MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, JULY 3

4:30 PM Irene Pinette by Paul & Kathy Peters

SUNDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day

7:30AM Beverly Campbell by Barbara Buckley Stone & Family

10:30AM Sandra Bailer by Dave, Pat & Emily Bailer

MONDAY, JULY 5

8:00 AM Virginia Kelley by Joe Kelley

TUESDAY, JULY 6

8:00 AM Eucharistic Service

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7

8:00 AM Connie Scully by Cathy Kennedy

THURSDAY, JULY 8

8:00 AM Eucharistic Service

FRIDAY, JULY 9

8:00 AM Irene Hoyt by David & Janet Greely

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MASSES NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JULY 10

4:30 PM Intentions of Cluster 22 Parishioners

SUNDAY, JULY 11

7:30AM James Doucette by Ron &Monique Beaulieu

10:30AM Lainey Hutchins by the Andresons

WEEKLY REFLECTION

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

We do not grow in our discipleship by ourselves. When Jesus sent the disciples out, he sent them two by two. No Matter where we are in life, we always have a need for others who are also committed to this journey. We need to have someone who can work with us and share the load. We need someone to help us see more clearly what we are being called to do and get us back on track when we start to wander. Do you have someone who you can talk to about your journey?

"Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, 'The kingdom of God is at hand for you.'"

- Lk 10:8-9

FINANCIAL REPORT JUNE 27, 2010

Total Required to Support Parish $ 9,500.00

Parish Offertory Collection $ 7,294.00

Building Fund $ 107.00

Electronic Funds $ 1,351.58

Total $ 8,752.58

Additional Catholic Comm. Campaign $103.00

THE CLUSTER 22 MEDITATION GROUP gatherings will meet July 7th at 9:30am and July 22 at 7:00pm in the Teen Room at St. Bart's Church.  Newcomers are always welcome!

THE SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN

THIS WEEK

JULY 4 ~ JULY 10

In Loving Memory of

ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED FOR OUR FREEDOM

TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE AND EUCHARISTIC ADORATION with Fr. Bob Vaillancourt. Come join us and adore the Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar in the style of the Taizé community of Burgundy, France. Enjoy music, meditation, silence, and Eucharistic Adoration in an intimate candlelight setting on Sunday, July 11th at Holy Cross, 7:30pm-8:30pm.

HAVE A FAMILY PORTRAIT TAKEN FOR FREE, GET A FREE DIRECTORY!

When is the last time you had a formal family portrait taken? When is the last time that you went to church and knew all the people by name and face sitting around you in the pew? If it's been a while, and you know you don't know everyone at church - here's an idea: Get shot! St. Max and the parish cluster are putting together a directory, and we want the entire parish community to be featured in it.

Please participate! It's an opportunity to get a free family portrait in exchange for having your family photo in the directory; at last, you and others will be able to put a name to face, face to name and we'll get to know each other better!!

Sign up is easy. You may sign up, on-line, by doing the following steps:

1. http://signup.olanmills.com <http://signup.olanmills.com/

2. Select: Schedule New Appointment/enter

3. Enter church phone number (207) 883-0334 on left, Enter photographer and church member information on right./enter

4. Choose either August or September to see available days for photo sessions.

5. Schedule your time.

The ideal would be to have every family/couple/individual in this directory. So, give it your best shot - schedule your appointment, spread the word, and smile for the camera. Once you have signed up on-line, please spread this e-mail and get your friends and family members to sign up too. Time is critical for reaching families that have kids in college - the best photo session times for them are likely in August. Spread the word!

We're also looking for volunteers to help during the photo sessions - we are looking for people to do the following:

1. Do reminder phone calls two days before the session.

2. Serve as host/sign-in person during each of the photo sessions.

Anyone interested in helping in either way, may e-mail me:

krvachon@earthlink.net. FMI contact Karen Vachon 730-2664. Thank you for your help.

Karen and Peter Vachon e-mail: krvachon@earthlink.net cell: 730-2664

e-mail: pdvachon@earthlink.net cell: 730-2663

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FOOD CUPBOARD: We were honored on Thursday to be presented a $500 donation from the Saco Biddeford South Portland Bank and a $650 proceeds from the 5K run held recently by Sean Griffin, Scarborough Key Club,  Sean's donation is to be used for our summer children's breakfast program.  What a help this is to us.  We are seeing more and more new visitors and our food costs have risen greatly.  This past month we shared food with 448 men, women and children.

We were donated 60 watermelons, courtesy of Troy Andrews, Maine Native Produce.  Boy, did they go fast, as we had 58 families; were they ever excited!

We are looking forward to a huge crowd on the 8th as The Good Shepherd Food Bank will be showcasing their new mobile van and giving away food in the parking lot behind St. John's. We greatly miss the weekly arrival of our Holy Cross students; they were such a help and a joy to know.  So, if you have any young children who have time to help, we would love to have them help from 8:30 -11:30 on Thursday mornings.

We also need a volunteer to pick up food @ SP Hannaford in Millcreek on Friday mornings @ 7:30 AM for July and August. Please call 874-0379.

CYCLES

OF FAITH

14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

There were many little incidents that led up to the Revolutionary War. Open-ended warrants, taxation without representation, the Stamp Act requiring fees on newspapers and other printed matter, and the quartering of troops in private homes are just a few examples of actions the colonists objected to in the two decades before the start of the war. In itself, no single event is seen as the definitive cause for the revolution. But the cumulative effect of the grievances-most outlined in the Declaration of Independence-saw many in the colonies rise up against the British, whose army, once thought of as protectors, was now thought of as an occupying force. Those whom we call patriots today, were thought by some of their fellow citizens to be rabble-rousers and criminals. History has a way of sorting things out.

In today's Gospel, Jesus sends his disciples out to announce the kingdom of God. This was not a move for political power (though some saw it that way) or even for earthly success. It was not even so much a rebellion against the past as a fulfillment of promises made by God long ago. "The kingdom of God is at hand for you," the disciples proclaimed.

The message of Jesus has lasted far longer than nations or kingdoms. Christ is not allied with any government or political faction. God's kingdom exists apart from any political boundaries or human limitations. As Christians, we recognize our responsibility to seek justice and peace. Our calling is to promote the common good, even at the expense of our own self-interest. While we celebrate independence, we also understand that liberty does not mean unfettered license to do what we please. The kingdom of God is not so much a place of individual right as one of communal responsibility. And as citizens of that kingdom we submit ourselves to the law of love for God and for our neighbor.

Many thanks and blessings to each of you who contributed to the Strengthening the Heartbeat of the Church campaign. Your generous gift, and the generosity of your fellow Catholics, helped to raise over $42.2 million for diocesan endowments, parish needs, Catholic Charities Maine, Catholic schools and many other ministries. Throughout the year, you will be hearing more about the campaign, the good people who supported it, and the good work that is being done because of the faithfulness of Catholics across the State.

For more information about the campaign, please contact Patricia Long, diocesan director of development, at 207-321-7835 or patricia.long@portlanddiocese.org.

PRAYER WITNESS FOR LIFE at Portland’s Planned Parenthood Clinic, 970 Forest Ave The group, made up of teens and adults, meets outside the abortion clinic on the second Saturday of each month to pray the 20 decades of the rosary, supplemented with pro-life meditations. The pray-out lasts about 90 min. & the next one will be at 9:00 AM on July 10th.

ANNUAL BAKE SALE by the Dominican Sisters will be THIS weekend, July 3^rd & 4^th. As in years past, they will sell homemade bread, brownies, apple pies and blueberry pies at the church entrance. These are all baked according to the Dominican community recipes. The proceeds from the sale will be used to buy medical supplies for their mission to support the lepers.

Sister Magdalene and her Sisters wish to thank all those who are always so supportive every year at their bake sale!

Project G.R.A.C.E. News

Granting Resources and Assistance through Community Effort

P.O. Box 6846, Scarborough, ME 04070-6846

883-5111 E-mail address: pgme@projectgracemaine.org

BACK TO SCHOOL GIVING: Preparing students for a new school year can put a strain on a family’s budget. If you are experiencing financial difficulty and need help with school supplies for your children, please give us a call, we may be able to help. Each year Project G.R.A.C.E. assists local students start school off on the right foot. Last year, we helped over 70 students. We would need to hear from you no later than July 15 in order to qualify. If you would like to donate school supplies or volunteer for our Back to School campaign, please let us know.

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SUMMERFEST 2010!: Mark your calendar for Friday, August 20^th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. We are starting to plan our role in the events, and invite you to take part. We will once again be offering our famous brownie sundaes and face painting for children. If you would like to play a part in this exciting event, please contact us.

IF YOU KNOW: Of anyone in the Greater Scarborough area, who is struggling to meet basic needs, please consider referring them to a volunteer at Project G.R.A.C.E. Referrals can be done anonymously. Call our office at 883-5111 or send an email to pgme@projectgracemaine.org

Administrative Assistant – St. Bartholomew Church Cape Elizabeth: We are searching for an Administrative Assistant to work part time in the office at St. Bartholomew Church to provide secretarial, administrative, and related office services to the Pastor and other members of the Parish Staff. The days and hours for this position are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. These hours are subject to change. Duties include but are not limited to:

*Prepares and distributes the weekly bulletin

*Greets parishioners and visitors presenting to the office

*Maintains Church LOGOS computer system and system applications

*Sorts and distributes all incoming mail

*Maintains scheduling of Mass intentions and Mass cards

*Maintains sacramental records

*Maintains schedules for Church room and Hall rentals

*Performs other duties as directed by Pastor and Pastoral Associate

Qualifications:

*Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community. Sometimes this requirement may be satisfied by a person who has knowledge of and is willing to function in a manner consistent with the mission of the Catholic Church.

*Experience as an Administrative Assistant or equivalent, preferably in a parish office/religious office setting. Post high school degree required.

*Proficient in computer skills including e-mail and web site management.

*Demonstrated skills in software products including Logos Church Management and other Logos Applications, Microsoft Windows, Office, Word, Publisher, Outlook, Excel.

*Demonstrated ability to work independently, to multi-task, to maintain confidentiality, to adhere to ethical standards, to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently. Must have demonstrated “people skills.”

If interested, please forward letter of intent with resume and three references, both professional and personal to: Thomas P. Sheehan, Cluster 22 Business Manager, 29 Aspen Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106. You may also email: tom.sheehan@portlanddiocese.org.

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Laborers for the Harvest

Reading 1: Isaiah (mother Zion)

Reading 2: Galatians (the cross, our true boast)

Gospel: Luke (the mission of the seventy-two)

Key Passage: Jesus said to the disciples, “Whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, “Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. You know this: the kingdom of God has come near.”

Questions to Ponder: What specific words in the readings tell us why the Israelites and the disciples are to rejoice?

· What has God done for you that causes you to rejoice?

· When have you been aware of being an instrument of God’s saving power?

· What hardships do you face in sharing the Gospel with others?

· Have you experienced any joy for being a cause of change in others for the better?

· Does this gospel story call you to a certain ministry within your parish community?

SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE: Summer vacation time is here but the work of Catholic Relief Services goes on because of your generosity. How do you spend a loan of 25 dollars? A group of 12 women living in Nicaragua formed a cooperative to help them rent more land to grow coffee and other crops. CRS provided a new wet mill, which is a machine that separates the coffee bean from the fruit pulp. The women now have a growing business selling high quality Fair Trade organic grown coffee., all because you took the time to fill the Operation Rice Bowl during Lent.

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FAITH FORMATION

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 2-6, 2010 at Saint Bart’s: “High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God”, a totally Catholic summer program. Get ready for a vast voyage through God’s Word! Children entering through grade 5; middle school & high school students are invited to be junior counselors. There is a nursery school section for babies & toddlers. Registration has begun. All hands on deck! Come in to register!

A NEW FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE: Next meeting is Tuesday, July 13 at 7PM in the parish library. We now have five members that will help plan for the new school year. Pre-school through adult. Join us!

PICTURES!Confirmation/1stEucharistCelebrationsPictures that were taken by Tom Howe photography are ready to be picked up. They are on a table in the hallway near the classrooms. The DVD’s will take time to edit and process. Look for the notice in the bulletin. Books, service posters, some certificates, and Mass books need to be taken, too.

“PRAYING THE SACRED SCRIPTURES-THE ANCIENT PRACTICE OF LECTIO DIVINA.” will be on Monday, August 16^th at 5:30 PM. Fr. Carl Arico, vice-president of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd, from Butler, New Jersey, will present this workshop. This is a traditional way of cultivating friendship with Jesus Christ which moves one to ‘resting in God.’ We will welcome Fr. Arico with a potluck dinner in the parish hall. Please bring a salad or main dish to share. We will provide the dessert and drinks. A special thanks to Adele Millette, who arranged for this workshop.

LOOKING AHEAD: Faith Formation registration for next year will begin soon. We will mail the registration forms out. If your address has changed or you are new to this church, please call Kathy Sparda at 883-1742. We always need new catechists; please consider being part of our team, especially Kindergarten parents. We are a volunteer organization; we need everyone’s help.

SAINTS AT THE DINNER TABLE: Our first dinner with St. Margaret at Bob and Kathy Sparda’s home was great fun! Our shared meal was wonderful and the company was great. The next dinner will be with Saint Notburga at Msgr. Henchal’s rectory, served by Kathy Williamson on Friday, August 13. There are five invitations left. Please call Kathy Sparda if you would like to attend, 883-1742, or e-mail Kathleen.Sparda@portlanddiocese.org

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY began last Wednesday, the 30^th but if you are still interested, join us! We meet every Wed. in the Parish Library from 1:00 to 2:20 PM for 6 weeks. Threshold Bible Study is a Catholic publication designed to lead you through a new doorway of biblical awareness, to accompany you across a unique threshold of understanding and is rooted in the classical tradition of lectio divina, an ancient yet contemporary means for reading the Scriptures reflectively and prayerfully. A $10 donation for the workbook is asked. Anyone needing the New American Bible can purchase one for $10, as well. Call Kathy Sparda to register.