January 11, 2015

SAINT ANNE’S CHURCH
LITURGIES
Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:30
Word and Communion Service Monday 9am
Weekday Mass
Wednesday and Friday 9am
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Our Lady of Sebago closed for the season
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Parish Catechetical Leader
SR. JACKIE MOREAU RSM 839-4857
This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: "One mightier than I is
coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs
of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you
with the Holy Spirit." - Mk 1:7-8
CLUSTER 23
REV. JOSEPH KOURY, ADMINISTRATOR
joseph.koury@portlanddiocese.org 892-8288
PARISH OFFICE
299 Main Street, Gorham, Maine 04038207-839-4857 Fax 207-839-3082
Website www.stannegorham.com
Email: stannegorham@portlanddiocese.org
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
MR GARY DUNLAP 642-3895
Youth Ministry
MRS STEPHANIE HEATLEY 329-3213
Parish Office
MRS TERESA LEDUE 839-4857
Sexton
MR PETER ARSENAULT 839-4857
U.S.M CAMPUS PARISH Joy Segovia
Joy.Segovia@portlanddiocese.org
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
After the Sunday 8:00 AM Mass or by appointment after
the weekday 9am Mass Wednesday or Friday Call 8394857
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism preparation course - Please call the office 207-8394857
email teresa.ledue@portlanddiocese.org
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Contact the office six months prior to wedding
Mission Statement
We the Parish Family of Saint Anne, in accepting Christ’s call to holiness,
like Christ, hear and proclaim the word of God, celebrate, nourish ,
and serve all our brothers and sisters.
SAINT ANNE'S PARISH COMMUNITY, GORHAM
ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER
THANK YOU for your Christmas cards, notes, gifts and treats.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity to me. And I
offer a thank you to those families and individuals who decorated the church for Advent, Christmas and New Year. A
thank you also to the lectors and servers, the Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist and the Deacons, the greeters / ushers, those who prepared the altar and offerings, and those who
were attentive to people with special needs. This place was
buzzing with the talents and time of so many.
A SEASON PASSING. I went back to look at the calendar
for the last five weeks, and to appreciate just how many different pieces there were between November 30 and January 4. It
was only two days after Thanksgiving when we celebrated the
first Sunday of Advent. On December 8, we observed the
feast day in honor of Mary under the title of the “Immaculate
Conception.” There were three more Sundays in Advent, and
then the multiple Masses of Christmas Eve and Christmas day,
followed by the Sunday in honor of the Holy Family, Thursday
Jan 1st in honor of Mary under the title of “Mother of God”,
and January 3-4 to celebrate the Epiphany, accompanied by
snow, freezing rain, and icy roads and driveways.
There is only one more Sunday to the Church’s
“Christmas Season,” which concludes on January 10-11 with
the Baptism of the Lord. Then, the many “things” of Christmas will be put away until next year.
THE REALITIES OF THE FLU AND COLD SEASON:
This past weekend, several parishioners called to say that they
were ill; last week, I was called to anoint several people in
nursing and rehab centers and the sign on the doors cautioned
that there was an outbreak of the flu in the building. (In one
building I was required to wear a mask, and in all buildings, to
wash my hands before and after being with a resident.
So, I caution people in our parishes who are experiencing symptoms of the flu or cold to stay home, to cover their
coughs, and not to expect the priest or ministers to give them
Holy Communion on the tongue or to drink from the Communion cup. It is sufficient to exchange a nod of the head at
the sign of peace (avoid shaking hands). I will repeat these
instructions before Mass begins each day .Fr Joe Koury
God’s Love for Us When the wise men finally reached Jesus
they honored Him with the kind of respect only God deserves,
bowing before him in praise and worship. When they left they did
not go back the same way they came. When you encounter Jesus,
you are changed forever and can never go back to the same ways.
Likewise, the wonderful persons He sends to share the journey
with us changes us forever and bring us ever closer to the God we
worship, honor and adore. How blessed we are to have vivid personifications of God’s love for us!
CHRISTMAS FAIR 2015
Yes, it is time to begin thinking about NEXT year's fair.
Please mark your calendars. We will meet on Wednesday,
January 14, 2015 at 10:00 am and again at 6:30 pm. The
agenda will be the same at each meeting, the different times
are to accommodate different schedules. We will discuss what
went well, what we might consider changing and have an opportunity to present new ideas. Please consider joining us as
we begin to plan for 2015.
FMI Carolyn at 839-4606 or Laurie at 642-3895
providing a box
SOCK DRIVE
We will be having a sock drive for the needy
for the month of January . Warm sock , ladies socks, men’s socks, children socks.
Work Socks and dress socks
If you would like to donate socks, We will be
Thank you!!!
OFFERTORY (BUDGET) ENVELOPES: Last week in
Narthex Do you need budget envelopes Contact office
WINTER STORM POLICY
IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF
OUR PARISHIONERS AND OUR TRAVELING CLERGY, ST.
ANNE’S HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING STORM POLICY, :
If a significant amount of snow has fallen on Saturday and through
Saturday night, the early Mass on Sunday might be cancelled. Likewise, all Faith Formation classes and other meetings scheduled for
that day might also be cancelled. Do not put yourself at risk to attend Mass if walking and driving conditions are unsafe.
Please refer to local television and radio stations for cancellation
announcements.
All attempts will be made to celebrate the later Sunday Mass at its
usual time.
Adult Enrichment
The next cluster retreat will be about TRUST IN GOD and will be
hosted at St. Anthony’s Church, Brown Street, Westbrook Saturday
February 14, 8:30-4pm concluding with parish Mass. Day includes
prayer, talks, table sharing and meal. Free will offering to help with
costs. To register email Susan at sesnow23@gmail.com or call Sr.
Jackie 839-4857
Lenten Faith Sharing Groups: This year we will be offering an 8
week Bible time line study. Each session will include a 30 minute
DVD presentation by Jeff Cavins, a dynamic speaker; followed by
small group discussion. Participants receive a workbook, timeline,
bookmark and colored coded bracelet to help learn the different
historical periods. This series will help you understand the context
of Bible books and the historical period they grew out of. We will
meet the 5 weeks before holy week and resume after Easter for 3
more sessions.
The series will be offered at different times during the week. Cost
of materials is $20; financial help available. Register by February
1st. Begins week of February 22nd.
SAINT ANNE’S PARISH COMMUNITY
We are so blessed to have such a caring community.
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Contribution Report
Christmas Collection
December 25th 2014
$ 4,828.00
December 28th, 2014
Offertory
Mortgage
Christmas
Total
2,628.00
6.00
205.00
$2,839.00
Solemnity of Mary 1-1-2015
1011.10
January 4th, 2015
Offertory
2,925.37
Mortgage
369.75
Total
$4,306.22
Jan 18th Second Collection Jan 4th for the Fuel Offering
ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER If you are interested in
using EFT contact Teresa in the office at 839-4857.
Thank you to all who contribute faithfully and
generously to our parish.
ST. ANNE’S PRAYER NETWORK
Would you like us to pray for someone, or would you like to join
the prayer line? Call Barb Welch 807-8458
BEREAVEMENT
St. Anne's Bereavement Committee is here to help families in
time of sorrow. We are available to provide food (reception) at
the church after a funeral, , Call Chris 892-9437 Thanks!
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Diocese News
More news and events within the Diocese is posted on the diocese web site. Go to www.portlanddiocese.org then Click on
calendar events
Employment Opportunities go to www.portlanddiocese.org
Parish Social Ministry Regional Training – Portland St. Pius X
Church 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland January 20, 2015 9 a.m. Noon a Parish Social Ministry Regional Training day, presented
by Catholic Charities Parish social Ministry. Topics: Catholic
Social Teaching, How to recruit volunteers Parish ministries'
best practices, Parish Social Ministry resources to assist your
ministry There is no charge to attend. To RSVP or FMI contact
Susan Snow at 207.523.1161 or ssnow@ccmaine.org
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FAITH FORMATION
Sr Jackie 839-4857.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN WORKSHOP to find
scheduled workshop in our area www.portlanddiocese.net
Faith Formation Classes 9:20-10:20am for K-8th grades.
Sacramental prep group (2-4th grade) prepare for reconciliation /
confession in fall. Confirmation and First Eucharist in the spring.
This is an intense year for the children and families.
Youth Ministry meets 9:20-10:20am
Grade 1 Parents :
Important background is covered in 1st grade. This material is required before beginning sacraments preparation in grade 2. Please
register NOW or contact Sr Jackie if 839-4857 or stannegorham@portlanddiocese.org
YOUTH MINISTRY
FMI Stephanie Heatley 329-3213 or steshaheats@yahoo.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wayside Soup Kitchen Nite –Preble Street Resource 2nd Sat
of each month Cooks 3pm Servers 4:30pm
Adoration Thursday 6-7pm
Crafters Wednesday 9am,
Prayer for Peace First Sat of each Month 9:00am , 2/7,
3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 7/4, 8/1
Prayer Shawl Group meets Wed.1pm-2:30pm
Monday book group , 10-11:30am “James Martin’s Jesus –
a pilgrimage , 10am New members welcome.
Book Group Wednesday 6:30-8pm “Study of Paul Apostle
to the Nations by Stephen Binz
Children’s liturgy for younger children at 8am Mass
Exercise :Friday evening will resume in January
January 11th Class
Christmas/Epiphany Play presented by youth January
11after 8am Mass. Ice cream follows in hall. All are welcomed
January 14th Fair meeting 10am and 6pm
January 18th Parents and children working towards sacraments please meet in Parish Hall session moved from Jan .11
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All other classes-No Class Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 25th Class
January 24th Saturday First Reconciliation 9:30-11am
Jan 31st Saturday First Reconciliation 9:30-11am
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVE St Anne’s
Parish Community We are most grateful for all that you
do!!!
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JANUARY 11TH, 2015
Sunday January 11th, 2015 Baptism of the Lord
8:00am Mass for parishioners
10:30am Phyllis Medeiros by Ida and Gary
Stevens
Monday January 12th, 2015
9am Word and Communion Service
Tuesday January 13th, NO Mass / No Comm. Service
Wednesday January 14th
9:00am Deceased loved ones of George and
Ruth Warren
Thursday January 15th
NO Mass / No Comm. Service
Friday January 16th Deceased loved ones of Jackie
Viljanen
Sunday January 18, 2015
8:00am John Graves by family
10:30am Marie Degrassi by John and Christine Miller
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Readings for the Week of January 11, 2015
Sunday: Is 55:1-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/1 Jn 5:1-9 or Acts 10:34-38/
Mk 1:7-11
Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:3542
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VOCATIONS” Incline your ear and come to Me” “If God is
calling you to serve as a priest, deacon, or in consecrated life please
contact Seamus Griesbach, Director of Vocations for the Diocese
207-773-6471 or vocations@portlanddiocese.org
Pope Francis 10 Secrets to Happiness
4. Develop a healthy sense of leisure.
We live in a secular world that operates 24/7. Many of us deal
with stressful job demands and other commitments. Parents
juggle work demands and busy schedules for children involved with activities. Pope Francis notes the real fear that
pleasures of art, literature, playing with children, and spending time with family are being lost in the busyness of life. Leisure activities give our bodies and minds a chance to refresh
and renew themselves and gives us a chance to reconnect with
one another. It is important to set aside time to turn off the
TV, communicate with one another, read together, engage in
playful activities, and eat dinner together as a family, as well
as explore the arts, culture, and nature.
January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
"I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals."
That was a lowly job. Removing someone's sandals back in the
days when everyone walked everywhere on dusty, sandy desert
ground was a dirty task. So when John the Baptist said he wasn't
even worthy for that humble duty, he was emphasizing an important point.
John understood Jesus' real identity. He knew that this was not
just another good man, not just a wise teacher or a gifted leader.
John realized that Jesus was truly God-made-man. And because
of this, the prophet also comprehended how perfect Jesus was. In
relation to this perfection, John honestly acknowledged his own
sinfulness with this analogy about the sandals. But look what happened: even though John proclaimed that "one mightier than I is
coming after me," Jesus showed up at the Jordan River and asked
John to baptize him! Jesus humbled himself by going through this
ritual of cleansing and purification, even though he didn't need to.
John may have thought himself unworthy, but that didn't stop
Jesus from coming to him.
Jesus wants to come to us too. Not because we have "earned" his
love or because we are "worthy" of some great honor, but simply
because he loves us. God sent his Son to us to be one of us, to
walk among us, to care for us and guide us. When we were baptized, he counted us among his beloved children in a special way,
but that joyful bond is not a thing of the past. By our baptism we
are always his children, even when we may be disobedient or
belligerent ones. His love is not calculated or quantified; it is a
free gift. May we appreciate this gift enough to show our gratitude by a life well lived.
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WEB SITE Martha.a.muldoon@gmail.com
Leadership Team Martha.a.muldoon@gmail.com
Welcome Committee Teresa Ledue 839-4857
Bereavement Team Chris Kimball 892-9437.
Ministers—Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Altar Servers
839-4857 OR stannegorham@portlanddiocese.org
Saturday Word and Communion Service @Windham Prison
Interested in volunteering once a month at Windham Prison to
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