PARISH OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST HOLY MARTYRS SACRED HEART ST GREGORY ST JUDE
JANUARY 15, 2017 THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM IN THE PARISH Baptizing Infants and Children Under 7 Years of Age
WHY DO CATHOLICS BAPTIZE? After his resurrection, Jesus gave this mission to his apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Mt 28:16-20) By commanding his disciples to baptize all nations, he established the means by which people would die to sin—original sin and actual—and begin to live a new life with God. WHY WAS JESUS BAPTIZED? The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. The waters did not purify him; he cleansed the waters. Jesus’ immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God’s will. Jesus did not need to be baptized because he was totally faithful to the will of his Father and free from sin. However, he wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BAPTISM? In John’s Gospel, Jesus has a dialogue with Nicodemus. Jesus teaches that Baptism is necessary for salvation. “No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.” (Jn 3:5) The word baptism in its origins is Greek and means “immersion” and “bath.” Immersion in water is a sign of death and emersion out of the water means new life. To bathe in water is also to undergo cleansing. Saint Paul sums up this truth when he says, “You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.” (Col 2:12) Baptisms in our parish for infants and children under the age of 7: Holy Martyrs Church—1st Sunday of the month, during or after the 10:30 Mass Sacred Heart Church—2nd Sunday of the month, during or after the 11:00 Mass St. Gregory Church—3rd Sunday of the month, during or after the 8:30 Mass St. Jude Church—4th Sunday of the month, during or after the 9:30 Mass For further information regarding Baptism, please contact Deacon Dennis Popadak or Georgette Dionne.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2017 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25--8:6/Ps 40/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Ps 47/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17
IS THE SPIRIT CALLING YOU? “To you who have been consecrated in Christ Jesus and called to be a
holy people.” Could it be that you or someone in your family is being called to consider priesthood or consecrated life? Call Father Seamus
Griesbach at (207) 773-6471 or write: [email protected].
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Tuesdays 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Church Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Holy Martyrs Church
Syllabus
Please read these stories before class from Flannery O’Conner – Every-thing That Rises Must Converge. January 17 - “The Enduring Chill” “The Comforts of Home” “The Lame Shall Enter First” January 24 - “Revelation” “Parker’s Back” “Judgement Day” Please read these stories before class from Walker Percy – The Moviegoer January 31 - Part 1, Chapters 1-7 Part 2, Chapters 1-12 Part 3, Chapters 1-7 February 7 - Part 4, Chapters 1-4 Part 5, Chapters 1-2 Epilogue 236-242
Join Fr. Daniel as he explores the Gospel of Matthew. Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm at Holy Martyrs Church
January 23 – Introductory Class – Overview of Matthew January 30 – The Proclamation of the Kingdom February 6 – The Ministry and Mission in Galilee February 13 – The Opposition from Israel February 20 – Jesus, the Kingdom, and the Church February 27 – Ministry in Judea and Jerusalem
Catholic Intellectual Life Catholic Vision of Life Influencing Culture
Texts: Everything That Rises Must Con-verge, Flannery O’Conner, ISBN 978-0-
374-50464-9.
The Moviegoer, Walker Percy, ISBN 978-0-375-70196-2
Exploring Catholic Authors
CORRECTION OF DATES Mondays with the Bible
Report of 2016 Donations
If you request the Parish Office will send you a
report of your 2016 donations for tax purposes. You
can also go to the website, pothe.org, where you
will see this announcement with a link to the form
you fill out.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3
Would you like to register with Parish of the Holy Eucharist? Do you need to update your contact information?
First & Last Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________Email:__________________________________________
Please leave this in the collection basket or mail to: 266 Foreside Rd., Falmouth 04105
Employment Opportunity: Parish Business Manager
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist is seeking a self-motivated, de-tailed-oriented, and well-organized leader with an accounting and administrative background including the supervision of employees. As a member of the core management team, the successful candi-date will be a team player who possesses and demonstrates an appreciation of this position as ministry, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and creativity and flexibility in meeting the challenges and responding to the opportunities of the diocesan evangelization plan. This position will oversee the administrative, accounting, and facilities areas of the Parish. Must be a practicing member in good standing of the Roman Catholic Church. This is an immediate opening, and applications will be reviewed as received until a suitable candidate is hired. Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and salary expectations to: Elizabeth Allen Diocesan Director of Human Resources Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 510 Ocean Ave Portland, Maine 04103 Or Email: [email protected].
Knights of Columbus
Part-Time Position—Faith Formation Coordinator Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth
The parish of the Holy Eucharist seeks a Faith Formation Coordinator for Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth. The position is for 20 hours per week and requires a collaborative, prayerful leader dedicated to forming disciples according to the mission of Christ and our parish life. The Faith Formation Coordinator will work closely with the parish’s Faith Formation Team in all matters related to faith formation for children, teens, and their families; oversee and facilitate faith formation events and weekly catechetical sessions on Sundays and other days when necessary; support the catechists in sacramental preparation; be willing to lead prayer, teach, and facilitate small groups when needed; and attend necessary staff meetings, retreats, training, and events. Must be a fully initiated Catholic who is engaged in the life of the Church. Experience with social media preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: Ms. Georgette Dionne, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, Parish of the Holy Eucharist, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105. Interested parties can also email their materials to :
Sunday January 15, 2017 Coffee and Pastry Social after the Sunday Masses. Tuesday January 17, 2017 The judging of the “Keeping Christ in Christmas” posters will take place at Holy Martyrs Church Conference Room at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday January 18, 2017 Red Cross Blood Drive at Holy Martyrs Hall from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Hosted by the Knights. Stop by or to make a donation appointment go to: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood and enter code KOCF or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Clynk Bottle & Can Recycle Program Reminder that your Knights of Columbus Council is sponsoring this program. You may pick up your Clynk Green Recycle Bag at the rear of your Church and return your CLEAN bottles and cans to any Hannaford store. Proceeds come back to your Council for needy causes. If you can’t locate the Green Clynk Bags please contact Brother John Walkenford at 233-5570 for St Gregory, Brother Denis Dancoes at 838-6207 for Holy Martyrs, Brother Mike Crowley at 732-245-0653 for St. Jude, or Brother Ed Gawle at 603-819-1972 for Sacred Heart. Thanking you in advance for your support.
Let us continue to keep in our Healing Prayers Brother Charles Thurston, Brother John Bonnell, Brother Donald Hamalainen, Brother Gary & Diane Potvin, Brother Glen and Wife Elizabeth Hansen, Margaret, wife of Brother George Ventresca, Cynthia, Sister-in-law of Brother Chris Madden, Luke Roy, son of Brother Mark Roy, Sherrill, wife of Brother Al Caprio.
Knight and Family of the Month for January Brother George Ventresca, Brother Frank Knight and Wife Yvette
January Birthdays Brother Anthony F Burke Brother Thomas H Gruber Jr. Brother Marc K Held Brother James N Seely Jr.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday January 18, 2017
Holy Martyrs Hall 2:00—7:00 pm Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus The need is urgent. Please stop by to
donate or set up a donation appointment by contacting the Red Cross at:
http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood and enter code KOCF or
call 1-800-RED-CROSS
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CUMBERLAND/FALMOUTH FOOD PANTRIES The New Year is already showing an increase of 15% for families in need of assistance. These figures are a comparison to the same weeks in 2016 and not just due to the school vacation. We know that you respond quickly to the pantry call for help and they are in need of canned fruit, soups, pastas, ravioli, juices, beef stew, detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, and shampoos. We recently came across a prayer which nicely sums up the mission we all work to accomplish: “Lord Jesus, give us the grace to reach out to those in need. May we emulate you in your compassion and generosity. Teach us to die to our selfishness so that we may, like you, be a person for others.” - Jack Mullin
Thank You
PARISH PRAYER VIGIL Celebrating the Dignity of All Life
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Holy Martyrs Church, Falmouth
Between 1:00 - 5:00 pm
1:00 pm Pro-Life Rosary
2:00 pm Stations of the Cross
3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
4:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
(followed by the 5:30 Mass) “God made each of us in his own image and likeness. He desires
to be united with us forever in a loving relationship. God loves us,
treats us with respect, and asks us to do the same to others. Every
person is sacred and must be treated with the dignity they deserve.
No one should ever be treated callously or carelessly - everyone
should be cherished and protected!” (Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan)
Seth and I would like to take a moment and thank everyone for their prayers and help over the last few trying months. When we first found out that our youngest, Andy, needed the same brain surgery that his oldest brother had 10 months earlier, we were scared and overwhelmed. Finding out less than 2 weeks later that Andy’s sister, Cynthia, also needed the same surgery would have been devastating except that God in His infinite goodness had given us a parish family to help carry this cross. Claire Levesque reached out to her prayer warriors and they started praying for us. Matthew Rogers organized a prayer vigil for Andy on the day of his surgery and it brought great comfort to our hearts knowing that so many people were asking God to protect our son. A month later when Cynthia’s surgery came around, once again our parish family stepped forward to pray, help, and comfort us. Claire stepped forward and this time organized a week of meals for us. So many people sent so many delicious things and Claire took time out of her schedule to deliver them for us. After months of worry and holding our breath wondering if our children would be okay, it was very nice to come home from the second surgery and not have to think about making meals. We will be forever grateful to God for this blessing/cross and to our parish family for showing us so much love and support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Cathy and Seth Madore and family.
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As we enter the winter season we will post cancella-tions and closings on our website, www.pothe.org. That is the best way for you to stay informed.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
For our January meal for the men at Friendship House, parishioners donated
numerous main dishes (baked, teriyaki, stew), pork tenderloin/potatoes, turkey
meatloaf, beef stir-fry/rice, three purchased lasagnes, a green bean mushroom
dish, fresh local eggs/cider/various vegetables, and a bag of toiletries. The men
at Friendship House welcomed this large amount of food and goods gratefully,
and will put it to very good use.
Due to the increase in colds and flu during the winter months, the Parish of the Holy Eucharist will follow the
established protocol and has suspended distributing the Precious Blood during Communion. Thank you for your
understanding in this matter.
Encounter l—Jr. High Ministry (Grades 5-6) Holy Martyrs Church 4:00 - 5:15 pm Jan. 22—Egypt & Exodus Part ll Feb. 5—A Royal Kingdom St. Gregory Church 5:30 - 7:00 pm Jan. 22—Egypt & Exodus Part l Encounter ll—Jr. High Ministry (Grades 7-8) Sacred Heart Church 6:30 - 8:00 pm Jan. 17—Respect Life Night Called—High School Youth Ministry Holy Martyrs Church 6:30 - 8:00 pm Jan. 22—Respect Life Night Jan. 23—The Gospel of St. Matthew with Fr. Greenleaf in the Hall - Teen Discussion Table Format Sacred Heart Church 6:30 - 8:00 pm Jan. 17—Respect Life Night MONDAYS WITH THE BIBLE FOR TEENS Encounter Christ in a whole new way, join Fr. Dan as he walks you through a 6 week series on the Gospel of Matthew. Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Holy Martyrs Church. January 23—Introductory Class, Overview of Matthew January 30—The Proclamation of the Kingdom February 6—The Ministry and Mission in Galilee February 13—The Opposition from Israel (see pg 2 for cont. schedule)
Join the Church in the
9 Days for Life Novena
January 21-19, 2017
More Information to Come
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Saturday, January 14 6:45 am SH That Man is You 10:00am SG Little Dresses for Africa 3:15 pm HM Confessions Fr. Kaseta 3:15 pm SH Confessions Fr. Greenleaf 3:15 pm SG Confessions Fr. Antonydass Sunday, January 15 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time 8:00 am SJ Choir Practice 9:30 am SG Baptism Cecelia Guerrette 4:45 pm HM Choir Practice Monday, January 16 8:00 am HM Office Closed No Adoration Tuesday, January 17 9:00 am SH Catholic Writers 9:30am HM Centering Prayer Group 5:30pm SJ Wisdom & Works of Mercy Group 6:30 pm HM Catholic Writers 6:30pm HM K of C Poster Judging 6:30pm SG Marriage Encounter Wednesday, January 18 9:00am SH Morning Glory Prayer Group 10:00 am HM Making Music, Praying Twice 2:00pm HM Red Cross Blood Drive 6:45 pm SH Choir Practice 6:00pm SJ Faith Formation 7:00 pm SH Alzheimer’s Support Group 7:00pm SG Choir Practice Thursday, January 19 6:30am SH Book Club 10:00am HM Making Music, Praying Twice 10:30 am SH Little Blessings 6:00 pm SJ FLAME 6:00 pm SJ Pastoral Council Friday, January 20 8:30am SG Adoration 2:00pm SG Youth Ministry Retreat Saturday, January 21 6:45am SH That Man is You 2:00pm HM ICDA 3:15pm HM Confessions Fr. Antonydass 3:15pm SH Confessions Fr. Kaseta 3:15pm SG Confessions Fr. Greenleaf 4:00pm SG End Youth Ministry Retreat Sunday, January 22 8:00 am SJ Choir Practice 9:05am HM Faith Formation 9:30am SH Faith Formation 9:30am SG Faith Formation 1:00pm HM Vigil for Dignity of Life 4:00pm HM Youth Ministry 4:45 pm HM Choir Practice 5:30pm SG Youth Ministry
Saturday, January 14 4:00pm HM Fr. K James & Rita Mooney by Lucy Ignagni 4:00pm SH Fr. G Robert & Cynthia Hochl by Luci Garcie 4:00pm SG Fr. A Sister Marcella by John & Pauline Flood Sunday, January 15 8:00am SH Fr. A Maria Villegas 8:30am HM Fr. G Parishioners 8:30am SG Fr. K Tom Royles by Richard, Karen & Faye Miller 9:30am SJ Fr. A Phillip Allen by Paul & Paula Young 10:30am HM Fr. G John E Dougherty lll by Patti & Brian Bicknell 11:00am SH Fr. K Sr. Mary Laboure Morin RSM by Gene & Claudie Higgins 5:30 pm HM Fr. G Florence & Wilbur Watson Monday, January 16 7:30am HM Fr. G Maribel Sanchez Souther by David & Lauren Klibansky & Family 8:00am SG Fr. K Tom Gilles by Norm & Ann Gilles Tuesday, January 17 8:15am SH Fr. G Aldei & Fernande Guay by Dorothy Meagher Wednesday, January 18 7:30am HM Fr. G Mary Mitchell by the Mitchell Family 8:15am SH Fr. K The Gagne Family by Roger & Jane Beaulieu Thursday, January 19 8:15am SH Fr. K James McBrady, Sr. by the McBrady Family Friday, January 20 7:30am HM Fr. G Bishop Edward O’Leary by Barbara McManus 8:00am SG Fr. K Anne-Marie T. Hall by Adelise Mason Saturday, January 21 4:00pm HM Fr. A Lev Agren by the Agren Family 4:00pm SH Fr. K Fred & Doris Garofolo & James & Mary Higgins by James & Patricia Higgins 4:00pm SG Fr. G Matilda Pausa by Lourdes Sunday, January 22 8:00am SH Fr. K Parishioners 8:30am HM Fr. A Alex Veilleux by Scott & Alice Hamilton 8:30am SG Fr. G Wilfred Hebert by Thomas & Sherry Hebert 9:30am SJ Fr. K Leon Gorman by Mr. & Mrs. James Gorman, Sr. 10:30am HM Fr. A Joseph Keaney by Joann Van Loenen 11:00am SH Fr. G V. Rev. Paul Plante by Joan Bott 5:30pm HM Fr. A Dorothy Hatch by Maureen Bien
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Apostolate of Prayers for Priests, Portland Diocese
Saturday 1/14 Rev. Claude Albert, Msgr. Paul Stefanko
Sunday 1/15 Bishop Robert P. Deeley, JCD
Monday 1/16 Rev. Robert Parent, Msgr. Robert Lavoie
Tuesday 1/17 Rev. Robert Lupo, Rev. Hubert Paquet
Wednesday 1/18 Rev. David Affleck, Rev. Raymond Picard
Thursday 1/19 Rev. Ernest L’Heureux, Rev. Normand Richard
Friday 1/20 Rev. John d’Anjou SJ, Rev. Antony Pichai Muthu HGN
Saturday 1/21 Rev. Donald Jacques, Rev. Kent Ouellette
Please take the time to remember in your prayers Denise Tibbetts, as she undergoes medical tests.
Phoebe, daughter of Janet & John Corey for upcoming surgery January 17. Paul Amyot, who is undergoing heart surgery in January.
Please keep them in your prayers this coming week. If you want to request prayers for someone in need, please free to contact
Fr. Daniel Greenleaf at [email protected].
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Parish of the Holy Eucharist
Holy Martyrs Church
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am,10:30 am & 5:30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday
7:30 am Adoration
Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Confession
Saturday 3:15 pm
Sacred Heart Church 326 Main St. Yarmouth
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am
Tuesday & Wednesday 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
St. Jude Church 134 Main St. Freeport
Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 am
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Clergy Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Pastor 207-553-7041, [email protected] Fr. Peter Kaseta, OFM Cap, PV, 207-657-8606, [email protected] Fr. Antony HGN 207-229-6895, [email protected] Deacon Dennis Popadak, 207-847-6884, [email protected] Faith Formation Georgette Dionne, Director, 207-553-9076 , [email protected] Joann Segovia, Youth Minister, 207-553-7159, [email protected] Sr. Kate Walsh, RSM, F.F. Administrative Asst. 207-553-7042, [email protected] Administrative Staff Elizabeth Rosquete,Administrative Assistant, 207-847-6890, [email protected] Linda Howard, Director, Finance Office, 207-847-6885, [email protected] Mary Curry, Bookkeeper, 207-847-6877, [email protected] Music Ministry JoJo Kilroy, [email protected] Danielle Ogden, [email protected] Ron Siviski, [email protected] Phil Thibault, [email protected] Chip Carney, [email protected] David Bartoletti, [email protected] Sharyl Webster, [email protected] Jennifer Runge, [email protected] Social Justice and Peace Contacts Cathy Martin, Committee Chair, [email protected] Elaine Goulette, Interfaith Liaison, [email protected] Patricia Scott, Sister Parish in Haiti, [email protected] Knights Officers Peter Rogers, Grand Knight, [email protected] Joe Mathew, Deputy Grand Knight, [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Beth Anne King, 749-7974
Fr. Greenleaf Pastor
Fr. Kaseta, OFM Cap
Parochial Vicar
Mr. Popadak Deacon
Ms. Dionne Faith Formation
Ms. Howard-Finance
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Fr. Antonydass HGN
PARISH OFFICE 207-847-6890
266 Foreside Rd. Falmouth 04105 Parish Website: www.POTHE.org Email:
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are the Parish of the Holy Eucharist, a Catholic Community called to discipleship seeking deeper
communion with God, each other, and our neighbors by celebrating the Sacraments, sharing God’s word, and
serving all in need.
Parish Sacramental and Pastoral Care Information
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants Please call the parish office 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 the office and ask for 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.
Having a Mass Said for Deceased Loved One or Special Intention Call the office or fill out an envelope at the entrance of the Church.
Wishing to Register in the Parish Please contact the parish office and ask for Elizabeth Rosquete.
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 do what we can to provide assistance or help find appropriate resources in our area.
