Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco

Good Shepherd Parish

Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco (Church physical addresses listed inside)

January 8, 2017

Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321 E-mail: [email protected] • www.goodshepherdparish.us Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Good Shepherd Parish Most Holy Trinity Church 271 Main St Saco, Maine 04072

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 8, 2017

St. Joseph Church & Ste. Anne Chapel St. Margaret Church St. Philip Church 178 Elm St (Rte 1) 6 Saco Ave 404 Goodwins Mills Rd Biddeford, Maine 04005 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Lyman, Maine 04002 St. Brendan Chapel (seasonal) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006

Rev. Msgr. René T. Mathieu, Pastor

Rev. Robert Gaudreau, Parochial Vicar Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques

Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) It’s download Sunday — download our parish app today! See how in this bulletin. (2) I am pleased to announce that as of December 23, Good Shepherd Parish had exceeded its 2016 diocesan Appeal goal. 789 donors pledged $185,495 to surpass our $180,726 goal by a 2.7% increase. I am grateful to parishioners who made this possible. Fortunately, because our parish sponsors a Catholic school, we still will receive a “kickback” of at least $19,600 if all pledges are paid up. (3) On January 4, Bishop Deeley promulgated Three Beliefs, a guide for Maine Catholics regarding end-of-life decisions. This 20-page document offers valuable assistance and guidance to Catholics and others on a variety of end-of-life issues. It explains Catholic teaching on life-sustaining treatment & care, and includes the Maine Advance Directive form modified to ensure consistency with both Catholic teaching and Maine law. In addition, the document features a helpful FAQ section and wallet cards containing important information for health-care providers. We will receive several copies for our use, but the document will be available in its entirety at www.portlanddiocese.org/ threebeliefs. (4) During the winter when attending Mass, please take care to ensure all doors are closed behind you! Sometimes the doors at our churches don’t close properly because of salt, snow or ice buildup. If you find this to be the case, please alert an usher or as you are able, take a few seconds to clear it, so to ensure a tight door seal on those cold days. The more we are all aware of this, the more we reduce heat loss and practice prudent use of resources. I am grateful for your care and assistance. (5) Parish sponsorship of Scouting: As of January 1st, the Biddeford Knights of Columbus transferred sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 308 and Cub Scout Pack 308 to Good Shepherd Parish. Nationally, the Knights are adjusting their efforts to be more focused on parish ministries instead of duplicating efforts (which is why the Squires program has been dropped in favor of parish youth ministry). Nevertheless, leaders of the local Knights intend to remain as involved as possible and even agreed to pay the 2017 sponsorship fees. Although some of these boys are not Catholic, it is my hope that the parish can find a way to become more involved with the troop and pack, perhaps for example, by promoting our faith formation programs among the boys and their families. I am happy to say this was a very smooth transition. By the way, because of parish sponsorship, scout leaders will be required to undergo background checks and the Protecting God’s Children training programs required of all adults who work with children and vulnerable adults in the Diocese of Portland. (6) Parishioners sometimes ask me for suggestions on how to jumpstart evening prayer or prayer before bedtime, especially when they are tired or when they have a hard time making it a part of their daily routine. I always urge them to take small steps to move ahead and to consider a prayer form based on the Blessed Trinity; this can take as little as 3 minutes. Begin by remembering any graces, blessing or especially happy experiences you received that day; thank God the Father for those blessings. Secondly, call to mind any sins you may have committed that day; then ask God the Son to forgive you for those sins. Third, enumerate your personal duties and challenges for the following day; then ask God the Holy Spirit to guide you through them. Conclude the three-part reflection with a Glory be… This prayer form may also be fruitful for group or family prayer. (7) Thank You of the Week: To the parishioner who made it possible to provide remote coverage of the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass in St. Joseph Church Hall with the help of a cameraman, ushers, a cantor, and Eucharistic ministers. Thank you! JOKES PRIESTS CAN TELL, Vol. 7 - Msgr. Tonne: A friend was trying to encourage his elderly mother to enjoy the money she had accumulated through frugal living. “Mother,” he said, “you have enough money to last until you’re a hundred.” “and then what’ll I do?” she asked. Confessions on Saturdays (or by appointment): 3:00 pm at Most Holy Trinity, St. Joseph and St. Margaret 3:30 pm at St. Philip

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests - January 2017 8. Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB, Rev. Daniel Gagnon OMI 9. Rev. Robert Vaillancourt, Rev. Joseph Daniels 10. Rev. David Schlaver CSC, Rev. Arockisamy Santhiyagu HGN 11. Rev. Gerald Levesque, Rev. Rene Lavoie 12. Rev. Jacques Dolbec SOLT, Rev. Renald (Ron) Labarre 13. Rev. Bertrand Poussard, Rev. John McHugh OFM Cap 14. Rev. Claude Albert, Msgr. Paul Stefanko Vocations: "God chose us before the world began to be holy.” God has chosen each person in Christ for a particular vocation. If He may be calling you to be holy through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, call Fr. Seamus Griesbach: 207-773-6471; email: [email protected]; Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations; Facebook: VocationsME.

The Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated on Sunday, January 8, 2017 The Baptism of the Lord is celebrated on Monday, January 9, 2017. Just a reminder that weekly Masses can be viewed on cable television, Channel 3 in Biddeford & Channel 85 in Saco/Old Orchard Beach, every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 am. ~ Brought to you by Good Shepherd Parish and Friends of Fr. Zenon OUR PARISH WEBSITE includes the weekly bulletin, a page of upcoming events, links to St. James School, the Portland Diocese (with daily news updates), the USCCB, the Vatican & much more. There is also a link for WeShare, our parish’s secure, online giving system. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Tuesday, January 10 7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: For prayers answered / We try to list the name of the priest who will celeGeorge Bishop, Sr. brate every scheduled weekend Mass. However, 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Dr. Leopold Viger / Doris Dusseault this schedule may be changed without notice. Wednesday, January 11 8:30 am St. James School: Ron Laflamme Saturday, January 7 9:00 am St. Philip: Paul E. Lambert 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) th th Thursday, January 12 Christopher Perrigo (5 Ann.) / Roland Charland (6 Ann.) 8:00 am St. Margaret: In honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu) 9:00 am St. Philip: Anita Boucher (2nd Ann.) Antonio, Adrienne & Raymond Levesque / Friday, January 13 Leo & Florence Guay 7:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Sylvie Duclos / 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Picard Madlyn McPherson / Pauline Dinwiddie 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Theode & Germaine Legare / 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. David Schlaver) Robert Lantagne (3rd Ann.) Normand Allaire (13th Ann.) / ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Deceased members of the Greene Family Saturday, January 14 Sunday, January 8, The Epiphany of the Lord 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) 8:00 am St. Joseph: (French readings only) (Fr. David Schlaver) Florence Fecteau / Patrick Michaud Madeline Chretien / Robert A. Descoteaux 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. David Schlaver) 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Evan McBreairty / Thomas Kane th nd Kenneth Murphy (5 Ann.) / Urica Picard (22 Ann.) 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu) 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu) Paul Kerry (6th Ann.) / Mark Angers Robert Joseph Sanchioni / 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Joseph Manship) For All People in Good Shepherd Parish For prayers answered / John Masterson 9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Sunday, January 15, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Rita McIntyre (2nd Ann.) 8:00 am St. Joseph: (French readings only) (Fr. Seamus Griesbach) 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Mariette Soucy / Marcelle Dumont Dr. Germain Binette / Vivian Bedford 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu) Alain Dube (6th Ann.) / 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Msgr. Mathieu) For All People in Good Shepherd Parish Christopher Perrigo (5th Ann.) / 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. David Schlaver) th Paul W. Tousignant (5 Ann.) John (Ben) Woodbury / Special Intentions 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) 9:00 am St. Philip: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Mariette Soucy / Marcel Viger In honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:30 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Priest TBD) Patricia Horrocks 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Msgr. Mathieu) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Eileen Scribner / Calixte E. Martel Monday, January 9 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Seamus Griesbach) 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Charles Bolduc (17th Ann.) / Elbert Putney / Geraldine Saunders Ozea & Lydia Houde 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Robert Gaudreau) Guy Litalien (14th Ann.) / Marc & Lucienne Cote Notes regarding Masses/Mass Times: Tues. & Fri. 7 AM Masses are being held at Most Holy Trinity Donat Gregoire (born 1948) * Jacqueline Foley (born 1942) for the duration of winter. The change allows us to focus Alyre Violette (born 1927) * Jeannine Peloquin (born 1935) winter maintenance resources in a single location. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful Mass Intentions that were scheduled weekdays at 7 AM at Ste. Anne departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Chapel will now be offered at the corresponding 7 AM MHT Masses.

PARISH LITURGIES

Monday AM Mass through winter will be held only at MHT at 9 am. BAPTISM PREPARATION: In 2 engaging sessions,

REBORN explores the true relevance of Baptism, for both parents & godparents. Sessions are bi-monthly: 6-8 PM at MHT. Next sessions: March 7 & 14. Baptisms are scheduled after the preparation process is completed by the parents. FMI contact: Donna Caron at 282-4812x113; [email protected].

The Sanctuary Lamp at Most Holy Trinity is burning this week for Paul Buonomo

FORMED is for the whole family! Visit www.formed.org!

Special Programs featured in Jan. (Parish code: 7XMFPP) Saint Barbara (Movie) Sacraments in Scripture (Book)

Great Opportunity Awaits You

Are you interested in learning how to film events? We will teach you & provide the equipment. For more information call Dick @ 284-6313.

Friends of Father Zénon Décary

Thank You—Merci This Christmas again I realized how truly I am blessed. The manifestation of your many kindnesses was outstanding. I am truly grateful for the countless tokens of your affection. Please accept my deepest gratitude for the many cards, gifts and “goodies” I was pleased and honored to receive. May the Lord in His infinite Love bless you and yours as only He can. ~ Fr. Ron

From Aethism to Catholicism: My Conversion Diary (Audio Program) Visit www.formed.org to view these & other exciting options! BECOME A NEW CREATION IN 2017!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Would you like to learn how to make prayer shawls? Currently there is a group that meets each Wednesday, and is open to anyone interested in learning. Call Elaine Lariviere at 499-7938 to find out more.

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SAINT JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL 25 Graham Street Phone 207-282-4084 Biddeford, ME 04005 FAX 207-286-3693 E-mail [email protected] Website www.sjsbiddeford.org

St. James School is Service, Academics, Faith, & Excellence St. James is a Catholic, parochial school committed to fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional & physical growth in a S.A.F.E. and collaborative environment while empowering students to be creative, to think critically, to act responsibly, and to serve with integrity.

Students were given a challenge to make something that looked like a Christmas tree, and see how tall they could make it using a variety of materials. These young engineers certainly succeeded in reaching new heights! Way to go!

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There are many ways that you can help Saint James School. Here are three more: Do you shop at Target? If you use your Red card and list Saint James School in the Take Charge of Education section, Target will donate 1% of your total purchase to Saint James School. You are not spending any more money, but a portion of the money that you already spend will go to Saint James School. Please go online and make sure that Saint James School is the school chosen on your account to receive this money. We continue to collect Box Tops for Education. The symbol looks something like this one. This symbol is on hundreds of products that you already purchase. If you take a moment and cut them out, the school gets ten cents for each box top. Keep a bag and fill it up with these box tops; when it is full, send it over to Saint James School. A program similar to this is called Labels for Education. Just take the label off the product and save it for Saint James School. We know that many of you already do these things and we would like to thank you. We hope that you had a most blessed Christmas recently. We have a lot to be thankful for, and having Good Shepherd Parish behind our school is something for which we are most grateful.

Prekindergarten students visited our school librarian and read books about Christmas, and then did a Christmas craft afterwards! They were so proud to pose for this picture!

Please fill out the form below and help us create a database of alumni! You can email it to [email protected] or mail to: St. James School, Alumni Database, 25 Graham St, Biddeford, ME 04005. Alumni Contact Information Name______________________________Class of_________ Address___________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone Number________________________________ Email Address______________________________________ Would you like to be a class representative? YES NO Would you like to help with the anniversary? YES NO

***************************************************** Does your preschool have licensed teachers? Do they learn about their faith? Are they taught by certified teachers? Do they have art, music, P.E., French and library each week? Are they part of a bigger school community and take part in all the special events of the school? Does your preschool have an award winning lunch program offering fresh fruit and vegetables each day? If not, you should consider Saint James Preschool for your child!

It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that we thank the following for their contributions to St. James School: In memory of Madeline Chretien from Dennis & Charlotte Johnson. In memory of Lucy Puchek from Denise Doyon and Sarah E. Moore, M.D. Donation to the Hot Lunch Program in honor of Benoit Goulet from Doris Goulet In memory of Adele Letellier from St. Vincent de Paul Society. In memory of Robert Descoteaux from St. Vincent de Paul Society. Donation from Donald & Christiane Daigle.

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FAITH FORMATION Children & Family Ministry Happy New Year! Sessions resume Jan 8th. During the winter months, please be sure to check local TV stations and Goodshepherdparish.us for cancelations.

Youth Ministry FMI concerning the following events/programs, contact youth minister, Josh Houde, 282-4812x117 or [email protected].

Youth Ministry Sunday Meetings – 5:30 pm at MHT

Jan. 8 (Sun.): Youth Mass & Pizza Party

Jan. 8 – Youth Mass & Pizza Party (until 7:30 pm)! Jan. 15 – Edge & High School Ministry Night Jan. 22 – Encounter Holy Hour Jan. 29 – Edge & YDisciple Night

All parishioners are welcome to the 5:30 pm monthly Youth Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. Youth are invited to stay afterwards (until 7:30 pm) for a pizza party. Join us!

Jan. 14 (Sat): Hands Around the Capitol – Youth ministry is planning a trip to the annual Hands Around the Capitol Rally and March in Augusta on Sat., Jan. 14. The event is held to publicly recognize and mourn the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion 44 years ago. The day will begin with a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, at 10 am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on 41 Western Ave. At 11 am, participants will gather in the gym of St. Michael School (next door) for a rally featuring Bishop Deeley and prominent pro-life speakers. The march to the Capitol building will begin at 12:15 pm. Upon arrival, those gathered will hold hands while the Capitol bell rings 44 times, representing the years since abortion was legalized. Please mark your calendar and join us!

Jan 27 (Fri): Snow Tubing for Junior High! – Junior high youth are invited to a special night out snow tubing at Seacoast Adventure in Windham on Fri., Jan. 27. We will depart from Most Holy Trinity parking lot in Saco at 5:30 pm, tube during the 7-9 pm slot, and return to Most Holy Trinity around 10 pm. Please plan to eat dinner beforehand (or bring money for the concessions). Tickets are $15/ person. Please RSVP by Monday, January 23 to [email protected], and make sure to turn in: * The liability release form * Your money for the ticket

February 11-12 (Sat-Sun): High School Men's & Women's Retreats − Our parish will host a simultaneous overnight retreat for high school men and women, featuring the YDisciple sessions about true Catholic manhood and womanhood (“True Strength” and “True Beauty”). It will begin 6 pm Saturday evening and conclude with the 5:30 pm Youth Mass on Sunday. The women will hold their retreat at St. Philip in Lyman, and the men will hold theirs at Most Holy Trinity in Saco. Both groups will meet up Sunday afternoon for Adoration, Confession, and the Youth Mass. The cost is just $15, and youth from other parishes are welcome to join us. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us! March 4 (Sat): Catholic Middle School Rally − The high school youth often have extended retreats, conferences, etc., to strengthen their faith, and the diocese now wants to offer that opportunity to the junior high youth in the form of a daylong middle school rally! It will take place Saturday, March 4, in Augusta, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (including a 4 pm Mass). The theme is "Build a Bridge: Love Your Neighbor!" and Mike Patin will be the keynote speaker. Parents are welcome to join their youth at this event. Registration includes lunch and is $30/youth (with a t-shirt), $20/parent (without a t-shirt). Registration info to come, but mark your calendars now! July 14-16 (Fri-Sun): Steubenville East Youth Conference − Steubenville East is a dynamic weekend conference for Catholic high school youth featuring powerful music, presentations and the sacraments. Approximately 3,000 participants attend the conference, which takes place each summer in Lowell, MA. While the conference is this summer, registration opens January 18 (Wed), and the spaces usually fill up within a few weeks! Please let me know by January 15 (Sun) if you would like to come. All that is required now is a $50 deposit. We hope to fundraise most (or all) of the remaining cost as the event approaches.

Young Adult & Family Ministry Jan. 19 (Thurs): Theology on Tap with Bill Martel: “All Work Is Sacred: The Myth of Secular Jobs” – The next T.O.T. will be Thurs., Jan. 19, 7-9 pm, at Pat’s Pizza, located at 30 Market St. in Portland. We’ll be upstairs in their room for groups. Theology on Tap is a gathering of college students & young adults (ages 18-39) that features food, drink, fellowship, and engaging discussions on topics of interest to Catholic young adults. Bill has a doctorate in Workplace Leadership & Business Ethics from Gordon-Conwell Seminary, and joined the Catholic Church with his wife, Joanna, on Divine Mercy Sunday last year. Seeing the holiness in ever yday work is his passion, and he has delivered seminars on this topic in multiple settings. Please join us for what is sure to be a great presentation! FMI contact Josh: 282-4812x117; [email protected].

For any questions about any of the above events, please contact the Faith Formation office at 207-282-4812.

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GOOD SHPEHERD PARISH APP−FREE! Download today! Text App to phone number 88202 or visit myparishapp.com At Good Shepherd Parish, we are pursuing new opportunities to foster a stronger parish life and better engage the New Evangelization. As a part of these efforts we are happy to announce that Good Shepherd Parish now has its own app for Apple and Android phones. Our new app will allow us to send you useful and important messages throughout the week regarding our parish life and events, and allow you to reply to messages or RSVP for events. There will be no need for parishioners with smart phones to remember to silence their phones before Mass. The app will send you a reminder to silence your phone 20 minutes before the Mass you select. Many more great features will be a help to all of us, such as, daily Mass readings, Catholic news, prayers and prayer reminders, quick access to online tithing, Confession reminders, and our weekly bulletin.

So, be sure to download the app after Mass today by visiting myparishapp.com or searching for myparish on your phone's app store, and stay connected with us all week long.

myParish app Features Messages Connect with parishioners throughout the week with updates, news, events and more!

Mass Times List your Mass times for the week with built in reminders for the parishioner to silence their phone.

Calendar Feature events around the parish. Parishioners can RSVP, add to calendar, share and get directions via your app!

Prayers Provide your parishioners with many common Catholic prayers. Parishioners can even set prayer reminders too!

Readings Share daily Mass readings from the USCCB with your parishioners! Parishioners can bookmark their favorites.

Confession Display available times. Helpful Confession Guide. Parishioners can set useful reminders for next confession.

Parish Info Quickly provide all important contact information. Complete with Staff directory and School info if needed.

Bulletins Make your bulletin available to all parishioners while they are on the go.

MassMode™ Easy-to-set reminders to help eliminate distractions and disruptions while at the Church.

News Your app will be updated automatically with the latest Catholic news!

Giving Give your parishioners quick access to online giving. Connects to all online giving solutions. Homilies An easy way to make available homilies in video, audio, or text formats.

Groups Start group discussions with other parishioners. Inspire Optional faith-building resources to inspire parishioners.

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Worship & Spirituality REMINDER! Parish employees or volunteers who have not yet taken a copy of the new Code of Ethics and completed the back page, please help us get into compliance. You may get a copy in the Sacristy of any church, at the parish office, or get it online at the Diocese of Portland website. Also, those who are signed up in Virtus, please make sure that your trainings are up to date. You may go to http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ to see if you have fallen behind.

Healing Service at the Little House of Prayer: Sun., Jan. 8, at 1 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary at 2:30, a teaching by Bernadette Cyr, and laying on of hands for prayers of healing. FMI call 284-6286 or visit www.littlehouseofprayer.com. Also, all are welcome to come recite the Rosary, daily at 10 am & 2 pm.

The Friends for Life Project: As you know, Good Shepherd Parish has many elderly who are unable to attend church and even struggle to go out, especially with winter at our doorstep. From time-totime we receive calls from these wonderful people, who are just looking for a visit and someone to talk with. We hope to develop a new program called "The Friends for Life Project," and with your help we can make this a possibility. If you are interested in spending a small amount of time with someone who may just want a visit or to share a word, we invite you to contact our parish at 207-282-3321 or email [email protected]. Together we can bring the love of Christ to them. Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound The parish would first like to thank you for your response to such an important ministry. As you know, we regularly pray for the ministry you share with the people you bring Communion to. On the occasion that someone you are visiting dies, we would like to know so that we can continue to pray for them, as well as to make sure our visitation records are correct. Please email Deacon Kevin at [email protected].

Assistance Needed: From time to time, the parish office receives a call for a parishioner who needs a ride to Mass. If you would like to provide help with driving, please contact the parish office at 282-3321 to leave your name and info.

All are invited to our Ongoing Parish Devotions

Divine Mercy Chaplet Tuesdays at 3 pm, Most Holy Trinity's Reservation Chapel Marc Ciaraldi, 286-9755 Friends of Fr. Zenon Decary: Healing Service Every 1st Mon/mo (now including Jan/Feb), 10 am, Ste. Anne Chapel Pat Frechette, 283-3205 Holy Face of Jesus Prayer Group (New time:) Sundays at 10 am, 35 Bradbury St. Norm Girard, 423-5390 Medjugorje Prayer Group Thursdays at 7 pm, 35 Bradbury St. Andy Pellerin, 282-5074 Most Holy Trinity Faith Sharing Group: Scripture & Ministry Every 2 weeks on Mondays at 11 am (off during summer), MHT CR Doris Buonomo, 286-9967 Recitation of the Rosary Daily at 10 am & 2 pm, Little House of Prayer Bernadette Cyr, 284-6286 Every evening at 6 pm, Notre Dame Church Wilfrid Cassette, 590-2374 Spouse of the Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting Fridays at 6:30 pm ; Rosary and laying on of hands for healing 35 Bradbury St. * Lucille Simard, 284-7627 Memorial for the Unborn (during winter at Ste. Anne Chapel) Now on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Rosary Prayer Gathering Don Maurice, 286-7410

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Southern Maine Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Association: Christ’s great love for us was shown when He was crucified on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and give us eternal life. He loves us without limit, and offers Himself to us in the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. Can we not give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration in return? - Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association.

Jesus waits for you 24/7 throughout the year in our very own Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel on Thornton Avenue in Saco. Drop in any time…sign the guest column of our sign-in book and spend some private time with Our Lord. Thanks to hundreds of scheduled adorers, this chapel continues to keep open its doors; but it needs a continuing amount of new adorers to keep our numbers up and the chapel active. Seriously consider becoming a scheduled adorer. For more information about our chapel, please call one of our division leaders: --Steve Plante: midnight to 6:00 am……..283-0782 --Priscilla Welch: 6:00 am to noon……….229-7858 --Lucille Simard: noon to 6:00 pm………..284-7627 --Virginia Calvo: 6:00 pm to midnight……432-1151

The Affiliates of the Good Shepherd Sisters (men & women) will hold their monthly meeting next Sunday, Jan. 15th at 1:30 pm at St. Joseph Convent in Biddeford. Anyone interested in learning about the Affiliation is invited. FMI call Anita Cote, 571-4975.

Retreats at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center Jan. 20 – 22 with Beverly Fournier Transition and Grace: Responding to God’s Self-gift of Love We all face transitions times in our lives and for countless reasons. Some are self-motivated, while others are thrust upon us in ways we could never have imagined. Whatever the reason, we all know that change is never easy. Join us for a weekend of reflection through Scripture, prayer and song that seeing times of transition are very powerful opportunities to draw closer to God. Cost: $200. Feb. 10 – 12 with Marguerite Stapleton The Spirituality of Aging Every life stage has its own age-appropriate learnings, challenges and questions. This of course, is true for seniors. Gerontologists have become increasingly aware of the importance of spirituality to the wellbeing of seniors, and seniors themselves reveal that when more focus is given to being rather than doing, the issues of spirituality take center stage. Anyone who is over fifty, dealing with aging parents or friends, or who works with elders will benefit from this retreat. Cost: $200. FMI/to register, call 284-5671 ; www.mariejosephspiritual.org. The Presence Radio Network is 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, www.thepresenceradio.org, on the app, or dial 605-475-8037 and listen on phones w/ unlimited minutes.

WELCOME! You enter this Church not as a stranger but as a guest of God. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into God’s presence, offering God your love and service. Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long-time residents, vacationers or new arrivals in the parish. We thank God for you! If you want to register in the parish or make a change, please complete this form and put it in the collection basket. You may also register online at our website, or email the parish office at [email protected].

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Parish & Family Life All men of Good Shepherd Parish are invited to join us for our new TMIY! Program, starting Sat., Jan. 14, titled, "The Bible and the Sacraments". “The Bible and the Sacraments is a dynamic video-based Bible study that dives into the mystery of these God-given channels of grace and illuminates the deeply scriptural roots of the sacraments. By examining the rich relationship between the Old and New Testaments and their connection to the rites of the Catholic Church, The Bible and the Sacraments reveals how God has always dealt with humanity in a sacramental manner. This visually stunning 11-lesson series explores the sacraments and shows how, finding their institution in Christ and their origin in salvation history, Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders are God’s gifts of life and love to His children.” **Meetings are Saturdays in the youth room downstairs at MHT. Liturgy of the Hours prayer begins at 6:30 am with Deacon Kevin; Coffee & Social time at 6:45; DVD Program begins at 7:00. FMI call Ken, 590-5805; or Dave, 590-5198. Be on the lookout for info on our 13 week Grieving Program starting Jan. 19, 2017. FMI or to sign up, we invite you to contact: 282-3321 ; goodshepherdparish.us.

Congratulations!!

The decision to marry is a very important moment in your life. If you are recently engaged or are planning a wedding in the Catholic Church in 2017, we invite you to join us for our Marriage Preparation program, which will begin March 18th, 2017. For more information on this or to talk to us about a date for your wedding, please call: 207-282-3321. We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:1 Pray & Play, Wednesdays at 9:00 am is for young people who can feel comfortable in bringing their joyful noise to Jesus in the tabernacle. The intent is to spend a few minutes interacting, playing, and singing in the living room downstairs; then moving upstairs to the side room where the tabernacle is in Most Holy Trinity Church to pray the Rosary in whole or part. A bonus is getting to develop a community of our youngest members within the parish. Babies and young children on up are welcome with caregivers or parents. Please go to the FB group "Pray And Play @ MHT In Saco" or contact LJ Gombar at [email protected] for more information.

Saco Food Pantry is in need of GOOD reusable plastic bags; they aren’t free anymore from Hannaford/ Shaws. Please donate some if you can. Donations to food pantries at all our churches: This week: canned tuna / canned chicken

January 8, 2017

Dementia Support Group - are you or someone you know in need of support or information? This is an ongoing support group for care-givers of people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Meets once/mo. FMI call Barbara at Community Partners in Biddeford, 229-4308.

Dementia Support Group at Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence in Portland meets on the second & fourth Thurs/mo, 4-5 pm in the main conference room. FMI email Agnes, [email protected].

Please join us for our Memory Café (Sponsored by Memory Works) at St. Andre Health Care: 407 Pool St., Biddeford First Thursday of Every month at 1:30 pm

Memory café’s are places where anyone with any form of memory loss can socialize, enjoy a light snack and fun activity with their care partner and others.” FMI contact Sherry Kessler, LSW, St. Andre Health Care [email protected] ; 207-282-5171. Next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is set for Lewiston on March 24-26. Want more joy and excitement in your marriage? As we meet the demands of daily life, it’s easy for our passion to give way to practicality. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Lewiston on March 24-26 can fan the fires of passion and excitement in your marriage. Sign up now to spend that weekend renewing and deepening your connection with each other. You’ll be glad you did! The registration fee is $50, and a freewill donation will be accepted at the end of the weekend. FMI or to register, call Bill & Coco Watkin at 668-4885 or visit www.wwmemaine.org. SAVE THE DATE: Catholic Women’s Conference on April 29, 2017, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Keynote Speaker: Leah Darrow, author & former model on America’s Next Top Model. The cost of the conference is $60, which includes a continental breakfast & lunch. Price is $60. Special student rate: $30. Stay tuned FMI to come. Saco Meals Program would like to welcome Jacqueline Newport as our new Program Manager. We are so happy she has stepped up to help our program run well and continue the good works of serving delicious, free meals to our community. Saco Meals is still in need of a person or couple to be present for the Thursday meal to ensure things run smoothly. If you have Thursday afternoons (12:30-6 pm) free and would like to work with a fantastic group of volunteers, please consider joining us. We could also use a dining room manager on Thursdays from 3-6 pm. Please contact Jacqueline at 207-604-0985 for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Rummage Sale Reopens on Wed., Jan. 11th: 12:30-2:30 pm At St. James Hall—Use the South St. Entrance. We are beginning our 76th year! Donations of saleable items accepted: M-F, 8 am to 3 pm Monies raised are donated to local charities for those in need. Check Channel 8 News for snow closings. FMI call Donna at 499-7490.

A Message for the New Year from Bishop Robert P. Deeley

Each year, the dawn of a new year inspires us to reflect on the blessings and graces of the past twelve months and to look ahead with the good intentions of being a better person. In that spirit, a worthy focus of our efforts in 2017 would be to remember the lessons learned during the recently concluded Jubilee Year of Mercy. The many corporal and spiritual works of mercy that were carried out in our diocese were transformative experiences for those who reached out to those facing need, and a renewal of hope and a connection to the merciful love of God for those who received. I am deeply grateful to God for how I have witnessed our clergy, parishioners, and community members live out this message of the mercy of the Gospel in so many ways. Though the jubilee year is over, join me in ensuring that its message and meaning carry on in 2017 and beyond. Be merciful to those in need, welcome immigrants and others who have come to our country seeking peace and a better life, recognize injustices and work to correct them, and defend the dignity of God’s gift of life. The year has reminded us to trust more deeply in God’s love for us and to turn more often to receive His mercy. Pope Francis opened the “door of mercy” to remind the world to experience God’s mercy. As a new year begins, let us commit to continuing to walk through that door by bringing love and mercy into our world. This is a resolution that truly allows us to live as Jesus taught and to witness to the message of the Gospel. Happy New Year! May you and your family know the blessing of the peace, love, and mercy that God gives us in Jesus.

Good Shepherd Parish

The Epiphany of the Lord

Knights & Daughters Corner Breakfast next Sunday, Jan. 15: KofC Council #2266, are hosting a breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 am in St. Margaret hall. The proceeds will be for Knights of Columbus charities. All are welcome! The Daughters of Isabella’s next meeting is 6 pm, Wed., Jan. 18, at Most Holy Trinity Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

WEST BROOK SKATING RINK (Pool Road, Biddeford) IS OPEN FOR THE 2017 SEASON! Hours:

Monday – Closed Tuesday *, Wednesday & Thursday – 3 pm to 7pm * Friday - 3 pm - 9 pm Saturday - Noon - 5 pm Saturday - 6 - 9 pm - Fundraising Events – (Cost varies) Sunday - 11 am - 6 pm Admission Prices: * Tuesday - Free Admission with a perishable item. Weekdays - $3.50, Weekends/Holidays/School Vaca Days - $4.00 There are designated areas for playing hockey or just enjoying the outdoor skating experience. Skate rentals are available. A fully stocked snack bar provides the opportunity to come in, take a break and warm up with hot chocolate. West Brook has something for all ages! The ice is great and so is the price! The Skating Rink is one of the many community projects of the St. Joseph Council of the KofC in cooperation with the City of Biddeford and is open as weather permits.

!WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ICE!

For more information contact West Brook Skating Rink President, Dave Gagnon at 468-0148 or call the rink directly at 284-9652.

Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair Final Numbers

Happy New Year! The numbers are in, and the fair committee is happy to report a total net income of $42,300.88 for the 2016 Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair. We could not have done it without all of you. Your encouragement, prayers, generosity, and thoughtfulness have really helped to make this Christmas Fair the best one on record for the Good Shepherd Parish. Thank you everyone! We are now focusing our efforts on the 2017 Christmas Fair. Keep in mind that many items in our local stores are now on Clearance, and many of the toys are on sale. Be sure to keep your receipts, since tax time for 2017 tax year is quite a ways off. Please ask your employer to keep us in mind for Charitable Giving in their annual planning for 2017. We will get back to you very soon with dates for our next Christmas Fair. But for now rest assured that you are all so appreciated, and we look forward to bringing you another fantastic Fair in the upcoming Christmas Season. May the Good Lord bless and keep you all in the palm of His hand. ~ Dan & Denise Bastarache & the entire Christmas Fair Committee. Congratulations to 50/50 Club December Winners: $500 - Doris Boucher; $250 - Claudette & Norman Perreault, Carlene Martel; $100 – Patricia & Gilbert Marcotte, Denis McDonald; $75 – Paul & Rita Howe, Yvonne Cantara; $50 – Florence Emond, David Dearborn. We would like to thank all who participate. Please ask a relative or a friend to join! Make checks payable to Good Shepherd Parish. Good luck to you in the next drawing (which will be around Feb. 1). Please, it is imperative to notify us of changes to your address or phone number. Call Diane, 282-5370 or Penny, 283-1200 or 282-6624.

Good Shepherd Parish 50/50 Club

Name_______________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ City________________________________________________ Telephone#__________________________________________ Please detach and return to Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St, Saco, ME 04072, or you can drop it in the collection basket at Mass in an envelope marked "50/50 Club." $5 a month, $30 for 6 months, $60 for a year.

January 8, 2017

Job Opening: Maintenance-Custodian Person: This is a part-time position for the parish, with the potential for full time. Please see the full job description at http://goodshepherdparish.us/employment-opportunities. Submit inquiries and resumes to [email protected] and reference Maintenance-Custodian Position.

Parking Alert: We understand during the winter months snow accumulation can reduce the normal amount of parking spaces available to parishioners. However, it is very important that your vehicles do not block entryways and walkways. This can be a matter of life and death, should emergency personnel be hampered from accessing our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation! Cemeteries of Good Shepherd Parish: St. Joseph / St. Mary Selecting a burial space should be your next investment. Choosing a burial place now is both a financial & peace of mind investment. A selection now will ease the burden on family members when the need arises. Easy monthly payments can be arranged. FMI call 282-0747. PARISH DONATIONS & CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS: Please be aware that the parish office can only track your offertory donations in our Parish Database when you use your OFFERTORY ENVELOPES! All donations received through your envelopes are recorded to your account. We are happy to provide you with a record of your donations if need be. We will begin processing requests in mid January, and prefer handling these via email in order to reduce administrative costs to the parish. Please email your request to [email protected] with 2016 GSP Contribution Statement in the subject line, or call 282-3321x105, leaving your name and Envelope ID please. Tax law requires that we acknowledge receipt of any single donation of $250 or more with a letter, which is standard procedure. However, smaller amounts donated by check to the collection basket that are not in Offertory Envelopes are not recorded, but simply are deposited to the bank. You must then rely on your canceled check and bank statements, as record for your donation. If you would like to receive Envelopes, please contact the parish office. For parishioners who donate through WESHARE, our online giving service, you are able to obtain your record of giving / donations directly from your WESHARE account. Thank you for your generosity and cooperation! Second Collection This Weekend - Religious Education Programs: This collection supports our Faith Formation programs by providing books, supplies and refreshments for class and meetings that help educate our children and youth in their Catholic Faith. Notes: The last weekend envelope in the current Offertory packet will be repeated in the next Offertory packet. This duplicate is intended to allow for delivery delays. Did you or someone you know move? We received over 300 pieces of mail back as undeliverable from our Increased Offertory Campaign. Please call the parish office at 282-3321 or email [email protected] to update your contact info.

WeShare, our Online Giving System, is easy to use! Go to www.goodshepherdparish.us, and under the "About Us" tab, click Online Giving. You can make a one-time or recurring donation using your credit card, checking or savings account. Check it out! Offertory Collection Report through Fiscal Year Week 25 & 26 *includes second collections Week Year to Date* Dec 17-18, 2016 $ 22,442 $ 702,368 Dec 19-20, 2015 $ 24,922 $ 720,123 Difference $ (2,480) $ (17,755) -2.5% Dec 24-25, 2016 $ 44,040 $ 746,408 Dec 26-27, 2015 **$ 55,922 $ 776,065 Difference $ (11,882) $ (29,657) -3.8% * Immaculate Conception $4,261 ** This amount noted for 2015 includes the Christmas collection.