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a mESSAGE FROM FR. DAVE
Dear friends,
This is a difficult time for all of us. I pray that you are well and that you stay well. Remember to follow the protocols issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). We are in uncharted territory not knowing how or when we will return to normal. But we will.
In the meantime, I assure you of my prayers and ask for yours. Pray for our parish and our priests. Pray for those affected by this virus and pray for those whose employment has been affected. Pray for our business owners and for relief of their financial pressures. Please support them.
I also ask that you pray for our children and our parents. My heart goes out to moms and dads who now work at home and those who by necessity leave home to work. Let us pray for our elderly, especially for those who are alone at home. Give them a call. They may not have access to social media. And in a special way, pray for our health care workers who risk their lives each day for our good. They are real heroes.As you have heard or read, public daily and Sunday Masses in our diocese have been suspended. Let us stay connected, continue to pray for one another and support your church through your weekly offering through the mail.
As you know, social media can be a blessing or a curse. Let us focus on the blessing part and the opportunity that the web, facebook, livestream etc. offers at a time like this. It does allow us to connect, share and pray as a parish family. Stay connected and pray the Rosary daily!
These are some of the things we are currently working on:
Our catechists are developing lessons to send home via social media.
We are now able to Livestream the Sunday Mass at 4 PM on Saturday and 9 AM on Sunday. An Act of Spiritual Communion is available here on our website.Viewing the Livestreamed Mass requires that you have a computer, Ipad or cell phone. You can also participate in the Mass on EWTN TV. There will be time for weekly confessions at three sites; Holy Rosary, St. Mark and St. Mary. Details are being worked out.
Your priests are planning to use Facebook to present a daily prayer and reflection.
I close with a quote from St. Mark’s Gospel: “A violent storm came up and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. They awoke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “quiet! Be still!” the wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” they were filled with
great awe and said to one another, “who then is this whom even the wind and sea obey?”
Mk 4:37-41.
Let us be people of faith and not fear.
Blessings,
Fr. Dave
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March 18, 2020
All Masses in Maine Temporarily Suspended in Response to CDC Guidance on COVID-19
March 18, 2020
PORTLAND---With attention to the guidance from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and upon consideration of the size of the usual congregations, Bishop Robert P. Deeley is temporarily suspending all daily and Sunday Masses and religious services throughout the Diocese of Portland (covering the entire state of Maine), effective immediately. The bishop is also issuing a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for Maine Catholics during this time.
In anticipation of questions which might arise, baptisms, funerals, and weddings, including with Mass, may continue but only with immediate family present for the Mass.
The Mass is our prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God for his many blessings. It is also our graced opportunity to strengthen one another in faith and hope. To aid us in preserving those bonds in a time of crisis, we will gather online and by way of social media. Starting this Sunday, March 22, Bishop Deeley will celebrate a Mass from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland each Sunday at 10 a.m. Although not open to the public, the Mass will be live-streamed at both www.portlanddiocese.org and www.facebook.com/PortlandDiocese. Additional options and resources to participate in Masses from home are listed below.
“These are unprecedented circumstances,” said Bishop Deeley. “I join with many bishops across the country in making this decision in response to the continuing threat of COVID-19. In this diocese, our parishes are places of welcome where all can encounter Jesus, but they must also be communities that look after the most vulnerable among us. Temporarily suspending Masses will help to ensure the safety of our older parishioners and our priests, particularly those who are also among the most vulnerable.”
Although we are unable to attend Mass in person, it is important that we continue to support our parishes as best we can, so that they can continue to serve the faithful throughout this crisis and long after it’s over.
“Please remember that your parish communities depend on the offertory collections and will need your support going forward to carry on the mission of the Church,” said Bishop Deeley.
Parishioners can continue to support their local parish through the WeShare online giving option. Parishioners can find a direct link to their parish account at www.portlanddiocese.org/OnlineGiving.
“I want to assure all of you that we, your priests, are spiritually united to you as each of us offers Mass each day,” said Bishop Deeley. “Please remember that in a time that can instill fear and anxiety, we, as Catholics are guided by our faith in the peace that comes from the love that God shows us in Jesus, who comes to be with us, to strengthen us from whatever weakness we may be experiencing or whatever illness may be afflicting us.”
In addition to Bishop Deeley’s celebration of Mass, there are many other ways to participate in Masses on several platforms.
ONLINE
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.
n this Sunday and the next two Sundays, we break from reading the Gospel of Matthew to read from John’s Gospel. The Gospel of John is the only Gospel not assigned to a particular liturgical year. Instead, readings from John’s Gospel are interspersed throughout our three-year liturgical cycle. -
WHAT you need TO KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS.
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Reading 1 Ez 37:12-14Responsorial Psalm Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8.Reading 2 Rom 8:8-11Gospel Jn 11:1-45
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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
- REBUILT
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catholic Young Adult Ministry of Maine
- Dailyscripture.net
- Catholic Youth Ministry of Maine
- Nathan's "Biblical Catholicism"
- Dynamic Catholic
- Vatican
- New American Bible
- The Presence Radio
- Divine Office
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
- The Porn Effect
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5th SUNDAY OF LENT ~ MAR. 29**
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ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
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Holy Hour ~ March 27th @ 3 PM
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*archive of livestream massES*
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS &
cancellationsDAILY MASS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED 8:30 AM MONDAY-FRIDAY. LOG ON TO THE PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE OR WEBSITE TO VIEW.
SUNDAY MASS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED AT 4 PM SATURDAY AND 9 AM SUNDAY. LOG ON TO THE PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE OR WEBSITE TO VIEW.
The rectory offices in Caribou and Presque Isle remain CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice. There will be minimal staff on hand to answer the telephone. Staff will be required to complete their work from home if possible.
Please do not come to the rectory to conduct business.
Conduct any business you have with the Parish by telephone or e-mail.
If you have an emergency and need a Priest, please call the rectory in Caribou at
498-2536 or Presque Isle at 768-3671. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
For now the following protocols are in place:
No PUBLIC Daily or Sunday Masses are being celebrated at this time.
No group Stations of the Cross and Lenten devotions at this time.Individual prayer in the church is allowed for 30 minutes at a time, observing the 'social distancing' protocol (6 feet on all sides) and no more than 10 people at a time.
There will be NO soup suppers, public suppers, social gatherings of any kind until further notice.
All Church groups, prayer groups, committees and councils will not be meeting until further notice.
Baptismal Preparation will not be held in March.
The Good Sam Thrift Store in Caribou is closed until further notice.
Faith Formation classes are cancelled through Sunday, April 26th.
All Faith Sharing Groups meeting on Church property are cancelled until further notice. Groups meeting in private homes are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended protocols such as using hand sanitizers and washing your hands frequently.
These protocols may change as new information becomes available.
Please keep each other in prayer and also pray for those who become ill and those who will care for them.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this national emergency. Our adherence to these protocols has a direct impact on the ability of our healthcare workers to manage the response to this pandemic.Let’s all do our part to help them.
Be assured of our prayers,
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prayer for priests ~ 2020
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