SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

   4:30 PM   Pat Kachmar by Family

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

  7:30 AM   Stephen Pallotta by Roccy & Marcia Risbara           

10:30 AM   Carol Mallozzi by Family

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 11

  8:00 AM   Ruth Lane by the Lane Family

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

  8:00 AM   Eucharistic Service

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

  8:00 AM   John Reed by the Reed Family

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

  8:00 AM   Eucharistic Service

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 The Assumption of Mary

  8:00 AM   Glen A. Green by Jeanette Conley

 6:00 PM     Fernand Parenteau by Sheri Bell

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MASSES NEXT WEEKEND

 

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

 

AUGUST 15TH IS THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY &

A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

 

Cluster Masses are:

St. John – 6:30 PM, Thursday, August 14th

St. Bartholomew – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 14th

Holy Cross – 7:30 AM, Friday, August 15th

St. Maximilian Kolbe – 8:00 AM & 6:00 PM,

Friday, August 15th

 

PLEASE DONATE FLOWERS FOR MARY The Art & Environment Committee is asking parishioners to please bring in flowers from their yards or garden for masses on August 15th a Holy Day – the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary. Please leave flowers in the kitchen on August 14th. Many thanks!

 

 

 

THE SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN

THIS WEEK

AUGUST 10 ~ AUGUST 16

In Loving Memory of

ANTHONY DRAGONI

 

FAITH FACTS: On Saturday, August 14th, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of our patron Saint, Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe. Father Kolbe died in Auschwitz on August 14th, 1941. He readily chose to give up his life to save the life of a young polish man with a wife and family who had been randomly selected to die after an inmate had escaped. Father Kolbe was canonized as the "Martyr of Charity" by Pope John Paul II in 1981. When we celebrate the feast day of a martyr or martyrs, we are reminded that practicing Christianity has not always been as easy as it can be for us today. We are also reminded that Christianity is not easily practiced in all the corners of the globe. One way that we can remember the sacrifices that those who lived before us made so we can practice our faith is, by making on-going sacrifices and offering them to God for those who cannot freely express their Faith.

FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST 3, 2008

Total Required to Support Parish                $  9,500.00

Parish Offertory Collection                          $  7,884.00

Building Fund                                              $     406.00

Electronic Funds Aug (weekly Offertory)   $      985.84

Electronic Funds Aug (weekly Bldg Fund)         220.86

Total                                                         $  9,496.70

Peter’s Pence                                             $1,498.00

 

Smile at each other. Smile at your wife, smile at your husband, smile at your children, it doesn’t matter who it is. And that will help you grow in greater love for each other.

                        Mother Teresa

 

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.

 

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:  It’s hot outside, but it’s almost back to school time at Project G.R.A.C.E.   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.  You could also “adopt” a child to provide a backpack with grade appropriate supplies.  Please call us if you would like to adopt and we can match you up with a child.

 

DO YOU HAVE?:  The Project G.R.A.C.E. office is in need of a new of gently used laser printer that could handle 3000-10,000 copies per month, with network capability.  If you have one you are willing to donate, please let us know.

 

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.

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

Elijah recognized the voice of God not in the strong and heavy wind, not in the earthquake, and not in the fire, but in a tiny whispering sound.  May we find enough quiet in our clamorous world to hear God’s voice and discern what the Lord is calling us to do.

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

Commentary:

If a person who lived a hundred years ago suddenly appeared on earth, one of the first things she might notice is how full of sound our world is.  Radios, earphones, TVs, CDs and DVDs, the Internet, plus traffic, construction, airplanes, appliances, power tools.  “Where is the quiet?” our time traveler might ask.  Stewardship of time means devoting time to prayer, and prayer is usually better in the quiet.  Try making an activity that is usually accompanied by sound — a drive to work, say — a quiet time to listen for God’s voice.  Don’t be surprised if you hear a soft, “I am here.”

CYCLES

OF FAITH

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

A couple of years ago, the American Psychological Association conducted a study on impulsiveness. From a group of 700 students, they selected thirty who drank at least four cups of coffee every day, and thirty who did not. Based on the research, it was found that the caffeine-dependent students were much more prone to acting impulsively than the others. Could this explain Peter's behavior at times? Probably not, but he was impulsive!

           

What is the significance of today's reading from Matthew? The disciples venture out into a boat, far away from Jesus. As a storm threatens, Jesus appears to calm them. But Peter, often speaking before he thinks, asks Jesus to prove that he is real. Peter's initial doubt causes him to sink before his faith saves him. When we find ourselves further from Jesus than we should be, does doubt cloud our faith?

           

Peter was prone to acts of impulsiveness such as this. But the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that faith, indeed, is certain "because it is founded on the very word of God who cannot lie" (CCC 157). When times become very tough for you, and you may feel further from your faith than ever, it is precisely at this time when you should reach out for Jesus, just as Peter did, and you will find that he is closer to you than ever.

 

WEEKLY REFLECTION

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have you ever wished that God would just send you a letter and tell you what to do? We pray for all sorts of things and want to get an answer but more often than not, we feel disappointed. Things just don’t seem to go the way we wanted or expected them to go. God does answer. The problem is our ability to see and hear the answer! Like Elijah, we expect something dramatic while God is whispering in our ear. We need to learn to be still, look and listen. God’s message will often come in unexpected and seemingly insignificant ways that are easy to miss.

Get hold of yourselves!

It is I Do not be afraid.

~Matthew 14:27

 

FOOD CUPBOARD: July '08 was a winner! We shared food with 187 families (452 men women & children). The fresh produce from Jordan's and Alewive farms donated weekly has been a tremendous help.

We need packages of Macaroni & Cheese, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise & Relish. New donation bins have been placed at St. Barts & St. Max.

Thank you for your support!

 

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 a family of 5 members. Tickets on sale at St. Maximilian’s parish office. Please call 883-0334. Last year we sold out, so get your tickets early. Reserve a table for 8.

 

 

It’s hard to believe but it’s almost that time again! 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!!!

 

CARD PARTY: The monthly card party will take place on Wednesday, August 13th from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm in the Small Parish Hall. Bring your own lunch; coffee & tea and desserts will be provided. All are welcome. FMI, call Ellie McKeon @ 885-9466.

 

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!

 

BAPTISMS IN THE MONTH OF JULY AT SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE: We welcome these babies to our Parish Family: May Christ remain their guiding light.

GABRIELLA JUSTINE GIFTOS

daughter of Sotero & Alicia (Fairbanks) Giftos

TYLER JON GRANATA

son of Daryen & Jennifer (Savage) Granata

 

SAVE THE DATE! 2nd 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!

 

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

1st Reading: 1 Kings: Elijah flees for his life and is guided by an angel to a mountain whereby he encounters God.

2nd. Reading: Romans: Paul makes a plea to the Israelites from whom the Messiah came. If only they would come to believe.

Gospel: Matthew gives another account of Jesus walking on the water.

 

Questions to Ponder:

What are some of the differences between Elijah’s encounter with God and the way Peter encounters Jesus, the Son of God?

Where else in the Bible are deserts, mountains and seas special places for people to encounter the God of Creation?

Adult: When have you doubted God’s loving care for you?

Child: What helps you to keep trying even when you are afraid?

 

 

Catholic Faith

&

 Catholic Action

Catholic Relief Services & Handcrafting Justice call us to promote the dignity and equality of the human person.

Saint Maximilian’s is proud to host the 7th Annual Handcrafting Justice Sale on Saturday Oct. 18th & Sunday Oct.19th

 

CENTERING PRAYER takes place every Friday at 9:00 AM in the Parish Library. Come for group meditation. All are welcome. FMI, Ann Howard, 767-4477

 

He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" - Mt 14:29-31

 

Readings for the Week of August 10, 2008

Sunday:                 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Rom 9:1-5/

                                Mt 14:22-33

Monday:                Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Mt 17:22-27

Tuesday:               Ez 2:8-3:4/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday:         Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22/Mt 18:15-20

Thursday:              Ez 12:1-12/Mt 18:21-19:1

Friday:                    Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/

                                1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28

                                Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/

                                1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56

Saturday:               Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Mt 19:13-15

Next Sunday:        Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/

                                Mt 15:21-28

 

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.