Corpus Christi Parish

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1 Palm Sunday Corpus Christi Parish April See Inside: LITURGICAL BITS & BYTES FOR HOLY WEEK AND THE SACRED TRIDUUM

2 Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 4:00PM Fri 8:00AM - Noon Phone: Fax: ccmoffice@gwi.net Website: Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar Deb Hebert, Director of Business Administration Mike Hebert, Facilities Director and St. Francis Cemetery Director Kim Suttie, Pastoral Life Coordinator Elaine Gordon, Parish Catechetical Leader Theresa Poulin, Business Administrative Assistant Marge Veilleux, Pastoral Administrative Assistant Joan Hallee, Pastoral Receptionist Valerie Wheeler, Principal St. John Catholic School Sun., Apr. 9 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour 1:30PM ND Secular Franciscan Presentation 5:00PM SJ AA Meeting Mon., Apr. 10 1:30PM ND Prayer Group 6:00PM FFC Lord Teach Me To Pray Ignatian Prayer Series Tue., Apr :30AM FFC Bereavement Group 6:00PM SJ KC #7300 Meeting 7:00PM FFC Al Anon Wed., Apr. 12 6:00PM FFC RCIA 6:30PM SJ Lenten Retreat Thur., Apr. 13 NO 12:15PM MASS 6:00PM SJ Holy Thursday Mass Fri., Apr. 14 Sat., Apr. 15 Parish Events Parish Information NO 7:00AM ADORATION/CONFESSIONS NO 8:00AM MASS 3:30PM SH Stations of the Cross 6:00PM SJ Good Friday Liturgy NO 3:00PM CONFESSIONS NO MASSES AT 4:00PM OR 6:00PM 7:15PM SJ Easter Vigil Mass Sun., Apr :00AM ND Coffee Hour 5:00PM SJ AA Meeting Keep in Your Prayers Harold Marden, Edmund Theriault Jami, Emily and Richie May God s healing touch come down upon our brothers and sisters in faith. Mass Times & Intentions MONDAY April 10, :00 AM SJ John LaPointe by Claudette Massey TUESDAY April 11, :15 PM ND George Roderigue by Roland and Ann Michaud WEDNESDAY April 12, :00 AM SJ Mary Gravel by M/M Thomas Corey EVENING MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER HOLY THURSDAY April 13, :00 PM SJ Jeannette, Paul, Flora, Richard, Paul Jr. by Harold and Marianne Poirer STATIONS OF THE CROSS GOOD FRIDAY April 14, :00 PM Sacred Heart Church GOOD FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD GOOD FRIDAY April 14, :00 PM SJ Liturgy EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT HOLY SATURDAY April 15, :45 PM SJ Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD April 16, :30 AM SJ Maisie Knowles by Grandparents, John and Shirley McQuillan Armand Dutil by wife, Darlene 9:00 AM ND Armand Gagne by wife, Norma Leon Richard by his family 10:00 AM SJ Rosalie Poulin Palow by Tony Rita Boucher by son, Steven Boucher 10:30 AM ND John Tardiff by wife and family Richard Lutz by Violette and Ambulos families 4:30 PM CC Corinne Lombardi by Maine family Norman Boulet by Pearley and Alice Lachance April 9-April 15 April 16-April 22 April 23-April 29 Please remember in your prayers All the dearly departed family members of Corpus Christi Parish Sanctuary Candle In thanksgiving by a parishioner (SJ) Rosary Campaign Dan and Connie LaFlamme Andrea Daigle Sr. Cecile and Doreen Rebekah McLean Joanne Vigue

3 Saint of the Week Saint Bernadette Soubirous April 16 th is the Memorial of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, but because her feast falls on Easter Sunday this year it is not officially celebrated. Bernadette was born at Lourdes, France on January 7, At the age of fourteen, near a cave at Massabielle, she witnessed the first of eighteen apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who identified herself as the Immaculate Conception. At twenty-two, Bernadette entered the convent of Saint-Gildard, the mother house of the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Nevers. She spent the remainder of her life in that convent working as an infirmary assistant, and later a sacristan. People admired her humility and spirit of sacrifice. Bernadette died on April 16, She was canonized by on December 8, 1933 (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception) by Pope Pius XI. St. Bernadette is the patroness of illness, people ridiculed for their piety, poverty, shepherds, and shepherdesses. Her body lies incorrupt in the convent chapel in Nevers. Sunday Readings & Reflections Readings for Sunday, April 9, Palm Sunday Obedience and Humility Procession Gospel Matthew 21:1-11 (triumphal entry into Jerusalem) Reading I Isaiah 50:4-7 (salvation only through the Lord s servant) Reading II Philippians 2:6-11 (imitating Christ s humility) Gospel Matthew 26:14-27:66 (the passion of Jesus) Key Passage: Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point to death-even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:7-8) Adult: We are called to die to ourselves in love for others. How do you live that in your own life? Youth: How do you allow Jesus to live in your heart? Fast and Abstinence During Lent Good Friday (April 14) is a day of fast and abstinence (from meat) in the universal Church. The Law of Abstinence binds Catholics aged 14 and older. The Law of Fasting binds Catholics aged Parish Offertory Offertory for March 26 - $15, Average offertory to date - $15, The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of $15, per week. The collection on Good Friday is for the Church in the Holy Land. There will be a 2nd collection next weekend for the Clergy Health and Pension Programs Schedule of Liturgies for The Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Thursday of the Lord s Supper (Holy Thursday) Thursday, April 13, :00PM Mass St. John Church Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Friday, April 14, :00PM Liturgy St. John Church The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Saturday, April 15, :45PM Mass St. John Church There will be no confessions at 3PM or Masses at 4PM or 6PM at either Notre Dame or St. John. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Sunday, April 16 7:30AM Mass St. John Church 9:00AM Mass Notre Dame Church 10:00AM Mass St. John Church 10:30AM Mass Notre Dame Church 4:30PM Mass Colby College Lorimer Chapel Prayer of the Week Lenten Prayer Almighty ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human race to follow caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross, graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Faith Formation ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Classes are held at the Faith Formation Center attached to St. John Catholic School, September-May. Elementary Faith Formation Calendar Sundays Tuesdays Family Life (8:30-9:45am) (3:15-4:30pm) Sundays 3-5pm) Apr. 9, 30 Apr. 11 Apr. 9 May 7 May 2 May 7 JR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sundays 6:00-8:00PM Faith Formation Center Apr. 9 & 30 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Evenings 6:00-8:00PM Youth Ministry Room on the 2nd Floor at St. John School (enter by the Grotto)

4 Liturgical Bits & Bytes Holy Week Holy Week is the most sacred time in the life of a parish community. It is what we have been preparing for all during Lent. It is the highlight of what our faith life is all about. So don't miss the best part! As we enter the holiest of weeks, know that your presence at these liturgies is important. Each service is unique. The solemn liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are among the very best things we do in the church. Don't miss these celebrations! Yes, they are longer than usual. Yes, they are different, but isn't that to be expected? Special events always cause us to change our ordinary routine way of doing things. That should not surprise us. Join your parish community for these special celebrations. You won't be disappointed. The celebrations of this holy week are a climactic conclusion to our Lenten experience. As we move from the "hosannas" of Palm Sunday to the remembrance table of Holy Thursday, may our faith strengthen us to go from the Good Friday Cross of Calvary to the living waters of Holy Saturday and to the joy of Easter "Alleluias!" Holy Thursday and the Washing of the Feet Each year on Holy Thursday the church calls us to wash feet. We all need to be washed by the healing love of Jesus. Holy Thursday is a night of service and so all of us need to be reminded that Jesus washes us so that we in turn can wash others. For almost all of us there is a certain discomfort or embarrassment with this command of Jesus. Yet foot washing on Holy Thursday is a powerful symbol of our identity as a servant people. It calls for great humility for those who wash and for those who are washed. (Peter was the first to object to this gesture and you remember, of course, Jesus words to him.) Those who participate in this ritual note that it is very moving for them. Remember the words of Jesus to Peter, If I do not wash your feet, you can have no part with me. Holy Thursday Mass is at 6:00PM at St. John Friday of the Passion of the Lord On this day the centerpiece of the solemn liturgy is the reflective listening to the Passion of St. John s Gospel which presents Jesus as the sovereign king who willingly lays down his life for those he loves. We venerate not the figure of the crucified, but the cross as the symbol of victory and salvation. We solemnly present our lenten intentions for our broken brothers and sisters throughout the entire world. There is no entrance procession because we are continuing the Triduum liturgy begun the day before on Holy Thursday. There is no recessional because this Triduum liturgy will continue and conclude the next night with the Easter Vigil. All three are one liturgy, each day focusing on one aspect of the Paschal Mystery which brought about our salvation. The service on Good Friday is a communion service, since there is no consecration and all receive Eucharist from hosts consecrated on Holy Thursday. The communion rite, therefore, is done with the greatest simplicity. On this day of the Lord s Passion it is almost as though everything we do is done with greater reverence, attention and devotion. The simple refrain from the day says it best: Behold, behold the wood of the Cross on which is hung our salvation. O come, let us adore. Good Friday Liturgy is at 6:00PM at St. John The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night The Vigil of Easter is a day of emptiness. The church waits at the Lord s tomb. The altar is bare, the church is empty. Mass is not celebrated. Even the Vigil celebration has the feeling of prayerful waiting. The Vigil celebration is begun only after nightfall. This is not an anticipated Sunday Mass, but a vigil in the strictest sense. The Service begins with LIGHT. The Easter fire is blessed. The Paschal Candle is lit, carried to its place of honor, and the great Easter proclamation, the Exsultet, is sung. The next major part of this service is the WORD. On this most holy night the story of our salvation is retold and slowly we approach the message of great joy: the Alleluia! The Gospel announcing the good news of resurrection is proclaimed and a homily is shared. The third part of the service is perhaps the highlight: WATER. All of Lent we have been reflecting on the process of initiation for our adult candidates in the RCIA process. This is the night that we bless the Easter water, we profess our faith, we baptize our catechumens, and we renew our own Baptism through the ritual of sprinkling. Confirmation, a sacrament separated from Baptism for most of us, is celebrated as part of this rite of initiation. The final section of the Vigil is EUCHARIST. The newly initiated bring bread and wine to the table where they will share Eucharist with us for the first time. The dismissal with its double alleluia is sung and thus begins the season of Easter: the great fifty days of celebration which will culminate with our celebration of the feast of Pentecost. Copyright 2009 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. The Easter Vigil Mass is at 7:45PM at St. John

5 In Our Parish and Diocese ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Garand St., Winslow Spring has arrived and that means we have lots of things going on at school. The students and staff are working very hard preparing for Countries Night. We would love to have you visit the school on April 12 doors open at 6PM. The students love sharing what they have learned. There will be so many amazing items on display. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have donated to the annual appeal. The appeal is very important to our school because it helps bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate a child. We are truly grateful for your thoughtful gifts and support. St John Catholic School provides a supportive community to share the Catholic faith with those who enter our doors and to help strengthen that faith in their hearts. Please continue to keep St John Catholic School in your prayers St. John School Giant Indoor Lawn Sale April 22 8:00AM to 1:00PM St. John School Cafeteria We are now accepting donations. Items can be dropped off during school hours. For more information please call Linda at Secular Franciscans All are welcome! Joe and Patty Makely, OFS will be presenting on their Outreach Experience in India from 1:30-2:30PM on Palm Sunday, April 9 at Notre Dame Hall. Come and join the Secular Franciscans for this special presentation as we solemnly enter into prayer and reflection at the beginning of Holy Week. The Diocese of Portland and the Office of Lifelong Formation is proud to present: The Sixth Annual Woman s Conference Keynote speaker Leah Darrow, former professional model, author and speaker. Prodigal Daughter: How a Dad got his Little Girl Back and Decent Exposure: Why Women Must Reclaim Beauty. Saturday, April 29, :30am to 4:30pm Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland. Conference opens with Mass. Cost: $60 (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Registration opens March 6 th and closes April 20 th. More information at: womensconference Time Changes and New Programming Join Bishop Deeley in praying the Rosary at 6am followed by a teaching series from Bishop Robert Barron Begin your day with Morning Air designed to inform, inspire, and entertain you from a Distinctly Catholic perspective. 7AM 9AM Join thousands of people throughout the country praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 4pm LIVE (3pm CST) during The Drew Mariani Show New Programming to enrich your faith journey!! The Presence Radio Network is listener-supported Catholic radio 106.7FM Greater Portland, 105.7FM Springvale, 97.5FM Fort Kent, 90.3FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7FM Mid-Coast, 89.5FM Greater Augusta, 1390AM Northern Maine Listen online at and on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or dial and listen on any cell phone or landline with unlimited minutes. Vocations Blessed are they who come in the Name of the Lord! Are you being called to proclaim Jesus as a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister? If you think this may be so, call Father Seamus Griesbach at (207) or write: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org. Adorers Needed Did you know that the Lord is waiting to speak heart-to heart with you? Don t keep Him waiting. Blessed Sacrament chapel is open all day, every day. MOUNT MERICI ACADEMY NEWS Like us on Mount Merici Academy is now accepting registrations for the 2017/2018 school year! We are a Nursery School through Grade 8 Ursuline Catholic school and we welcome all to enroll! New this year - we are expanding our PreKindergarten (4 year old program) and we have exciting plans for our Middle School that include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) projects which will take our already strong academic program to the next level! Our students test on average 3-4 grade levels above their current grade! Come see what Mount Merici is all about! Call the school for a tour at or Mrs. Duguay/Principal at vduguay@mountmerici.org. Needs based Scholarships available (over 30% of our students receive scholarships).