Corpus Christi Parish August 7, th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Corpus Christi Parish August 7, th Sunday in Ordinary Time You must also be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the son of Man will come. Lk 12:40

2 Our Parish & Sacramental Information Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME Business Office Hours Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Fri 8:00 AM - Noon Phone: Fax: ccmoffice@gwi.net Website: St. Francis Cemetery 78 Grove St., Waterville, ME Phone: Fax: stfrancem@myfairpoint.net Website: Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar Deb Hebert, Director of Business Administration Mike Hebert, Facilities Director & St. Francis Cemetery Director Kim Suttie, Pastoral Life Coordinator Elaine Gordon, Catechetical Leader Theresa Poulin, Business Administrative Assistant Janet Laws, Pastoral Administrative Assistant Joan Hallee, Pastoral Receptionist Valerie Wheeler, Principal St. John Catholic School Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:00 PM St. John Church, Winslow Notre Dame Church, Waterville Sacrament of Baptism Families who would like to have their child baptized should call the parish office at to register for our Baptism Preparation Program. Classes are offered on the last Monday of most months, registration is required. Sacrament of Marriage Couples should make arrangements at least 6 months prior to the wedding date and before making reception plans. Call the parish office at Anointing of the Sick Anyone wishing to receive the Anointing of the Sick is asked to call the parish office at Our Mass Times & Intentions MONDAY Aug 8, :00 AM SJ Jason Carpenter by Dad and family TUESDAY Aug 9, :15 PM ND Joseph E. Marchetti by M/M Fred Brown WEDNESDAY Aug 10, :00 AM SJ Patricia Douin by Paul Douin THURSDAY Aug 11, :15 PM ND Gregory Cinq-Mars by Mom and Dad FRIDAY Aug 12, :00 AM SJ Edward Mathieu by Gilbert Lemieux SATURDAY Aug 13, :00 PM ND Pauline Vigue by Lorraine Quirion and family Linda Coro by Gabrielle Veilleux 4:00 PM SJ Norman Plante by wife, Frances Robert Magee by Muriel Rancourt and Pauline Hebert and Peggy Caouette 6:00 PM ND Mary W. McCormmic by Mid-Maine Cremation Services The McKay family by the McKay family 6:00 PM St. H Clement Warren by wife and family Sanctuary Candle In thanksgiving by a parishioner (SJ) SUNDAY Aug 14, :30 AM SJ Nick Marin by Aunt Shirley Leo Cote by Lucille Giroux 9:00 AM ND John McGarry by his wife Beth Thompson by Ronald and Hazel Leary 10:00 AM SJ Harold Carey by the family Real Cyr by Carmen and Wayne Bourgoin 10:00 AM St. H Deceased members of the Alter Family by Bill Alter 10:30 AM ND Theresa Veilleux by Earl Rancourt and family Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish Aug. 7-Aug.13 Aug. 14-Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 27 Please remember in your prayers... Rosalie Palow, died July 26, funeral July 29 Carole Bosma, died Sept. 22, funeral July 30 Peter Re, died July 24, funearl, July 30 Leon O. Richard, died July 24, funeral Aug. 2 Leonard Parent, died July 25, funeral Aug. 3 Rosary Campaign Kim and Jake Suttie Edward Mathieu Patricia Stewart

3 FAITH Pastoral Messages How do we keep faith alive? One way is to be with others who are striving to live their faith, each in their own way. Perhaps a good reason to come to church! We could say our prayers at home alone, but we would not be sharing Eucharist, the living Christ who feeds our hungers. We also need the good example of our brothers and sisters in faith. Sometimes the best sermons at Mass are the people around us. We look around us and see good, faithful, ordinary people. They come because they see some meaning in our worshiping together. As we come together, let us thank one another for being here. Seem silly? Not at all, for our presence to each other can offer hope and courage and care and inspiration as we strive to live our faith in a complex world. Readings for Sunday, August 7th Running the Race of Faith Reading I Reading II Wisdom 18:6-9a (on the death of the Egyptian first-born) Hebrews 11:1-2, 9-19 (faith of the ancients) Gospel Luke 12:32-48 (we depend on God; prepare for the master s return) Key Passage Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:1-2a) Questions: How do you recognize a holy person and how do they help you live your life? Jubilee Year of Mercy WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION Thank you to our parish and cemetery staff who have worked during these hot summer days to do some outside painting, continue with lawn care, and remove fallen trees! You efforts are noticed and truly appreciated! A PRAYER Lord, stir up the faith within me that I may practice it, protect it, and love it. Train me in the way of faith making me sure of what I hope for and certain about what I do not see. Help my faith to be a living faith of service that is always accompanied by action and good works. Amen. Commit to learning about the Catholic faith through reading or participating in a faith-sharing group such as our Advent by Candlelight book sharing program which will discuss the book Mother Teresa s Lessons of Love and Sanctity by Susan Conroy. Books are available in the parish office and the discussion groups will begin in early October. Invite someone to journey with you! Parish Offertory Offertory for July 31, 2016-$16, YTD Average $16, The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of $15, per week. There will be a second collection at next weekend s Masses for Peter s Pence-Collection for works of the Holy Father. As always, thank you for your continued support of our parish. Like us on facebook at: Waterville-Maine/ ?ref=aymt_homepage_panel View photos, videos and get inspired through fellowship with other believers! Saint of the Week On August 8 th we celebrate the Memorial of St. Dominic ( ). Born in Spain, he was ordained a priest in his late 20 s. In the early 12 th c. Dominic sensed the need for the Church to combat the Albigensian heresy, and was commissioned to be part of the preaching crusade against it. He saw immediately why the preaching was not succeeding, Dominic therefore, with three Cistercians, began itinerant preaching according to the gospel ideal. His fellow preachers gradually became a community, and in 1215 he founded a religious house at Toulouse, the beginning of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). Today there are over 6,000 Dominican priest, brothers, and sisters throughout the world. St. Dominic was canonized in He is the patron saint of astronomers. To learn more about Catholic Saints visit:

4 In Our Parish Job Opportunities St. John Catholic School is now accepting applications for a Grade 1 Teacher for the morning session and a Teacher for our Remedial Reading Program. Applicants must have a current Maine certification and CHRC. Please forward cover letter and resume to St. John Catholic School, 15 So. Garand St., Winslow, Me or principal, Valerie Wheeler at valerie.wheeler@portlanddiocese.org Corpus Christi Parish is seeking to hire a part time (10 hours per week) Campus Minister for Colby College in Waterville. The primary responsibility is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the campus in order to grow a community of believers who through word and deed put their faith into action. By encouraging students to a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the position seeks to facilitate a deeper appreciation and practice of the Catholic faith. Through the ministry of hospitality and the ministry of presence, the position gathers students together for prayer, discussion, service, and socializing. The position is responsible for recruiting and training ministers for the weekly Mass. Through faithful example, the position identifies and encourages students to take up leadership positions in the community. Working with student leadership, the Dean of religious and spiritual life, the Diocesan office of Campus Ministry, and the parish; the position coordinates retreats, seasonal programs (e.g. Lent Easter) and other opportunities for students to respond the universal call to holiness. This is an academic year position. To apply send letter of interest and resume to: Fr. Daniel Baillargeon, Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville ME Volunteer Opportunity Are you willing to help Corpus Christi be a parish of friendship and companionship? Will you help welcome people to our celebrations of Mass? We are looking for greeters for all parish Masses. The only requirements for the role is that you arrive at Mass 30 minutes early and be a cheerful, welcoming presence for people as they arrive. If you are interested please call Donna Sawyer , Arlene Toulouse , or Kim Suttie DID YOU KNOW? There is a coffee half hour after the 9AM Mass at Notre Dame in the church hall on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month. All are welcome! It is a wonderful time to share fellowship. Won t you join us? JUST A REMINDER Masses requested by phone require payment before scheduling. Diocesan School News St. John Catholic School South Garand St., Winslow It s that time of year again. The new school year is about to start and St. John School could use your help! Our School Supply Drive was such a huge success last year that we have decided to do it again. Please watch in our churches the weekend of August 13th and 14th for tags of much needed school supplies. We thank you for your support last year and look forward to your generosity this year. A big St. John s School thank you to all those who supported our annual yard sale fundraiser. It is through the generosity of parishioners like you that St. John s School continues to provide a top notch Catholic education!!

5 Diocesan Events A Pro Life Holy Hour will be held at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Sunday, August 7th at 1:00PM All Are Welcome! I so ardently thirst to be loved by men in the Most Blessed Sacrament that this thirst devours Me. Jesus to St. Margaret Mary of Alacoque Come adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament one hour weekly at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 101 Silver Street, Waterville. Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday-Friday and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. FMI or to sign up please contact Nancy Epifano, at or Bob Garrett at Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate a Mass for Educators on Sunday, August 28, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church on 39 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. Teachers, professors, administrators, and staff from pre-kindergarten to the collegiate level as well as all catechetical leaders and catechists are invited to attend the Mass with their families. A reception will follow the Mass. If you plan on attending the Mass, please register for free at w w w. p ortlanddioces e.org/mass - ed u cators - registration. St. Joseph Knights of Columbus #11303 will hold a chicken bbq on Saturday, Aug. 13th at St. Joseph s Maronite Church on Front Street inwaterville. Cost is $8/person. MOUNT MERICI ACADEMY NEWS Like us on Happy Summer! We are gearing up for the start of a new school year! Please call the school at if you would like information on enrolling your child or would like to schedule a tour. We offer grades K - 8, and have a 3 year old nursery program and a 4 year old pre-k program (currently full with a waiting list). Many Blessings, Mrs. Duguay/Principal Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Italy with Bishop Deeley on October In observance of the Holy Year of Mercy, Bishop Robert P. Deeley is pleased to announce that all are invited to join him on a pilgrimage to Italy in 2016 (Wednesday, October 19, to Friday, October 28). Bishop Deeley will celebrate daily Masses for the pilgrims, who will also travel to many historical locations and participate in once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the journey. To learn more about the package, accommodations, amenities, and pricing, visit PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!! New to our parish? Have a new name/address/phone number or ? Want to receive offertory envelopes? Please keep the parish office updated with your current information by filling out the form below and dropping it into the offertory basket or mailing to us at 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville. PARISH UPDATE / REGISTRATION FORM Please be sure to notify the parish office if you have a change of address or phone. If you have a change, please fill out the form below and drop it in the offertory basket or at the parish office located behind Sacred Heart Church or mail to: Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville, Me Name: Address: Phone: New Registration Envelopes/Online Giving (Circle your choice) Change of Add/Phone Moving out of Parish To temporarily stop envelopes while you are away: Departure date: Return date: