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St. Matthew Parish
19 Dora Lane, Limerick, Maine 04048-3527
Tel. 207-793-2244 e-mail address: [email protected]
Fax # 207-793-2191 website: www.stmatthewlimerick.org
Diocese of Portland Diocesan website: www.portlanddiocese.net
We welcome you to the Catholic Community of
St. Matthew and the celebration of the Eucharist.
ST. MATTHEW PARISH STAFF:
Rev. Albert B. Colpitts, Pastor
Deacon Paul Lissandrello, Pastoral Associate
e-mail address: [email protected]
Linda Kilbride, Secretary/Bookkeeper
Deacon Paul Lissandrello, D.R.E.
Deacon Paul Lissandrello Altar Server Coord.
Gail Libby, Music Director, 793-8998
FINANCE COMMISSION:
Michael Faucher
Henry McKeown
Thomas Magno
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Bob Smyth, Grand Knight, 793-2378
BIRTHPLACE HELPLINE:
Abortion Alternatives/Project Rachel,
1-800-227-3002
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES:
8:00 a.m., Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday
BAPTISMS:
Parents who want to have their child(ren) baptized are
asked to please call the parish office (793-2244).
WEDDINGS:
Anyone planning to get married must call the parish
office at least SIX MONTHS PRIOR to the proposed
wedding date.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday at 3:00 p.m.,
AND ANYTIME BY APPOINTMENT.
NEW PARISHIONERS:
Welcome to St. Matthew Parish. Please fill out the Parish Membership Form below and drop it in the collection basket or mail to the parish office.
DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE:
324-1802 or 1-800-239-7298
We joyfully welcome back to the Church any of our brothers and
sisters who may have been away.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP:
Name ______________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _______________________________________________
Zip Code ___________________________________________
Phone No.___________________________________________
Check
______New Registration
______Change of Address
______Moving out of Parish
ST. MATTHEW CHURCH
LIMERICK
THIS IS THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT. THE SCRIPTURE READINGS BEGIN ON PAGE 65 OF THE MISSALETTE.
LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS THIS WEEKEND (CONT’D)
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Jackie Foglio
Brianna Bastarache (C)
Theodore LaFreniere (1)
Taylor Bastarache (2)
Patty O’Day-Senior Christian Silva (C)
Eva Niedermeyer (1)
Desiree Saucier (2)
USHERS THIS WEEKEND
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Kathryne McGuigan Sheldon by
T.J. Pawol
Thomas Hennessey by the family
Intentions of the parishioners
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday
8:00 a.m.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m.
Peter B. Mitchell by Paul & Beth Donovan
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Pat Magno, Craig Theriault
Carmen LePage, Tom Magno
Larry Hackett, Walter Sullivan
Roger Payeur, Paul Cote
Ron Bingham, John Oser
Jason Silva, Selina Scott
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD LEADER THIS WEEKEND
Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Nicole LeProhon
Pro-Life
Miraculous Medal Novena
Then a cloud came, casting a
shadow over them; then 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. - Mk 9:7-8
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. Intentions of Allison Romano by Henry
and Anita McKeown
Thursday
8:00 a.m. Rebecca Wiggs by her brother T.J. Pawol
Friday
8:00 a.m. Sr. Josephine and Sr. Vincentia Amoroso
by Frank & Betty Amoroso
MASS INTENTIONS NEXT WEEKEND (MAR. 7 & 8)
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Sunday:
John Gagne Jr. by the family
Roger & Dorothy Mojon Sr. by T.J. Pawol
Intentions of the parishioners
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION THIS
WEEKEND
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2015
Fred St. Laurent (H-B) - Joan St. Laurent (H-C)
Cecile Coffin (H-O) - Mary Davichick (B-O)
Debbie Francis (H-B) - Mark Francis (H-C)
Bob Smyth (H-O) - Elaine Roberge (B-O)
Laura May (H-B) - Kate Howard (H-C)
Elaine Bingham (H-O) - Mary Langlois (B-O)
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk
9:2-10
Monday:
Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday:
Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
Thursday:
Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
Friday:
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday:
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15,
19b-26, 39a, 40-42
©Liturgical Publications Inc
PARISH FINANCES
Amount needed weekly to operate parish
Offertory 2/22/15
BELOW GOAL
$ 3,900.00
2,874.00
$ -1,026.00
Collection for Native American & Black Missions $
848.00
LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS THIS WEEKEND
FEBRUARY OFFERTORY AS OF 2/22/15
BELOW GOAL
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
WHAT SHALL I BRING TO THE LORD, THE GOD OF HEAVEN,
WHEN I COME TO WORSHIP HIM? - Micah 6:6
Barbara Britten
Parker Dow (C)
Maria LePage (1)
Andrew LePage (2)
$11,855.50
$ -3,744.50
We will be most grateful if you would “make up” your offerings for the time you are away.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
IF YOU ARE COMING A LONG DISTANCE TO ATTEND MASS,
WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILDREN USE
THE RESTROOMS WHEN YOU GET HERE (BEFORE MASS),
IN ORDER TO AVOID HAVING TO LEAVE DURING MASS.
THANK YOU.
W.I.N.G.S.: This group will meet Wednesday, March 4,
from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3RD DEGREE: Members will
meet on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM “PROTECTING GOD’S
CHILDREN”, and in the interest of children’s safety, we ask that
children not be allowed to leave Mass to use the restrooms
downstairs, unless they are accompanied by an adult. Because we
are a public building, doors are required to be unlocked, allowing
entrance to all.
LECTORS: We ask that you please return the workbooks
each week so that they can be available to those who
are preparing to read the following week.
We will have EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
on First Friday, March 6, beginning after the 8:00
a.m. Mass—6:00 p.m. Please sign up in the
narthex to come and be with the Lord.
BENEDICTION AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS will take place on
Friday, March 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY
SOUP AND BREAD IN THE PARISH HALL.
CONFIRMATION/FIRST EUCHARIST
RETREAT: SATURDAY, March 7, from 8:30
a.m.—12 noon. CHILDREN PREPARING FOR
THE SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION
AND FIRST PENANCE, AND AT LEAST
ONE PARENT, SHOULD ATTEND.
LIGHTHOUSE
CATHOLIC
MEDIA:
Deepen
your
understanding of the Catholic faith by obtaining
Lighthouse CDs on a variety of topics presented by noted
Catholic speakers. Visit the Lighthouse display in the
Narthex.
Grades K-8
Grades 9—12
Adult Faith Sharing
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
1
8
1
8
1
Class 9:15-10:15 .a.m.
Class 9;15-10:15 a.m.
Session 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Session 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
9:15-10:15 a.m.
The Supper Committee for Waterboro, East
Waterboro, Newfield and West Newfield wish to
thank all those who helped with the Bean Supper
last week: Bakers, workers, callers, setup/
cleanup and all who attended. Congratulations to
Fred Ross, winner of the floral basket (door
prize), to Tom LePage, winner of $30.50 (50/50
drawing), and to Joe Estrella, winner of the grape vine wreath. The
supper netted $1,053.00. Wonderful job everyone!
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: This Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m., and each
Sunday through March 29, our Faith Formation program will sponsor the
DVD-based program, A Quick Journey through the Bible. Jeff Cavins,
formerly of EWTN, takes a chronological walk through the Bible story in a
way that reveals God’s plan for his creation; what went wrong at the
beginning and how God worked through history to reconcile his lost
children to himself.
RICE BOWLS: Join our parish community and more than 13,000
Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten
journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s rice bowl on the carts
in the narthex. Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives.
This week CRS Rice Bowl takes us to the coffee highlands of
Nicaragua, where we’re called to protect both the goodness of creation
and the livelihoods of struggling families. How will this week’s fast
remind us of the sacredness of God’s creation and our duty to protect it?
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: Please join us on Tuesday, March 3,
beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall for our March
Community Luncheon. Those attending are asked to please bring
a salad, casserole or dessert. BINGO for prizes is held after the
luncheon.
The High School Youth Ministry is again collecting
items for EASTER BASKETS. These are given out to
local families in our Food Pantry as well as extras to
local schools who are in need. If anyone knows of a
family in need, please let Deacon Paul know. We need
baskets, small toys, grass, lots of candy of all kinds,
and cellophane to cover them. We'd like to thank you
all in advance for your generosity. The box is in the
Narthex.
2ND COLLECTION: Next week’s second collection will be for
Capital Improvements.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEAT RAFFLE: The Knights of
Columbus will be selling chances on their annual Meat Raffle
next weekend, March 7 & 8.
First Prize:
40# Assorted Meats from Sleeper’s
Market, Limington
Second Prize: 20# Assorted Meats from Limerick
Supermarket
Chances are $1.00 each, or 7/$5.00. The drawing will take
place at the St. Patrick’s Dinner in the parish hall on Saturday,
March 14th. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST. MATTHEW’S FOOD
PANTRY.
Please include the following priests serving in our diocese in your daily
prayers this week:
Mar. 1
Mar. 2
Mar. 3
Mar. 4
Mar. 5
Mar. 6
Mar. 7
Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB
Rev. John Bacevicius OFM/Msgr. J. Joseph Ford
Rev. Renald Labarre/Rev. Andrew Bisson OFM
Rev. Alejandro DeJesus OSB/Rev. Paul Dumais
Msgr. Robert Lavoie/Rev. Claude Albert
Rev. Richard McLaughlin/Rev. Joel Cyr
Rev. Theodore Letendre FIC/Rev. Aurelijus Gricius OFM
Heavenly Father, during this penitential season, we pray that the Blood of
Jesus may kindle in the hearts of our priests the divine fire of Your love by
their devotion to the Eucharist.
Mother Catherine Aurelia, Foundress
VOCATION VIEW: “If God is with us, who can be against us?” Is the Lord
strengthening you to consider the grace of a vocation to the priesthood or
consecrated life? Call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at (207) 773-6471, email:
[email protected], or like us on facebook: VocationsME.
MARCH 1, 2015
FR. RICHARD A. NADEAU SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was
established in honor of our former Pastor, Father Richard Nadeau, to help
pay for education in Catholic secondary schools for deserving members of
St. Matthew Parish. It is an award given annually and made in the form of a
check sent directly to the Catholic secondary school attended. Application
forms are available in the parish office and are due back no later than 12:00
noon, Friday, May 1, 2015.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL PRAYER CHAIN RETREAT: How do we
best discern and follow God’s will for us in our lives? Retreat leader,
Brother Francis Blouin of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, will
guide us on the path of knowing and fulfilling God’s will during a
weekend of prayer and reflection. Place: Notre Dame Spiritual Center,
Alfred, Maine. Dates: Friday, March 20 thru Sunday, March 22nd.
Outdoors Stations of the Cross on Saturday. Donation: $130.00-full
retreat, $65.00 one day/night, $45.00 – day only. Sign-up in the Narthex
or contact Deacon Paul at 793-2244.
The Diocese of Portland is offering a pilgrimage to the World
Meeting of Families (WMOF) in
Philadelphia September 22-27. The group
will depart from Portland and travel by
deluxe motor coach to Philadelphia on
Tuesday, September 22. The pilgrimage is
being organized by Canterbury
Pilgrimages & Tours, Inc., and will be hosted by Bishop Robert
P. Deeley. Visit www.portlanddiocese.org/world-meeting families
for more information and a pilgrimage flyer. Slots are expected to
fill by Easter, so we encourage you to contact Canterbury
Pilgrimages & Tours as soon as possible at 1-800-653-0017. To
register online, visit www.groupminder.com/internet/resEvt.cfm?
cstId=101. .
PRESENCE RADIO NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS
As we begin this Lenten season let’s be reminded of the
precious gift we have in our Diocese. The gift of Catholic
radio. We are very blessed to have this powerful tool to
strengthen our faith 24 hours per day.
Maybe you, or
someone who has never listened, will turn the station on for
the first time and experience the life changing effects of
Catholic radio.
Week of Sunday, March 1, 2015
JOURNEY THROUGH LENT
with THE PRESENCE
The Presence Radio Network is your companion as you
journey through Lent. Listening to Catholic radio is a
great way to strengthen your faith and build your
relationship with Christ during this Lenten season. Tune to
your local radio station, listen online at www.thepresence.fm,
or add the TuneIn app to your smartphone and listen
anywhere.
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, 89.5 FM in
Greater Augusta, 97.5FM in Fort Kent ~ Affiliate
MARCH 1, 2015
ENCOUNTER AFTERNOON IN SANFORD: On March 8th, St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Parish will host an encounter afternoon entitled “Walk Beside Me: Don’t Go
Through Separation or Divorce Alone”, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the St.
Ignatius Gym/Cafeteria on 25 Riverside Avenue in Sanford. All are welcome to
attend this afternoon of fellowship with a caring group of people who understand
what you are going through. You will discover helpful, practical information and
receive support for the challenges you are facing. The event will be led by
presenters Kathy and Martin McKeon of DivorceCare. To register, contact Diana
L’Heureux at (207) 608-2581 or [email protected]. Attendance is free, but
donations for the program will be happily accepted.
HELP CELEBRATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SISTERS
OF MERCY IN MAINE-SUBMIT YOUR MEMORIES! 2015 is a
special year for the Sisters of Mercy as it marks 150 years of service in
Maine. As part of our celebration, we are collecting memories from all
those who wish to share stories about a particular mission or a special
sister who touched their lives. Our plan is to create a keepsake booklet
from this collection of letters, reminiscences, and reflections. Would you
like to be part of this piece of Mercy history? If so, please send your
memories by mail to the Sisters of Mercy – Northeast Community, 966
Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103, or by email to
[email protected]. Please be sure to include your contact
information in your submission. Thank you. Submissions are due by May
1, 2015.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
NEXT WEEKEND (MARCH 7 & 8)
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Linda Lanoue (H-B) - Mary Davichick (H-C)
Anita McKeown (H-O) - Henry McKeown (B-O)
John DeBartolo (H-B) - Priscilla DeBartolo (H-C)
Elaine Roberge (H-O) - Sheila Foley (B-O)
Laura Marchessault (H-B) - Linda Dumont (H-C)
Pat Kalinoski (H-O) - Mary Langlois (B-O)
LECTORS & ALTAR SERVERS
NEXT WEEKEND (MARCH 7 & 8)
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sandra Snyder
Parker Dow (C)
Isabelle Keim (1)
Camden Bibro (2)
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Jerry Cote
10:30 a.m.
Pat Lissandrello
Brianna Bastarache (C)
Taylor Bastarache (1)
Josie Ring (2)
Joshua Boynton (C)
Desiree Saucier (1)
Rachel LeProhon (2)
USHERS NEXT WEEKEND (MARCH 7 & 8)
Saturday
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Joe Estrella, Keith Albert
Geri Terravecchia, Jack Brown
Greg LePage, Paul Cote
Richard Sevigny, Arthur Roberge
Holly Gillingham, George Duranleau
Charles Tibbetts, John Gillingham
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD LEADER (MARCH 8)
Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Janet Sherburne