Corpus Christi Parish

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PARISH CHILDREN WHO

CELEBRATED THE SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION AND

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION THIS WEEKEND

Mass Times & Intentions Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME 04901

Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Fri 8:00AM - Noon

Phone: 872-2281 Fax: 877-0675

Email: ccmoffice@gwi.net

Website: www.corpuschristimaine.org

CORPUS CHRISTI MEMORIAL FUND

Raymond Mathieu, Holy Souls in Purgatory, Roland Bourgoin,

Roland and Lorraine Roy, Robert Bourget, Pauline, Claire,

Deceased members of Waterville High Class of ’56,

Rosalie Poulin Palow, George Roderigue, Wilfred Bartley

Joseph Martin, Jean (Bourgoin) Dierig, Charles Patrick,

Leon Richard, Donald Giroux, Jeannette Pare,

Dollis Bizier, Ron Laliberte,

Deceased relatives of M/M Clayton Paradis

Parish Information

Please remember in your prayers…

Leonel E. Libby, died Oct. 14, funeral Oct. 21

Keep in Your Prayers

Susan Little, Dolan Peters

May God’s healing touch come down upon our

brothers and sisters in faith.

Please call the Parish Office to be included

in our Prayer Line.

St. Francis Cemetery 78 Grove St., Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 872-2770 Fax: 872-2770

Email: stfrancem@myfairpoint.net

Website: www.portlanddiocese.org/stfranciscemetery

MONDAY Oct. 23, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Blanche Wrigley by Randy and Diane Johnson

TUESDAY Oct. 24, 2017

12:15 PM ND Roland Leary by Ronald and Hazel Leary

WEDNESDAY Oct. 25, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Norman Dubreuil by Bill and Carlene Carney

THURSDAY Oct. 26, 2017

12:15 PM ND Carl Allen by the LePage family

FRIDAY Oct. 27, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Marion Swegart by son, Bob and family

1:45 PM Woodlands Yvonne Grivois by

M/M Roland Dechaine

SATURDAY Oct. 28, 2017

4:00 PM ND Marie Carpenter by husband and family

4:00 PM SJ Cpt. Tobey Hockridge by his family

6:00 PM ND M/M Bernard Fortin and M/M Philip Lemieux

by M/M Gregory Fortin, Sr.

SUNDAY Oct. 29, 2017

7:30 AM SJ Norman Quirion by the Spofford family

9:00 AM ND Robert Turmelle by wife, Dorothy

10:00 AM SJ Corpus Christi Memorial Fund

10:30 AM ND Armand Dutil by his wife

4:30 PM CC Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish

The Week Ahead

Sun., Oct. 22 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour

11:00AM SJ Baptism - Julien Maheu

2:00PM ND High School Ministry of

the Month Club—Apple

Pie Baking

5:00PM SJ AA Meeting

Mon., Oct. 23 1:30PM ND Prayer Group

Tues., Oct. 24 6:30PM OFF Baptism Prep

7:00PM FFC Al-Anon

Wed., Oct. 25 6:00AM ND That Man is You!

6:15PM ND RCIA

Thur., Oct. 26 6:00PM FFC Lord, Teach Me To Pray

6:00PM ND St. Theresa Guild Meeting

Fri., Oct. 27 7:00AM SJ Eucharistic Adoration &

Confessions

Sat., Oct. 28 5:00PM ND Senior Pot-Luck Dinner &

Social

Sun., Oct, 29 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour

5:00PM SJ AA Meeting

Sanctuary Candle

In thanksgiving by a parishioner ( SJ)

Prayers and healing for all families and for everyone (ND)

Parish Staff Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor

Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar

Deb Hebert, Parish Business Coordinator &

Director of St. Francis Cemetery

Kim Suttie, Pastoral Life Coordinator

Elaine Gordon, Parish Catechetical Leader

Theresa Poulin, Business Administrative Assistant

Marge Veilleux, Pastoral Administrative Assistant

Joan Hallee, Pastoral Receptionist

Valerie Wheeler, Principal St. John Catholic School

Stewardship of Treasure

Liturgical Bits & Bytes - The Sacraments

Saint of the Week Sunday Readings & Reflections Readings for Sunday, October 22, 2017

Social Responsibility

Reading I Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 (rewards to Cyrus, king of

Persia)

Reading II 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 (a model for believers)

Gospel Matthew 22:15-21 (paying tax to the emperor)

Key Passage: At that [Jesus] said to them,” give therefore

to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God

the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:21)

Adult: How much responsibility do you feel the

government should take for meeting the needs of the less

fortunate in our society? How willing are you to

contribute?

Youth: Who needs help in your neighborhood or

community? What could you and your family do to help?

Prayer of the Week

Stewardship of Time & Talent

First Eucharist

When children receive the Body and Blood of Jesus in First Holy Communion for the first time we congratulate them and

their parents and teachers. They experience what we all believe about the presence of Jesus under the signs of bread and

wine: that the Lord is truly with us to be our very life.

It is no accident that food and drink are the primary symbols of the presence of Jesus in Christian worship. Without food and

drink we cannot survive. Without sharing the food and drink that is Eucharist we cannot live in Jesus. Actually, in our

celebration, the ultimate sign of peace is not the handshake of friendship but the sharing of communion—sharing at the table

of the Lord. Most parishes do fairly well at celebrating the communal nature of the liturgy until it comes to communion, then

it can tend to become a rather individual experience. It's not that receiving Eucharist should not be intensely personal. But, at

the same time, we need to be aware that the presence of the Lord must also include our brothers and sisters. We are sharing

from the one loaf and the one cup which is meant to make us one in Christ.

We congratulate those receiving Eucharist for the first time. As they begin to experience with us a new level of sharing in the

presence of Jesus, let's pray that all of us can allow our sharing in the banquet table of the Lord to help us discover new

ways to share our lives with others. Copyright © 2009 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Saint John of Capestrano

On October 23rd the Church celebrates the feast of St. John

of Capestrano. John was born at Capestrano, Italy in 1385.

He began a brilliant legal career in Naples, but was put in

prison for political reasons. This sad experience gave him

time in which to meditate, and in doing so, he decided to

enter the Friars Minors (Franciscans) in Perugia, which he

did in 1416. After his ordination he traveled throughout

Italy, Germany, Bohemia, Austria, Hungary, Poland, and

Russia preaching penance and establishing numerous

communities of Franciscan renewal. When Mohammed II

was threatening Vienna and Rome, St. John, at the age of

seventy, was commissioned by Pope Callistus III to preach

and lead a crusade against the invading Turks. Marching at

the head of seventy thousand Christians, he gained victory

in the great battle of Belgrade against the Turks in 1456.

Three months later, on October 23rd, he died at Illok,

Hungary. St. John of Capestrano was canonized in 1724

and is the patron of jurists.

Offertory for Oct. 8 - $15,496.99

Offertory for Oct. 15 - $16,335.49

Average offertory to date - $15,827.29

The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of

$15,942.00 per week.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

Calling all Snowbirds

Before you leave for the winter please contact the Parish

Office with the dates that you plan to be away so we can

put your envelopes on hold. See you in the spring!

Prayer at a Child's First Communion

Lord Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of the Eucharist You

left us the outstanding manifestation of your limitless love

for us.

Thank You for giving our parish children the opportunity to

experience this love in receiving the Sacrament for the first

time. May your Eucharist presence keep them ever free

from sin, fortified in faith, pervaded by love for God and

neighbor, and fruitful in virtue, that he/she may continue to

receive You throughout life and attain final union with You

at death. Amen.

WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION

We want to thank all the volunteers who helped to clean St.

John church and those who provided refreshments for the

coffee break.

In Our Parish

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Classes are held at the Faith Formation Center attached to

St. John Catholic School, September-May.

Lifelong Faith Formation

ST. JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Garand St., Winslow 872-7115

www.stjohnschoolwinslow.org

K-8 Faith Formation Calendar

K-5 Sun. Session K-5 Mon. Session

Faith Form. Ctr Alfond Youth Center

8:30-9:45AM 3:30-4:30PM

Oct. 22, 29 Oct. 23, 30

Nov. 5, 12, 19 Nov. 6, 13, 20

Dec. 3, 10, 17 Dec. 4, 11. 18

Family Life JHYM

Faith Form. Ctr. Faith Form. Ctr.

3:00-5:00PM 6:00-8:00PM

Oct. 23 Oct. 29

Nov. 19 Nov. 12, 19

Dec. 10 Dec. 3, 17

Calling all high school students! There's a group in the

parish just for you! We meet most Sundays, 6 to 8PM at St.

John's School. Come as often as you can! Here's what we

have planned!

Oct. 22 - See below

Oct. 29 - discussion about Saints

Calling All Seniors: Pot-luck Dinner & Social

All parish seniors are invited to a

pot-luck dinner and social gathering

on Sat., Oct. 28 at 5PM at

Notre Dame Church Hall.

Bring your favorite dish and enjoy some great company!

High School

Ministry of the Month Club Sun., Oct. 22 2:00-4:00PM Notre Dame Church Hall

Bake an Apple Pie!

No Experience Necessary!

Teens will be paired with an elder

parishioner who’ll teach you their

favorite recipe!

Every teenager who comes will take a pie home and leave

one to be served at the Senior Pot-luck Dinner & Social.

Understanding the Annulment Process

Members of the Diocese of Portland’s Office of the

Tribunal will be hosting a talk for people interested in

learning more about the annulment process of the Catholic

Church. The talks will cover the process in place in the

diocese, particularly the changes implemented by Pope

Francis in 2015. There will be a question and answer period

and an opportunity to speak to a canonist.

Sat., Nov. 11 9:00AM Notre Dame Hall

Procession of the Bread and Wine During Mass

We welcome family members of the person for whom the

Mass is intended to process with the bread and wine during

the Offertory. If you would like to take part in this ministry

when a Mass is being offered for your loved one please

inform the collectors before Mass begins so that role can be

reserved for you.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Evenings 6:00 - 8:00PM

Youth Ministry Room on the 2nd Floor at St. John School

(enter by the Grotto)

Workshop: Helping Older Adults in Your

Family and Community

Do You Have The Responsibility For Caring For A Senior

Family Member? Do You Assist Seniors in Your

Community—Or Would Like To? Please join us at Notre

Dame Church Hall on Sat., Nov. 4th from 9AM - 12noon

for a helpful workshop for caring for the elderly, whether

they are in your family or in your community. Professional

staff members from Catholic Charities Maine will be

sharing information, insights and practical tips for caring

for your aging family member, or friends in the

community. All are welcome! Questions? Please call Kim

Suttie at the parish office, 872-2281.

Annual Pumpkin Carving

Fri., Oct. 27 6PM St. John School Cafeteria

Bring a cleaned-out pumpkin,

carving tools, and a light.

When the carving is finished

we will bring the pumpkins

outside and light up the night!

ALL ARE INVITED!

Junior High Youth Ministry News

The Junior High students of our parish spent Sunday

afternoon putting together over 100 gift bags for our

homeless neighbors in the Greater Waterville area. We also

collected many hats, socks, mittens and scarves which we

will be putting together for distribution during the colder

months. A HUGE thank you to all parishioners who

brought us donations. Your generosity is inspiring, and

greatly appreciated!

In Our Parish and Diocese

MOUNT MERICI ACADEMY

An Ursuline Catholic School 873-3773 www.mountmerici.org

“Like” us on facebook @ www.facebook.com/mountmerici

Vocations

“Give to God what is God’s.” You belong to Christ and

Christ is God’s! How will you respond to so great a love? Is

He asking you to follow Him by serving in the priesthood

or consecrated life? Call Fr Seamus Griesbach at 773-6471

or write: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org.

Understanding Three Beliefs

A Guide for Maine Catholics

On End of Life Decisions Wed., Nov. 8 3PM Notre Dame Hall

Suzanne Lafreniere, the director of the Office of Public

Policy for the Diocese of Portland, will discuss Three

Beliefs, a recently promulgated document from Bishop

Robert P. Deeley, at the Notre Dame Church Hall on Wed,

Nov. 8 at 3:00PM,

Three Beliefs is a guide for Maine Catholics that offers

valuable assistance and information regarding end-of-life

issues. The 20-page document, produced by the Diocese of

Portland, includes an explanation of Catholic teaching on

life-sustaining treatment and care, an introductory letter

from Bishop Deeley, the Maine Advance Directive form

modified to ensure consistency with both Catholic teaching

and Maine law, and a helpful FAQ section. Copies of

Three Beliefs will be available

at the workshop.

During her presentation,

Lafreniere will present the three

basic Catholic beliefs that are

the foundation for making

end-of-life care determinations

and answer questions from

attendees.

Increased Offertory Program A warm and special thanks is extended to those parishioners who have already returned a Commitment Card. We appreciate

your support and the understanding of our financial need. Your generosity will enable our church to better plan for its

financial future. Thank You!

If you have misplaced your commitment card you may use the one on this newsletter to make your commitment. If you are

unable to return your commitment form at mass, please return it by mail or drop it off at the Parish Office.

Please check here if you are not presently receiving offertory envelopes but would like to begin receiving them.

Please check here if you would like to enroll in our electronic giving program. Electronic giving enables you to support

our parish through weekly or monthly automatic debits from your bank account or charges to your debit/credit card.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 31st annual

Harvest Fair such a great success! We are very grateful to

all!

Although the Harvest Fair is in it's 31st year, Mount Merici

Academy has been educating area youth for 107 years in

the Ursuline tradition of teaching the whole child, mind,

body, and spirit. How did we start? In 1888, Father

Charland, pastor of St. Francis de Sales, asked the Ursuline

sisters in Trois Rivieres, Canada to come to Waterville to

educate area children, and they did. Mount Merici Academy

was founded later in 1911 and was named after Saint

Angela Merici, the foundress of the Ursulines. We are

forever grateful to the first group of Ursuline sisters who

had the courage to leave their home and move to

Waterville!