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November 28, 2021 First Sunday of Advent
Preparing the MangerWhere do you fall in the “Christmas-songs-in-November” debate — do you like them, tolerate them, or outright hate them? There’s no theological problem with Christmas songs in November outside of worship, even if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. But there is a problem with getting so caught up in the baggage of the season — the trimmings, the gifts, the celebrations, all of which are marvelous in their own way — that you forget to prepare the manger.
Every good Catholic knows that Lent is a penitential season. It’s hard to miss that point — Lent doesn’t even have any fun songs you can groove to on the radio. We are pretty good at recognizing that Lent calls us to examine ourselves. To deny ourselves. To give of ourselves. And most of all, Lent calls us to prepare, as a good steward does, for the return of our master. It’s harder for us to remember that with Advent, but Advent is just as much of an opportunity for penance, preparation, and reconciliation to God — and just as much reason, too. The very name of the season — “advent” — encourages us to focus on what is coming, not what is already here.
Be on guard, the readings tell us today, “so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and (the coming of the Lord) catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” So let us not forget — our master’s advent is upon us. And let us ask ourselves: how can we prepare the manger? — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
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ONLINE MASSESParish of the Precious Blood, Caribou
Viewers can visit www.facebook.com/pg/portlanddiocese.org and participate in Masses Mon., Tues. and Fri. at 8:30 a.m. and Weds. at 6:00 p.m. , Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m.Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland
Viewers can visit www.ladyofhopemaine.org and participate in Masses from St. Pius X Church in Portland on Mondays through Fridays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., and Sundays at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The parish has added an additional livestreamed Mass at 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. This Mass is livestream only (church will not be open to public for this Mass).
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth
Viewers can visit www.facebook.com/ParishOfTheHolyEucharist and participate in Masses from Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m.; and Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor
Viewers can visit https://stpaulbangor.me/watch-mass-live or www.facebook.com/StPaulBangor and participate in Masses from St. Mary Church in Bangor on Mondays through Fridays at 8:30 a.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. They can also participate in Masses from St. John Church in Bangor on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
“Word on Fire”
Daily Mass will be offered from Bishop Barron’s chapel at 8:15 a.m. each day. www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass.
TELEVISION/ONLINE
EWTN-TV
Viewers can participate in daily Masses at 8 a.m. and noon, seven days a week, and at 7 p.m. every day but Sunday. The Masses are broadcast over the air and online (www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live). The Masses are also archived at the site.
CatholicTV
CatholicTV also broadcasts Masses at 9:30 a.m. each day over the air and online (www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass). The Masses are also archived at the site.
RADIO
Relevant Radio
Listeners can participate in Masses each day at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. as well as Sundays at 10 a.m. on Relevant Radio. The network is available on a variety of platforms:- on 106.7 FM in Portland, 105.7 FM in Springvale/Sanford, 97.5 FM in Fort Kent, 90.3 FM in Bangor, 89.7 FM in Bath/Brunswick, 89.5 FM in Augusta, and 1390 AM in northern Maine;
- at www.relevantradio.com/listen; or
- on smartphones by downloading the Relevant Radio app.
In addition, the Diocese of Portland is offering a number of resources to assist you in participating in Mass from home.
GIVE US THIS DAY
Give Us This Day is centered on the Word of God and provides a relevant and trustworthy understanding of Scripture, including daily Mass texts. To access the resources for free, visit www.giveusthisday.org/digital.
MAGNIFICAT
Magnificat is honored to provide complimentary access to its online version and resources to help people pray from home. To access the resources for free, visit https://us.magnificat.net/free.
USCCB
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides the daily readings along with reflections and other materials. To access the resources for free, visit www.usccb.org/bible/readings. In addition, the USCCB is offering prayers and resources for engagement during this difficult time at “Catholic Current.” Explore the materials for free at www.catholiccurrent.org/covid19.
“We pray for all those affected by the novel coronavirus, those in the service of providing health care, and the common good,” said Bishop Deeley. “May we find strength in the community the Lord gives us. May it remind us of His presence in our lives. And may we always know that trusting in the Lord Jesus will help us bring God’s mercy and love into the world through our care for one another.”
A public announcement will be made when the temporary suspension of Masses concludes.
For more information, contact Dave Guthro, Communications Director for the Diocese of Portland, at (207) 321-7810 or dave.guthro@portlanddiocese.org.
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CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
Click here to access the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Adults.
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CODE OF ETHICS (REV. 2016)
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Follow this link to access a variety of useful material and resources including:
· Details about the Office of Child & Youth Protection and the
Protecting God’s Children program· A variety of safe environment forms and applications for parishes, parents, schools, employees and volunteers
· How to file a sexual abuse report
· Information about the Office of Professional Responsibility
· Diocesan policies on counseling assistance
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Links
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catholic Young Adult Ministry of Maine
- Catholic Youth Ministry of Maine
- Dailyscripture.net
- Divine Office
- Dynamic Catholic
- Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine
- Nathan's "Biblical Catholicism"
- New American Bible
- REBUILT
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
- The Porn Effect
- The Presence Radio
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Vatican
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Saturday, December 11th, is our next window insert clinic from 9am-12. We need volunteers to help assemble them--if you can assist, we will train! And lunch is provided 
Please let me know if you can help and spread the word to anyone you think may need some done, thanks!
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This brief but powerful six-lesson Bible Study for Women is the ideal way to revive and refresh yourself during Advent. Discover just how much God loves us and how the Gospels are deeply relevant to our relationship with God and with those we love. Sessions continue through
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