510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Office of Communications WEEKLY MAILING October 9, 2015 weekly.mailing@portlanddiocese.org Office of Communications Harvest Ball (Oct. 23) Office of the Chancellor Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs 2016 ORDO Books Interfaith Talks and Receptions in Bangor Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Parish Life Conference (Oct. 17) Rachel s Vineyard Retreat (Nov. 6-8) Family Faith Workshop (Nov. 12) Journey Retreat (Nov. 20-22) Office of Campus Ministry 24-Hour Retreat on Theology of the Body in Orono (Oct. 24-25) Hour of Power: Special Taizé Night in Portland (Nov. 6) Office of Missions/CRS Mission Retreat in Scarborough (Oct. 24) Mission Retreat in Houlton (Oct. 31) Office of Charismatic Renewal Catholic Charities Maine From the Catholic Community Employment Opportunities Charismatic Renewal Updates Refugees from the Syrian Civil War Announcements and Events Current Openings For updated news and features from the diocese, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org. For Adobe Reader, visit: get.adobe.com/reader.
510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Office of Communications 2015 Harvest Ball The 2015 Harvest Ball, scheduled for Friday, October 23, at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland, is two weeks away! The ball, hosted by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, helps sustain Harvest, the diocesan magazine that serves as a crucial tool in spreading the good news and hope-filled impact of the Catholic community in Maine. Tickets are $55 per person, $400 for a table of eight, and $500 for a table of ten. To register, call (207) 773-6471. Registration will close on Monday, October 19. Visit www.portlanddiocese.org/harvestball for more information. Thanks for your support!
Office of the Chancellor Limited Number of 2016 ORDO Books Available at the Chancery If you are interested in purchasing a 2016 ORDO, there are a limited number of books left at the Chancery. These books are offered to anyone at the discounted price of $13 per book (if picked up at the Chancery). If you need the book mailed to you, there will be an addition $2.50 per book added to the cost. Checks should be made out to RCBP and the word ORDO should be written on the check s memo line. Please mail your check to: Mrs. Joanne Costa Chancery 510 Ocean Avenue Portland, ME 04103-4936 To reserve a copy or for more information, contact Joanne Costa at the Chancery at (207) 773-6471 or joanne.costa@portlanddiocese.org. There are 22 books available to purchase, so they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Interfaith Talks and Receptions in Bangor A series of interfaith talks and informal receptions will be held in Bangor on five days in October and November. Speakers, including Fr. Richard Senghas, the director of the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Diocese of Portland, will offer short presentations about their respective faiths. All are welcome to attend the gatherings. Each talk/reception will start at 7 p.m. Here is the schedule: Tuesday, October 20 Roman Catholicism and Evangelicals All Souls Congregational Church, 10 Broadway Street Tuesday, October 27 Islam and Greek Orthodox Congregation Beth Israel, 144 York Street Tuesday, November 3 Mormon and Judaism All Souls Congregational Church, 10 Broadway Street Tuesday, November 10 Christian Science and Unitarian Universalist Congregation Beth Israel, 144 York Street Tuesday, November 17 Congregational and Pentecostal All Souls Congregational Church, 10 Broadway Street For more information, contact Fr. Senghas at resenghas@yahoo.com.
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Parish Life Conference in Lewiston on October 17 Online registration is open for the 2015 Parish Life Conference on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. The theme of the conference is Encounter the Joy of the Gospel. Experience a national-style conference right here in Maine! The keynote speaker is Sadlier s Carole Eipers; Guadalupe Ospino will present a workshop in Spanish; and Dan Schutte will provide music and a workshop. Other presenters include Frank Mercadante, John Collins, Sr., Janet Schaeffler, Fr. Rob Runke, Kevin Dowd, Sr. Susanne Beaudoin, Bill Wood, Sr. Sandy DeMasi, and Joan Fitzpatrick. Workshops will be offered for catechetical leaders; catechists; principals; teachers; parish life coordinators; marriage preparation and family life ministers; youth ministers; clergy; adult faith formation, evangelization, and RCIA teams; lectors; and music ministers. For more information or to register online, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/parish_life_conference. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat in southern Maine on November 6-8 These videos brought back the nightmare of what drove me to abortion, every detail of that day, and so many regrets. (From a post-abortive woman) If the Planned Parenthood news coverage has caused anyone to experience revived trauma from their own involvement in abortion, a Rachel s Vineyard retreat weekend can help. You ll have a private room for two overnights. Come experience, through Scripture, God s profound acceptance and mercy with a few others who want to move beyond the pain. Preregistration is needed. The registration deadline is Monday, November 2. For general information, visit www.rachelsvineyard.org. To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux at (207) 321-7885 or Annette.Rioux@portlanddiocese.org.
Engaging Parents: Forming Family Faith Workshop in Portland on November 12 Engaging Parents: Forming Family Faith, a workshop which will offer ways for parish communities to engage parents and help families to grow in faith together, will be held at the Chancery offices in Portland on Thursday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Videoconferencing will also be available in Caribou and Brewer. The workshop will be presented by the Center for Ministry Development. In July, Pope Francis proclaimed, "How precious is the family as the privileged place for transmitting the faith!" Won't you join us to learn how you as a parish leader can help parents transmit faith to their children while deepening their own relationship with God? This workshop will give you a better understanding of today's parents and strategies for reaching out to this new breed of parents. It will offer ways to support them in deepening their own faith at home and in the parish, and through service and outreach together. For more information or to register, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/engaging-parents. Journey Retreat, Steeped in Mercy, Offered in Love, in Auburn on Nov. 20-22 Journey, an annual retreat for youth who seek to grow in and deepen their relationships with one another and with Christ, is scheduled for November 20-22 at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn. This year s theme is Steeped in Mercy, Offered in Love. Based on the Youth 2000 retreat, Journey is centered on Christ, particularly as we encounter him so intimately in the Scriptures, the Eucharist, and confession. After being immersed in these experiences of his mercy, Journey presenters also invite young people to respond to Jesus by faithfully serving God and neighbor in union with Our Lady and all the saints. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate Mass on Saturday and spend time with the gathering. The cost is $90 per student or parish chaperone. If a family is not able to afford the full cost, youth ministers should contact the diocese at journey@portlanddiocese.org so that organizers can send a scholarship request form. It is very important that financial concerns not keep any youth from participating. For more information or to register, visit journey@portlanddiocese.org.
Office of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry s 24-Hour Fall Retreat on Theology of the Body in Orono College students in the Diocese of Portland are invited to Campus Ministry s annual 24-hour retreat at the Newman Center in Orono on October 24-25! Steve Pokorny, a Theology of the Body Institute trained speaker, will return to offer a presentation on Theology of the Body. The event will include talks, small group discussions, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, reconciliation, and more. The retreat is free for all college students in Maine, including meals and lodging at the Newman Center. For more information or to register, please contact your local campus minister or Joy Segovia at joy.segovia@portlanddiocese.org. Hour of Power: Special Taizé night with Fr. Bob Vaillancourt at St. Peter Church All are welcome to an evening of Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Church on 72 Federal Street in Portland. The evening will feature a talk by Fr. Bob Vaillancourt, Taizé prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament, and the opportunity to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation. A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, and liturgical readings. The Hour of Power is sponsored by Southern Maine Campus Ministry and Ignite, Greater Portland s young adult ministry. For more information, email Joy Segovia at joy.segovia@portlanddiocese.org or Portland.ignite@gmail.com.
Office of Missions/CRS Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission Retreat in Scarborough on October 24 The Office of Missions/CRS is pleased to announce the "Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission" retreat on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Come and take time for personal prayer, faith sharing and more! The presenter at the retreat will be Sister Anne Amati, OSF, a Sister of St. Francis from Philadelphia. Sr. Anne has served for many years as a retreat director, facilitator, and pilgrimage leader to Franciscan holy places in Assisi. Recently, she led a pilgrimage to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey. Sr. Anne holds a master's degree in religious studies from Villanova University. Adults (18 years and older) are welcome to attend the retreat. Admission is $20. To register or for more information, contact Ruth Oakley at (207) 321-7817 or ruth.oakley@portlanddiocese.org. To view a registration brochure with further details, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/missions-crs-office. Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission Retreat in Houlton on October 31 The Office of Missions/CRS is pleased to announce the "Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission" retreat on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mary of the Visitation Parish on 112 Military Street in Houlton. Come and take time for personal prayer, faith sharing and more! The presenter at the retreat will be Ruth Oakley, director of the diocesan Office of Missions/CRS. She earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies from Providence College, a bachelor's degree in leadership and organization from the University of Southern Maine, and a master's degree in theology and spirituality from Providence College. Ruth was trained in spiritual direction by the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, and served as spiritual director, vocational director, and retreat director while a member of the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In the Diocese of Portland, Ruth is currently promoting the Mission Ambassador Program with the purpose of connecting parish life with mission. Adults (18 years and older) are welcome to attend the retreat. Admission is $20. To register or for more information, contact Ruth Oakley at (207) 321-7817 or ruth.oakley@portlanddiocese.org. To view a registration brochure with further details, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/missions- CRS-office.
Office of Charismatic Renewal Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Updates Upcoming Events and Healing Services Maine State Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference The Maine State Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Sacred Heart Church on 72 Pleasant Street in Waterville. The conference will feature prayer, music, praise, and presentations. John and Therese Boucher, award-winning authors and evangelization consultants, will serve as the guest speakers. Music will be provided by SpiritSong. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the conference will start at 9 a.m. The day will also include a healing service with Fr. Richard Rice at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer LaPierre at (207) 446-8153 or jeffreylapierre@myfairpoint.net. To see the schedule, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/conferenceschedule.pdf. Other Current Resources Catholic Charismatic Prayer Movement and Local Prayer Meetings To learn more about the Catholic Charismatic Prayer movement or to find a local Charismatic Renewal prayer meeting in your area, visit www.maineholyspirit.org.
Refugees of the Syrian Civil War Due to recent media attention, most are aware of the people who have been displaced from their homes as a result of the civil war in Syria, adversely affecting the human dignity of many. Thankfully, there has been a benevolent response from many people around the world. Catholic Relief Services is providing local help to over 700,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees, mostly women and children. There are many ways for parishioners to assist the refugees currently residing in Maine. Catholic Charities Maine would like to offer educational, interactive, and service activities at your parish. Staff and clients from Catholic Charities Maine s Refugee and Immigration Services program can come to your parish to discuss: the situations that many refugees face at home and in the process of coming to America; what services are offered through their program as well as state and federal programs; and specific ways your parishioners can help advance this important work. This is a great opportunity for your parish to better understand and embody the principal of solidarity, which is so strongly upheld in our Catholic social teaching. Refugee and Immigration Services staff members can make their presentations interactive, and they can even include ethnic food from different locations to better help your parishioners experience another culture. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Smith, director of Catholic Charities Maine s Parish Social Ministry, at (207) 523-2772 or msmith@ccmaine.org. We thank you for standing with Catholic Charities Maine and our brothers and sisters in Christ.
From the Catholic Community Theology on Tap Young adults are invited to join Susie Pepper, a wife, young mother, and former Miss Maine, for Theology on Tap on Thursday, October 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sea Dog Brewing Company on 125 Western Avenue in South Portland. The gathering will include a presentation and discussion on the Catholic understanding of authentic femininity. It will be an evening of hearty food, good beer, and engaging theology! Theology on Tap is sponsored by Southern Maine College Campus Ministry, Good Shepherd Young Adult Ministry, and Ignite, Greater Portland's Catholic Young Adult Group. For more information, contact Josh Houde at (207) 282-4812 or joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org, or Joy Segovia at joy.segovia@portlanddiocese.org. Saint Andre Home s Wine & Beer Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser in Biddeford on October 17 All are welcome to attend Saint Andre Home s Wine & Beer Tasting and Silent Auction fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, at the Pepperell Mill on 40 Main Street in Biddeford. The fundraiser will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Over 20 different wines and a variety of local and imported craft beers will be available to sample, as well as assorted hors d'oeuvres and desserts. All proceeds will benefit Saint Andre Home programs which assist at-risk children, women, and families, including the home s newest program Hope Rising, Maine's first residential treatment program and safe house for survivors of human trafficking. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. For tickets, call (207) 282-3351, visit www.saintandrehome.org, or buy them in person at the organization s office on 283 Elm Street in Biddeford and at Madden Beverage on 335 North Street in Saco. You must be 21 years or older to attend the event, and please be prepared to provide identification at the door. For an event flyer, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/sahflyer.pdf. Maine Right to Life Committee s Annual Convention and Pro-Life Gathering in Portland on October 17 The Maine Right to Life Committee's Annual Convention and Pro-Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Keeley s Banquet Center on 178 Warren Avenue in Portland. The keynote speaker will be Darlene Pawlik, a survivor of sex trafficking whose journey has led her to become a national advocate for the unborn. Hear her harrowing first-hand story of how God s love and glory shines from even the most difficult beginnings. Learn how one loving pro-life person saved the life of a frightened young girl and her unborn child, leading to a legacy of life in many ways. This is a wonderful opportunity to be refreshed and renewed in celebrating the beauty and unique blessing of each and every human life. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. A buffet luncheon will be served. Join Bishop Deeley and other pro-life leaders in making a commitment for life this fall! For more information or to register, contact Teresa McCann-Tumidajski at Maine Right to Life by calling (207) 782-0101. You can also visit the organization s website at www.mainerighttolife.com.
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., to Conduct Retreat in Bangor on October 24 Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., host of EWTN Live, Open Line, and Threshold of Hope on The Presence Radio Network and EWTN-TV, will conduct a full-day retreat at St. John Church on 217 York Street in Bangor on Saturday, October 24. The retreat will begin with Mass at 9 a.m. and will include presentations entitled Relativism and Her Three Ugly Sisters and Our Lady, the Eucharist and Islam. Admission is free, but attendees should bring a lunch. Beverages and a dessert will be provided. The retreat will conclude with a Mass at 4 p.m., and a spaghetti supper, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, at 5 p.m. The Presence Radio Network, your listener-supported Catholic radio, can be heard on 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 89.7 FM in the Brunswick/Bath area, 89.5 FM in Greater Augusta, 97.5 in Fort Kent (affiliate), and on 1390 AM in Presque Isle. It is also available online at www.thepresence.fm, on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or by calling (605) 475-8037 to listen on your cell phone. Divorce & Beyond Group in Scarborough Starting November 4 Divorce can be a lonely and difficult time. You are not alone. Divorce & Beyond is a four-week program for men and women who are divorced or have filed for divorce. The program will begin on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The other dates are November 11 and 18 and December 2. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Sparda at (207) 883-1742 or Kathleen.Sparda@portlanddiocese.org, or Mary Lou Smith, the program s facilitator, at (207) 883-2211 or litria65@yahoo.com. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Lewiston on December 4-6 Invest in your marriage and reap the benefits! You ll get more from spending just 44 hours together on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend than you would expect. Sign up now to join us for the weekend of 4-6 December in Lewiston. The weekend is designed as a private experience between husband and wife that develops deeper communication, restores hopes and dreams, renews passion, and inspires good marriages to grow into even better marriages. The encounter weekends remain devoted to celebrating the precious gift of marriage, a sacred bond, as it has been received from the Creator. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee and an opportunity to make a freewill donation on the weekend. For more information or to apply, visit www.wwmemaine.org or contact Bill and Coco Watkin at (207) 668-4885.
Office of Human Resources Employment Opportunities For job descriptions, requirements, and details on how to apply for any opening, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/human-resources/job-openings. New Opening Organist/Pianist & Choir Director (One Position) St. Margaret Church, Old Orchard Beach Good Shepherd Parish in Saco seeks an organist/pianist & choir director (one position) for St. Margaret Church in Old Orchard Beach. The successful candidate will possess a bachelor s degree in music, proficiency as an organist and pianist, experience in choral conducting, the ability to train and direct cantors, and familiarity with the Catholic liturgy. The primary responsibilities for the position are preparing the music program and playing the organ/piano for three weekend Masses (50 weeks a year), holy day Masses, and additional Masses; recruiting, training, developing, and directing cantors and a choir; collaborating with the parish s music director; and serving as the primary organist/pianist for funerals and weddings. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Pastoral Coordinator, Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072-1510. Interested parties can also send their materials to elizabeth.williams@portlanddiocese.org. For more information, call Mrs. Williams at (207) 282-3321. Other Current Openings (6) Part-Time Custodian/Caretaker, Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou Part-Time Stewardship Coordinator, All Saints Parish, Brunswick Catechetical Leader, Cluster 11 (Stella Maris Parish, Bucksport; St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth; Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor) Part-Time Administrative Assistant, St. Bartholomew Parish, Cape Elizabeth Chaplain, St. Mary s Health System, Lewiston Part-Time Technology Teacher, St. Brigid Catholic School, Portland