MASS INTENTIONS

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16    

4:30 PM      Stephen Pallotta by the Gelinas Family

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

  7:30 AM   Stephen Pallotta by Dale & Sherry Rader    

10:30 AM   Cornelius & Mary Baumann by Family

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 18

  8:00 AM   Susan Robiola by Gene & Mary Hunter

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

  8:00 AM   Eucharistic Service

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

  8:00 AM   Stephen Pallotta by Roccy & Marcia Risbara

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

  8:00 AM   Eucharistic Service

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

  8:00 AM   Parish Family

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MASSES NEXT WEEKEND

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

   4:30 PM   Thomas Busby by Mary T. Conroy & Eileen Conroy

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

  7:30 AM   Marilyn M. Boss by the Boss Family

 10:30 AM  Stephen Pallotta by the Andreson Family

 

“STEWARDSHIP  -- A Disciple’s Way of Life!”

In this weekend’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, “God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” To what is God calling me today? What gifts are mine to share?

(From Stewardship By The Book, by Sharon Hueckel.  Used with permission.)

In the modern world, things that used to be considered permanent — “irrevocable” — like marriage, faith, love, are now thought of as lasting only as long as they are convenient for the parties involved. No wonder people long for security and cannot find it! Only in God do we find what is forever true.

 

FAITH FACTS: On August 22nd we celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary. This feast was inserted in the calendar for the Universal Church by Pope Pius XII in 1954, the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Immaculate Conception as a dogma. On this occasion we contemplate her who, seated beside the King of Ages, shines forth as Queen and intercedes as Mother.

 

WEEKLY REFLECTION

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Gospel recounts the story of a Canaanite woman who asked Jesus to help her daughter who was possessed by a demon. Although Jesus ignores her, she keeps after him and in the end her faith is rewarded. It is easy to think that our time and energy should be devoted to those in our own community and ignore the needs of others. But that is not what discipleship is about. We are called to serve others according to the talents and resources we have. It is not required that we even like those who need help. It is not our place to judge their “worthiness.” We are simply to do what we can to help others.

Thus says the Lord:

Observe what is right, do what is just.

~Isaiah 56:1

FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST 10, 2008

Total Required to Support Parish                $  9,500.00

Parish Offertory Collection                         $  8,791.00

Building Fund                                             $     383.00

Electronic Funds Aug (weekly Offertory)  $      985.84

Electronic Funds Aug (weekly Bldg Fund )$     220.86

Total                                                       $ 10,380.70

 

“GEE, I THOUGHT THE BUILDING FUND AND THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WAS THE SAME!”

A typical question that people ask is “What is the difference between the Building Fund and the Capital Campaign?” People often think it is one and the same but it is not. The Building Fund money is used for on-going maintenance and repairs of our church facility. The Capital Campaign is the vehicle which we set up two years ago, where people pledged on a five-year commitment to pay for our addition to the Parish Hall, Kitchen and new Classroom Wing. If you pledged, you should have a payment book for either monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payments. Thanks.

 

Project G.R.A.C.E. News

Granting Resources and Assistance through Community Effort

P.O. Box 6846, Scarborough, ME 04070-6846

883-5111  E-mail address: pgme@projectgracemaine.org

 

BACK TO SCHOOL EFFORTS, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE!:  If you would like to help a family and their child (ren) prepare for school by providing items such as a backpack, lunchbox, colored pencils, markers, crayons, rulers, notebook paper, highlighters, glue or glue sticks, dividers, index cards and binders.  Look for collection bins in the Narthex at St. Max, First Congregational Church, cPort Credit Union, Michelle Raber Insurance Agency and Bessworth Community Services.  We will be collecting until 8/18. 

 

NEIGHBORS FORUM:   This fall Project G.R.A.C.E. will be planning and hosting a Neighbors Forum.  The purpose of this meeting is to help provide resources and solutions to neighbors in need this winter.  We hope to provide a positive discussion and outline a plan, perhaps to pool local resources and products.  It’s a very simple idea: share information, resources and gifts to improve the lives of others.  We invite your ideas and enthusiasm, if you or a group you belong to would like to be involved, please let us know.  Please check future bulletins for more information.

 

IF YOU KNOW: of anyone in the Greater Scarborough area, who is struggling to meet basic needs, please consider referring them to a volunteer at Project G.R.A.C.E.  Referrals can be done anonymously.  Call our office at 883-5111 or send an email to pgme@projectgracemaine.org

 

PROJECT G.R.A.C.E. NEEDS YOUR TIME AND TALENT!:   Project G.R.A.C.E. is taking a summer break from meetings.  We will resume our bi-weekly meetings in mid-September. If you can’t attend bi-weekly committee meetings, there are many other ways to volunteer, just give us a call and we can discuss opportunities.     

 

MISSION BASKET FOR AUGUST

This month, our Mission Basket donations will be for McAuley Residence, a safe environment and comprehensive transitional housing program which offers life skills, counseling, emotional support and mentoring to women in significant need. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, this program is offered to those with or without children, within the framework of Christian Mercy values. Please be as generous as you can for this very worthy cause. Thank you.

 

SAVE THE DATE!

SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST BALL

To Benefit Harvest Magazine. Join Bishop Richard J. Malone as he hosts the Harvest Ball at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland on Friday, October 17, 2008. Dance to the music of The Tony Boffa Band and get in on the fun of our silent auction. Social hour begins at 7:00 PM and dinner will be served at 8:00 PM with dancing to follow. Ticket price is $60 per person or $100 per couple for this black tie optional event. Organize a group for a table of 8 for $400!

Registration and payment are required before the event. Forms are available in the Parish Office during the week (883-0334) to register, make dinner selections and arrange payment. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

CYCLES

OF FAITH

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Inspirational speaker W Mitchell is world famous for his talks on persistence. He should know: a motorcycle accident left him burned over sixty-five percent of his body and cost him his fingers; and a plane crash paralyzed him from the waist down. His message is that, of the 10,000 things he used to be able to do, now he can do 9,000. Why focus on the other 1,000? His faith in the persistence of the human spirit is powerful.

            In today's Gospel reading from Matthew, Jesus is confronted by a woman asking for her daughter to be cleansed of demons. Notice that she does not ask Jesus if he is Lord before making her request, she already knows. Jesus does not answer her right away; when she again pleads for his mercy and refers to him as Lord, he grants her wish because of her persistence and her faith.

Enabling this woman's persistence was her hope. Hope for goodness is the promise of God given through Jesus; it is the anchor of our soul, and it allows us to be happy even in the face of adversity. Hope is expressed and nourished in prayer (CCC 1820). Perhaps you've been praying for something but feel your prayers haven't been answered? Continue to pray. Be persistent in your faith; never lose hope.

 

Sunday, August 31st, is the 5th Sunday of the month and time for St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish to volunteer at the Wayside Soup Kitchen, cooking, serving and cleaning up! Being a volunteer is simple, does not last long & is very spiritually fulfilling. Contacts: anyone wishing to cook call Steve Gressani (541-3281 daytime or 510-1875 evenings) or if you wish to serve, call Harry Hamilton (885-0923) or e-mail Harryham@maine.rr.com   Thank you very much!!!

 

THE SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN

THIS WEEK

AUGUST 17 ~ AUGUST 23

In Loving Memory of

ALL DECEASED MEMBERS OF

SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE PARISH

 

 

RETROUVAILLE…..a Lifeline

            Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vy) weekend. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille can help you. Look us up on the web at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.  The next New England Retrouvaille marriage renewal weekend will be held September 12-14, 2008.

 

FOOD CUPBOARD: We need the following: 14.5oz cans of Tomato sauce & diced Tomatoes, 15oz cans of Peaches & Pears, and Pancake mixes.  Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

USED CLOTHES DRYER NEEDED: There’s a young lady new to Scarborough. She’s in her first apartment, is employed, is wheelchair bound and could use a gently-used clothes dryer. She would be most appreciative. Please contact Vickie LeBel at 883-9735. Thanks!

 

TOM WILSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: September 8, 2008 at the Purpoodock Club. To benefit our Capital Campaign. Contact Bob Sparda, 883-2779.

 

DINNER-THEATRE

“LULLABY OF BROADWAY”

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, November 2nd, from 2:00-5:00 PM at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Hall. We will have an Italian Dinner Buffet of Stuffed Shells, Meatballs, Chicken Cacciatore, Garden Salad, Italian Rolls & Butter, Cannolis & Coffee. Anthony’s Dinner-Theatre Performers will present a very talented show! Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will round out our event. Cash bar – all food, beer and wine will be donated by Anthony’s. This is a great chance to help our Parish’s Capital Campaign and see a great show! $25 per person or $100 for immediate  family of 5 members. Tickets on sale at St. Maximilian’s parish office. (will not sell after masses until October). Last year we sold out, so get your tickets early! Reserve a table for 8.

Please call 883-0334.

 

 

WANT TO HELP ON THE DINNER THEATRE? Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 19th at 3:30 PM in our Parish Library. We need lots of people to make this a success! All volunteers must pay for a ticket.

We need people to:

DECORATE                                        SELL TICKETS

SET TABLES                                         TAKE TICKETS

CLEAN UP KITCHEN                         CLEAN UP HALL

WORK ON SILENT AUCTION(day of)   SELL RAFFLES

SOLICIT GIFTS FOR AUCTION & PICK UP GIFTS

Most other jobs have been covered. Please come to meeting or call parish office, 883-0334, if you would like to help.

 

Telling Anew the Story of Marriage! Our diocesan Marriage Preparation Guidelines have been updated (after more than 20 years). Catholic Charities Maine Family Life Institute will host a very special marriage conference at St. Paul's Center in Augusta on October 3rd to introduce the Guidelines and begin the implementation process within Clusters & Parishes. The day long event will feature speakers, a priests' panel and Mass with Bishop Malone. If you are involved with or interested in Marriage Ministry, please come! There is a discount for couples attending. For more information and to register please call 1-800-CARE-002 ext. 2670, or e-mail:  familylifeinstitute@ccmaine.org.   

 

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time  Year A

                                         We Are All Part of God’s Plan

 

1st Reading: Isaiah. My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.

2nd Reading: Romans. God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all.

Gospel: Matthew. Jesus said to the Canaanite woman, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

 

Thoughts to ponder:

God has expanded his plan of salvation to include all nations so that all nations might praise God’s name.

 

Questions:

How does Jesus’ response to the women change in the course of the gospel story? Why?

In the second reading, how does the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s plan of salvation affect the “unbelieving” Jews?

What does God’s unconditional acceptance of all peoples say to us about our dealing with those who are not “like” us?

Have you ever participated in an interreligious dialogue? What happened?

When has the faith of someone from another race or culture enriched your own?

What could you do to help someone of another race or culture feel more welcome in your neighborhood?

 

Social Justice & Peace

One of our artisansHandCrafting Justice is a fair trade and social justice project of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd who partner with women and their families in 18 developing countries who have a great desire to seek dignified employment.

St. Maximilian’s parish family is proud to market their handcrafts once again on Sat. Oct. 18th 3 p.m.–6 p.m. and Sun. Oct. 19th 8 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Whether you spend a $1 or $20, you will make a difference in the lives of  women and their families.!

For more information please call Elaine Hollywood at the Rel. Ed. office, 883- 1742.

 

 

Catechetics & Initiation

 

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION: (K-12)

If you are new to Saint Maximilian Kolbe or have a child entering Kindergarten, please call the Catechetics Office (883-1742). Registration forms may be found on the shelf in the back of the Church. Volunteers are always needed for the catechetical sessions. (Last year, we had nearly 100). Volunteers will be asked to fill out forms for background checks, and take a 3 hour class called “Protecting God’s Children”. No one will be allowed to assist in a classroom without this documentation. Thank you for your cooperation. We want to keep all children safe at St. Maximilian Kolbe.

 

CATECHIST MINISTRY DAY: Saturday, September 20th from 9:00AM-3:00 PM. All people who are involved in Religious Education are invited to this excellent day of prayer, workshops, lunch, and friendship. This is a Southern Maine  Diocesan event, planned by the York County/Cumberland County Coordinator’s Association. Lunch will be catered by Anthony’s Italian Kitchen. Come be inspired and get the school year off to a good start. $20 donation. Registration forms will be available soon. Mark your calendar!

 

PARISH REFLECTION DAY RESULTS: Thursday, September 8th at 7:00 PM. Join us for a focus group that will discuss ways that our parish can be more hospitable. This was a goal determined by the work done at the Disciples in Mission Parish Reflection Day this spring. FMI, please call Kathy Sparda, 883-1742.

 

PARISH POT LUCK Saturday, Sept. 13th after the 4:30 Mass: After the summer, we need to come together and share a meal. Bring your family’s favorite dish. And if you wish, bring the recipe to share. It is one of our favorite things here at St. Maximilian Kolbe. We all agree that we love to eat! Invite your neighbors. Please bring a salad, main dish or dessert.