Corpus Christi Parish

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1 Fifth Sunday of Lent Corpus Christi Parish April See Inside: THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU TIMES TO CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION IN PREPARATION FOR EASTER

2 Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 4:00PM Fri 8:00AM - Noon Phone: Fax: ccmoffice@gwi.net Website: Sun., Apr. 2 8:00AM SJS KC #7300 Breakfast 10:00AM SJ RCIA 3rd Scrutiny 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour 5:00PM SJ AA Meeting Mon., Apr. 3 1:30PM ND Prayer Group 6:00PM FFC Lord Teach Me To Pray Ignatian Prayer Series 7:00PM SH KC #13486 Meeting Tue., Apr. 4 Parish Information 10:30AM FFC Bereavement Group 10:30AM ND Book Group 1:00PM ND The Light is On For You - 6:00PM ND Book Group 7:00PM FFC Al Anon Wed., Apr. 5 6:00PM SJ The Light is On For You - 6:00PM FFC RCIA 6:00PM OFF Confirmation for Adults Preparation Session 6:30PM SJ Lenten Retreat Thu., Apr. 6 1:00PM ND The Light is On For You - 6:30PM ND Pivotal Players Fri., Apr. 7 7:00AM SJ Eucharistic Adoration & Confession 3:30PM SH Stations of the Cross Sat., Apr. 8 9:00AM ND Faith Formation Confirmation Retreat Sun., Apr. 9 Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar Parish Events 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour 1:30PM ND Secular Franciscan Presentation 5:00PM SJ AA Meeting Keep in Your Prayers David Phillips, Eddie Dacey, Harold Marden, Edmund Theriault May God s healing touch come down upon our brothers and sisters in faith. Mass Times & Intentions MONDAY April 3, :00 AM SJ Maisie Knowles by Don and Lorraine Reny TUESDAY April 4, :15 PM ND David Suttie by Camilla and Claude WEDNESDAY April 5, :00 AM SJ Corinne Lombardi by Maine family THURSDAY April 6, :15 PM ND Carpenter family by the Carpenter family FRIDAY April 7, :00 AM SJ Dot Montminy by Harold and Marianne Poirier SATURDAY April :00 PM ND Alphonsine Begin by son, James Jeannette Bilodeau by her husband, Bob 4:00 PM SJ Roland Lachance by his family Laurette Quirion by Theresa Morissette 6:00 PM ND Richard Lutz by Lana Suttie Jerome Boulette by Roger Pooler SUNDAY April 9, :30 AM SJ Richard Plourde by Alphonse and Theresa LePage Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish 9:00 AM ND Angela Shorty (1st Ann.) by her sister Yolande Genest by Marie (Genest) Turner 10:00 AM SJ Jeannette Lemieux by her sister, Constance Lemieux Elaine Bushey by Jo-Ann Bourassa 10:30 AM ND Roy Scott by Pat and Harry Tobey Leo LaPointe by M/M Donald Deschaine 4:30 PM CC Jane McMullin by Dan and Pam Casavant Jason Carpenter by the Carpenter family Please remember in your prayers Gilda E. Anthony, died March 20, funeral March 28 Celeste A. Carter, died March 21, funeral April 8 Louis A. Rancourt, died March 22, funeral May 20 April 2-April 8 April 9-April 15 April 16-April 22 Sanctuary Candle In thanksgiving by a parishioner (SJ) Rosary Campaign Lill Martin and Michael Poirier Dan and Connie LaFlamme Andrea Daigle Sr. Cecile and Doreen COLBY MASSES Please note the April dates for Mass at Colby College on Sundays at 4:30 in Lorimer Chapel: April 2, 9, 23, 30.

3 Liturgical Bits & Bytes The Second Reading The second reading, which follows the psalm, is usually taken from the letters of St. Paul and others. Hence, they used to be called epistles. Sometimes this reading is taken from the Book of Revelation. Most often they are exhortations or explanations given by St. Paul to the various communities at which he had ministered. Again, they are a faith witness from those who have gone before. They speak to us the same messages that were deemed necessary in the early Church. Gospel Acclamation After the second reading and a brief period of silence, the cantor begins the Gospel Acclamation. During most of the year this is an Alleluia, a song of praise to greet the Lord present in the Good News. Alleluia is a joyful word of praise and is used throughout the year, except during Lent. During Lent the alleluia is suppressed. In a sense we fast from it throughout this season of preparation for Easter so that it may sound forth with renewed energy at Easter. Instead we sing, Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ, King of Endless Glory or a similar acclamation of praise. When the Gospel Acclamation is begun, we all stand. We stand to honor Christ, whose Word is being proclaimed. We stand because that is the stance of being at attention and ready to respond to God s Word. We stand in reverence and in praise and gratitude. Copyright 2008 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Saint of the Week Saint John Baptist de la Salle On April 7th the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint John Baptist de la Salle. He was born at Rheims, France in He earned degrees in literature and philosophy before being ordained a priest in He dedicated his life to the education of boys and the founding of schools for the poor. One of his greatest contributions was in the training of teachers. To that end, he founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the Christian Brothers or the De La Salle Brothers. He achieved his goals amidst criticism and obstacles from civil authorities and even from the clergy. John Baptist de la Salle died in 1719 and was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in In 1950 Pope Pius XII named him patron of teachers. Prayer of the Week Lenten Prayer By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God, may we walk eagerly in that same charity with which, out of love for the world, your Son handed himself over to death. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Fast and Abstinence During Lent All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence (from meat) in the Church in the United States. Good Friday (April 14) is a day of fast and abstinence (from meat) in the universal Church. The Law of Abstinence binds Catholics aged 14 and older. The Law of Fasting binds Catholics aged 18 and over, until the beginning of their 60 th year. Sunday Readings & Reflections Readings for Sunday, April 2, 2017 Life everlasting Reading I Ezekial 37:12-14 (prophecy of restoration) Reading II Romans 8:8-11 (the flesh and the Spirit) Gospel John 11:1-45 (the raising of Lazarus) Key Passage: Jesus said to Martha, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? (John 11:25-26) Adult: Christ calls us from death to new life. To what new life are you being called during this Lent? Youth: How does Jesus help you do what is good and avoid what is not? Did you know that we offer Electronic Transfer? Electronic Transfer allows you to have your offertory taken directly from your bank account on a monthly basis. This is a safe and convenient means of making your weekly contributions to the parish without having the worry of writing checks and scrambling for your envelopes each week. Should you wish to consider this program and want more information, please call Debbie Hebert at the parish office at or visit and select the Tithing link to download a copy of the form. Forms may be mailed in or placed in the offertory baskets at any of our churches. Parish Offertory Offertory for March 26 - $12, Average offertory to date - $15, The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of $15, per week. 2nd Collection for Catholic Relief Services - $3, Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

4 Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent in Corpus Christi Parish Tuesday, April 4 1:00-2:00PM Notre Dame Wednesday, April 5 6:00-7:00PM St. John Thursday, April 6 1:00-2:00PM Notre Dame Friday, April 7 7:00-7:45AM St. John Every Saturday at 3:00PM at both Notre Dame and St. John Churches Faith Formation It s never too late to join any of our programs. For more information contact Elaine Gordon at ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Classes are held at the Faith Formation Center attached to St. John Catholic School, September-May. Elementary Faith Formation Calendar Sundays Tuesdays Family Life (8:30-9:45am) (3:15-4:30pm) Sundays 3-5pm) Apr. 2, 9, 30 Apr. 4, 11 Apr. 8 May 7 May 2 May 7 During Lent (which, by the way comes from the old English lencten which means spring") Faith Formation is collecting new and used items for the Homeless Shelter, and also coins for items the shelter needs. We will be collecting until the week after Easter. Items can be brought to the Faith Formation Center on Garand Street in Winslow. Family Life enjoyed a session on the sacraments with Father Matt, and afterwards families enjoyed putting together a dozen eggs to tell the Easter story! Thank you Mary for making colorful rice crispy eggs for snack!! Our next Family Life is on April 9 th. JR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sundays 6:00-8:00PM Faith Formation Center Apr. 9 & 30 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Evenings 6:00-8:00PM Youth Ministry Room on the 2nd Floor at St. John School (enter by the Grotto) WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION Thank you to the couples and kitchen help of our Marriage Preparation Team who hosted a retreat for engaged couples last weekend at Notre Dame. Some team members have been part of this program for 7 years! Thank you for all you do to facilitate strong Catholic marriages. In Our Parish Schedule of Liturgies for The Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Thursday of the Lord s Supper (Holy Thursday) Thursday, April 13, :00PM Mass St. John Church Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Friday, April 14, :00PM Liturgy St. John Church The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Saturday, April 15, :45PM Mass St. John Church There will be no confessions at 3PM or Masses at 4PM or 6PM at either Notre Dame or St. John. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Sunday, April 16 7:30AM Mass St. John Church 9:00AM Mass Notre Dame Church 10:00AM Mass St. John Church 10:30AM Mass Notre Dame Church 4:30PM Mass Colby College Lorimer Chapel Parish Lenten Programs Book Group Tuesdays 10:30AM - Noon or 6:00-7:30PM Notre Dame Prayer Room Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris April 4 - pages Parish Lenten Retreat Wednesdays 6:30-7:30PM St. John Church Pivotal Players Thursdays 6:30-8:00PM Notre Dame Church Hall Apr. 6 Michelangelo The Hope of Lent Fridays 10:00AM St. Joseph Center 80 Garland Rd., Winslow Stations of the Cross Fridays 3:30PM Sacred Heart Church The Bible and the Sacraments St. Paul Center free online streaming for Lent - Links to two 25-minute videos will be ed each week

5 In Our Parish and Diocese Confirmation for Adults Are you an adult who has received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Eucharist but never received Confirmation? A preparation session for this Sacrament will be held on Wednesday, April. 5 at 6:00PM at the Parish Office. Please call Kim Suttie, , to register. Adorers Needed Your abiding Presence Lord means life to me Come spend some time of peace and prayer with the Lord. Why not even schedule an hour with the Lord? Call Sr. Mary Catherine at Secular Franciscans All are welcome! Joe and Patty Makely, OFS will be presenting on their Outreach Experience in India from 1:30-2:30PM on Palm Sunday, April 9 at Notre Dame Hall. Come and join the Secular Franciscans for this special presentation as we solemnly enter into prayer and reflection at the beginning of Holy Week. Scholarship Opportunity Applications for the $1000 Rita Lamarre Grant are now available at the Parish Office. The grant will be awarded for the academic year in the amounts of $500 each semester and may be used to defray any expenses incurred. Graduating high school students or any student currently attending any university or technical school is encouraged to apply. For more information please contact Theresa Poulin at the Parish Office at ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Garand St., Winslow St. John Catholic School hosted the Regional Catholic School principal s meeting this past week and we had the pleasure of sharing our school with them. They took a tour through our building and popped into all the classrooms to visit and hear what the children were working on. Our students were so proud to tell them about the projects they were preparing for Countries Night. The children also shared songs they had rehearsed. It was so touching to hear their faith radiate through their music. Please join us for Countries Night April 12 th. Everyone is invited to come and travel through the many different countries represented that evening. Doors open at 6:00PM. Registration Time: Packets are available in the office. Call today to schedule a tour St. John School Giant Indoor Lawn Sale We will be having a lawn sale on April 22 at the school cafeteria from 8:00AM to 1:00PM We are now accepting donations. Items can be dropped off during school hours. If anyone has questions please call Linda at Vocations Did I not assure you that if you believed you would see the glory of God? Do you believe Christ may be calling you to see the glory of the Blessed Trinity through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life? Call Father Seamus Griesbach at or write: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org. The Diocese of Portland and the Office of Lifelong Formation is proud to present: The Sixth Annual Woman s Conference Keynote speaker Leah Darrow, former professional model, author and speaker. Prodigal Daughter: How a Dad got his Little Girl Back and Decent Exposure: Why Women Must Reclaim Beauty. Saturday, April 29, :30am to 4:30pm Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland. Conference opens with Mass. Cost: $60 (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Registration opens March 6 th and closes April 20 th. More information at: womensconference The Presence Radio Network GRATEFUL FOR YOU! Thank you for your prayers and support during our Spring Pledge Drive! Your gifts keep Catholic radio broadcasting in our local communities. Thank you for helping to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and the Church he founded 24 hours per day. God Bless You Abundantly!! If you missed the opportunity to call during the drive you can still donate online at or call The Presence Radio Network is listener-supported Catholic radio 106.7FM Greater Portland, 105.7FM Springvale, 97.5FM Fort Kent, 90.3FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7FM Mid-Coast, 89.5FM Greater Augusta, 1390AM Northern Maine Listen online at and on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or dial and listen on any cell phone or landline with unlimited minutes.