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
IHM Family Faith Formation Everyday Stewardship An everyday steward is called to be gracious. I read once that to be a gracious person meant to walk softly, speak with intent, and to leave those you have met feeling that their lives were better that day because they encountered you. What a way to live! But alas, living like that each and every day is so very hard. I hate to think that sometimes people I have encountered are happy to see me go, but I know that it is true. As Christians we are graced people, but on some days, that grace can seem pretty hidden. 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. September Session: Overview/ Family Prayer Catechist Meeting Aug. 29 6:00 Sunday the10th, 10:30 @ Tuesday the 12th, 6:00 @ Sunday the 17th, 9:45 @ If you are looking for an example of gracious living look no further than Our Lady. She answered the call regardless of the cost and she lived her life with a great dignity in the face of horrible trials. She was a gracious host to the Incarnation in her womb and she continues to invite us to get to know her Son better. She certainly embodies the definition of gracious living above. We are called to always be ready and open to the call of her Son. He will bring us to those in need, seeking light in a world of darkness. Our hope must be then that after our encounter with another, they will feel enriched by our presence. Of course, we will know, like Our Lady knew before us, that it wasn't about us at all. It was about the Jesus in us meeting the Jesus in them. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Liturgical Publications Parishioners at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish have a long history of showing their commitment to the Diocese of Portland by supporting the Catholic Appeal. We ask that you give prayerful consideration to this important request from the Bishop. The Appeal funds the agencies and ministries that support thousands of our brothers and sisters in need across the state of Maine. We hope that you will respond generously. We thank you in advance for your participation in this vitally important initiative. PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE 2017 will be held on October 14, 2017 at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. The day will begin at 9:00am with Mass celebrated by Bishop Deeley. The two keynote speakers for this year are Leisa Anslinger, speaker, author and director of Catholic Life & Faith and Rory Cooney, composer, musician and speaker. With eleven workshops to choose from, there is something for everyone. Early bird deadline is September 22, 2017. For more information about cost, workshops and other details go to: www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/parish_life_conference. The 2017 Appeal goal for IHM parish has been set at "That Man is You" $59,763 Every other Saturday at Church at 7:00 AM Current IHM Parish pledges total $55,036 Our participation rate is currently 12% All men are welcome! September 2, 2017
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2017 STEWARDSHIP OFFERING Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish August 13 Total $ 8,421 (basket) 390 (online) $ 8,811 The Presence Radio Network Week of Sunday, August 20, 2017 Start Your Day Right!! 15 minutes is all it takes Have you had the privilege of listening to Bishop Robert Barron at 6:30am, Monday Friday He will help you start your day with timeless inspiration and wisdom, 15 minutes of your time, sure to get you off to a good start!! You can also hear his 30 minute program ~ Word On Fire Show at 8pm on Tuesday and 4pm & 9pm on Sunday Tune in and be inspired!! The Presence Radio is your listener-supported Catholic radio. 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM Mid-Coast, 89.5 FM Augusta, 97.5 Fort Kent, 1390AM Northern Maine, 105.7 FM in Springvale & Sanford Listen online www.thepresenceradio.org, Download the free Presence Radio smartphone app or dial 605-475-8037 and listen on your cell phone or T-Mobile users dial 360-398-4479 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY and PRINCE OF PEACE PARISHES WOMEN S ACTS RETREAT - OCTOBER 19 22 Where: Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred, Maine Thursday, October 19, to Sunday, October 22. We invite you to join us for a spiritually uplifting weekend. Set aside some time for God and yourself. Get away from your usual busy schedule by joining women like yourself wise enough to seek His answers to life, family and eternity. This weekend is an opportunity to strengthen your faith, renew yourself spiritually, and establish friendships with some great women. All women age 21 and older are encouraged to attend. The total cost of the retreat is $250.00, which includes lodging, food, beverages, and all activities. A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 will reserve your place. The balance of $200.00 is due at the Thursday evening check-in. FMI, please visit www.princeofpeace.me/actswomen or contact Director Barb Moran at 207-576-8619, or barbarabmoran@hotmail.com or Co-Director GG Galarneau at 303-330-6091. Space is limited so register soon! Registration forms available in the Narthex. I am the Lord, there is no other. ~ Isaiah 45:6 Christmas by the Lake, November 18, 2017 Raffle Booth One item that would be great would be a packet/box of gift certificates. These could be from merchants, grocery stores, salons, hotels, restaurants, car washes, theaters, carpet cleaners, etc. Please ask around and then bring them in asap since the raffle tickets have to be made and then mailed out. Give them to Louise Geoffroy, Tina St. Pierre, Mona Ervin or Karen Finley. The more we get the bigger the value someone would get. Quilting/Sewing Booth We would love to have your sewing skills put to use! We are looking for donations of table runners, potholders, aprons, mug rugs, baby quilts, any type of quilt, scarves, stuffed animals, pillows, wall hangings or any sewn item. We are also looking for gently used quilt supplies, tools, fabric, quilt books and patterns. We would like to have a quilter s corner at our booth this year and would welcome your items as you clean out or reorganize! Items can be left on the bench in the Narthex. If you are willing to sew for us or have questions regarding hand made items, donations, or ideas for items, please call Jo Thibodeau, 207-225-2365. We are still in need of a chair or co-chairs for the Silent Auction. Please help! ************************************** Many are already working on fair items but more help is needed. Items for the Big Raffle are needed. Chair or co-chairs are needed for the Silent Auction. These two booths are big money makers. The Country Store is expanding to include hand made items such as soaps, lip balm, country items as well as the usual jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and tomatoes. Please think of us as you do your canning or make some items with a country theme. A big need right now would be 8 oz. & 16 oz. canning jars. Here s a way to help if you don t do canning. Place them on the bench in the narthex and they will get used right away. Are you handy making wooden items? Think about donating some to the Wood Crafts booth and they will get them painted for the fair. Again, they need them asap to have time to paint them. It could even be a board cut into a shape to be painted as a sign or wall plaque. Have you gone through your jewelry yet to clean out what you don t use? The jewelry booth is a popular spot at fair time. Place your items on the bench in the narthex. We have lots of yarn that has been donated that is waiting to be made into hats, gloves, mittens, vests, and baby items. Check with a fair member to see what is available. Please keep your bulletins close by to check on the fair needs. It is a warm time of the year to think about the fair but it will be here before you know it! Look how fast summer is going. Eagle Scout Project In a partnership with Catholic Charities, Curtis Ouellette has chosen to build storm windows for his Eagle Scout Project. You can view his project and efforts on August 26th from 9-4 at parking lot. If you would like to help, please contact Curtis at: 777-3557 or curtisoue14@gmail.com.
PARISH FACILITIES CALENDAR Saturday, August 19 Men's ACTS Reunion Meeting, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Sunday, August 20 Coffee and Donuts following 9:15 am Mass, Sunday Brunch Following the 11:00 am Mass, Monday, August 21 New Auburn Seniors, Church Hall Tuesday, August 22 Quilting Group, 9:00 am, Wednesday, August 23 AA/Al-Anon meeting, 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 24 Nar-Anon meeting, 6:00 pm, Lifeline Screening, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday, August 25 Saturday, August 26 Sunday, August 27 Coffee and Donuts following 9:15 am Mass, Town Hall Meeting, 10:30 am, PLEASE JOIN US ON AUGUST 20 TH for a FREE Sunday Brunch after 11:00 am Mass at the Front Main Entrance of Church FOUND - in Church A small diamond ring. Please call the parish office at 782-8096 if you think it may be yours. Cursillo Retreat Here is an Invitation from Jesus - Jesus is inviting you to live a Cursillo weekend with HIM. This is a spiritual weekend you ll remember for the rest of your life. Jesus wants you to know the great love that HE has for you. This is the Greatest Gift you could ever give yourself. The weekends are held at Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop. The upcoming weekends are: 2017 Men's Weekend: September 28th - October 1st 2017 Women's Weekend: October 26th - 29th FMI: Contact Ron & Cheryl Bilodeau at 777-5155 or email ronald3@roadrunner.com David Audet, Laura Audet, Anita Bedard, Diane Bellavance, Cheryl Bilodeau, Stephen Bilodeau, Noah Bisson, Connie Blouin, Andrew Carsley, Kathy Cichon, Leo Daignault, Paul LaChapelle, Ranger Ledoux, Florence Meronek, Pauline Penley, Doreen Pettinger, Jeannette Platt, Roger Rioux, Anita Roy, Claudette Samson, Brenda Weeks, Wilhelmia Wiegman and Irene Witas
MASS Intentions Saturday 8/19 4:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Jacques by Connie & Ron Jacques Sunday 8/20 7:30 am Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am William Bill Gillis by Pete & Estelle Bouchard 11:00 am Elaine McDonough by Pauline Penley Monday 8/21 7:45 am Normand Dube by Family Tuesday 8/22 7:45 am Rita Thibault by Family Wednesday 8/23 7:45 am Mr. & Mrs. Edouard Bergeron by Cindy & Tim Martin Thursday 8/24 7:45 am Antonio & Hilda Tanguay by Family Friday 8/25 7:45 am Deceased Loved Ones of Parishioners Saturday 8/26 4:00 pm Normand Gagnon by Wife Joan & Family Sunday 8/27 7:30 am 1st Anniv. Gerald Turcotte by Patricia Turcotte & Family 9:15 am Gerald Moulin by Roger & Joyce St. Pierre 11:00 am Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rita Gaudette May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Readings for the Week of August 20, 2017 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 Monday: Jgs 2:11-19/Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44/ Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a/Ps 85:9, 11-14/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15/Ps 21:2-7/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Jn 1:45-51 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Ps 146:5-10/Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Ps 128:1b-5/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom 11:33-36/ Mt 16:13-20