Fr. Robert D. Lariviere, Pastor

Deacon Denis Mailhot

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

April Session:

Our Father Who Art in Heaven

Catechist Meeting March 17th, 6:00 pm St. Philip

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 782-8096

Sunday 4/5 ……. 10:30 am, St. Philip Tuesday 4/7 ……. 6:00 pm, St. Philip *Sunday 4/19 ……. 9:45 am, Sacred Heart

*Half Day Retreat for Families of Children Preparing to Receive Sacraments

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

March 15th, 2020 3rd Sunday of Lent

We give the definition of ourselves over to so many things. We allow our society, friends, family, work, social groups, ethnicity, and even institutions define, classify, and color how we perceive ourselves. When we listen predominantly to the voices of others, we lose touch with what is happen-ing within our own inner voice. If we listen carefully within, we can easily discover that we are in want and need. We know our incompleteness and also know that loneliness, sadness, and self-images can propel us outward in attempts to fill those gaps. We can become not only victims of our own prejudices but can find ourselves overly self-indulgent in things that can only satisfy for a short time, if at all.

It is no wonder that money and power are things that are so fervently sought after. As long as we can keep a steady supply going, the illusion of fulfillment and satisfaction can falsely persuade us as craftily as a master magician’s act. We live with illusions not truth. It is no wonder, then, that some of the wealthiest folks are also really the unhappiest. Whether we admit it, the lies we live and pursue will ultimately expose our superficiality. We all have to wrestle with who we are and what gives our lives purpose and meaning. Learn to listen more deeply, not to what others are saying about you, but to what God is echoing in your heart.

We can easily get confused and misunderstand, not only about who we are but who God is. Even the disciples and the Samaritan woman at the well missed the point Jesus was trying to make. There is only one Person who can satisfy the deepest yearnings and longings of our hearts — Jesus the Messiah. It is not the work of corporate America that will lead us to happiness or greatness but the work of the soul. We continue to resist acknowledging this and are happier in our world of misunderstanding and illusion. The life-giving water we truly need doesn’t come from the source of a well but from the Source of Life. Only God can reveal the truth of our sinfulness, the superficiality of our pursuits, and the illusions we hold so dear. Only Jesus can save us from ourselves and give us what we really need. If only our heads can catch up with where our hearts know they need to be, then will we find real contentment and life!

LPI

The 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 15th, 2020

March 8 $ 7,867 (basket) 1,401 (online)

$ 9,268

Stewardship Offering Lenten Schedule

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 in this bulletin

Entering the Abundant Life Series See details in this bulletin

Project Rice Bowl Lenten program of prayer,

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

MAGNIFICAT MINISTRY CATHOLIC WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

April 18, 2020 from 9AM -12 Noon, Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland, ME.

Guest Speaker: Kendra Von Esh. Kendra Von Esh was a Corporate Executive who thought she had it all—money, prestige, and power, but nothing satisfied her. Her life was filled with stress and anxiety. She was a cradle Catholic, but she had no faith. Then God found her on Easter in

2013 and flipped her reality upside down. “He completely transformed me! I am overflowing with so much joy

and supernatural peace because of God’s love. I want this for everyone.” Kendra left her Executive Career and is now a Catholic Speaker, who’s passion is to inspire her

audiences to deepen their relationship with God and to experience the supernatural transformation that only

comes from Him. Reservations are $22.00 payable to: Magnificat Scarborough

Mail to: Magnificat Scarborough, PO Box 821 Scarborough, ME 04070-0821.

Or visit our webpage at Magnificat Scarborough to order reservation on-line. Seating is limited so register early-

deadline is April 8. No tickets sold at door.

We are currently raffling a one week vacation stay for up to FOUR people,

May 15th—22nd Mittersill Alpine Resort in Franconia New Hampshire

The cost of the raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Limited tickets will be sold. The resort is located in the heart of the white mountains! This week long stay would be a wonderful place to relax and explore places like Franconia Notch, The Flumes, Mt. Washington and more. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please call the office. 782-8096

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is hosting its third blood drive.

St. Philip Parish Center Friday, March 20, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The need for blood is critical and it is a great way you can help our community. Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule a time to give.

SOCKHOP SINGERS

Looking for anyone who might want to sing Karaoke style “Sockhop” songs at our SOCKHOP scheduled for this spring. Call Pam Vaillancourt at 212-1841, leave a message and she’ll get back to you. We know there are many fine voices within the I.H.M. Parish community, and we hope you will respond to this request. This will surely be a fun time for all!!!

Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to all people here and abroad. Help Jesus in disguise and prayerfully consider how you can support this collection.

Saturday, March 14 Reconciliation Retreat, 9:00 am, St. Philip Abundant Life Series, 5:00 pm, Sacred Heart Dubois Family Group, 12:00 pm, St. Philip Sunday, March 15 Coffee & Donuts, 10:00 am, St. Philip God’s Plan for a Heathier Relationship, 2:00 pm St. Philip Monday, March 16 New Auburn Seniors, Sacred Heart Tuesday, March 17 Quilting Group, 9:00 am, St. Philip Catechist Meeting, 6:00 pm, St. Philip Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart Wednesday, March 18 SPRED session, 6:00 pm, Sacred Heart Thursday, March 19 Nar-Anon meeting, 6:00 pm, St. Philip Friday, March 20 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10:00 am, St. Philip Saturday, March 21 KC Spaghetti Supper, 5:00 pm, Sacred Heart Abundant Life Series, 5:00 pm, Sacred Heart Sunday, March 22 Coffee & Donuts, 10:00 am, St. Philip God’s Plan for a Heathier Relationship, 2:00 pm St. Philip

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“ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW LIVING ALONE AND IN NEED OF A HELPING HAND AT HOME? OR, ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR WORK-ING PART-TIME HELPING SENIORS?

Catholic Charities Maine Homemaker Services connects isolated seniors and physically handicapped adults with dedicated para-professionals who help with a variety of tasks, from routine housekeeping to grocery shopping and laundry. CCM’s SEARCH program provides outreach to isolated seniors who live alone in their own homes by recruiting volunteers who provide companionship and help with transportation and errands.

If you or someone you know needs these senior services, or if you might enjoy working part-time or volunteering for these programs, a representative from Catholic Charities Maine will be at the St. Philip Church Hall after the 9:15am Mass on Sunday, April 19th, during Coffee & Donuts to answer your questions. Hope to see you there!”

Readings for the Week of March 15, 2020

Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/ Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. Ps 42:3]/ Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/ Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/ Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-3

Saturday 3/14 4:00 pm Sacred Heart Rolande Dube by Richard & Ellen Dube Sunday 3/15 7:30 am Sacred Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am St. Philip Donald Gauthier by Pete & Estelle Bouchard 11:00 am Sacred Heart Francis Vibsanziri by Catherine Yomoah Monday 3/16 7:45 am Sacred Heart Richard Lafontaine by KC Council 8742 Tuesday 3/17 7:45 am Sacred Heart Yvette Boisvert by Paul & Alma Ouellette Wednesday 3/18 7:45 am Sacred Heart Sr. Elizabeth Platt by Nicole Rioux Thursday 3/19 7:45 am Sacred Heart Fr. Norm Carpentier by Brothers & Sisters Friday 3/20 7:45 am Sacred Heart Deceased Loved Ones of Parishioners Saturday 3/21 4:00 pm Sacred Heart Robert LaBrecque by Estate Sunday 3/22 7:30 am Sacred Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am St. Philip Dorothy Violette by Jenna Violette & Daniel Levasseur 11:00 am Sacred Heart Donald Fortier by Bonnie & Rodney Stone

MASS Intentions

Carmel Bilodeau, Doris Biron, Noah Bisson, Keith Bonenfant, Pauline Bussiere, Andrew Carsley, Rodolphe Camy, Becky Cote, Walter J. Curtis III, Edward Doane, Celeste Drapeau, Sherri Dyer,

Michaela Gray, Alicia Gregoire, Gloria Jenkins, 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.