Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182 Office of Communications WEEKLY MAILING July 31, 2014 weekly.mailing@portlanddiocese.org **Next week s Weekly Mailing will be issued on Friday, August 8** I. Office of the Moderator of the Curia Varia (August 2014) II. III. IV. Office of Communications Blue Mass (September 14 in Lewiston) Bishop Deeley to Lead Special Pilgrimage to Quebec City (October 3-5) Harvest Ball Online Registration Now Open (October 24 in Portland) Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Evangelization Workshop (August 16 in York) Parish Life Conference (September 27 in Lewiston) Office of Human Resources Part-Time Eighth-Grade Teacher (Biddeford) Food Service Manager/Cook (Lewiston) Part-Time Sexton (York/York Beach) School Principal (Winslow) School Principal (Augusta) Two Positions (Rumford) Residential Pastoral Associate (Ossipee, New Hampshire) Pastoral Care-Mission Director (Waterville) V. Office of Missions/CRS Bulletin Item for Mission Trip to Bolivia (August 2015) VI. VII. Catholic Charities Maine Car/Boat Donations The Presence Radio Network Bulletin Item for the Weekend of August 9-10 For updated news and features from the diocese, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org. For Adobe Reader, visit: get.adobe.com/reader.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182 Office of the Moderator of the Curia To: All Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Pastoral Associates Date: Thursday, July 31, 2014 Re: VARIA AUGUST 2014 General Announcements Chancery Hours Summer Hours: The Chancery is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Chancery is closed on Fridays. The Chancery will return to regular hours after Labor Day, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Holidays: In observance of the following holy days/holidays, the Chancery will be closed: Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2014 Columbus Day: Monday, October 13, 2014 Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Break: Friday, November 28, 2014 Christmas: Thursday, December 25, 2014 New Year s Day: Thursday, January 1, 2015 Diocesan Directory: Primarily because of priest personnel changes, this is a time of the year when a number of changes need to be made to the diocesan directory, which is now maintained online at www.portlanddiocese.org/diocesandirectory13. This project is in process; we hope to have this task completed in early August. Once the updates are complete, a notice will be put in the weekly mailing; thereafter, notice of future changes will be sent as needed. Clergy Events Please mark your calendars: Annual Deacon Retreat: Saturday, October 11, through Monday, October 13, 2014, Notre Dame Spiritual Center, Alfred. Annual Priest Retreat: Sunday, October 12, through Thursday, October 16, 2014, Marie- Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford. Rest in Peace: Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Sr. Lucille Fournier, o.p., 84, who died on Saturday, June 28, 2014, in Sabattus. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Holy Cross Church of Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston. Deacon George Stevens, Jr., 92, who died on Monday, July 7, 2014, at his home, surrounded by family. George was one of three Native Americans ordained for our diocese in the first class of permanent deacons. The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley was the principal celebrant at his Mass of Christian Burial, which was celebrated on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Church of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Calais. Mrs. Jacqueline Marie (Gilbert) Vaillancourt, 83, mother of Fr. Robert ( Bob ) Vaillancourt, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2014, surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Prince of Peace
Parish, Lewiston. The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, presided; Fr. Vaillancourt was the principal celebrant and homilist. Ms. Louise M.G. Pare, 75, sister of Fr. Paul M. Pare, who died on Monday, July 14, 2014, at her home in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Holy Cross Church of Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston. Reverend L. Chanel Cyr, 88, a priest of the Diocese of Portland, who died on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Eagle Lake. The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, was the principal celebrant at the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at St. Louis Church of the Parish of the Precious Blood, Limestone, Maine; the Very Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie was the homilist. Members of the Diocesan Priests Benefit Plan are reminded to offer three (3) Masses for his intention. Mr. Raoul G. Paquette, 92, brother of Fr. Hubert Paquet, a priest of the Diocese of Portland, who died on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Saco. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, July 21, 2014, at St. Joseph Church of Good Shepherd Parish, Biddeford. Reverend Marcel L. Dumoulin, 78, a priest of the Diocese of Portland, who died on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Canton, ME. The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Bishop of Portland, will be the principal celebrant at the Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 4, 2014, at St. Athanasius & St. John Church of Holy Savior Parish, Rumford, Maine; the Very Rev. Paul Plante will be the homilist. Members of the Diocesan Priests Benefit Plan are reminded to offer three (3) Masses for his intention. Please pray also for the consolation of their friends and families, natural and religious. Liturgical Notes & Upcoming Events World Acadian Congress Mass: On Friday, August 15, 2014, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of Acadians, the Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., Bishop of Portland, will be the principal celebrant and co-homilist (along with the Most Reverend Claude Champagne, o.m.i., Bishop of Edmundston, New Brunswick) of a special Mass held during the World Acadian Congress. The Mass begins at 10:00 a.m., on the grounds of the multipurpose building in Madawaska. All clergy, lay, and religious are invited to participate. This Mass does fulfill the holy day obligation. No collection will be taken at this Mass. Bishop Deeley also invites all priests and deacons to join him for a post-mass lunch in the parish hall at St. David Church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish. The menu includes a traditional chicken stew served with ployes. Clergy should RSVP for the Mass and lunch to: jean-paul.labrie@portlanddiocese.org.
Holy Day of Obligation The Assumption: This year, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, falls on a Friday; therefore, it is considered a holy day of obligation. The Vigil Mass of the Assumption may be celebrated on Thursday evening, August 14, beginning at 4:00 p.m., either before or after Evening Prayer I. The prayers and readings proper to the Vigil must be used. A Pro Populo Mass (for the people) must be offered. Funeral and nuptial/wedding Masses are not permitted. Liturgy of the Hours Ordinary Time: Volume III, beginning with Morning Prayer on Monday, June 9, 2014; to be used through midafternoon prayer on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Volume IV, beginning with Evening Prayer I of the 18 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Saturday, August 2, 2014; to be used through midafternoon prayer Saturday, November 29, 2014. Volume I, beginning with Evening Prayer I of the 1 st Sunday of Advent, Saturday, November 29, 2014. Finance & Administration REVISED Mileage Reimbursement Rate: Effective April 1, 2014, the diocese has authorized the use of the previously approved (January 1, 2014) IRS reimbursement rate of $0.56/mile for business travel. (Please note that this is a decreased reimbursement rate by ½ cent/mile.) Upon presentation of documentation that indicates the day, the main points of travel, the distance, and the nature of the business travel, parishes and diocesan offices are permitted to reimburse at the rate of $0.56/mile. The travel must be related to one s assigned duties for the parish or the diocese, have proper documentation, and cannot include commuter miles (that is, miles driven between your residence and primary office/place of work). Special Collections: These collections will be taken in all churches of the diocese on the designated weekend. Unless otherwise indicated, all collections must be remitted to the Diocesan Finance Office by the second Friday after the collection. Links to the USCCB website provide resources to assist you in promoting these collections through bulletin inserts, pulpit announcements, prayers, etc. Please encourage parishioners to be generous stewards by supporting the important needs that exist in your parish, at the diocesan level, and for the universal Church. See listing on following page: Name of Collection: Peter s Pence Collection for the Holy Father Date of Collection: August 2/3, 2014 Deadline to Remit: Friday, August 15, 2014 Online Resources: www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/peterspence/collection/index.cfm Name of Collection: Catholic University of America & Special Education Needs Date of Collection: September 13/14, 2014 Deadline to Remit: Friday, September 26, 2014. Name of Collection: Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith Date of Collection: October 18/19, 2014 Deadline to Remit: Friday, October 31, 2014
Sacraments & Related Information Requesting & Processing of Marriage Dispensations: All requests for marriage dispensations should now be sent to the Department for Canonical Services. If you have any questions regarding a dispensation, please contact Shannon Fossett at 773-6471, extension 7854. When Annulments are Pending and/or Restrictions have been Imposed: Please remember that all weddings, including convalidations, may not be scheduled if there is an annulment pending for one or both of the parties. A wedding may not even be penciled in until the decree of nullity has been finalized. Occasionally, parties receive a restriction (vetitum) from remarriage. This is a medicinal measure aimed at preventing a repetition of serious problems that were present in a prior marriage. If there is a restriction, a party is not free to marry. A wedding may not be scheduled, even tentatively, unless a restriction has been lifted by the appropriate authority. Please contact the Tribunal with any questions about scheduling a wedding or lifting a restriction. The Sacrament of Marriage: The definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman has changed in Maine law. Priests and parish staff must express themselves accurately when discussing this subject. For example, sometimes we hear people say that every marriage celebrated in the Church is sacramental, which is not true. The theology on this matter was settled long ago. Only the marriage between two baptized persons is the sacrament of matrimony. The marriage of a baptized person with a non-baptized person is not a sacrament. Nonetheless, with the proper dispensation(s), a marriage between one baptized person and one non-baptized person can be recognized as valid, although not sacramental. All marriages, sacramental or not, must be exclusively between one man and one woman. This definition flows not from Church, sacramental or canon law but from the very nature of marriage in natural law. For more information on or questions about the celebration of marriage, contact the Department for Canonical Services (# listed above); and the promotion and defense of marriage, contact Suzanne Lafreniere in the Office of Public Policy at the Chancery 773-6471, extension 7834. Sacraments Celebrated in Institutions: Hospitals - When baptisms and other sacraments that require recording in official registers occur at local hospitals, they are to be recorded in the sacramental books of the local parish. Colleges - Effective January 1, 2009 (because of the canonical suppression of Our Lady of Wisdom Parish, Orono, and the subsequent erection of the Parish of the Resurrection, Old Town), all sacraments celebrated for college students are to be recorded in the sacramental books of the local parish. In particular, all weddings on college campuses are now recorded in the marriage register of the local parish and the PMI file is to be kept in the parish files. Sacramental Registers: With more and more parishes holding joint celebrations of the Easter Vigil as well as joint celebrations of the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion, the Bishop s Office regularly receives inquiries about the proper procedure(s) for recording the sacraments involving individuals from multiple parishes. The Code of Canon Law requires the sacraments to be recorded in the register of the parish where the sacrament is celebrated, and the parish where each individual was baptized must be notified. Note that in parishes where the celebration of the initiation sacraments did not take place, a notation is to be made in the register of the date and place where the sacrament was celebrated for that year. For example, On June 3, 2009, the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion were administered at St. Mary Major Parish, East Hampton, ME, for the following parishioners: X, Y, Z, etc. When multiple parishes have merged into a new canonical parish: a new, single set of official sacramental registers, regardless of the number of locations (i.e., churches) within the new parish, must be used; and
old/previous registers are no longer to be used for recording but must be retained and safeguarded along with the records of the newly erected parish. Disposal of Old/Outdated Liturgical Books: With the promulgation of the new translation of the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal, parishes have asked about the proper disposal of old copies of books used exclusively for the celebration of Mass, the other sacraments, and other liturgical rites and rituals. Disposal of items used for sacred liturgy should be handled with respect. For example, such liturgical books should be burned and/or buried on church grounds/cemeteries. Parish archives are encouraged to retain a copy of old liturgical books. UPDATED: Celiac Sprue Disease & Low-Gluten Hosts: The number of individuals suffering from celiac sprue disease is increasing, as are the number of requests for accommodations (i.e., low-gluten hosts). To facilitate such requests, two letters should be sent to the Bishop s Office (510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103-4936): the communicant should ask their physician to provide the Bishop's Office with a written testimony of the diagnosis and a recommendation for the use of low-gluten hosts, and the pastors of these individuals should write the Bishop s Office and request permission to use low-gluten hosts. For more information about how to obtain permission to use or to contact vendors to purchase low-gluten hosts, please contact the Moderator of the Curia, the Chancellor, or the Bishop s Executive Assistant, Mrs. Christine Pitteroff at Christine.Pitteroff@portlanddiocese.org or (207) 773-6471 ext. 7821. Miscellaneous New Advisories: Please contact the Chancery (either the Chancellor or the Moderator of the Curia) if you are contacted by or have information about the following individuals or organizations about whom The Office of the General Secretary of the USCCB has issued the following advisories: Fr. Peter Balili, a priest of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, Philippines, who had been serving in the Diocese of Belleville. Fr. Albert Mligo, a priest of the Diocese of Mbeya, Tanzania, who had been serving in the Diocese of Marquette. Fr. Manuel Gallo-Espinoza, a priest of the Diocese of Loja, Ecuador, who had been serving in the Archdiocese of Newark. Fr. Krikor Gregory Suhel Chahin, a priest ordained in the Armenian Rite but incardinated in the Archdiocese of Stockholm (Sweden); this advisory also comes from the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the United States and Canada. Fr. Anthony Nachef, a priest, formerly of the Basilian Salvatorian Order, who had been exercising ministry with the permission/on behalf of the Eparchy of Newton (Melkite Rite). Philip Ferrara, formerly a priest of the Eparchy of Newton (Melkite Rite) and who had been laicized (2013) but continues to present himself as a priest known as Fr. Angelus. John M. Capparelli, formerly a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, who had left ministry in the 1990s and has since been laicized (2013). Recurring Advisories: Please beware of any and all mailings that you may receive (both through electronic and postal service) that promise your parish, school, cemetery, or other organization a bequest, inheritance, grant, or other sum of money in exchange for a "good faith/gesture donation or commission". Such offers are "too good to be true;" please do not respond in any fashion. NEW: Fraudulent Letter Update Letters using the letterhead and name of the Most Reverend Marcel Utembi Tapa, Archbishop of Ksangani, have been written, requesting emergency relief funding for parishes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for
evangelization programs. The Archbishop disavows this letter and requests that the letter be discarded. Changing Address? If a priest or parish has a change of address for any location with mail delivery (whether residence, office, parish center, church, school, etc.), please send the old and the new addresses to addresschanges@portlanddiocese.org. By using this centralized system, Chancery will be able to collect, update and notify all of its departments/offices of address changes simultaneously. Thank you for your cooperation with this process that is intended to serve you better. Directives for Visiting Priests (clarification) - Distinction between the need for a Celebret vs. a Letter of Suitability: Please remember that pastors should always exercise caution in admitting priests to ministry in the parish, especially when they are unknown to them or their parishioners. Even if known personally by the priests of the parish, a visiting priest must have his canonical superior (bishop or religious superior) send a letter of suitability to Bishop Deeley. If the letter is sent directly to the parish, then a copy must be provided to the Bishop. If the Bishop receives the letter, a COPY of the original will be emailed to the parish, and the original will be kept in the parish file at Chancery. The only time a celebret suffices is if the cleric is visiting the area (i.e., relatives) and will be in attendance as a concelebrant (neither as the principal celebrant nor as the homilist). The celebret must be dated within the year. If there are any concerns relative to the status of a visiting priest, please consult Sr. Rita-Mae Bissonnette, Chancellor. Conversely, if a priest or deacon of the Diocese of Portland is going to exercise ministry outside our diocese, then a Letter of Suitability should be requested from the Bishop s Office, ideally two to three weeks before the event. It is understood that advance notice may not be possible if you are going to celebrate a funeral, but all other requests should be planned.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182 Office of Communications 2014 Blue Mass Set for the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate the 2014 Blue Mass on Sunday, September 14, at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The Mass annually recognizes the dedication and self-sacrifice of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel. Blessings will be bestowed upon all who contribute to the public health and safety of Maine, and prayers will be offered for those who have given their lives in the line of duty. All are welcome to attend this celebratory event. Members of EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies are encouraged to wear their uniforms to participate in a special procession. For more information, contact Dave Guthro, Communications Director for the Diocese of Portland, at (207) 321-7810 or at dave.guthro@portlanddiocese.org. Bishop Deeley to Lead Special Pilgrimage to Quebec City in October 2014 In observance of the 350 th anniversary of Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Bishop Robert P. Deeley will lead a pilgrimage from the Diocese of Portland to Quebec City on Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October 5. The journey will include the opportunity to pass through North America s only Holy Door, as well as visits to historical locations, such as the tombs of Marie de l'incarnation and Saint François de Laval. Bishop Deeley will celebrate Mass on each day of the trip, including Saturday Mass in the basilica-cathedral. For more information or to reserve a space on this wonderful pilgrimage, contact Teena at Dube Travel by calling 1-800-879-3823. You can also reach her by email at tdick@dubetravel.com. Online Registration Now Open for Harvest Ball, Hosted by Bishop Deeley Online registration is now open for the 8 th annual Harvest Ball on Friday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, is a fundraiser for Harvest, the magazine published by the Diocese of Portland. The ball will begin at 6:15 p.m., with a social hour and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m., followed by dancing to the music of The Carmine Terracciano Band, comprised of former members of The Tony Boffa Band. There will also be a silent auction featuring gift certificates, artwork, gift baskets, sports memorabilia and more. Tickets are $50 per person, $360 for a table of eight, or $450 for a table of ten. To register online now, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/harvestball. You can also register by calling (207) 773-6471.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182 Office of Lifelong Faith Formation How Can I Reach My Loved Ones Who Are Away from the Catholic Church? St. Christopher Church Hall, York August 16 Allan Wright, author of the book Jesus the Evangelist, A Gospel Guide to the New Evangelization and the current academic dean of evangelization for the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, will present a workshop entitled How Can I Reach My Loved Ones Who Are Away From The Catholic Church? on Saturday, August 16, from 9 a.m.-noon at the St. Christopher s Church Hall on 4 Barrell Lane in York. The workshop will focus on how to reach those you love who are away from the Church. Wright is a seasoned and inspirational speaker who will lead you through this dynamic experience and challenge you to discover new possibilities for you and your parish. Freewill donations are gladly accepted. All are welcome to attend the workshop and an 8 a.m. Mass at the church which will be followed by coffee and snacks. For more information, contact Linda at (207) 363-2111, Brenda at (207) 439-0442, or Sue at (207) 384-7006. Parish Life Conference Ramada Inn, Lewiston Saturday, September 27 The Parish Life Conference is set for Saturday, September 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn on 490 Pleasant Street in Lewiston. The event will feature a morning Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley and a keynote address from Kathy Hendricks entitled Hope, Hospitality, Happiness: Keys to Transform All Things in Christ. The conference will also include workshops for catechetical leaders; catechists; principals and teachers; parish life coordinators; adult faith formation, evangelization and RCIA teams; youth ministers; clergy; marriage and family life ministers; readers and music ministers; and parish staff and volunteers. You can now register online at: www.portlanddiocese.org/parish_life_conference.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182 Office of Human Resources DIOCESAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Eighth-Grade Teacher (Part-Time) St. James Catholic School, Biddeford St. James Catholic School in Biddeford is currently seeking a part-time eighth-grade teacher. The successful candidate (20 hours per week) will be responsible for teaching middle school literacy and social studies. Certification is required. Preference will be given to a candidate who also holds a guidance certification. Please send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Nancy Naimey, Principal, St. James Catholic School, 25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. Applicants can also email their materials to nancy.naimey@portlanddiocese.org. Food Service Manager/Cook Saint Dominic Academy-Lewiston Campus Saint Dominic Academy is looking for a food service manager/cook for the school s Lewiston Campus on 17 Baird Avenue. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing and serving federally compliant hot lunch meals at the school (PK-6). To apply, contact Donald Bilodeau at donald.bilodeau@portlanddiocese.org. Sexton (Part-Time) St. Christopher Church, York; Star of the Sea Church, York Beach The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord has an opening for a part-time sexton for the properties of St. Christopher Church in York and Star of the Sea Church in York Beach. The responsibilities include taking care of the grounds at the locations, cleaning the building, minor snow shoveling, minor repair work, and assisting with some maintenance duties. Please send your cover letter and resume to: The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord, 6 Whipple Road, Kittery, ME 03904-1739. School Principal St. John Regional Catholic School, Winslow The Office of Maine Catholic Schools seeks a qualified candidate to serve as principal at St. John Regional Catholic School (PK-6) on 15 South Garand Street in Winslow. The principal is responsible for providing educational leadership and direction to students, staff, parents, and the community. The successful candidate will have a master's degree in educational administration or a related field; be an active Catholic; possess elementary level teaching experience and elementary administrative experience; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; and have Maine state certification. Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of reference, a copy of their state certification, a letter from their pastor, and salary expectations to: Rev. Louis Phillips, Ph.D., Interim Superintendent, Maine Catholic Schools, 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103-4936.
School Principal St. Michael Catholic School, Augusta The Office of Maine Catholic Schools seeks a qualified candidate to serve as principal at St. Michael Catholic School (PK-8) on 56 Sewall Street in Augusta. The principal is responsible for providing educational leadership and direction to students, staff, parents, and the community. The successful candidate will have a master's degree in educational administration or a related field; be an active Catholic; possess elementary level teaching experience and elementary administrative experience; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; and have Maine state certification. Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of reference, a copy of their state certification, a letter from their pastor, and salary expectations to: Rev. Louis Phillips, Ph.D., Interim Superintendent, Maine Catholic Schools, 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103-4936. Two Positions Holy Savior School, Rumford Holy Savior School in Rumford has two openings for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year: a teacher for combined Grades 1 and 2 and a gym teacher/part-time helper in its pre-kindergarten class. If you wish to apply, please send a resume and a letter of reference to: Parish of the Holy Savior, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford, ME 04276-2259. Residential Pastoral Associate St. Joseph Church, Ossipee, NH St. Joseph Church (250 families, doubling in size during the summer) in Ossipee, New Hampshire, is looking for a residential pastoral associate. Responsibilities include pastoral care, sick calls, oversight of worship services and other events, financial management, coordination of bulletin preparation, and oversight of maintenance and security. Formation in a religious vocation or equivalent education is required. Experience and a strong interest in pastoral work is preferred. The annual salary is $24,000, plus room and board in St. Joseph s rectory, utilities, and auto insurance. The successful candidate will report to Fr. Edmund Babicz, pastor of St. Joseph Church and of St. Anthony Church in Sanbornville (the pastor resides at St. Anthony). Interested candidates should contact Deacon Bill Rich, chair of the parish advisory council, at wwkrich@gmail.com. Pastoral Care-Mission Director Mount Saint Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation, Waterville Mount Saint Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time pastoral caremission director for its facility in Waterville. The pastoral care-mission director will provide spiritual leadership to residents, families, and employees; articulate Gospel values and the history, tradition, spirit, and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Lyons in ways that inspire those who work at the Mount; and model and facilitate the understanding and application of the mission on a daily basis. Catholics with a bachelor's degree, at least three units of clinical pastoral education at ACPE or USCB approved centers, or at least five years of experience are preferred. For immediate consideration, please respond by email to Sonja Benson, Human Resource Manager at Mount Saint Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation, at sbenson@mtsj.org. For more information, visit www.mtsj.org.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 773-6471 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182 Office of Missions/CRS The Diocese of Portland will participate in a mission trip to Bolivia in August 2015. The Maryknoll Lay Missioners have invited the diocese to visit their work in Bolivia, one of the most impoverished nations in the western hemisphere. A bulletin item promoting the trip and an upcoming fundraiser for the trip are below. Thank you! Mission Trip to Bolivia! Ruth Oakley from the Missions/CRS Office invites interested persons to join her on a mission trip to Bolivia in August 2015 and return home a Mission Ambassador. There are only 14 spots available! For a pre-registration form or for more information, call Ruth at (207) 321-7817 or visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/portland-to-bolivia
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The Presence Radio Network Announcements Week of Sunday, August 10, 2014 PRAY THE ROSARY WITH BISHOP DEELEY Monday Friday at 4 a.m. & 10 a.m. You are invited to pray the Rosary with Bishop Deeley each weekday on The Presence Radio Network. The Rosary is a powerful prayer, inspiring and encouraging us in our faith journey. Mary joins us, she fights at our side. She supports Christians in the fight against the forces of evil. Especially through prayer, through the Rosary. Pope Francis Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world. Pope Blessed Pius IX When the Holy Rosary is said well, it gives Jesus and Mary more glory and is more meritorious than any other prayer. Saint Louis de Montfort The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary. Saint Francis de Sales The Presence Radio Network is your listener-supported Catholic radio. 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM in Bath-Brunswick, and 89.5 FM in Greater Augusta. Online at www.thepresence.fm and on smartphones with the TuneIn Radio app.