st. matthew parishnov 18, 2018 · 19 dora lane, limerick, maine 04048-3527 tel. 207-793-2244...
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St. Matthew Parish 19 Dora Lane, Limerick, Maine 04048-3527
Tel. 207-793-2244
website: www.stmatthewlimerick.org
Diocese of Portland Diocesan website: www.portlanddiocese.org
We welcome you to the Catholic Community of
St. Matthew and the celebration of the Eucharist.
ST. MATTHEW PARISH STAFF:
Very Rev. Philip A. Tracy, V. F. Pastor
E-mail address: [email protected]
Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar
E-mail address: [email protected]
Deacon Paul Lissandrello, Pastoral Associate
E-mail address: [email protected]
Heather Silva, Secretary/Bookkeeper
E-mail address: [email protected]
Deacon Paul Lissandrello, P.C.L.
Deacon Paul Lissandrello Altar Server Coord.
Gail Libby, Music Director, 207-423-5998
FINANCE COMMISSION:
Kevin LaFreniere Theressa Harrigan
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Jon DiCentes, Grand Knight, 247-8875
BIRTHPLACE HELPLINE:
Abortion Alternatives/Project Rachel, 1-800-227-3002
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES:
9:00 a.m. - Monday*, 8:00 a.m. - Tuesday*, Thursday*, Friday* *Check weekly bulletin for possible time changes.
BAPTISMS: Parents who want to have their child(ren) baptized are
asked to please call the parish office (793-2244). WEDDINGS: Anyone planning to get married must call the parish
office at least SIX MONTHS PRIOR to the proposed wedding date.
CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 3:00 p.m., AND ANYTIME BY APPOINTMENT.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to St. Matthew Parish. Please fill out the Par-
ish Membership Form below and drop it in the collec-tion basket or mail to the parish office.
DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 324-1802 or 1-800-239-7298
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN: www.portlanddiocese.org/protecting-gods-children
We joyfully welcome back to the Church any of our brothers and
sisters who may have been away.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
Name ______________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _______________________________________________
Zip Code ___________________________________________
Phone No.___________________________________________
Email Address________________________________________
Check
_____New Registration _____Updating Info.
_____Change of Address _____Moving out of Parish
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MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND Saturday 4:00 p.m. Corbett Snyder by the Snyder & Dow Families
Sunday 8:00 a.m. For the Intentions of the Parishioners
10:30 a.m. Anita McKeown by the McKeown Family
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday 9:00 a.m. Todd Roberge by Joan , Ben & Stephanie Fortier
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena &
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday 8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
Friday 8:00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory
MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND (November 24 & 25)
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Joseph and Bella Estrella by The Family
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Jeanne Purcell by Keith & Cheryl Purcell And Melissa Purcell
10:30 a.m. Robert Schneider Jr. by Mr. & Mrs. John Schneider
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH LIMERICK
TODAY IS THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. THE READINGS BEGIN ON PAGE 83 OF THE MISSALETTE.
Readings for the Week of November 18, 2018
Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Heb 10:11-14,
18/Mk 13:24-32
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Rv 2:17]/Lk
18:35-43
Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [Rv
3:21]/Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1b]/Lk 19:11-
28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [Rv
5:10]/Lk 19:41-44
Friday: Rv 10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131
[103a]/Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1b]/Lk 20:27-40
Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn
18:33b-37
Pastor’s Ponderings
Many of us are wired to believe that extreme effort at the last minute
will pay dividends. So, we floss four times a day the week before
our visit to the dentist in expectation that will mask the fact we have
not flossed for the past five months and three weeks. We cram for
exams the evening before, starve ourselves for a few days to fit into
a formal attire, etc. With that mindset, we believe that a flurry of
prayers and good deeds will lead us to salvation. On this next to last
week of our liturgical year, Jesus offers us a warning. God is every
merciful and is present at all times and in all places. However, we
dare not presume that mercy. We rarely will have the knowledge of
when the end is near enough to begin our concerted effort. You and I
are called to read the signs of the times not to motivate us to action,
so we can stop when the danger is passed. We read them to know
that there is an urgency to our salvation. When I look back over the
liturgical year, do I have an appreciation that I have grown closer to
God? Have I done anything intentional to learn more about God, to
spend quality time in God’s presence, to serve his people? If I have
moved “further away” from God, have I noticed anything as these
moments are happening? Did I do something to avoid that shift away
from God? Have you ever needed a flashlight only to discover that
the batteries are dead? For some, this is enough to make sure that
there are always fresh batteries near the flashlight. For others, they
are confident (falsely) that the replacement batteries will be good
enough the next time the flashlight is needed. Before the craziness of
Christmas preparation becomes even more intense, I invite parish-
ioners to take a faith inventory. What, if anything, have you done to
draw closer to God this year? How did that work for you? What do
you most wish that you have done: gone on retreat, celebrated recon-
ciliation, read a good spiritual book, attended a daily mass, volun-
teered, etc? What are you willing to do this week to make sure you
are not wishing the same thing this time next year?
Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9am. The feast of the Im-
maculate Conception is on Saturday December 8th. Usually a holy
day has the obligation to attend mass lifted when it falls on Saturday,
but this is the patronal feast day of our nation and Diocese. Since the
mass at 4pm has to be for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we will break
from our current Holy Day mass schedule. We will have a Vigil
Mass at 4pm on Friday, with Adoration concluding at 3pm. The
mass Saturday morning will be at 9am. We will have the same
schedule for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God on January
1st. New Year’s Eve mass will be at 4pm, and 9am on New Year’s
Day. We will need ministers for these masses.
My responsibilities at St. Therese are going to increase in the imme-
diate future as we look to hire some new staff positions. I will still
be planning to spend time in the St. Matthew office, but may not be
able to stay as long as I have been doing. Please let me know, or
contact Heather in the office, if you wish to speak with a priest. I
will certainly be available for emergencies and the unexpected, but
may need to be traveling back from Sanford to be present. There-
fore, it is best not to wait until the last moment to ask me to anoint
the sick and dying. If you know you want to talk to me on a morning
I have morning mass, please let me know before mass. If I have to
leave to go back to Sanford, we can have negotiated when to meet. I
know that the absence of a resident priest has been hard for many. I
truly appreciate the work of Deacon Paul and Heather to make the
transition easier, and the understanding that you have shown to Fr.
Jack and I.
Would you like to have the Sanctuary Lamp burn in the
church for your loved one? There is a list in the Narthex
you can sign up for the weeks you want. Donations of $10
for 7 Days and $20 for 14 Days.
Sanctuary Lamp burning:
Nov. 12th - Nov. 18th - Intentions of JohnMichael DeBartolo
Nov. 19th - Nov. 25th - Joseph W. Holliday
Nov. 26th - Dec. 2nd - Joseph W. Holliday
Dec. 3rd - Dec. 9th - STILL AVAILABLE
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THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Parishioners of Hollis, Limington, Standish,
Steep Falls will host a Baked Bean Supper on
Sat. Nov. 17 from 4:30-6:00PM in the parish
hall. MENU: Baked Beans, Ham, Hot Dogs, Coleslaw, American Chop Suey, Assorted Casseroles, Bread, Beverage
& Desert. Price: Adults $8.00 - Children 6-12 $3.00 -
Children 5 and Under - free. Everyone Welcome
Children’s/Youth Choir: Our Fall/Winter
Session began Sunday October 21 at 6p.m. and
is continuing until December 23. John
Schneider and Maria Marchant will be returning
to direct. We look forward to seeing everyone again and hope more
children will join us and Make a Joyful Noise! Any questions please call
Gail Libby at 207-423-5998.
Women’s Advent Prayer Service: The Women of
WINGS invite their sister’s in Christ to join them on
Tuesday November 27th at 6pm in the Church Hall,
for an Advent Prayer Service and Potluck Supper. This
event is free, but to help with our planning, please
RSVP by email to [email protected] OR by phone to
Kate Howard at 207-298-0548 by Friday November 23rd if
you plan to join us. We hope to see you there.
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER IN SACO ON NOVEMBER 22
A free Thanksgiving dinner will be held in the church hall of Most Holy Trinity Church, located on 271 Main Street, on Thursday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no charge, and all are welcome! Dinners are available for take-out, but order forms (available at the parish office, also on 271 Main Street) must be returned by Wednesday, November 21, at 4 p.m. If you can help with the dinner preparations, packing or delivering meals, working in the kitchen, or serving on the cleanup crew, please call Ray at
(207) 282-9288. Donations of turkeys are being accepted now, and donations of pies can be taken to the church hall on Wednesday, November 21.
New Location for Threads of Hope Thrift Store in Portland
The Threads of Hope Thrift Store, currently located in Union Station Plaza in Portland, will be moving to its new location on 1041 Brighton Avenue in Portland later this month. It is set to reopen in its new location on Friday, November 23. Proceeds from Threads of Hope Thrift Stores go directly to helping fight poverty in Maine. The other store locations are
Monticello (155 U.S. Route 1), Presque Isle (56 State Street) and Sanford (Shaw’s Plaza, 1364 Main Street). For more information about Threads of Hope, visit www.ccmaine.org/thrift-store.
Facebook Outreach for Young Adult Catholics in Maine
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation is helping young adults connect through the “Young Adult Catholics in Maine” Facebook page that can be found at www.facebook.com/YoungAdultCatholicsMaine. The page features opportunities for Catholic young adults to gather as well as relevant information about faith, community, and discipleship.
PARISH FINANCES
DUE TO EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES PARISH FINANCES WILL REPORT WEEKEND OF 11/11 FINANCES IN THE 11/25 BULLETIN.
WHAT SHALL I BRING TO THE LORD, THE GOD OF HEAVEN, WHEN I COME TO WORSHIP HIM? - Micah 6:6
THIS WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION: Please be generous in this
week’s second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Develop-
ment. In the United States, one in seven people lives in poverty. With this
collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and
provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the coun-
try. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to
fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can
support this collection and work on the margins. More information about
the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at
www.usccb.org/cchd/collection
THE BOTTLE RELIEF FUND, sponsored by the Knights
of Columbus, has gotten even easier. While celebrating
with family and friends this fall season, please save
your bottles and cans. For the convenience of parish-
ioners, you can drop your bottles and cans off at JD’s
Package Store & Redemption, 13 Sokokis Trail, E. Water-
boro (across from Hannaford). Let them know they are
for “St. Matthew Bottle Relief Fund”. Those who wish to
continue dropping off at the Bottle Shed here at church, may
continue to do so. Thank you for all your support.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM “PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN”
In the interest of children’s safety, we ask that children not be allowed to leave Mass to use the restrooms downstairs, unless they are accom-panied by an adult. Because we are a public building, doors are required to be unlocked, allowing entrance to all.
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH FOOD PANTRY THE PANTRY SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-12pm 1st Monday 6-7pm
2nd Friday 10am - 12pm
**Serving residents of Limerick, Newfield, Parsonsfield or parishioners.
St. Matthew Food Pantry is always in need of a few items they have a
hard time purchasing from Good Shepherd. Would you be willing to
donate these items? A collection container can be found in the
Narthex.
Gravy Stuffing Cranberry Sauce
Pasta Spaghetti Sauce Chef Boyardee
Canned Meat Jelly & Jams Soups
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
Plastic & paper bags are needed for the Food Pantry. You may leave them in the narthex.
St. Matthew Church
Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Monday: 9:00 AM*
Tue, Thur, Fri: 8:00 AM*
*Subject to priest availability.
St. Therese Lesieux Parish
Saturday: 4:00 PM Holy Family, Sanford
Sunday: 7:30 AM Notre Dame, Springvale
9:00 AM Holy Family, Sanford 11:00 AM Holy Family, Sanford
MWF 7:30 AM During the Winter, Daily Mass is at Holy Family. The Rest of the Year, it alternates Be-tween the two Worship Sites
mailto:[email protected]
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Craft Fair and Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale
Please join us for the Cheverus Craft Fair and Christmas Tree sale. On Saturday December 1, outside the school, you can buy your fresh Maine grown Christmas tree or wreath and inside you will enjoy a warming lunch and lots of unique handmade gift items. The tree sale continues into Sunday as long as sup-plies last. All proceeds from this sale benefit Cheverus High School's immersion programs. (Among other holiday perks, Santa Clause will be joining the fun on Saturday from 10 to noon).
CHEVERUS HIGH SCHOOL 267 Ocean Ave
Portland Maine, 04103
Holiday Stocking Stuffers to benefit St. Thomas School
*Orders and payment will be taken after masses on November
24th/25th and December 1st/2nd. *Ordered certificates and BOGO
cards will be distributed after masses on December 8th & 9th or pick
up in parish office during business hours.
Option 1: Krispy Kreme Certificates $10
(1 certificate = 1 dozen ORIGINAL Glazed Doughnuts)
Customer chooses to get their doughnuts when-
ever they want, at store of their choosing.
Option 2: BOGO CARDS $20
Valid for 10 FREE dozens – a GREAT value and a
Fundraising exclusive. Value of over $80.
With Card, buyer receives one dozen FREE Original
Glazed with each purchase of any dozen.
St. Thomas School receives 50% of total sales
ST THOMAS GIFT CARD PROGRAM
We're pleased to share some exciting news about a Gift Card (Scrip)
fundraising program at St. Thomas! It's called "Scrip" and it's the
fundraising program that works while you shop. Scrip is simply a
word that means "substitute money"–– in other words, Scrip is gift
cards from national and local retailers. They're the same as gift cards
bought at your favorite stores such Kohl's, Shaw’s, Hannaford, Wal-
Mart, CVS, Applebee's, Whole Foods and many others. When pur-
chasing these gift cards through the Scrip program, a percentage of
the purchase cost goes to St. Thomas school. The beauty of the Scrip
programs is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to
work.
ALL ORDERS GIVEN TO THE PRIEST NO LATER THEN AF-
TER THE 10:30AM MASS SHOULD BE IN AND RETURNED
TO YOU BY THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ST. THOMAS
Any questions please feel free to call the office, 793-2244, or ask the
priests after Mass.
http://immersion.cheverus.org/
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018
VOCATION VIEW “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.” How is Christ calling you to share His eternal words of salvation? Consider a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life. Contact Father Seamus Griesbach at 207-773-6471; or email: s e a m u s . g r i e s b a c h @ p o r t l a n d d i o c e s e . o r g ; W e b s i t e :
“And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’
with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels
and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the
earth to the end of the sky.” - Mk 13:26-27
Please include the following priests serving in our diocese in your daily prayers this week:
Nov 18 Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB Nov 19 Rev. James Plourde/Rev. Kingsly R. Kothakotta Y. HGN Nov 20 Rev. Joseph McKenna/Rev. Timothy Nadeau Nov 21 Rev. Robert Vaillancourt/Rev. David Cote Nov 22 Rev. Donald Gagne SM/Rev. Joseph Cahill Nov 23 Rev. Raymond Morency/Rev. Fredrick Morse Nov 24 Rev. Robert Parent/Rev. Robert Tumwekwase AJ
O, Jesus I pray for Your faithful and fervent priests; for Your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for the lonely and desolate priests. For Your young priests; for Your dying priests; for the souls of Your priests in Purgatory, I pray. Ven. Mother Catherine Aurelia, Foundress