Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fridays until 12:00 noon E-mail: GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org • www.goodshepherdparish.us

Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco

(Church physical addresses listed inside)

February 11, 2018

Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) Among our parish goals is to promote vocations that build up the Church including Christian marriage, religious life and priesthood. To this end, we have begun to offer revised marriage preparation and marriage enrichment programs. In addition, high school aged boys meet regularly in the parish to discern a priesthood vocation while young women gather to consider religious life. This weekend, as we observe

World Marriage Day, a married (or soon-to-be married) couple will speak briefly at each Mass to reflect on how important the Sacrament of Matrimony is in their lives. This is another way I hope to strengthen the understanding of and appreciation for the Sacrament of Matrimony among our younger parishioners. Priests will impart a bless-ing of married couples at the conclusion of the Prayer of the Faithful. (2) As we begin the season of Lent this coming Wednesday, I pray that all members of the parish may be renewed as disciples of Jesus Christ by their Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Notice how the Lenten renewal of every individual Christian is also a blessing for the world around us. As each of us grows in faith, hope and love, we help make the world more peaceful, more attentive to the needy, and more aware of God’s merciful plan for all creatures. This is an especially important time for five adults and three children in our parish who are preparing for Baptism and/or Confirmation and First Communion at Easter time. (3) During this Lenten season, we will often make use of various options provided by the Roman Missal: for example, the Missal does not require a concluding hymn even though the practice is common in most American parishes. However, the Missal does provide for a “psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn” to be sung after the distribution of Communion. We will follow that practice once again at many Masses during Lent. A Prayer Over the People extends the final blessing; it is required on Ash Wednesday and all Sunday Masses during Lent; it is optional at other Lenten Masses. After the Dismissal, liturgies will then conclude in silence or with instrumental music. It is my hope that the change in routine will serve to draw attention to our common and personal penitential Lenten practices. (4) Next to my weekly message on the first page of the bulletin, we are printing a parish calendar of Lenten events in Good Shepherd Parish. You may want to cut it out and tape it to your fridge as a reminder. We will update it weekly. (5) Good Shepherd parishioners contributed over $4,587 to Catholic Relief Services using Rice Bowls last year. Operation Rice Bowl is a popular Lenten activity for many Catholics. Kits will be blessed and distri-buted during Masses this weekend. The kits help facilitate fasting & almsgiving; they include a cardboard make-your-own “bowl” for collecting contributions during the Lenten season. Each kit comes with a Lenten calendar, recipes from other countries and prayer suggestions. We will collect the contributions at the end of Lent and forward donations to support the work of Catholic Relief Services around the world. (6) Time to Sign Up! We are offering a marriage preparation program for engaged couples beginning Saturday, February 17. If you are planning to marry in the Catholic Church (in our parish or elsewhere), or know a couple who intend to do so, contact the parish office for more information. (7) A possible “Joy in Action” for this week based on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the joy of the family, Amorus Laetitiae: For Valentine’s Day, take a trip down memory lane with your spouse and recall some of your most cherished moments together. (8) Thank You of the Week: To those who advertise in our weekly bulletin. Please let them know you saw their ad in these pages. Thank you!

JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 8 - Msgr. Tonne: Over the back yard fence one mother asked another: “Did you have a nice Valentine’s Day?” “Sure did,” gushed the second mother, “my son in college sent me a great big package.” “What was in it?” asked the first mother. The second mother exclaimed: “His dirty laundry – but he put it in a heart-shaped box.”

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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; closed for the season) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006

Rev. Msgr. René T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. Brad Morin, Parochial Vicar Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques Deacon Rick Huot

LENT 2018

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. During Lent, the decoration of the altar with flowers is not permitted, and musical instruments may be played only to give necessary support to the singing. Excep-tions include Laetare Sunday, solemnities & feasts.

Lenten Fast & Abstinence: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (March 30) are days of fast and absti-nence from meat. Also in the USA, every Friday of Lent is a day of abstinence from meat. Catholics aged 18 and over are bound by the law of fasting until their 59th birthday. The law of abstinence binds Catholics ages 14 and older.

Ashes for the Sick: Ashes will be distributed during the Ash Wednesday Masses or Liturgies of the Word. Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion may bring blessed ashes to the sick and those con-fined to their homes. If a minister is not available, a family member or another person may carry the ashes. Blessed ashes will be available after Ash Wednesday liturgies; bring a small container to transport them. You may also pick up a special prayer (French & English) to help you impose the ashes in an appropriate way.

Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes During Mass: 8:30 am St. James School 9:00 am St. Philip 12 Noon Most Holy Trinity 6:30 pm St. Margaret 6:30 pm St. Joseph

Lenten Daily Masses: Refer to the list of Mass intentions for a complete schedule of daily Masses in Good Shepherd Parish.

Who Am I To Judge? – a video series by Dr. Edward Sri, facilitated by Fr. Brad Morin with some group-sharing on Mondays, 6:30-8 pm, Feb. 5 through Mar. 26 at Most Holy Trinity Hall.

Haddock Suppers During Lent: Fridays at Most Holy Trinity Church Hall, Feb. 16 through Mar. 23, 4-6:30 pm. Adults $11.00. Students (6-14) $5.00. Kids 5 & under are free. Benefits St. James School.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturdays: 3 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Margaret and St. Joseph; 3:30 pm at St. Philip. Priests are also available upon request after most weekday and weekend Masses, or call the office for an appoint-ment. Special schedule for March 19-22 evenings when The Light Is On For You!

Lenten Vespers: Most Holy Trinity Church on Sundays at 4:00 pm.

Stations of the Cross: Most Holy Trinity Church on Fridays at 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm.

Lenten Eucharistic Adoration: March 16, 7-8 pm at Most Holy Trinity Church. Daily Adoration is available 24/7 at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, 27 Thornton Avenue in Saco.

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 (Feb. 18) to Most Holy Trinity Sunday (May 27). 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

Saturday, February 10 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Edmond Gonneville (1st Ann.) / Fernand Provencher (11th Ann.) 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) John Duranceau (8th Ann.) / Michael Morissette 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Michael Regan, Jr. / Viola Daisey 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Bob Pecoraro) Phillip Champagne (Ann.) Sunday, February 11, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. David Schlaver) Phil Hill / Roland Farley 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Raymond & Anita Cloutier / Bernice Curry 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Connie Talbot / Jean Martel 9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Normand Goulet / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Gilman P. Morin / Laurette Beaudoin 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Bob Raymond 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Noella Perreault / Robin & James Mazzetti 5:30 pm St. Philip (not Most Holy Trinity this time): (Fr. Morin) St. Jude for favor granted +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Monday, February 12 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Jeannine Beaudoin / Donald Gagnon Tuesday, February 13 7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Flore Provencher NO MASS AT ST JAMES SCHOOL - MOVED TO ASH WED

Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday 8:30 am St. James School: For the unborn and their parents 9:00 am St. Philip: All Souls 12:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: Michelle Gobeil / Ozea & Lydia Houde 6:30 pm St. Margaret: All Souls 6:30 pm St. Joseph: James Dame Thursday, February 15 8:00 am St. Margaret: Rene Vallee Friday, February 16 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Conrad Hebert / John Maxson Saturday, February 17 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Albert Thivierge (21st Ann.) / Geraldine Marchand 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Priscilla Provencher / Theode & Germaine Legare 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Joseph Manship) Dorilas Roy (6th Ann.) / Viola Daisey 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) St. Jude for favor granted Sunday, February 18, First Sunday of Lent 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Philip Masse / In thanksgiving to Clara Turgeon 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Simonne Lapointe / Bernice Curry 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Helen Nadeau / Raynald Goulet 9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. René Mathieu) For the intentions of Yvette Putnam / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Joseph Fournier (1st Ann.) / Fernand & Alandine Brochu 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Robert Chenard 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Michael Langevin / Eugenia Donovan

PARISH LITURGIES

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HOLY WEEK CHOIR REHEARSALS: Please consider joining our Good Shepherd Holy Week Choir. Rehearsals begin Feb. 14, Ash Wed., following the 6:30 pm Mass FOR MEN ONLY, as will be Wed. Feb. 21.

Feb. 28, March 7,14, 21, & 28 will be for full SATB choir. Rehearsals will be at St. Joseph Church; please enter by the main, middle side entry doors leading directly up to the church from the parking lot. Looking for-ward to again having members from all 4 churches of GSP gather to wor-ship our Lord during the solemn days of HOLY WEEK. ~ Helene Fortier

Hubert Favreau (born 1937) * Todd Roberge (born 1980) Diane Woron (born 1945) * Robert Cantara (born 1934)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~

John & Aurelie Wallach recently celebrated 50 years on Dec. 30 Michael & Donna Coomes celebrating 50 years on Feb. 10

We try to list the name of the priest who will cele-brate every scheduled weekend Mass. However, this schedule may be changed without notice.

Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This week: canned peaches / canned fruit

CHANGE OF DATE: A Protecting GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS will NOW be offered

@ Most Holy Trinity Church Hall on Tues., Feb. 27, 6-9 pm. Please RSVP to Rene: 229-4403;rene.fecteau@portlanddiocese.org.

The Sanctuary Lamp at Most Holy Trinity Church is burning this week in memory of: Thomas and David O. Reed

We appreciate all the prayers and support on behalf of our catechumens and candidates.

The Rite of Sending takes place this Sun., Feb. 11 at Most Holy Trinity Church during 8:30 am Mass. As a community, we will be sending them forth to be received by Bishop Deeley during the

Rite of Election/Call to Continuing Conversion to be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Sun., Feb. 18.

Thank you for extending yourself to them in fellowship and providing this sense of community.

Mass Schedule for Ash Wednesday, February 14

* 8:30 am - St. James School * 9:00 am - St. Philip

* 12 pm (Noon) - Most Holy Trinity * 6:30 pm - St. Margaret * 6:30 pm - St. Joseph

CRS RICE BOWL Distribution: This weekend Rice Bowls will be blessed during Mass and distributed 1 per family as

you leave church. During Lent, may our FASTING be a hunger for justice, our ALMSGIVING an offering for peace,

and our PRAYERS the reflection of humble and grateful hearts.

We appreciate all the prayers & support on behalf of our catechumens, who are preparing for the three Sacraments of Initiation and our

Baptized candidates, who are seeking full communion in the Catholic Church. Please note that we will be in attendance at the 6:30 pm Mass at St. Margaret Church on Wed., Feb. 14 for Reception of the Ashes.

Our Lenten Prayer Tree will remain in the Gathering Space of Most Holy Trinity Church during the holy

season of Lent. All parishioners are invited to write an intention or prayer on a leaf and place it on the tree.

These will be remembered each day of Lent by our faith community, and will serve as a visual reminder of our spiritual connection with one

another and our hope in the healing grace of Christ.

Palms for Ashes: Good Shepherd Parish collects used palms and burns them to make the next year’s ashes for Ash Wednesday.

This assures us that our palms will be recycled in a liturgically correct manner. From now through Easter weekend, there will be

receptacles for your palms in the entry ways of each of our churches. Thank you for your help.

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

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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

2-11/12 At home assignments 2-18/19 At home assignments 2-25/26 Classroom sessions

NO RETREATS OR EVENTS IN FEBRUARY Please call for more information

Has your family spent time planning for Lent?

This is a season, carved out by the Church, for each of us to “reboot” our faith lives…

don’t miss out!

SPEND TIME WITH SCRIPTURE “…whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” 1Cor. 10:31

How can we do all things for the

glory of God? This may be a great focus for us

as we enter into Lent – to glorify our God with every thought, word, and action.

FMI regarding Youth Ministry events/programs, contact youth minister, Josh Houde, 282-4812 x117 or joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org.

YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUNG ADULTS/YOUNG FAMILIES

St. James School is Service, Academics, Faith, & Excellence

St. James is a Catholic, parochial school committed to fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional & physical growth in a S.A.F.E. and collaborative environment while empowering students to be cre-ative, to think critically, to act responsibly, and to serve with integrity.

Youth Ministry Calendar – Sunday Meetings, 5:30 pm at MHT

Feb. 11 - Winter Retreat (high school) & Youth Mass, St. Philip (5:30 pm) Feb. 18 – Edge & Life Night * Feb. 25 – Edge & Life Night

Feb. 11 (Sun): Winter Retreat: Unplugged – High school youth are invited to join us on Feb. 11 for a Winter Retreat at St. Philip Church in

Lyman. It will begin at 10:30 am and feature a presentation by Fr. Seamus Griesbach about being truly present to God, ourselves, and those around us.

Lunch will be served, followed by an afternoon of fun, winter-themed competitions and activities outside, so dress warm! The retreat will

conclude with a Youth Mass at St. Philip at 5:30 pm with Fr. Brad Morin, which is open to all families & parishioners. To foster fellowship and true

enjoyment of one another and the planned activities, this retreat will be cell-phone free, i.e. “unplugged”. The cost is just $5 to help cover the cost of

food and supplies, and the retreat is open to youth of other parishes as well (so feel free to invite a friend!). To register please turn in a liability form and the $5 payment to youth minister, Josh Houde (this can be done upon

arrival to the retreat if necessary).

March 4 (Sun): Catholic Middle School Rally—All middle school youth (grades 6-8) & their parents are invited to attend the “Raise It Up!” Middle School Rally sponsored by the diocese on Sun., Mar. 4, right here at Most Holy Trinity in Saco, 10:00 am-

5:00 pm. The rally will include participation in the parish’s 10:30 am Sunday Mass and will feature Catholic juggling minis-try, APeX. Parents are welcome to join their youth at this event.

Youth admission is $30 & includes lunch & a t-shirt. Parent regis-tration is $20 and includes lunch. To register, please turn in the registra-tion form, liability form, and payment to youth minister, Josh Houde,

by Mon., Feb. 12 (contact info above). We hope you can join us!

Feb. 15 (Thur): Theology on Tap w/ Fr. Jack Dickinson: “The Hidden Power of Fasting” – Come join other young adults for fellowship & con-versation on Thurs., Feb. 15, 7-9 pm at The Kerrymen Pub in Saco (512 Main St). We’ll be upstairs in their side room for groups called “Mary’s Room.” T.O.T. is a gathering of young adults (ages 18-39) that features

food, drink, fellowship, & engaging discussions. Father Jack Dickinson is the judicial vicar for the Diocese of Portland and parochial vicar at

St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Sanford & St. Matthew Parish, Limerick. In this month’s presentation, given the day after Ash Wednesday, Fr. Jack

will share with us about “The Hidden Power of Fasting.” FMI contact Josh at 282-4812 or joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org. Please join us!

Join us for our Open Houses from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm!

Tues., Feb. 27th

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As we prepare for the future, we build upon the faith and sacrifice of our ancestors creating hope for the future.

Now there is a special opportunity for all parishioners to strengthen our parish and to ensure that our legacy of faith will continue in perpetuity.

St. James School Endowment Fund

with the Catholic Foundation of Maine

For more information on how you can build this important fund for our parish, contact Elizabeth Badger, Executive Director, the Catholic Foundation of Maine, 207-321-7820 or elizabeth.badger@catholicfoundationmaine.org.

Save the Date: Saint James School Auction

On April 27, Saint James School will be hosting a live and silent auction featuring comedian Jimmy Dunn at the Nonantum Resort in

Kennebunkport from 6 to 9 pm. Please join us this spring as we chart a course toward a bright future for our students and raise funds to bring

new technologies to Saint James School.

If your family or business is interested in sponsoring our auction, please contact Lynn Roy at lynn.roy@portlanddiocese.org before

March 16 for more details. We are also collecting new items for our silent and live auctions. Items including gift certificates, tickets to

sports & theater events, and vacation rentals & get-aways are always popular and we would welcome these types of donations by March 16

to support our event.

The Auction Committee has set up a Facebook page and will be updating it regularly between now and April to share information.

Please like, share and follow our page: https://www.facebook.com/SaintJamesSchoolAuction/.

We look forward to spending a fun evening with you & your families!

Come support your school & enjoy a night off from cooking with a delicious meal of baked haddock, mashed potato,

green beans, coleslaw, bread and cake! Fridays, Feb. 16 - Mar. 23 * 4:00 - 6:30 pm @ MHT Hall

Adults $11 *** Students (6-14) $5 *** Kids 5 & under free

The Biddeford Fire Department held a contest and the winners were driven to school on a fire truck.

Here Saint James students are seen anticipating their ride to Saint James School. You can tell

by their smiles that this was truly enjoyed!

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Congrats to 50/50 Club Jan. Winners: $500 - Richard & Veronica Sheehan; $250 - Cecile Berube; $200 – Sue Goulet; $150 – Anthony

Germaine; $100 – Carol Binette. We would like to thank all who participate. Please ask a relative or a friend to join! Make checks

payable to Good Shepherd Parish. Next drawing will be around Mar. 1. Please, it is imperative to notify us of any changes to your contact

information. Call Diane, 282-5370 or Penny, 283-1200 or 282-6624.

Job Openings Maintenance-Custodian Person: This is a part-time position for the

parish at St. Margaret Church in Old Orchard Beach. Please see the full job description at http://goodshepherdparish.us/

employment-opportunities. Submit inquiries and resumes to GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org and reference

Maintenance-Custodian Position.

Family Service Advisor: Good Shepherd Parish Cemeteries has a part-time position (up to 19 hrs per week), open. This person would

be responsible for assisting families with pre-need & immediate need lot sales / burial services. Submit inquiries & resumes to

GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org and reference Cemetery-Family Service Advisor.

DUE TO ANOTHER EVENT, THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON Sat., Feb. 17th. We will resume Sat., Feb. 24th with our Lenten Program.

**Meetings on Saturday mornings in the youth room downstairs at MHT. Liturgy of the Hours prayer begins at 6:30 am with Deacon Kevin,

Coffee & Social time at 6:45; DVD Program begins at 7:00. FMI call Ken, 590-5805; or Dave, 590-5198.

Ash Wednesday Collection—This national collection supports the Church of Eastern Europe & The Solidarity Fund for Africa. In the

former Soviet Union, the Church is rebuilding itself after 70 years of communist suppression. The collection is shared equally to benefit the

Church in Africa which is brimming with life and growing rapidly, but suffers desperate poverty and unimaginable difficulties.

Second Collection Next Weekend ‒ For Native American & Black Missions, this national collection helps support Catholic American Indian communities on reservations, in rural areas and inner cities.

The Diocese of Portland receives grants from the USCCB in order to support our ministry to and among our own Native Americans at Indian Island, Old Town; Indian Township-Peter Dana Point, Princeton; and Perry-Pleasant Point. The collection also supports African American

evangelization programs, particularly in the south.

LENT 2018 – STILL NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US FOR: WHO AM I TO JUDGE?

Fr. Brad Morin is facilitating this program by Dr. Edward Sri on

Responding to Relativism w/ logic and love. Monday evenings (began February 5th)

6:30 pm at Most Holy Trinity. Register today online at

www.goodshepherdparish.us or call the main office at 282-3321.

Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family Perhaps you or someone you know are going through a divorce now -or perhaps it has been some time, even years ago now, and you’re still struggling with certain issues. No matter where you are, we can

help. Good Shepherd will be offering this program in late February on Tuesday or Thursday. This can be done in the evening or day.

Please contact Liz if you are interested in attending, and which days and times work best for you:

282-3321x110; Elizabeth.Williams@portlanddiocese.org.

†BEHOLD† Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour JOIN US! Fri., Feb. 16 at MHT Church! 7-8 pm (following Stations of the Cross). Come & experience powerful Praise & Worship as we honor our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

If you or someone you know is engaged and planning on being married!!!

Good Shepherd Parish offers a marriage preparation pro-gram for you. In order to help you fully prepare to live out

your God-given vocation as husband and wife, you and your future spouse are invited to attend.

Marriage Preparation is designed to help you prepare as a couple for the Sacrament of Matrimony and to reflect on the beauty and richness of the Church's teaching on marriage and the family.

This important preparation provides you with opportunities to spend time as an engaged couple discussing various topics vital to your marriage. You will spend time with other couples planning their

wedding and you will be guided by mentors who will be your support during this time.

FMI and to register, please contact Kim Perrigo at the Office of Faith Formation: 282-4812 x116; kim.perrigo@portlanddiocese.org.

Marriage Preparation will be held on Saturday mornings: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, from 9 to 11:30 am at

Most Holy Trinity in Saco. The final session will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Most Holy from 1:00 to 7:30 pm,

and includes Mass and dinner. The fee is $100.00.

FREE CDs WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE 11:00 am MASS AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH on Feb. 11: Dynamic Catholic's Mission is to re-energize the Catholic Church in America, by developing world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism.

Its vision is to be the innovative leader in the New Evangelization help-ing Catholics and their parishes become the Best Version of Themselves. Deborah Hollis, an ambassador for this program, will be passing out free books or CD's each month. This will happen @ various Masses, & rotat-ing churches, and she’ll be available to answer questions you may have.

A LENTEN OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH Are you looking for a way to grow closer to Christ this Lent?

Join us on Thursday afternoons during Lent for Lectio Divina, praying with Scripture,

facilitated by Adele Millette. Adele has offered retreats, days of prayer, and

spiritual direction for the past 30 years. Lectio Divina is our traditional way of cultivating friendship with Christ.

We begin on February 15th through March 29th, 1:30-3:00 pm, at Most Holy Trinity Church. Call the main office

to register at 282-3321 or call Adele directly at 937-2313.

LENTEN VESPERS begin next Sunday, Feb. 18th, at Most Holy Trinity Church at 4:00 pm.

Everyone is encouraged to join us as Good Shepherd parish-ioners & clergy lead us through scripture, reflection, prayer,

& song. This service will be held each Sunday afternoon during Lent; a meaningful enhancement to our Lenten journey.

All Vespers services will be held at Most Holy Trinity. NOTE: Incense is used at these services.

Stations of the Cross: MHT Church - Fridays at 1:00 & 6:00 pm. On Good Friday: Each of our churches will host them at 3:00 pm

(at St. Joseph, the Stations will be in French.)

Roast Pork Supper at St. Philip Hall, Sat., Feb. 17: KofC Council #7078 will host from 5 to 6:30 pm. Adults $9; children 7-12 $4;

kids 6 & under free. Roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, beverages, & desserts. Takeout is available.

Breakfast at St. Margaret Hall, Sun., Feb. 18: KofC Council #2266 are hosting from 8:30 to 10:30 am to benefit the KofC charities.

Daughters of Isabella’s Business Mtg is Feb. 14 in MHT Hall, 6pm.

Feb. 11 (Sun): DIFFERENT LOCATION: Youth Mass at St. Philip – All parishioners are welcome to the 5:30 pm monthly Youth Mass, which will be held this month at

St. Philip Church in Lyman. This will conclude the daylong Winter Retreat for high school youth. There will be no

youth gathering afterwards. Please join us!

Saco Meals Program is still in need of a Thursday Cook. FMI: Jacqueline Newport; sacomeals@sacomeals.org; 604-0985.

COME JOIN US FOR A LENTEN RETREAT AT THE FRANCISCAN MONASTERY RETREAT CENTER, March 2-4:

26 Beach Ave, Kennebunk. The Power of Prayer & Fasting in Our Times - w/ Andy Lavalle and Marge Oliveri. Cost: $275. Space is limited. To register, contact Marge: 508-320-3498; Faithful1111@aol.com.

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St. Louis Child Development Center (229 Pool St, Biddeford), a program of Catholic Charities, is seeking volunteers to help

with morning & afternoon snack time for children ages 0-7. Two shifts offered: 8:15 am or 2:15 pm to help prepare, distribute to

the classrooms, and then clean-up following snack time for the children. Approximate time commitment is 1.5 hrs/day. If you can

volunteer for any shifts, we would greatly appreciate it! Contact Rebecca Toliver at: rtoliver@ccmaine.org; 282-7264.

Ministry Opportunity-Medical Loan Closet: for such things as: 1) Mobility devices, wheelchair, walker, crutches & canes; 2) Shower chair; 3) Portable commode. Looking for someone who has the room (10x10 ft area) to store above items & possibly deliver to the person

needing the item(s). Please call with questions: Dennis Robillard, 468-0443.

Become a hospice volunteer and make a difference! Hold a hand, lend an ear, run an errand, or provide a comforting pres-

ence. If you are a compassionate, reliable individual with a sincere desire to help, we encourage you to join our team of valued VNA

Home Health Hospice volunteers. Volunteers are needed most to help hospice patients in York & Cumberland counties. Healthcare experi-ence is not required and you will receive the necessary training and

support needed to help you enjoy a positive and rewarding volunteer experience. Call today to learn more about this opportunity and sign

up for our next training! FMI call Beth Simmons, LSW, VNA Home Health Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, 400-8852.

Spring Education Schedule: Wednesdays, April 25 thru May 23 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at 50 Foden Road, South Portland, 04106.

CCME: Dining Out Luncheon: 1:00 pm this Sun., Feb. 11 at Muddy Rudder Restaurant – 1335 US Route 1, Yarmouth, ME.

(Contact Grace, 878-6459). Connected Catholics is a group of single, widowed, separated, & divorced Catholics, who gather to share their

faith journey and celebrate life, who want to participate in their church, grow in faith, and build a better life in their community. The purpose of Connected Catholics is to offer a variety of programs, experiences and

opportunities that enrich members socially, educationally and spiritually.

Volunteer with iTNPortland (Independent Transportation Network) Dignified transportation for seniors! For 20 years, Portland ITN

volunteers have been driving those who cannot. Will you help find volunteers in the areas of Saco-Biddeford-OOB so ITN can expand

here? FMI contact Sara Brown: Sara.Brown@itnportland.org ; 207-854-0505; or visit www.ITNPortland.org.