Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland

Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland

510 Ocean Avenue Telephone: (207) 321-7810 Portland, ME 04103-4936 Facsimile: (207) 773-0182

Office of Communications

WEEKLY MAILING October 16, 2015

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Office of Communications Registration Deadline for Harvest Ball Office of Ecumenical and Nostra Aetate Gathering at USM in Portland Interreligious Affairs (Nov. 10) Interfaith Talks and Receptions in Bangor

Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Family Faith Workshop (Nov. 12)

Journey Retreat in Auburn (Nov. 20-22)

Office of Campus Ministry 24-Hour Fall Retreat on Theology of the Body in Orono (Oct. 24-25)

Hour of Power: Special Taizé Night in Portland (Nov. 6)

Office of Missions/CRS Mission Retreat in Scarborough (Oct. 24)

Mission Retreat in Houlton (Oct. 31)

Office of Charismatic Renewal Charismatic Renewal Updates Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry e-News

From the Catholic Community Announcements and Events

Employment Opportunities Current Openings

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Office of Communications

Registration Deadline for 2015 Harvest Ball The 2015 Harvest Ball, scheduled for Friday, October 23, at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland, is one week away! The ball, hosted by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, helps support Harvest, the diocesan magazine that serves as a crucial tool in spreading the good news and hope-filled impact of the Catholic community in Maine. Tickets are $55 per person, $400 for a table of eight, and $500 for a table of ten. To register, call (207)

773-6471. Registration will close on Monday, October 19, at 5 p.m. Visit www.portlanddiocese.org/harvestball for more information. Thanks for your support!

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Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Gathering for 50th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate at USM in Portland on November 10

Distinguished representatives of the Roman Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam faiths will speak at “Beyond Nostra Aetate: Interreligious Dialogue in a Time of Conflict,” scheduled for Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine on Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend this special

event, and admission is free. Nostra Aetate (Latin for “In Our Time”) is the Vatican II declaration that addressed the relations of the Catholic Church with other religions. Released fifty years ago (October 28, 1965), it advised Catholics to respect and reach out to their non-Christian neighbors in an effort to establish a new climate promoting understanding and dialogue between faiths. The gathering will include a discussion featuring Bishop Arthur L. Kennedy, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston; Rabbi David Sandmel, a founding rabbi of South Portland’s Congregation Bet Ha’am; and Imam Yahya Hendi, the Muslim chaplain at Georgetown University. The Abromson Center is located at 88 Bedford Street in Portland. For more information, contact Abraham Peck at [email protected], Reza Jalali at [email protected], or Lori Whittemore at [email protected].

Interfaith Talks and Receptions in Bangor A series of interfaith talks and informal receptions will be held in Bangor on five days in October and November. Speakers, including Fr. Richard Senghas, the director of the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Diocese of Portland, will offer short presentations about their respective faiths. All are welcome to attend the gatherings. Each talk/reception will start at 7 p.m. The first talk is on Tuesday, October 20, at All Souls Congregational Church on 10 Broadway Street and will feature Roman Catholicism. For the complete schedule of the interfaith talks and receptions, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/BangorTalks.pdf. For more information, contact Fr. Senghas at [email protected].




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Office of Lifelong Faith Formation

Engaging Parents: Forming Family Faith Workshop

in Portland on November 12

“Engaging Parents: Forming Family Faith,” a workshop which will offer ways for parish communities to engage parents and help families to grow in faith together, will be held at the Chancery offices in Portland on Thursday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Videoconferencing will also be available in Caribou and Brewer. The workshop will be presented by the Center for Ministry Development. In July, Pope Francis proclaimed, "How precious is the family as the privileged place for transmitting the faith!" Won't you join us to learn how you as a parish leader can help parents transmit faith to their children while deepening their own relationship with God? This workshop will give you a better understanding of today's parents and strategies for reaching out to this new breed of parents. It will offer ways to support them in deepening their own faith at home and in the parish, and through service and outreach together. For more information or to register, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/engaging-parents.

Journey Retreat, “Steeped in Mercy, Offered in Love,” in Auburn on Nov. 20-22

Journey, an annual retreat for youth who seek to grow in and deepen their relationships with one another and with Christ, is scheduled for November 20-22 at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn. This year’s theme is “Steeped in Mercy, Offered in Love.” Based on the “Youth 2000” retreat, Journey is centered on Christ, particularly as we encounter him so intimately in the Scriptures, the Eucharist, and confession. After being immersed in these experiences of his mercy, Journey presenters also invite young people to respond to Jesus by faithfully serving God and neighbor in union with Our Lady and all the saints. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate Mass on Saturday and spend time with the gathering. The cost is $90 per student or parish chaperone. If a family is not able to afford the full cost, youth ministers should contact the diocese at [email protected] so that organizers can send a scholarship request form. It is very important that financial concerns not keep any youth from participating. For more information or to register, visit [email protected].

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Office of Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry’s 24-Hour Fall Retreat on Theology of the Body in Orono

College students in the Diocese of Portland are invited to Campus Ministry’s annual 24-hour retreat at the Newman Center in Orono on October 24-25! Steve Pokorny, a Theology of the Body Institute trained speaker, will return to offer a presentation on Theology of the Body. The event will include talks, small group discussions, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, reconciliation, and more. The retreat is free for all college

students in Maine, including meals and lodging at the Newman Center. For more information or to register, please contact your local campus minister or Joy Segovia at [email protected].

Hour of Power: Special Taizé night with Fr. Bob Vaillancourt at St. Peter Church in Portland

All are welcome to an evening of Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Church on 72 Federal Street in Portland. The evening will feature a talk by Fr. Bob Vaillancourt, Taizé prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament, and the opportunity to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation. A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, and liturgical readings. The Hour of Power is sponsored by Southern Maine Campus Ministry and Ignite, Greater Portland’s young adult ministry. For more information, email Joy Segovia at [email protected] or [email protected].






Office of Missions/CRS

“Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission” Retreat in Scarborough on October 24 The Office of Missions/CRS is pleased to announce the "Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission" retreat on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. Come and take time for personal prayer, faith sharing and more! The presenter at the retreat will be Sister Anne Amati, OSF, a Sister of St. Francis from Philadelphia. Sr. Anne has served for many years as a retreat director, facilitator, and pilgrimage leader to Franciscan holy places in Assisi. Recently, she led a pilgrimage to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey. Sr. Anne holds a master's degree in religious studies from Villanova University. Adults (18 years and older) are welcome to attend the retreat. Admission is $20. To register or for more information, contact Ruth Oakley at (207) 321-7817 or [email protected]. To view a registration brochure with further details, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/missions-CRS-office.

“Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission” Retreat in Houlton on October 31

The Office of Missions/CRS is pleased to announce the "Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus' Mission" retreat on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Mary of the Visitation Parish on 112 Military Street in Houlton. Come and take time for personal prayer, faith sharing and more! The presenter at the retreat will be Ruth Oakley, director of the diocesan Office of Missions/CRS. She earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies from Providence College, a bachelor's degree in leadership and organization from the University of Southern Maine, and a master's degree in theology and spirituality from Providence College. Ruth was trained in spiritual direction by the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, and served as spiritual director, vocational director, and retreat director while a member

of the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In the Diocese of Portland, Ruth is currently promoting the Mission Ambassador Program with the purpose of connecting parish life with mission. Adults (18 years and older) are welcome to attend the retreat. Admission is $20. To register or for more information, contact Ruth Oakley at (207) 321-7817 or [email protected]. To view a registration brochure with further details, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/missions-CRS-office.


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Office of Charismatic Renewal

Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Updates

Upcoming Events and Healing Services

Maine State Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference

The Maine State Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Sacred Heart Church on 72 Pleasant Street in Waterville. The conference will feature prayer, music, praise, and presentations. John and Therese Boucher, award-winning authors and evangelization consultants, will serve as the guest speakers. Music will be provided by SpiritSong. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the conference will start at 9 a.m. The day will also include a healing service with Fr. Richard Rice at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Jennifer LaPierre at (207) 446-8153 or [email protected]. To see the schedule, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/ConferenceSchedule.pdf.

Other Current Resources

Catholic Charismatic Prayer Movement and Local Prayer Meetings

To learn more about the Catholic Charismatic Prayer movement or to find a local Charismatic Renewal prayer meeting in your area, visit www.maineholyspirit.org.


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Parish Social Ministry e-News for the Week of October 16

Below, you will find a link to the Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry e-News for this week. Included in the newsletter are spiritual and parish social ministry resources, event listings, and a variety of helpful articles and statements. salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50949/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1332716 Thank you for reading, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact Michael Smith, program manager, at (207) 523-2772 or at [email protected].

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From the Catholic Community

Evening of Marriage Enrichment in Kennebunk on October 23 No matter how long you’ve been married, all are welcome to attend a fun, insightful evening of marriage enrichment on Friday, October 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Martha Church on 30 Portland Road in Kennebunk. The presentation, entitled “Pathway to a Lifelong Marriage,” will be offered by national speakers Steve and Kathy Beirne. The event is co-sponsored by Holy Spirit Parish and St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish. Seating is limited, so please register by contacting Cathy Goodwin at (207) 467-3078 or [email protected], or Diana L’ Heureux at (207) 608-2581 or [email protected]. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For an event flyer, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/KBMarriage.pdf.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., to Conduct Retreat in Bangor on October 24

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., host of “EWTN Live,” “Open Line,” and “Threshold of Hope” on The Presence Radio Network and EWTN-TV, will conduct a full-day retreat at St. John Church on 217 York Street in Bangor on Saturday, October 24. The retreat will begin with Mass at 9 a.m. and will include presentations entitled “Relativism and Her Three Ugly Sisters” and “Our Lady, the Eucharist and Islam.” Admission is free, but attendees should bring a lunch. Beverages and a dessert will be provided. The retreat will conclude with a Mass at 4 p.m., and a spaghetti supper, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, at 5 p.m. The Presence Radio Network, your listener-supported Catholic radio, can be heard on 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 89.7 FM in the Brunswick/Bath area, 89.5 FM in Greater Augusta, 97.5 in Fort Kent (affiliate), and on 1390 AM in Presque Isle. It is also available online at www.thepresence.fm, on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or by calling (605) 475-8037 to listen on your cell phone.

All Saints Day Concert at the Basilica to Feature Organ Program

Organist Richard Spotts will present a free All Saints Day Concert at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston on Sunday, November 1, at 6 p.m. He will perform excerpts from “L’Orgue Mystique” by French composer Charles Tournemire. Spotts, who will be joined by the Basilica’s Schola Cantorum, will present the concert through the sounds of the Basilica’s magnificent Casavant organ, the largest church organ in the state of Maine. He is a graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton and has performed excerpts from “L’Orgue Mystique” at venues throughout the U.S. and Canada. All are welcome. For more information, contact Scott Vaillancourt at (207) 240-9419 or [email protected].

12th Anniversary Mass for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

in Saco on November 3 All are cordially invited to a Mass commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of Southern Maine. The Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church on 271 Main Street in Saco. Fr. Ron Labarre will be the main celebrant. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow the Mass. Located in the convent adjacent to the former Notre Dame de Lourdes Church on 27 Thornton Avenue in Saco, the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day and always available for prayerful, silent reflection.



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Divorce & Beyond Group in Scarborough Starting November 4

Divorce can be a lonely and difficult time. You are not alone. Divorce & Beyond is a four-week program for men and women who are divorced or have filed for divorce. The program will begin on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish on 150 Black Point Road in Scarborough. The other dates are November 11 and 18 and December 2. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Sparda at (207) 883-1742 or [email protected], or Mary Lou Smith, the program’s facilitator, at (207) 883-2211 or [email protected].

Annual Veterans Day Prayer Service in Lewiston on November 11 Prince of Peace Parish will host the 12th annual Veterans Day Prayer Service on Wednesday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Church on 607 Sabattus Street in Lewiston. Entitled “We Remember & Give Thanks,” the service will honor those who have served and currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. All are invited no matter denomination or faith affiliation. Area clergy will join together to commemorate our brave men and women in prayer and song. All active and inactive military and their families are encouraged to participate. Those active soldiers living in the area, or home on leave, are urged to attend in uniform. Words cannot explain our gratitude to each and every veteran for their service in defense of our country and special thanks to those who gave the ultimate gift to ensure our freedom. For more information, contact the parish office at (207) 777-1200.

Service of Prayers for Peace in Portland on November 11

A service of prayers for peace will be held on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Church on 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland. The gathering will pray that the words Pope Paul VI spoke at the United Nations fifty years ago will become a greater reality: "No more war. Never again." All are welcome to attend. For more information, call the Our Lady of Hope Parish office at 207-797-7026.

“Mary, and the Message & Devotion of Divine Mercy”

in Bath on November 15 All are welcome to attend “Mary, and the Message & Devotion of Divine Mercy,” on Sunday, November 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Church on 144 Lincoln Street in Bath. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, will be the featured speaker and will offer two presentations: “Divine Mercy 101” and “Mercy & Mary.” For more information and further details about the gathering, call Kristen at (207) 841-8519 or Gina at (207) 443-3989, or visit www.divinemercy.org/events.



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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Lewiston on December 4-6

What’s your marriage worth? Your love for one another is the most valuable thing you can give your family and our Church! There is still time to register for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Lewiston on December 4-6. The encounter weekends remain devoted to celebrating the precious gift of marriage, a sacred bond, as it has been received from the Creator. The registration fee is $50, and a freewill donation will be accepted at the end of the weekend. For more information or to register, contact Bill and Coco Watkin at (207) 668-4885 or go to www.wwmemaine.org.

Catholic Answers Live on The Presence Radio Network

“When Faith Causes Family Friction,” with host Dr. Ray Guarendi, will air on Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m., and on Thursday, October 29, at 6 a.m. Dr.

Guarendi is the father of ten, a clinical psychologist, and a nationally-syndicated radio host. “Keeping Mary Close,” with host Mike Aquilina, will air on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. Aquilina is the vice-president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and the author or editor of more than a thirty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. “How to Build a Catholic Culture,” with host Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo, will air on Friday, October 30, at 7 p.m. Deacon Carnazzo founded the Institute of Catholic Culture, a non-profit Catholic adult faith formation organization dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization. The Presence Radio Network, your listener-supported Catholic radio, can be heard on 106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM in the Brunswick/Bath area, 89.5 FM in Greater Augusta, 97.5 in Fort Kent (affiliate), and on 1390 AM in Presque Isle. It is also available online at www.thepresence.fm, on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or by calling (605) 475-8037 to listen on your cell phone.

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Office of Human Resources

Employment Opportunities For job descriptions, requirements, and details on how to apply for any opening, visit: www.portlanddiocese.org/human-resources/job-openings.

New Opening (1)

Business Coordinator St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Camden

St. Brendan the Navigator Parish (Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Camden; St. Bernard Church, Rockland; St. Francis of Assisi Church, Belfast; St. Mary of the Isles Church, Islesboro; Union Church, Vinalhaven) seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized leader with an accounting and administrative background to serve as business coordinator for the parish. The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates an appreciation of this position as a ministry. The business coordinator must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and show creativity and flexibility in meeting the challenges of the parish. This position oversees the parish’s facilities, finances, and human resources. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. This is a full-time (30 hour) position. The parish office is located in Camden. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and salary expectations to: Ms. Elizabeth Allen, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103-4936. Applicants can also email their materials to [email protected].

Other Current Openings (7)

Organist/Pianist/Choir Director (One Position) St. Margaret Church, Old Orchard Beach

Part-Time Custodian/Caretaker, Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou

Part-Time Stewardship Coordinator, All Saints Parish, Brunswick

Catechetical Leader, Cluster 11 (Stella Maris Parish, Bucksport; St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth; Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor)

Part-Time Administrative Assistant, St. Bartholomew Parish, Cape Elizabeth

Chaplain, St. Mary’s Health System, Lewiston

Part-Time Technology Teacher, St. Brigid Catholic School, Portland

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