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

May 10, 2015

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Message from Monsignor René Mathieu (1) Bishop Robert Deeley is visiting us this Sunday, May 10 to adminis-ter sacraments of initiation to children, youth and adults. All are

welcome to participate in this special Mass that will begin at 1:30 pm in

St. Joseph Church. (2) Thursday, May 14 is a holy day of obligation, the

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. The schedule of Masses for

Wednesday evening and Thursday are listed elsewhere in this bulletin.

(3) We have begun the 2015 Appeal and will continue through the month of May. The

weekend of May 16/17 is Commitment Sunday when we will do the usual in-pew

commitment process. Please keep in mind that the Appeal funds the following mini-

stries that directly support our parish or ministries in the parish: Office of Lifelong

Faith Formation; Catholic Schools Office, teacher pension & school rebates; Campus

Ministry; Office of Communications; Harvest Magazine; St. Andre Home; St. Louis Child Development Center. (4) Three of our parishioners were recognized at the dioce-

san youth convention held April 17-19 in Rockport. Emily Belanger received the St.

Timothy Award conferred on a high school student who lives as a disciple of Christ,

setting a positive example for other youth; witnesses to their faith by exhibiting Catho-

lic morals and integrity; demonstrates Gospel values through service to others; exhibits

Christian leadership in parish, school, Scouting, and/or community settings. Hillary

Cusack and Betty Belanger received the Companions on the Journey Award conferred

on adults who demonstrate: excellence in youth ministry; commitment to ongoing edu-

cation and formation; longevity in ministry; commitment to young people; outstanding

leadership at the local and/or diocesan level. Only four adults in Maine received this

award this year, two of them from Good Shepherd Parish. Congratulations! (5) Don’t forget that EWTN’s Marcus Grodi will speak next Sunday, May 17, 6:30 pm at St.

Joseph Church. (6) Bishop Deeley has authorized a special collection at all of Maine’s

Catholic churches on the weekend of June 13-14 to provide aid and recovery support

to the people impacted by the destructive earthquake that shook Nepal on April

25. “The Diocese of Portland has a long history of meeting humanitarian challenges

and providing hope to those facing circumstances of great need,” said Bishop Deeley.

“In this moment of devastation and suffering for the people of Nepal, I ask that we

come together and offer our prayers, compassion, and generosity to assist and support

the thousands of individuals and families affected by this tragedy.” The proceeds of the

special collection will support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as they address relief

and recovery efforts. CRS is already on the ground in Kathmandu, the capital city and one of the most affected areas, distributing food and providing shelter. Materials for

shelter, water purification, and hygiene kits will be needed for months to come. Be-

cause we already have a second collection scheduled for that weekend, your contribu-

tion to help the people of Nepal will be accepted as you leave Mass that weekend, at the exits of the church. (7) Thank You of the Week: To parishioners who organized

the thought provoking and well attended program for ministers last Sunday. Thank you!

JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 5 - Msgr. Tonne: A young priest was called to a

hospital where an old man lay dying. He leaned over his bed, and said clearly and

loudly, “I am a priest. Is there anything I can do for you?”

With an effort he turned and groaned, “Stop sending the envelopes!”

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH www.goodshepherdparish.us May 10, 2015

Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph Church & Ste Anne Chapel St. Margaret Church St. Philip 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 Chapel (seasonal) St. Luke Chapel (CLOSED) 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

Vocations: "God sent His only Son into the

world so that we might live through Him.” Are

you open to the call to be sent into the world as a

priest or consecrated religious, that others might

live in Christ? If you think God may be offering you this grace, call Fr. Seamus Griesbach:

207-773-6471;

email: vocations@portlanddiocese.org; or like us on Facebook: VocationsME.

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - May 2015 10. Bishop Robert P. Deeley DD

11. Rev. Donald McAllister 12. Rev. Thomas Keenan, Rev. Larry Jensen

13. Rev. Richard Bertrand SJ, Rev. James Brewer

14. Our Holy Father Pope Francis

15. Rev. Andrus Dobrovolska OFM,

Rev. Daniel Baillargeon

16. Rev. Paul Marquis, Rev. Daniel Gagnon OMI

Easter Communion: In the USA, the obligation

to receive Holy Communion at least once a year

may be satisfied from the First Sunday of Lent to

Trinity Sunday (May 31). For a just cause, this

“Easter Duty” may be fulfilled at some other time

of the year.

Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment):

3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity,

St. Joseph and St. Margaret

3:30 pm at St. Philip

Our Lady of Fatima - Pray for us!

Feast Day is May 13

BIDDEFORD, LYMAN, OLD ORCHARD BEACH & SACO

Saturday, May 9

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Pauline Morin / Shawn Morin

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Joseph Manship)

Noella McMullen / Rita M. Lavoie 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)

James Bouchard / Garon Murphy

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Dickinson) Paul & Denise Lavigne

Sunday, May 10, Sixth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Msgr. Mathieu)

Paul Lapointe (27th Ann.) / Priscille Jean

8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)

Daniel R. Murphy / Philip Dupont

8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Juliette Landry / Doris Sanborn

9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Gerard & Pauline Cassette

10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Dickinson)

Robert DuDevoir / Pauline Morin

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Antonydass)

Vivien & James Sullivan / Nancy Tucker

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. William Campbell)

Dolores Roy / Theresa St. Ours

1:30 pm St. Joseph (with Bishop Robert Deeley): Mass & Sacramental Celebrations For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

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Monday, May 11 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Gerard Labbe / Nicholle Lemelin

Tuesday, May 12

7:00 am Ste Anne: Ozea & Lydia Houde /

Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Gosselin

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Maurice Duross /

Raymond Boucher (6th Ann.)

Wednesday, May 13

9:00 am St. Joseph: Priscille Jean / Leonard Alley

9:00 am St. Philip: Harvey Paul

4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: Jean Fortin (14th Ann.)

Ascension Thursday, May 14 8:00 am St. Margaret: Donna Hart

9:00 am St. Philip: Steven Garnache (8th Ann.)

9:00 am St. Joseph: For a special favor

6:30 pm St. Joseph: Vivian Francesca Celestin / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

Friday, May 15

7:00 am Ste Anne: Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Elizabeth Martel /

Henri Gobeil (3rd Ann.)

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Saturday, May 16

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass) Roland Boissonneault / St. Anthony for favor received

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

Patricia Ellis (4th Ann.) / Wilfred Gregoire (15th Ann.)

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. James Knox)

Armand Lapointe (3rd Ann.) / Marcel Gendron

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Dickinson)

Kenneth Pendleton (6th Ann.) /

Gerard & Jeannine Courchene

Sunday, May 17, Seventh Sunday of Easter

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Normand Richard)

Gerard Levesque / Joseph Faucher 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

Aurise Loranger (10th Ann.) / Emile Aube

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

Rita Picard / Rita McIntyre

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

Charles C. Cyr, Sr. / Herbert Dale

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

Priscille Jean / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson)

Albeni Morin (3rd Ann.) / Ralph Kavanaugh (4th Ann.)

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass) Jean & Jeanne Veilleux / Leo Paul Corriveau

PARISH LITURGIES

Lorraine Boutet (born 1926)

Maurice Corbeil (born 1920)

Arthur Gallant (born 1935)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Cemeteries of

Good Shepherd Parish

St. Joseph / St. Mary Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30-Noon.

Please call Sandy to schedule an appointment at 282-0747.

Please pray for the following couples scheduled

to marry soon:

Timothy Whelan & Elissa Hurley Bolt

Gabriel Katsimpas & Kristen Connolly

The Sanctuary Lamp at St. Joseph Church is burning this week for Special Intentions

Ascension Thursday, May 14,

is a Holy Day of Obligation

Mass Times:

Vigil, Wednesday, May 13

4:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity

Thursday, May 14 8:00 am St. Margaret

9:00 am St. Philip

9:00 am St. Joseph

6:30 pm St. Joseph

Cemeteries of Good Shepherd Parish is looking to hire

summer employees, to help with mowing and trimming

of the cemetery grounds. Must be at least 17 years of age. If you are

interested, please call Sandy at 282-0747 for more information.

Job Opening

Cemetery Update: Thank you to all who have already

made donations to the paving project for the "priest's

road" at St. Mary Cemetery! We are only a few hun-

dred dollars away from reaching our goal! If you have

not made a donation yet but would like to, there is still time. Simply

put your donation in an envelope and mark it St. Mary Cemetery

Paving Project, and put it in the collection basket, or mail it to the

Cemetery office at 271 Main St., Saco ME 04072. The paving will be

done this spring and even though the winter has been tough, we hope

to get the work done before Memorial Day! Thank you again for your

support! ~ Paula Moses, for the GSP Cemeteries Committee.

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.sjsbiddeford.org

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.

MAY 10, 2015

FAITH FORMATION

Please help us create a database of alumni! You can email it to

Helen.Fournier@portlanddiocese.org or mail to: St. James School,

Alumni Database, 25 Graham St, Biddeford, ME 04005.

Youth Ministry Schedule May 10 – NO SESSION (Mother’s Day)

May 16-17 – High School Lock-In (8th graders invited to join)

May 24 – NO SESSION (Memorial Day Weekend)

May 31 – Graduation Mass FMI concerning the following events/programs, contact youth minister,

Josh Houde, 282-4812 x117 or joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org.

Each morning, Saint James School begins its day out on the school yard. Parents join us in the school yard. The bell rings at 8:15 am and students line up with their classes. Pre-K through eighth grade is out in the school yard, ready to start their day. The principal begins each morning with a greeting and lets the students know something about the day. Sometimes there is a special presentation or a performance by the students. Some days, the Student Council members will give a green minute, which encourages recycling. Students are recognized for special accomplishments. Each class is respon-sible to lead the school community in prayers and a pledge. It starts with eighth grade in September and ends with kindergar-ten in June. Students say a prayer and then the entire school

community says the Our Father or the Hail Mary together, then the school pledges the flag. This begins our school day. Kisses are blown to parents, and stu-dents walk into the school yard to start the day. This is such a wonderful way for parents to be with us at the start of our day, to

recognize accomplishments in front of the entire student body, to begin each day in prayer and to make our school feel like a small community. Saint James is truly a special place!

Monthly Potluck for Young Couples—Young married

and engaged couples are invited to the monthly potluck on

Thursday, May 21, beginning at 5:30 pm. Dinner will be

served around 6, and there will be a short video and discussion about

marriage and family at 7, featuring the Humanum Videos. This month's

potluck will be hosted by Denis & Suzanne Lafreniere at their home in

Scarborough. For directions or to RSVP, contact Josh: 282-4812 ;

joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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

Mark your calendars &

Save the Date:

Vacation Bible School 2015!

June 29th—July 3rd at Most Holy Trinity Church Hall!

More info and registration is

coming soon! Don’t miss out!

Youth Ministry

May 16-17 (Sat-Sun): Youth Ministry Lock-In

The high school youth ministry will hold a weekend

lock-in at St. Philip Church, May 16-17. The event will

include a variety of social activities to build community, as well as a

spiritual component, and will run from Saturday morning through

Sunday morning. Eighth graders are invited to participate in the

event as well (but will spend the night at home). Contact Josh for

details / to register (late registration deadline is Monday, May 11)!

(Sun) May 31: Graduation Mass at St. Philip Church at 9:00 am All high school seniors from Good Shepherd Parish are

invited to participate in our 2015 Graduation Mass

at St Philip Church, 9 am on Sunday, May 31. Please join us to ask God's blessings on

your continued journey through life!

Summer Events! Plans are in the works for summer events/activities for

both the junior high and high school youth. Details to be announced.

Theology on Tap Continues! Tuesday, May 12, 7-9 pm Young adults are invited to come hear EWTN television host Susan

Conroy share about her experience working alongside Mother Teresa in

India: "Hands to Serve and a Heart to Love: My Experience with Mother

Teresa." It will be an evening of hearty food, good beer, and engaging

theology with other young adults, and will be held at The Kerrymen Pub,

512 Main Street (Rt. 1) in Saco. Sponsored by Southern Maine College Cam-pus Ministry, Good Shepherd Young Adult Ministry, and Ignite, Greater Port-

land's Catholic Young Adult Group. FMI contact Josh: 282-4812 x117;

joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org.

Young Adult Ministry

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

WeShare is our Online Giving System. Go to

www.goodshepherdparish.us. You can make a one-

time or recurring donation using your credit card,

checking or savings account. It’s easy and quick!

Knights’ Council #12941 will meet at 6 pm in the Knights

Room at St. Joseph Church, with a Rosary preceding in St.

Anne's Chapel at 5:10, and light luncheon to follow. All Knights and anyone

interested in the Knights of Columbus are invited to attend. FMI contact Mike

Bolduc at 468-0106; kofc12941@hotmail.com. Note the change of date instead

of the second Sunday this month because of Mother's Day. Also note that the

June 14 meeting will be pre-empted by the Annual Award Banquet.

All-You-Can-Eat Monthly Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, May 17, at MHT Hall, 8 – 10:30 am. Breakfast includes: pancakes, waffles, eggs, home fries,

sausage, bacon, toast, cereal, donuts, juice & coffee. Donation is: $7, kids 12

& under free. To benefit the Good Shepherd Parish. Hosted by Knights &

Columbian Squires. FMI contact Jerry, 282-7156 ; gletellier@maine.rr.com.

Breakfast for Council 2266 at St. Margaret in OOB will be on May 17th

from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Our usual menu of french toast, pancakes, sausage and

scrambled eggs will be served. No take out. Cost is donation. This month’s

breakfast is for Youth Ministry Convention next year.

Yard Sale at St. Luke’s Chapel on Saco Avenue in OOB on Friday, May 29

& Saturday, May 30. During May, parishioners may drop off any good, un-

wanted items at the Chapel on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to Noon, where

someone will on hand to accept items.

The Second Annual Bud Hurst Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by

Council # 2266 in OOB will be held on June 6th. Location: Dutch Elm Golf

Course, Arundel, ME. Proceeds go to Chelsea Chance. FMI, contact Grand

Knight, Roger Melancon, at 207-740-1578.

Knights

Offertory Collection Report *includes second collections

Week Year to Date*

Apr. 25-26, 2015 $ 23,734 $1,234,319

Apr. 26-27, 2014 $ 22,972 $1,274,481

Difference $ 762 $ (40,162) -3.2%

Operation Rice Bowl: $5,524

Catholic Home Missions Appeal: $4,874

Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair 2015 Calling all those who love to knit, crochet and sew!

We are already busy working for the Parish Fair in

November! Here are some of the items we are looking for, in addition to all

the wonderful things you donate each year:

*Adult knit/crochet slippers, hat and mitten sets (We need kids sets too, but

seemed to be short on adult sets last year!)

*Knit/Crochet cotton dishcloths and hanging kitchen towels

*Aprons, Potholders, Hotpads, Table Runners, Placemats

We will also have our Used Books Table again this year! So, please save

your used books for us! You can drop them off mornings or evenings of the

week of the Fair, along with crafted items and other donations.

We do have some yarn that was donated for the Fair, so if you are interested

in making something, contact me! Thank you to all our busy bees!

~ Marie Fortier LaBrecque, 282-2634 ; rlabrecque@maine.rr.com

The Affiliates of the Good Shepherd Sisters’ (men & women)

monthly meeting is next Sunday, May 17th at 2 o'clock at

St. Joseph Convent, Biddeford. Anyone interested in learning

about the Affiliation is invited. FMI call Anita, 571-4975.

We would like to invite the

men of the parish to join us

for our summer program

titled “Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained”, be-

ginning Saturday, May 30th. There will be no meetings

until the start of Symbolon on May 30th. *Meetings will be in the youth room at MHT. Coffee is on at 6:45 am;

program begins at 7. FMI call Ken, 590-5805; or Dave, 590-5198.

Donations to food pantries at all our churches:

This week: Canned vegetables & canned fruits

The next Behold Adoration Hour will be Friday, May 15th at St. Margaret Church, 7-8pm. All are invited to join us for a powerful hour of Praise & Worship as we honor our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, led by Fr. Jack Dickinson.

ATTENTION: Friends of Father Zenon Decary are trying some-thing new! For those of you who have voiced that you could not

attend a meeting because of work or school schedules, we are trying

an evening time to better accommodate your needs. Come and join us

on Thursday, May 14th, at 6:30 pm at the Decary Center situated

behind St. Joseph Church. Bring only your curiosity, your voice and

opinions if you choose, or better yet, come and volunteer your talents

to help us make this years’ plans a huge success. Questions or

concerns? Call 283-3205 and ask for Pat.

"In-A-Pinch Non-Food Pantry" - During

the month of May, Social Justice & Peace

will be collecting personal care and clean-

ing supplies for families without the means

to purchase them. Boxes, located in all churches,

have posters with lists of the items needed.

We need YOU to help. WILL YOU?

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY Join us for a 6 week small group retreat in preparation

for Marian Consecration, based on the popular book

by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC ; OPEN TO ALL

Tue May 26th , 1st day, then 5 Monday evenings

Most Holy Trinity 6:30–8 pm mat. cost $27.00

Register online at www.goodshepherdparish.us

or call the office at 282-3321

Thursday, May 14, is the Feast of the Ascension. There is an

offertory envelope included in the packet for this holy day of obliga-

tion. Your contribution is much appreciated.

HELP WANTED: Eucharistic Ministers are urgently needed to staff

St. Brendan Chapel, which opens for the summer on Saturday, May 23.

Contact Bonnie at 282-3954 for more information.

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