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Parish of the Holy Eucharist Holy Martyrs Sacred Heart St Gregory St Jude April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter
Parish of the Holy Eucharist Holy Martyrs Sacred Heart St Gregory St Jude
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter
Parish of the Holy Eucharist Disciple Maker Index Survey Follow up
"Go therefore and make disci-ples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fa-ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have com-manded you. And behold, I am with you always, even until the end of the age." - Matthew 28:19-20
Dear Parish Family, In this joyous season of Easter, I
am excited to announce that the Parish of the Holy Eucharist Parish Survey Team has completed the first phase of its exciting journey to discover how the mission of our parish can be lived more fully. The goal was for us to better meet the needs of our parish community and those we serve.
As part of a diocesan-wide planning effort, led by Catholic Leadership Insti-tute of Philadelphia, the 14-member planning team was comprised of parish-ioners and clergy. The team graciously offered their time and talents to partici-
pate in an eight month process of draft-ing a priority plan geared towards help-ing to better make our parish a healthy and vibrant place of welcome and growth.
The planning process consisted of
four primary areas of discernment which included constructing our: 1. Parish Purpose Statement 2. Parish Vision for the future 3. Primary Goals for achieving this
Vision 4. Implementation strategies within a
five-year time frame
During this planning process… • Our parish team met on a regular
basis to accomplish the goals of the process along with members from All Saints Parish (who were partici-pating in the same process)
• The members studied the results of the survey completed by pa-rishioners in the Spring of 2017. This survey gauged where parish-ioners are on their individual faith journey and how the parish can better foster their personal growth.
• Our plan has recently been ap-proved by Bishop Deeley. We will soon be presenting it to the parish.
St. Gregory Eucharistic Adoration
Kelli Antonson SJ Katherine Coster HM Georgette Dionne SJ Francis Fedrizzi SJ Catherine Gentile SH
Mark Kostin SH Sharon Leskanic HM Joseph Powers SH Jennifer Runge SH Annemarie Salzberg SG
Trish Scott HM Patrick Spagnoletti SG Fr. Daniel Greenleaf Deacon Dennis Popadak
POTHE PARISH PLANNING TEAM MEMBERS REPRESENTING ALL FOUR CHURCHES
POTHE PARISH TEAM COMPLETES THE FIRST PHASE OF PLANNING FOR A HEALTHY, VIBRANT PARISH
HOW YOU CAN CONTINUE TO Sup-port the Process Pray. The most significant way for you to support this process is to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide the process and the planning team, as we move to implement our goals. Participate. Throughout the process you will have the opportunity to offer feedback to the planning team and to myself. Each parishioner will once again have the opportunity to take the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey. This tool is one of the ways we will be able to gauge where we are as a par-ish, discover areas of improvement, and discern new opportunities for growth. Your feedback is vital to this survey process, so please participate and encourage others to do so. Sur-veys will be available in paper form at the parish and electronically via email and on our parish website. Share. In addition to the parish survey that was done in the Spring of 2017, we will also be assessing the overall environment of our parish's founda-tional ministries - Sacraments and Worship, Education and Formation, Governance and Finance, Social Ser-vices and Outreach, Vocations and Evangelization. We encourage you to share your experiences with these foundational ministries with our plan-ning team to aid the process. Encourage. Parish planning is a long process and often does not bear visi-ble fruit as changes and new initiatives are implemented. Encourage the planning team and your fellow parish-ioners by reminding them that the seeds of a bountiful harvest are often slow to sprout, but yield ten-fold in due time.
Bishop Deeley has made plan-ning a priority throughout the diocese to ensure that all parishes are healthy and vibrant places of worship, evan-gelization, and service. To-date, twelve parishes in the diocese have either completed or are working to-wards completing a Priority Plan. This process is being led by Catholic Lead-ership Institute (CLI) which has more than 20 years of experience with par-ish and diocesan planning and leader-ship training. CLI’s Kate Sell has been working directly with the POTHE planning team, guiding us through this proces every step of the way.
The Bishop and his staff have
published a diocesan-wide strategic plan that details his larger vision for the diocese. If you have any ques-tions, please contact me or any mem-ber of the Priority Planning team. We are happy to answer any questions and share where we are in the pro-cess. We are interested in getting your feedback on your hopes for our
parish and how we can best serve our parishioners and those in our larger community.
As we continue in this process we ask the intercession of our patron saints: the Holy Martyrs of North America, St. Gregory, and St. Jude to guide and help us on our journey of conversion.
Parish Survey Coordinator, Deacon Dennis Popadak
Watch upcoming POTHE bulle-
tins for more information. In the next segment we will have some statistics from the Parish Survey, including demographics of survey participants and what you told us about your faith journey.
WHY PRIORITY PLANNING?
Tool used by the Planning team to decide on Top Priorities
Knights of Columbus Council 15791 will be awarding two $1000.00 Scholarships to two worthy individuals bound for college. With your kindness we have already sent $500.00 to Seminarian Kevin Upham for his edu-cation. Applications are available at the back of each Church or available on line at the "Quick Link Sec-
tion" of the Parish Website. April Knight of the Month SK Charles Thurston April Family of the Month GK Michael Crowley & Wife Claudia
St. Vincent de Paul - We were a little premature requesting lighter clothing in our last request--never was a meterologist--now asking to return to our sweaters, warm jackets, hats, gloves, and "regular Maine spring clothing." Easter week we didn't receive many donations and are hopeful to get back on track with your generous clothing donations. Peace and love to all. Jack Mullin Cumberland/Falmouth Food Pantries - We would very much appreci-ate receiving the following items: cooking oils, tuna fish, baked beans, soups, tomato, chicken and beef, spaghetti, noodles, hamburger helper, coffee, cake mixes, personal hygiene items, shampoo, soap, and toilet tissue. Thank you for your support. God bless you. Jack Mullin Special Request from Yarmouth Food Pantry - There is a real need for dish detergent & laundry detergent. Donations can also be brought to Sacred Heart Church and left in a container in the entrance. 12-Hour, Student-Led, Drive-Through, Food-Drive We need your help. Please join us by donating on Sunday May 6th between 8am and 8pm. We will have students outside Holy Martyrs at the Foreside Road entrance who will unload your car for you. All donations will go to local food pantries. Any questions please contact Vincent Morrone at [email protected] Thank you for your support and God bless! Friendship House Thanks “Be sure to tell everyone how grateful we are!” said the house manager of Friendship House when I delivered the contributions for our April meal for the men. There was a lot of food: chicken dishes, chili, pasta/sausage, pork, glazed carrots, fresh fruits, homemade desserts. You can be sure your efforts are appreciated. Drop you items off at Holy Martyrs for the next meal for Wed. May 2.
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Faith Formation News…No Faith Formation Classes this week, enjoy April vacation!
A real Mother’s Day Gift. The POTHE ACTS Women would like to invite ALL women within our parish to join them for a spiritually uplifting weekend. Get away from your usual busy schedule and join
women like yourself who are seeking God's answers to life, family and eternity. All women age 21 and older are encouraged to attend. May 10 to 13.Check us out and register on the parish website: http://pothe.org/womens-acts-retreat Family Game Night at Holy Martyrs, Friday April 20, 6:30pm. All parishioners invited for a fun filled evening. POTHE plans to sponsor a Boy Scout Pack and Den Our early organizers are available to talk to all interested parents and boys ages 6 to 17 who may have an interest in youth driven, outdoor activities and camping. Please contact Fr. Dan for more information. Time to register for Making Music Praying Twice! Classes are especially designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their parent or caregiver. April 11/12 - June 6/7, 2018 at Holy Martyrs, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am. No classes weeks of April 18/19. Contact Jen Runge FMI or visit out parish website to register for classes. Little Blessings Please join our meeting of the POTHE young families group Little Blessings on Monday, April 23 at 10:30 am in the Holy Marytrs Church hall. Moms and dads of children ages zero to five years old are invited for conversation and fellowship. Feel free to bring your own snacks and toys for the kids to play. For more information please contact Rachel Mutch ie at rmmutchie@gmai l .com or A lana Barrera at [email protected] Saint of the Week is St. Bernadette whose Feast Day is April 16. We remember St. Bernadette for her Marian apparitions at Lourdes. FORMED offers two great movies to learn more about her life and faith. Sign in at: pothe.formed.org and click the button at the top of the page for quick access to these movies.
Adoration Retreat
All are invited to
spend time with Jesus
Saturday, April 28
9am to noon
Sacred Heart Church
326 Main Street, Yarmouth
Presented by Deacon Patrick Finn
RSVP to POTHE Office 847-6890
RETREAT
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Saturday, April 14 11:00am SH Bp. D SI for our parish children receiving the Sacraments 4:00pm HM Fr. K Barbara Mullin by Jack & Betty Mullin 4:00pm SH Bp. D Robert & Edward Roberge by Helen & Larry Roberge 4:00pm SG Fr. M Bev White by Paul & Rebecca Tracy Sunday, April 15 8:00am SH Fr. G Viola Andrews by her Daughter in Law 8:30am HM Fr. K Robert J. Noyes by Edward L. Dilworth Jr. 8:30am SG Fr. M Thomas Carney by the St. Gregory Choir 9:30am SJ Fr. G Richard Scott Davis by his loving Family & Friends 10:30am HM Fr. K Robert Esty, Sr. by his Family 11:00am SH Fr. M Parishioners 5:30pm HM Fr. K Joseph Ryan by Mary Curry Monday, April 16 7:30am HM Fr. M John Trenka by Karen & Ken Rusinek 8:00am SG Fr. K Doris Harvey by Tom & Belinda Harvey Tuesday, April 17 8:15am SH Fr. M Paul Conroy by John Conroy Wednesday, April 18 7:30am HM Fr. M John Bonnell by Elizabeth Rosquete 8:15am SH Fr. K Joseph & Judy Ryan Thursday, April 19 8:15am SH Fr. K James Gracie Friday, April 20 7:30am HM Fr. G Donn R. Storey by Pat Storey 8:00am SG Fr. K Joseph Murphy Saturday, April 21 4:00pm HM Fr. G Thomas J. Hagerty by Lisa & Mats Agren 4:00pm SH Fr. M Clayton Clark by Marcia d’Entrement 4:00pm SG Fr. K Jerry Balmaceda by Mr. & Mrs. Leo Dondiz Sunday, April 22 8:00am SH Fr. M Parishioners 8:30am HM Fr. G Martin McGough by Judith & John Goodrich 8:30am SG Fr. K Simone Bergeron by Doris Desrochers 9:30am SJ Fr. M Reginald Violette 10:30am HM Fr. G Leo Thiboutot by Mildred Thiboutot 11:00am SH Fr. K David Shaby by David & Anne Toulouse 5:30pm HM Fr. G Theresa McBrady by the Boulos Family
Saturday, April 14 6:45pm SH That Man is You 10am SG Funeral, Betty McDermott 3:15pm HM, SH, SG Confessions 3:30pm HM,SG Rosary Sunday, April 15 8:00am SJ Choir Practice 9:45am SH Choir Practice 11:30am SJ Knights 2nd & 3rd Degree 4:45pm HM Choir Practice Monday, April 16 Patriots Day Parish office closed Tuesday, April 17 9:30am HM Centering Prayer 10:30am HM Morning Glory 5:30 pm SG Protecting God’s Children Wednesday, April 18 3:15pm SH Youth Schola 6:45pm SH Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm HM Choir Practice 7:00 pm HM Knights First Degree 7:00pm SH Together with Alzheimer's 7:00pm SG Choir Practice Thursday, April 19 Friday, April 20 8:30am SG Adoration 6:30pm HM Family Game Night Saturday, April 21 6:45pm SH That Man is You 11:00am HM Memorial Mass, Martin McGough 2:00pm HM MCDA Meeting and Interpreted Mass 3:15pm HM, SH, SG Confessions 3:30pm HM,SG Rosary Sunday, April 22 8:00am SJ Choir Practice 9:45am SH Choir Practice 4:00pm HM Boy Scouts 4:45pm HM Choir Practice
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests of the Portland Diocese Saturday, April 14 Rev. Gerald Levesque, Rev. James Doran Sunday, April 15 Bishop Robert P. Deeley, JCD Monday, April 16 Rev. Dominic Azagbor, OP, Rev. John Skehan Tuesday, April 17 Rev. Gregory Dube, Rev. Scott Mower Wednesday, April 18 Rev. Antony Pichai Muthu, HGN, Rev. Kent Ouellette Thursday, April 19 Rev. Eddy Morin, Rev. Costanzo Piselli Friday, April 20 Msgr. Richard Sniezyk, Rev. Frank Murray Saturday, April 21 Rev. John Davis, V. Rev. Wilfred Labbe Sunday, April 22 Bishop Joseph J. Gerry, OSB
Take the Time to Remember in Prayer Those who are ill or recovering from surgery…Liz Chandler, Charlie Latham, Bill
Marquis, Leo Sylvoie, Debbie Mehaffey, Sandra Bernard Our Seminarians...Matt Valles, Joshua Maloney, Liam Gallagher, Joseph
Moreshead, Alex Boucher, Kevin Upham, Patrick Finn, Joshua Guillemette, Than Pham, Hoa Nguyen
Let us continue to keep in our Healing Prayers… Brother John Bonnell ... Brother Donald Hamalainen ... Brother Gary & Diane Potvin ... Margaret, wife of Brother George Ventresca ... Cynthia, Sister-In-Law of Brother Chris Madden ...Luke Roy, son of Brother Mark Roy…Art Crowley, brother of Brother Mike Crowley…Brother Paul Metevier…Gary Bakken, Brother-in-Law of Brother Deacon Dennis Popadak…Father Ray Picard… Cassandra, baby daughter of Brother George Spino… Anne Theriault, sister-in-law of Brother George Spino…Laurene, wife of Brother Dennis Dempsey
Clergy V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Vicar General207-553-7041, [email protected] Fr. Peter Kaseta, 207-657-8606, [email protected] Fr. Paul Marquis, 207-233-5914, [email protected] Deacon Dennis Popadak, 207-657-8607, [email protected] Deacon Patrick Finn, 207-657-6885, [email protected] Life Long Faith Formation Georgette Dionne, Director, 207-553-9076 , [email protected] Joann Segovia, Youth Minister, 207-553-7159, [email protected] Kim Lovett, Administrative Assistant, 207-553-7042, [email protected] Administrative Staff Mark Cannon, Business Manager, 207-553-7158, [email protected] Elizabeth Rosquete, Operations Manager, 207-847-6890, [email protected] Catherine Gallerizzo, Evangelization Coordinator, 207-847-6884, [email protected] Music Ministry JoJo Kilroy, [email protected] Ron Siviski, [email protected] Phil Thibault, [email protected] Chip Carney, [email protected] David Bartoletti, [email protected] Sharyl Webster, [email protected] Jennifer Runge, Director of Music, [email protected] Social Justice and Peace Contacts Cathy Martin, Committee Chair, [email protected] Knights Officers GK Mike Crowley [email protected] Joe Mathew, Deputy Grand Knight, [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Beth Anne King, 749-7974 Adoration Ministry Jenny Manago (Holy Martyrs) 847-514-1813, Cindy Carrier (St. Gregory) 207-272-5943
Fr. Greenleaf
Pastor
Fr. Kaseta, OFM
Cap
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Popadak Georgette Dionne
Faith Formation
Mark Cannon
Business
Manager
Fr. Marquis
Parish Office 207-847-6890 Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
266 Foreside Rd. Falmouth 04105 Parish Website: www.POTHE.org
Email: [email protected]
Parish Mission Statement We are the Parish of the Holy Eucharist, a Catholic Commu-nity called to discipleship seeking deeper communion with God, each other, and our neighbors by celebrating the Sacra-ments, sharing God’s word, and serving all in need.
Our Churches
Please check calendar on page 9 for last minute
changes to Mass times
Holy Martyrs Church 266 Foreside Rd. Falmouth
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am,10:30 am & 5:30 pm
Daily Mass 7:30 am, M, W, F
Adoration Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Confession Saturday 3:15 pm
Rosary Saturday, 3:30 pm
Sacred Heart Church 326 Main St. Yarmouth
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-day
8:15 am Confession
Saturday 3:15 pm
St. Gregory Church 24 North Raymond Rd. Gray
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am
Monday & Friday 8:00 am
Adoration Friday 8:30 am -12:30 pm
Confession Saturday 3:15 pm
Rosary Saturday, 3:30 pm
St. Jude Church 134 Main St. Freeport
Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 am
Holy Martyrs Masses and
Adoration are streamed Live to our web-
site and on FaceBook Live
Watch Sunday Mass on TV
Channel 5 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
Deacon Dennis’ Office Hours at St. Gregory 207-657-8607
Monday 2 to 7 pm Tuesday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday 1:30 to 5 pm
Deacon Finn
PARISH INFORMATION Bulletin and Website Items for the bulletin are due 10 days prior to publication. Please submit information to [email protected]. Sacrament of Baptism for Infants Please contact Deacon Dennis as soon as you give birth to your child. Sacrament of Marriage Please contact the parish office at least 6 months in advance of the desired date of your wedding. Sacrament of Confession Held every Saturday in HM, SH, & SG at 3:15 pm or at any time by appointment with the priest. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Care to the Sick and Homebound Please call the parish office with the name, condition, address, and phone number of the person who is in need.
Adult Confirmation Please contact Georgette in the Lifelong Faith Formation Office. Vocations to the Priesthood or Religious Life Contact the Pastor, Fr. Daniel Greenleaf. Making Funeral Arrangements
Please contact the funeral home, and they will assist you in making arrangements for the church.
Mass Intentions Call the office or fill out an envelope found in the narthex.
Wishing to Register in the Parish Please contact the parish office or fill out the form on our website.
Wishing to Become Catholic Please contact the parish office and ask for the Lifelong Faith Formation Office.
Ministry to Those in Need Please contact the parish office and we will refer you to our Social Justice Commission.
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