SATURDAY, JULY 17
4:30 PM Ronald Corbeil by
Claire Morneault
SUNDAY, JULY 18
7:30AM Robert Vandal by
Kay Vandal
10:30AM Alfred L. Riva by Paula & Jeff Marshall & Family
MONDAY, JULY 19
8:00 AM Frank Duca by
Family
TUESDAY, JULY 20
8:00 AM Eucharistic
Service
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
8:00 AM “Tim” Delano by
Mabel & Leo Landry
THURSDAY, JULY 22
8:00 AM Eucharistic
Service
FRIDAY, JULY 23
8:00 AM “Tim” Delano by
Jack & Barbara McDonald
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MASSES NEXT WEEKEND
SATURDAY, JULY 24
4:30 PM Jocelyn Gosselin
by Charlie Pinette
SUNDAY, JULY 25
7:30AM Henry Davidson by
Jeanne Davidson
10:30AM Jake & Sophie Pinkos by Pauline Pinkos
THE SANCTUARY
LAMP WILL BURN
THIS
WEEK
JULY 18 ~ 24
In Loving Memory of
VIRGINIA KELLEY
FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 4, 2010
Total Required to Support Parish $ 9,500.00
Parish Offertory Collection $ 6,660.84
Building Fund $ 185.00
Electronic Funds $ 1,326.58
Total $ 8,172.42
FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 18, 2010
Total Required to Support Parish $ 9,500.00
Parish Offertory Collection $ 8,090.67
Building Fund $ 415.00
Electronic Funds $ 1,326.58
Total $ 9,832.25
WEEKLY REFLECTION
Sixteenth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Have you even been resentful that others were not working as
hard as you? It is not uncommon to feel that other people should be doing
something you feel is more important than what they appear to be doing.
Consider the result of this kind of attitude. Ou end up frustrated and
resentful and the task you are doing also suffers from your distraction. We are
not in charge of deciding what others should do. Our concern needs to be on
what we are called to do. Keeping our focus where it belongs will give us a
peaceful spirit and help us do our task well.
The Lord said to her in reply,
"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is
need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be
taken from her." - Lk 10:41-42
FAITH FACTS: Our prayer life is so important to the
Lord for this is how He communicates lovingly to us. We must not let our
serving come before our praying or, like Martha, we too will be "anxious
and worried."
The Catechism
of the Catholic Church teaches us that we are to "Pray constantly. It is
always possible to pray. It is even a vital necessity. Prayer and Christian
life are inseparable.(CCC#2757)
FAMILY
PHOTO; FREE PARISH DIRECTORY!
Our parish family directory won’t be complete without you and your
family in it - Please sign up today! Photo sessions are filling up.
Photographers from Olan Mills will be at St. Max August 10th – 14th, September 14th
– 18th, and September 21st – 25th. Gather
your family together, and book a date for a free family photo. The option to
purchase additional photo packages will also be offered – so here’s a great
opportunity to get the Christmas family Photo card done too! Registration is
easy and can be done on-line by following these simple steps:
1. http://signup.olanmills.com
2. Select “New appointment Schedule new
appointment”/enter
3. On left: enter church phone number 207-883-0334, on
Right, enter your photography/church member information/enter
4. Above the calendar, click on the month that you’d
like, then choose the day and the time slot./enter
If you have problems, contact Karen Vachon, 730-2664
If you would like to have your photo taken, but none of the St. Max
dates work for you, there’s good news! You may go to any of the cluster parishes,
and may also register on-line. Here are the photography dates of the other
cluster parishes:
St. Bartholomew: 7/27 – 7/31,
9/28 – 10/2. PH: 207-799-5528
Holy Cross: 7/13 – 7/17. PH:
207-799-6661
St. Johns: 8/17 – 8/21, 9/7 – 9/11. PH: 207-772-7489
Note: you may follow the steps
above for on-line sign up, however, in step 3, you must enter the corresponding
parish phone number.
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
GOING GREEN: In an effort
to run more efficiently, cut costs and help save resources, Project G.R.A.C.E.
will soon be offering our correspondence via email. We will offer the option of receiving our quarterly newsletter as
well as holiday donation forms to be sent right to your inbox. If you would like to receive all Project
G.R.A.C.E. correspondence via email, please send along a quick note to our
email address at with your name and email address.
BACK TO SCHOOL GIVING: Preparing
students for a new school year can put a strain on a family’s budget. Each year Project G.R.A.C.E. assists local
students start school off on the right foot.
Last year, we helped over 70 students.
If you would like to donate school supplies or volunteer for our Back to
School campaign, please let us know.
SUMMERFEST 2010!: Mark your calendar for Friday, August 20th from 5:00 to 9:00
p.m. We are starting to plan our role
in the events, and invite you to take part.
We will once again be offering our famous brownie sundaes and face
painting for children. If you would
like to play a part in this exciting event, please contact us.
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
CYCLES
OF FAITH
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We've all been to banquets
where the waiters and waitresses scurry around to get the food served as
quickly as possible. Whether it's a small funeral luncheon, a larger wedding reception,
or a conference banquet with a thousand or more diners, the servers have their
plan of how to deliver a hot meal in as efficient a manner as possible. A food
service manager can explain the choreography involved in training a staff and
the preparation that takes place for each meal based on the number and courses
of meals being served. Even the occasional request for hot tea instead of
coffee-that ubiquitous drink-is planned for and diagrammed. Every hospitality
manager wants the service to go well.
In today's Gospel, Martha is a bit like that nervous
hospitality manager. Jesus was a well-known prophet with a significant
following. He was welcomed by Martha at her home. Luke never says why. Did she
have the biggest house? Was she hoping for some momentary fame in the village?
Was she a relative to one of the many disciples? Did she know Jesus from an
earlier encounter? Or did she bake the best lemon meringue pie? (Well, we know
it wasn't that one.) In any event, Jesus was there, and Martha certainly wanted
to make a good impression just like any host or hostess.
At first blush,
we might think Jesus' rebuke to Martha as a bit of a put down. Almost like
telling folks at a conference banquet, "Listen to the speaker; ignore the
waiters." But that is exactly what a good hospitality manager aims for,
service personnel that are so competent that they are unobtrusive. And maybe
that is the lesson we can take from the Gospel. We are to perform our service
to God and neighbor in and unobtrusive, even unheralded, manner. We go about
our lives not bragging about what good we've done.
We just do it.
Administrative
Assistant – St. Bartholomew Church Cape Elizabeth: We are searching for an Administrative Assistant to
work part time in the office at St. Bartholomew Church to provide secretarial,
administrative, and related office services to the Pastor and other members of
the Parish Staff. The days and hours for this position are Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. These hours are subject to
change. Duties include but are not limited to:
*Prepares and distributes the
weekly bulletin
*Greets parishioners and
visitors presenting to the office
*Maintains Church LOGOS
computer system and system applications
*Sorts and distributes all
incoming mail
*Maintains scheduling of Mass
intentions and Mass cards
*Maintains sacramental
records
*Maintains schedules for
Church room and Hall rentals
*Performs other duties as
directed by Pastor and Pastoral Associate
Qualifications:
*Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith
community. Sometimes this requirement may be satisfied by a person who has
knowledge of and is willing to function in a manner consistent with the mission
of the Catholic Church.
*Experience as an Administrative Assistant or equivalent,
preferably in a parish office/religious office setting. Post high school degree
required.
*Proficient in computer skills including e-mail and web
site management.
*Demonstrated skills in software products including Logos
Church Management and other Logos Applications, Microsoft Windows, Office,
Word, Publisher, Outlook, Excel.
*Demonstrated ability to work independently, to
multi-task, to maintain confidentiality, to adhere to ethical standards, to set
priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently. Must have
demonstrated “people skills.”
If interested, please forward letter of intent with
resume and three references, both professional and personal to: Thomas P.
Sheehan, Cluster 22 Business Manager, 29 Aspen Avenue, South Portland, ME
04106. You may also email: tom.sheehan@portlanddiocese.org.
Holy Cross School REFERRAL PROGRAM
At Holy Cross, we are proud of our students and our school. To help
encourage parents and supporters to spread the word of our great school to
friends, neighbors and acquaintances, we are happy to introduce a Referral
Program. Under this program, any current member of Holy Cross School or
Holy Cross Church, or our cluster churches, St. John’s, St. Bartholomew and St.
Maximilian Kolbe, who refers a family that subsequently enrolls their
child(ren) in Holy Cross School (Grades Pre-K--8) will receive a check for
$200. For more information call the school at 799-6661.
St. Maximilian’s is now on
Facebook!
Stay updated on the latest events and announcements as
well as inspirational messages from our Pastor.
For those of you unfamiliar with Facebook, it is very
user friendly and in only a few steps you will be connected with the Catholic
Community of Scarborough. To register go to www.facebook.com
and sign in. Once you have registered type
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
into the search box to find us.
HOUR OF
POWER: Praise the Lord at
Eucharistic adoration! Opportunity for confession. Veritas, Portland’s
Young Adult Ministry, invites community members of all ages to this monthly
holy hour. Our next date is Wednesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM at
St. Peter's, 72 Federal St, Portland. Come adore the Lord!
“GOD IN THE PARK”
OFFERING RESULTS: We are happy to
announce the total offering was $878.81
which was divided evenly between Wounded Heroes of Maine and Shevet Achim. The
shared Worship Service on June 27th at Memorial Park was very well
attended with members and friends of our Christian Faiths here in Scarborough.
BAKE
SALE JULY 18TH
after the 7:30 & 10:30 Masses to
benefit “Tri for a Cure.” Maria Cook will be a participant at the
upcoming event on August 15th. Race starts at 2:00 PM at the SMCC
Campus.
THE DOMINICAN
SISTERS BAKE SALE total was $1101.00. Thank you all for such a great
success!
FOOD CUPBOARD:
Our Thursday event with the
Good Shepherd's, new Mobile Pantry unit was a huge success! Rick Small,
ex. director of Good Shepherd, management representatives from Kraft and Hannaford all
helped the more than 100 people who showed up for this event. It was
fantastic and we were very honored to have been selected. It was a very
busy day, as we also ran the Cupboard and 60 people came in for food.We need:
Peanut butter, Tuna fish, and summer drinks.
WORSHIP
& SPIRITUALITY
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Balancing Prayer with Acton
Reading 1:
Genesis (Abraham’s hospitality to his visitors)
Reading 2:
Colossians (the mystery: Christ in us)
Gospel:
Luke: (Martha and Mary)
Key Passage:
Jesus said to Martha, “There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the
better part, which will not be taken away from her.
Questions to
ponder:
·
What exactly do you think Jesus is saying to Martha?
·
What guests bring God’s word into your home?
·
What do you picture Jesus saying to you when you want
him to scold someone else?
·
What do you do to center yourself in the Lord when you
are “anxious and worried” about many things?
Social Justice and Peace
“The development of peoples depends, above all, on a recognition
that the human race is a single family.” Pope Benedict XVI.
In Afghanistan, our brothers and sisters lack the
opportunity to an education. CRS works with local groups to open community-based
schools where the entire village supports the education process by providing
classroom space, contributing to the teacher’s salary. Improved education gives
children the hope and the chance for a brighter future.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
The booklets given to the
children during Liturgy of the Word with Children can be found each week, on
the back shelves of church. The booklets are divided according to age. There is
a set for children between the ages of 3 through 6 and 7 through 12. The
booklets provide a wonderful family activity.
SAINTS AT THE
DINNER TABLE: The next dinner with Saint Notburga at Msgr.
Henchal’s rectory, served by Kathy Williamson on Friday, August 13 is SOLD OUT!
If you would like to host a “Saint Dinner” in your home, let us know. We will
show you how!
FAITH
FORMATION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 2-6, 2010 at
Saint Bart’s: “High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty
Love of God”, a totally Catholic summer
program. Get ready for a vast voyage through God’s Word! Children entering
through grade 5; middle school & high school students are invited to be
junior counselors. There is a nursery school section for babies & toddlers.
Registration has begun and will continue until we are full. Call Kathy Sparda,
883-1742. YOU MUST REGISTER BY JUYLY 20TH IF YOU WANT T-SHIRTS!
“PRAYING THE
SACRED SCRIPTURES-THE ANCIENT PRACTICE OF LECTIO DIVINA.” will be on Monday, August 16th at 5:30 PM.
Fr. Carl Arico will present this workshop. This is a traditional way of
cultivating friendship with Jesus Christ which moves one to ‘resting in God.’
We will welcome Fr. Arico with a potluck dinner in the parish hall. Please
bring a salad or main dish to share. We will provide the dessert and drinks. A
special thanks to Adele Millette, who arranged for this workshop.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Faith Formation registration for next year will
begin in July. We will mail the registration forms out. If your address has
changed or you are new to this church, please call Kathy Sparda at 883-1742. We
always need new catechists; please consider being part of our team, especially
Kindergarten parents. We are a volunteer organization; we need everyone’s help.
SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
We meet every Wed. in the Parish Library from
1:00 to 2:20 PM for 6 weeks. Threshold Bible Study is a Catholic publication
designed to lead you through a new doorway of biblical awareness, to accompany
you across a unique threshold of understanding and is rooted in the classical
tradition of lectio divina, an ancient yet contemporary
means for reading the Scriptures reflectively and prayerfully. A $10 donation
for the workbook is asked. Anyone needing the New American Bible can purchase
one for $10, as well. Call Kathy Sparda to register.
CLUSTER RETREAT
DAY ON PEAKS ISLAND: “Miracle
by the Sea”, Saturday, July 31 for the churches in Cluster 22. The day will include
prayer, a picnic lunch, and friendship.
9AM-2PM. Retreat cost of $20 includes round- trip ferry ticket and
picnic lunch. Contact Kathy Williamson( 799-5528x102 or Kathy.Williamson@portlanddiocese.org)
to reserve your space by July 28th. Jesus’ first miracle was at a
wedding in Cana where he changes water into wine. Ever wonder why his first
miracle was at a wedding? Well, let’s take some time to reflect on how God is
revealed in marriage: the Sacrament of Enduring Love. Presented by Heidi
Czerkes, Laurie Kelly, Sharon Pilk, Kathy Sparda, and Kathy Williamson.