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March 28, 2021  Goodshepherd@Portlanddiocese.Org ǀ ǀ (207) 2823321  Good Shepherd Parish March 28, 2021 [email protected] ǀ www.goodshepherdparish.us ǀ (207) 2823321 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 St. Anne Chapel 271 Main St. 6 Saco Ave. 404 Goodwins Mills Rd. 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. 178 Elm St. Saco, ME 04072 OOB, ME 04064 Lyman, ME 04002 Biddeford Pool, ME 04006 Biddeford, ME 04005 GǐǐDž SljdžǑljdžǓDž PǂǓNJǔlj ǀ PǂǍǎ SǖǏDžǂǚ ǀ MǂǓDŽlj 28, 2021 Series ǀ Saints of the 20th Century, Frontline Heroes of the Faith Blessed Vicente Vilar David His workers saw him, not only as their boss but also as a caring fa- ther. He was concerned that they would be treated with the justice By Fr. Brad Morin and dignity to which all workers have a right. In the summer of 1936, the Spanish Civil War was at its peak in The youngest of eight children, Blessed Vicente was born to a ce- Valencia. The persecution of Catholics and of the Church by the gov- ramics manufacturer and his wife on erning regime was also very intense. Blessed Vicente, who had been June 28, 1889, in Valencia, Spain. teaching at a ceramics trade school, was fired because of his Catholic His parents were devoted to their beliefs. He bravely continued to encourage other Catholics and to Catholic faith and their children re- give the Priests whatever support and help he could by protecting ceived a good Christian education. their whereabouts and hiding them in his home. After attending a school run by the On February 14, 1937, he was called to appear before a tribunal and Piarist Fathers, Blessed Vicente en- commanded to stop his activities on behalf of the Catholic Church. rolled at a technical school and Blessed Vicente replied that being a Catholic was his greatest calling earned an industrial engineer’s de- and he would not give up, even if it meant death. He was immediate- gree. ly sentenced to be executed. He was permitted to see his wife and At the aged of 33, Blessed Vicente encouraged her with words of faith and conviction. He publicly for- married a young woman named Isabel gave his persecutors and enemies. As he was being taken away on the (died 1993) and the two lived a model morning of February 14, 1937, his wife called out to him and said, Christian life together. Blessed Vi- “See you tomorrow.” Vicente replied, “Until tomorrow or in heav- cente became involved in his Parish, en!” Minutes later he was shot to death, on the very same day he was helping the Priests however he could. arrested. He spread fundamental Christian The ceramics factory workers were outraged. In protest at Blessed morals among his fellow colleagues Vicente’s execution, they went on strike for three days. They told the and was known for his deep commit- socialist officials who tried to prevent their strike, “You have robbed ment to charitable works in the name of the poor. He served as an us of our employer and our father. Because he was prudent, kind and industrial engineer in his own ceramics farm that he had inherited and concerned for our working conditions, we not only respected him, we oversaw, with three of his brothers, after the premature death of their loved him.” parents. David also held several important municipal positions where Blessed Vicente was Beatified on October 1, 1995 by St Pope John he put the social teachings of the faith into full practice and was re- Paul II. His death by violent hands was recognized as a true Martyr- nowned for his deep commitment to fundamental values and tradi- dom for the faith. tional principles. Youth organizations were also a forum for his work, Our faith applies to every aspect of our lives. In our family and so- as well as a range of parish activities. cial life, our time at school, our time spent working, we are called to He also took over the management of his father’s ceramics factory. put into practice the values that Jesus taught in the Gospel. LET US PRAY Rest in Peace ǀ Barbara Ellis (born 1956) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Alice Paquette (born 1929) ǀ Roy Theriault (born 1950) April 11 Marcel Valliere (born 1937) Join us on Divine Mercy Sunday at 3pm, Most Holy Trinity Church for a Holy Hour and Ser- The Sanctuary Lamps are burning this week at Most Holy Trini- vice. ty, St. Joseph, and St. Margaret ǀ In memory of Roger, Alice & Confessions will be available beginning at 2:30pm. Kathryn Casavant, Jackie Roberge, and Murielle Martin. Livestream Prayer Opportunities ǀ The parish continues to Saint of the Week ǀ Become aware of God, in whose presence you livestream the 4pm mass at Most Holy Trinity on Saturday evenings are while you pray . Then take a formula of prayer and recite it and makes that mass available afterwards for viewing on the parish with perfect attention both to the words you are saying and to the website, Person to whom you are saying them. St John Climacus (579649), www.goodshepherdparish.us/livestreamedmasses. Author of Ladder of Divine Ascent, Feast Day March 30 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests ǀ March, April 2021 COLLECTIONS 28. Rev. James L. Nadeau, Rev. Joseph R. McKenna 29. All Priests 30. Rev. Andrew Bisson OFM, Rev. Jacob C. George Special Collection Next Weekend ǀ Clergy health and pension, and 31. Rev. Aurelijus Gricius OFM, Msgr. Charles M. Murphy emergency needs. Please support our Clergy Health and Pension pro- 1. Rev. Constanzo Piselli, Rev. Antony Pichai Muthu HGN grams that provide for the needs of our Diocesan priests and also 2. Rev. Roland P. Nadeau, Rev. Dominic Savio HGN defray the cost of unexpected diocesan needs. 3. Rev. Amandus B. Sway AJ, Rev. Eugene J. Gaffey Special Collection Good Friday ǀ This Special National Collection supports the Catholic Church in the Holy Land. Clergy Fr. Timothy Nadeau, Pastor ǀ Rev. Brad Morin, Easter Sunday ǀ Easter Sunday is the celebration of the Resurrection Parochial Vicar ǀ Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar of our Lord Jesus Christ! Easter represents the fulfillment of God's Deacons Robert Parenteau ǀ Kevin Jacques ǀ Rick Huot promises to mankind. The greatest Feast of the Christian calendar. Office ǀ 2823321 ǀ Available by phone 8:30am to noon because of COVID19; look for notice of change in office hours in weekly bulletin GǐǐDž SljdžǑljdžǓDž PǂǓNJǔlj ǀ PǂǍǎ SǖǏDžǂǚ ǀ MǂǓDŽlj 28, 2021 PARISH LITURGIES ǀ MASS INTENTIONS NOTICES INDOOR CAPACITIES RAISED TO 50% SAFE footing ǀ We are in the season when daytime temperatures can lead to melting of snow and ice, but sunset and overnight Beginning Friday, March 26, Governor Mills has increased the freezing can create hazardous conditions for the next morning. capacity for churches to 50%. After reviewing all churches in This is a real challenge for maintenance staff. We want everyone Good Shepherd Parish taking into account social distancing, we to avoid any undue risk. Please be careful and watch your step! are able to seat the following: SHEPHERDS OF HOPE Most Holy Trinity M 175 Shepherds of Hope pledges ǀ For parishioners who have not made a St. Joseph M 225 pledge, we need your help. Please pray about St. Margaret M 160 taking that step. There are cards at each St. Philip M 60 church or the parish office to fill out or take home for prayerful consideration. Registration is required for weekend and Holy weekday Masses. Bring pledge to the office or mail to: Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St., Weekend Mass registration is required. You can register online Saco. through our website, https://goodshepherdparish.us/registerfor Note ǀ Any checks, cash can be dropped in mass, or call 2824812 and a member of our staff will help you. collection basket, inside a blank envelope Weekday Mass registration for St. Joseph is not required, except for and must have a name and ID number to re- Holy Days. Holy Day weekday Masses do require registration. ceive credit. Check payments should be made out to: Good Priests are honoring all Mass intentions previously scheduled. Mass Shepherd Parish; “Shepherds Of Hope” in memo line. intentions will be celebrated on the date indicated but not necessarily Current totals ǀ 783 household gifts ǀ $1,487,217 ǀ 74% of goal at the requested time and location. We will announce changes on our Cash collected, available for projects as of Jan. 31 ǀ $782,979 website. We need and appreciate your understanding during this unusual time. Shepherds of Hope Pledge Payments ǀ Please note that if you intend to use ACH or credit card for payment and/or installments on pledge, Saturday, March 27 you must do so by signing into the parish’s online giving service, 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity Mass (Livestreamed): Vince WESHARE. Please do not include bank account information or cred- Pribish 4:00 pm St. Margaret Mass: Conrad Picard it card number on pledge card. Go to the parish website to sign up and make a payment or set up a recurring payment schedule. If you 4:30 pm St Philip Mass: Raoul & Cecile Ferland decide to use WESHARE, mark that on your pledge card so we han- Sunday, March 28, ǀ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord dle the pledge properly.
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