and A Jesuit Ministry May 12 / 13,

Transcription

1 OUR LADY OF HOPE and ST. BRIGID SCHOOL A Jesuit Ministry May 12 / 13, Pastoral Staff Rev. Paul Sullivan, S.J.- Pastor Rev. John d Anjou, S.J.- Parochial Vicar Rev. Vincent Curtin, S.J. Senior Priest Rev. Mr. John McAuliffe, Deacon Parish Musicians Lori Arsenault Joan Dube Tom Luna Richard Pitre Christina Siravo Nancy Curran Office Staff Mary Cafazzo Linda McCormack Melodye Deberadinis Jean Ingalls Andrew Litcher Parish Business Administrator Parish Administrative Assistant School Bookkeeper Office Assistant IT and Maintenance Maintenance Faith Formation ourlady.religioused@gmail.com Sandra Litcher-Director of Religious Education -Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Coordinator Finance Council Barbara Galardo, Bill Green, Jon Melanson, Charlie Noyes, Barbara Willey Pastoral Council Kristen Connelly, Andy Litcher, Sr. Claire Pouliot, David Reese, Sue & John Mullen, Elizabeth Tarasevich pastoral.council@ladyofhopemaine.org Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Pastoral Office at to register for pre-baptism class. Sacrament of Marriage Couples should contact the Pastoral Office at least six months in advance. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday - St. Joseph Church 2:30 to 3:00 PM Saturday - St. Pius X Church 3:30 to 4:00 PM Saturday - St. Peter Church 2:30 to 3:30 PM Or By Appointment Pastoral Office, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME Linda.McCormack@portlanddiocese.org Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM The office is closed on Fridays except by appointment (including phone calls). Phone messages left at any time are returned as soon as possible on the next regular work day. Upcoming Events May 19 - School Teacher Appreciation Pot Luck June 23 - Summer Fun Raffle / Parish Picnic - St. Pius X Hall Additional Weekly Masses with our Jesuit Community: Monastery - 7AM Monday thru Friday 8AM Saturday St. Brigid School - 8AM - Monday (School Days) Cheverus - 7:15AM Monday thru Friday (School Days) St. Joseph s Chapel at Mercy State St. 11:30 AM Monday thru Thursday Our Lady of Mercy Chapel at Mercy Fore River - 11:30 AM Friday Readings for the Week of May 13, 2018 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:113 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, [33a]/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab [33a]/ Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [7b]/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Observances for the Week of May 13, 2018 Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day; Mother's Day Monday: St. Matthias, Apostle Tuesday: St. Isidore Wednesday: - - Thursday: - - Friday: St. John I, Pope & Martyr Saturday: - - Next Sunday: Pentecost Sunday

2 II SATURDAY: May 12, The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day; Mother's Day 4:00 PM St. Joseph Jimmy & Kay Nappi by Robert & Linda (Fr Jack d ) 4:30 PM St. Pius X Thomas Keane by his sister Peggy Hayden (Fr Vince) SUNDAY: May 13, The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day; Mother's Day 7:00 AM St. Pius X John Roper by Larry & Edna Flaherty (Fr Jack d ) 8:00 AM St. Joseph Joseph & Phyllis McDonough by their daughter Jan (Fr Paul) 9:00 AM St. Pius X Emerich & Mary Paul by Frank & Zita Paul (Fr Bob L) 10:00 AM St. Joseph For the People of the Parish (Fr Paul) 5:00 PM St. Joseph Philip B. Hatch, Jr. by Laurie Thompson (Fr Paul) MONDAY May 14, :00 AM - St. Joseph (School Mass) Leonard Doyle by Margaret & Family TUESDAY: May 15, :00 AM St. Joseph In Memory of all Deceased Parishioners & Families WEDNESDAY: May 16, :;00 AM - St. Joseph Janet Halligan by Benny & Joan Lancia THURSDAY: May 17, :00 AM St. Joseph William Corriero by Guy Corriero FRIDAY: May 18, :00 AM St. Joseph In Memory of All Deceased Parishioners & Their Families SATURDAY: May 19, Pentecost Sunday 4:00 PM St. Joseph Gloria C. Gallant by Mary Ann Brown (Fr Jack d ) 4:30 PM St. Pius X Deceased Members of Fred Leblond Family by Family (Fr Vince) SUNDAY: May 20, Pentecost Sunday 7:00 AM St. Pius X Gerard Conley, Sr. by Mark & Diane LaPointe (Fr Jack d ) 8:00 AM St. Joseph Gloria C. Gallant by Joe Capozza (Fr Paul) 9:00 AM St. Pius X Michael Jennings* by Mom &Dad (Fr Bob L) 10:00 AM St. Joseph Frances Galli by Anthony & Phyllis Mancini (Fr Paul) 5:00 PM St. Joseph For the People of the Parish (Fr Paul) In Memory of Gilles The Sanctuary Candle burns this week at: St. Joseph Church Gilles Fisette St. Pius X Church Catherine Brodie 05/13 to 05/19 Seventh Week of Easter This is the final week of the Easter Season. We are guided all week by the story of Paul's journey, all the way to Rome. The final words of Jesus to his apostles, and to us, fill this week. They are comforting. His deep desire for unity among us is powerful. They prepare us to hear him praying to the Father for us. It is a week in which we can intensify and deepen our prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. We can ask for the grace all week to be open to the Spirit's coming and work in our lives. Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful. Enkindle within us the fire of your love. Allow us to join you in renewing the face of the earth. Mother's Day O Lord, hear our prayers for all mothers today: mothers, grandmothers, expectant mothers and for those who would wish to bear children but who cannot. For single mothers for whom being a mother is especially difficult. We pray for mothers who worry over sick children and for those who have lost a child through illness or accident or any cause. We remember our mothers who have died and those grieving the deaths of their mother on this day. Let your mothering love surround them at this time and bring them comfort and strength. International Day of Families In 1993, the UN General Assembly declared that the 15th of May should be observed as the International Day of Families. A resolution was passed to make it official. The aim of the day is to reflect the importance communities around the world attach to families. It also serves to promote awareness of family related issues and increase peoples' knowledge of various impacts families can be affected by. Various themes are chosen. For example, 2017 it was "Families, education and well-being". While in 2016 it was "Families, healthy lives and sustainable future". The Theme for 2018 is "Families and Inclusive Societies". The aim is to explore the role that families and family policies can play in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16. This is one of 17 goals that have been adopted by countries with the aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Goal 16 is to promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies. This Tuesday let us take a special moment to give thanks for our families and to ask God's blessing on all families - families that look like those of our childhood and others. Let us ask God for the grace to be welcoming and supportive of the families of our parish and community.

3 Weekly Offertory Report Your Gifts of Stewardship for the Weekend of April 28/29, 2018 Our Lady of Hope Parish 1st Collection was $ 9, envelopes were used 285 Weshare: (1st Collection) $ 2, Weshare Transactions 78 TOTAL Parish Offertory was $ 11, (In order to meet our budget for this year, our First collection needs to average $13, per week. Thank you for your generosity God Bless April Parish Poor Box Collection $ Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Food Pantry Poor Box for May is Wayside Soup Kitchen Candles : The Sanctuary candle at St. Pius and St. Joseph which burn for a whole week, may be sponsored in memory of loved ones or in honor of those living. The requested donation is $20. To arrange for this, either contact the Parish Office or place your gift and a note in an envelope and but it in the collection basket. We also have vigil candles at St. Joseph Church which can be lit. The Poor Box Finance and Administration Older church buildings often had "poor boxes" mounted near a doorway, there to collect offerings for those in special need. There are two boxes at St. Joseph Church, and our community has been regularly providing support to various community agencies from the money parishioners have placed in the boxes. Each month the recipient is listed on the box: Project Feed, St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, etc. We are one parish with two church buildings; we now have two poor boxes up at St. Pius X Church so that all of us may help in this good work as we are able. Pastoral Council Selections We have received the names of candidates for our Parish Pastoral Council. These names have been placed on the altar in each of our churches and we will pray over this selection for the next several weeks. On Pentecost we will choose the names of the three people joining the Council. "Paving Our Way to the Future" In the past week three more contribution have arrived for the Paving Project ($1, total). Thanks to all donors. We now stand at $36, collected toward an expected cost of $108,000. That means we have $71, to raise. Every contribution helps and is appreciated. Gratefully, Fr. Paul SJ Upcoming 2nd Collections 05-12/ Snow Removal and Grounds Care 05-19/ Fuel and Energy 05-26/ Catholic school Support 06-02/ Seminary and Ecclesiastical Students 06-09/ Snow Removal and Grounds Care If you have any questions regarding your envelopes, please contact Linda at Thank you for your continued support and generous donations. SUMMER FUN RAFFLE/PARISH PICNIC JUNE 23, 2018 The Parish Events Committee would like to thank those of you who have provided wonderful donations toward the parish Summer Fun Raffle. They are very grateful and continue to pray for a larger response to ensure a fun and successful raffle. Would you please take a moment look at the raffle prize Wish List (available on the parish website) and see what you can contribute? Our hope is to have several big bundles of prizes to choose from with lots of fun gifts and activities to make this raffle enjoyable and exciting. Thank you for your support to Our Lady of Hope Parish. Summer Fun Raffle Prize Wish List: Summer theater tickets, Sea Dog tickets/merchandise, State Park Passes, Portland Foodie tour, Maine Beer Tour, L.L. Bean gift certificate, summer/sports camp spot, Walmart gift card, Casco Bay Ferry cruise, Whale Watching Cruise, area restaurants/bakeries gift cards, music venues admission, bike/boating shops gift cards, Desert of Maine tickets, Gray Wildlife Park tickets, beach blankets, cooler, lawn games, picnic basket/supplies, movie/drive-in theater gift card, Back Bay Bowling, Easy Day Bowling (SoPo), kite, Duck Tour, Funtown/Splash Town passes, Aquaboggan passes, The Escape Room gift card, beach towels, sand toys, and more. Think summer and be creative. Southern Maine has so much to offer for summer fun! Tickets for the Summer Fun Raffle will be on sale beginning in May! Drawing for the raffle will take place at the annual parish family cookout on June 23rd so mark your calendars! More details about the parish family cookout will be in future bulletins. Thanks On May 3 over 160 of us gathered at the Hall at St. Pius X to give thanks to the gift of generosity-in-service in our parish and in one another. The goal of a parish is to equip one another for carrying on the mission and ministry of Jesus. Many of you do just that. Over 270 of our members are active in parish ministries of one sort or another - plus those directly involved at St. Brigid School. The primary role of the "staff" here is to help and encourage you and provide you with what you need to do this ministry. It was great to celebrate your generosity and enthusiasm. Very special thanks to Tony Heskett our "Volunteer Coordinator of Volunteers" for making our Thursday event possible and to members of our Pastoral Council who assisted in serving. Thanks, also to the students from St. Brigid School who helped serve at this dinner as well. They did a fine job and their positive presence and spirit were a plus to the night. Congratulations. Fr Paul SJ III

4 Faith Formation Religious Education Classes Pre-K - 5 RCIA - Right of Christian Initiation of Adults Our Lady of Hope Sebastian Rasle, SJ Prayer Circle May Intentions Members and friends of our parish are invited to join our Prayer Circle - no meetings or dues! Just a commitment to pray for the monthly intentions. 1. For the spiritual health, vitality, and financial support of Our Lady of Hope Parish and St. Brigid School. 2. Pope Francis' intention for this month: That the lay-faithful may fulfill their specific mission by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. 3. For families and individuals struggling with addictions and other health crises, that they seek the help needed and that we support them with our love and our prayers. Thanks to Christina We extend the thanks of our parish to Christina Siravo who had been a cantor at our Saturday 4 PM Masses and Sunday morning Masses at St. Joseph's for a number of years. Her voice and ministry have been a blessing to many of us. Christiana has decided to re-focus her time and her work and so has completed her ministry here at OLH. Blessings to you Christiana. In all likelihood a number of different cantors will be sharing those Saturday and Sunday Mass times. Congratulations To all the children who received Confirmation / First Eucharist on May 6 th from Bishop Robert Deeley at St. Pius X Church. The children were from St. Brigid School and Our Lady of Hope Faith Formation Program. Jacoby Andrews Jasmine Lundbye Abigail Chuhta Adelina Martin Giorgianna Donaghue Jacob Matthes Lila Downs Ava McDonald Chase Fenton Violet Melanson Brody Gregor Samuel Minervino Melody Hackleman Michael Mullen John Heal Skylar Salvaggio Maria Heinze William Stratton Tristan Hogan Aven Streeter Reid Hughes Aidan Sylvester Joseph King Owen Tardiff Ruby Libby Patrick Tracy Owen Litcher Evan Trieu Emma Webster Thank You to everyone to who helped make our celebration so special for the children We pray that the parents and families of these young people will continue to support their growth and faith and that these families will regularly join us or their home parishes in celebrating the Eucharist each Sunday. Anointing of the Sick MEMORIAL DAY MASS IV We have had a number of calls for anointings in recent weeks. Please be aware of these two points: 1. The Sacrament of Anointing is not a sacrament of the dying. The anointing is best done when the person is alert and able to participate in this beautiful blessing. There are other, special prayers, that can be offered at the time of a person's death. Also, waiting until the situation becomes an emergency may mean no priest is available to come in time. 2. If the ill person is in one of the health care facilities in the Portland area (for ex. The Barron Center, St. Joseph's Residence) then either have the staff at that facility contact the parish for the anointing or be sure the staff knows that you are calling. Our priests regularly visit these facilities. And if Hospice is involved, either have them call the parish or tell them that you are making that call. Otherwise the parish can get 2 or even 3 calls for the same person. This has happened several times recently. Please direct your call to the Parish Office , not the number at St. Pius X Church. We have an endowment for the parish! The Our Lady of Hope Parish Endowment is for anyone who wishes to make a gift that can benefit our parish and its mission for years to come. Anyone can make a gift to the endowment, in any amount, at any time. Gifts can be of cash, a bequest in a will, stock, insurance, or property. Your gift will make a difference, and assist the parish needs in perpetuity. The Foundation makes distributions annually, to the parish for use as designated. Income from this endowment can be used in ways determined by the parish. Checks should be made out to The Catholic Foundation of Maine for the Our Lady of Hope Parish Endowment. For more information about how you can leave a legacy through a gift to our parish endowment, contact Elizabeth Badger, Executive Director, at the Catholic Foundation of Maine, The annual outdoor Mass for deceased Veterans and family members will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 28 th at its usual location in the St. Dominic/ Armed Forces section of New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Msgr. Paul F. Stefanko will be the principal celebrant. In the event of rain, the Mass will be held at St. John and Holy Cross Parish, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland at the same time. Limited chairs are available so feel free to bring your own lawn chairs! This event is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Communities of Cluster 22 in cooperation with Adam and Caitlin Walker and the Staff of Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Note regarding May Next week, May is the annual Clergy Institute of the Diocese. Our Parish Office will be open but Fr. Paul, Fr Jack and Fr Vince will not be available this week. Thanks to Fr. Levens our daily Masses that will happen as scheduled. Note these 9:00 AM Masses will be held at St. Joseph Church due to the parking lot reconstruction at St. Pius X.

5 V Catholic Belief on end-of-life issues As the Maine State legislature readies a ballot question dealing with physician-assisted suicide, it is important for us to be aware of Catholic belief and pastoral guidelines in terms of end-of-life medical treatment both for our own needs and to help respond to the questions of our friends and neighbors. We have a good summary of that teaching in a document called Three Beliefs. Copies are available at both churches and also on our parish website. Our parish priests are also able to help you with your questions. Join us for summer bible camp 2018! Adorations Tuesday Evenings 7:00 to 8:00 PM St. Joseph Church Fridays 9:30 AM to 12 Noon St. Pius X Church Rosary Devotion Monday through Thursday following 9:00 AM Mass St. Pius X Church Thank You, Mom! Fresh carnations will be available on Mother s Day (May13 th ) in recognition of the sacrifices of motherhood, by providing fresh carnations to our well-deserving mothers, and in honor of the wonderful mothers in our parish! In addition to thanking moms for their gift of life, your participation in this program also helps promote a Culture of Life right here in Maine. Suggested donation is $1 each. Proceeds benefit Maine Right to Life Committee. Your generous support for our lifesaving work is deeply appreciated. Happy Mother s Day to our beautiful Moms and special women in our lives with love! Our Lady of Hope Women s Fellowship Annual Banquet Our Lady of Hope Women s Fellowship Annual Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 6 pm at DiMillo s. Menu includes Lobster Bisque, choice of broiled haddock or baked stuffed chicken and dessert. Price is $30 and includes tax and gratuity. Please send your check to Ruth Green, 22 Rockland Avenue, Portland, ME BY Thursday, May 10. If you are member, our calling committee will be calling you. If you would like to attend and are not a member, please call Ruth at for more information. All ladies of the parish are welcome. Sea Dog Tickets The Knights of Columbus will continue to sell Portland Sea Dogs tickets for the 2018 season. A book of 4 vouchers for general admission seats sells for $20. A savings of $20 off the normal $10 per ticket price. The vouchers can be used for any regular season home game except the July 3rd fireworks game. If you would like to purchase tickets please contact Steve Capriola at or any member of the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Hope Parish. Bulletin Items for the bulletin are due 10 days prior to publication. Please submit information to andrew.litcher@gmail.com.thank You Come learn more about the real superheroes of our faith along with friends, music, art, snacks and games! When: June 25 th - 29 th, :00am to 12noon Where: St. Peter s Church hall Federal St. Who: Students age K-5 with Middle/High school volunteers Only $25 per student! Register by June 1 st by calling Melissa Maurais or Melissa.maurais@portlanddiocese.org or online at Important June Meeting for the Our Lady of Hope Event Planning Committee and All Parish Organizations If you re a member of the Event Committee, or your job is to ensure that your organization s events are put on the church calendar, please plan to attend the meeting that s being held at St. Pius on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 7 PM. At this meeting, the group will be reviewing and discussing all parish events that are scheduled to take place between September 1, 2018 and June 30, Please come prepared to share the details of your group s events. If you are unable to attend, please ask another member to go in your place, or your organization s event details to Mary Cafazzo at mary.cafazzo@portlanddiocese.org. Please Candi Ingalls at cingalls7@gmail.com with any questions. Help Wanted Custodian (Full- Time) to provide cleaning services, basic maintenance for the parish buildings and properties, set-up/ break- down of hall/center for church and school events. Responsible for arranging inspections of fire systems, heating systems, elevators, kitchen, etc. in order to meet state and city requirements for parish buildings. The successful candidate should have 2-3 years experience, ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision, familiarity with janitorial equipment and supplies, an understanding and application of recording chemical logs (MSDS's). Candidate must have a valid driver s license and their own vehicle. Interested parties are asked to send their resume to mary.cafazzo@portlanddiocese.org.

6 Dear Parishioners, The students and staff at St. Brigid School are entering the final days of the academic year. The school year has been full of surprises and blessings and as we enter the home stretch I will share some highlights with you about the PreK-Grade 3 students. The 4-5-year old s have excelled at reading books this year. Mary-Ann Russo - Director of Institutional Advancement Each student maintains a reading log and at last count this group has read close to 3000 books. I am confident that these children will continue to develop their love of reading instilled in them by their parents and teachers. The kindergarten students continue to master their 100 sight words, learn disciplined habits of work, and develop the skills necessary to move on to first grade. It is truly amazing to witness their growth in all of the aspects of their formation. The grade 1 students recited the morning prayer and the pledge of allegiance over the PA system during the month of April. It was wonderful to listen to them lead us in prayer each morning. The grade 2 students can best be characterized as a very inquisitive group with varied interests and passions. They are readers, very prayerful people, and are poised to take over the third grade. Many of our second-grade students received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation last weekend at the 9am St. Pius X Church. The third graders are mastering their math facts, practicing cursive writing, and exploring the world of science. They will be visiting historic sites in Portland, releasing salmon that they have raised in their classroom, and continuing to serve as members of Team Jesus and as members of the Sisterhood service organization. St. Brigid School is the place to be and each and every day I am affirmed in the belief that God s light and love shines upon our school and that we are following the command to love one another. I will share some highlights from grades 4-8 next week. Sincerely, Bill Burke Principal "Recalculating with the Holy Spirit Cara Callbeck "Discernment" ( Book Order Thanks to everyone who ordered a copy of "Seven Keys to Spiritual Wellenss" The order has been placed, and we will let you know when the books arrive and also have some options to join in discussion for those who wish to do that. Thanks! School News St. Brigid School Stevens Avenue Portland, Maine William Burke - Principal I am not the greatest driver. I am easily flustered, particularly when I am in the unfortunate position of having to drive in an area unfamiliar to me. In those flustered and confused moments, I am comforted by one word spoken all too often by my GPS: recalculating. The word reassures me that no matter how far off-course I may have gotten from my desired destination, my trusty GPS is working to get me back on track. I know I'm going to get there eventually with the help of that handy little device-and by the grace of God, of course! The word "recalculating" took on even more meaning for me when I was going through the Spiritual Exercises. An important part of the Exercises is discernment. St. Ignatius set out his rules for discernment in the hopes that a retreatant will integrate useful tools for discernment in all matters of life, in a way that will help the person follow God's will. In my work, I am required to make decisions quickly and adjust courses of action based on information as it becomes available. I don't have the luxury of taking the time to reflect very deeply on any given matter before I am expected to act decisively. The speed at which I make decisions at work has slowly encroached into my personal life, and I find myself, all too often, making decisions first, and then discerning after that fact. I struggle trying to find some way of incorporating Ignatius's rules for discernment into this life I lead where I have become accustomed to making all of my decisions quickly. This is still a challenge for me. So perhaps I am not the best at discerning, and that means that sometimes I find myself heading down a path that was likely not of God but of my own limited insight. I am heartened, however, by what our retreat director reminded us of during the Exercises: that God takes our decisions and makes the best of them. The way I see it, the Holy Spirit takes these ideas of mine and my imperfect decisions, and recalculates. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight" (Proverbs 3:5), but when you take that next wrong turn on your journey, rest assured that the Holy Spirit will recalculate and gently guide you back on course. At several times this year students from St. Brigid School have assisted at parish events. They were real pros in serving at the Wine Pairing Dinner in January and again at our recent (May 3) Volunteer Appreciation Night Dinner. They carry out their assigned tasks very well and their good spirit is infectious and appreciated by all. Congratulations and thanks to them and to their teachers and parents. We can all be very proud of such wonderful young people. That is the good spirit of our school. VIII