The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Corpus Christi Parish June 18 2017 See Inside: High School Youth Ministry Rafting Retreat St. John Catholic School Odyssey of the Mind Team At the World Finals in East Lansing, MI
Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME 04901 Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 4:00PM Fri 8:00AM - Noon Phone: 872-2281 Fax: 877-0675 Email: ccmoffice@gwi.net Website: www.corpuschristimaine.org Parish Information Mass Times & Intentions MONDAY June 19, 2017 8:00 AM SJ Norman, Gerry and Steve Quirion by Jimmy Dion TUESDAY June 20, 2017 12:15 PM ND Sadie Gagne by Irene Bilodeau and Fred Brown St. Francis Cemetery 78 Grove St., Waterville, ME 04901 Phone: 872-2770 Fax: 872-2770 Email: stfrancem@myfairpoint.net Website: www.portlanddiocese.org/stfranciscemetery Parish Staff Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar Deb Hebert, Director of Business Administration Mike Hebert, Facilities Director and St. Francis Cemetery Director Kim Suttie, Pastoral Life Coordinator Elaine Gordon, Parish Catechetical Leader Theresa Poulin, Business Administrative Assistant Marge Veilleux, Pastoral Administrative Assistant Joan Hallee, Pastoral Receptionist Valerie Wheeler, Principal St. John Catholic School The Week Ahead Sun., June 18 9:00AM ND Corpus Christi Parish Mass for Parish Feast Day 10:00AM SJ No Mass 10:30AM ND No Mass 5:00PM SJ AA Meeting Mon., June 19 1:30PM ND Prayer Group 7:00PM SH KC #341 Meeting Tue., June 20 10:00AM Eric s Restaurant Merry Widows & Widowers 5:00PM SH KC #13486 Ceremony 7:00PM FFC Al Anon Fri., June 23 7:00AM SJ Adoration & Confessions Sun., June 25 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour 5:00PM SJ AA Meeting Visit our parish website at: www.corpuschristimaine.org Our easy to navigate website is your source for Mass times, ministry schedules, Mass readings and daily prayers, Catholic resources, videos and so much more. WEDNESDAY June 21, 2017 8:00 AM SJ In Thanksgiving by Jack and Jo-Ann Nivison THURSDAY June 22, 2017 12:15 ND David Suttie by KC #11303 (Fairfield) FRIDAY June 23, 2017 8:00 AM SJ Laurette Quirion by Carmen Plante 1:45 PM Woodlands Rita Boucher by son, Steven Boucher SATURDAY June 24, 2017 4:00 PM ND Roy Scott by Glenna Joler 4:00 PM SJ Philip Begin by wife, Juanita 6:00 PM ND Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish SUNDAY June 25, 2017 7:30 AM SJ Connie and Dorian Begin by the family 9:00 AM ND Ruth F. Cote by Everett Cote and Dorothy Bernier 10:00 AM SJ Yvette Roy Giroux by the Giroux Pare family 10:00 AM St. H. Sylvia Gilbert by William and Marie Pulsifer 10:30 AM ND Gerard Bilodeau by the family Please remember in your prayers Kathleen Cayer, died June 6, funeral June 12 Laurier J. Mathieu, died June 10, funeral June19 Norman Mathieu, died June 11, funeral June 21 Stephen A. Massey, died Feb. 13, funeral June 24 June 18-June 24 June 25-July 1 July 2-July 8 Keep in Your Prayers Eddie Dacey, Rae Ann Paradis Amy Trepanier May God s healing touch come down upon our brothers and sisters in faith. Please call the Parish Office to be included in our Prayer Line. Sanctuary Candle In thanksgiving by a parishioner (SJ) Prayers and healing for all families and for everyone Rosary Campaign Lill Martin and Andrea Daigle Marina Robinson Kim and Jake Suttie
Saint of the Week Saint Aloysius Gonzaga On June 21 st, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. St. Aloysius was born the son of Spanish nobility on March 9 th, 1568. At the age of 18, to the chagrin of his father, he renounced his inheritance and chose a life of poverty by entering the Jesuits. There he became known for his great purity and the depth of his interior life under the spiritual guidance of St. Robert Bellarmine. When the plague broke out in Milan, St. Aloysius (not yet ordained a priest) boldly devoted himself to the care of its victims. Never once thinking of himself, he eventually caught the plague and died on June 21 st, 1591 at the young age of 23. His great sanctity was confirmed when shortly thereafter St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi saw St. Aloysius in a vision. Rapt in ecstasy, she could be heard to exclaim, How great is the glory of Aloysius, the son of St. Ignatius! Prayer of the Week Corpus Christ Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Stewardship of Treasure Offertory for June 11 - $14,874.40 Average offertory to date - $15,789.34 The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of $15,942.00 per week. There will be a 2nd collection this weekend for the Catholic Communications Campaign Thank you for your continued support of our parish. Liturgical Bits & Bytes The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Corpus Christi is Latin for Body of Christ. It is the name given to the Feast of Body and Blood of Jesus which is given to us in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. On this day, through our readings at Mass, the homily, and our participation in Holy Mass, we are reminded that Jesus Christ gives Himself to us, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. We are also reminded of our missionary call to give Him to others. There is an ancient and beautiful custom in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, the Corpus Christi procession. The consecrated Host, the Body of the Lord, is reposed in what is called a monstrance. The term is derived from a Latin phrase meaning to show or reveal. The faithful process the Body of the Lord through the streets surrounding their church buildings. This Eucharistic procession can be a powerful witness to an age which has lost its sense of the sacred. We proclaim by our action that the Lord is truly present, giving Himself to all who call upon him. Sunday Readings & Reflections Readings for Sunday, June 18, 2017 Bread for Others Reading I Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 (God s care) Reading II 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (the Eucharist vs. pagan sacrifices) Gospel John 36:51-58 (the living bread) Key Passage: I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh. (John 6:51) Adult: What does it mean for you right now to be bread for others as Jesus was? Youth: In what ways can Jesus presence in the Eucharist help you do good things for others? Stewardship of Time & Talent WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION Thank you to the local business that hosted the Youth Ministry Pizza and Wings chat session. Your generosity in supporting the young people and our parish is greatly appreciated. ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Garand St., Winslow 872-7115 www.stjohnschoolwinslow.org The Odyssey of the Mind team from St. John Catholic School in Winslow had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the World Finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing Michigan from May 24-28, 2017. The team represented our school and church community very well! Thank you to all of our supporters. We could not have done it without your encouraging words and participation in our fundraising efforts. We will always remember your kindness, support and generosity!
Corpus Christi Parish 10th Anniversary Celebration Corpus Christi Parish was formed in July of 2007 to serve the Catholic Communities of greater Waterville, ME. Four events, spread over as many months, are planned to mark the 10th anniversary of the founding of the parish. Please plan to join us at the events! Formal Dinner Friday, July 14 6:00PM Notre Dame Hall Catered by Eric s Restaurant Tickets available at the Parish Office: $50/person Proceeds to benefit scholarships at the Alfond Youth Center Menu includes Chicken Marsala, Baked Stuffed Haddock, Vegetable Lasagna, Salad, Rice, Vegetables and other delicious dishes. Parish Directory Pictures to be taken: at Notre Dame Hall on: Aug. 9-11 2:00-9:00PM Aug. 12 9:00AM-4:00PM Aug.16-18 2:00-9:00PM Aug. 19 9:00AM-4:00PM All parishioners who have their picture taken will receive a free 8 x 10 inch photo and a copy of the directory with an opportunity to purchase more pictures. Pictures and directories will be available by the end of October. More information and an opportunity to sign up for photo sittings will come in early July. During the two weeks of photography we will need some volunteers to greet and sign families in. You do not need to cover the whole shift a couple of hours would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Theresa Poulin at the Parish Office for more information. Parish Fun Day Sunday, Sept. 17 11:00AM-3:00PM St. John Campus A fun event with games, activities, music and food for parishioners of all ages. Fr. Dan and Fr. Matt will even take turns in the dunk tank! If you would like to serve on the committee to plan this event please call Kim Suttie, 872-2281, and come to the next planning meeting on June 28 at 6PM on the 2nd floor of the Parish Office. In Our Parish Faith Formation 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) We don't take attendance; come when you can! June 18th - Father s Day - No Session July 22-23 - Rafting Retreat - see below Pray Hard, Play Hard Rafting Retreat July 22 & 23 Cost: $100 Overnight retreat at Adventure Bound on Saturday - Rafting on Sunday Vacation Bible School June 26-30 9-11AM For all Children grades K - 5 ITS FUN TO BE CATHOLIC! Parents or grandparents are encouraged to come with the children as we explore many of the things that define who and what we are as Catholic Christians. There is no fee this year, so sign up early at the Parish Office or call Faith Formation at 660-9027. Open to all High School students grades 10 12 Deadline for Registration: June 25 Contact gayle.martin@hotmail.com for more information. Mike Hebert Retirement After forty-two years working at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery and eleven years as Facilities Manager at Corpus Christi Parish, Mike Hebert is retiring! Please join us in wishing him a happy retirement on Friday, June 30, at Notre Dame hall from 4:00-6:00PM. Catholicism: The Pivotal Players St. Francis of Assisi The Pivotal Players episode on St. Francis of Assisi is available for streaming until August 31. Thanks a special partnership with Word on Fire, we have free and exclusive access to stream the hour-long episode from Bishop Robert Barron's newest film series, CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players directly on our parish website. Visit www.corpuschristimaine.org to access the video.
In Our Parish and Diocese Diocesan Silver & Gold Mass June 24 St. John, Bangor We cordially invite couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, like 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 40, 50, 60 75 yrs. of marriage to the Diocesan Silver & Gold Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley. It will be on Saturday, June 24 th at the 4:00 pm Mass at St. John s Church, 217 York St., Bangor. Come celebrate your marriage and renew your Marriage Covenant together. Please RSVP by June 16 by e-mailing Judy Michaud at Judy.Michaud@portlanddiocese.org or call 321-7884. St. Theresa s Guild Scholarships Congratulations to the recipients of the St. Theresa s Guild of Corpus Christi Parish scholarships: Julia Guerrette of Oakland Cecilia Morin of Waterville Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen Help Needed Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers to cook and help. Please call the parish office at 872-2281, if you would like to volunteer. Eucharistic Adoration No one can come to Me unless the Father draws him. Do you feel the Lord tugging at your heart? Call Sr. Mary Catherine at 872 7072 to schedule a regular time of prayer at Blessed Sacrament chapel. Vocations Jesus has given us His Body to eat and His Blood to drink so as to nourish us on our journey towards Heaven. All are called in Christ, but some are chosen to nourish His body as priests and in the consecrated life. Could you be among them? Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at 773-6471 or write: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org. Download Our Parish App! Our Corpus Christi app is available to download for iphone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-toaccess event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Help foster a stronger parish life at Corpus Christi and better engage the New Evangelization. Catholic Appeal Update As of June 8, 524 Corpus Christi Parishioners have pledged $108,196 toward our parish goal of $145.474. Thank you so much for your generosity! If you have not yet made a gift, please prayerfully consider how you can help the church of Maine through the Annual Appeal. Fr. Scahill s Memorial Pilgrimmage Canada Pilgrimmage June 26-28 3 day trip Leaving from Waterville Visit St. Anne, Cap de Madeleine, Old Quebec (tour), old churches on Ile d Orleans, and Blessed Frederic Shrine near Cap de Madeleine Single - $317 Double - $246 Triple - $242 Some meals included in price For more information about either trip contact: Salvatore Raia 773-9826 or 408-9226 salraia3712@gmail.com