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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 Pastoral Center We, the people of the Portland Peninsula and in Guild Hall Island Parishes, are a diverse and multicultural 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 [email protected] proclamation of the Gospel, and service to our www.PortlandCatholic.org neighbor. We welcome all to share in the beauty 207-773-7746 of our Catholic faith and traditions as we strive to witness the love of Jesus Christ present among us. Bob McDermott Pastoral Life Coordinator Carolyn Mitchell Pastoral Associate Deacon Luis Sanclemente Business Coordinator Katie McKenzie Administrative Assistant Matt Dufour Facilities Manager Maureen DeGrinney Bulletin Editor Melissa Maurais Director of Faith Formation Rebecca Jensen Office Manager PASTORAL CORNER JULY 11, 2021 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Maybe the work is best left to the professionals. That’s how many people view the preaching of the Gospel. That’s the stuff priests, religious, deacons, lay ministers, and other professional Church people do. It has little to do with me. Well, that’s not really true. The fact of the matter is that preaching the Gospel has everything to do with you, with all of us who are baptized members of the Body of Christ. Nobody gets off the hook from that job. The question is, however, how do we do it? Well, there’s a safe way, which many choose, to preach the Gospel — and the risky way. The safe way pretty much keeps the Gospel in church and around like-minded people. I say my prayers, go to Mass, contribute to the food pantry, tithe, and attend Bible Study. That pretty much covers the bases, right? Wrong. The risky way is the more challenging way and for many, the “road less traveled.” Imagine those first disciples going out and into people’s homes. They must have had some amazing conversations with folks about God’s kingdom, changing their hearts, forgiving sins, and looking at the world differently. They must have met people who were hurting, exiled from their communities, neglected, lost, or living self-insulated lives in a society that served the rich and neglected the poor. While there were many who welcomed what they had to say and the conversations they had, there were others who no doubt rejected them and literally tossed them out on their ears! The Gospel, while being a message of joy and hope, is not always received well by those who are very comfortable keeping things as they are. The risky way involves example and conversation. We have to take the Gospel from church and carry it with us wherever we go. What kinds of conversations do we have with others? We interact with those closest to us, in our work, social circles, institutions, corporations, in politics, and beyond. Our conversations with others reveal a great deal about how we see things and what we consider important. If we are really interested in seeing God’s vision for the world succeed, then we will talk about it. It will become a part of our everyday conversation and find its way into our interactions with others. How will we preserve the dignity of human life and encourage others to have a relationship with God? We must be the example, live value centered, virtuous lives, stand against injustice, combating racism, and learn ways to resolve conflicts without violence. If we are going to succeed going forward, we have to find a way to bring our prayer centered lives into the marketplace. Our conversations have to change. Not everyone wants to hear what the Gospel has to say. That’s a risk God asks us to take. ©LPi Readings for the week of July 11, 2021 Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 10:34—11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 [cf. 33]/Mt 11:20- 24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7 [8a]/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27 [8a]/Mt CATHOLIC TRIVIA – JUST FOR FUN 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10—12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18 [13]/ What is the name of the holy sacrament that is Mt 12:1-8 for people who are in danger of dying or have Saturday: Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 13-15/Mt 12:14- 21 a serious illness? Next Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34 a) Holy Orders Observances for the week of July 11, 2021 b) Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time c) Penance Monday: d) Anointing of the Sick Tuesday: St. Henry Wednesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Answer: d Thursday: St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Friday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saturday: BVM ©LPi Next Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Prayer & Activity Schedule Sunday, July 11 Thursday, July 15 Sunday Mass Cathedral 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mass St. Peter ** 9:00 a.m. Bible Study St. Christopher 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral 10:00 a.m. Daily Mass Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass St. Christopher ** 10:00 a.m. Holy Hour St. Louis 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 10:30 a.m. English/French Friday, July 16 Sunday Mass St. Louis ** 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. English/Polish Daily Mass Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral Chapel Latin 12:00 p.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17 Spanish Outdoor Rosary Cathedral Lawn 12:00 p.m. Azande Service St. Peter 3:00 p.m. Confession Cathedral Chapel 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Cathedral 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 12 Vigil Mass Our Lady Star of the Sea 5:15 p.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Vigil Mass St. Peter 5:15 p.m. Daily Mass Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 18 Tuesday, July 13 Sunday Mass Cathedral 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter * 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mass St. Peter ** 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass St. Christopher ** 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. English/French Daily Mass Cathedral Chapel 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass St. Louis ** 11:30 a.m. Holy Hour Cathedral Chapel 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. English/Polish Confession Cathedral Chapel 6:10 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral Chapel Latin 12:00 p.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 12:30 p.m. Spanish Azande Service St. Peter 3:00 p.m. * St. Anthony Devotion follows Mass ** Rosary begins half an hour before Mass FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER RETURNS WITH A BANG! Our own Parish of Sacred Heart/St. Dominic manned the Cathedral parking lot selling spots for the July 4th fireworks at Monjoy Hill. The volunteer group headed by Kim worked hard and brought in $1,248 in funds raised for the parish. Great job all! Kimberly Macdonald QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK First Reading: Please note: The priest Amaziah was threatened by the visions of the Lord received by Amos that warned of Israel’s destruction. Amos’ defense is that he was chosen by God to prophesy. We are now circulating the offertory When has your faith been a threat to others? baskets through the pews. Thank you Second Reading: for your prayerful support of your Paul speaks of the abundance of blessings we receive from parish! God as believers in Jesus Christ. Paul asserts these blessings make us “holy and without blemish” before God. To whom in your life should you share this message of hope and re- Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - Let us pray for: demption? Gospel: July 11 Bishop Robert Deeley, J.C.D. During his public ministry, Jesus commissioned the Twelve July 12 Rev. Kevin Hughes, S.J.; Rev. Arockisamy Santhiyagu July 13 Rev. Dominic Savio, H.G.N.; Rev. James Doran Apostles to evangelize by preaching repentance and healing July 14 Rev. Emile Dube; Rev. Apolinary Kavishe, A.J. the sick and demon possessed. What do you see as effective July 15 Rev. Robert Lupo; Rev. Eddy Morin tools for evangelization today? July 16 V. Rev. Richard Malo; Rev. James Martel July 17 Rev. Kevin Upham; Rev.