Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford Lyman Old Orchard Beach Saco Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30 / Churches listed inside Mailing Address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321 e-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us July 13, 2014

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Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph's Church & Ste Anne's Chapel St. Margaret's Church St. Philip's Church 271 Main St 178 Elm St (Rte 1) 6 Saco Ave 404 Goodwins Mills Rd Saco, Maine 04072 Biddeford, Maine 04005 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Lyman, Maine 04002

St. Brendan's Chapel (seasonal) St. Luke's Chapel (CLOSED 2014 SEASON) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006 164 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques Message from René Mathieu (1) The Annual Inside Lawn Sale at St. Philip Church in Lyman continues this Sunday, July 13 from 8 am through 2 pm. Come and find an unexpected treasure! (2) A special message for summer visi- tors: Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish and thank you for worship- ing with us while visiting southern Maine! Good Shepherd consists of 4 churches: Most Holy Trinity in Saco, Saint Joseph in Biddeford, St. Margaret in Old Orchard Beach and St. Philip in Lyman. We also have two summer chapels, St. Brendan in Biddeford Pool and St. Luke in Old Orchard Beach. You may have noticed that St. Luke is not open this summer; it is in desperate need of a new roof and ventilation system. Our parish owns 15 properties, six of which are St. Kateri Our Lady of listed for sale at this time. All our properties are in need of repair aimed at increasing Tekakwitha Mount Carmel the useful life of a building or adding value to the property. As I announced to pa- Feast Day July 14 Feast Day July 16 rishioners recently, these projects with high costs can create considerable financial stress for the parish. In particular, the cost of repairing the roof and ventilation sys- tem in St. Luke is about $50-60,000. Therefore, we have begun a capital fund cam- "We believe that Mary opens the abyss of paign to help pay for repairing the roof and ventilation system. If you enjoy worship- God's mercy to whomsoever she wills, when ing at St. Luke in the summer months and would like to help us raise funds for this she wills, and as she wills' so that there is no purpose, you may send a check to the parish office or go to the parish website at sinner however great who is lost if Mary pro- www.GoodShepherdParish.us and click “Online Giving,” where you will find a do- tects him." - St. Bonaventure (1221-1274), nation opportunity for St. Luke Chapel; you may also contact our finance coordina- , Doctor of the Church, Feast Day July 15 tor, David Gadbois, at the parish office. Thank you for your consideration. Although our buildings are of great concern, even greater is our mission of bringing the gospel of Christ to our parishioners and to all around us. While challenges exist in many Vocations: "Let everyone heed what they hear." areas of parish life, I have a positive outlook concerning the future of the Catholic Is the Lord inviting you to know, love and Church and Good Shepherd Parish. From a global perspective, we have Pope Francis serve Him more closely in the priesthood admired throughout the world. The appointment of Bishop Robert Deeley, who be- or consecrated life? came the new Bishop of Portland in February has been an exciting and positive expe- Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at (207) 773-6471 or email: [email protected] rience. In early April, a parish mission led by Fr. Larry Richards (well known on

Catholic Radio) attracted over 1100 people to attend each of the four evenings. The Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - July mission had a strong spiritual impact on those who attended and continues to influ- 13. Bishop Robert P. Deeley DD ence the lives of many parishioners. I find in these combined experiences signs of 14. Rev. Eugene Gaffey, Rev. John Davis faith and hope for the in Maine and for our parish in particular. In 15. Rev. Francis Morin, Rev. C. James Martel southern coastal Maine, we appreciate the prayerful support of Catholics who visit us 16. Rev. John d'Anjou SJ, from elsewhere; your presence enlivens us during the summer months. We remain V. Rev. Lionel Chouinard confident in our faith and welcome you among us. May you have an enjoyable, rest- 17. Rev. Placid Barius OFM, ful & peaceful vacation in Maine! (3) Thank You of the Week: To those who ad- Rev. Aaron Damboise vertise in our weekly bulletin. Please let them know you saw their ad in these pages. 18. Bishop Paul Baltakis OFM, Thank you! Msgr. Andrew Dubois Jokes Priests Can Tell, Volume 4 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne: 19. Rev. Jacques LaPointe, As was grandma’s custom, when Ann, her 5-year-old granddaughter, was about to Rev. Gerald Levesque head for home following an afternoon visit, she handed the child about $1 in change. “Thank you, grandma,” Ann said. “But this time I think I’ll spend the money instead of putting it into my piggy bank.” “Why?’ grandma asked. “Well,” replied Ann. “It’s OUR PARISH WEBSITE includes the weekly turning ma and pa into bank robbers.” bulletin, a page of upcoming events, links to ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St. James Catholic School, the Portland Diocese (with daily news updates), U.S. Conference of Confessions on Saturdays Catholic , the Vatican & much more. 3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret Check it out and let us know what you think! 3:30 pm at St. Philip BIDDEFORD, SACO, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & LYMAN PARISH LITURGIES Wednesday, July 16 8:00 am St. Margaret: Souls in Purgatory Note: Sunday Masses, June 29 – August 31, 9:00 am St. Philip: Patricia Pinard will be at 8 am and 9:30 am at St. Margaret. Thursday, July 17 8:00 am St. Margaret: Gus Gagne Saturday, July 12 9:00 am St. Philip: Theodora Lambert 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass) Friday, July 18 Clairina Gosselin / Robert Gagnon 7:00 am Ste Anne: Normand Roy (4th Ann.) 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) rd th 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Marcelle Pinette Kennedy / Leo (3 Ann.) & Clara (16 Ann.) Gauthier / Germaine Legare Gerard Vachon (12th Ann.) 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Francis Mazur) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Madlyn McPherson / Garon Murphy Saturday, July 19 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) Ralph Morin 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu) 5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Msgr. Mathieu) Joreen & Collin Silk Therese Drapeau (5th Ann.) / Clairina Gosselin (1st Ann.) Sunday, July 13, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) 8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre) th Marguerite Fearon / William Martin Joan Dube (30 Ann.) / Dolores Roy 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) 8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Francis Mazur) Garon Murphy / Charles E. Jenkins, Sr. Vivien C. & James J. Sullivan / James Bouchard 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk) 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) th rd rd th Wilfred Bernard (17 Ann.) / Joshua Doyon (3 Ann.) Pauline Martel / Leo (3 Ann.) & Clara (16 Ann.) Gauthier 5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) 9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass) Edward Jarry Ronald Brown (4th Ann.) 9:30 am St. Brendan: (Msgr. Mathieu) Sunday, July 20, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Margaret & Matthew O’Donnell / 8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre) For All People in Good Shepherd Parish Gerard Levesque / Dolores Roy 9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Francis Mazur) nd 8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Jim Bouchard / Lina Chenard (2 Ann.) Paul Rivard / Robert McKee 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) Barbara Christian / Mary Lou Kelley John Mazeiko (1st Ann.) / Marcelle Vigue 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass) th 9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. Mathieu) Normand Roy (4 Ann.) / Kenneth Powell Pauline Cassette (2nd Ann.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Monday, July 14 In honor of St. Anne de Beaupre 8:00 am St. Margaret: Souls in Purgatory 9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Ralph Guilbault /Diana LaBranche Robert (23rd Ann.) & Muriel (6th Ann.) Poisson / Tuesday, July 15 S. Theodore Manduca (19th Ann.) 7:00 am Ste Anne: In honor of St. Anne de Beaupre 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson) 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Lillian & Leopold Labonte / Florence Boisvert (2nd Ann.) / Yvette Cote Jeanne Cullinan 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu) ~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~ For All People in Good Shepherd Parish / Ange Aimee Allaire Roger & Claudette Samson recently celebrated 55 years on July 4 Gabrielle T. Corriveau (born 1928) Jean-Claude & Carmel Bard celebrating 58 years on July 14 Lucille Migueis (born 1928) Please pray for the following couples scheduled to Ethel Dorais (born 1927) marry soon: Robert Sanchioni & Lydia Marcel Jesse J. Rowland (born 1976) * Guy Babineau (born 1952) Danilo Silva Correa & Brooke Ann Cantare May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through Kevin Horan & Jill Freeman * Joseph Snow & Kelly McGuire the mercy of God rest in peace.

Which priest is celebrating Mass where this weekend? The Sanctuary Lamp at Most Holy Trinity We list the names of the priests who celebrate every weekend Mass. Church is burning this week in memory of However, this schedule may be changed without notice. Leo Gauthier. Readings for the Week of July 13, 2014 Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Summer Reminders: Monday: Is 1:10-17/Mt 10:34--11:1 Realizing that our churches can be a little warm in the summer Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Mt 11:20-24 months, please remember to dress appropriately when attending Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Mt 11:25-27 Mass throughout the parish. Be aware pets are not allowed in Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Mt 11:28-30 church unless for disability-related reasons.

Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Mt 12:1-8 Keep ’em Closed: The vertical blinds in the hallway/narthex area Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Mt 12:14-21 at Most Holy Trinity are to remain closed to keep A/C costs Next Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or down. Please do not adjust them. 13:24-30 ― Respectfully, Parish Administration JULY 13, 2014

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION

25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084 Children’s Ministry

Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693 Vacation Bible School 2014 E-mail [email protected] Website www.goodshepherdschools.us Please visit our web site and click the Children’s Ministry tab to view a video of the faith and fun shared by all at this year's Wilderness Escape Vacation Bible Camp, where God guides and provides! Sacramental Banner

St. James School is Keep an eye out for our traveling Sacramen- Service tal Banner! A big, red banner with the names Academics of all our children, who recently received Faith Confirmation and First Communion will be traveling Excellence to a new Church location weekly. This week at St. Joseph. St. James School staff partners with parents, parishioners, and our community to provide students with opportunities to become faith-filled Catholics, creative and critical thinkers, Youth Ministry life-long learners, and confident contributors to the Church and Watch your email and the Facebook page society. “Good Shepherd Youth Ministry” for details on our special summer activities! First Graders Love to Read! First Grade is a big year for a lot  Coming up: of reasons and one of those rea-  Hike with Father Jack sons is that we learn to read,  Disc Golfing & Pizza (guys only) read, read. To help us along,  SoulFest concert in NH Pizza Hut sponsors the Pizza Hut BOOK-It reading program. During a six-month period, our 1st Grade goal was to Adult Ministry have each student read a minimum of four books per month. Saint James' 1st Graders all met their goals with ease and were reward- ed with a camping trip in June! This wasn’t just any camping trip. Mrs. Noble enlisted the help of Miss Yvette, and the SJS cafeteria was transformed into a beautiful campsite with stars twinkling in Are you or someone you know…. the sky and a burning camp fire. Sticks for “roasting” fruit Experiencing God’s call but not sure how to respond? (healthier than marshmallows!) and a tent that the entire class Attending Mass but have never completed the Sacraments of could fit into were at our “camping site” as we Initiation? sat around the “fire” listening to Mrs. Noble Interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith? read and Miss Yvette share camping stories. The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you! What a great way to celebrate our reading suc- Join us today for Inquiry to explore and learn more about the cesses and the end of a wonderful school year. Catholic faith. Please call the Office of Faith Formation at 282-4812 for more information. St. James School Summer Office Hours: Tuesday and Thurs- day 9:00–Noon, June 18th through August 29th. Join us Tuesday evenings for Women’s Fellowship Group! It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we thank the We are using EWTN’s Johnnette Benkovic’s Women of Grace following for their contributions to St. James School: Study Program. This is an opportunity to connect, support one Donation to the Saint James School Scholarship Fund from J. another, and help each other grow in holiness! Rachel Smith Where: Ste. Anne’s Chapel *** When: Tuesdays, 6 pm In memory of Ralph Morin from Cynthia Ouellette, Roland & Members: Any woman age 18-118 Attendance: Flexible! Lucienne Bergeron, David & Norma Lane, Bob & Rita Bis- FMI call: Jacqueline: 604-6704; [email protected] sonnette, Gil & Irene Morin, Jeannine Paquette, Ralph & Rachel Croteau, David & Nicole Dube, Oak Point Associates, Pauline Men of Good Shepherd Parish: Current program Murphy, Paul & Sandra Daigle. “Be A Man!” with Fr. Larry Richards concludes

In memory of Orilla Allie from Ted & Norma Truman, Marc & with a final session this Saturday, July 19. Constance Rousseau, Eleanor M. Forhlich, Dianne & Michael *New program beginning September 13th: That Man is You! - Dooley. The Revelation of the Father. Meetings will be on Saturday morn-

Anonymous donation to the Saint James School Scholarship ings in the youth room at MHT. Coffee is on at 6:45 am; program Fund. begins at 7:00. FMI call Ken, 590-5805, or Dave, 590-5198. THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BEHOLD-JOIN US! This Saturday, July 18th at St. Crutches 4 Africa: Social Justice Commission members Margaret's Church, 7-8 pm for a Holy Hour of Power and are joining with a local Rotary to collect used crutches, Praise & Worship, led by Fr. Jack Dickinson. Come to canes, walkers and wheelchairs to be distributed to Afri- honor our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. cans that need them to increase their mobility. Collection boxes are located in each church. Donations will be ac- The Affiliates of the Good Shepherd Sisters (men & women) cepted through September. Let us help you to help those in need. will hold their monthly meeting July 20 at 2 o'clock at St. Maxi- milian Kolbe Church, Scarborough. Anyone interested in learning Donations to food pantries at all our churches: about the Affiliation is invited to attend. FMI call Anita,571-4975. This week: Oil, Peanut Butter, and Jams

37th Annual Campfire Mass Celebration, July 19 at 8 Little Weeders are still needed to help maintain MHT's House of Prayer Drive, Biddeford: Praise & Worship at 1:30 pm, gardens and grounds. If we get enough volunteers, we 1st Rosary at 2 pm, Stations of the Cross at 3 pm, 6 pm Sorrowful can assign precise areas to maintain at your conven- Mysteries of the Rosary, 8 pm Mass with Healing Service to fol- ience. Please call Dottie at 282-4666. Thank you. low. Confessions will be heard through the afternoon. Bring lawn chairs and picnic food and drink for your family. FMI call Bernadette Cyr at 284-6286. Also, recitation of the Rosary is Last Chance! prayed daily at 10 am and 2 pm. Anyone is welcome to join. St. Philip's Annual Inside Lawn Sale July 12th and 13th Volunteers would still be appreciated to help clean up after the To Msgr. Mathieu for the use of St. Joseph Hall. sale. FMI call Gisele, 499-7453 or Donna, 499-7490. And special thanks to those who prepared the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ celebration; to the many people who honored me Sale on Saturday, July 12th: Open 8am-4pm with their presence and to the many who sent cards and best Sale on Sunday, July 13th : Open 8am-2pm wishes on my 80th birthday. God bless. ~ Fr. Ron Labarre Rt 35 - 404 Goodwins Mills Rd in Lyman Rain or Shine

St. Louis Child Development Center is seeking gently used books for children ages 0 to 7. WeShare, our Online Giving System, is so easy! Boxes to collect these books will be in the back of our churches, OR Go to www.goodshepherdparish.us, and under the you can drop them off at: 229 Pool St in Biddeford. What a wonder- "About Us" tab, click Online Giving. You can make a one-time or ful way to make a difference in the literary skills of these children, recurring donation using your credit card, checking or savings both at the center and in their homes. We are grateful for your gener- account. For further questions, call the parish office, 282-3321. osity. Volunteer Opportunities also available: Rest Time Helper - during naptime (12-2pm) helping children to Collection Report sleep, preparing educational enrichments, tidying up, etc. Offertory Week Year to Date* Enrichment Provider - sharing an art, musical activity, or hobby; June 21-22, 2014 $ 25,699 $ 1,502,927 creating projects or games. Innovative ideas welcome. FMI please contact: Sr. Cecilia, 282-3790. June 22-23, 2013 $ 24,564 $ 1,515,480 Difference $ 1,135 $ (12,553) -0.8% Knights and Daughters Corner Catholic Communications Campaign $4,443 The St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus will hold their *includes second collections annual Installation of Officers today, July 13. The night begins at 5:10 pm with a recitation of the Rosary in Ste. Anne's Chapel, Collection Report followed by the Installation at 5:45, then a roast beef dinner. A short Offertory Week Year to Date* Officers Meeting will be after dinner in the Knights' Meeting Room. June 28-29, 2014 $ 27,572 $ 27,572 All members and their wives are invited to attend. June 29-30, 2013 $ 27,702 $ 27,722*

LaKermesse Festival: The St. Joseph Council, Knights of Columbus Difference $ (130) $ (150) -0.5% Lobster Roll booth at the LaKermesse Festival was very successful *includes second collections this year, thanks to the support of the parish and community. Funds raised are divided between the LaKermesse Festival and the Knights’ Second Collection This Weekend: Missionary Cooperation Plan Charity Fund. I extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all those who at Most Holy Trinity and Saint Margaret only – to support the enjoyed our lobster rolls, apple crisp and ice cream. We are looking Catechetical Sisters of Arogyamatha in the Diocese of Kadapa, forward to doing it again next year. —Mike Bolduc, Grand Knight India, represented by Sr. Selvi Rayappan, CSA and Fr. Francis X.

The Daughters of Isabella had their yearly banquet at Jimmy the Mazur. If you want your donation recorded for tax purposes, Greek Restaurant. Paulette Labrecque was voted "Daughter of the place your gift in any blank envelope and mark your envelope Year!" and Helen Anatolia was chosen "Daughter of the Day!". The number. Make checks out to Good Shepherd Parish. next meeting will be Wednesday, September 3, at 6 o'clock at Most Holy Trinity Hall. Have a good Summer! Second Collection Next Weekend: Catholic School Sponsor-

The Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites any ship ‒ This collection assists any active parishioners who send Catholic woman to attend its quarterly meeting, hosted by the their children to St. James School. They receive the benefit of Daughters of Isabella #441 at 35 E. Leavitt St., Skowhegan, ME on parish assistance, representing the willingness of the parish to Saturday, July 26. A "Fun Program," begins at 9 am and goes until support their choice of a Catholic education. Eligible families around 1 pm. Cost is $5. Lunch to be provided or bring your own. receive tuition relief indirectly since the parish is funding a part FMI call Barbara, 807-8458 or email [email protected]. of the total cost of education.