Parish of the Holy Eucharist
Holy Martyrs Sacred Heart St Gregory St Jude February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent
Youth Stations Holy Martyrs
March 2, 6:45 pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
FRIDAYS DURING LENT
HOLY MARTYRS 6:30 PM
SACRED HEART 8:15 AM
ST. GREGORY 5:30 PM
ST. JUDE 5:30 PM
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Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion Those preparing to be baptized and fully enter into the life of the Catholic Church will participate in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion the first weekend of Lent (in the event of inclement weather, the Masses would take place the following weekend). Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate the Masses. During the Rite of Election, catechumens (those who have not been baptized in any Christian faith tradition) publicly express their desire for baptism to the bishop. Their names are recorded in the Book of the Elect, a designation which reflects that the bishop, in the name of the Lord and the local Church, is choosing or electing them to share in the Easter sacraments. Candidates (those who were baptized in another Christian faith tradition) celebrate the Call to Continuing Conversion, publicly professing their faith and their desire to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. We have 4 of our own parishioners who will be attending, along with their sponsors, catechists and our clergy. Please keep Bonnie, Melony, Steve, and Nelson in your prayers as they set their sights on the Easter Vigil, when they will receive their sacraments! All are invited to attend. Sunday, February 18 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland 5 p.m. Mass
Respect Life Ministry The spring 40 Days for Life begins Feb. 14-March 25. Consider signing up for a time to pray at Family Planning, 43 Gabriel Drive in Augusta. Email Judy to sign up: [email protected].
40 Days for Life reached these milestones in 2017: * 90 abortion facilities closed * 170 abortion workers quit * 13,998 babies saved from abortion (that we know of) 741 cities in 47 countries participated in quietly praying outside of abortion facilities. Please join us during the upcoming 40 Days of Lent in Augusta. Centering Prayer If you are interested in contemplative prayer and meditation in the Christian tradition please join this group at Holy Martyrs on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am.
Adoration Ministry Can you spend an hour with me? Holy Martyrs, Monday 8 am to 8 pm St. Gregory, Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Is God calling you to sit in quiet contemplative prayer with Him in Adoration? Adorers needed at Holy Martyrs FMI: Jenny Manago at 847-514-1813, or email [email protected]
Rosary Ministry Join us for group rosary on Saturdays at Holy Martyrs and St. Gregory at 3:30 pm, prior to the 4 pm Mass. The rosary is also recited on Wednesday mornings at Sacred Heart before morning Mass and after daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Holy Martyrs. Vespers (Evening Prayer) During Lent we will pray Evening prayer at 5:10 pm at Holy Martyrs on Mondays to Fridays, prior to the 5:30 Mass. The Next Evening of Recollection for Men will take place at Holy Martyrs on Wed, Feb 28, at 6pm. A priest of Opus Dei will be available for confessions from from 7:00pm - 7:25pm. Snacks and refreshments will follow. Morning of Recollection for Women will be that same day at 10 am.
The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen
stations currently found in almost every church. Similarly, the 150 Hail Mary’s that were recited for the rosary were an adaptation of the medieval monastic practice of reciting the 150 psalms in the Psalter. Join us for this devotion every Friday during Lent .
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Sacramentals were instituted by the Catholic Church and they promote devotion to God. (For more on sacramentals, see the Catholic Catechism # 1667-1679) FAITH FORMATION BUZZ - K-GR.12 2018 Youth Ministry Convention on April 13-15 The 2018 Youth Ministry Convention will be held on April 13-15 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. Youth in Grades 9-12 and youth ministry leaders are encouraged to attend. The cost is $255 per youth (quad or triple), $265 per adult (double), and $375 per person (single). The price includes all food from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast, two nights lodging, and program participation. A limited amount of financial aid will be available. Details will be posted when registration opens. Registration will open soon. For more information, contact Lori Dahlhoff, director of the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation for the Diocese of Portland, at (207) 321-7870 or [email protected]. “CALLED” High School Youth Ministry Presents - ALPHA Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Catholic faith, which will run over six weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around the faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and is open to all high school teens. First Session starts Sunday March 4. Watch the bulletin and the parish website for more info. Middle School Rally on March 4 All middle school youth (Grades 6-8) and their parents are invited to attend the “Raise it Up!” Middle School Rally! The rally will be held on Sunday, March 4, at Most Holy Trinity Church (271 Main Street in Saco) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rally will each include a Mass and Apex Ministries, an internationally known comedy duo which has traveled North America since 1996 using a style they define as “Christian Vaudeville.” Admission is $30 and includes lunch and a T-shirt. There is a parent fee of $20 that includes lunch. For more information, including the schedule, registration details, and the financial aid request form, visit our parish website: pothe.org under Catholic Life News. Or contact Joann Segovia: [email protected] Lenten Stations of the Cross have begun at each church in our parish. Youth Living Stations of the Cross will be:; Holy Martyrs on March 2, Sacred Heart on March 9, St. Gregory on March 16, and St. Jude on March 23. We are inviting any youth from 4-8 grade to be part of this Prayer time. Please contact the Faith Formation Coordinator in your church if you would like to join us. At St. Jude contact Georgette Dionne : georgette.dionne @portlanddiocese.org, At St Gregory contact: Deacon Dennis [email protected], Sacred Heart contact : Kim Lovett: [email protected] , Holy Martyrs contact: Joann Segovia: [email protected] Practice for the Holy Martyrs Youth Stations will be on Sundays Feb 18 and 25 after the 10:30 am Mass at Holy Martyrs. FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Family Newsflash! Save the Date
Vacation Bible Camp July 23-27, 2018 Registration forms now available at all churches! Making Music Praying Twice classes continue at Holy Martyrs, Wednesdays & Thursdays,10 am.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
THAT MAN IS YOU!...6:30 am, Saturday at Sacred Heart Church If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Tim Winkeler at [email protected] Coffee with Catholics at Holy Martyrs on February 23. Get a free coffee and pastry on the way to work and have a conversation about life, love, joy, and Jesus! “Coffee with Catholics” will be open from 7 am to 9 am. For more information, contact Catherine Gallerizzo at (207) 847-6 8 9 0 ; ( 2 4 0 ) 2 4 6 - 4 3 1 5 ( t e x t i n g i s o k a y ) ; o r [email protected]. Do you ever wonder about the Catholic faith? Are you or someone you know feeling a strange inner pull to look into the Church ? That spiritual longing is God drawing you back to Himself. God never forces; He only invites. Catherine Gallerizzo is our new evangelization coordinator. Give her a call at 847-6884 to start the conversation. Evening for Catechists & Youth Ministers on Thursday, March 22 Holy Martyrs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Light Supper at 6 p.m.) $10 per person For those interested, a Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m., prior to the Falmouth session. FMI: contact Georgette or www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/evening-catechists. ACTS Retreat for Women May 10 to 13, 2018. An ACTS Retreat is a 3 day, 3 night parish-based retreat that offers parishioners the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ in a deep, profound way. ACTS Retreats are given by parishioners for fellow parishioners. This retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday morning following the 10:30 AM Mass and Reception at Holy Martyrs Church. Register now on our website.
CATHOLIC FAMILY LIFE No Faith Formation sessions at all 4 churches Feb 18-25 due to the President's school holiday. Sessions resume on Monday, Feb 26.
February - “Sacramental” of the month! This month, we invite all parish families to place a crucifix in their home. The crucifix is a visible sign of our devotion to Jesus, and a reminder of His love for us.
What is the difference between a Sacrament and a Sacramental? Sacraments were instituted by Jesus and they bring graces from God.
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Knights of Columbus Clynk Bottle & Can Recycle Program. The Knights of Columbus Council 15791 wishes to thank the Parish of the Holy Eucharist and parishioners for your continual support of the Council through your participation in the Clynk Recycling Program; sponsored by Hannaford Stores. A reminder, that empty Clynk bags are available at the rear of the Church. Also, return all filled Green Recycling Bags to any Hannaford Store. Proceeds from this program benefit needy and worthy causes of the Knights of Columbus Council 15791. Thank you for your continued support. Knight and Family of the Month for February 2018 Fr. Anthony Dass HGN Family of the Month Brother James and Wife Beth Ann King
Your Knights of Columbus will be conducting a Food Drive on March 3 & 4 at all churches. When you give to Food for Families, you are helping a local family beat hunger. Please look for
this logo and the donation box the weekend of March 3 & 4. Thank You for your kindness and generosity. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Program: This very successful program which began for our parish seven years ago has seen it grow from our once a week delivery to today six days a week to assist the efforts to clothe those families in real need. We very recently were blessed by a call from Brent Hoots, a recent transplant from Chicago and new parishioner, asking what he could do to help us--wow, just when we needed: pickup, sorting and delivery assistance! Our parish is so wonderful with all helping in so many ways--a true Christian Community to make things a little easier for those less fortunate --Peace and Love, Jack Mullin
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Around our diocese… Lenten Resources Section of Diocesan Website A special section has been created on the Diocese of Portland’s website featuring resources to
assist you during your Lenten journey, including Mass times, special event listings, presentations of the Stations of the Cross, a Lenten calendar, faith formation and Scripture reflections, retreat information, ways to share your gifts, and Lenten messages from Pope Francis. To visit the site, which will be updated throughout Lent, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/lent-resources.
“Contemplation and Quiet” in Biddeford February 16-18 at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. The weekend allows personal time for participants to journey with self and with God. For more information or to register, call (207) 284-5671.
Ignatian-Directed Prayer Weekend in Biddeford on March 9-11 “Deep Calls to Deep,” an Ignatian-directed prayer weekend, will be led by Sister Nancy Sheridan, SASV, and Fr. Ken Hughes, SJ, on March 9-11 at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. On the opening evening, this retreat will begin with a group reflection on desire, followed by small group meetings with individual directors. The cost of the weekend is $230 (private room). For more information or to register, call (207) 284-5671 or visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org.
Marguerite Stapleton will lead “Exploring Times and Places of Sanctuary” on March 23-25 at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. The retreat is an invitation to look at each person’s places of sanctuary where he or she finds solitude and rest, quiet and prayer, and laughter and peace. During this retreat, participants will reflect together and share their experiences of creating and nurturing sanctuary during their busy lives. The cost is $220 for a private room or $200 for a shared room. For more information or to register, call (207) 284-5671 or visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org.
Sister Aline Plante, P.M., will lead “Who is This God?” at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford on Saturday, March 24, from 10 am to 3:30 pm. How do I see God and relate to him? Is my God far away, distant, and one who rewards and punishes? The cost is $50 and includes a hot meal. Please bring a Bible and a journal if you wish. For more information or to register, call (207) 284-5671 or visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat in Southern Maine on April 27-29. For general information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/projectrachel and www.rachelsvineyard.org. To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux at [email protected] or (207) 774-2420, or contact Judy Shaw at [email protected].
“Seniors Supporting Seniors” in Scarborough on April 11
Connected Catholics are meeting at Holy Martyrs on March 4 at 1 pm for a pot luck luncheon. After lunch Carol Fredriksen will speak about her recent safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
Consider joining us for Simple Lenten Meals Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road, Falmouth - A meatless meal will follow 5:30 p.m. Mass on the Fridays of Lent. The Stations of the Cross will follow the meal. Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth - A simple breakfast will be served on the Fridays of Lent following the 8:15 a.m. Stations of the Cross St. Gregory Church, 24 North Raymond Road, Gray - A meatless meal will follow 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent. St. Jude Church, 134 Main Street, Freeport - A meatless meal will follow 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent.
Adoration of the Eucharist
Holy Martyrs, Monday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
St. Gregory, Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life
to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If
you really want to grow in love, come back
to the Eucharist, come back to that Adora-
tion. Saint Mother Theresa
Join us in Communal Prayer this Lent
Acts of Self-denial and Charity
Catholics make personal decisions to give
up something during Lent in order to offer
sacrifice to God and to join themselves to
the sufferings of Christ or to take some act of charity on as a way to foster
selflessness. Lent is first about conversion, turning our lives more com-
pletely over to Christ and his way of life. The goal is not just to abstain
from sin for the duration of Lent but to root sin out of our lives forever.
Conversion means leaving behind an old
way of living and acting in order to em-
brace new life in Christ.
The Sacrament of Confession Lent is a time for Celebrating the Sacrament of Confession. Around the diocese, the priests will host The Light is On the week of March 19 to 23, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Confessions are also heard every Saturday at 3:15 PM or by appointment by calling the priest.
Friday Simple Meal We gather as a parish for simple meals during the Lenten season. On each Friday we celebrate the Stations of the Cross in conjunction with a meatless meal. These times of breaking bread as a community serve to enrich our Lenten journey. Sacred Heart following the 8:15 Stations Holy Martyrs following the 5:30 Mass St. Gregory following the 5:30 Stations St. Jude following the 5:30 Stations
Consider making the commitment to go to daily Mass during Lent. We have added a daily evening Mass at Holy Martyrs in the hopes that it would be convenient for those who work during the day.
POTHE Daily Mass Schedule
• Holy Martyrs Monday to Friday 5:30 pm
• Sacred Heart Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:15 am
• St. Gregory Monday & Friday 8:00 am
Daily Mass Times in Area Churches Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St, Portland Monday — Friday 12:15 pm St. Peter, 307 Congress Street, Portland Monday — Friday 7:00 am St. Pius, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland Monday — Friday 9:00 am St. Joseph, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland Monday 8:00 am Monastery of the Precious Blood, 166 State Street, Portland Monday — Friday 7:00am Saturday 8:00 am St. John the Baptist, 39 Pleasant Street, Brunswick Friday 8:00 am St. Charles Borromeo, 132 McKeen Street, Brunswick
“Doing something” for Lent: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving
Traditional Station Services are held at our churches each Friday during Lent.
• Holy Martyrs 6:30 pm;
• Sacred Heart 8:15 am
• St. Gregory 5:30 pm
• St. Jude 5:30 pm
Youth Stations of the Cross
• Holy Martyrs March 2
• Sacred Heart March 9
• St. Gregory March 16
• St. Jude March 23
Come and join our youth as we remember the last days of Christ.
Rosary 3:30pm every Saturday
St. Gregory & Holy Martyrs
Vespers (Evening Prayer) 5:10 pm, Holy Martyrs Monday through Friday
The 40 Days of Lent History of Lent The Lenten season, preparation for Easter, has been observed from the onset of the Church, although there have been inconsistencies with duration and practices. The Council of Nicea, 325 A.D., established Easter’s fluid date as the Sunday following the first full moon of the vernal equinox. In 461 A.D., Pope St. Leo established the duration as 40 consecutive days before Easter. Pope Gregory the Great, in the sixth century, added the dispensing of ashes the preceding Wednesday (Ash Wednesday), making Lent 46 days. Sundays were considered feast days and not included in the count. Initially, all forms of meat, fish, and animal products were excluded for the entirety of Lent. People were allowed one meal per day, after 3 p.m. In the 1400s, that time was revised to noon. Eventually, a small snack was included to sustain energy. Over time, fish, meat and eventually dairy products were allowed. However, fasting was required all 40 days. It wasn’t until 1966 that fast days were lessened to Ash Wednesday and Good Friday only.
What are the current rules for Lent?
All Catholics, ages 14 and up, are bound by the law of abstinence. Abstinence means refraining from the consumption of meat (land animals) on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. Why Friday? To unite ourselves with Jesus’ sacrifice, made for us on Good Friday. All Catholics, ages 18-59, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is defined as eating one full, meatless meal on prescribed days. Bits of food can be taken at other traditional meal times though their combined total should not equal a full meal. Penitential practices, like fasting and abstinence, are intended to refocus our thoughts and intentions toward God. Lent’s 40 days include Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday (the Lenten fast continues until Holy Saturday), not including Sundays. Sundays are optional but encouraged. For health reasons, the infirm, ill, and pregnant or nursing mothers are exempt. Three other Lenten disciplines are prayer (daily conversation with the Lord), fasting (from behaviors which detract from our relationship with God), and almsgiving (sharing our resources, ensuring the basic needs of human dignity).
Why purple? Colors powerfully convey unspoken messages and evoke emotions. Scriptural accounts share Jesus was robed in purple to mock his implied royalty as king of the Jews. The pain of his passion and crucifixion became associated with this color. Purple reminds us Lenten days are times of repentance and atonement, of acknowledging how our selfish desires continue to suppress and crucify the goodness of God today.
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Why do we have penitential seasons? Jesus gave the example of a penitential retreat, spending prayerful time in the desert preparing for his ministry, reflecting on God’s will, and determining how he’d freely make that happen. Penitential seasons offer us this same opportunity: to withdraw from our routines and evaluate our spiritual progress or regression. We do this through reflection and repentance, which enable us to identify our weaknesses and make reparation to amend our sinful ways. Penitential seasons create time to reflect on our need to make God the focal point of our lives. The result can be spiritually rewarding.
Why don’t we sing the Gloria or say Alleluia during Lent? The Gloria is a joyful hymn of praise thanking God and recognizing Jesus as the Lamb of God. The Alleluia is another exclamation of praise. While we literally know Jesus has risen and set us free, during Lent, we focus expectant anticipation of these events to come. Lent is a time to revisit Old Testament events leading to Christ’s mission and humanities salvation. It’s a time of facing the human struggles impeding our own resurrection. Refraining from joyous hymns of exultation maintains Lent’s penitential mood.
What is Laetare Sunday? The Church builds in a break from our deep reflection and self-denial on the 4th Sunday, Laetare (meaning Rejoice) Sunday. A passage from Isaiah, “rejoice with joy, you that have been in sorrow” is read, rose vestments are worn, and flowers may appear. This day is a gift to take a short break and breath in so we can courageously resume our walk to Calvary.
What are the Scrutinies? Why do they have different readings? The Scrutinies, celebrated on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, are special rites for the Elect (those preparing for baptism at Easter Vigil) to deliver them from the power of sin, protect them against temptation, and strengthen them in Christ. These rites begin with the entire Eucharistic assembly silently praying for these intentions. The particular readings correlate with the intended conversion experience of each scrutiny. The first scrutiny Gospel is the Samaritan woman (Christ is the living water), the second Gospel is the man born blind (Christ is the light of the world), and the third Gospel is the story of Lazarus (resurrection and life.)
Why 40 days? The number 40 has ecclesial significance: Moses spent 40 days on Mt. Sinai before receiving the 10 Commandments; Jesus spent 40 days in prayer and fasting prior to beginning his ministry. So, too, we spend 40 days preparing.
Parish Experiences to enrich your preparation!!!
Parish Retreat led by Deacon Patrick Finn Saturday March 17 Sacred Heart Save the Date! Registration forms available next week!
Three Options for Small Groups this Lent
1. Opening the Word
Based on weekly Readings Meetings at all churches , or home
and individual study
2. Young Adult Bible Study Tuesday nights, Holy Martyrs
3.Art and Faith
A visual experience of Lent through art and faith
Wednesday evenings & Thursday daytime at St. Jude
Still time to sign up on our website
Save the date ACTS POTHE WOMEN'S RETREAT May 10-13.
What is ACTS?
ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. ACTS is inspired by the Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47: "They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one's need. Everyday they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals in exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved."
What is an ACTS Retreat ?
An ACTS Retreat is a 3 day, 3 night parish-based retreat that offers parishioners the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ in a deep, profound way. ACTS Retreats are given by parishioners for fellow parishioners which serves to build Christian community within the parish. The ACTS Retreat experience is rooted in the Paschal Mystery in that retreatants are invited to reflect on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday morning following the 10:30 AM Mass and Reception at Holy Martyrs Church. The purpose of this weekend is to invite retreatants into a new or deeper relationship with the Lord and with other faithful women and men through Adoration and daily prayer; Community, awareness, of one’s identity as a member of the Body of Christ; Theology, encouraging more study of our faith and God's Word; and promoting the virtue of Service to our Lord and one another. Since the first ACTS Retreat in 1987, ACTS has affected one million lives by renewing people in their faith and revitalizing parishes. Through ACTS the laity have responded to their Baptismal call as they continue to seek to know Christ and enter the apostolic mission of the Church. As a result, ACTS is acknowledged by bishops and priests worldwide as part of the Church's New Evangelization challenge to "go and make disciples of all nations.” As of October 2017, ACTS Missions is represented worldwide: 27 states in the US, representing 74 dioceses 6 countries including the US, Mexico, Panama, Honduras, South Africa, and Canada, representing 28 international dioceses 569 parishes worldwide. Check us out on the parish website: http://pothe.org/acts-retreat
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Saturday, February 17 4:00pm HM Fr. G Thomas J. Hagerty by Lisa & Mats Agren 4:00pm SH Fr. M Susan Gray by the Albert Family 4:00pm SG Fr. K PFC John Allen Jr. by Jeanne & Chuck Meuse Sunday, February 18 8:00am SH Fr. M Deceased Family & Friends of Jeanne Bissonette 8:30am HM Fr. G Fran Downey by the Downey Family 8:30am SG Fr. K Gary Small by the Boulos Family 9:30am SJ Fr. M SI Eileen Malsch by her Family 10:30am HM Fr. G Gerard P. Conley Sr. by Josephine & John Marr 11:00am SH Fr. K Hector Nadeau by Kathy Nadeau 5:30pm HM Fr. G Parishioners Monday, February 19 8:00am SG Fr. K Leopoldo C. Dondiz by Mr. & Mrs. Leo Dondiz 5:30pm HM Fr. G Timothy McCann by Parish Staff Tuesday, February 20 8:15am SH Fr. G Richard Busby, Sr. by the Storey Family 5:30pm HM Fr. G Thomas Younkins by Becky Bucci Wednesday, February 21 8:15am SH Fr. K Kevin J. Scully by Mary Honan 5:30pm HM Fr. G Joan Keeley by the Keeley Family Thursday, February 22 8:15am SH Fr. K Deceased Family & Friends of Stephen & Sally Hunt 5:30pm HM Fr. G Mr. & Mrs. P.S. Mullins by Trish Dyk Friday, February 23 8:00am SG Fr. K Henry Tanguay by Cindy & Steve Carrier 5:30pm HM Fr. G Vera Cassidy Saturday, February 24 4:00pm HM Fr. M Bernard Ellis by Margeret A. Mayers 4:00pm SH Fr. K Joseph McCabe by Cynthia & Philip Gerard 4:00pm SG Fr. G Rosalinda Martinez by Tom & Belinda Harvey Sunday, February 25 8:00am SH Fr. K Andrew Kaseta 8:30am HM Fr. M Deceased Family & Friends of M. Bogosian & V. Scorsone 8:30am SG Fr. G Parishioners 9:30am SJ Fr. K Lucy Coffill by Louise Gorman 10:30am HM Fr. M Renette Nobile by Marion & Clayton Clark 11:00am SH Fr. G Cara Bonan by Kathie & Bill McGonagle 5:30pm HM Fr. M Norman Mason by Marie McCann
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Saturday, February 17 Native American & Black Missions 6:45am SH That Man is You 9:00am SH Protecting God’s Children 2:00pm HM ICDA Meeting and Interpreted Mass 3:15pm HM , SH, & SG Confession 3:30pm HM & SG Rosary Sunday, February 18 Native American & Black Missions 8:00am SJ Choir Practice 10:30 am SJ Opening the Word Small Group 3:00pm SG Opening the Word Small Group 4:45pm HM Choir Practice 5:30 pm Rite of Election, Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Monday, February 19 Presidents Day Office Closed 6:30pm HM Opening the Word Small Group 6:30pm HM RCIA Catechesis 6:30 pm SH Christmas Fair Meeting Tuesday, February 20 9:00am SH Opening the Word Small Group 9:30am HM Centering Prayer 10:30am HM Opening the Word Small Group Wednesday, February 21 10:00am HM Making Music, Praying Twice 3:15pm SH Youth Schola 6:00pm SJ Faith Formation 6:45pm SH Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm SH Together with Alzheimer's 7:00pm SG Choir Practice Thursday, February 22 6:30am SH Opening the Word Small Group 10:00am HM Making Music, Praying Twice 6:00pm SH Knights Workshop 6:00pm SJ Faith Formation, FLAME Friday, February 23 8:30am SG Adoration 8:15am SH Stations of the Cross & Breakfast 5:30pm SG Stations of the Cross & Soup Meal 5:30pm SJ Stations of the Cross & Soup Meal 6:00pm HM Soup Meal & Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 24 6:45am SH That Man is You 9:00am SH Protecting God’s Children 3:15pm HM , SH, & SG Confession 3:30pm HM & SG Rosary Sunday, February 25 8:00am SJ Choir Practice 10:30 am SJ Opening the Word Small Group 11:30am SJ Knights Major Degree 3:00pm SG Opening the Word Small Group 4:45pm HM Choir Practice
Apostolate of Prayer for Priests of the Portland Diocese Saturday, February 17 Msgr. Paul Stefanko, Rev. Stephen Concannon Sunday, February 18 Bishop Joseph J. Gerry, OSB Monday, February 19 Rev. Roger Chabot, Rev. Rudolph Leveille Tuesday, February 20 Rev. James Roy, MM, V. Rev. Louis Phillips Wednesday, February 21 Rev. Robert Lariviere, Rev. Thanh Nguyen Thursday, February 22 Our Holy Father Friday, February 23 Rev. Paul Coughlin, Rev. Augustine Nellery Saturday, February 24 Rev. Mark Nolette, Rev. Michael Seavey Sunday, February 25 Rev. Bruce Siket, Rev. Steven Cartwright
Take the Time to Remember in Prayer Those who are ill or recovering from surgery…Liz Chandler, Charlie Latham, Bill
Marquis, Leo Sylvoie, John Bonnell, Our Seminarians...Matt Valles, Joshua Maloney, Liam Gallagher, Joseph Moreshead,
Alex Boucher, Kevin Upham, Patrick Finn, Joshua Guillemette, Than Pham, Hoa Nguyen
Requests form the Knights...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 … … Brother Richard Farr… Art Crowley brother of Brother Mike Crowley…Brother Paul Metevier…Gary Bakken brother-in-law of Brother Deacon Dennis
Popadak…Father Ray Picard … Laurene, wife of Brother Dennis Dempsey
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Clergy Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, Pastor 207-553-7041, [email protected] Fr. Peter Kaseta, 207-657-8606, [email protected] Fr. Paul Marquis, [email protected] Deacon Dennis Popadak, 207-657-8607, [email protected] Deacon Patrick Finn, 207-657-8607, [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] 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] 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
Fr. Kaseta, OFM
Cap
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Popadak Georgette Dionne
Faith Formation
Mark Cannon
Business
Manager
Fr. Marquis
Parochial Vicar
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 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 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.
Our Churches
Please check calendar on page 5 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
Lent Daily Mass 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday
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, Thursday 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
website 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
