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

(Church physical addresses listed inside)

May 24, 2015

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

E-mail: GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org • www.goodshepherdparish.us

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 -4:30 PM

Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) I write this on the evening of Sunday, May 17; I need to complete it

before leaving early tomorrow for the annual Clergy Institute. This

year’s institute will focus on how we move forward as a diocese after

(more or less) completing a 15-year process of reorganizing the parish

clusters that make up our diocese. Among important matters under con-

sideration: how to spread the faith in one of the most un-churched states

in the USA and how to effectively invite no-longer-practicing-Catholics to return to

practice. An annual feature of the institute is celebrating priest jubilarians. Among

them this year is Fr. Hubert Paquet, Fr. Sylvio Levesque, Fr. Harold Morsehead -- all

ordained 60 years ago on June 4, 1955 (when I was 4 years old)! Fr. Ron Labarre and

Fr. Philp M. Tracy celebrate 55 years this year, along with Fr. Raymond Picard (50

years), and Fr. Richard Ouellette (40 years). This may not be a complete list, and I

will update it later if necessary. (2) Last weekend, Bishop Deeley announced that

Father Jack Dickinson is being re-assigned to study canon law at the Catholic Uni-

versity of America in Washington D.C. He will be succeeded in Good Shepherd Parish

by Fr. Robert Gaudreau, who currently serves in the Dover-Foxcroft/Dexter/Milo/

Pittsfield cluster. These assignments will be effective on August 1st. You can find more

information about these and other clergy assignments at www.portlanddiocese.org. (3)

Last weekend was Commitment Weekend for the 2015 Catholic Appeal. If you

have not already done so, please be thankful, intentional, and prayerful as you com-

plete your gift form. If you were not able to make your pledge last weekend, I invite

you to do so this weekend and to place the pledge form in the basket during the usual

offertory collection, or stamp & mail the envelope directly to Catholic Appeal,

P.O. Box 628, Lewiston, ME 04243-0628. (4) We are resuming a 5:30 pm Saturday

evening Mass during the summer at Saint Brendan’s Chapel in Biddeford Pool this

Saturday, May 23. (5) Priests of the parish will lead Memorial Day services at Saint

Joseph’s Cemetery (1:30 pm), and at Saint Mary’s Cemetery (2:30 pm) this Sunday,

May 24. All are invited. You may want to bring a lawn chair. The events will be can-

celled should there be bad weather. (6) Graduation Mass: Good Shepherd Parish high

school seniors are invited to participate in our 2015 Graduation Mass at St. Philip

Church next Sunday, May 31 at 9 am. (7) The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph

Council #12941 of Biddeford earned the distinction of Double Star Council, for the

2013-2014 year. The organization’s international headquarters, located in New Haven,

Connecticut, made the announcement. The award recognizes overall excellence in the

areas of membership recruitment (reaching 200% of quota, thereby making it a

“double star”) and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program and spon-

sorship of service-oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership at a

special ceremony held at the group’s March monthly meeting. I add that they have

been outstanding in supporting the life and mission of Good Shepherd Parish. (8) Pa-

rishioners attending weekday, vigil or Saturday afternoon Masses at St. Joseph Church

should not park in the Rent-A-Center lot on 160 Elm Street; cars may be towed at

those times. I am grateful that the owner does allow parking there for Sunday Masses

when the business is closed. (9) Thank You of the Week: To the parish Mission

Committee for once again organizing a well attended program last weekend featuring

EWTN’s Marcus Grodi. Thank you!

JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 5 - Msgr. Tonne: The average man’s life

consists of 20 years of having his mother ask where he is going, 40 years of having his

wife ask the same question, and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

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) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006

Rev. Msgr. Rene T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. P. Antonydass, HGN, Parochial Vicar Rev. Jack Dickinson, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques

Vocations: "When the Spirit of truth comes, He

will guide you into all the truth.” Are you inclined

to let the Holy Spirit lead you to your true voca-

tion in the Risen Lord… perhaps as a priest or

consecrated religious?

Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 773-6471;

email: vocations@portlanddiocese.org;

or like us on Facebook: VocationsME.

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - May 2015

24. All Priests

25. Rev. David Raymond, Rev. Maurice Lebel

26. Rev. Albert Colpitts, Rev. Hilary Cameron

27. Rev. Richard Rice, Rev. John Davis

28. Rev. Bertrand Poussard, Rev. Scott Mower

29. Rev. David Schlaver CSC,

Rev. John McHugh OFM Cap

30. Rev. John Feeney, Msgr. Paul Stefanko

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.

A Prayer for Deceased Veterans

O God, by whose mercy the faithful

departed find rest, look kindly on your

departed veterans who gave their lives

in the service of their country. Grant

that through the passion, death, and

resurrection of your Son, they may

share in the joy of your heavenly king-

dom and rejoice in you with your

saints forever. Through Christ our

Lord. Amen

Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment):

3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret

3:30 pm at St. Philip

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015

Good Shepherd Parish welcomes:

Joshua James, son of William & Danielle (Beaupre) Gonneville;

Gianni Marascia, son of Paul & Melissa (Martin) Marascia.

May all the baptized grow daily in the body of Christ.

Saturday, May 23

4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Antonydass)

Beatrice Blais (5th Ann.) / Paul Marchand (4th Ann.)

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

Rose Lamb (6th Ann.) / Souls in Purgatory

4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dickinson) Pauline Duprey (2nd Ann.)

4:30 pm St. Philip: (Msgr. Sniezyk)

Paul Laliberte (26th Ann.) / Maurice Corbeil

5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Deceased members of the Pinette family

Sunday, May 24, Pentecost Sunday

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Mme. Eva Spénard Carrier / Priscille Jean

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

Daniel R. Murphy / Muriel Nelson

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

Joan Couture (1st Ann.) /

For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

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

Katherine Crocetti (19th Ann.)

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

Rita McIntyre / Thomas Fleurant (8th Ann.)

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

Gertrude L. Bisson (1st Ann.)

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Ralph J. Gagne (4th Ann.) /

Deceased members of the Herman Gelinas family

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Monday, May 25

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Joseph Deschambeault /

Oliva Gilles Jacques

Tuesday, May 26

7:00 am Ste Anne: Theodora Reed / Beverly Mooney

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Carol Roberge /

June G. Audie (8th Ann.)

Wednesday, May 27

9:00 am St. Joseph: Special Intentions / Roland Lessard

9:00 am St. Philip: Lucille Hevey / Dee Anne Townsend

Thursday, May 28

8:00 am St. Margaret: Irene Burrows

9:00 am St. Philip: Souls in Purgatory

Friday, May 29

7:00 am Ste Anne: Gertrude Soucy /

Deceased members of the Roger Roberge Family

9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Robert Harriman (6th Ann.) /

Paul Lauzon

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Saturday, May 30

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

Laurette Boutet / Germaine Murphy

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

Anita Labreque Belanger (6th Ann.) / Elizabeth Martel

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

Philip Dupont / Constance Tremblay (1st Ann.)

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

Carole Champagne / Marcel Valcourt

5:30 pm St. Brendan: (Fr. Ron Labarre) Souls in Purgatory

Sunday, May 31, The Most Holy Trinity

8:00 am St. Joseph: (French) (Fr. Ron Labarre)

Giselle Plourde / St. Odilia for favor received

8:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Emile Aube / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

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

Priscille Jean / Rachel Goulet

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

George Palmer / Maurice Corbeil

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

Adelard & Laura Gobeil /

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Mondor & deceased family members

10:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu)

Steve McCarthy (4th Ann.)

11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dickinson)

Priscille Jean / Norman Croteau

PARISH LITURGIES

~ Congratulations & God's blessings on your Anniversary ~

Gerry & Lucie Bertrand celebrating 50 years on May 29

Note: There will not be an 8 am Monday Mass

on May 25 at St. Margaret Church.

Please pray for the following couples scheduled

to marry soon:

Gabriel Katsimpas & Kristen Connolly

Michael Connaughton & Kayla McNeile

Peter Mahoney & Hillary Hood

Henry Ledoux (born 1925)

Henrietta Domingue (born 1937)

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Are you or someone you know…. Experiencing God’s call but not sure how to

respond? Attending Mass but have never completed

the Sacraments of Initiation? Interested in knowing more about the

Catholic faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you!

Join us today for Inquiry to explore and learn more about the

Catholic faith. Please call the Office of Faith Formation

at 282-4812 for more information.

Cemeteries of Good Shepherd Parish is looking to hire

summer employees, to help with mowing and trim-

ming 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

All Are Invited:

Memorial Day annual prayer services will be Sunday, May 24.

St. Joseph’s Cemetery service begins at 1:30 pm at the Chapel.

St. Mary’s Cemetery service begins at 2:30 pm at the Flag Pole in the

St. Patrick’s Section. All are invited to come as families

to join these public prayers for our deceased.

(In case of rain, both services will be canceled).

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.

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015

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.

If you have not driven by Saint James School, make a small detour to see the bulbs and trees in Spring bloom. This school building was constructed in the 1930's and has been well main-tained. When visitors enter the school, the first thing that they do is notice the beautiful woodwork and the character of the construction. The school is still alive with Saint James students in the classrooms and the school yard. Drive by and take a look! The music teacher at Saint James School and the science teacher got together to teach a lesson on sound. Pictured here is a sixth grade student trying to play the scale on beakers with different amounts of water in them. After he had the right amount of water in the glasses, he could play a tune. The music room was quite melodious as the students kept trying to get just the right amount of water in the glasses. It is a good example of how teachers at Saint James School work together to integrate subjects to teach a concept!

MY FRIEND AND I STORYTIME Fridays, 11-11:30 am in May

Parishioners, come and join our librarian as she has a storytime for young children (ages 0 to kindergarten) at Saint James School. Mrs. Souza starts and ends each session with a song. She reads from quality literature each week and if time permits, has a related activity. Grandparents, parents, or any parishioner can come with a child under school age. You must stop in the office and sign in, and then you will be directed into the St. James Library.

There is no fee and it is a good opportunity to expose your child to quality literature, meet other parishioners with children the same age as yours, and see St. James School.

FAITH FORMATION

Youth Ministry

FMI concerning the following events/programs, contact youth minister,

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

(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! RSVP by Monday, May 25, for

planning purposes. All parishioners are welcome to attend this Mass

and offer their prayers for our seniors.

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

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

Young Adult Ministry

July 5-9 (Sun-Thurs): New Evangelization Week – The diocese will once again be offering New Evangelization Week (N.E.W.) for high school youth--this includes those entering high school in the fall as well as those who have just graduated. N.E.W. is a fun-filled week of community, prayer, and training in how to follow Christ and evange-lize. Social activities include swimming in the lake, kickball, a bonfire, and open mic, among others. The location is St Joseph College in Standish. The cost is $225 (and includes all meals & housing in the dorms). Financial aid is available. FMI or to register, please contact youth minister Josh Houde (see contact info above).

June 26-28 (Fri-Sun): Camping Retreat—Young

adults are invited to a camping retreat near Grafton

Notch the weekend of June 26-28. The cost is just $25

(campsite and food). The weekend will include a hike,

great fellowship, and periods of prayer, reflection, and silence in the

beautiful outdoors. We will of course attend weekend Mass together

as well. There are 20 spots available. Register now to reserve your

spot! Contact Josh at 282-4812, joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org.

Come See Pope Francis in Philadelphia!

(Sept 21-27) – Pope Francis has announced that he will be visiting the World Meeting of

Families in Philadelphia this Septem-

ber. His visit will come at the conclu-sion of the event, but the whole event looks pretty in-

credible! We (Josh & Pam Houde) are planning to attend, and hope to gather a group of interested families and young adults to join us.

Unlike many of the other trips available, we are hoping to make this

trip as affordable as possible by driving our personal vehicles, and taking advantage of some of the inexpensive housing options we have

found. Please consider joining us! For a handout with the trip details, please contact Josh at the above contact info.

All of us at Good Shepherd Parish would like to thank

our Catechists for answering the call to serve Christ by

leading our young children to the truths of our Catholic

faith. Thank you all for giving of your time and talents to

help others. You are a true blessing to all of us!!

Vacation Bible School 2015: VBS will be held the

week of June 29th to July 3rd at Most Holy Trinity, 9:00 – 11:30 am. We are looking for adult volunteers in

order to put this on for the children! This year’s theme will focus on God’s incredible love for his children and the uncondition-

al love of Jesus! Please contact Michelle at 282-4812x117 to sign up.

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015

Donations to food pantries at all our churches:

This week: Canned chicken & tuna

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

May, Social Justice & Peace is collecting

personal care and cleaning 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?

We would like to invite the men of the parish

to join us for our summer program beginning this Saturday May 30th - “Symbolon: The

Catholic Faith Explained”. We have 10 great

sessions ahead of us. Now is the time to reach out to other men to invite them to join

us on this journey. *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.

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

Tuesday, 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

The Daughters’ Social is Sunday, May 24 at

St. Joseph Church. We will go to 11 am Mass

(dress in our white and black), then proceed to the downstairs hall for a hot

meal, with games to finish the afternoon. (Black and White is optional).

The Second Annual Bud Hertz 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 call

Roger, 740-1578.

Knights & Daughters

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.

Special Meeting Friends of Father Zenon Decary

Date: May 28, 2015 Place: Decary Center Come one, come all

Offertory Collection Report *includes second collections

Week Year to Date*

May 9-10, 2015 $ 27,499 $1,293,373

May 10-11, 2014 $ 26,397 $1,334,206

Difference $ (1,102) $ (40,833) -3.1%

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!

Second Collection This Weekend: Catholic School Sponsorship ‒ This collection assists any active parishioners who send their children

to St. James School. They receive the benefit of parish assistance, rep-resenting the willingness of the parish to support their choice of a

Catholic education. Eligible families receive tuition relief indirectly since the parish is funding a part of the total cost of education.

Catholic Charities Maine to Host 2nd Annual

Barrels & Brews Fundraiser! Delight in an evening of

craft beer & wine sampling, delectable hors d’oeuvres and

a champagne toast at the 2nd annual Barrels & Brews to

be held on Saturday, May 30 from 6 to 9 pm at Southern Maine

Community College. Join us on the coast for a fun-filled evening of

jazz, silent auction and luxury raffles, all to bene-fit Catholic Chari-

ties Maine’s 25+ programs. FMI & to purchase tickets ($42/pp or

$320/package of 8) visit www.ccmaine.org/barrelsandbrews.

Parish offices will be

closed Monday, May 25.

Please pray for all who

have died serving our

country.

St. Philip Church, 404 Goodwins Mills Road, Route 35, Lyman, Maine, will hold its annual "INDOOR YARD SALE'' on Saturday, July 11th, from 8 am till 3 pm & on Sunday, July 12th,

from 8 am till 2 pm. Items may be dropped off before the two week-end Masses or arrangements may be made. We do not accept white appliances, mattresses, TV's or computers. For further information, please call: Gisele Lynes, 499-7453 or Donna Bilodeau, 499-7490.

Parish Yard Sale: The 3 Councils of the Knights

of Columbus in Good Shepherd Parish are spon-

soring a huge yard sale to benefit the Parish. The

yard sale will be at St. Luke Chapel on Saco Ave-

nue in OOB on Friday, May 29 & Saturday,

May 30. Parishioners are asked to drop off any good, unwanted items

on Wednesday from 9:00 am to Noon, where someone will be on hand

to accept items. For pickups, you can call: Roger Melancon,

740-1578; Ed Gallagher, 929-4466; or Mike Bolduc, 468-0106.

A sincere thank you to all

who attended the Liturgical

Conference, Rejoice! It was inspiring to see so many,

and wonderful for us to come together. Thank you to the Parish

Mission Committee, Faith Formation Staff, That Man Is You, St.

Joseph Funeral Luncheon Committee, as well as all those who baked

goodies, for all their efforts in making the conference a huge success.

Susan Conroy, our keynote speaker, commented on how vibrant our

Good Shepherd Community was and how she would love to come

back. Good News! Mark your calendar and spread the word—she

will becoming back on Friday, October 23, at 6:30 pm to give a full

presentation!

Indoor Yard Sale

You’re Invited

St. Vincent de Paul Society Indoor Yard Sale ~ Fill a Bag $2

Sponsored by St. Therese Chapter N160, a division of

Catholic Financial Life, which matches a portion of net proceeds.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

St. James Hall, South Street Entrance

For more details contact Marcelle Metayer, 937-2358

or Donna Bilodeau, 499-7490

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 2015

Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair 2015

If you have craft ideas and would like to be part

of a crafting group, contact Denise at 229-8530.