Mailing address: 271 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 • Tel: 207-282-3321

E-mail: GoodShepherd@portlanddiocese.org • www.goodshepherdparish.us Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fridays until 12:00 noon

Good Shepherd Parish Biddeford, Lyman, Old Orchard Beach, Saco

(Physical addresses of churches listed inside)

March 8, 2020

Good Shepherd Parish ǀ Second Sunday of Lent ǀ March 8, 2020

Most Holy Trinity Church St. Joseph Church & Ste. Anne Chapel St. Margaret Church St. Philip Church 271 Main St 178 Elm St (Rte 1) 6 Saco Ave 404 Goodwins Mills Rd Saco, Maine 04072 Biddeford, Maine 04005 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064 Lyman, Maine 04002

St. Brendan Chapel (now closed for the season) 40 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd, Biddeford Pool, Maine 04006

Rev. Msgr. René T. Mathieu, Pastor Rev. Brad Morin, Parochial Vicar Rev. Dominic Tumusiime, AJ, Parochial Vicar Deacon Robert Parenteau Deacon Kevin Jacques Deacon Rick Huot

Lent continues until the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 9. During Lent, the decoration of the altar with flowers is not permitted, and musical instruments may be played only to give necessary support to the singing. Exceptions include Laetare Sunday, solemnities and feasts.

Lenten Fast and Abstinence ǀ In the US, every Friday of Lent is a day of abstinence from meat. Catholics aged 18 and over are bound by the law of fasting until their 59th birthday. The law of abstinence binds Catholics ages 14 and older.

Lenten Daily Masses ǀ Refer to Mass Intentions for a complete schedule of daily parish Masses. Note that a 6:30pm Tuesday Mass has been added at each location.

Happiness, Suffering and the Love of God ǀ 6:30-8pm Mondays ǀ seven weeks; began Feb. 24 ǀ Most Holy Trinity. Register at goodshepherdparish.us or 282-4812.

Haddock Suppers During Lent ǀ 4:30-6pm Fridays Most Holy Trinity Church Hall ǀ through April 3. Adults $11; Students (6-14) $5; kids 5 and younger, free. Benefits St. James School.

Rice Bowl kits are available near church doors after Masses this weekend to enable Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Donations will be collected at the conclusion of Lent to support the good works of Catholic Relief Services.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) ǀ Saturdays, 3 pm, Most Holy Trinity, St. Margaret and St. Joseph; 3:30 pm, St. Philip. Priests available upon request after most weekday and weekend Masses, or call office for an appointment. Special schedule for March 30-April 2, evenings when The Light Is On For You!

Lenten Vespers ǀ 4pm ǀ Most Holy Trinity Church ǀ Sundays

Stations of the Cross ǀ 1 and 6pm Fridays ǀ Most Holy Trinity ǀ and at 3pm April 10, Good Friday, at all churches (French at St. Joseph).

Lenten Eucharistic Adoration ǀ March 20 ǀ following 6pm Stations at Most Holy Trinity. Daily Adoration is available 24/7 at Perpetual Adoration Chapel, 27 Thornton Ave., Saco.

Easter Communion ǀ In the US, the obligation to re-ceive Holy Communion at least once a year may be satisfied from the First Sunday of Lent (March 1) to Most Holy Trinity Sunday (June 7). For a just cause, this “Easter Duty” may be fulfilled another time during the year.

LENT 2020 Message from Monsignor René Mathieu: (1) Catechumens and Candidates for Full Communion: As we advance into the heart of Lent, those preparing to enter the Church at Eastertime have begun a more intense preparation. The Elect, Penelopi Susan Berry and Emily Sue Brassley, are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist; during Masses on the next three Sundays, they will celebrate the scrutinies, which are rites for self-searching and repentance. Stewart Randal Clarke, Bruce James

Cook, Mary Jane Cook and Timothy Allen Sargent were baptized in other Christian communities and are now seeking full communion with the Catholic Church; this will involve making a profession of faith and the reception of Confirmation and First Communion. Also, Tran Huyen Tran and Ange-Michaella Kamugisha are adult-baptized Catholics completing sacraments of initiation who will receive Confirmation and/or First Eucharist. Kindly support these candidates on their pilgrimage of faith with your prayers and affection. (2) I want to remind parishioners who have questions concerning our parish finances that the annual financial statements are posted on our website and remain there for your reference. If you have more specific questions, I do not consider any of this information confidential (except for salaries of lay staff members). Any member of Good Shepherd Parish with questions is welcome to contact David Gadbois at the parish finance office. He will be happy to provide answers to your questions or find out where to get it. (3) Feelings of hurt, emptiness and regret often impact not only women who get abortions, but their spouses, parents, grandparents and friends. Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer solace, peace and inner healing to any individual connected to an abortion. The retreats provide a safe place for people to grieve the loss and to understand how abortion has affected them so they can grow beyond it. The next Rachel’s Vineyard retreat in Maine will be held April 17-19 in the Bangor area starting on Friday at 6pm and will conclude on Divine Mercy Sunday at 1:30pm. The registration deadline for the retreat is Friday, April 3 (pre-registration required). For information, call (207) 321-7897 or email projectrachel@portlanddiocese.org. All messages are confidential. You can also visit the retreat website at www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/RachelVinyardApril2020retreat.pdf. (4) A parishioner once asked me why people often say “bless you” after someone sneezes. I hadn’t a clue so I went online and found a possible explanation. The phrase is attributed to Pope Gregory the Great (540-604) who is said to have spoken “God bless you” during a bubonic plague epidemic in the 6th century, sneezing being one of the symptoms of the plague. Different languages and cultures have similar or other expressions (such as “gesundheit” (“health”) in German), but they seem to be related to the fact that a sneeze sometimes signals the onset of a cold or allergy. So “bless you” is a courteous way of wishing someone good health. (5) Thirty-one weeks into our 5-year Shepherds of Hope capital campaign, the amount pledged/donated contin-ues to grow weekly. Thus far, we have received 737 gifts and pledges amounting to $1,433,966 as of March 3, or some 71.6 % of our $2,000,000 goal. I am happy to report that pledges or gifts have been recorded every week since the start of our 5-year campaign. Please complete only one pledge card per donor, even if you happen to give more than originally planned. Clearly distinguish any donation to the campaign separately from other donations to the parish, perhaps by writing SOH (for Shepherds of Hope) and simply noting your campaign ID or even your envelope number on your envelope or check memo line. (6) Next to my weekly message on this page of the bulletin, we are printing a calendar of Lenten events in Good Shepherd Parish. You may want to cut it out and tape it to your fridge as a reminder. We will update it weekly. Copies of a two-sided sheet stuffed in the bulle-tin last weekend printed information, dates, times, etc. on Lent, Triduum and Easter as well as special events in Good Shepherd Parish in the near future. (7) Thank You of the Week: To parishioners who collected and the one who burned last year’s palms to produce ashes for Ash Wednesday. Thank you!

Jokes Priests Can Tell, Volume 2 by Msgr. Arthur Tonne A businessman was trying to make a long distance telephone call. Again and again there was some foul-up: he got the wrong number; he got the busy signal. Impa-tiently, he asked the operator: “Am I crazy or are you?” “Sweetly she replied: “Sir, I’m sorry, but we cannot give out that information.”

Saturday, March 7 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Henry Chretien (20th Ann.) / For Fr. Zenon DeCary 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Conrad Picard (15th Ann.) / Murielle Martin 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Claudette Nolette / David Corkery 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Bob Pecoraro) Annette DesRoberts / Jeannette Smith Sunday, March 8, Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. David Schlaver) Carmel, Gisele & Cleo Sylvain / Jeanette Trudeau 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Simonne Lavoie / Marion Lafortune (20th Ann.) 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Fernand Marchand (6th Ann.) / Priscilla Letellier 9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Ralph Miro / Mathieu Caron 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Pauline Underwood / Claire Gould 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Elizabeth Lapointe / Jacqueline Perrault 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) For All People in Good Shepherd Parish / Theresa Couture (5th Ann.) ******************************************************** Monday, March 9 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Noella Croteau / Marie L’Heureux (6th Ann.) Tuesday, March 10 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Robert & Noella Croteau / Alice Lapointe (20th Ann.) 6:30 pm St. Margaret: Daniel Stygles Wednesday, March 11 8:30 am St. James School: Deceased Members of the Picard Family 9:00 am St. Philip: All Souls Mass Intention Thursday, March 12 8:00 am St. Margaret: Fred D. Carey 9:00 am St. Philip: Andre Dube & Don & Jean Guay Friday, March 13 9:00 am Most Holy Trinity: Urbain Paquette / Rose A. Gosselin Saturday, March 14 4:00 pm St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Lionel Sylvain (22nd Ann.) / Murielle Roy 4:00 pm Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Paul E. Lambert (8th Ann.) / Daniel Reardon (8th Ann.) 4:00 pm St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Anita Villemaire (5th Ann.) / Priscilla Rousselle (3rd Ann.) 4:30 pm St. Philip: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Dorothy Gilblair / Annette DesRoberts Sunday, March 15, Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 am St. Joseph: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Robert Miliken / En Honneurde St. Joseph 8:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. David Schlaver) Beatrice Eramo (3rd Ann.) / John Flynn 8:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Normand LaBranche (5th Ann.) / Alain Dubé 9:00 am St. Philip: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Edward “Ervin” Bennett / Donat Bineau, Jr. 10:30 am St. Margaret: (Fr. Dominic Tumusiime) Fr. Lionel Chouinard 10:30 am Most Holy Trinity: (Fr. Brad Morin) Leo Cote / Elizabeth LaPointe 11:00 am St. Joseph: (Msgr. René Mathieu) Leo Chretien (1st Ann.) / For All People in Good Shepherd Parish

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Shepherds of Hope pledges ǀ For parishioners who have not made a pledge, we need your help. Please pray about taking that step. There are cards at each church or the parish office to fill out or take home for prayerful consideration. Bring pledge to the office or mail to: Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St, Saco. Note ǀ Any checks/cash can be dropped in

collection basket, inside a blank envelope and must have a name and ID number to receive credit. Check payments should be made out to: Good Shepherd Parish; “Shepherds Of Hope” in memo line.

Current totals ǀ 737 household gifts ǀ $1,433,966 ǀ 71.6% of goal

We have created a link with the Shepherds of Hope logo at goodshepherdparish.us/. For assistance, call Amy Loring at 282-3321, ext. 105. WESHARE charges a fee on each transaction as follows:

* ACH withdrawals from bank account: Fee is 10 cents per transaction plus 1%, calculated as follows: For example, a $50 donation will include a 50-cent charge, plus 10 cents, for a total fee of 60 cents. The $50 donation results in a net donation to the parish of $49.40. * Credit, Debit Card Transactions: Fee is 3.25%, calculated as follows: A $50 donation will include a 3.25% transaction fee and amount to a charge of $1.63. The $50 donation results in a net donation to the parish of $48.37.

Since the credit/debit card fees are more than double ACH fees, we prefer use of ACH. Please consider this when deciding your source of payment. Thank you for your generosity.

Shepherds of Hope Pledge Payments ǀ Please note that if you intend to use ACH or credit card for payment and/or installments on pledge, you must do so by signing into the parish’s online giving service, WESHARE. Please do not include bank account information or cred-it card number on pledge card. Go to the parish website to sign up and make a payment or set up a recurring payment schedule. If you decide to use WESHARE, mark that on your pledge card so we han-dle the pledge properly.

PARISH LITURGIES ǀ MASS INTENTIONS

Schedule of priests may change without notice The Sanctuary Lamps at Most Holy Trinity Church, St. Margaret Church and St. Joseph Church are burning this week In memory of Priscille Curro ǀ Donald Letellier ǀ Lucien Z. Lessard

Rest in Peace ǀ Harry Sullivan (born 1926) Sister Dorothy Violette (born 1932) ǀ Reynald Souliere (born 1947) Raoul Lachance (born 1925) ǀ Linda Brown (born 1944) Mark Corriveau (born 1971) ǀ Marjorie G. Johnston (1924) Therese Dutremble (1920) ǀ Claire Allie (born 1933) Betty Jane LaPlante Wilhelmi (born 1931) Isabella Chretien (born 1921) ǀ Carol Wentworth (born 1935) Donald Thomas (born 1960) May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Newly Baptized ǀ Violet Skyy Benson ǀ Morgan Elaine Hart Colton Michael Smalley ǀ Colton Joseph Daley ǀ Sophia Rose Daley

Apostolate of Prayer for Priests ǀ March 2020

8. Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB 9. Rev. Richard C. McLaughlin, Rev. Matthew Gregory 10. Rev. Hyacinth N. Fornkwa, Rev. C. Lee Gilbertson 11. Rev. David E. Schlaver CSC, Rev. Ralph J. Boisvert 12. Rev. Maurice T. Lebel, Rev. Joel R. Cyr 13. Rev. Richard E. Senghas, Rev. Bernard J. Welch 14. Rev. Vincent C. Curtin SJ, Rev. Robert Tumwekwase AJ Let us also pray for our Deacons and Seminarians.

LET US PRAY

SHEPHERDS OF HOPE

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25 Graham Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 ǀ (P) 207-282-4084 ǀ (F) 207-286-3693 GSPschools@portlanddiocese.org ǀ www.sjsbiddeford.org

St. James School is Service, Academics, Faith & Excellence A Catholic, parochial school committed to fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional & physical growth in a S.A.F.E. and collaborative environment while empowering students to be creative, to think critically, to act responsibly, and to serve with integrity.

Saint James School Endowment Funds A savings account for the school and support for scholarships. Please contact The Catholic Foundation of Maine to make a donation or to remember us in your estate planning. Let us be sure that we always have a Catholic school in the area by supporting this outreach of Good Shepherd Parish; as we prepare for the future, we build upon the faith and sacrifice of our ancestors, creating hope. Parishioners, strengthen our parish and ensure that our legacy of faith will continue in perpetuity. Contact the Catholic Foundation of Maine, Elizabeth Badger, executive director: 321-7800 or Elizabeth.badger@catholicfoundationmaine.org.

SAINT JAMES SCHOOL

Open Houses ǀ 9am-1pm ǀ March 30 and April 30 ǀ A preschool through grade eight Catholic parochial school, St. James is fully li-censed in Maine and accredited with New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). St. James has won awards for Best Preschool and Best Private School; is a Gold Site of Distinction for the 5-2-1-0 program for preschool, grades K-8 and extended day program; and is one of 7% of schools in the nation to receive the Silver Award for the Smarter Lunch program. Students receive quali-ty education; 95% are on the honor roll in high school. Many of these students are in the top 10% of their class upon graduation because of the solid education they receive early on. Tuition is affordable and financial aid is available. Can’t make the open houses? Call for a private tour, 282-4084. There is a waiting list for some classes, don't delay and come and see the St. James difference for yourself!

Students ready for ‘March Madness

"March is always a long month in schools,” said Nancy Naimey, principal of St. James School. “So, we thought, “Let’s try to plan a month-long initiative that promotes our S.A.F.E. mission each day!’” The result? “March Madness” and a schedule of events and activi-ties that celebrate the school’s commitment to S.A.F.E. (Service, Academics, Faith, Excellence). Highlights include: March 11 ǀ Students to make welcome cards for newly baptized chil-dren and adults at Good Shepherd Parish. March 13 ǀ Students will write appreciation letters to local priests, sisters and religious leaders to celebrate the anniversary of Pope Francis’ election as Pope in 2013. March 18 ǀ Students will celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Day. March 19 ǀ Students will bring jokes to school for National Let’s Laugh Day. March 23 ǀ Dress to Impress Day March 27 ǀ Students will celebrate Fred Rogers Day and Earth Day by wearing sweaters and creating recycled art projects. March 30 ǀ I Am in Control of My Choices Day will see classes completing lessons from the Choose Love Movement, an emotional learning program that teaches educators and students how to choose love in any circumstance and helps them become connected, resilient and empowered. “St. James isn’t just a school, it’s a family,” said Naimey. “This initiative is just another fun and creative way to bring the community together.”

YOUTH MINSTRY

Catherine Gallerizzo ǀ Youth and College Minister 282-4812, ext. 117 ǀ catherine.gallerizzo@portlanddiocese.org.

Nor’Easter Catholic Campus Ministry ǀ UNE, Biddeford Sunday Mass ǀ 8 pm ǀ St. Francis Room

Weekly, on-campus Mass, one of the many opportunities for building community and enhancing faith thanks to Nor’easter Catholic, the campus ministry at UNE named after the college’s affable Nor’easter mascot.

Facebook, Instagram ǀ @noreastercatholic goodshepherdparish.us/noreastercatholic

COLLEGE MINSTRY

Catherine Gallerizzo ǀ Youth and College Minister 282-4812, ext. 117 ǀ catherine.gallerizzo@portlanddiocese.org.

High School Youth Ministry ǀ 5-7pm ǀ Sunday, March 8 HSYM. All 9-12th graders welcome.

St. Philip Supper for St. Patrick’s Day ǀ 5-6:30pm ǀ Saturday, March 14. All proceeds from this month’s supper go toward helping our youth go to Convention and Steubenville East. Catholic Youth Convention ǀApril 17-19 ǀ Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland ǀ Please let Catherine know if you are interested in attending this retreat filled with talks, workshops, adoration, a dance party and other fun! Deadline to register is March 22. Steubenville East ǀ July 10-12 ǀ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island ǀ All incoming 9-12th grade youth invited to this incredible retreat featuring speakers Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jason Evert. Seventeen youth spots available. Please let Catherine know if you are interested in attending so she can reserve your spot. Deadline to register is May 15. Middle School Youth Ministry ǀ No session March 10

EDGE. All 6-8th graders welcome.

The Biddeford High School Varsity Cheerleaders recently held a clinic for St. James stu-dents at Biddeford Community Center. The high school team last month won the state championship cheering competition.

Spirit, they got

YOUNG FAMILIES MINISTRY

Josh Houde ǀ Assistant Director of Faith Formation 282-4812 ǀ joshua.houde@portlanddiocese.org

Family Night! ǀ 6-8pm, Fridays, March 13, 20 St. Philip ǀ Open to engaged couples, young married couples and families with young children. Gatherings during Lent will be held at St. Philip in Lyman.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Michelle Philbrick ǀ Family Catechesis ǀ Pre-K - grade five 282-4812, ext. 115 ǀ michelle.philbrick@portlanddiocese.org

March 8 ǀ Classroom session

March 15 ǀ At home session

March 22 ǀ Classroom session; 5pm Mass at Most Holy Trinity

March 29 ǀ At home session; SPY2 Retreat noon to 3pm

It is often our wish to remain in the best moments of our lives. Music is a gift that helps us to revisit some of our favorite memories. Do you have a song that takes you back to a ‘perfect moment’?

Spend Time with Scripture ǀ Second Sunday of Lent

“If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Peter proposed putting up tents and staying on the mountain but that couldn’t be. Jesus and his disciples came down from the mountain and journeyed on toward betrayal, suffering, and death. Lord, grant

that the hope You provide will give us courage and strength to face darkness in our days! Clynk Bags available ǀ Tell family, friends and businesses that they can obtain a Clynk bag from the parish office to assist our youth min-istry in its fundraising efforts. Proceeds of the returnables allow our parish to offer financial aid to those who attend annual Diocesan

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RCIA ǀ We appreciate all the prayers and support on behalf of our

Elect and Candidates who were received by Bishop Deeley at the

Rite of Election/Call to Continuing Conversion last Sunday, March

1, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. This

Rite marks the final term of preparation for the sacraments, known

as the period of Purification and Enlightenment.

Elect: Those who will celebrate the three Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist Candidates: Baptized Christians who are preparing to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.

YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY

Theology on Tap ǀ 7-9pm ǀ Thursday, March 19 ǀ WonderBar Restaurant ǀ 12 Washington St., Biddeford ǀ with Fr Jack Dickinson: “Sacrificial Love: Living Lent with St Joseph.” Join us on the Feast of St Joseph to explore what St Joseph has to teach us about love, sacrifice and Lent. Theology on Tap is a gathering of college students and young adults (ages 18-39) that features food, drink, fellowship and engaging discussions on spiritual topics.

ADULT MINISTRY

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February 28, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

May the peace and promise of Jesus be with you as we begin Lent, a season which re-minds us of that love which gives rise to all love: the love God has for each of us. Lent is about drawing closer to the Lord Jesus, whom we try to imitate in our own lives, and I hope it is a sea-son of grace and a time of joy for each of you.

An issue which strikes at the heart of our faith is sadly working its way through the legisla-tive process in Augusta. LD 1613 is legislation sponsored by Speaker Sara Gideon which de-mands that Maine taxpayers fund abortion services. You may recall that just last year, LD 820 passed and forced Maine taxpayers to cover the cost of abortions not covered by federal funds.

Now, Maine Family Planning (MFP) is asking for reimbursement of over $3 million in Maine tax funds ($2 million of it on an ongoing basis) to pay for MFP's refusal to comply with the Protect Life Rule which stops federal funding to organizations that perform or promote abortions. Maine abortion providers were the first in the nation to announce they would not comply with the Protect Life Rule and now demand that the Maine taxpayers pay instead. LD 1613 is an outrageous affront. Affordable, life-affirming health care is still available to all wom-en from Kittery to Fort Kent at federally qualified health care centers.

Last spring, polling showed that 62% of Mainers do not approve of tax money going to abortion. A test of society is its commitment to protect and care for its most vulnerable mem-bers, specifically, the unborn. This proposed legislation dismisses the sacredness of life from conception to natural death. LD 1613 forces taxpayers to fund an immoral act, one that cannot be justified in conscience or law. Mainers know that financial resources are limited. There are long waiting lists for the elderly who need care and inadequate staff of caseworkers to protect the welfare of our youth. Our legislators could spend more time and resources on saving lives rather than forcing bills that would end them.

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As your bishop, I urge you to call your state senator at (207) 287-1540 and your state repre-

sentative at (207) 287-1400. State your name, where you live, and that you oppose LD 1613. If you

do not know who your senator or representative is, visit www.faithfulcitizenme.org to discover

who they are. Speak out against these actions and let your voice be heard before it is too late.

Join me in praying that our opposition will stir the consciences of our elected officials into a

more active promotion of the defense of human life.

With prayerful best wishes in this season of Lent, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ, our Hope,

Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D.

Bishop of Portland

Patron Saints of Good Shepherd Parish The Worship and Spirituality Committee of Good Shepherd will honor the Feasts of Good Shepherd Parish Patron Saints in 2020. The saints will be honored at the saint worship site and shared with all our worship sites as well. A brief history will be shared, prayer cards with the featured saint will be available, and a special event may be shared with all parishioners as well. First up ǀ St. Joseph Feast Day ǀ March 19 ǀ to be celebrated the weekend of March 21-22. Help St. Joseph Church celebrate its patron Saint Joseph Come watch a film about St. Andre Bessette of Saint Joseph Oratory in Montreal, Canada. Saint Andre, a holy, humble man, became a saint simply by promoting devotion to St. Joseph. Through conversations with her uncle, St. Andre’s niece cleverly relates the life of St. (Brother) Andre in this film. Screening ǀ 2pm ǀ Sunday, March 22 ǀ Most Holy Trinity Church Hall. Come see how St. Joseph’s protection is so great, so strong and so prompt before the throne of God. Invite family, friends and neighbors; all are wel-come! Refreshments will be served. Don’t forget to pick up your St. Joseph Prayer Card available at all our worship sites.

EVENTS

Magnificat Ministry ǀ Catholic Women’s Prayer Breakfast ǀ 9am-

noon ǀ Saturday, April 18 ǀ Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St.,

Portland ǀ Guest Speaker is Kendra Von Esh, a former a corporate executive who thought she had it all - money, prestige, power, but nothing satisfied her. Her life was filled with stress and anxiety. She was a cradle Catholic, but had no faith. Then God found her on Easter in 2013 and flipped her reality upside down. “He completely transformed me. I am overflowing with so much joy and supernatural peace because of God’s love. I want this for everyone.” Kendra left her career and is now a Catholic speaker, TV news anchor, radio host and author. Reservations are $22 payable to: Magnificat Scarborough, PO Box 821 Scarborough, ME 04070-0821. Deadline is April 8. No tickets sold at door.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations ǀ Special events at Maine parishes will highlight the Diocese of Portland’s celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Patrick. The feast day holds special significance in the diocese as Saint Patrick, along with Saint Jean Baptiste, is a secondary patron of the diocese. In addition, Saint

Patrick Church in Newcastle was the first church in the country named for Saint Patrick. Bishop Robert P. Deeley, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from County Galway, Ireland, will celebrate Mass on Saint Patrick’s Day at 12:15pm Tuesday, March 17 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. To view details on other gatherings planned to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Patrick around Maine, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/feast-saint-patrick. This page will be updated as events are announced.

Lenten retreat ǀ March 20-22 ǀ Sky-Hy Conference & Renewal Center, Topsham ǀ for Catholic, high-school men who strive to live out their faith and to follow God's will in their lives. The theme for the retreat is “Jesus Christ: Healer of Body and Soul.” The presenters will include Fr. Seamus Griesbach, director of the Office of Vocations, and other local priests. For more information or to register, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/vocations/content/upcoming-activities-and-events.

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COMMUNITY

Good Shepherd Parish 50/50 Club

Name _____________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City ______________________________________________ Telephone _________________________________________ Please detach and return to Good Shepherd Parish, 271 Main St., Saco, ME 04072, or drop in the collection basket at Mass in an envelope marked "50/50 Club." Cost: $5 a month; $30 for six months; $60 for a year. To change contact information: Diane, 282-5370; Penny, 282-6624.

Daily Rosary ǀ 6-6:30pm ǀ St. Anne Chapel. Consider participating in a daily Rosary in Ste. Anne’s Chapel at the newly dedicated Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine. During Lent, a second Rosary will be recited for the many problems we are now faced with. Mary has said that by praying the Rosary, many of life’s problems can be eliminated, minimized or altered. Make your Lent a time of renewal. Come, pray.

This Man is You ǀ Spring Semester ǀ "The Fight of Faith"

7am, Saturday, March 14 ǀ youth room, Most Holy Trinity

DVD Program, 7am; Liturgy of the Hours prayer, 6:15am; coffee

and social time, 6:30am. All men welcome. The Fight of Faith equips

and enables men to engage in the cosmic, spiritual battle raging in

our day. Biblical identities will emerge to inspire heroic lives of

service to a calling greater than ourselves. Contemplate the

mysterious Will of God and discover a Kingdom “not of this world.”

Embrace our true identity as sons of the Father while experiencing

the intimacy and secrets of a deep and personal friendship with

Christ. Uncover the ultimate truth that sheds light on all things:

God’s own identity. Fight the good fight of faith to win an

imperishable crown of glory. FMI: Ken, 590-5805; Dave, 590-5198.

FIAT ǀ Women’s Discernment Group ǀ 6-8pm ǀ Second and fourth Friday, March 13 ǀ St. Joseph Convent, 409 Pool St., Biddeford. For high school, college students and beyond, who want to learn about Religious Sisters, and may be questioning this vocation. fiatmaine@gmail.com; Instagram: @fiatmaine

Holy Face Prayer Group ǀ 5-6pm ǀ Sunday, March. 8 ǀDecary Center.

Charismatic Prayer Meeting ǀ 6:30-8:30am ǀ Friday, March 6 Decary Center. Rosary and laying on of hands for healing.

Vocations: “God has called us with a holy calling…according to His

own purpose and grace.” If you think God is offering you the grace

of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, call Father

Seamus Griesbach at (207) 773- 6471 or write:

seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org.

Intercessions: For all our priests, who bring us to the mountain of

Christ at every Mass and feed us with His transforming love in the

sacraments, and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and

consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.

Evening Telephone Rosary ǀ 7pm ǀ To Participate, dial 1-712-770-4800; enter access code 686085. FMI, call Mary at: 252-6385.

TV Mass for the homebound ǀ 7am ǀ Sundays ǀ WGME

Watch online: www.HeartoftheNation.org. For those who can get to

church, TV or online liturgy does not fulfill Sunday obligation.

Second Collection Next Weekend ǀ Easter Flowers ǀ Please take

this opportunity to help us beautify our churches and inspire our celebration of the most important Holy Day of the Liturgical

Calendar: Easter, in Good Shepherd Parish

DISCIPLESHIP

COLLECTION

St. James School Live and Silent Auction ǀ 6-9pm ǀ Saturday, April 4 ǀ Dunegrass Country Club. Featuring comedian Tuck Tucker. Proceeds benefit new technologies for school. To be a sponsor, contact Lynn Roy at lynn.roy@portlanddiocese.org. Items sought: gift certificates, tickets to sports and theater events and vacation rent-als and get-always. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaintJamesSchoolAuction/

Corned beef and cabbage supper ǀ 5-6:30pm ǀ Saturday, March 14 ǀ St, Philip’s Church Hall ǀ Route 35, Lyman. Potatoes, vegetables, rolls, beverages, homemade desserts. Handicapped accessible. Tickets are $10 per person; $5 for children 12 to 7; 6 and younger, free. Proceeds benefit GSP Youth Group.

K of C 2266 Breakfast ǀ 8-10am ǀ Sunday, March 15 ǀ St. Margaret Church Hall ǀ OOB.

Knights District Mass ǀ 8:30am ǀ St. Margaret Church.

Good Shepherd Parish Christmas Fair ǀ $34,864 netted with your help - Thank you! Plans are underway for the 2020 Christmas Fair to be held Nov. 13-15, 2020. We will once again hold the fair at St. Joseph Church Hall. Keep an eye on your weekly bulletin for updates and invitations to get involved. As always, we will be looking for donations for the Penny Raffle and for toys for the Children’s Section. Crafters and knitters are already at work. What a generous parish we have. See you at the Fair! FMI, contact Dan and Denise Bastarache at 284-5195.

Women of Virtue, Mornings of Grace ǀ 7-9am ǀ Saturday, March 14 Most Holy Trinity Church Hall. Prayer, video, discussion, sharing and coffee every second Saturday of the month. Mornings of Grace also meets each Saturday morning, 7-8am, Chapel, Most Holy Trinity: pray the rosary, coffee and conversation. All women welcome. FMI, 282-3321, ext. 110 or WOVofGSP@gmailcom.

Good Shepherd Choir Rehearsal for spring 2020 ǀ Rehearsals for Holy Week are 6:30-8pm, Thursdays, St. Joseph: March 12, 19, 26, April 2. Enter through side door. Rehearsals for Deacon Alex Boucher’s Ordination and First Mass (May 30, 31) will be Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 28. April 16 rehearsal is in Ste. Anne Chapel, all other rehearsals in church. No rehearsal May 21 due to Mass of the Ascension at St. Joseph. FMI, Helene.fortier@portlanddiocese.org.

Pray and Play ǀ 9 am ǀ Wednesday, March 4 ǀ Most Holy Trinity A group of young people who can feel comfortable in bringing their joyful noise to Jesus in the tabernacle. Babies and children welcome with caregivers or parents. FMI, go to FB group "Pray And Play @ MHT In Saco" or contact LJ Gombar, sillyca@gmail.com. Held eve-ry Wednesday.

Donations to food pantries ǀ All Good Shepherd Parish churches This week: Canned fish and chicken.

“As I have done, so you also must do” ǀ 10am-3:30pm Wednesday, March 18 ǀ Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford. At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of his apostles, establishing the ministry he wanted for his followers. What meaning does this hold for us today? Cost is $60; includes hot meal. FMI or to register, visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org or call 284-5671.

Lenten Reflection 2020 ǀ Repenting of Ecological Sin and Cultivating Ecological Virtues Shared by Good Shepherd Care for Our Common Home Committee

Laudato Si’ reminds us that “the ecological crisis is . . . a summons to profound interior conversion . . . which entails the recognition of our errors, sins, faults and failures, and leads to heartfelt repentance and desire to change.” (217- 218) Recently, ecological sin was defined “as an action or omission against God, against one's neighbor, the community and the environment.” The seven deadly sins (pride, greed, lust, wrath, gluttony, envy, sloth) can be a way to examine where we have turned away from our Creator and creation. Below, each sin is examined through the lens of creation and is paired with an ecological virtue that can help us to restore our relationships and to live in sublime communion. (89) We invite you to reflect on one of these sins and virtues each week of Lent within your families, Laudato Si’ Circles, or communities.

Good Shepherd Parish ǀ Second Sunday of Lent ǀ March 8, 2020

Good Shepherd Parish ǀ Second Sunday of Lent ǀ March 8, 2020

Parish Donationsǀ Charitable Deductions

Please be aware that the parish office can only track your offertory donations in our Parish database when you use Offertory Envelopes. All donations received through your envelopes are recorded to your member account. We are happy to provide a donation record if requested, however, we prefer handling these via email to reduce administrative costs to the parish. Requests can be made as follows: ·

*Visit www.goodshepherdparish.us/annualdonation-report and complete the information requested (most preferred way) or *Email Amy.Loring@portlanddiocese.org with “2019 GSP Contribution Statement” in the subject line. Also, include name, envelope number, address, phone number or *Call Amy Loring at 207-282-3321, ext. 105, leave same information noted above.

WESHARE donors may self-serve from their account to obtain giving/donation records directly without parish assistance. We will do our very best to respond as quickly as possible. Be advised: All Souls donations are non-deductible since a Mass is given for those intentions.

To receive envelopes, please contact Amy (information above). THANK YOU ALL in advance for your cooperation and generosity

throughout the year.

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Saint for the Week ǀ March 8 Justice means being just, and giving each his own - giving God the things that are God‘s, and the world, what belongs to the world.

- Saint John of God (1495-1550), Order of Hospitallers, Feast Day