances for the week of January 10, 2021 Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Wednesday: St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings for the week of January 10, 2021 Sunday: Is 42:14, 67 Ps 29:12, 34, 3, 910 [11b] Acts 10:3438 Mk 1:711 or Is 55:111 Is 12:23, 4bcd, 56 [3)] 1 Jn 5:19 Mk 1:711 Monday: Heb 1:16 Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c] Mk 1:1420 Tuesday: Heb 2:512 Ps 8:2ab and 5, 67, 89 [cf. 7] Mk 1:2128 Wednesday: Heb 2:1418 Ps 105:12, 34, 67, 89 [8a] Mk 1:2939 Thursday: Heb 3:714 Ps 95:67c, 89, 1011 [8] Mk 1:4045 Friday: Heb 4:15, 11 Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c7, 8 [cf. 7b] Mk 2:112 Saturday: Heb 4:1216 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c] Mk 2:1317 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b10, 19 Ps 40:2, 4, 78, 89, 10 [8a, 9a] 1 Cor 6:13c15a, 1720 Jn 1:3542
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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Mass & Prayer Schedule This Week January 9 15 Daily Mass Weekend Mass Weekdays Saturday St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Cathedral 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. St. Peter 5:15 p.m. Adoration Sunday Wednesday Cathedral 8:00 a.m. Cathedral Chapel 6:00 7:00 p.m. St. Peter 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) Saturday (Spanish; next one: Jan 23) St. Louis 11:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Chapel 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 Foyers 2:30 3:30 p.m. (Spanish) Azande Prayer Service Livestream Masses are available at Sunday St. Peter 3:00 4:00 p.m. https://portlandcatholic.org/onlinemass Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m., and Mon Fri 12:15 p.m.
Seating is available on a firstcome, firstserved basis. We encourage you to arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to the start of Mass. The usher at the door will take your name and phone A friendly reminder to all who are joining us in number. Other information about attending Mass: person for Mass: before coming to Church, please screen for symptoms of Covid19. We Everyone must wear a mask, age 2 up. want to ensure that we can continue to keep Contract tracing information is taken for all Masses. This people safe and continue to meet for Mass. is data is kept for 21 days. Capacity of parishioners to attend Mass is based on guidance from the State of Maine; up to 50 people or Also: anyone who is a close contact should join whatever the church can safely hold, including the total us via livestream and spiritual communion. number of ministers needed to provide Mass. Ushers will guide parishioners before, during, and after Close contactis defined by the CDC as someone Mass. who was within 6 feet of an infected person for Social distancing of six (6) feet from one another at all a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a times is required: entering and exiting the church, sitting 24hour period starting from 2 days before ill- in the pews, and when receiving communion. ness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 Please consider using hand sanitizer prior to receiving communion. days prior to test specimen collection) until the The church is cleaned and disinfected after each Mass. time the patient is isolated. It does not matter The hymnals and missals have been removed to speed up whether the contact was inside or out, and cleaning time. Feel free to bring your own. whether or not masks were worn. Thank you for your patience with Thank you for doing your part to keep us all safe. our safety and cleaning protocols!
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ONGOING & LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday Cathedral, 6:00 7:00 p.m. Thursday St. Louis, 6:00 7:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturdays 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel. People are Saturday (every 4th week: Jan 23) invited to enter either side door of the chapel as a priest will be Sacred Heart/St. Dominic at either entrance. Confession is heard in the entryway while chapel, Spanish, 6 7:00 p.m. the priest is behind a curtain. All appropriate physical distance is maintained and all canonical requirements are met.
Christmas flowers in memory of
Domenica Amato Claude Desjardins John, Mary, & Martin Griffin Najeeb Lotfey Sheila Anderson Pauline Desjardins Sandy Horler Joan E. Macisso Linda Auger James & Carmela DiFilippo The Hutchins Family The Maietta Family Mary Lou Auger Patrick J. Discoll Earle Jordan III The Majewska Family Margaret Barber William & Marge Duffy Helen Jordan Peter Malia Members of the Barron Family Freeman Dulac Faye Joyce Alphonse Mangino Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bousquet Richard Dulac Martin & Helen Joyce Rose Mangino Bruce Bowden Grace & Bart Fazio Michael & Delia Duffy Joyce Elliott & Eleanor Marshall James Byrne Francis & Mary Fenney Margaret Kane The Merrigan Family Andrew Campbell Barbara Fetteroll William Kane Bobbie Michaud Micky & Clint Chadbourne Charles Gallant Harold & Catherine I. Keniston Mary Mitchell Theresa Ciampi Lucinda Gallant Milton Keniston Mary E. Mulkern Mert & Peggy Joyce Concannon Donna Gauvin Richard & Mary King Anthony & Madeline Mr. & Mrs. Edward Connolly Joseph & Stephania Germani Julia Kinslow Napolitano Stephen Costello Rocco & Lucia Germani Roger Krause Pasquale, Anne, & Joseph R. Evelyn Cross Emily Gervais Karolynn T. Kuefler Napolitano Helen Danilewicz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gervais Lt Col Kenneth T. Kuefler, Sr. Al & Angie Neff Joseph & Rose DeRice Beverly Giroux Lee Kuefler Hollis & Rose Nelson Eleanor & Ernold Goodwin The Kurzyk Family The Nolfo Family Ray & Mary Gosselin George & Evelyn LaRoce Kristen O’Brion The GrajislekRucinski Family Phillip & Henty LaRoce Gary Oullette John & Mabel Graney Mary Latini David H. Parker Louis & Theresa Grassi Philip Latini The Pawlaczuk Family Thank you and god bless you!
Vital Pelletier The Woycikiewicz Family Weekend Mass Schedule Lionel Plante, Jr. Vincent Zappia Next Weekend, January 16 & 17, 2021 Lionel Plante, Sr. The Zubowicz Family Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Plourde Saturday, January 16 Martin Pullano 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Fr. Dominic Savio The Quincannon Family 5:15 p.m. St. Peter Fr. Greg Dube Jojo & Teresa Ricci Marian Ridgeway Sunday, January 17 Barbara Riley 8:00 a.m. Cathedral Fr. Greg Dube George & Etta Robson 9:00 a.m. St. Peter Fr. Dominic Savio Paul Rodney 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Bishop Deeley & Al & Anna Russo Fr. Greg Dube Anthony Sesto 10:00 a.m. St. Christopher Fr. Kevin Upham Elizabeth Sheriff 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Fr. Dominic Savio James Sherriff (English/French) William Sorrells 11:30 a.m. St. Louis Fr. Greg Dube Lorenzo & Maria Spera May the souls of the (English/Polish) Sally Joyce Stewart 12:00 p.m. Cathedral Chapel (Latin) Fr. Robert Parent Esther & Ralph Taliento faithful departed, 12:30 p.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Fr. Michael Sevigny John & Rosemarie Taliento through the mercy of (Spanish) Mildred & John Taliento The Marie Watson Family Schedule is subject to change God, rest in peace. The Wickham Family
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FAITH FORMATION Children’s Weekly Gospel Reflection: Today’s Gospel is of the Baptism of Jesus. When John the Baptist baptizes Him, the heavens are opened and the Holy Spirit descends upon him. Today is a good day to remember your own baptism which was with water. We received the gift of the Holy Spirit when we were baptized. The gifts of the Holy Spirit will be strengthened in us through the Sacrament of Confirmation. In the sacraments, Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit to strengthen us so that we might be witnesses to Jesus in our world.
GOSPEL MEDITATION January 10, 2021 The Baptism of the Lord We need history. We need it in order to understand ourselves, personally and collectively. The pieces of our histories may not have always been the most positive, honest, exemplary, dignified, proud and best moments of our lives, but they are ours. We have to acknowledge, remember, accept, and often heal them. We cannot forget them or pretend that they never existed. As horrible as the atrocities of events like Auschwitz, brutal injustices committed throughout the human journey, or personal painful experiences in our own stories, we need to remember. These times when humanity in general or people in particular have lost their way are times that need to be reconciled and redeemed. If we lose the memories, we will make the same mistakes again. The human soul needs a strong sense of affirmation, direction, and clear purpose. Without these essentials, we will easily run amuck and repeat the sins of our past. God’s voice throughout history has spoken precisely about this! We are reminded through the voices and example of many prophets and witnesses not to make the same mistakes again, come back to center, discover the purpose given to us by God, maintain a sense of proper direction, seek healing for wounds and be reconciled to our Creator. Baptism is so incredibly important for the salvation of humankind, not only eternally but here and now. Our existence depends upon it. It gives us the affirmation we need from God by gifting us with the same intimate relationship Jesus had with the Father. We are blessed with the direction and clear purpose we need in order to be productive stewards and faithful Christians. Baptism calls us to remember, accept, and deal with the sins and inequities of our past regardless of how hurtful and serious. We consciously choose to turn away from them and put on the new life of Christ. To do this well, we must look hard and long at our sins and failings, listen to what they are saying and learn from them. If we ignore the past, collectively or personally, or pretend that it never happened, we will never grow. We will surely die. People need to hear the message, lived and spoken, delivered by the baptized members of the Body of Christ. It is an essential message of hope that is layered with visions of justice, peace, reconciliation, redemption, blessing, and healing. It is a message that helps us remember what has gone before, the graces and the sins, and bring ourselves by God’s help where we need to be. We are called to do much more than sit home behind our closed doors. We have a message to deliver. Are we ready to do so? ©LPi
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St. Vincent de Paul Fifteen Ways to Gain an Indulgence Soup Kitchen in the Year of St. Joseph by Courtney Mares Open Monday thru Friday in the Guild Hall gym Rome Newsroom, Dec 10, 2020 / 08:30 am MT (CNA). Continued from last week… Bagged lunches are available Monday through Friday in the 7) Pray the rosary together with one’s family in order Cathedral Guild Hall gym from 11:00AM to 12:30PM. that “all Christian families may be stimulated to Those in need are encouraged to stop by. Thank you to recreate the same atmosphere of intimate commun- ion, love and prayer that was in the Holy Family.” our volunteers and supporters who make this work possible. Glory be to God! 8) Engaged couples can also receive an indulgence from praying the rosary together. Food Pantry at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 9) Meditate for at least 30 minutes on the Lord’s Pray- er, because St. Joseph “invites us to rediscover our Bags and boxes of food are available for filial relationship with the Father, to renew fidelity pick up at 80 Sherman St on Tuesdays to prayer, to listen and correspond with profound 8:30 11:00 AM. Thanks for all your discernment to God’s will.” support! And thank you to the 10)Pray an approved prayer to St. Joseph on St. Joseph volunteers who make this possible. Sunday, the Sunday after Christmas in the Byzantine Catholic tradition. Hands Around the Capitol 11)Celebrate the feast of St. Joseph on March 19 with Saturday, January 23rd an act of piety in honor of St. Joseph. 12)Pray an approved prayer to St. Joseph on the 19th The 48th “Hands Around the Capitol” is scheduled for of any month. Saturday, January 23rd. At 12 noon participants will gather in the parking lot of St. Mary of the Assumption 13)Honor Joseph with an act of piety or approved Church, 41 Western Ave, Augusta. At 12:15 p.m. they prayer on a Wednesday, the day traditionally will march to the Maine State House. All are welcome. dedicated to St. Joseph. 14)Pray to St. Joseph on the Feast of the Holy Family The event has been held annually for 47 years since the onDec. 27. 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion. Participants rally, march, and 15)Celebrate the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on encircle the State House to pray that all will come to May 1 with an act of piety or prayer. realize the value of human life from conception to “All the faithful will thus have the opportunity to commit natural death. FMI visit www.MaineRighttoLife.com themselves, with prayers and good works, to obtain with or call (207) 7820101. the help of St. Joseph, head of the celestial Family of Nazareth, comfort and relief from the serious human and social tribulations that today afflict the contemporary Apostolate of Prayer for Priests world,” the decree signed by Cardinal Mauro Piacenza Let us pray for: said. Jan 10 Bishop Robert Deeley, J.C.D Jan 11 V. Rev. Thomas Murphy; Msgr. Andrew Dubois The elderly, the sick, and the dying who are unable to Jan 12 Rev. Steven Cartwright; Rev. Albin Andrus leave their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic also Jan 13 Rev. Paul Marquis; Rev. Thomas Lee have special permission to receive an indulgence by Jan 14 Rev. Antonio Amato; Rev. Kent Ouellette “offering with trust in God the pains and discomforts” of Jan 15 Rev. Harold Moreshead; All Deceased Priests their lives with a prayer to St. Joseph, hope of the sick Jan 16 Msgr. Charles Murphy; Rev. Aurelijus Gricius, O.F.M. and patron of a happy death. The decree notedthat in this instance the person must have the intention of fulfilling, as soon as possible, the Have something to put in the bulletin? Send an email three usual conditions for an indulgence, as well asa to: [email protected] detachment from sin. The deadline is Friday, January 15th for January 24th. Thank you! https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fifteenways togainanindulgenceintheyearofstjoseph81304
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STEWARDSHIP
Offertory for December 2427
Inpew & mail Christmas WeShare Totals Cathedral 5,222.00 4,683.00 2,542.86 12,447.86 St. Christopher 1,255.00 2,494.00 106.02 3,855.02 St. Peter 2,062.00 4,182.00 637.07 6,881.07 St. Louis 353.00 1,500.00 48.18 1,901.18 Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 688.00 1,433.00 651.06 2,772.06
Offertory for January 13
Inpew & mail Solemnity WeShare Totals Cathedral 8,630.00 507.00 4,197.15 13,334.15 St. Christopher 1,628.00 1,284.00 730.08 3,642.08 St. Peter 2,158.00 121.00 1,231.42 3,510.42 St. Louis 2,521.00 146.00 604.66 3,271.66 Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 767.00 252.00 1,018.38 2,037.38
As our bulletin publishing deadlines return to normal, here is the catch up of recent offertory totals. As always, thank you for your wonderful and needed support of our parishes!
Employment Opportunities
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2021 Offertory Envelopes Ready for Pickup Offertory envelopes are ready and available for pick up in the back of each of our parishes. If you need help picking up your envelopes this year, or would like to be added to the list of those who have their own box of envelopes, we are happy to help. Please contact the Pastoral Center at 7737746. Thank you for helping to support your parish!
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PORTLAND PENINSULA & ISLAND PARISHES
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Saint Louis Parish Intencje Mszalne Saturday, January 9, 2021 Sunday, January 10, 2021 4:00 PM Mary Sandelin by Cathy Rand 11:30 AM Joseph Nowak by Estate Sunday, January 10, 2021 Sunday, January 17, 2021 8:00 AM Fr. James Knox by Bob Schwartz 11:30 AM Lucy McDonough & Fr. Ronald Sermak 10:00 AM Atilio DeAngeris by The English Family by Kaz 12:00 PM H & S John & Mary Allen & Fams., Wyatt & Rebecca Pinkham, Jacob Hathorne, Robert Ric- comini, Pope Francis, all the priests of the Church, Conversion of Sinners, Spread of the Saint Peter Parish Latin Mass and Souls in Purgatory by Rebecca Saturday, January 9, 2021 Allen 5:15 PM Bert Grenier & Ronald Malone by Helen Monday, January 11, 2021 Sunday, January 10, 2021 12:15 PM Mary McCue by Estate 9:00 AM Hannah, Mazine, & Peter by Peter & Ann Gribbin Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:15 PM Holy Souls in Purgatory by Anonymous Monday, January 11, 2021 7:00 AM Rose Rumo by Michael & Donna Hutchins Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:15 PM Marie Kane by Don & Pauline Hontz Tuesday, January 12, 2021 7:00 AM Mary T. Papi by Donna Bailey Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:15 PM Daniel J. Desmond by Bill Murphy Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:00 AM Deborah Weldon by Mark & Roberta Hutchins Friday, January 15, 2021 10:00 AM Dr. Francis Curran by Susan & Russell Correia Thursday, January 14, 2021 7:00 AM Giuseppe Ruotolo Saturday, January 16, 2021 by Anthony & Phyllis Mancini 4:00 PM The Sanchas Family by Cathy Rand Friday, January 15, 2021 Sunday, January 17, 2021 7:00 AM Robert Albano by Charles & Maryann Bonetti 8:00 AM Fr. John Feeney by Bob Schwartz 10:00 AM Charles Moore by Fran & Sam Wilson Saturday, January 16, 2021 12:00 PM H & S Paul Gerrard by Family 5:15 PM Joseph A. DiPietro by Wife & Family Sunday, January 17, 2021 9:00 AM Josephine & Samuel Cavallaro Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish by Daughter Mary Lou Guerra Sunday, January 10, 2021 10:30 AM Judith Ntimarishavu by Family 12:30 PM Our Deceased Family & Friends Sunday, January 17, 2021 10:30 AM Judith Ntimarishavu by Family 12:30 PM Our Deceased Loved Ones
Saint Christopher Parish Please pray for the repose of the souls Sunday, January 10, 2021 of our faithful departed, especially: 10:00 AM Parishioners of the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes by Pastor Nicholas D’Alfonso, Sr. Dominic Aceto Sunday, January 17, 2021 10:00 AM Parishioners of the Portland Peninsula & Island May their souls find their rightful resting place Parishes by Pastor in the eternal presence of our Risen Lord.
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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 foyers. 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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