IHM A Family Growing in Faith. WEEKEND MASS TIMES SATURDAY-4:00 PM SUNDAY-7:30 AM SUNDAY-9:15 AM SUNDAY-11:00 AM Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Auburn, Maine Fr. Robert D. Lariviere, Pastor Rev. Mr. Denis Mailhot, Deacon denis.mailhot@portlanddiocese.org Sr. Elizabeth Platt, C.O.C. Pastoral Associate elizabeth.platt@portlanddiocese.org Church 8 Place Corner of Minot & Western Avenue Church 2365 Turner Road IHM Parish Office 24 Place (207)782-8096 Office Hours: Mon Thu 8:30 to 4:30 (Closed Friday) Ihmadmin@portlanddiocese.org www.ihm-auburn.org www.facebook.com/ihmauburn WEEKDAY MASSES WEEKDAY 7:45 AM MASSES During Renovations 7:45 AM Only CONFESSION SATURDAY 3:00 PM-3:30 PM HOLY DAY MASSES 7:00 AM 12:00 noon 6:00 PM
Youth Ministry Every Sunday Evening at 6:00 PM (unless otherwise noted!) All youth from 6th to 12th grade are welcome! "Stay awake!... Be prepared." The advice is clear enough. We'd like to be vigilant. We'd like to be ready. But on its own, the desire to be alert isn't necessarily enough to keep us from drifting off into a spiritual siesta. When the ultimate Advent comes--when Jesus returns--we don't want to be the one left standing alone in the field. Advent is a time to pay attention. Jesus asks us to be ready to greet him at any hour. Especially in this month of holiday hustle and bustle, how can we stay constantly focused on welcoming Christ? St. Paul gives us a hint in today's epistle: "Put on the armor of light... Put on the Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom 13:12, 14). Just as light hinders physical sleep, so too the light of Christ prevents spiritual slumber. When we invite Jesus' Spirit into our hearts, it's like keeping a vigil light flickering in the window of our souls. We may go about our business, but that expectant flame never burns out. So when Jesus comes again--even like a thief in the night--he will find us ready and waiting. Nov. 20 The Eucharist - The Real Presence Nov. 27 The Eucharist - What difference does it make? Don Smith Director of Faith Formation 207-782-8096 X 1202 IHM Family Faith Formation A home-based, family-orientated, way of living and learning our Faith! Founded on the principle that children learn the faith best when they learn it from their parents, Family Faith Formation trains, supports and encourages parents to teach their children by supplying a complete, easy-to-use curriculum and monthly training sessions. New families please call 782-8096 X 1202 to register. The Presence Radio Network Week of Sunday, November 27, 2016 CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE December Session: Prepare the Way of the Lord! Sunday the 4th, 10:30 @ Tuesday the 6th, 6:00 @ Sunday the 11th, 9:45 @ Overcoming Obstacles to Belief in God w/ Karlo Broussard Wed.,11/30, 6pm & Thurs., 12/01, 6am Karlo Broussard, left a promising musical career to devote himself full-time to the work of Catholic apologetics. For more than a decade he has traveled the country teaching apologetics, biblical studies, theology, and philosophy. It s Here! Why Catholic Morality Will Lead You to Happiness w/ Fr. Dominic Legge Wed., 11/30, 7pm & Thurs., 12/01, 7am Before becoming a Dominican, Fr. Legge practiced law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Depart. of Justice. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, and a Doctorate in Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He has previously taught at the Catholic University of America and at Providence College. 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 Text App to 88202 to download our parish app 1) Download my parish App 2) Select: Immaculate Heart of Mary Auburn Maine after opening
1st Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2016 STEWARDSHIP OFFERING Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish November 20 - will be reported next week. Addilyn Rose Caskinette Back by Popular Demand Roast Pork and Ham Family Style Dinners Give your Gifts Online 1. Visit ihm-auburn.weshareonline.org and click Give Online 2. Select your donation amount and frequency 3. Enter your account and payment information December 3rd & 4th Saturday the 3rd following the 4pm Mass and Sunday the 4th after the 11am Mass Cost will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. We welcome anyone who would like to help us to prepare for this event on Friday 12/2, Saturday 12/3, or Sunday 12/4. All profit from these dinners will go towards much needed improvements to the kitchen at Sacred Heart. We will also have several other activities at the dinners to raise funds. If you have questions, or would like to join us preparing for the dinners, call Bonnie at 783-9608 or Aleta at 966-3699. Need a New Years Resolution? Connected Catholics of Maine Upcoming Events Tuesdays - Ongoing Walking 10 am at the Auburn Mall, entrance by PlayTime Fun. RSVP Joanne 513-9776. Free Movie in Auburn Flagship Cinema, RSVP 475-6880 Sunday Dec. 4. 10:00 Mass at Basilica followed by annual Christmas banquet at Hilton Garden Inn at 12:00 pm. RSVP 475-6880. "BE MERCIFUL EVEN AS YOUR FATHER IS MERCIFUL." (LUKE 6:36) NOVEMBER: Pray for the living and the dead Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider: November 20: As you gather for your Thanksgiving meal, offer prayers for loved ones living and deceased. Share some beloved memories and dedicate yourself to making new ones. Give back to a senior and volunteer your time! Many seniors find themselves homebound and alone during this long winter season. You can have a positive impact on a senior s life by investing a few hours a week through a friendly visit, a ride to the grocery store, or a phone call. We have seniors waiting for a volunteer who live in Auburn, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, Minot, Sabattus and Poland. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or are a senior in need please contact the SEARCH programwendy Russell: (207)784-0157/wrussell@ccmaine.org STORM CANCELLATIONS If weather forces the postponement of a parish activity it will appear in the listings broadcast by each local television stations. Diocesan Office of Safe Environment When transporting minors by motor vehicle for a church-related activity, written permission from a parent or guardian is required and drivers must be at least 21 years of age. If the minor is alone, bring another adult whenever possible. As a last resort, contact the parent/ guardian and inform them that you are transporting the minor home, giving them the time and your current location. For more information, contact Deacon Denis Mailhot, Parish Safe Environment Coordinator at (207) 782-8096, Ext. 1203. Thank you for your cooperation.
PARISH FACILITIES CALENDAR Saturday, November 26 Sunday, November 27 Coffee and Donuts following 9:15 am Mass, Monday, November 28 New Auburn Seniors Meeting, Tuesday, November 29 Wednesday, November 30 AA/Al-Anon meeting, 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 1 Nar-Anon meeting, 6:00 pm, Friday, December 2 Saturday, December 3 Fundraiser Pork Dinner following 4:00 pm Mass, Sunday, December 4 Coffee and Donuts following 9:15 am Mass, Town Meeting, 10:30 am, Old Chapel Room Fundraiser Pork Dinner following 11:00 am Mass, Philippian Seniors will have their Christmas Lunch at Rolandeau s on December 10th at noon. Please RSVP Romeo at 782-6004 if you plan to attend. I.H.M. Golden Age Christmas Lunch at Governors Restaurant Happy Hour from 11-12, lunch at noon. Cost of $15 includes meal, beverage & desert. Entrée choices: Baked Haddock, Yankee Pot Roast, Roast Breasted Chicken w/stuffing and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. There will be a gift swap of $10 gifts for those who wish to participate. Call Paula at 576-4082 for reservation and payment due by Dec. 1. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Saturday 11/26 4:00 pm Robert Penley by Mother and Family Sunday 11/27 7:30 am IHM Parishioners 9:15 am Louise Hamilton by Connie DeBlois 11:00 am Jerry Bellmore by Wife Linda & Family Monday 11/28 7:45 am Jeannette Morhauser by Robert & Carol Marcotte Tuesday 11/29 7:45 am Lucien Dube by Dube Family Wednesday 11/30 7:45 am Laurent Doucette by Anita Malia Thursday 12/1 7:45 am Antonio & Hilda Tanguay by Family Friday 12/2 7:45 am Deceased Loved Ones of Parishioners Saturday 12/3 4:00 pm Richard LeBlond by Wife Henrietta Sunday 12/4 7:30 am IHM Parishioners 9:15 am Merrill Currie, Sr. & Merrill Currie, Jr. by Family 11:00 am Robert Penley by Mr. & Mrs. Cahill Please pray for the repose of the soul of Robert Cyr May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Readings for the Week of November 20, 2016 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10-13/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1-3, 7-9/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1-5/ Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11--21:2/Ps 84:3-6, 8/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-9/Rom 13:11-14/ Mt 24:37-44 Prayer Requests Michelle Arpen, David Audet, Laura Audet, Diane Bellavance, Noah Bisson, Connie Blouin, Jeannette Boutin, Andrew Carsley, Fern Cyr, Ann Girardin, Anita Roy, Claudette Samson and Irene Witas