The Central Maine Catholic Community Of St. Michael Parish United by Christ’s love, Strengthened by Word and Sacraments, Serves God’s people in a spirit of hope! Parish Mission Statement

December 14, 2014 The Central Maine, “Capital Region” Catholic Community ● Est. 2007

Sacred Heart 12 Summer St.., Hallowell St. Augustine 75 Northern Ave., Augusta

St. Denis 298 Grand Army Rd., Whitefield

St. Francis Xavier 130 Route 133, Winthrop

St. Joseph 110 School Street, Gardiner

St. Mary 41 Western Avenue, Augusta

St. Michael School 207-623-3491 www.smsmaine.org Pastoral Center 24 Washington Street Augusta, ME 04330 207-623-8823, Fax: 623-7574 [email protected] www.stmichaelmaine.org HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am-1pm

Pastoral Council meetings are held on the 1st Monday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pastoral Center

Diocese of Portland Website www.portlanddiocese.net www.catholicscomehome.org

John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” — Jn 1:26-27

Our Sacramental Information Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is usually oEvangelizationlic and have never celebrated CTeamonfirmation Eucharist to the Sick: We ask family or friends celebrated at the last Mass on any weekend in and would like to call Sr. Carol Martin 623- to let us know when someone is in a nursing 8823. home or home bound so the Eucharist may be eachToday of our St. Churches Michael except Parish during will Lent.commission First our newly established Evangelization Team. You may be wondering what this is all time parents must attend a pre-Baptism class Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Pastoral Cen- offered to them. Please call the Pastoral Center priorabout. to the Baptism, Godparents should be ter and make arrangements at least six months at 623-8823 and we will make the arrangements present if possible. Please call Gail Gould at the in advance of your wedding date. Couples must for a Eucharistic Minister to visit them. PastoralOver Centera year ago tothe the Diocese birth of yourof Portland baby. beganattend an effort a preparation to invite parishes program to prior deepen to the their parishioners’Initiation Process involvement: Are you in interested the “New in be- Evangelization”. Our team will be commissionedwedding to .assist in the deepening of our faith and comingappreciation a Catholic of our or Church do you knowand the someone SacramentSacraments. of Reconciliation: With a renewed Saturdays commitment 3:00 - to Sacramentand a deeper of the love Sick for: Please our Fathercall the andPastoral Jesus Christwho his is? SonFor morethrough information the power contact of theSr. Carol 3:30Holy at St. Spirit, Joseph, our St. hearts Augustine will and be St.more Francis fervently Center strengthened during the tocourse witness of a loved to the one’s spread illness of God’sMartin Good 623 News-8823. to all those we encoun- Xavier and at St. Denis on Sunday at 10:30 am., so that the person may be given this healing or ter.by personal request. consolation. This Sacrament may also be ad- Sacrament of Confirmation: If you are a Cath- ministered at Church before or after any Mass. We all recognize that we are living in a challenging world. The Church’s response to this reality is to more effectively proclaim in hope thePastoral Gospel of CenterChrist through a “New Evangelization”. The St. Michael Evangelization Team is the beginning of our local participation623 in that-8823 effort.

Rev.Working Francis within P. Morin our parish and with our parish groups we will: Administrator Fr. Pauldeepen Sullivan, our ownS.J. evangelization by strengthening our faith and commitment to Christ;  Parochialincrease Vicaropportunities for building up our Catholic faith within the St. Michael Parish community; Gail Gouldcreate a welcoming community that will be home to those seeking faith, hope and love through Christ;  Pastoralevangelize Life ourCoordinator lapsed brethren, i.e. those Catholics we know, perhaps in our own families, whose faith has become dormant Noreenfor Hare various reasons by inviting them to experience anew the beauty and truth of an active relationship with Christ and his BusinessChurch; Manager Anthony evangelize Cipolle our Central Maine community through the power of our lives, our faith, our welcoming parish and our active wit- Seminarianness to the Good News. Peggy Contreras OverAdministrative the course of Assistant the coming weeks and months you will begin to hear of and experience efforts to carry out these goals within David Desjardins the present structures and activities of our parish ministry and life that already exist here at St. Michael Parish. Property Manager Joseph Kus HereSexton are some of the upcoming events that will soon be happening. Be sure to check the bulletin, our Parish website www.stmichaelmaine.org or call the Pastoral Center for more information.

Joan Callahan JanuaryFaith Formation-February 2015 AnthonySpeaker DumontDon Smith will be presenting six sessions on the New Evangelization Sexton MarlaLent 2015Duperry “A MusicQuick Ministry Journey Coordinator Through the Bible” Adult Faith Formation program (6 weeks) Lisa Frost ParishBookkeeper Mission retreat on “The Compassionate Life” March 7-11 directed by Passionist Father Andrew O’Reilly Angela Goulette NovenaMiddle for and Evangelization High School Youth Ministry Coordinator SarahIn the Handy meantime, we invite you to read and ponder Pope Francis’ Encyclical on “The Joy of the Gospel” and perhaps check out someFaith of theseFormation speakers on YouTube: Ryan Matthew Harmon Kelly, Fr. Robert Barron, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Scott Hahn. Sexton KarenYou can Jones visit http://dynamiccatholic.com/ to get free books and CDs that might just change your outlook on our faith. Also, you canFaith visit Formationthe U.S. Council of Catholic Bishop’s web site for additional information: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/ Sr.how Carol-we -Martinteach/new -evangelization/ Faith Formation, Initiation Coordinator

Doreen Mason Bulletin Editor Evangelization Team Members Fr. William Modlin MarthaRetired Nielsen Walter Foster Karen Jones Staci Pelligrini Rev.Joe Mr. Nielsen Walter Foster Dylan O’Brien Martin Spahn Gail Gould AnthonyDeacon Cipolle Jayne Wakefield Tom MacMaster Sr. Carol Martin Rev.Dan Mr. Harrington Jeffrey Lewis Jim Hebert Wilson Velasquez Fr. Frank Deacon

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PLEASE NOTE: If St. Michael School is cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather, morning Mass at all worship sites of St. Michael Parish will be canceled. The Pastoral Center will also follow the same cancellations and delays as St. Michael School. Please watch WCSH6 for these announcements. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS: The offering for Mass Intentions is $10. We Friday, December 19 strive to accommodate requests for Mass Intensions, however, due to 7:30 am St. Augustine–Clement Belanger requested by changing Mass schedules, Mass Intentions may have to be moved. We Brenda Willette appreciate your patience and understanding. The practice of requesting 8:30 am St. Joseph–Germaine Fortin requested by a Mass to be offered for deceased loved ones is a beautiful and wonder- Rosaire & Ginette Coiulombe ful part of our Catholic tradition. In our Parish there are many requests for Mass intentions, as a way to allow as many as possible, please be 4th Sunday of Advent mindful of the limited number of Mass times available. We also need Saturday, December 20 to make times available for the recently deceased. If you are requesting 4:00 pm St. Augustine–Adelard Veilleux requested by more than one mass intention, please visit the pastoral office to sched- his wife Louisette & Children ule. It is not efficient for the office to process multiple mass intentions 4:00 pm St. Francis–Louis Letourneau requested by over the phone. Mass Intentions may be requested by postal mail but Robert & Agnes Letourneau must include the offering and the Masses cannot be guaranteed. 4:00 pm St. Joseph–Emile Pazdziorko requested by wife Catherine & Family 3rd Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 13 Sunday, December 21 4:00 pm St. Augustine–Russell Cotnoir Sr. requested by 7:00 am St. Mary–Lee McGuire requested by loving wife his wife Sylvia Linda & Family 4:00 pm St. Francis–David Ketchen requested by 9:00 am St. Francis–Kevin Kluzak requested by Denise & Family Kathy Kluzak 4:00 pm St. Joseph–Germaine Fortin requested by 9:00 am St. Joseph–Parishioners of St. Michael Robert Shislaine Longchamps 9:30 am St. Mary–Raoul Grenier requested by Rita & Jean Paul Fortin Sunday, December 14 11:00 am St. Augustine–Gerald & Bertha Ayotte requested 7:00 am St. Mary–Loretta Lajoie requested by her husband by their Family Wilfred 11:00 am St. Denis–Jacques Allaire requested by Louise & 9:00 am St. Francis–Bob Larsen requested by Guy Brochu & Family his wife Donna 11:00 am Sacred Heart–Cesidio & Amelia Paglia requested 9:00 am St. Joseph–Leandre Poulin requested by daughters by son Frank Paglia Lucia & Nicole 9:30 am St. Mary–Deceased family members of Arlene Laliberte Family requested by Arlene & Family 11:00 am St. Augustine–Leon & Beatrice Cote requested by Lorraine & Arthur Philbrick The Sanctuary Candle burns this week at: 11:00 am St. Denis–Parishioners of St. Michael 11:00 am Sacred Heart–Ida Bouchard requested by her son Richard Parent St Augustine WEEKDAY for Leon & Beatrice Cote at the request of Lorraine & Arthur Philbrick Monday, December 15 7:30 am St. Augustine–Barbara Anne Fee requested by her St. Francis daughter Jennifer for David Ketchen 8:00 am St. Francis–Joseph F. Cornette Jr. requested by at the request of Denise & Family Ralph & Dorothy Cornette 8:30 am St. Joseph–Gary MIchaud requested by St Mary Joan Moore for Salena Arbour

Tuesday, December 16 at the request of mother Diane & Family 7:30 am St. Augustine–Arthur & Estelle Levesque requested St Monica by their Grandchildren for Leon Beatrice Cote Wednesday, December 17 at the request of Lorraine & Arthur Philbrick 7:30 am St. Augustine–Phil Fortin requested by wife Jeanne & Scott & Becky 8:00 am St. Francis–Polly Coakley requested by a Friend SANCTUARY CANDLES The offering for Sanctuary candles is $15, Thursday, December 18 at. St. Francis Church please see Liz King 7:30 am St. Augustine–Douglas A. Stark requested by for Mass Intentions and Sanctuary candles. Rita & Lorraine Gilbert

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Questions Catholics ask Christmas

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT DISCIPLESHIP? Mass Times

THE WORD discipleship means “student,” from the Latin discipulus. In ancient times, disciples lived with their teachers night and day and imitated their actions as well as listening to their words. CHRISTMAS EVE Discipleship has a wonderful evolving meaning between the two Testa- ments. Originally it described Israel’s relationship with God. The Lord 4:00 PM St. Augustine was the nation’s ultimate teacher through the instructive power of the 4:00 PM St. Francis Law. Later, the prophets had protégés of their own. The sages of the 4:00 PM St. Mary later Wisdom tradition rooted instead for the domestic school: fathers 4:00 PM St. Denis teaching sons and mothers daughters. 6:00 PM St. Joseph Disciples lived with their teachers until they were ready to become rabbis or prophets themselves. So it was startling when Jesus came 6:00 PM St. Augustine along and made permanent disciples of his followers. “You have only 6:00 PM St. Mary one teacher and father in heaven,” he told them. That harked back to 6:00 PM Sacred Heart the early design of God being the nation’s sole instructor. 6:30 PM St. Francis Perhaps the most intriguing part of Jesus’ invitation to discipleship was 9:00 PM St. Joseph that it took place in the ordinary context of life-a fisherman’s workday- not in a religious setting like the Temple. It required an immediate re- sponse. Discipleship then deepened “along the way” with Jesus, as the past with its possessions and priorities were gradually relinquished in CHRISTMAS DAY favor of a radically new life. —Alice L. Camille 8:00 AM St. Mary PrepareTheWord.com 9:00 AM St. Francis 9:00 AM St. Joseph 10:00 AM St. Augustine OUR PRAYER LIST Julie & Abigayle, Lizzy Abney, Ray Albert, Victoria Armengol, Priscilla Arsenault, Richard Bartlett, Sara Bear, Raymond Beaulieu, Jean Bechard, Kenneth Bechard, Pauline Bechard, Tyler Berry, Angela Birmingham, John Bobrowiecki III, Eleanor Boettger, Insuk Bolduc, Leroy Bosworth, Melissa Bourque, Wyatt Boynton, Shirley Brodeur, Arthur Bubier, Julie Bubier, Rachel Bumford, Mary Burns, Tim Burns, Marie Castonguay, Liane Chap- OUR DEVOTIONS man, Katie Chavie, Tom Child, Joseph Clavet, Michael Cody, Elma Courte- Eucharistic Adoration: nay, Rose Couture, Angela Crocker, Albert Cushing, Cambry Cutter, Su- Sundays 3:00 pm-4:00 pm St. Monica Chapel san Daiuti, Earl Daniels, Gary Davala, Frank and Louise DeAlba, Sera Fridays 12:00 pm-1:00 pm St. Monica Chapel Delgado, Marie Dostie, Armand J Douin, Paula Douin, Elizabeth Dumoulin, Fernand Dumoulin, Jacho Dumoulin, Bill Dunn, Michele Dunn, Bob Dunn, First Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm St. Monica Chapel Larry Eaton, Steve Eiselstein, Ralph Elwell, Glennis Emerson, Peter Ev- 7:00 pm-8:00 pm St. Denis ans, Collette Farrell, Zac Fenwick, Bill Fleming, Kaylee Fortier, Paula Communion Services Fortin, Todd Fowler, Avery Garrison, Germaine M Gilbert, Norman E Gil- Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph bert, Si Gilbert, Linda Giles, Viola Gimount, David Giroux, Shawn Gosselin, Ray Gotreau, Katherine Gray, Tim Greenleaf, Carmelle Gregoire, Paul Guimond, Jason Harris, Luke Hussey Amber Irish, Abby Isakson, Helen Mon & Wed 7:30 a.m. St. Francis Jenner, David Johnson, Nancy Grover Jordan, Barbara Kimball, Gail King Mondays 6:00 p.m. St. Monica Chapel Jr, Kathy Kluzak, Cindy Knight, Cecile Lachance, Leo LaChance, Brian Mondays 6:30 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Lajoie, Mary Lambert, Bernice LaMontagne, Maxine Lamontange, Inge- borg Lapointe, Robert Letourneau, Jamie Levesque, Samantha Lewis, the Lewis Family, Kelli Loos, Mike Luce, David Macissac, Helena Martin, Glo- ria McGuire, Timothy McGuire, Judith McKay, Stephanie Merenda, Crystal Prayer Petitions – Merrill, Dylan Messer, Dorothy Michaud, Linda Mills, Peter Moniz, Ronald Moody, Walter Moody, Jason Morin, Anissa Mort, Maxine Morton, Bob Sacred Heart – Contact Tom or Laura Bourque at 242-6245 or Murch, Matthew Neuhaus, Diane Paine, Walter Panek Jr, Donald Pare, 242-6244 or email them at [email protected]. Jeannie Pare, Korey Pierce, Elaine Pooler, Bea Porter, Gilbert R Poulin, St. Augustine and St. Mary – Petition baskets are located at both Madeleine Poulin, Monica Poulin, Roland & Fanny Poulin, Sara Gomez entrances of the church. These petitions are placed in the Ramirez, Martha Rancourt, Kathy Record, Billie-Joe Reed, Lynn Rich- mond, Kevin Robinson, Angela Rollins, Lucille Rousseau, Rorie Jean Roy, monthly bulletin for our Minister of Praise. Dr Henry Ryan, Kathy Santerre, Audrey Schmidt, Lila Sciuk, Amanda St. Francis Xavier – Please call at 623-8823 to have someone Scott, Jill Scott, Rudy Scott, Alison Sequin, Michelle Shaw, Mary Sheehan, added to the prayer list. Jean Sinclair, Joyce Sisto, Susan Slavet, Pete St Amand, Scott Stanch- St. Joseph – Basket on the offertory table near water font. field, Ginny Stark, Elizabeth Sullivan, Anne Marie Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Stacey Thorndike, Sharon Thorso, John Vansummern, Gloria St. Denis – Please call Jim Dailey at 549-5518 or email him at Vellieux, Rita Violette, Florence Vogt, Eleanor “Ellie” Walker, Sherri Wat- [email protected] son, Titan Welch, Emma Grace Willis, Shelia White, the Whitman Family, Prayer Chain – Do you know someone who needs the power of Lisa Whitmore PLEASE CALL THE PASTORAL CENTER at 623-8823 TO LET US KNOW WHEN TO REMOVE A NAME FROM THE LIST prayer in their life? You can have them put on the prayer chain by calling 626-0133

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Nothing produces a healthy and holy family with more ease than giving God a place in your family life. Sunday Mass is a gift you give your children and a pattern that is imprinted on their hearts. American Catholic/Faith Formation Update ADVENT NATIVITY PLAY Advent begins November 30, 2014. This marks the beginning of Cycle B, and a new liturgical The Faith For- year. We will hear the Gospel of mation children of Mark. Most writers agree that Mark was the first person to St. Denis are write a “Gospel.” The Gospel pleased to present a according to Mark show that live nativity play Jesus was the “Son of God.” At on Christmas Eve the same time, Mark shows that at 3:30pm, fol- Jesus was really human. Mark uses the word ‘immediately’ lowed by Christ- very many times. He wants to emphasize the power of Jesus, mas Eve mass at whose command always brought a quick result. Mark cannot 4pm. What a won- wait to tell everyone about the death and resurrection of Jesus. derful opportunity Mark knew that these two events were “good news” for every- to see our children one. Jesus did not come for people to serve him. Instead, he came to serve other people. He came to give his life as the perform the story of the birth of Jesus on Christmas Eve! price to make many people free. As we enter into our Advent journey of anticipation may we keep in mind that we are entering a time of preparation for two Lost and Found comings—the birth (Incarnation) of Christ and the Second Each church has a lost and found box. If you have lost some- Coming of our Lord. thing or find a lost item at church please ask the Sacristan where the box is. ADVENT RESOURCES The following resources are available at the entrances of all the churches of St. Michael Parish during Advent: The Word Among Us is a book of daily meditations based on the readings of the day.

Light For The World by Ronald Rolheiser is a book of daily Advent reflection and prayer for Advent.

Give us This Day is a book with Morning & Evening The Light Is On For You prayer as well as the readings of the day. Monday – December 15 The Little Blue Book is a book of six-minute reflections St. Francis Xavier 6:00 – 7:00p.m. on the Advent/Christmas season weekday Gospels. Fr. Frank  Fr. Paul  Fr. Modlin ************************************** Tuesday – December 16 Readings for the Week of December 14, 2014 St. Denis 6:00 – 7:00p.m. Fr. Ralph Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27 ************************************** Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday – December 17 Wednesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Advent Penitential Service Thursday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Friday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 St. Augustine 6:00 – 7:00p.m. Saturday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Fr. Frank  Fr. Paul Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/ Fr. Modlin  Fr. Ralph Lk 1:26-38

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St. Denis Knights of Columbus Discover the Evangelizing Council #1423 Power of Your Parish Christmas Tree Sales Chancery, Portland January 10, 2015 Beginning Friday, November 28th at the (Snow Date: January 17, 2015) Augusta American Legion Hall on Rt. 17 “Discover the Evangelizing Power of Your Parish,” spon- (Eastern Ave.) Sales continue Thursdays sored by the Diocesan Office of Lifelong Faith For- thru Sundays until December 21st. mation, will be held on Saturday, January 10, from 9 Trees are from Pleasant View Tree Farm a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chancery in Portland. The presen- tation will help parish members learn the best practices in Appleton. Freshly cut, custom to most effectively bring people to God and transform groomed and wrapped for easy parish groups into evangelizing, ministerial communi- loading. Trees are $25 each and ties. Presented by evangelization consultants and au- larger sizes are $30 each. thors John and Therese Boucher, topics at the work- Reserve yours EARLY!!! – Sign up shop will include “God’s Call to Share Our Faith with sheet in back of Church and at the Others,” “A Community of Disciples,” and “Maturity and Hall. You can pick up your tree after Collaboration.” For more information or to register, con- Sunday Mass in back of the rectory. tact Gail Gould at the Pastoral Office at 623-8823. Contact: Pete Taylor, 207-542-0820

Looking for more prayer in your life? CARMELITES ARE PRAYers Gospel Faith Sharing Join the Lay Carmelite Community at St. Mon- Come join us for Faith Sharing as we discuss and share the ica the second Thursday of every month from 6-8 pm and we will give you the tools to lead a Word of God for the following weekend. How is this Word contemplative life. For more info call Win- of God helping me to live a better Christian life? We meet throp, HELEN 377-2732; Augusta, RACHEL at 3 PM Wednesdays at the Pastoral Center. For more in- 621-1791; Gardiner, GERALDINE 582-6618. formation contact Sr. Carol-623-8823 or car- [email protected]

Diocese of Portland DIRECTORY OF SEMINARIANS

Boucher, Alexander R.--Catholic University of Amer- ica, 401 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064; Pre-Theology January 2015: St. John’s Seminary, Rosary Makers of Mary Immaculate 127 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135 The regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at 7 p.m. in St. Monica Hall. For more information please call Braley, Christopher M.--Resurrection of the Lord Par- Roger Jean at 623-8500. A sincere thank you for your support ish, 429 Main St, Old Town, ME 04468 of this ministry. Cartwright, Rev. Mr. Steven G.--Pope St. John XXIII Seminary, 558 South Ave., Weston, MA 02493

Cipolle, Anthony T.--St. Michael Parish, 24 Washing- The Sisters of Transfiguration ton St., Augusta, ME 04330 Hermitage are once again offering their Traditional English Fruitcakes, Gregory, Matthew J.--Pope St. John XXIII Seminary, as well as Christmas Stollen, Christmas 558 South Ave., Weston, MA 02493 Cookies, Jams, Hot Sauce and other items for your gift giving needs. You can have them shipped Perron, Colby--Our Lady of Providence Seminary, anywhere in the US by calling 445-8031 or you can pick 485 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908 up at their gift shop at 205 Windsor Neck Road in Wind- sor anytime during daylight hours. Help yourself to Upham, Kevin--St. Mary’s Seminary & University, some delicious goodies and help support their life of 5400 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210-1994 prayer for all people.

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St. Michael Men’s Club at Augusta Meets on the third Thursday of the month (December 18th) at 5:30 p.m. in St. Monica Hall.

St. Joseph December 13 & 14—We have 140 families signed up for Christmas Baskets already. We need wrapped gifts with age and sex on them. December 19—Sorting and wrapping gifts from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Augusta Food Bank Update and packing the baskets at 6 p.m. Everyone s invit- In 2014 on average we have had 382 requests per month feeding 911 ed to help. December 20th—We will deliver baskets people. One week's worth of groceries is given to help make ends meet. beginning at 8:30 a.m. Help is needed. For more We have given over 1000 Kids Packs when kids are out of school. We information call Cathy 215-8238. serve Augusta and Manchester residents. We have one employee and more than 80 volunteers. Thank you for your continued support. Much needed items: tuna fish, soups, and canned fruit. St. Augustine & St. Mary

Chrysalis Place — Gardiner Food Center Once again this year we are partnering with the Sal- Please help us with your donations to continue this ministry. We are vation Army to provide Christmas gifts to children of looking mostly for canned goods- peanut butter, tuna and vegetables. local families. Christmas tags were placed on the There is a basket in the back of St. Joseph Church for these collections. giving tree this past weekend. If you take one, Thank you and God bless please remember that gifts must be brought to St Hallowell Food Bank Augustine or St Mary churches (or if you wish to the Needed Items: Soups, pasta & sauce, canned fruits & veggies, pea- Salvation Army) by December 14 at the latest so nut better, canned tuna, ham and chicken, paper products, detergents & that they can be sorted and distributed in time for fabric softeners and personal care items. Items may be dropped off in the basket at Sacred Heart Church. Call Jack Walsh at 333-0947 for Christmas. Gifts should be unwrapped and the Sal- more information. vation Army tag should be attached to the gift. Thanks again for your generosity. Winthrop Food Pantry St Michael Social Justice and Peace Commission” Please Remember: Winthrop Food Pantry Donation Basket in entrance of St. Francis Xavier Church. We can always use peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, pasta and pasta sauces, in addition to per- sonal care products. Ministerial representative: Jeanne Codere 685- 3527. Thank you for your generosity during these difficult times.

St. Denis/Whitefield Food Pantry The St. Denis/Whitefield Food Pantry is located at St. Denis Hall and is Parish Social Ministry Regional Training open the first Friday of every month from 1-3 pm. We rely heavily on Priests, deacons, parish and community volun- food donations by individuals and businesses in the community. Every teers, and parish staff are encouraged to attend dollar raised enables us to purchase $8 worth of food. Call us at 582- Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry 2684 to inquire about volunteer opportunities and to arrange drop-off times for food donations. Regional Training sessions at Holy Family Church on 607 Sabattus Street in Lewiston on Donation Center Saturday, January 24, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The Donation Center is in need of large pieces of furniture such as The training program provides participants with tables, chairs, sofas, bed frames, bureaus, etc. We also need sheet sets, a motivational grounding in the Catholic faith dishes, and blankets. For more information or to donate, please call and its relation to serving those on the margins Shirley Rocque at 622-5172. in your community. Topics will include Catholic Angel Food Suppers social teaching, how to recruit volunteers, a pan- Free Saturday Suppers in Augusta— 5 p.m. el presentation by local parish ministries, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Pleasant St.—1st Saturday of the resources to assist in your ministry. The training month is free to attend. For more information or to reg- South Parish Congregational Church, State and Church Sts.—2nd Saturday of the month ister contact Nancy Nugent at (207) 523-2771 or Green St. Methodist Church—3rd Saturday of the month at [email protected].

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ST. MICHAEL PARISH DISMAS PRISON MINISTRY December 14th—Rebecca Grant, Marian Barker, Dave Leibowitz For more information contact Frank Ober 549-5103.

ST. MICHAEL WEEKLY OFFERING Thank you for your generosity! A pro-life license plate on Maine’s roads has the potential to be the Week of December 7 2013 2014 most effective pro-life message in the state. Choose Life Maine, Inc. wants to Total Offertory $20,097 $21,210 qualify a pro-life license plate in Maine, following in the foot- steps of 29 other states. A Choose Life Maine specialty li- Second Collection cense plate will also provide a source of annual financial sup- The second Collection this weekend is for port to Maine’s Pregnancy Support Centers. To qualify a spe- the Retired Religious Fund cialty license plate for Maine’s roads we need to pre-sell 2,000 license plates. You can help by placing an order with Choose Life Maine. For more information, please call us at 622-0953 or visit us on the web at www.MeChoose-Life.org. CATHOLIC APPEAL 2014 OUR CHURCH AT WORK IN MAINE

Hands for Humanity To date, the Development Office reports: 2014 Total Gift 2014 % of Goal Calling all knitters and Pledged Count Overall Goal crocheters $184,746 607 $220,800 83.67%

We are in need of , scarfs, Envelopes for the Appeal are located in the pews at each mittens and gloves for the fami- Church. Thank you for being a co-worker with Christ. lies we help at Christmas time. Together we support Our Church at Work in Maine. May Items can be dropped off at the God bless you and your loved ones. Thank you for your generosity! Pastoral Center. Thank you!!!

Cleaning Positions Available The work is part-time cleaning parish proper- ties, 12-15 hours weekly. Cleaning churches entailing vacuuming, cleaning of bathrooms, dust and damp mopping floors, dusting and spot cleaning. If interested in helping us maintain our beautiful properties, please come to the Pastoral office and fill out an application.

Army Lt. Col. Heidi Baird, MT1/SS Jason Bergeron, Ens. Joshua Bergeron, Lt. Col Richard Bickel, MD, Helena Blake, Lt. John Bobrowiecki III, Daniel Bolin, Army Specialist Wade , Lt. Dave Bundy, SSgt. Derrick Crosby, Lt. Adam d-Ambra, PFC Rest in Peace Colby Dufresne, WO2 Joe Emery, Nick Emery WO1, Staff Sgt. Please keep in your prayers the following who Eric Hachey, Master Sargent Stephen Hanley, Brett Hornecker, died recently: George Poulin. May his soul PFC James Hubert, Lt. Rachel Hudson, Army Spc. Nicholas and all the souls of the faithful departed, Lachapelle, Michael Layne, Army EOD, Sgt. Daniel Mowatt, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. George O'Keefe, Jr., Gregory Perkins, Lt. Col. Richard R. Rou- AMEN. May God bless his family and friends leau, Lt. Col. Robert Rouleau, Pvt. 2nd Class Joshua Roy, Lt. Morgan Spiliotis, PFC Walter Sims, Sgt. Kevin Townley, Sgt. with His consolation and peace. Scott Turgeon, Army Specialist Brandon Vashon, Lance Corp. Daniel Welch, USMC, Capt. Andrew Zikowitz

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In the Spirit of the Catholic tradition, united by Christ’s love, St. Michael School’s mission is to educate, nourish, develop and inspire the body, mind and spirit of its students and staff.

St. Michael School would like to St. Michael thank all of the knitting groups and individuals who have donated mit- School tens, hats, scarves, and slippers to Scholarships our school this year. They surely have come in handy so far this winter Supporting the school in memory of someone who was dedi- and the students so enjoy wearing these items. cated to the mission of Catholic Schools is a meaningful way to keep their memory alive while contributing to the educa- tion of a child.

Christmas Card The St. Michael Annual Fund allows us to strengthen our existing programs, fund future initiatives, and provide Stocking Stuffer scholarships for families in need. Christmas Card Stocking Stuffers are like raffle tickets. The recipient receives a Christmas Card with a number ______Yes, I want to support the printed at the bottom which is put into a monthly draw- St. Michael School Annual Fund ing. Each month winners are drawn for prize amounts which are mailed to the winner. All numbers go back The Chrisanne Burns Scholarship Fund was established into the drawing each month for another chance to win, in 1993 and has benefited many students. St. Michael no matter how many times they have already won School is grateful to the Burns family for making these throughout the year, for a chance to win up to $1,350 funds available to aid with tuition for families in need . next year! This makes a great gift for those “hard to buy for” on your Christmas list. They sell for $10 each and _____ Yes, I want to support the are a great way to support St. Michael School. To buy Chrisanne Burns Scholarship Fund.

your Christmas Card Stocking Stuffers, contact your favorite St. Michael School student or stop by the school A check for $______is enclosed. office. Thank you for your continued support! ___ In Honor of ______

___ In Memory of ______2nd Annual ___ This is an anonymous donation Scrapbooking Extravaganza Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 8 am to 6 pm Name: ______St. Michael School Gymnasium (more information to come) Address: ______

City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______

Email: ______2015 Calendars Orders are now being taken for the 2015 I am an Alumni of: St. Michael School Calendar. They are $15  St. Augustine School  St. Mary School each. In the calendars, you will find class class of ______photos, staff photos, student’s birthdays, school events, and more. If you would like to purchase this Please make checks payable to unique and handy keepsake, please stop by the school St. Michael School. office. 56 Sewall Street Augusta, ME 04330 We have established a St. Michael School Endowment Fund through the Catholic Foundation of Maine. For information on A Gift to the Annual Fund was received how to support this Fund, please call Elizabeth Badger at the In Memory of Pauline Morin Bishop’s office in Portland at (207) 773-6471. Please remember that gifts to St. Michael School are tax-deductible as allowable by law

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