Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., Bishop Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 307 Congress Street Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish 65 Mellen Street Saint Christopher Parish 15 Central Avenue Peaks Island Our Lady Star of the Sea 8 Beach Avenue Long Island Saint Louis Parish 279 Danforth Street Saint Peter's Parish 72 Federal Street Cluster Mission Statement Pastoral Center We, the people of the Portland Peninsula and in Guild Hall Island Parishes, are a diverse and multicultural community of Roman Catholics seeking to draw 307 Congress St, Portland ME, 04101 ourselves and others into deeper union with God Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through the celebration of the Sacraments, the [email protected] proclamation of the Gospel, and service to our www.PortlandCatholic.org neighbor. We welcome all to share in the beauty 207-773-7746 of our Catholic faith and traditions as we strive to witness the love of Jesus Christ present Bob McDermott Pastoral Life Coordinator among us. Carolyn Mitchell Pastoral Associate Christopher Pelonzi Director of Music Deacon Luis Sanclemente Business Coordinator Katie McKenzie Administrative Assistant Matt Dufour Facilities Manager Maureen DeGrinney Bulletin Editor Melissa Maurais Director of Faith Formation Rebecca Jensen Office Manager PASTORAL CORNER MAY 30, 2021 Diocese of Portland Updates Protocols for Maine Churches May 21, 2021 The Diocese of Portland has announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine. The following actions take effect on Monday, May 24: Masks are no longer required for any person at any time, inside or outside the churches. Capacity limits, advance registration, and the gathering of contact tracing information for those attending Masses are eliminated. Pew seating arrangements to establish six or more feet of distance between each person/family are eliminated. Those attending Masses are welcome to sit where they are comfortable. All pews will be available for seating. The distribution of Holy Communion to the homebound is restored. Indoor choir practices can be held without distancing. For those not yet comfortable with a return to Mass, many churches will provide spaces in other areas, like parish halls, for additional, spread out seating during Masses. The extensive livestreaming schedule at Maine parishes will also remain in place. Moving forward, adjustments to the schedule will be made in the “Parishes and Mass Times” section of www.portlanddiocese.org. The obligation to attend Mass will continue to be dispensed for the foreseeable future. “The strict adherence to state and diocesan guidelines has led to the successful operation of our churches since last June. I am so grateful for the many staff, volunteers, and parishioners who sacrificed and followed the protocols to ensure that Maine Catholics were able to participate in Mass and receive the Eucharist over the last year,” said Bishop Robert Deeley. “The Catholic Church always works to guide those it encounters to live in harmony and peace. We hope that by continuing to offer a variety of ways to participate in Mass and through updating these protocols, all will feel welcomed to grow in their faith together in Christ.” Readings for the week of May 30, 2021 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/Rom 8:14 -17/Mt 28:16-20 Monday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6]/Lk 1:39- 56 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14/Ps 112:1-2, 7-8, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Ps 25:2-3, 4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [1]/Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1a]/ Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17/Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [1b]/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Tb 13:2, 6efgh, 7, 8 [1b]/Mk 12:38-44 Next Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/ Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 Observances for the week of May 30, 2021 Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - Let us pray for: Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Memorial Day May 30 Rev. Anthony Kuzia, C.M. Tuesday: St. Justin, Martyr May 31 All Priests Wednesday: Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs June 1 Rev. John d’Anjou, S.J.; Rev. Theodore Letendre, F.I.C. Thursday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs June 2 Rev. William Modlin; Rev. Dac Phillip Clement Friday: June 3 Rev. David Raymond; Rev. John Davis Saturday: St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr June 4 Rev. Mark Nolette; Rev. Raymond Morency Next Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 5 Rev. Andre-Joseph LaCasse, O.P.; Rev. Jacob George 2 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY Prayer & Activity Schedule May 30 - June 6 Sunday, May 30 Thursday, June 3 Sunday Mass Cathedral 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mass St. Peter ** 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Cathedral 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral 10:00 a.m. Holy Hour St. Louis 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mass St. Christopher 10:00 a.m. Pastoral Center RCIA Inquiry Session 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 10:30 a.m. English/French Friday, June 4 Sunday Mass St. Louis ** 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. English/Polish Daily Mass Cathedral 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral Chapel Latin 12:00 p.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5 Spanish Confession Cathedral Chapel 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Azande Service St. Peter 3:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Cathedral 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass St. Louis Polish 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass St. Peter 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Sunday, June 6 Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Cathedral 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass St. Peter ** 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1 Sunday Mass St. Christopher 10:00 a.m. Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass Cathedral 12:15 p.m. English/French Sunday Mass St. Louis ** 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2 English/Polish Daily Mass St. Peter 7:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Cathedral Chapel Latin 12:00 p.m. Daily Mass Cathedral 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass Sacred Heart/St. Dominic 12:30 p.m. Holy Hour Cathedral Chapel 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Spanish Azande Service St. Peter 3:00 p.m. ** Rosary begins half an hour before Mass Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass Movie Night! Come watch "The Chosen" with us!!! Please join us for The Chosen—Season 2! This movie night is open to all ages (under 18 must The Annual Outdoor Memorial Day Mass will be be accompanied by an adult). A great family night!!! celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 31 near the Feel free to bring your own comfy throw! Please Armed Forces section of New Calvary Cemetery, South come join us and enjoy a beautiful cinematic backdrop to Portland. The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., the life and times of Jesus Christ. No matter where you are in your journey with Christ -this show is for you. We’d love will be the principal celebrant. Rain location to be to see you! announced. Limited seating available, attendees are Contact Jimmy Ciampi with questions or for more welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. This event is info: (207) 712-9205 or [email protected] sponsored by the Roman Catholic Communities of St. John Paul II Parish in cooperation with the Conroy-Tully Walker th st Funeral Homes of Portland and South Portland. Please April 26 -June 21 . Tuesday evenings at 6pm at Monsignor DiMingo Hall visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com for more info. *if it rains Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, South **No movie night on Memorial Day May 31st" Portland 3 ONGOING & LOOKING AHEAD Wednesday Weekend Mass Schedule Cathedral, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Next Weekend, June 5 & 6, 2021 Thursday Saturday, June 5 St. Louis, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Fr. Kevin Upham 5:15 p.m. Our Lady Star of the Sea Fr. Dominic Savio Saturday 5:15 p.m. St. Peter Fr. Kevin Upham Sacred Heart/St. Dominic chapel, Spanish, 6 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6 8:00 a.m. Cathedral Fr. Dominic Savio 9:00 a.m. St. Peter Fr. Phil M. Tracy 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Fr. Dominic Savio 10:00 a.m. St. Christopher Fr. Kevin Upham 10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Fr. Phil M. Tracy The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on (English/French) Saturdays 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cathedral 11:30 a.m. St. Louis (English/Polish) Fr. Dominic Savio 12:00 p.m. Cathedral Chapel (Latin) Fr. Robert Parent Chapel. People are invited to enter either side door of 12:30 p.m.