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February 22, 2015
1st Sunday of Lent
Index
Message From Pope Francis
on Lent 2015
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Announcements/Sacraments
Pg 3
Rediscover The Bible
Pg 4
Lent Small Group
Faith Sharing Materials
Pg 5-8
Social Justice & Peace
Knights of Columbus
Lifelong Faith Formation
Pg 9
Mass Intentions
& Parish Calendar
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Business & Pastoral Offices (M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm)
266 Foreside Road Falmouth, Maine 04105
Phone: 207-847-6890 or [email protected]
www.pothe.org
Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE
FRANCIS FOR LENT 2015
“Make
your hearts firm” (Jas 5:8)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each
communities and every believer. Above all it is a “time of
grace” (2 Cor 6:2). God does not ask of us anything that he
himself has not first given us. “We love because he first has
loved us” (1 Jn 4:19). He is not aloof from us. Each one of us
has a place in his heart. He knows us by name, he cares for us
and he seeks us out whenever we turn away from him. He is
interested in each of us; his love does not allow him to be
indifferent to what happens to us. Usually, when we are
healthy and comfortable, we forget about others (something
God the Father never does): we are unconcerned with their
problems, their sufferings and the injustices they endure…
Our heart grows cold. As long as I am relatively healthy and
comfortable, I don’t think about those less well off. Today,
this selfish attitude of indifference has taken on global
proportions, to the extent that we can speak of a
globalization of indifference. It is a problem which we, as
Christians, need to confront.
When the people of God are converted to his love, they
find answers to the questions that history continually raises.
One of the most urgent challenges which I would like to
address in this Message is precisely the globalization of
indifference.
Indifference to our neighbor and to God also represents a
real temptation for us Christians. Each year during Lent we
need to hear once more the voice of the prophets who cry
out and trouble our conscience. God is not indifferent to our
world; he so loves it that he gave his Son for our salvation. In
the Incarnation, in the earthly life, death, and resurrection of
the Son of God, the gate between God and man, between
heaven and earth, opens once for all. The Church is like the
hand holding open this gate, thanks to her proclamation of
God’s word, her celebration of the sacraments and her
witness of the faith which works through love (cf. Gal 5:6).
A merciful heart does not mean a weak heart. Anyone who
wishes to be merciful must have a strong and steadfast heart,
closed to the tempter but open to God. A heart which lets
itself be pierced by the Spirit so as to bring love along the
roads that lead to our brothers and sisters. And, ultimately, a
poor heart, one which realizes its own poverty and gives
itself freely for others.
During this Lent, then, brothers and sisters, let us all ask
the Lord: Make our hearts like yours (Litany of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus). In this way we will receive a heart which is
firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is
not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization of
indifference.
It is my prayerful hope that this Lent will prove spiritually
fruitful for each believer and every ecclesial community. I
ask all of you to pray for me. May the Lord bless you and Our
Lady keep you.
From the Vatican, 4 October 2014
FRANCIS
February 22, 2015
Holy Martyrs of North America Church
266 Foreside Rd, Falmouth 04105
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30am, 10:30 am & 5:30 pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 am
Sacred Heart Church
326 Main St, Yarmouth
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:15 am
St. Gregory Church
St. Jude Church
24 North Raymond Rd, Gray
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am
Monday & Friday 8:00 am
34 Main St. Freeport
Sunday 9:30 am
Sacraments
Baptism- Please contact Deacon Dennis.
Confessions-Saturdays at 3:15pm (HM, SG, SH )
First Eucharist or Confirmation– Contact Faith Formation
Marriage- Contact Deacon Dennis 6 months in advance
Anointing of the Sick- Please contact the on-call priest when you
know you will be admitted to the hospital, you are confined to home,
or a family member wants to receive the sacrament.
Funeral– Contact the Parish Office.-
Communications
New to the Parish? Contact the Parish office or www.pothe.org
Livestreamed Mass– All Holy Martyrs Church Masses
TV Mass Channel 5:-Sundays at 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Presence Maine Catholic Radio 106.7 & 89.7 FM
Facebook: Parish of the Holy Eucharist
Instagram: @HolyEuchParish
Flock notes: Get the bulletin via email (PoTHE notes)
Clergy
Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Peter Kaseta, OFM Cap, PV [email protected]
Deacon Dennis Popadak
[email protected]
Fr. Robert Vaillancourt
Fr. Richard McLaughlin
[email protected]
[email protected]
Administration
Linda Howard: Finance Office
[email protected]
Wendy Morrissette: Communication Director
[email protected]
Elizabeth Rosquete: Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Lifelong Faith Formation
Georgette Dionne: Director [email protected]
Tracy Winkeler: Youth Coordinator
[email protected]
Elizabeth Muentener: Catechetical Leader
[email protected]
Music Ministry
Josephina Kilroy: HM 4:00, 8:30,10:30 [email protected]
Danielle Ogden: HM 5:30pm
[email protected]
Ron Siviski: SH:(all masses)
[email protected]
Chip Carney: SG:8:30am
[email protected]
David Bertoletti: SG:4:00pm
[email protected]
Sharyl Webster: SJ:9:30am
[email protected]
Jennifer Runge: Making Music/Praying Twice
[email protected]
Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2015
Announcements
& Sacraments
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New Parishioners
DIVORCE MINISTRY: The Catholic’s Divorce Survival
Guide was created to bring hope and healing to divorced
and separated Catholics. With the help of counselors,
theologians, and priests, you can go from pain and
loneliness to hope and healing
• Experience personal healing and hope.
• Gain wisdom and comfort from others who
share your experiences.
• Obtain an understanding of the annulment
process.
Limited Space: Tuesdays March 3– May 19th. 6:308:30pm at Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth.
Call us at #847-6890 to register or for more information.
Beyond the snowbanks...Spring Habitat Walks
Meetings are already taking place for several events in support
of Habitat for Humanity. These are particularly relevant in our
area because of the large housing project under way in
Freeport. In early February, an announcement was also made
about a new building project in Scarborough involving 13
housing units. Our churches help fundraising efforts with
volunteers for planning, participants at the events and people
to pledge financial support. Mark your Spring calendar ~ Good Friday Habitat Walk - April 3 - a full day of hiking
opportunity in Yarmouth and Cumberland and between the two
towns along Greely and Tuttle Roads.
Spring Race/Walk in Falmouth - Saturday morning, May 9. This
annual fundraising effort will take place along Route 88/
Foreside Road. It will be launched from St. Mary’s Episcopal
Church, Falmouth, and will involve our Parish. At this time, we
are asking parishioners, especially at Holy Martyrs to consider
helping with preparation in a monthly meeting held at St.
Mary’s by Anne Lafond. The Parish office and Social Justice
Commission can provide more details on these activities.
Eric Theriault !
Brent Noyes and Jacqueline
Leveroni and their daughter !
RECEIVED SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
SH Owen Gagnon
Congratulations on you Marriage
HM Thomas Kalinoski and Megan Bagdon
RECEIVING EUCHARIST AT HOME: The winter has
been harsh, and though homebound
parishioners may be viewing the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass on TV, they may also
want to receive Holy Communion. Through
a visit from an Extraordinary Minister of
Holy Communion, this is possible . If there
is a family member or a friend who wants
to receive Holy Communion, please contact either Pat or
Manen Clements, 846-3493, or the Parish Office at 8476890. There are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion in each of the four communities
ANNOUNCEMENT: Monsignor Paul
Stefanko's mother, Elizabeth Stefanko,
passed away on February 6. As former
Pastor at Sacred Heart Church and having
many friends in the Parish we wanted to let you
know. The funeral was held at St, Ladislaus Church,
Norwalk, Connecticut, on Thursday, February 12th.
Please pray for our living priests in our diocese.
Join Catholic ‘s around the diocese in supporting our priests with our prayers.
We pray that God may help them grow in holiness and through their holiness lead many to Christ.
Saturday
Feb 21
Sunday
Feb 22
Monday
Feb 23
Tuesday
Feb 24
Wednesday
Feb 25
Thursday
Feb 26
Friday
Feb 27
Saturday
Feb 28
Rev. Hilary
Cameron
Rev.John
Davis
Rev. Scott
Mower
Msgr Paul
Stefanko
Rev. Arthur
Pechillo
Rev Kevin
Martin
Rev Gabriel
Baltrusaitis,
Rev. Richard
Rice
Rev.
Bertrand
Poussard
Rev. John
McHugh
OFM Cap
Rev. David
Schlaver,CSC
Rev Paul
Sullivan
Rev. Reginald
Brissette
Rev Thomas
Lee
V. Rev.
Philip A.
Tracy
Rev. John
Feeney
A ministry of the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood, 166 State street, Portland, Maine
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Sunday
March 1
Bishop Joseph
J. Gerry OSB
Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2015
February–Rediscover the Bible
Week Four– Faith Sharing with the Bible
Rediscover Parish Event
Continue your Education
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Bible Blueprint
Lenten Teaching Mass
Gain a deeper understanding of the
Eucharist through the experiencing
of a…
Teaching Mass with Fr. Daniel!
Saturday, March 14, 4:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend Mass and
learn more about how and why we celebrate
Mass!
!
!
Why Be Catholic?!
For those who aren't Catholic, it may not be apparent why one
should embrace the Catholic Faith. In this inspiring presenta$on, bestselling author Patrick Madrid gives compelling biblical
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!
A Catholic’s Guide to Understanding and
Embracing God’s Word
By Joe Paprocki, DMin
Explore this fun and informative approach to
understanding the Bible. Joe
Paprocki is a best-selling
author, speaker, and national
consultant for faith formation
at Loyola Press. He has 30
years of experience in
ministry for children, teens,
and adults. In this particular
book, he uses a “blueprint”
metaphor to help us gain a solid understanding
of the structure and organization of the Bible.
Along with clear help in deepening our
understanding of the Bible, Paprocki uses
imagery, witty humor, and sidebars to further
stress the important points of his book.
The Bible Blueprint is a friendly guide to God’s Word which
individuals and families will appreciate and which can serve as
a path to a deeper relationship with Christ.
Books will be available at all 4 churches. The
suggested donation of $5.00 can be placed in the
envelope and left in the collection basket or dropped
off at Parish Office: 266 Foreside Rd. Falmouth.
Topics for February
Parishioner Comments!
Week 1—How Catholics Read the Bible
Week 2—Daily Reading of the Bible
Week 3—Understanding the
New & Old Testament
Week 4— Faith Sharing with the Bible
This CD was awesome I'll be listening again
and again! It gave logical, biblical reasons to
be and stay Catholic. !
Peggy Finksburg, MD!
Very inspiring! Patrick's solid understanding
of our Faith makes me want to learn more
and follow his example. !
http://pothe.org/rediscover-event
The Month of March—Rediscover Lent
www.pothe.org
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2015
Parish of the Holy Eucharist
Small Group Faith Sharing Material
2nd Sunday of Lent—March 1, 2015
Sunday Readings
Again the LORD’s messenger called to Abraham from
heaven and said: “I swear by myself, declares the LORD,
that because you acted as you did in not withholding from
me your beloved son, I will bless you abundantly and make
your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and
the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take
possession of the gates of their enemies, and in your
descendants all the nations of the earth shall find
blessing—all this because you obeyed my command.”
The Word of the Lord
Opening Prayer
O God, who have commanded us
to listen to your beloved Son,
be pleased, we pray,
to nourish us inwardly by your word,
that, with spiritual sight made pure,
we may rejoice to behold your glory.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God,
for ever and ever. AMEN
QUESTION FOR UNDERSTANDING
Can you connect the story of Abraham and Isaac with
Jesus?
QUESTION FOR DISCUSSION
If God were to test you, how obedient in faith would you
be? What would be easy? What would be difficult?
(source: The Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition)
Mass Readings
Reading 1
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
God put Abraham to the test. He called to him, “Abraham!”
“Here I am!” he replied. Then God said: “Take your son
Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of
Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a
height that I will point out to you.” When they came to the
place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar
there and arranged the wood on it. Then he reached out
and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the LORD’s
messenger called to him from heaven, “Abraham,
Abraham!” “Here I am!” he answered. “Do not lay your
hand on the boy,” said the messenger. “Do not do the least
thing to him. I know now how devoted you are to God,
since you did not withhold from me your own beloved son.”
As Abraham looked about, he spied a ram caught by its
horns in the thicket. So he went and took the ram and
offered it up as a holocaust in place of his son.
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“LIVING” STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Come and support our youth and pray the stations as
they lead the community in the Living Stations of the
Cross. The youth will be performing the Stations of the
Cross three Friday nights during Lent. (This will be in
place of regular stations of the cross)
March 6 at 5:30 PM at St. Jude, Freeport
March 13 at 5:30 PM at St. Gregory, Gray
March 20 at 5:30 PM at Sacred Heart, Yarmouth
March 27 at 6:30PM at Holy Martyrs, Falmouth
The Stations of the Cross will be followed by a family
meal.
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
Responsorial Psalm
1st Sunday of Lent
Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
I believed, even when I said,
“I am greatly afflicted.”
Precious in the eyes of the LORD
is the death of his faithful ones.
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
O LORD, I am your servant;
I am your servant, the son of your handmaid;
you have loosed my bonds.
To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving,
and I will call upon the name of the LORD.
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
My vows to the LORD I will pay
in the presence of all his people,
In the courts of the house of the LORD,
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
Reading 2
Romans 8: 31B-34
Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against
us? He who did not spare his own Son but handed him
over for us all, how will he not also give us everything
else along with him? Who will bring a charge against
God’s chosen ones? It is God who acquits us, who will
condemn? Christ Jesus it is who died—or, rather, was
raised— who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed
intercedes for us.
The Word of the Lord
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
What is your reaction to what God has done?
Gospel
Mark 9:2-10
Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a
high mountain apart by themselves. And he was
transfigured before them, and his clothes became
dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach
them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses,
and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to
Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us
make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for
Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.
Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the
cloud came a voice, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to
him.” Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw
anyone but Jesus alone with them. As they were coming
down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate
what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of
Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to
themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
The Gospel of the Lord
Lenten Retreat for…
Mothers & Daughters
Grand-mothers & Grand-daughters
Ages 10 and beyond!!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Holy Martyrs Church
10:30 am – 3:45 pm
Mass follows at 4:00 pm
QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING
What is St. Paul trying to communicate to us about the
extent of God’s relationship with us?
Limited space
Led by Georgette Dionne
Please register at 553-9076 or at
[email protected]
ST. GREGORY CHURCH, Gray
8:00 AM—Monday & Friday
SACRED HEART CHURCH,
Yarmouth
8:15 AM—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH, Falmouth
5:30pm—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
(Mass for individuals and families after work and school)
On Fridays, Mass is followed by a simple meatless
meal in the church hall and then there are Stations
of the Cross in church.
During Lent, there will NOT be a 7:30 AM Mass at
Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth.
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February 22, 2015
Adoration on Mondays at
Holy Martyrs Church
Falmouth
Be still and know that I am God. . In this very noisy
world, consider spending some quiet time with the
Lord during this Lenten season. One hour a week
in quiet prayer, reflection and spiritual reading can
till the soil of our souls to open ourselves up to God.
Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited at 3:00 PM.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration
are available Mondays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
Parish Social Justice Programs
Love, Grow, Serve
Giving of your Time and Talent for others
HAITI TRIP PRESENTATION
Please join us to hear about our trip
to Haiti and how you can help
support our efforts moving forward.
February 22nd
9:30am: St. Jude Church, Freeport
11:30am: Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth
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~ St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen at the
Portland Cathedral - practical clothing,
especially for men.
~ Thrift shops managed by Catholic
Charities,781-8550, Sisters of Mercy, Good
Cause, Forest Avenue, Portland, 772-4903,
Freeport Community Service, 865- 3985.
~ Friendship House 30 Lincoln St. Portland is a
home for men seeking to overcome addictions.
Monthly meals provided 1st Wed of the month.
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Six food pantries in our Parish area
All basic food, personal care, household paper
products are needed. Volunteering for staffing
during hours of operation or
collecting/stocking of shelves
are also possible places to give
of your time. (Freeport
Community Pantry; Yarmouth
Community Pantry at First Parish Church;
Cumberland Pantry at the town hall, Falmouth
Food Pantry at Town Hall, Gray Food Pantry at
the First Congregational Church, New
Gloucester Food Pantry)
Www.pothe.org/social-justice-and –peace
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February 22, 2015
QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING
What is the meaning of the presence of Moses and Elijah
during the Transfiguration of Jesus?
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
If this event was to encourage the disciples on their way to
Jerusalem and to strengthen them for what will happen
there, how would you have been affected by it had you
been there?
Please watch the reflection on the weekly readings
prepared by the staff at Parish of the Holy Eucharist. It
can be found on the parish website at www.pothe.org or
you may obtain copies of the DVD at the parish office.
Commentary—Echoing God’s Word
by Fr. Clem Thibodeau
Mark:
Mark anticipates already the scene on Mount Calvary
where Jesus will be revealed in glory as his heart is pierced
with the centurion's lance. Jesus is very explicit in pointing to
his death and resurrection as the final revelation and
meaning of his life and his teaching. This is the measure of
God's love for his faithful people.
On Mount Sinai, Moses, too, was transfigured in glory. Where
God is, his servants become radiant. From the cloud we hear
the same voice we heard at his baptism, with the addition
that we should “listen to him,” as was said of Moses
(Deuteronomy 18: 15). Moses represents the Law, Torah;
Elijah represents the prophets. The booths which Peter
proposes are signs of God's dwelling in the midst of his
people. Jesus says that this divine presence cannot be
complete until his death and resurrection have occurred.
Disciples need to be nourished by the Master. We cannot
long continue in discipleship without being fed by the power
and spirit of the one whom we follow. Christian disciples must
stay close to Christ, must continue to listen to his teaching,
must observe the power of his works, must recline at table
with him and lay their heads on his breast. In the Church
community, we encounter him in intimacy. We listen to him in
the Scriptures proclaimed. We receive power and authority
from outpourings of his Spirit. We share his Body and Blood
in Eucharist. We commune with him in prayer. Thus, the
disciples of today also are nurtured and strengthened. They
too are transformed into his likeness. Mark uses every
occasion to teach the disciples of Jesus, those who lived in
the last quarter of the first Christian century. He has Jesus
teaching his disciples so that the disciples of every age after
that will also be taught by Jesus. His disciples are most often
slow to understand and quite dimwitted. Mark is saying
something about disciples in his day, and ours!
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2015
Conclude with Closing Prayer
Genesis:
The Book of Genesis is not just an ordinary history of our
origins as a human race, not even just the story of the origins
of the Jewish people. It is not history in the sense in which
we know it today. Genesis is primarily a testament or a
religious witness account of origins. The values and
commitments underlying the narratives are the message, not
the brute facts. These are faith stories, treasured by a faithful
people, for the sake of handing on the faith from one
generation to the other. Christians read Genesis with a still
further meaning. For example, Abraham represents God the
Father who is willing to give up what is the very dearest to
him, his own son. In the Christian Scriptures, God will literally
give up the life of his Son, Jesus Christ, to death on the
cross. We are stunned into silence at the sacrifice of the Son
of God. We stand in silent awe as Abraham raises the knife
over the chest of his only son, Isaac. We do not understand
either scene. We simply bow our heads and obey!
It is truly right and just,
our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Christ our Lord.
For after he had told the disciples of his coming Death,
on the holy mountain he manifested to them his glory,
to show, even by the testimony of the law and the prophets,
that the Passion leads to the glory of the Resurrection. AMEN
(source: The Preface for Eucharistic Prayer for the weekend Mass
found in The Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition)
Credits
Opening Prayer. Missale Romanum, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2008. Roman Missal,
Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, 2011.
Readings for Mass. Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the
United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC.
Commentary and Catholic Doctrine. Echoing God’s Word. © 2013 Rev. Clement D.
Thibodeau, 12 St. Anne Ave., Caribou, ME 04736 All rights reserved
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Lenten Teaching Mass
Romans:
Gain a deeper understanding of
the Eucharist through the
experiencing of aA
In the Letter to the Romans, St. Paul presents a highlyrefined theological discourse. Following the style and form of
public debates in the Greek world, Paul lays out the teaching
that Christians have nothing to fear from persecutions since
God has already proved his love for them by sending his Son
to the Hill of Calvary, just as Abraham brought his son to the
mountain for sacrifice.
Teaching Mass with Fr. Daniel!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
4:00 pm
Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth
Parish Meals on Fridays
during Lent
Simple Meatless Meals
On Fridays during Lent:
SACRED HEART CHURCH, Yarmouth
Everyone is welcome to attend Mass and learn
more about how and why we celebrate Mass!
SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION &
EUCHARIST
8:15 AM—followed by a simple breakfast
RETREAT FOR CHILDREN
ST. GREGORY CHURCH, Gray
!
5:30 PM—followed by simple meatless meal in the hall
Saturday, March 14
1:30 - 4:00 pm
ST. JUDE CHURCH, Freeport
Teaching Mass at 4:00
Holy Martyrs Church
5:30 PM —followed by simple meatless meal in the hall
HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH, Falmouth
For ages 7-9
6:30 PM—after the 5:30 Mass and meal in the hall
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At least one adult must accompany each child.
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2015
Lifelong Faith Formation
Social
Justice & Peace
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CUMBERLAND/FALMOUTH FOOD PANTRIES: : We are all
feeling the affects of this brutal winter--oil,plowing and
other expenses have certainly cut into family budgets.
The pantries have seen a 23% increase
in families needing help compared to
January/February last year! Your
continuing donations of food and house
essentials are seriously needed!! Thank
you for your caring assistance--they are
GOD SENT-- Jack Mullin
St. VINCENT de PAUL CLOTHING PROGRAM: You have
become a very major source of keeping hundreds of
people warm this cold, snowy winter. The heavy
jackets, pants, hats mittens and socks have been
exactly what have been needed--your
donations have been distributed--FREE-- to
entire families! YOU are truly LIFE SAVERS-THANK YOU!!Jack Mullin
Supporting Families in Need - Our Parish has
recently made donations to local food pantries and to a
project supplying wood for heating homes during this
rough winter. ! The following actions were taken:
donations of $200 each to the food pantries in Freeport,
Yarmouth, Cumberland and Gray; a donation of $200 to
the wood project associated with the Cumberland
Congregational Church. In the latter case, volunteers
maintain a firewood supply through the work of church
volunteers. They obtain offers of tree lots which need
to be cut and obtain firewood from this timber. Cords
of wood are donated to needy families and some are
also sold in order to raise operating funds. thank you.
The next Youth Ministry meeting will be Sunday, March
1st starting at 6:30pm, after the 5:30 mass.
28 men attended That Man Is You! on February 7th. Our
video and discussions were about BECOMING A MAN
AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART, and how we can prepare for
the Lenten Season. Make plans to join us Saturday,
February 28th @ 6:45AM at Sacred Heart in Yarmouth.
SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION &
EUCHARIST
RETREAT FOR CHILDREN
!
Saturday, March 14
1:30 - 4:00 pm
Teaching Mass at 4:00
Holy Martyrs Church
For ages 7-9
At least one adult must accompany each child.
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Knights of Columbus
Sunday February 22nd, 2015 :Panera Coffee and Pastry Social at Holy Martyr’s and Sacred Heart after the Sunday Masses.!!
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Sunday February 22nd, 2015: Council members will travel to Togus to participate in the 9 AM Mass with the Disabled Veterans of
Togus. For more information please call Grand Knight Denis at 838-6207. Car pool will be available.!
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!Thursday February 26th, 2015: Panera Bread Run. If you have time and can help Please contact Recorder Peter Tommila
@ 916-799-0513 or GK Denis Dancoes@ 838-6207, and let them know when you will be available to help.!
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Saturday February 28th, 2015: Panera Bread Run. If you have time and can help Please contact Recorder Peter Tommila
@ 916-799-0513 or GK Denis Dancoes@ 838-6207, and let them know when you will be available to help.!
!
Knights of the Month for February
George Ventresca
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Family of the Month for February
Joseph Mathew and Wife Doris
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
1st Sunday of Lent
Parish Calendar
Saturday,
6:45am
2:00pm
3:15pm
3:15pm
3:15pm
February 21st
SH Hall
That Man is You!
HM Hall
ICDA Meeting/Mass/Social
HM Church Confessions: Fr. Kaseta
SH Church
Confessions: Fr. Greenleaf
SG Church
Confessions: Fr. McLaughlin
Sunday, February 22nd
8:00am
SJ Church
Choir Practice
9:30am
SG Church
Haiti Trip Presentation
11:30am HM Church Haiti Trip Presentation
6:30pm
HM Hall NO Youth Ministry NO Youth Ministry
7:00pm
Cathedral in Portland Rite of Election
Monday, February 23rd
8:00am
HM Chapel Adoration (until 8:00pm)
4:15pm
HM Rms
Faith Formation (ages 5-12)
February 22, 2015
Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 21st
4:00pm HM
Fr. G Yvonne Tardy by her family
4:00pm SH
Fr. M Deceased Family & Friends of Roger &
Jane Beaulieu
4:00pm SG
Fr. K Geraldine Kisielewski by Maggie Collins
Sunday, February 22nd
8:00am
SH
Fr. M Special Intention for Drug Addicts
8:30am
HM
Fr. G Parishioners
8:30am
SG
Fr. K The Family of Viviana Griffin
9:30am
SJ
Fr. M Madeline Libby by Fernande Jacques
10:30am HM
Fr. G Joanne Marr by Jeannine Paulin & Family
11:00am SH
Fr. K John Allen Godsoe by The Snow Family
5:30pm HM
Fr. G Joseph & Veretta Berg
by Morrissette Family
Monday, February 23rd
Tuesday, February 24th
8:00am
SG
Fr. K The Family of Susan Bemnner
9:30am
HM Chapel Contemplative Prayer Group
5:30pm HM
Fr. G The Kilroy Family
5:30pm
SJ Hall
Faith Formation (ages 8-9)nonsacprep
Tuesday, February 24th
Wednesday, February 25th
8:15am
SH
Fr. G Robert B Noyes by Edward L. Dilworth, Jr
9:00am
SH Conf Rm Spiritual Mountaineers:
5:30pm HM
Fr. G Annette Slowinski by The Denoia Family
Morning Glory Prayer Group
Wednesday, February 25th
10:15am HM RM 5
Making Music/Praying Twice
8:15am
SH
Fr. K Julian Weinkle by the Snow Family
6:00pm
HM Church Evenings of Recollection (Men)
5:30pm HM
Fr. G Kerri Douglas & Paul Cyr
6:00pm
SJ Hall
Faith Formation (ages 7-9 &10-13)
7:00pm
SG Church
Choir Practice
Thursday, February 26th
7:00pm
SH Church
Choir Practice
8:15am
SH
Fr. K Cynthia Singuglia
by Catherine & Michael Gentile
Thursday, February 26th
5:30pm HM
Fr. G William Jennings Maddox by Dale Hahn
6:30am
SH Conf Rm Book Club
Friday, February 27th
6:00pm
SH Hall
K of C District Winter Meeting
6:30pm
HM Conf
Worship & Spirituality Meeting
8:00am
SG
Fr. K Deceased Family & Friends of
6:30pm
SJ Hall
Finance Council
Tania & Joseph Powers
5:30pm HM
Fr. G Deceased Family & Friends of
Friday, February 27th
Mr & Mrs Bruce White
8:15am
SH Church
Stations of the Cross
8:45am
SH Hall
Meatless Breakfast
Saturday, February 28th
5:30pm
SJ Church
Stations of the Cross
4:00pm HM
Fr. V SI for Mary Anne & Earl Griffin
5:30pm
SG Church
Stations of the Cross
by Kate Griffin
6:00pm
SJ Hall
Meatless Meal
4:00pm SH
Fr. K The Busby Family by Mr & Mrs Don Storey
6:00pm
SG Hall
Meatless Meal
4:00pm SG
Fr. G PFC John A Allen, Jr
by Jeanne & Chuck Meuse
6:00pm
HM Hall
Meatless Meal
6:30pm
HM Church Stations of the Cross
Sunday, March 1st
Saturday, February 28th
8:00am
SH
Fr. K Harold & Rita P’Connell
6:45am
SH Hall
That Man is You!
by Jim & Gail O’Connell
2:00pm
HM Hall
ICDA Meeting/Mass/Social
8:30am
HM
Fr. V Jim Caldwell by Sharon Leskanic
3:15pm
HM Church Confessions: Fr. Kaseta
8:30am
SG
Fr. G Parishioners
3:15pm
SH Church
Confessions: Fr. Greenleaf
9:30am
SJ
Fr. K Knights of Columbus Council #15791
3:15pm
SG Church
Confessions: Fr. McLaughlin
10:30am HM
Fr. V John Theriault by George & Karen Spino
11:00am SH
Fr. G Kathryn Oullette by Amy Saffran
5:30pm HM
Fr. G Deceased Family & Friends of
Charlotte O’Donovan
Readings for the Week of February 22, 2015
Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12
Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk
9:2-10
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