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1 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of Communications I. Office of the Moderator of the Curia Varia (May 2014) WEEKLY MAILING April 25, 2014 II. III. IV. Office of the Bishop Fortnight for Freedom Letter from Bishop Deeley Office of Vocations World Day of Prayer for Vocations (May 11) Office of Ministerial Services Day of Prayer for Priests (June 27) V. Office of Human Resources Information Systems Technician (Saint Dominic Academy) Manager of Communications and Marketing (Saint Dominic Academy) Part-Time Music Teacher (Saint Dominic Academy) Director of Faith Formation (Auburn) VI. VII. VIII. Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Retreat with Brother Mickey McGrath (May 6-8) Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz (May 21) Silver & Gold Mass with Bishop Deeley (June 28) Diocese of Portland Delegation to Attend World Youth Day 2016 Office of Communications Apostolate of Prayer for Priests (May-August 2014) The Presence Radio Network Bulletin Item for the Weekend of May 3-4 For up to the minute News & Updates from the Diocese of Portland, visit: If you need Adobe Reader to open this week's message, please click below for a free download:

2 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of the Moderator of the Curia To: All Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Pastoral Associates Date: Friday, April 25, 2014 Re: VARIA MAY 2014 General Announcements Chancery Hours: Regular Hours: The Chancery is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Summer Hours: Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the Chancery will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Chancery will be closed on Fridays. The Chancery will return to regular hours after Labor Day, on Tuesday, September 2, Holidays: In observance of the following holy days/holidays, the Chancery will be closed: Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2014 Independence Day Break: Thursday, July 3, 2014 Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2014 Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2014 Columbus Day: Monday, October 13, 2014 Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Break: Friday, November 28, 2014 Clergy Events Please mark your calendars: Annual Clergy Institute: Monday, May 12, through Thursday, May 15, 2014, Atlantic Oceanside, Bar Harbor. Annual Deacon Retreat: Saturday, October 11, through Monday, October 13, 2014, Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred. Annual Priest Retreat: Sunday, October 12, through Thursday, October 16, 2014, Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford. Rest in Peace: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Mr. Philippe E. Richard, 67, brother of Brother/Deacon Irénée Richard, o.p., who died on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul of Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston. Br. Henri Bernier, FIC, 98, who died on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Biddeford. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at the Brother s Chapel, Alfred. Rev. Dana G. Pelotte, SSS, 68, a native of Waterville and the brother of the previously deceased Most Rev. Donald E. Pelotte, SSS, Bishop of Gallup, NM, who died on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Cleveland, OH. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 4, 2014, at Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, Highland Heights, OH.

3 Mrs. Jeanne M. Sabo, 84, maternal grandmother of Reverend Seamus Griesbach, a priest of the Diocese of Portland, who died on Wednesday, March 26, A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 25, 2014, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church of St. Michael Parish, Augusta. Reverend Thomas F. Farley, 80, a priest of the Diocese of Portland, who died on Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Haverhill, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, on Monday, April 14, 2014, at St. Joseph Church, Ellsworth. Members of the Diocesan Priests Benefit Plan are reminded to offer three (3) Masses for his intention. Sr. Yvette Poulin (Sr. St. Lucille), CSJ, 89, who died on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Mount St. Joseph in Waterville, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at St. John the Baptist Church of Corpus Christi Parish, Winslow, ME. Pray also for the consolation of their friends and families, natural and religious. Liturgical Notes & Upcoming Events Annual Memorial Day Mass St. Peter s Cemetery, Lewiston: The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will celebrate the annual Memorial Day Mass at St. Peter s Cemetery in Lewiston at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 26, Concelebrating priests and assisting deacons are asked to bring an alb and a white stole. The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - Thursday, May 29, 2014: This is a holy day of obligation. A vigil Mass may be celebrated on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, A pro populo Mass (for the people) must be offered. Funeral and nuptial/wedding Masses are not permitted. Neophyte Mass: On the Solemnity of the Ascension, the Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at a Neophyte Mass to be held at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland. The Neophyte Mass is a special liturgy at which the bishop personally welcomes those who were initiated into the Roman Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil (through baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist). All are invited to attend. Concelebrating priests and assisting deacons are asked to bring an alb and a white stole. The Solemnity of Pentecost: Saturday Vigil, June 7 & Sunday, June 8, Please review the rubrics in the Roman Missal, which provide details for both options of the Vigil of Pentecost (i.e., "Extended Form" and "Simple Form"). Celebration of the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist for 2014: Please visit our website at to view Bishop Deeley s schedule of Masses at which he will confer the Sacraments of Confirmation and first Eucharist. Ordinations to the Priesthood: The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will ordain the following three men to the priesthood. Concelebrating priests and assisting deacons are asked to bring an alb and a white stole. Deacon Kyle Doustou on Friday, May 30, 2014, at 5:30 PM at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Lewiston Deacon Brad Morin on Friday, June 6, 2014, at 4:00 PM at St. David Church, Madawaska Deacon Edward Clifford on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland

4 Ordinations to the Diaconate: The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will ordain Steven Cartwright to the diaconate on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at 10:00 AM, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland. Concelebrating priests and assisting deacons are asked to bring an alb and a white stole. Silver & Gold Mass The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Silver & Gold Mass, which is for married couples who are observing milestone anniversaries in This special Mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at 4:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Couples planning to attend the Mass are asked to RSVP to Annette Rioux at Annette.Rioux@portlanddiocese.org or at (207) by June 15. Fortnight for Freedom Mass & Days The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the third annual Fortnight for Freedom Mass on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 12:15 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland. Concelebrating priests and assisting deacons are asked to bring an alb and a white stole. Please see the Weekly Mailing for a copy of Bishop Deeley s recent letter to all priests, asking that all parishes observe the third annual Fortnight for Freedom, which will take place from June 21, which is the memorial of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, martyrs, through July 4, Independence Day. Finance & Administration REVISED Mileage Reimbursement Rate: Effective April 1, 2014, the diocese has authorized the use of the previously approved (January 1, 2014) IRS reimbursement rate of $0.56/mile for business travel. (Please note that this is a decreased reimbursement rate by ½ cent/mile.) Upon presentation of documentation that indicates the day, the main points of travel, the distance, and the nature of the business travel, parishes and diocesan offices are permitted to reimburse at the rate of $0.56/mile. The travel must be related to one s assigned duties for the parish or the diocese, have proper documentation, and cannot include commuter miles (that is, miles driven between your residence and primary office/place of work). Special Collections: These collections will be taken in all churches of the diocese on the designated weekend. Unless otherwise indicated, all collections must be remitted to the Diocesan Finance Office by the second Friday after the collection. Links to the USCCB website provide resources to assist you in promoting these collections through bulletin inserts, pulpit announcements, prayers, etc. Please encourage parishioners to be generous stewards by supporting the important needs that exist in your parish, at the diocesan level, and for the universal Church. See listing on following page: Name of Collection: Catholic Home Missions Appeal Date of Collection: April 26/27, 2014 Deadline to Remit: May 9, 2014 Name of Collection: Annual Catholic Appeal (formerly the Bishop s Appeal) Date of Collection: May 17/18, 2014 Commitment Weekend Name of Collection: Seminarians and Ecclesiastical Students Date of Collection: May 31/June 1, 2014 Deadline to Remit: June 13, 2014

5 Sacraments & Related Information Requesting & Processing of Marriage Dispensations: All requests for marriage dispensations should now be sent to the Department for Canonical Services. If you have any questions regarding a dispensation, please contact Shannon Fossett at , extension When Annulments are Pending and/or Restrictions have been Imposed: Please remember that all weddings, including convalidations, may not be scheduled if there is an annulment pending for one or both of the parties. A wedding may not even be penciled in until the decree of nullity has been finalized. Occasionally, parties receive a restriction (vetitum) from remarriage. This is a medicinal measure aimed at preventing a repetition of serious problems that were present in a prior marriage. If there is a restriction, a party is not free to marry. A wedding may not be scheduled, even tentatively, unless a restriction has been lifted by the appropriate authority. Please contact the Tribunal with any questions about scheduling a wedding or lifting a restriction. The Sacrament of Marriage: The definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman has changed in Maine law. Priests and parish staff must express themselves accurately when discussing this subject. For example, sometimes we hear people say that every marriage celebrated in the Church is sacramental, which is not true. The theology on this matter was settled long ago. Only the marriage between two baptized persons is the sacrament of matrimony. The marriage of a baptized person with a non-baptized person is not a sacrament. Nonetheless, with the proper dispensation(s), a marriage between one baptized person and one non-baptized person can be recognized as valid, although not sacramental. All marriages, sacramental or not, must be exclusively between one man and one woman. This definition flows not from Church, sacramental or canon law but from the very nature of marriage in natural law. For more information on or questions about the celebration of marriage, contact the Department for Canonical Services (# listed above); and the promotion and defense of marriage, contact Suzanne Lafreniere in the Office of Public Policy at the Chancery , extension Sacraments Celebrated in Institutions: Hospitals - When baptisms and other sacraments that require recording in official registers occur at local hospitals, they are to be recorded in the sacramental books of the local parish. Colleges - Effective January 1, 2009 (because of the canonical suppression of Our Lady of Wisdom Parish, Orono, and the subsequent erection of the Parish of the Resurrection, Old Town), all sacraments celebrated for college students are to be recorded in the sacramental books of the local parish. In particular, all weddings on college campuses are now recorded in the marriage register of the local parish and the PMI file is to be kept in the parish files. Sacramental Registers: With more and more parishes holding joint celebrations of the Easter Vigil as well as joint celebrations of the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion, the Bishop s Office regularly receives inquiries about the proper procedure(s) for recording the sacraments involving individuals from multiple parishes. The Code of Canon Law requires the sacraments to be recorded in the register of the parish where the sacrament is celebrated, and the parish where each individual was baptized must be notified. Note that in parishes where the celebration of the initiation sacraments did not take place, a notation is to be made in the register of the date and place where the sacrament was celebrated for that year. For example, On June 3, 2009, the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion were administered at St. Mary Major Parish, East Hampton, ME, for the following parishioners: X, Y, Z, etc. When multiple parishes have merged into a new canonical parish:

6 a new, single set of official sacramental registers, regardless of the number of locations (i.e., churches) within the new parish, must be used; and old/previous registers are no longer to be used for recording but must be retained and safeguarded along with the records of the newly erected parish. Disposal of Old/Outdated Liturgical Books: With the promulgation of the new translation of the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal, parishes have asked about the proper disposal of old copies of books used exclusively for the celebration of Mass, the other sacraments, and other liturgical rites and rituals. Disposal of items used for sacred liturgy should be handled with respect. For example, such liturgical books should be burned and/or buried on church grounds/cemeteries. Parish archives are encouraged to retain a copy of old liturgical books. UPDATED: Celiac Sprue Disease & Low-Gluten Hosts: The number of individuals suffering from celiac sprue disease is increasing, as are the number of requests for accommodations (i.e., low-gluten hosts). To facilitate such requests, two letters should be sent to the Bishop s Office (510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME ): the communicant should ask their physician to provide the Bishop's Office with a written testimony of the diagnosis and a recommendation for the use of low-gluten hosts, and the pastors of these individuals should write the Bishop s Office and request permission to use low-gluten hosts. For more information about how to obtain permission to use or to contact vendors to purchase low-gluten hosts, please contact the Moderator of the Curia, the Chancellor, or the Bishop s Executive Assistant, Mrs. Christine Pitteroff at Christine.Pitteroff@portlanddiocese.org or (207) ext Miscellaneous New Advisories: Please contact the Chancery (either the Chancellor or the Moderator of the Curia) if you are contacted by or have information about the following individuals or organizations about whom The Office of the General Secretary of the USCCB has issued the following advisories: Caution should be exercised if you come into contact with Fr. Felix John Augustin, a priestprofessed with the Benedictine Abbey affiliated with St. Leo Seminary in St. Leo, Florida. His faculties have been withdrawn. Recurring Advisories: Please beware of any and all mailings that you may receive (both through electronic and postal service) that promise your parish, school, cemetery, or other organization a bequest, inheritance, grant, or other sum of money in exchange for a "good faith/gesture donation or commission". Such offers are "too good to be true;" please do not respond in any fashion. Fraudulent Update There are recurring attempts to collect funds through in the name of His Eminence Marc Cardinal Ouellet, P.S.S., Prefect of the Congregation of Bishops. Interpol has been notified; (arch)dioceses have been asked to notify their clergy. Changing Address? If a priest or parish has a change of address for any location with mail delivery (whether residence, office, parish center, church, school, etc.), please send the old and the new addresses to addresschanges@portlanddiocese.org. By using this centralized system, Chancery will be able to collect, update and notify all of its departments/offices of address changes simultaneously. Thank you for your cooperation with this process that is intended to serve you better.

7 Directives for Visiting Priests (clarification) - Distinction between the need for a Celebret vs. a Letter of Suitability: Please remember that pastors should always exercise caution in admitting priests to ministry in the parish, especially when they are unknown to them or their parishioners. Even if known personally by the priests of the parish, a visiting priest must have his canonical superior (bishop or religious superior) send a letter of suitability to Bishop Deeley. If the letter is sent directly to the parish, then a copy must be provided to the Bishop. If the Bishop receives the letter, a COPY of the original will be ed to the parish, and the original will be kept in the parish file at Chancery. The only time a celebret suffices is if the cleric is visiting the area (i.e., relatives) and will be in attendance as a concelebrant (neither as the principal celebrant nor as the homilist). The celebret must be dated within the year. If there are any concerns relative to the status of a visiting priest, please consult Sr. Rita-Mae Bissonnette, Chancellor. Conversely, if a priest or deacon of the Diocese of Portland is going to exercise ministry outside our diocese, then a Letter of Suitability should be requested from the Bishop s Office, ideally two to three weeks before the event. It is understood that advance notice may not be possible if you are going to celebrate a funeral, but all other requests should be planned. The celebrets for diocesan priests were placed in the mail on March 27. Our apologies for any inconvenience this delay might have caused. If you do not receive your celebret in the mail in the next two weeks, please contact the Chancellor, or the Bishop s Executive Assistant, Mrs. Christine Pitteroff at Christine.Pitteroff@portlanddiocese.org or ext

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9 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of Vocations WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2014 The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated on Sunday, May 11. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord s instruction to, Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest (Mt 9:38, Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate); to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic); to societies of apostolic life; to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership; and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of mission ad gentes. The Office of Vocations and Vianney Vocations has assembled a collection of resources that you might find useful. These include homily ideas, general intercessions, and bulletin notices to help your parish celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. To access these resources, visit the link below: In addition, Pope Francis has issued a Papal Message for the occasion. He reminds us that: No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love. The entire Papal Message is available in both English and Spanish at On that page, you will also find additional resources from the CCLV Secretariat for the observance of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations in the United States. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance. Thank you for all you do to promote vocations! Rev. Nathan D. March nathan.march@portlanddiocese.org

10 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of Ministerial Services DAY OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Friday, June 27, :00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. St. Philip Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 2365 Turner Road, Auburn, ME Cost: Free of Charge (lunch will be provided) Name: Address: Phone #: In order to have an accurate count for lunch, please contact Rachel Daigle by phone at (207) , by at or complete and send this form to: Rachel Daigle Office of Ministerial Services 510 Ocean Avenue Portland, ME Registration Deadline: June 20, 2014

11 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of Human Resources Diocesan Employment Opportunities Information Systems Technician Saint Dominic Academy (Auburn/Lewiston) Saint Dominic Academy currently has an opening for an Information Systems Technician who will be responsible for maintaining the computer system as well as serving as the help desk for users. The core responsibilities are maintaining documentation of computer system and network resources, cabling and communication structure, software licenses, and performing routine operation procedures. The qualifications for this position are a BS or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field; 1-2 years of experience maintaining a computer network; and familiarity with MS Office, Windows Domain and Active Directory Administration. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and training skills, and the ability to work with all levels of computer users. Catholic preferred. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Donald Fournier, Principal, at Donald.Fournier@portlanddiocese.org. For a complete job description, visit Manager of Communications and Marketing Saint Dominic Academy (Auburn/Lewiston) Saint Dominic Academy currently has an opening for a Manager of Communications and Marketing who will plan and implement a comprehensive marketing program that effectively presents Saint Dominic Academy, its students, faculty, staff, programs and accomplishments, to the community, including alumni, parents, donors, neighbors and prospective families. The core responsibilities include managing all public relations and media relations for the school; maintaining the school s social media platforms and website; producing weekly parent e-newsletters; overseeing the alumni e-newsletter; and getting involved in the Saint Dominic Academy community. The qualifications for this position are a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' experience in marketing, public relations or communications. The ideal candidate will be creative and dynamic, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed. Catholic preferred. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Donald Fournier, Principal, at Donald.Fournier@portlanddiocese.org. for a complete job description, visit Music Teacher (Part-Time) Saint Dominic Academy (Auburn/Lewiston) There is an opening for a part-time music teacher at Saint Dominic Academy. The position would require classroom music instruction for Grades K-4, and elective band/chorus instruction during the school day for Grades 5-8 with plans to expand to Grades Applicants should have experience planning and leading music for liturgies. Catholic preferred. Submit a cover letter and resume to Donald Bilodeau, Assistant Principal, at Donald.Bilodeau@portlanddiocese.org. Applicants may also send their materials to the attention of Mr. Bilodeau at Saint Dominic Academy, 17 Baird Ave, Lewiston, ME

12 Director of Faith Formation Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Faith Formation. The director will be responsible for all of the catechetical programs in the parish from Pre-K through Adult, including Sacramental preparation and Youth Ministry. Interested candidates must be active, practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church and must possess at least a bachelor s degree in theology or the equivalent from a Catholic institution. Experience in faith formation programs is preferred. The candidate must possess strong leadership and management skills; have the ability to manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously; and be able to communicate effectively. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter addressing the above requirements, salary expectations, a resume, and contact information for three professional references to Fr. Robert D. Lariviere, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 24 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, ME Interested parties can also send their materials to robert.lariviere@portlanddiocese.org. All applications will be considered confidential.

13 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of Lifelong Faith Formation A Retreat with Brother Mickey McGrath May 6-8 Saved By Beauty, a retreat with Brother Mickey McGrath, will be held May 6-8 at the Lucerne Inn on 2517 Main Road in Dedham. Brother Mickey, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is an award-winning artist, author, and speaker whose work explores the connections between art and religious faith. Brother Mickey offers presentations, retreats and workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada, centered on the healing power of art and beauty. For further details, contact Judy Michaud at judy.michaud@portlanddiocese.org. For a registration form, visit: Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz May 21 St. Luke Productions will present Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz, the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, on Wednesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Visitation Church on 112 Military Street in Houlton. The one-man play, performed by Leonardo Defilippis, follows the life of the saint and martyr from the time he told his parents of his desire to be a priest until his death in a Nazi concentration camp, where he volunteered to take the place of another man who had been chosen to die. The cost is $8 per person, $20 per family, or $4 for youth (18 and under). The performance is not suitable for young children. Prior to the performance, the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a spaghetti supper in St. Anthony's Hall at the church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The dinner is included in the price of admission. For tickets and information, call the St. Mary s Parish Office at (207) , or MaryAgnesPaul@portlanddiocese.org. Silver & Gold Mass with Bishop Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D. June 28 The Silver & Gold Mass is for married couples observing milestone anniversaries in The special Mass is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Couples planning to attend the Mass are asked to RSVP by June 15 to Annette Rioux at (207) or at annette.rioux@portlanddiocese.org. To download a flyer for the event, visit: Diocese of Portland Delegation at World Youth Day 2016 July 22-August 1, 2016 (Tentative) A delegation of youth from the Diocese of Portland will be traveling on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Dube Travel will be organizing a ten-day pilgrimage to include all of the World Youth Day events in Krakow as well as visits to Czestochowa, Auschwitz, the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, and other historical locations. The tentative dates are July 22-August 1, 2016, and the estimated price is $3600 per pilgrim, all-inclusive (only a $250 deposit is required now). There are 60 spots available, and the Diocese of Portland is currently taking reservations. To register or for more information, contact Joe Mailhot in the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) or at joe.mailhot@portlanddiocese.org.

14 Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Portland, ME Facsimile: (207) Office of Communications Apostolate of Prayer for Priests To view the prayer schedule for May 2014-August 2014, click on the link below:

15 Presence Radio Network Announcements Week of Sunday, May 4, 2014 Fr. Larry Richards Good Shepherd Parish Mission Broadcast on The Presence Radio Network Sundays ~ May 4, 11 & 18 at 5 p.m. If you missed Fr. Larry s parish mission at Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford, or want to share his message with friends and family, please note that The Presence Radio Network will broadcast three nights of his parish mission. The first broadcast focuses on Prayer, the second on the Mass & Family Life, and the third on Adoration. Please make time to hear Fr. Larry s message. Your life will be changed forever! The Presence Radio Network is your listener-supported Catholic radio FM in Greater Portland, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM in Bath-Brunswick, and89.5 FM in Greater Augusta. Online at and on smartphones with the TuneIn Radio app.