HAVE
A FAMILY PORTRAIT TAKEN FOR FREE, GET A FREE DIRECTORY!
When is the last time you had a formal family
portrait taken? When is the last time that you went to church and knew all the
people by name and face sitting around you in the pew? If it's been a while,
and you know you don't know everyone at church - here's an idea: Get shot! St.
Max and the parish cluster are putting together a directory, and we want the
entire parish community to be featured in it.
Please participate! It's an opportunity to get a
free family portrait in exchange for having your family photo in the directory;
at last, you and others will be able to put a name to face, face to name and
we'll get to know each other better!!
Sign up is easy. You may sign up, on-line, by
doing the following steps:
1.
http://signup.olanmills.com <http://signup.olanmills.com/
2.
Select: Schedule New Appointment/enter
3.
Enter church phone number (207) 883-0334 on left, Enter photographer and church
member information on right./enter
4.
Choose either August or September to see available days for photo sessions.
5.
Schedule your time.
The ideal would be to have every
family/couple/individual in this directory. So, give it your best shot -
schedule your appointment, spread the word, and smile for the camera. Once you
have signed up on-line, please spread this e-mail and get your friends and
family members to sign up too. Time is critical for reaching families that have
kids in college - the best photo session times for them are likely in August.
Spread the word!
We're
also looking for volunteers to help during the photo sessions - we are looking
for people to do the following:
1.
Do reminder phone calls two days before the session.
2.
Serve as host/sign-in person during each of the photo sessions.
Anyone
interested in helping in either way, may e-mail me:
krvachon@earthlink.net. FMI contact
Karen Vachon 730-2664. Thank you for your help.
Karen
and Peter Vachon e-mail: krvachon@earthlink.net
cell: 730-2664
e-mail:
pdvachon@earthlink.net cell:
730-2663
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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. If you are experiencing financial difficulty
and need help with school supplies for your children, please give us a call, we
may be able to help. 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. We
would need to hear from you no later than July 15 in order to qualify. 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.
CYCLES
OF FAITH
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
One
of the classic images in a catalogue of stained glass art is that of the good
Samaritan. Along with the prodigal son, and Jesus blessing the children, the
good Samaritan is one of the most commonly reproduced artistic scenes. Within
125 years of the first printed English Bibles the term "good
Samaritan" came to have the figurative sense referring to anyone who helped
a stranger in distress. Interestingly, the biblical text never uses the word
"good" to describe the Samaritan. He is referred to as
"neighbor" to the man who fell victim to robbers. Yet if someone
refers to a person as a good Samaritan, we know instantly what is meant.
As we've all heard before, Samaritans were considered
outcasts by Jews at the time of Jesus. Because they worshipped on Mt. Gerizim
rather than in Jerusalem there were tensions between Jews and Samaritans that
even escalated to violence that had to be quelled by the Roman occupiers. So it
was a very pretty picture when the lawyer who questioned Jesus finds himself
having to admit that it was the Samaritan who treated the robbers' victim with
mercy.
What is our own understanding of who is our neighbor
in the present day? The parable is such an enduring tale that its meaning has
slipped into our common language. But that has happened at the expense of the
story's punch line, and it is one that packs a real punch! Who are the outcasts
or the despised in our day? What class of people have we found it difficult to
accept? Or who might we find it easy to denigrate? The homeless? Immigrants?
Muslims? Someone else? What if they were the Samaritan? Would we love the story
as much if Jesus asked us today, "Which of these, in your opinion, was
neighbor?" How would we answer?
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.
DIVIDENDS YOU DESERVE: Treat
yourselves to an enrichment which will continue to pay dividends for the rest
of your marriage. The next weekend date is on 24-26 September at the Ramada Inn
in Bangor, so now is the time to mark your calendars and set that weekend aside
just for the two of you! Your love is worth it! The registration cost is $50
and there is an opportunity for a free will offering on the weekend. Go to our
website for more information and to register: http://wwmenewengland.org/Maine/
or contact Bill & Coco at: 207-668-4885 or wwmemainereg@gmail.com. You
deserve all this weekend has to offer!
BAPTISMS
IN THE MONTH OF JUNE:
Many blessings to the babies and their families who were baptized in June at St.
Maximilian Kolbe Parish!
JILLIAN PAIGE EDGAR
daughter of Thomas
& Linda (Fish) Edgar
NOAH LYNCH GROSSENBACHER
son of Christian &
Monica (Lynch) Grossenbacher
KIERAN JOSEPH LEAHY
son of Terence &
Kathleen (Jennings) Leahy
MADISON MARIE MESERVE
daughter of Matthew
& Maria (Soucy) Meserve
BRIDGE CLUB: The monthly Bridge
Club will take place on Wednesday, July 14th 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.
TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE AND EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION with Fr. Bob Vaillancourt. Come join us and adore the
Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar in the style of the Taizé
community of Burgundy, France. Enjoy music, meditation, silence, and
Eucharistic Adoration in an intimate candlelight setting on Sunday, July 11th
at Holy Cross, 7:30pm-8:30pm.
THE CLUSTER 22 MEDITATION GROUP gatherings will meet July 22 at 7:00 pm
in the Teen Room at St. Bart's Church. Newcomers are always welcome!
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.
FOOD CUPBOARD: We are so very
grateful to the children of the Vacation Bible School held at St.
John's. They collected much needed food items for the Cupboard. Just what
we needed!
THANK YOU!
For the past 2 weeks we have
had over 55 families each week coming for food. At least 10 new families
a/week!! Our food bills are increasing dramatically, so every effort is being
made to still provide the absolute necessities for our visitors.
On July 12th ,a new Good
Shepherd warehouse is opening in Portland. This should make our shopping more
convenient and, hopefully, less expensive.
WE NEED: BAKED BEANS, TUNA FISH, COOKIES, SUMMER
DRINKS, AND PEANUT BUTTER.
WORSHIP
& SPIRITUALITY
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Acting with Mercy
Reading 1: Deuteronomy (God’s command clear)
Reading 2:
Colossians
(Christ’s fullness
and reconciliation)
Gospel: Luke The
Good Samaritans
Key Passage: But a
Samaritan, while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved
with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine
on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took
care of him.
Thoughts and Questions
to Ponder:
Who is my neighbor?
Should I try to help the abandoned children in Bolivia and
the mentally ill women in Nigeria?
Who are the Samaritans in our culture?
How can we do a little bit each month, so as not to feel
overwhelmed with the stories of suffering? Learn more about what you can do by
visiting Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org
or write CRS Box 17090, Baltimore Maryland, 21203-7090.
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.
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. All hands on deck! Come in to register!
A NEW FAITH
FORMATION COMMITTEE: Next meeting is Tuesday, July 13 at 7PM in the
parish library. We now have five members that will help plan for the new school
year. Pre-school through adult. Join us!
PICTURES!Confirmation/1stEucharistCelebrationsPictures
that were taken by Tom Howe photography are ready to be picked up. They are on
a table in the hallway near the classrooms. The DVD’s will take time to edit
and process. Look for the notice in the bulletin. Books, service posters, some certificates, and Mass books need to
be taken, too.
“PRAYING THE
SACRED SCRIPTURES-THE ANCIENT PRACTICE OF LECTIO DIVINA.” will be on Monday,
August 16th at 5:30 PM. Fr. Carl Arico, vice-president of Contemplative
Outreach, Ltd, from Butler, New Jersey, 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.
SAINTS AT THE
DINNER TABLE: The next dinner will be with Saint Notburga at Msgr.
Henchal’s rectory, served by Kathy Williamson on Friday, August 13. There are
five invitations left. Please call Kathy Sparda if you would like to attend, 883-1742,
or e-mail Kathleen.Sparda@portlanddiocese.org
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: Saturday, July 31 for the churches in
Cluster 22. The day will include prayer, a picnic lunch, and friendship.
Details will follow next week. Mark your calendars.
THE SANCTUARY
LAMP WILL BURN