Fr. Robert D. Lariviere, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Denis Mailhot, Deacon

WEEKEND MASS

TIMES

SATURDAY-4:00 PM

Sacred Heart

SUNDAY-7:30 AM

Sacred Heart

SUNDAY-9:15 AM

St. Philip

SUNDAY-11:00 AM

Sacred Heart

CONFESSION

SATURDAY

3:00 PM-3:30 PM

Sacred Heart

WEEKDAY MASSES

7:45 AM

Sacred Heart

St. Philip Church 2365 Turner Road

Sacred Heart Church 8 Sacred Heart Place

Corner of Minot & Western Avenue

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - Auburn, Maine 24 Sacred Heart Place (207)782-8096

Office Hours: Mon—Thu 8:30 to 3:30 (Closed Fridays)

Email: ihmadmin@portlanddiocese.org Website: www.ihm-auburn.org

Pastor’s Corner

March Session: Jesus' Compassion in His Passion

Catechist Meeting 2/18 6:00 pm St. Philip

Sunday 3/1 10:30 am, St. Philip Tuesday 3/3 6:00 pm, St. Philip Sunday 3/8 9:45 am, Sacred Heart

Opportunities to Change and Grow During Lent!

God’s Plan for Healthier Relationships

We were created by Love and for love! Relationships are the most satisfying, meaningful, fulfilling things we have in life but we all know that they can also be the most difficult and painful things in our life as well. In this six part series we will explore God’s desire for relationships and the opportunity they provide for us to change and grow into more healthy, balanced human beings. We will explore boundaries, communication, conflict resolution and more in very practical lessons so that our families can become closer to God’s intention for them. Sundays During Lent: 2:00 PM at St. Philip 6:00 PM at the Village Inn

Entering The Abundant Life

“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

Jesus has offered to lead us into peace, joy and abundant life, yet so few of us have peace and joy these days. Are His promises true? Even in this crazy, modern age we live in? Are they true for you? This Lent, we invite you to focus on God’s plan for your life and discover the truth about who God is and who you are, truths that can lead to greater peace and joy in your life.

God Has a Plan God Loves You

If God loves me, why does my life stink? Renewing your Mind

Surrendering to the Plan The Most Powerful Prayer

Join us every Saturday evening at 5:30 (following the 4:00 PM Mass) at Sacred Heart Church Hall

To Register for either of these classes please contact Don Smith

Donald.smith@portlanddiocese.org or 872-8096

Lenten Schedule

February 26 - Ash Wednesday Mass Times 12:00 Noon, Sacred Heart

6:00 PM, St. Philip (NO 7:00 am Mass)

Soup and Stations

Fridays at 5:00 pm, Sacred Heart Join us for some home-made soup beginning at 5 pm in the parish hall. Stations of the Cross will begin at 6 pm.

Concludes April 3rd

God’s Plan for Healthier Relationships See details on this page

Entering the Abundant Life Series See details on this page

Lenten Reflection Booklets

These will be available on the tables near the main entrances of both churches

Project Rice Bowl Lenten program of prayer,

fasting and almsgiving (75% to Catholic Relief Services; 25% for local assistance to poor)

I would like to thank everyone for the many prayers, cards, kind gestures and wishes that I have received during this period of recuperation from knee surgery. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. I am also profoundly grateful for the assistance of Fr. Amato as well as Fr. Will Metzler who was gracious enough to travel from Connecticut and remain with us for several weeks. As you know, Fr. Seamus Griesbach has taken on additional responsibilities in our parish until I am able to resume my duties. I am very humbled by everyone’s generosity and under-standing. God bless you all!

The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 23rd, 2020

February 9 $ 7,185 (basket) 934 (online)

$ 8,119

Stewardship Offering

Dylan Alexander

Holmes

On ASH WEDNESDAY a special collection will be taken for the Solidarity Fund for the Church of Africa.

“As I have done, so you also must do" One-Day Retreat in Biddeford on March 18

A one-day retreat, “As I have done, so you also must do,” will be held at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford on Wednesday, March 18. At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of his apostles, establishing the ministry he wanted for his followers. What meaning does this hold for us today? The retreat runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $60, which includes a hot meal. For more information or to register, visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org or call (207) 284-5671.

Come Experience the Real Presence of Jesus!

The Adoration Chapel at Holy Cross Church is a beautiful, peaceful place to encounter God’s love in a special way. This Lent we are inviting you on a Lenten adventure - come and spend time focusing on our God’s passionate, personal love for YOU! Even if you have never experienced adoration before, make a Lenten commitment, and come visit each week during Lent. Those participating will gather as a group before Lent begins to start the journey off together. We will be receiving a set of meditations - one for each week of Lent - each focusing on some aspect of God’s love for us as individuals. At the end of Lent, we will come together again and share with each other how the Lord met us in our times of adoration!

Kick Off Gathering 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 23 at the Adoration Chapel with a meeting the church hall afterward

Wrap Up Sharing Time 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 18 at the Adoration Chapel with a meeting the church hall afterward

Presenter: Don Smith To Register, please call:

Peg Bissonette at 207-577-2439 or Doris Belanger 207-577-1005

Presentation on Three Beliefs

Three Beliefs is a document which was recently produced by the diocese to help those who may be dealing with end-of-life issues either for themselves or for their loved ones. Suzanne Lafreniere, who works for the diocese in the area of public policy, will be giving her presentation at Sacred Heart parish hall next Wednesday, February 26 (Ash Wednesday) around 1:30 pm. Suzanne’s presenta-tion is certain to be very informative. There will also be opportunity for questions.

Dear busy involved Catholic

We are involved in a Lay Fraternity of the Dominican Order, and we would like to challenge you to check it out. Cal Ripken Jr wrote “just show up” and challenged people to rise up and be more, minimizing the slumps so that the winning streaks are better. As a busy Catholic Christian, you do more than most others to bring Christ into the world. You look for opportunities to share His life with others. Wouldn’t it be great to get to know others like you, taking on the world and trying to grow in holiness? As a busy person we aren’t asking you to do more, but to maximize your efforts by joining with others who have the same vision and who encourage each other in their apostolate. Come and see what the Lay Dominicans are all about. Saturday March 14 at 9am, at the Dominican Sisters Residence 61 Lisbon Rd Sabattus, coffee and light breakfast will be available. FMI contact Denise Mailhot at 786-3380.

There will be a Special Collection NEXT WEEKEND, February 26th for Black and Inidan Mission. The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help local African American

and Native American Diocesan Communities throughout the United States spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground.

Saturday, February 22 ACTS Reunion Gathering, 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart Sunday, February 23 Coffee & Donuts, 10:00 am, St. Philip Monday, February 24 Tuesday, February 25 Quilting Group, 9:00 am, St. Philip Centering Prayer, 6:00 pm, St. Philip Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart Wednesday, February 26 Three Beliefs Presentation, 1:30 pm, Sacred Heart Thursday, February 27 Nar-Anon meeting, 6:00 pm, St. Philip Friday, February 28 Saturday, February 29 Abundant Life Series, 5:00 pm, Sacred Heart Sunday, March 1 Coffee & Donuts, 10:00 am, St. Philip Crepe Breakfast, 8:00 am, Sacred Heart

Crepe Breakfast Sunday, March 1st

from 8:00 -12:30 NEW EXTENDED HOURS

Sacred Heart Church Hall

Breakfast menu Includes: Bacon, Sausage,

coffee, tea, and orange juice. Adults $6, Children 6-12 $3,

5 years and under are free.

Carmel Bilodeau, Doris Biron, Noah Bisson, Keith Bonenfant, Pauline Bussiere, Amy Caramihalis, Andrew Carsley, Rodolphe Camy, Walter J. Curtis III, Edward Doane,

Celeste Drapeau, Sherri Dyer, Michaela Gray, Alicia Gregoire, Gerry Lebrun, Ranger Ledoux, Virginia Lytch, Billy Marcus, Gary McKeone, Maurice Lamontagne, Allan Mendenhall, Al Mercier, Florence Meronek, Don Michaud, Joan Morin,

Germaine Nadeau, Alma Ouellette, Doreen Pettinger, Normand Roy, Claudette Samson,Diane Santomango, Chet Tocci,

Thomas Verreault, Brenda Weeks and Irene Witas.

Readings for the Week of February 16, 2020

Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48 Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]//Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/ Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/ Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/ Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/ Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 [cf. 3a]/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-1

Saturday 2/22 4:00 pm Sacred Heart Richard Pelletier by Russell Roy Sunday 2/23 7:30 am Sacred Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am St. Philip Cyrille & Emma Baillargeon by Their Loving Family 11:00 am Sacred Heart 1st Anniv. Gerard Bellevance by Son, James Monday 2/24 7:45 am Sacred Heart Intentions of Someone Ill Tuesday 2/25 7:45 am Sacred Heart Rolande Dube by Family Friend

Thursday 2/27 7:45 am Sacred Heart Deceased Loved Ones of Parishioners Friday 2/28 7:45 am Sacred Heart Luciane Norton by Family Saturday 2/29 4:00 pm Sacred Heart Fernand Couture by Couture Family Sunday 3/1 7:30 am Sacred Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am St. Philip 1st Anniv. Janet McGowan By Patt & Lisa Raymond 11:00 am Sacred Heart Claudette Landry by Richard Morhauser

MASS Intentions

Please pray for the repose of the soul of

Jeannette Caron

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in

peace.

ASH WENDESDAY (no morning Mass)

Wednesday 2/26 12:00 Noon Sacred Heart Helen, Terry & Jeannette by Family 6:00 pm St. Philip James Bosse by Wife & Family