Good Shepherd Parish April 4, 2021 [email protected] ǀ www.goodshepherdparish.us ǀ (207) 2823321 G ood Shepherd Parish mission ǀ to call people to celebrate the life of Christ through Roman Catholic liturgy, education and acts of social justice throughout our diverse communities, fostering unity and making the Body of Christ visible to all. Most Holy Trinity Church St. Margaret Church St. Philip Church St. Brendan Chapel St. Joseph Church Parish Office St. Anne Chapel 271 Main St. 6 Saco Ave. 404 Goodwins Mills Rd. 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. 178 Elm St. Saco, ME 04072 OOB, ME 04064 Lyman, ME 04002 Biddeford Pool, ME 04006 Biddeford, ME 04005 GǐǐDž SljdžǑljdžǓDž PǂǓNJǔlj ǀ EǂǔǕdžǓ SǖǏDžǂǚ ǀ AǑǓNJǍ 4, 2021 Series ǀ Saints of the 20th Century, Frontline Heroes of the Faith Blessed Peter To Rot forever. The Japanese forces occupied the island nation, and all mis- sionaries were imprisoned. This left Peter as the only spiritual leader By Fr. Brad Morin of all Catholics in the area. He provided prayer services, instruction, the Eucharist and Baptism, and helped the poor. He built a church for Peter To Rot was born in 1912 in a village named Rakunai in what is Catholics from tree branches, the only material available. When peo- today Papua New Guinea. The region had for some time been visited ple were afraid, he reminded them that God was with them. by Christian missionaries, but In 1942, the Japanese forbade all Christian worship and any type of Peter's father, Angelo To religious gatherings, even those in homes. They wanted the local Puia, who was chief of the chieftains to cooperate with them and tried to push the tribes back to village, and his mother, Ma- their preChristian forms of life, including such practices as having ria la Tumul, were baptized several wives. Peter's older brother supported this. But Peter did not, as adults and were among the and when he became loud in his protests and was known to hold first Catholics in the country. Catholic prayer services in caves, he was seen as a problem for the Japanese. In 1945 he was arrested and sentenced to several months in Peter was one of six children, prison. and from an early age he was very interested in his faith. But the Japanese leaders had no intention of allowing Peter to leave Because of this, he was prison, because his catechetical work and the support people had for trained to be a catechist, a him was too dangerous to their cause. At one point he told his visit- teacher of religion. So when ing wife and mother that a Japanese doctor had been called to give Peter was 18 he became a him medicine, even though he had not been sick, and he believed he student at St. Paul's Mission would be killed. He told his family that he would die for the Church. School. He was a very good He was praying when men came for him. Witnesses say he was given student and became a cate- a drink and an injection, and his mouth was covered. chist within three years, the youngest of all the catechists The next morning, Japanese authorities acted very surprised to find in Papua New Guinea. Peter To Rot dead. But marks on his body and other signs made it clear he had not died of natural causes. He worked with the people of Rakunai and was known to be an ex- cellent teacher. Peter always carried a Bible with him and knew much He was given a chief's funeral in the Catholic cemetery, but the fu- of it by heart.In 1936 he married Paula la Varpit, a Catholic from a neral was held in silence because people feared the Japanese. From nearby village. They had three children, but only his daughter, Ru- the day of his funeral, he was seen as a martyr for the Catholic faith. fina, survived past childhood. On January 17, 1995, Pope John Paul II visited Papua New Guinea to World War II changed the lives of the people of Papua New Guinea celebrate the beatification of Peter To Rot. LET US PRAY Rest in Peace ǀ Cathleen L. Pinard (born 1949) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Margaret Sprague (born 1921) ǀ Anita Danis (born 1921) Jean Marc Perron (born 1931) HOLY HOUR April 11,3pm The Sanctuary Lamps are burning this week at St. Philip, Most Join us on Divine Mercy Sun- Holy Trinity, and St. Josephǀ In memory of Anna Morissette, Juli- day at Most Holy Trinity ette Landry, and Wilbur J. Bernier. Church for a Divine Mercy Ho- Baptism ǀ Landon Thomas Gomes ly Hour at 3pm. Livestream Prayer Opportunities ǀ The parish continues to Confessions will be available livestream the 4pm mass at Most Holy Trinity on Saturday evenings and makes that mass available afterwards for viewing on the parish beginning at 2:30pm and website, continue through Holy Hour. www.goodshepherdparish.us/livestreamedmasses. Apostolate of Prayer for Priests ǀ April 2021 COLLECTIONS 4. Bishop Robert P. Deeley, JCD 5. Rev. Kent R. Ouellette, Rev. Reginald R. Brissette Special Collection This Weekend ǀ Clergy health and pension, and 6. Rev. Ramundas Bukauskas OFM, Rev. AndreJoseph LaCasse emergency needs. Please support our Clergy Health and Pension pro- 7. Rev. Anthony K. Chinnaiyan HGN, Rev. Nathan D. March grams that provide for the needs of our Diocesan priests and also 8. Rev. William F. Modlin, Rev. Bernard J. Welch defray the cost of unexpected diocesan needs. 9. Msgr. Richard S. Sniezyk, Rev. Alfred Jacques 10. Rev. Ernest L. L’Heureux, Rev. Sylvio J. Levesque Special Collection Good Friday ǀ This Special National Collection supports the Catholic Church in the Holy Land. Clergy Fr. Timothy Nadeau, Pastor ǀ Rev. Brad Morin, Easter Sunday ǀ Easter Sunday is the celebration of the Resurrection Parochial Vicar ǀ Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar of our Lord Jesus Christ! Easter represents the fulfillment of God's Deacons Robert Parenteau ǀ Kevin Jacques ǀ Rick Huot promises to mankind. The greatest Feast of the Christian calendar. Office ǀ 2823321 ǀ Available by phone 8:30am to noon because of COVID19; look for notice of change in office hours in weekly bulletin GǐǐDž SljdžǑljdžǓDž PǂǓNJǔlj ǀ EǂǔǕdžǓ SǖǏDžǂǚ ǀ AǑǓNJǍ 4, 2021 PARISH LITURGIES ǀ MASS INTENTIONS NOTICES INDOOR CAPACITIES RAISED TO 50% SAFE footing ǀ We are in the season when daytime temperatures can lead to melting of snow and ice, but sunset and overnight Beginning Friday, March 26, Governor Mills has increased the freezing can create hazardous conditions for the next morning. capacity for churches to 50%. After reviewing all churches in This is a real challenge for maintenance staff. We want everyone Good Shepherd Parish taking into account social distancing, we to avoid any undue risk. Please be careful and watch your step! are able to seat the following: SHEPHERDS OF HOPE Most Holy Trinity M 175 Shepherds of Hope pledges ǀ For parishioners who have not made a St. Joseph M 225 pledge, we need your help. Please pray about St. Margaret M 160 taking that step. There are cards at each St. Philip M 60 church or the parish office to fill out or take home for prayerful consideration. Registration is required for weekend and Holy weekday Masses. Bring pledge to the office or mail to: Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St., Weekend Mass registration is required. You can register online Saco. through our website, https://goodshepherdparish.us/registerfor Note ǀ Any checks, cash can be dropped in mass, or call 2824812 and a member of our staff will help you. collection basket, inside a blank envelope Weekday Mass registration for St. Joseph is not required, except for and must have a name and ID number to re- Holy Days. Holy Day weekday Masses do require registration. ceive credit. Check payments should be made out to: Good Priests are honoring all Mass intentions previously scheduled. Mass Shepherd Parish; “Shepherds Of Hope” in memo line. intentions will be celebrated on the date indicated but not necessarily Current totals ǀ 783 household gifts ǀ $1,487,722 ǀ 74% of goal at the requested time and location. We will announce changes on our Cash collected, available for projects as of Jan. 31 ǀ $782,979 website. We need and appreciate your understanding during this unusual time. Shepherds of Hope Pledge Payments ǀ Please note that if you intend to use ACH or credit card for payment and/or installments on pledge, Holy Saturday ǀ Easter Vigil, April 3: you must do so by signing into the parish’s online giving service, 8:00 pm St. Joseph Mass (Livestreamed): David O. Reed / Anna WESHARE. Please do not include bank account information or cred- Morissette / Florent Normandin it card number on pledge card. Go to the parish website to sign up and make a payment or set up a recurring payment schedule. If you Sunday, April 4 ǀ Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord decide to use WESHARE, mark that on your pledge card so we han- 8:00 am St. Joseph Mass: Mme. Jeanne Lambert Spénard dle the pledge properly. 8:30 am St. Margaret Mass: Vivien C. & James J. Sullivan We have created a link with the Shepherds of Hope logo at 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity Mass: Paul E. Lambert goodshepherdparish.us/. For assistance, call Amy Loring at 2823321, 9:00 am St. Philip Mass: Gerard & Jeannine Courchane ext. 105. 10:30 am St. Margaret Mass: John Cushing * ACH withdrawals from bank account: Fee is 10 cents per 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity Mass (Livestream): Louise Sutton transaction plus 1%, calculated as follows: For example, a $50 (9th Ann.) donation will include a 50cent charge, plus 10 cents, for a total fee 11:00 am St.