November 18, 2018: 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Join us for Thanksgiving Mass
St. Gregory 8:30 am
Sacred Heart 9:00 am
All are invited to bring a loaf of bread or other item for your Thanksgiving table
Sacred Heart 9:00 am
All are invited to bring a loaf of bread or other item for your Thanksgiving table
to be blessed at the altar during this Mass.
(The Parish Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 22 & 23.)
- Parish Youth Scholas will be singing the 11am. Mass at Sacred Heart this Sunday, November 18. The Youth Scholas will lead all the mass parts and hymns so bring your families and raise your voices in song during this very special liturgy. (If you have a child or know of a young person between K and high school who loves to sing, please be in touch with Jennifer Runge, Director of Music Ministries.)
- Final Altar Server training is tomorrow! Saturday November 17 at St. Jude 9-11 am.
- The next Christmas Fair planning meeting will be at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm.
Independent Audit of Safe Environment Procedures Finds Diocese of Portland in Full Compliance
An independent, on-site audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit, which reviewed the period of July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, was conducted by StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester, New York. The Diocese of Portland calls for an independent audit each year. Click here to read more.
An independent, on-site audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit, which reviewed the period of July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, was conducted by StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester, New York. The Diocese of Portland calls for an independent audit each year. Click here to read more.
Advent Small Faith-Sharing Groups
Our parish is inviting all parishioners to make this Advent different. Keep the faith of the season and join a small faith-sharing group or start one with a group of friends to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Click here to sign-up for a small group, or for more information contact:
Annie Smith
207.553.7159
pothe@portlanddiocese.org
Keep a sense of faith and spirituality of the season by joining a Small Faith-Sharing Group!
St. Jude, Thursdays: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1:00 pm. Join Georgette Dionne for a visual prayer experience of Advent through Arts & Faith. During the four weeks of Advent, we will explore works of sacred art which have been inspired by scripture. Scripture readings, prayer exercises, and faith-sharing will be featured. No cost. Please register with Georgette at 553-9076 or at pothe@portlanddiocese.org
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Making Music, Praying Twice "Lessons & Carols for Kids"
Holy Martyrs, Sat. December 8, 11am
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"Lessons & Carols" at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart, Tue., Dec. 11, 6:30pm
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Advent Wreath Kits
Available after all Masses
November 24, 25 & December 1, 2
$10/complete kit or
$3/solo box of 4 candles
Free resources will also be available for all families.
Adorations
Beginning Monday November 25 we will have two Holy Hours offered during adoration at Holy Martyrs.- 12pm Holy Hour for Priests where we will pray for our priests.
- 3pm Holy Hour for the Sick and Dying.
