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: GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org • www.goodshepherdparish.us

July 27, 2014

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

Message from Monsignor René Mathieu (1) “Many moons ago,” Monsignor Marc Caron inquired about the

small pipe organ in Notre Dame Church in Saco. If he could get

funding, he hoped we could give the instrument to Prince of Peace

Parish in Lewiston for use in the underground chapel that seats

about 225 people in the Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul. Fortunately,

Father Maurice Morin’s estate made the refurbishment possible.

After repairs were made and enhancements added, Msgr. Caron invited interest-

ed parishioners and I to join Fr. Morin’s family for a dedication ceremony during

Saturday evening Mass on June 28. The liturgy was attended by some 200 Basil-

ica parishioners with a full contingent of a Knights of Columbus Honor Guard

(including one of our own from Biddeford). The Mass was celebrated entirely in

French -- homily and music included; the cantor was a little girl with a remarka-

ble voice! After the homily, ministers approached a plaque marking the event; it

was unveiled, and Msgr. Caron imparted the dedication prayer. From that point,

the music in the liturgy was accompanied by the “new” organ which sounded

absolutely terrific! Near the conclusion of Mass, I spoke briefly, noting Fr.

Morin’s ministry at St. André and St. Joseph. I recalled that the Morin family

had been involved in church music for many years, including Fr. Morin’s father

who sang at funerals for many years in the Lewiston area. Many of the Morins

were parishioners of mine in Lewiston, so we enjoyed a little reunion after Mass.

(2) Assignment of Priest: Effective August 8, Fr. Paul Murray is appointed

residential care chaplain for senior residential care institutions located in Lewis-

ton and Auburn. He will also provide coverage for emergencies at St. Mary’s

Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center, and assist in Im-

maculate Heart of Mary Parish (Auburn/Turner). Currently, Father Murray

serves as parochial vicar in the Dexter/Milo/Dover-Foxcroft/Pittsfield cluster. (3)

Thank you of the Week: to parishioners who volunteer as altar servers for our

weekend and weekday liturgies – adults and children alike. I also appreciate the

commitment required of the parents of these children. Thank you!

Jokes Priests Can Tell, Volume 4 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne:

A verse on a tombstone read as follows:

“Remember man as you pass by,

As you are now, so once was I,

As I am now, some day you’ll be,

Prepare yourself to follow me.”

Below the verse, someone had written the following:

“To follow you I’m not content

Until I find which way you went.” –Paul Meysing

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GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us July 27, 2014

A special message for summer visitors:

Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish, which con-

sists 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 because it is in need of a new

roof and ventilation system. Our parish owns 15

properties, 6 of which are listed for sale at this

time. All our properties are in need of improve-

ments aimed at increasing the useful life of a

building or adding to its value. These projects

result in considerable financial stress for the

parish. In particular, the cost of repairing the roof

and ventilation system in St. Luke is about $50-

60,000. Therefore, we have begun a capital fund

campaign to help pay for repairing the roof and

ventilation system. If you enjoy worshiping at St.

Luke in the summer months and would like to

help us raise funds for this purpose, you may send

a check to the parish office or go to the parish

website at www.GoodShepherdParish.us and

click “Online Giving,” where you will find a

donation opportunity for St. Luke Chapel; you

may also contact our finance coordinator, 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. There is good news in that regard.

From a global perspective, we have Pope Francis

admired throughout the world. The appointment

of Bishop Robert Deeley as the new Bishop of

Portland in February has been an exciting and

positive experience. In early April, a parish mis-

sion led by Fr. Larry Richards (well known on

Catholic Radio) attracted over 1100 people to

attend each of the four evenings. The mission had

a strong spiritual impact on those who attended

and continues to influence the lives of many

parishioners. I find in these combined experiences

signs of faith and hope for the Catholic Church in

Maine and for our parish in particular. We appre-

ciate the prayerful support of Catholics who visit

us from elsewhere; your presence enlivens us

during the summer months. May you have an

enjoyable, restful & peaceful vacation in Maine!

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

Confessions on Saturdays

3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret

3:30 pm at St. Philip

BIDDEFORD, SACO, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & LYMAN

Charles G. Ouellette (born 1922)

Patrick Lacourse (born 1937)

Annabelle Ritchie (born 1922) * Diana Paquette (born 1937)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through

the mercy of God rest in peace.

Saturday, July 26

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Mr. & Mrs. Marc E. Grenier, Sr. / Laurence Martel

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Ed Cote / Robert Lavigne

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

Garon Murphy / Marcel Tremblay

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk)

Guy Labbe / Patrick Lacourse

5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard

Sunday, July 27, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Mme. Eva Spénard Carrier / Edgar & Noella Perreault

8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

William J. Manduca / Charles Jenkins

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish / James Benson

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass) Normand Viger

9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

The Sweeney Family

9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

Robert, Jane & Fern Audet / Muriel & Glenn Rosenbarker

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Gregory Shea / Robert & Ashley Ouellette

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Lillian & Leopold Labonte / Doris Beaudette

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Monday, July 28

8:00 am St. Margaret: Dolores Roy / Norman Gagnon (3rd Ann.)

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Yvette Hebert /

Urbain Perreault (22nd Ann.)

Tuesday, July 29

7:00 am Ste Anne: St. Anthony and St. Joseph – for a favor

received

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Brian Cunningham /

Mr. & Mrs. H.P. Gowen

Wednesday, July 30

8:00 am St. Margaret: Irene Pellerin

9:00 am St. Philip: Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard

Thursday, July 31

8:00 am St. Margaret: Gus Gagne

9:00 am St. Philip: Mary Rose Lambert

Friday, August 1

7:00 am Ste Anne: Irene Pellerin

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Memorial Book Names /

Rachel Young

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Saturday, August 2

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Robert Boucher, Sr. (8th Ann.) / Robert Gagnon

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

John Faraci (2nd Ann.) / Irene Paquet

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

Garon Murphy / Jim Bouchard

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Richard Sniezyk)

Joseph L. Guillemette

5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Alice, Edna, Joseph, & Thomas McManus

Sunday, August 3, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Alice Douville (6th Ann.) / Concisa, Wilfredo, & Nono Garcia

8:00 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

James Bouchard / Paul Rivard

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish / James Benson

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Antonydass)

Pauline Cassette / Fred Stran (1st Ann.)

9:30 am St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) M.G. Miller

9:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

James Bouchard / Robert Rose

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Andy & Dustin Giroux / Bob Mahoney

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Kenneth Powell / Dolores Roy

PARISH LITURGIES

Readings for the Week of July 27, 2014

Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Monday: Jer 13:1-11/Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22/Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21/Mt 13:44-46

Thursday: Jer 18:1-6/Mt 13:47-53

Friday: Jer 26:1-9/Mt 13:54-58

Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24/Mt 14:1-12

Next Sunday: Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21

Please pray for the following couple scheduled to

marry soon: Donald Bringley & Johanna Cubelli

Good Shepherd Parish welcomes: Ryan Joseph,

son of Nicholas & Jacqueline Bergeron ; Samuel

Brunelle, son of Steven & Shanon (Kearney) Lessard ; Elizabeth

Rose, daughter of Timothy and Mary Ellen (O’Brien) Powers ;

Finley Richard, son of Brian Bonds & Libby (Godbout) Swart ;

Arya Regina-Rae Huot, daughter of Paul Dunham & Heather

Huot ; Kaiden Richard Marshall, son of Robert Marshall Jr. &

Heather Huot. May all the baptized grow daily in the body of

Christ.

Note: Sunday Masses, June 29 – August 31, will be at 8 am and 9:30 am at St. Margaret.

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - July—August

27. Rev. Armand Bill, Rev. Antony Pichai Muthu HGN

28. Rev. Raymond Picard, Rev. Rene Lavoie

29. Rev. Real Nadeau, Rev. Paul Murray

30. Rev. Normand Carpentier, Fr. William Dinga, Jr.

31. Our Holy Father Francis

August 1. Msgr. Charles Murphy, Rev. Harold Nicknair

2. Rev. Roland Nadeau, Rev. James Lafontaine SJ,

Rev. Fernand Paquet MM

SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084

Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693

E-mail GSPschools@portlanddiocese.org

Website www.goodshepherdschools.us

St. James School is

Service

Academics

Faith

Excellence

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, life-long learners, and confident contributors to the Church and society.

JULY 27, 2014

Saint James School was well represented

in the La Kermesse parade. This year,

Maine Catholic schools will be celebrating

their 150th anniversary in Maine. Biddeford

and Saco have had several area Catholic schools, of which Saint James School is a combination, and is the

last remaining one. We celebrate in this rich history. It is important

that Saint James School remains here to teach the next generation

of children the values based education that develops the whole

child. Enrollment is strong for next year but there are still open-

ings, so spread the word! Not only do students excel academically

but they also develop socially and spiritually. If you have not given

Saint James School a serious look, you should call or stop by for a

tour to see what we can offer your child or grandchild. Please

spread the word of Saint James School to perspective families!

Maybe your grandchild would consider Saint James School with some support; maybe your neighbor would consider Saint James

School with a positive word; maybe your teammate would consid-

er Saint James School with a recommendation. You never know

what the little push might be, so help out the last remaining Catho-

lic School and spread the word! The office is open every Tuesday

and Thursday from 9-12 and other times, by appointment.

~ Nancy Naimey, Principal

FAITH FORMATION

Children’s Ministry Online Registration for 2014-15 is now available!

www.goodshepherdparish.us/registration

Looking to get involved? Would you like to become more involved in the life

and mission of our parish? Do you feel called to

help in passing the faith on to our young people,

and to help them develop deep and meaningful rela-

tionships with Jesus? Well…

We are currently looking for volunteer cate-

chists for all of our faith formation programs!

* Catechesis at MHT, St. Philip, St. Margaret

& Youth Ministry Programs

* Curriculum, books, materials and training are provided! * Please contact Mike Drahos at 282-4812 x117 or

Michael.Drahos@portlanddiocese.org for more information.

Youth Ministry

Keep an eye on your email and the Facebook page “Good Shep-

herd Youth Ministry” for details on our special summer activities!

Coming up:

SoulFest concert in NH (Aug 8th) * Email Mike to ask about carpooling * FMI www.TheSoulFest.com Hike with Father Jack (Aug 16th) Ongoing summer deal- Where two or more are gathered…

there will be breakfast! * When 2 or more youth (entering grade 6 or above) attend any daily Mass at MHT (Mon, Tues, Fri

at 9:00am), breakfast at the Golden Rooster is on us!

Adult Ministry

Are you or someone you know….

Experiencing God’s call but not sure how to respond?

Attending Mass but have never completed the Sacraments of

Initiation?

Interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?

The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you!

Join us today for Inquiry to explore and learn more about the

Catholic faith. Please call the Office of Faith Formation at

207-282-4812 for more information.

Join us Tuesday evenings for

Women’s Fellowship Group!

We are using EWTN’s Johnnette Benkovic’s Women of Grace

Study Program. This is an opportunity to connect, support one

another, and help each other grow in holiness!

Where: Ste. Anne’s Chapel *** When: Tuesdays, 6 pm

Members: Any woman age 18-118 Attendance: Flexible!

FMI call: Jacqueline: 604-6704; jacquelinebouthot@yahoo.com

Reminder to Men of Good Shepherd Parish:

There will be no program through the summer.

*New program begins September 13th. FMI call

Ken, 590-5805, or Dave, 590-5198. Have a blessed summer!

Alumni Contact Information

Name______________________________Class of__________

Address___________________________________________

_______________________________________________

Telephone Number_________________________________

Email Address_______________________________________

Would you like to be a class representative? YES NO

Would you like to help with the anniversary? YES NO

Where Are You? St. James will be gearing up for its twenty-fifth

anniversary in a few years. We want to create a database of alumni

but we need your help! You can email your contact information to

Helen.Fournier@portlanddiocese.org or mail this form to St. James

School, Alumni Database, 25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. Thank you!

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Crutches 4 Africa: Social Justice Commission members

are joining with a local Rotary to collect used crutches,

canes, walkers and wheelchairs to be distributed to Afri-

cans that need them to increase their mobility. Collection

boxes are located in each church. Donations will be ac-

cepted through September. Let us help you to help those in need.

Jury is In! “This is a life-changing blessing. Take ad-

vantage of it!” is how one couple put it. Don’t miss out on

the upcoming opportunity to enrich and rejuvenate your

marriage. We can accommodate 30 couples, so join us on the next

Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience August 3-5 (Sunday-

Tuesday) in Lewiston. We are running a mid-week “weekend” to

accommodate the many who are teachers, have weekend jobs,

and others on summer vacation. Cost is $50, and a freewill dona-

tion will be accepted at the end of the “weekend.” FMI call Bill &

Coco Watkin, 207-668-4885, or go to www.wwmemaine.org.

WeShare, our Online Giving System, is so easy!

Go to www.goodshepherdparish.us, and under the

"About Us" tab, click Online Giving. You can make a one-time or

recurring donation using your credit card, checking or savings

account. For further questions, call the parish office, 282-3321.

Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This

week: Canned tuna and canned chicken

Second Collection This Weekend: Debt Relief - Good Shepherd

Parish avoids debt financing as much as possible but on occasion

we have taken out loans for certain capital improvements, when

they became absolutely necessary and we don’t have funds to cov-

er the cost. Any contributions you make will be much appreciated.

Collection Report

Offertory Week Year to Date*

July 12-13, 2014 $ 26,953 $ 90,850

July 13-14, 2013 $ 26,641 $ 89,674

Difference $ 312 $ 1,175 1.3% *includes second collections

Second Collection Next Weekend is the worldwide annual

Peter’s Pence Collection which enables the Holy Father to respond

with emergency financial assistance for the needy around the world

--- those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, disease, and

natural disaster.

Evangelization Workshop Opportunity: The Parish of the Ascen-

sion of the Lord will be hosting speaker and author, Allan F. Wright,

Academic Dean for the Diocese of Patterson, NJ, who challenges

listeners with the question: “How can I reach my loved ones who are

away from the Catholic Church?” All are welcome Saturday, Au-

gust 16, beginning with 8 am Mass, to be followed by coffee/snacks,

and event from 9 until noon at: St. Christopher Church Hall, 4 Barrell

Ln, York, 03909. FMI contact Parish Secretaries: Linda, 363-2111,

Brenda, 439-0442, Sue 384-7006. Bring a friend or two!

is seeking gently used books for children ages 0 to 7. Boxes to collect these books are in the back of our churches, OR

you can drop them off at: 229 Pool St in Biddeford. What a won-

derful way to make a difference in the literary skills of these chil-

dren, both at the center and in their homes. We are grateful for

your generosity. Volunteer Opportunities also available: Rest

Time Helper and Enrichment Provider FMI contact: Sr. Cecilia,

282-3790.

St. Louis Child Development Center

The Friends of Community Action Food Pantry are in dire

need of a commercial grade meat slicer. If you have one available

to donate to the food pantry, please call Don at 207-282-4771.

Most Holy Trinity Church would like help with

the laundering of altar linens. You would be

placed in a rotation with others and would proba-

bly have to pick up only once a month. Instruc-

tion would be provided. If you are interested in

this very special ministry, please call Sue Anne @ 284-5860.

Good Shepherd Parish Seafood Raffle

Raffle tickets are on sale now! Here’s your chance to win $300 of seafood. Second prize, $100.

Gift certificates from The Lobster Co. in Arundel that can be

used year round. Drawing will be August 16 at the parish BBQ at

St. Philip’s Church Hall in Lyman. Purchase tickets after Mass at

each church or come by the parish office. Tickets are $1 each or

six for $5. You do not have to be present to win, but you’ll miss

the BBQ. See you there! Proceeds will help support the operation

of our parish. Thank you and Good Luck!

Chicken Barbecue August 16 from 5 to 6:30 pm at St. Philip’s Church Hall

Menu includes half chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, roll

and dessert for $9 per person. Takeout meals available.

Esther Residence is in need of a wooden picnic table; a second-

hand table that you wish to get rid of would be well accepted. The

second request is trickier. We are also in need of 4 double rolls of

sturdy wall paper for our entrance hallway. Thank you for your

consideration. Please call Sr. Joanne 283-0323.

Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: Sunday, August

3, 1:00 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary at 2:30,

a teaching by Bernadette Cyr, and laying on of hands. FMI call

284-6286 or visit www.littlehouseofprayer.com. Also, recitation

of the Rosary is prayed daily at 10 am and 2 pm. Anyone is

welcome to join.

COMPANIONS ACROSS GOOD SHEPHERD: Communion to the sick and elderly is a unique and extremely

important ministry within our parish. We would like to thank all

of you who are bringing the Eucharist to our parishioners who are

unable to attend Mass on a regular basis, and to invite anyone

who is considering this ministry to contact us.

Good Shepherd is in the process of building a new program called

Companions across Good Shepherd. This ministry is devoted to

alleviating what Mother Theresa called “the terrible poverty of

loneliness” by providing weekly visits to the elderly or home-

bound in our parish. The purpose of this ministry is to reach out

to those within our own parish who need just a little time visiting

with someone. Your role as a companion would be to lend a

friendly ear. You can serve as little or as much as you would like.

If you feel that you are being called and are interested in volun-

teering in either one of these programs, Communion to the sick or

homebound or Companions across Good Shepherd, or would like

further information, please contact either Liz Williams or Deacon

Kevin at the Good Shepherd office 282-3321.