Our Lady of Hope Parish OUR LADY OF HOPE and ST. BRIGID SCHOOL

A Jesuit Ministry June 26 / June 27, 2021 Thirteenth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME www.ladyofhopemaine.org Celebrating the Ignatian Year 2021-2022 Follow us on social media to stay connected! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofhopemaine/

Pastoral Office, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103-2540 207-797-7026 email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM The office is closed on Fridays except by appointment (including phone calls). Phone messages left at any time are returned as soon as possible on the next regular work day. NOTICE - Please watch our website (https://www.ladyofhopemaine.org) or Facebook (https:// www.facebook.com/ourladyofhopemaine/) for the most recently updated information (www.ladyofhopemaine.org). There is about a week "lag time" from when the bulletin is completed and when you see it. The Parish Office is open Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 4;00 PM. Fridays continue to be by appointment only. www.ladyofhopemaine.org 02 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary

Fr. Paul Sullivan S.J. Fr. Kevin Hughes S.J. Fr. John d ’Anjou S.J. Fr. Vincent Curtin S.J. Pastor Parochial Vicar Senior Priest Senior Priest

Mary Cafazzo Linda McCormack Jean Ingalls Sandra Litcher Andrew Litcher Christopher Landry William Burke Business Mgr. Parish Assistance Office Assistance Faith Formation IT and Maintenance Maintenance School Principal Pastoral Staff Finance Council Fr. Paul Sullivan, S.J.- Pastor Bill Green, Charlie Noyes, Barbara Willey, Fr. Kevin C. Hughes, S.J - Parochial Vicar Ann Campbell, Tim Gibson Fr. John d ’Anjou, S.J.- Senior Priest Fr. Vincent Curtin, S.J. Senior Priest Pastoral Council Rev. Mr. John McAuliffe, Deacon Dermot Bostock, Bill Slavick, Scott Dalton, Parish Musicians Kathy Eliscu, Estelle Lavoie, Jim McCarthy, Nancy Curran Joan Dube Peter Rickett, Karen Welsh Tom Luna Lori Arsenault [email protected]

Office Staff Sacrament of Baptism Mary Cafazzo Parish Business Administrator Please call the Pastoral Office at 207-797-7026 to Linda McCormack Parish Administrative Assistant register for pre-baptism class. Jean Ingalls Office Assistant Melodye Deberadinis School Bookkeeper Sacrament of Marriage Andrew Litcher IT and Maintenance Couples should contact the Pastoral Office at least six Christopher Landry Maintenance months in advance.

Faith Formation Sacrament of Reconciliation [email protected] Saturday - St. Pius X Church 2:30 to 3:00 PM Sandra Litcher-Director of Religious Education or by Appointment

R.C.I.A. RCIA Core Team: Lori Arsenault, Jim Masi, Dick Niles, Father Paul Sullivan S.J. Daily Mass Schedule - Saturday (06/26) - Saturday (07/03) All Masses celebrated at St. Pius X Church are livestreamed, available at the parish website Regular Daily Mass Schedule Mon-Friday 9 :00 AM Regular Weekend Masses Saturday - St. Pius X - 4:30 PM Saturday - St. Pius X - No 8:00 AM during the Summer Sunday - St. Pius X - 7:00 AM Sunday - St. - 8:00 AM Additional Weekly Masses with our Jesuit Community: Sunday - St. Pius X - 9:00 AM School Masses at Cheverus and St. Brigid are Sunday - St. Joseph - 10:00 AM now suspended for the summer months Sunday - St. Joseph - 5:00 PM

Welcoming

Our Lady of Hope seeks to be a welcoming parish. All are welcome here: long-time parishioners, new arrivals, those seeking a spiritual home, those who have been away, members of the LGBTQ community, new Mainers and immigrants. We are all God's children. All welcome.

Mass Intentions nd th Parish Office Hours - Friday July 2 and 9 Arrangements for Mass Intentions for the sanc- On Fridays, the Parish Office is open by appointment tuary candles can be made at the Parish Office nd th and by phone or email. Mass Intentions are be- only. On Friday July 2 and 9 the Office will be closed ing scheduled for all the Masses being celebrat- altogether starting at noon each day. ed in the parish at this time. www.ladyofhopemaine.org Our Lady of Hope Parish 03 All Masses are Open No Reservations Required & All Masses at St. Pius X are Livestream SATURDAY: June 26, 2021 8:00 AM St Pius X Priest Intention Fr. Bob Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 PM St. Pius X John Neuts by his family (Fr. Kevin) SUNDAY: June 27, 2021 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM St. Pius X - For the People of the Parish Living & Deceased (Fr. Vince) 8:00 AM St. Joseph Wanda M. Dudar by the Miller Dudar Family (Fr. Jack) 9:00 AM St. Pius X Paul Norton by his daughter Mary Jane Norton (Fr. Bob) 10:00 AM St. Joseph Fred & Leblond by Ferne & Paul Leblond (Fr. Paul) 5:00 PM St. Joseph Carolyn Peckham by the Knights of Columbus 101 (Fr. Paul) MONDAY: June 28, 2021 9:00 AM St. Pius X Gerard (Jerry) Martel by Ralph Roberts & Bruce (Fr. Jack) Courtoi TUESDAY: June 29, 2021 9:00 AM St. Pius X Ned & Regina McBride by Marie & Dick Coyne (Fr. Vince) WEDNESDAY: June 30, 2021 9:00 AM St. Pius X Charles Harlow by wife, Sylvia & Family (Fr. Bob) THURSDAY: July 01, 2021 9:00 AM St. Pius X John Ford by Helen Stanbro (Fr. Paul) FRIDAY: July 02, 2021 9:00 AM St. Pius X In Memory of All Deceased Parishioners & Families (Fr. Kevin) SATURDAY: July 03, 2021 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 PM St. Pius X Marie O'Connell by Guy O'Connell (Fr. Vince) SUNDAY: July 04, 2021 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM St. Pius X Robert "Bob" Arling Kilbride by Nancy Kilbride (Fr. Jack) 8:00 AM St. Joseph For the People of the Parish Living & Deceased (Fr. Kevin) 9:00 AM St. Pius X William & Jennings by The Family (Fr. Jack) 10:00 AM St. Joseph Fred & David Leblond requested by Ferne & Paul (Fr. Kevin) Leblond 5:00 PM St. Joseph Berlin Castillo by Joy (Fr. Kevin) Scripture for the week of June 27, 2021 The Sanctuary Candle burns this week at 27 Sunday Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 St. Joseph Church 28 Monday Gn 18:16-33/Mt 8:18-22 29 Tuesday Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 30 Wednesday Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Mt 8:28-34 St. Pius X Church 01 Thursday Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 Fred Leblond 02 Friday Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Mt 9:9-13 03 Saturday Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 06/27/2021 to 07/03/2021 04 Sunday Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a Observances for the Week of June 27, 2021 27 Sunday THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 28 Monday St. nd 29 Tuesday Sts. Peter and Paul Monthly Eucharistic Adoration ( July 02 ) 7:00 to 30 Wednesday First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 8:00 PM livestream from St. Pius X Church, Eucharistic 01 Thursday St. Junípero Serra Adoration. Led by Deacon John. All are welcome. 02 Friday St. Bernardino Realino 03 Saturday St. Thomas, Apostle Availability of Holy Communion 04 Sunday FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ministry to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing We encourage people to return to Mass. Our

th Homebound Ministry is once again able to visit The third Sunday July 18 , Fr Kevin will offer the 9:00 those who are regularly not able to come to the AM Mass at St. Pius X that is spoken and also signed in church. We will American Sign Language. discontinue the practice of offering This Mass is also livestreamed. Communion at the Church door following the 9:00 "We in the Church are not called to guard a museum, but AM Mass. This will be the last Sunday it will be to tend a flourishing garden of life." St. John XXIII offered (June 27th). www.ladyofhopemaine.org 04 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Ignatian Year App

During this year in which the is celebrating the 500th anniversary of Ignatius’ “conversion” there are many sources of information available. We will be sharing some here as we are able. Recently we heard of an new app, Journey with Ignatius. This is sponsored by the Institute for Ignatian Studies at Boston College. The app includes suggestions for daily prayer, reflections from students at Jesuit schools, readings and other resources. If you are a person who connects with apps, here is one for you to check out.

We at the Institute are excited to announce the launch of our new app, Journey with Ignatius [Click Here!]! The free app is available now on iOS and Android devices. A Prayer of Blessing and Commitment to Welcome

God our protector, who in Christ befriended the poor, the marginalized, the suspected, and delighted in their company as they did in his, bless the hospitality of this community. Let there be inclusion for those who have been ignored, com- pany for those who have known loneliness and laughter for those who have only known too many tears.

Because the Kingdom of God is open to all, ours must be a community, a place where all can feel safe and welcome.

Because the voice of God is beautiful and creative, the words we speak here must affirm, encourage and enliven all who meet here.

Because God loves and values people, the relationships built and nurtured here must be rich in acceptance and appre- ciation.

Because God has created a world of plenty, this community must challenge inequality, serve the marginalized and en- courage reverence for creation.

Because Jesus spoke of abundance life and showed how it should be lived, may all who live and work here, and all who visit here, discover and show in word and action, the love, the justice and the joy and God’s kingdom.

Peace, Fr. Paul SJ The Ignatian Way for the Ignatian Year

We are now beginning an Ignatian Year for the Society of Jesus and all who follow the ways of Ignatian spirituality. May 20, 2021 is the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius Loyola’s injury during the Battle of Pamplona, which ultimately led to his conversion from soldier to . We here at IgnatianSpirituality.com will be celebrating the year through its conclusion on the Feast of St. Ignatius, July 31, 2022.

First up, we invite you to learn more about the elements of Ignatian spirituality through the Ignatian Way series. This video series, based on materials written by Brian Grogan, SJ, of the Irish Jesuits, has already been a popular feature of our site. But now take advantage of our new e-mail series to accompany the videos. Each week’s message will include a link to one of the Ignatian Way videos, along with related content for further exploration of the themes.

To sign up to receive material from the Ignatian Way series, go to www.ignatianspirtuality.com and click on “The Ignatian Way for the Ignatian Year.” Homebound Ministry The parish Homebound Ministry Team has resumed making regular Communion visits to the homes of parishioners who no longer are able to come to Mass. Please call the Parish Office (207-797-7026) if you or a family member would like to have a Team member visit. A thank you from Fr. Dang who was with us for the Mission Appeal

“Good morning Father Paul, Thank you so much for your hospitality and warm welcome! Please give me the best regards to Father Jack, Vince and especially the parishioners of St. Pius X and St. Joseph’s for their generosity and support. Again, I deeply appreciate your assistance and support for our mission. God bless, father Paul. Fr. John PS: Thank you for connecting me with the Vietnamese people. I truly enjoy to visit their homes.”

www.ladyofhopemaine.org Our Lady of Hope Parish 05 Finance and Administration Weekly Offertory Report Coming 2nd Collections Your Gifts of Stewardship 06-26/27-2021 — Snow Removal and Grounds Care Fund 07-03/04-2021 — Parish Assessment to School Fund June 12 / June 13, 2021 07-10/11-2021 — Mission Co-op First Collection- $7,838.72 envelopes - 164 07-17/18=2021 — Fuel and Energy Fund Second Collection Parish- $872.00 - envelopes – 83 If you have any questions regarding your Second Collection Diocese-$207.00 - envelopes – 18 envelopes, please contact Linda at 207-797-7026 Weshare:(1stCollection Parish)-$2,699.47 Transactions 91 Thank you for your continued support and generous donations. nd Weshare: (2 Collection Parish)- $313.78 Transaction–15 Our Lady of Hope Sebastian Rasle, SJ Prayer Circle Weshare: (Diocesan) - $9.90 Transactions 1 June 2021 Prayer Intentions

TOTAL Parish First Offertory was $10,538.19 We now start the third year of urging parishioners and (In order to meet our budget for this year, our First friends to pray for our parish and other world needs and collection needs to average $13,500.00 per week.) for one another through these prayer intentions and the Thank you for your generosity—God Bless idea of a Parish Prayer Circle. I hope that these intentions and the commitment to pray have been a source of grace May Parish Poor Box Collection and blessing to you and to our parish, school, and world. $ 577.58 1. For the spiritual health, vitality, and financial support of Our Lady of Hope Parish and St. Brigid School. Wayside Soup Kitchen St. Vincent de Paul - June 2. ’ Intention for June - Intention for evangelization- The beauty of marriage. Let us pray for May Checkbook young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in May 2021 Current (month) love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience. Regular Offertory Revenue $48,628.32 3. We pray for a safe summer season in Maine this year: Regular Offertory Expenses $34,092.66 financial success for those who depend on a good Diocesan Assessment-expense $ 0.00 summer, safety on road, sea and lakes, opportunity for Total $14,535.66 family gatherings, blessings on those whose long hours of organizational work, make summer events possible, *includes quarterly assessment courtesy and welcome between residents and visitors Second CollectionRevenue Wayside Soup Kitchen is resuming their evening Snow removal and Grounds Care $ 931.00 meals. Fuel and Energy Fund $2.088.00 We are looking for volunteers to help serve meals on the Maintenance Fund $1,614.00 second Thursday of the month at the Deering Center Assessment for St. Brigid School $1,185.00 Community Church on Brentwood Street. The meals are **Special Collections $1101.00 prepared and delivered by the Wayside Soup Kitchen. Our Total $7,223.00 Lady of Hope volunteers help with set up, serving the meal ** Religious Education, All , All Souls, Solemnity of and then clean up. The hours are 4:30 to 7:00 PM. If you Mary, Christmas flowers can help, Thursday, July 15th. Second Collection Expenses Assessment to St. Brigid School $ 2,139.17 Other Expenses $ 3,634.74 Mass Attendance Weekend of June 12-13 Estimated Total $ 5,773.91 St. Pius X Church 04:30 PM 110 Total After Expenses $ 1,449.09 St, Pius X Church 07:00 AM 56 Thanks St. Joseph Church 08:00 AM 50 Thanks to everyone who “kicked off summer” by sup- St. Pius X Church 09:00 AM porting our Drive-Thru Lobster Roll Dinner on June St. Joseph Church 10:00 AM 55 19th. Special thanks to both K of C Councils for your ex- traordinary work these past months in providing financial St. Joseph Church 05:00 PM 42 support to the parish and giving us a way to, sort of , get Attendance figures are important. This fall we will be together during covid. We owe you! reviewing our Mass schedule to determine which Masses are needed and for which Masses have people willing and able to serve as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, members of the Welcome Ministry. www.ladyofhopemaine.org 06 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Saints This Week Tuesday – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. St. Peter and St. Paul are two of the most well-known saints and are often spoken of as the two men most responsible for spreading the Christian message in the days of the early church. As to why they are celebrated on the same day, legend has it that they were executed on the same day under the command of Emperor Nero and buried in Rome. (Although historical accounts cite Peter being martyred in 64 AD and Paul in 67 AD.) Be- cause of his Roman citizenship, Saint Paul was beheaded. St. Peter was reportedly crucified upside down because he said he was not worthy to be sacrificed in the same manner as Christ. June 29, the Church celebrates the feast day of both men, and as early as 258 AD, there is evidence of an already-lengthy tradition that both and Saint Paul were celebrated on the same day.

In a sermon in the year 395, St. said of Saints Peter and Paul: “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles’ blood. Let us embrace what they be- lieved, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.”

Pope Francis has said “ Because there is a journey in Peter’s life that can illuminate the path of our own. The Lord granted him many graces and freed him from evil: He does this with us too. Indeed, often we go to Him only in mo- ments of need, to ask for help. But God sees further and invites us to go further, to seek not only His gifts, but to look for Him, the Lord of all gifts; to entrust to Him not only our problems, but to entrust to Him our life. In this way He can finally give us the greatest grace, that of giving life. God desires making us grow in giving: only in this way can we be- come great. We grow if we give ourselves to others. Look at Saint Peter: he did not become a hero because he was freed from prison, but because he gave his life here. His gift transformed a place of execution into the beautiful place of hope in which we find ourselves.

Here is what to ask of God: not only the grace of the moment, but the grace of life. “And I, how do I arrange my life? Do I think only of the needs of the moment or do I believe that my real need is Jesus, who makes me a gift? And how do I build life, on my capacities or on the living God?”

Saturday – Feast of . From the Jesuits of Singapore: We owe a debt of gratitude to St Thomas, for it was in response to him that Jesus made two of his very precious statements in the Gospel according to St John. They are namely, “I am the way, the truth and the life” (Jn 14:6) and “You believe because you can see me; Blessed are those who have not seen me and yet believe” (Jn 20:39). This last verse is the “Great Beatitude” of John’s Gospel, and it applies to each one of us who believe in Jesus centuries after he lived on earth. It complements another of Jesus’ most encouraging sayings from the Last Supper in John’s Gospel: “I pray not only for these [the Apostles] but for those also who through their words will believe in me.” Incidentally, these words implicitly affirm the need for the Church to have a continuous unbroken connection with the Apostles. St. Thomas was born a Jew and was called to be one of the twelve Apostles. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his feast day is celebrated July 3. He lived be- fore the formal establishment of the but is recognized as the of architects.

He was a dedicated but impetuous follower of Christ. When Jesus said He was returning to Judea to visit His sick friend Lazarus, Thomas immediately exhorted the other Apostles to accompany Him on the trip which involved certain danger and possible death because of the mounting hostility of the authorities. Tradition says that at the dispersal of the Apostles after Pentecost this saint was sent to evangelize to the Parthians, Medes, and Persians. He ultimately reached India, carrying the Faith to the Malabar coast, which still boasts a large native population calling themselves "Christians of St. Thomas." Saturday 4:00 PM Mass at St. Joseph. We have been asked about a return of this Mass. To re-start this Mass we need the commitment of enough people to serve as the Liturgy Team for this Mass. Members should not have to serve every week. In order that we can have a rotating schedule of Liturgy Minister we need the following: at least three peo- ple to serve, in turns, as Lectors, 9 people to serve as Eucharistic Ministers (3 each week), and 6 people to serve on the Welcoming Ministry (2 each week). Note: we will be applying this same norm to our other Masses going forward. If you are willing and able to be part of the Liturgy Team for a Saturday 4:00 PM Mass, please contact the Parish Office.

www.ladyofhopemaine.org Our Lady of Hope Parish 07 What does it mean to be “member of the Church”?

That was a topic at a recent meeting with the two adults who were baptized in our parish on Pentecost. Anyone who is baptized and has received Eucharist is a “full member” of the Church. Adults who have not received Confirmation are encouraged to consider doing that.

In addition to the sacramental blessings which are invitations from God and the promise of God’s presence in your life, what does it mean to “be a Catholic”? We all know organizations where there many members listed “on the books” and a relatively small number who show up and carry on the mission of the organization. The life of the organization is really depends on those who show up. The same is true of the Church. As ago as 1500 years ago the Church was asking its members to behave in certain ways. Over time, a general agreement developed that Catholics should and are ex- pected to actively follow their faith. In 1992 the Catechism of the Catholic Church summarized these as follows: 1. Attendance at Mass on Sundays and certain special Holy Days (Holy Days of obligation) 2. Confession of serous sin at least one a year 3. Reception of Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter season 4. Observance of the days of fast and abstinence 5. Providing for the needs of the Church (through contributions of time, talent and financial support).

These norms were called the “Precepts (Teachings) of the Church” and describe the minimum effort we must make in prayer and in living a moral life. All Catholics are called to move beyond the minimum by growing in love of God, love of neighbor and active involvement in the life of the Church.

We don’t often hear the term“ Precepts of the Church” these days. However, these minimum norms are quite sensible and realistic. All are welcome, but actual life of our Church/parish is determined (made great or small) but those who are actually “making it happen.” Your attendance, involvement in the ministries of the parish, support with your re- sources and your prayer – these, with the grace of God, “make it happen” here. That’s, at least in part, what it means to be a member of the Church. Our Lady of Hope Becoming a (More) Welcoming Community The next meeting/conversation about OLH becoming a more welcoming parish community to all, including the LGBTQ+ community will be held on Thursday July 8th. 7:00 PM at St. Pius Hall X. We will be meeting in person but if you desire to attend viazoom , please let the parish office know by noon on July 8th and we will send you the zoom link. By defini- tion here, “all are welcome!”

Resources for Building a Bridge (These resources and links were collected and compiled at Xavier University, a Jes- uit University in Cincinnati. They are included here to help our learning process. As noted below, inclusion here does not mean the parish (Bellarmine Chapel or OLH) endorses all the content or organizations listed.)

This list contains a variety of books, articles, church statements, and more that can help us all understand the contours of the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and the Church, as well as the work that is being done to heal that relationship. We are sharing these resources because we believe they can be useful for dialogue and under- standing… . Because of the breadth and depth of these resources, some links may contain content that could contradict current Catholic teaching. The parish does not endorse the positions of any of these organizations or resources. Start Here • Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Com- passion, and Sensitivity by Father James Martin, SJ • Pride and Prejudice: A history of the relationship between LGBTQ Catholics and the Church by Elizabeth Lefebvre and Kristen Hannum from US Catholic (April 2018)

• Lighthouse Resource Guide for LGBTQ Young Adults Resources for LGBTQ+ Catholics • Coming Home to Catholicism and to Self - created by the Human Rights Campaign, this guide is aimed at LGBTQ American Catholics who hope to lead their faith communities toward a more welcoming stance, and those seeking a path back to their beloved tradition • Vine & Fig - an affirming space for queer Catholics, it includes a private Slack group • List of LGBTQ-friendly Catholic colleges and universities - includes Xavier Universityatholic teaching.

The parish does not endorse the positions of any of these organizations or resources. www.ladyofhopemaine.org 08 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Celebrations this Week

The week ahead leads us to Canada Day (July 1) and our July 4th Week- end, festive highlights of the summer’s earlier days., although I remember it being said by older folks when I was a child “well, 4th of July is over; summer is done.” Let’s hope not! Fr. Paul SJ

Canada Day - On July 1, 1867, the British Parliament brought the British North America Act into effect, leading to the creation of inde- pendent Canada. The territories within the dominion consisted of Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Through this act, Canada was divided into Quebec and Ontario, allowing provisions for neighboring colonies to join in the future. This is how present-day Canada came into formation. The British North America Act served as the constitution for Canada until 1982.

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. That’s right — Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017! All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. That’s right — Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017! O Canada!

Though perhaps not so noticed in the Portland area, Canada Day is definitely celebrated along the Maine-Canadian Our home and native land! border, with the Maple Leaf flying alongside the Stars and Stripes on US soil. True patriot love in all of us We ask God’s blessings on our northern neighbor. cond. English French O Canada! O Canada! Our home and native land! Terre de nos aïeux,

True patriot love in all thy sons command. Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux.

With glowing hearts Car ton bras sait porter l'épée, we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! Il sait porter la croix.

From far and wide, Ton histoire est une épopée, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Des plus brillants exploits.

God keep our land glorious and free! Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

July 4th – next week. Blessing to Fr. Bob

Fr. Bob Levens, S.J. has been a member and Religious Superior of the Jesuit Community here in Maine for the past four years. In addition to his work with and for the Jesuit Community, he has served as Chaplain to the Adult Community at Cheverus (faculty, parents, and alumni) and been engaged in Ignatian Ministry by supporting the Ignatian Volunteer Corps and the Ignatian Spirituality partnership of Maine. With the Partnership he most recently was part of a 9-month journey of prayer “The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life.” And, not least of all, he has been a regular support to the parish, celebrating Masses nearly every weekend and several days during the week.

Fr. Bob has now been missioned to a new work as Administrator of Campion Center in Weston, MA, the Jesuit Province residence, infirmary and retreat center. As he prepares to begin his move this week, we offer Fr Bob our sincere thanks and appreciation for his ministry here these years and ask God to bless him and the important work to which he has now been assigned. Blessings!

Later this summer we will be welcoming and introducing Fr. Brian Conley, S.J. who will succeed Fr. Bob as Jesuit Superior. www.ladyofhopemaine.org Our Lady of Hope Parish 09 Can I Really Tell God How I Feel? By Rebecca Ruiz

I was talking with a friend the other day, and she said, “I am so sad and angry and disappointed that I just can’t pray! I feel too much negativity right now. ’I ve got to get myself together before I can pray again.”

The situation my friend is dealing with is difficult. I understand that she would have strong emotions about it. Her words, “I’ve got to get myself together before I can pray again,” hung in my ears and brought to mind several Gospel passages.

I thought of weeping at Jesus’ tomb on Easter morning (John 20:11–18). Not knowing that she was speaking to Jesus, she told him she was looking for him. Jesus listened and then revealed himself to her in her sadness.

And I remembered the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35). Like Mary, they did not know that they were speaking with Jesus. They related to him how sad and disappointed they were about Jesus and his Crucifixion and their disbelief that he had been resurrected. He listened, stayed with them, and then revealed himself to them as he broke bread.

Jesus drew near to Mary Magdalene and to the Emmaus disciples in their grief, disappointment, and disbelief. In fact, he was near to them before they even expressed these emotions to him. When they expressed how they honestly felt, Christ revealed his presence.

Throughout the Gospels, we find Jesus present when things are messy. He deals with the nitty-gritty of daily life; he doesn’t wait until everyone is cool, calm, and collected. Jesus is especially present when there is suffering. And he is not put off by his friends even when they confront him. After her brother Lazarus had died, Mary fell down at Jesus’ feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” (John 11:32) The phrasing of Mary’s state- ment implies disappointment, if not anger, that Jesus was not there when they needed him. In response, Jesus cries with her. His response is authentic and real. Not only does Jesus respond with compassion to her honest entreaty, but he also performs what is now one of the most famous miracles when he raises Lazarus from the dead.

In his book, Praying the Truth, Fr. William Barry writes, “In my experience, people who can tell God their sadness and distress usually sense that God is listening with compassion and understanding.” (46) In fact, he argues, honesty in prayer is absolutely essential if one is to develop a deeper relationship with God.

Pope Francis also affirms that we can express our sadness, disappointment, and anger to God: Many times I have heard people say to me: “You know, this happened to me and I became very angry with God” — “You had the courage to be angry at God?” — “Yes, I got angry” — “But this is a form of prayer”. Because only a son or daughter is capable of being angry at their dad and then encounter him again. Let us learn from to pray with faith, to dialogue and to argue, but always willing to accept the Word of God and to put it into practice. With God, let us learn to speak like a child with his dad: to listen to him, to reply, to argue. But transparent like a child with his dad. This is how Abraham teaches us to pray. (General Audience, 3 June 2020) It can be tempting to judge the “worthiness” of our emotions before we pray about them, but expressing our feelings honestly will lead to a more authentic relationship with God. Lay it all out—and then trust God to be God. www.ignatianspirituality.com Knights of Columbus News

In a recent Council 11257 Newsletter Grand Knight Gil Doughty wrote, “everybody wants something to happen; Knights are working to make it happen. Good and true words. Mem- bers and friends of Council 11257 and Council 101 have been working to make it happen here this past year in many ways. That reality is true for the whole parish. If you want to see some- thing happen, how are you working to make it happen – either by your direct gift of time, talent or financial support, or, if you are unable to make a direct gift of time or talent or money, by your prayers and encouragement to those who are able to contribute directly. There is, really, no other way.

Council 11257 also recently honored veterans by placing American flags at veterans’ graves at Evergreen Cemetery and by placing K of C flags at the graves of deceased Knights. Praise worthy deeds.

Congratulations and support to the Officers, members and Families of both Councils and also the Portland-area 4th Degree Assembly.

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