Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland

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1 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Communications WEEKLY MAILING March 24, 2017 Office of the Moderator of the Curia Chrism Mass Tickets & Distribution of Oils 2017 Office of Communications Bishop Deeley Announces Priest Assignment Bishop Deeley Names New Director of Missions and Catholic Relief Services Bishop Deeley Names New Director of Safe Environment Office of Safe Environment Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2017) Office of Ministerial Services 2017 Clergy Institute Registration Information (Registration Deadline: April 7) Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Save the Dates for 2017 Office of Human Resources Current Openings From the Catholic Community Events and Announcements For updated news and features from the diocese, visit: For Adobe Reader, visit get.adobe.com/reader.

2 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of the Moderator of the Curia To: Pastors and Administrators From: Msgr. Andrew Dubois Re: Chrism Mass Tickets & Distribution of Oils 2017 Date: Friday, March 24, Day, Time & Place: The Most Rev. Robert P. Deeley will celebrate the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 11, at 5:45 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 2. Tickets for Admission: An allotment of General Seating tickets to the Chrism Mass are being sent today (via the USPS) to all the pastors/administrators of each parish for distribution to parishioners. If your parish has been invited to receive the holy oils from Bishop Deeley (see list on page 2 of this memo), the Reserved Seating tickets for your parish representatives (that is, 1 ticket for each canonical parish) will be sent to you upon confirmation of your acceptance of the Bishop s invitation. Pastors/Chaplains of the parishes/hospitals scheduled to receive the holy oils from Bishop Deeley were contacted via on Thursday, March 16. Reminder: we are in the third of a three-year rotation (adjusted for recent mergers and changes in staffing), over which time all parishes will once again have the opportunity to receive the holy oils from the Bishop. Parish representatives, along with their pastor, must arrive at the Cathedral no later than 5:00 PM for a brief rehearsal with Maryanne Harrington. Extra tickets for the Chrism Mass may be requested between Monday, March 27, and Friday, March 31. To make a request, pastors/administrators should Christine Pitteroff at christine.pitteroff@portlanddiocese.org. After March 31, tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please return any unused tickets to Chancery ASAP so that other requests for tickets may be honored. 3. Liturgy: The Bishop celebrates the annual Chrism Mass with his presbyterate and the community of deacons, which manifests the communion of the clergy of the diocese with our bishop. Consequently, it is urged that as many priests and deacons as possible be present for the Blessing of Oils, the Consecration of the Chrism, and the Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service. All concelebrating priests and assisting deacons are asked to bring an alb and your diocesan vestment (chasuble and white stole). Please be present in the Cathedral Chapel by 5:15 PM. 4. Distribution of Holy Oils: Clean and empty oil stocks should be delivered to the Cathedral Chapel before Mass. Please dispose of last year s oils before arriving at the Cathedral. The holy oils must be disposed of properly, by either burning or burying them. One oil stock per parish, regardless of the number of churches that comprise the parish. If you are not receiving the holy oils at the end of the Chrism Mass, they will be available in the Cathedral Chapel immediately following Mass. Vicars Forane in areas distant from Portland are urged to assist priests in their vicariates to obtain newly blessed oils. In some cases, a priest from the vicariate may volunteer to

3 travel to Portland for the Chrism Mass; in other cases, a neighboring vicariate may designate such a representative. Priests should make sure that the oil remains fit for use and should replenish it from time to time, either yearly when the bishop blesses the oil... or more frequently if necessary (General Introduction to the Pastoral Care of the Sick, no. 22). 5. Mass of the Oils Northern Maine: As is the custom in our diocese, Bishop Deeley also will celebrate a Mass of the Oils in northern Maine which will include the renewal of priestly promises and the distribution of the holy oils for parishes located in the northern and eastern parts of the state. This year, the Mass of the Oils will take place on Wednesday, April 12, at St. David Church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish, Madawaska, at 6:30 PM. An invitation with more information will be forthcoming. Parishes Scheduled and Invited to Receive the Holy Oils from Bishop Deeley (Year 3 of 3). 1. Fr. Richard Malo St. Mary of Lourdes Parish, Lincoln St. Leo the Great Parish, Howland 2. Fr. Emile Dubé Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Dover-Foxcroft/Dexter/Milo St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield 3. Fr. Paul Marquis St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias/Lubec/Cherryfield 4. Fr. John Skehan Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor Stella Maris Parish, Bucksport/Castine/Stonington St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth 5. Fr. John Mazzei Christ the King Parish, Skowhegan/Madison/Bingham 6. Fr. Daniel Baillargeon Corpus Christi Parish, Waterville/Winslow/Belgrade Lakes 7. Fr. Paul Murray Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Oquossoc/Rangeley/Stratton 8. Fr. Paul Dumais St. Joseph Parish, Farmington St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay 9. Msgr. Michael Henchal St. Bartholomew Parish, Cape Elizabeth St. John and Holy Cross Parish, South Portland St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Scarborough 10. Msgr. Rene Mathieu Good Shepherd Parish, Saco/Biddeford/Lyman/Old Orchard Beach 11. Fr. Paul Sullivan, SJ Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland 12. Fr. Dominic Savio, HGN St. Mary s Regional Medical Center, Lewiston Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston

4 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Communications Bishop Deeley Announces Priest Assignment Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced the following priest assignment for a new priest arriving in the Diocese of Portland from the Archdiocese of Lagos, Nigeria. Effective immediately, Fr. Patrick Efé-egiughwe Agbodi, SMA, has received a temporary assignment to serve at St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church, Bridgton; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fryeburg) and St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Norway; Our Lady of Ransom Church, Mechanic Falls; St. Mary Church, Oxford). Fr. Agbodi, who will receive a permanent assignment in the early summer, arrived in Maine last week. Good people, good people, a very friendly kind of people, Fr. Agbodi said about his first impressions of Maine. Human nature is the same everywhere, whether white or black or yellow or red, we have something in common. And you (Americans) are wonderful. Without your generosity, I don t think that we would have some of those investments that we have in Africa today. In the Catholic Church, I see charity and generosity is part of our identity, so it s everywhere. So you have helped us. Born in Nigeria in 1968, Fr. Agbodi was accepted as a seminarian for the Society of African Missions (SMA) in The SMA is an international community of missionaries founded in France in Fr. Agbodi completed his philosophical studies at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Major Seminary in Ibadan, Nigeria, in After completing a spiritual formation year in the Republic of Benin and a pastoral year in Ivory Coast, he completed his theological studies at the Catholic Institute of West Africa, also in Ivory Coast, in He was ordained to the priesthood on July 1, 2000, at St. Patrick Church in Asaba, Nigeria. Fr. Agbodi has served as an assistant parish priest in Liberia ( ), Nigeria ( ), and Tanzania ( ). During his eight years in Tanzania, he also served as director of vocations for the SMA s Tanzanian Region and as a vice regional superior. From 2010 to 2012, Fr. Agbodi was a formator and burser for the SMA House of Formation in Ibadan, Nigeria. Since 2012, he has served as an assistant parish priest at St. Joseph Church in Lagos ( ), a parish priest at Sacred Heart Church in Lagos ( ), and an assistant parish priest at St. Mary Church in Lagos ( ). As a missionary priest, Fr. Agbodi is always inspired by new opportunities to share the Catholic faith. Wherever there is a need, that is where they will send you, he said. So when they said, America, I said, Wow, I ll take that! I love America. I ve been thinking of going to America. I would like to come and see how it is.

5 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Communications Bishop Deeley Names New Director of Missions and Catholic Relief Services Bishop Robert P. Deeley has appointed Yvonne Borelli-Chace, Esq., as the new director of the Office of Missions and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for the Diocese of Portland. Borelli-Chace succeeds Ruth Oakley, who will depart the diocese after 11 years of service to enter Sisters of the Mary Immaculate of Nyeri in Nyeri, Kenya. Through collaboration with parishes and schools, the Office of Missions and CRS promotes awareness and develops a sense of commitment to the missionary work of the Church throughout the world. The director also advocates for local financial support to benefit CRS, the official international humanitarian agency representing the Catholic Church in the United States, and the Pontifical Mission Societies, a group of Catholic missionary societies that are under the jurisdiction of the Pope. Borelli-Chace most recently worked as an attorney in Massachusetts handling social security disability claims, Title IX compliance cases, and guardian ad litem matters. She has also worked as a volunteer attorney for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to her long legal career, Borelli-Chace has also served as vice president and secretary for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in Fall River, Massachusetts. What attracted me to this position is the ability to put my faith into action, she said. I am looking forward to continuing the good work of this office and meeting all of the missionaries, pastors, and laypeople involved in this ministry. I am also excited to learn about the various missions and to discover how I can work with CRS to assist those in crisis around the world. Borelli-Chace earned a juris doctor degree from the Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island; a bachelor s degree in fashion marketing from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst; and a certificate for the study of European Union Law at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal. She will begin her new role at the diocese on Monday, April 3.

6 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Communications Bishop Deeley Names New Director of Safe Environment Bishop Robert P. Deeley is pleased to announce that Gerald Coutu has been named the new director of the Office of Safe Environment for the Diocese of Portland. Coutu, who is currently the pastoral assistant/central business coordinator at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Sanford, succeeds Thom Meschinelli, who is retiring after 11 years as director. The Office of Safe Environment is responsible for assisting the bishop in ensuring the diocese s full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, including background checks on all diocesan employees and volunteers who work regularly with minors; the implementation of the Think First/Stay Safe prevention program for children in Catholic schools and those who participate in religious education offered through their parishes; and the implementation of the Protecting God s Children program for all those working and volunteering in the Diocese of Portland. The diocese was found 100% compliant with the Charter as part of an independent audit in I have been working with the Protecting God's Children program on a local level since its inception in 2002, said Coutu, who served as the safe environment coordinator at St. Thérèse of Lisieux. I look forward to continuing the mission of the Office of Safe Environment that Tom Deignan and Thom Meschinelli, my predecessors, have established. Upon starting his new position, Coutu plans on visiting parishes and schools throughout the diocese to meet pastors, catechetical leaders, principals, and facilitators of the Protecting God s Children program. Those are the people who work hard to make sure their parishes, schools, and communities remain in compliance with the Charter, said Coutu. I look forward to seeing that commitment firsthand and assisting in any way that I can. A Sanford native, Coutu has worked at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in a variety of roles since In addition to his time as pastoral assistant/central business coordinator and safe environment coordinator, he has also served as the administrator of two cemeteries (St. Ignatius and Notre Dame) and director of religious education and youth ministry. Coutu will start his service at the diocese on Monday, April 3.

7 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Safe Environment Child Abuse Prevention Month 2016 Each April, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) observes Child Abuse Prevention Month to spread awareness about the importance of protecting children and young people and to make our communities aware of child sexual abuse and the steps to prevent it. The Diocese of Portland has provided a variety of resources for use by individuals, families, and parishes: As always, Bishop Deeley encourages anyone who may have information about any case of sexual abuse of a minor by a church representative to contact civil authorities and Michael Magalski, Director of the Office of Professional Responsibility for the Diocese of Portland, at (207) or michael.magalski@portlanddiocese.org.

8 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Ministerial Services Clergy Institute 2017 Monday, May 15, through Thursday, May 18 Atlantic Oceanside Conference Center, Bar Harbor Institute begins at 1 p.m. on Monday and ends at noon on Thursday Program: Year 3 of Catholic Leadership Training Active Priests & Deacons: $700 Wives: $260 Retired Priests & Deacons: $460 Some guest rooms may not be available until 3 p.m. on Monday. Special one-day rate for jubilarians on Tuesday: $100 (includes lunch, presentations, dinner, room for Tue. evening, and breakfast on Wed.) Please make checks payable to: Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland To register, mail payment and form below to: Mrs. Rachel Daigle, Office of Ministerial Services, 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME If you should have any questions, call (207) or rachel.daigle@portlanddiocese.org. Please bring your diocesan vestments. The registration deadline is Friday, April Registration---Clergy Institute 2017 Name: Address: Phone: Address: Special Needs: How you like your name to appear on name badge? On your wife s name badge? Wife attending I wish to arrive on Sunday, May 14 ($113 for the additional night with breakfast included. Must be paid in advance.) Special Jubilarian Rate Entrée Selection on Monday: Lobster Chicken Steak Wife Entrée Selection on Monday: Lobster Chicken Steak

9 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Save the Dates in 2017 For more details on these events, click on the links next to the titles. If the event has no link, details will be coming in the near future. Morning of Reflection for Administrative Professionals ( Georgette Dionne, the director of lifelong faith formation at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist in Falmouth, will present Disciples Crossing: Road Signs & Rest Stops. All parish, school, and Catholic Charities administrative professionals, receptionists, and volunteers are encouraged to attend. Admission is $10 (includes lunch). The gatherings are set for: Tue., April 18 St. Pius X Church Hall, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Tue., April 25 Holy Rosary Parish Center, 31 Thomas Avenue, Caribou (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Wed., April 26 St. Mary Church Hall, 768 Ohio Street, Bangor (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Catholic Youth Ministry Convention ( It s a weekend experience you ll never forget! The 30 th annual Catholic Youth Ministry Convention is set for April at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The convention is filled with teen energy, fun, large group activities, music, prayer, workshops, adult and youth keynote addresses, and a Mass with Bishop Deeley. Register through your parish s youth ministry coordinator. For general inquiries, contact Maureen Provencher in the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) or maureen.provencher@portlanddiocese.org, or visit the special section of the diocesan website listed above.

10 Rachel s Vineyard Retreat in Southern Maine ( The Rachel s Vineyard Retreat weekend on April (ending on Divine Mercy Sunday) offers a supportive, nonjudgmental process for those personally wounded because of an abortion. The grief and pain that you or a loved one has carried for years will be unburdened. The retreat will transform the hurt through Scripture meditations, opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation, a memorial service, Mass, and sharing with others personally affected by abortion. Rachel s Vineyard provides a safe place to grieve the loss and to understand the effects of abortion and how to grow beyond it. Preregistration is needed, and the deadline to register is Friday, April 14. To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux in the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at (207) or annette.rioux@portlanddiocese.org. Confirmation for Baptized Catholic Teens & Adults ( Fri., April 28, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland (7 p.m.) Fri., May 5, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 331 Main Street, Presque Isle (7 p.m.) Fri., May 19, St. Teresa Church, 425 South Main Street, Brewer (7 p.m.) LOCATION CHANGE TeamRCIA Catechist School ( Fri., June 23, and Sat., June 24 Chancery on 510 Ocean Avenue in Portland (Videoconferencing available in Bangor and Caribou) Silver & Gold Mass ( Sat., June 24 St. John Church, 217 York Street, Bangor (4 p.m.) All couples celebrating milestone anniversaries invited. RSVP by June 16 at (207) or annette.rioux@portlanddiocese.org. You can also register at the link above.

11 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) Office of Human Resources Employment Opportunities For job descriptions, requirements, and details on how to apply for any opening, visit: Current Openings (12) Principal St. John s Catholic School, Brunswick Lay Hospital Chaplain Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston Aftercare School Helper Saint Dominic Academy, Lewiston Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Theology Teacher Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Assistant Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Coach Saint Dominic Academy, Auburn Foreman St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Waterville Business Coordinator Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou Organist/Piano Accompanist St. John and Holy Cross Parish, South Portland Organist/Pianist/Choir Director St. Rose of Lima Parish, Jay Pre-Kindergarten Teacher s Aide St. John's Catholic School, Brunswick Pre-Kindergarten Teacher s Aide St. Brigid School, Portland

12 From the Catholic Community Workshop on Supervision for Spiritual Directors in Portland on April 1 Join Sr. Nancy Sheridan, SASV, and Fr. Dick Roos, SJ, as they host a workshop on the best practices for supervising and training spiritual directors. The workshop is set for Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Pius X Church on 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland. Both Sr. Nancy and Fr. Dick have trained and supervised spiritual directors for many years. For more information or to register, contact Fr. Jack Fagan, SJ, at jfagan@jesuits.org. Sixth Annual Maine Catholic Women s Conference in Portland on April 29 Join Catholic women from around the diocese at the Maine Catholic Women s Conference, set for Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. The conference will feature Leah Darrow, a former professional model who now teaches other women an appreciation of the true meaning of beauty and God's design. She will reflect on the virtue of modesty with inspiration from Scripture. The event will begin with a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley at 9 a.m. The mission of the conference is to gather for a day to nurture and strengthen the faith of the Catholic women of Maine, so they may share the abundance of God s mercy and love. The cost of the conference is $60 (student rate of $30). The fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, call (207) or visit To view a flyer for the conference, visit Fatima: The 100 th Anniversary Conference Set for Kennebunk on May Fatima: The 100 th Anniversary Conference will be held at St. Anthony Monastery, located on 28 Beach Avenue in Kennebunk, on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14. All are encouraged to attend! During the conference, several keynote speakers will offer presentations on topics connected to the centennial including Fr. John Bacevicius, Fr. D. Joseph Manship, Deacon Darrell Blackwell, and Dr. Peter J. McNelis. Masses will be offered in both the ordinary and extraordinary form, there will be recitation of the rosary, a May Crowning of Mary procession, the sacrament of reconciliation, eucharistic adoration, and the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence opportunity for the 100 th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, the conditions for which could be met at the conference in Kennebunk. The registration fee is $25. Overnight options are available. To register, call (207) or Fatima100conference@gmail.com. To view a complete schedule of the conference, visit Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Lewiston on July 30-August 1 This summer, Worldwide Marriage Encounter will run a midweek weekend from Sunday, July 30, to Tuesday, August 1, at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. The midweek experience is intended to accommodate couples who work weekend jobs, but all are welcome. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed as a private experience for husbands and wives to enrich and renew the sacrament of marriage. The application fee is $50, and a freewill donation will be accepted at the end of the weekend. For more information or to apply, contact Bill & Coco Watkin at (207) or visit to apply online.