SATURDAY, JUNE 7

   4:30 PM   Michelle Horger by Patrick Horgan

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

   7:30 AM   Richard Roberts by Don & Sue Hamill & family

10:30 AM   Carole Mallozzi by family

 

MONDAY, JUNE 9

   8:00 AM   Henry Doyon by Dick & Barbara Moran

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

   8:00 AM   Eucharistic Service

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

   8:00 AM   Winifred Eggers by Bill & Kathy Kingsley

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

   8:00 AM   Eucharistic Service

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

   8:00 AM   Gerald Gillis by Sarah Mattar & Titus Wheatley

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MASSES NEXT WEEKEND:

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

   4:30 PM   Christopher, Carol & Joshua Bolduc by

                                                            Jack & Anne Marsh

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

   7:30 AM   Germain Dallaire by Daughter Johanne and Brothers & Sisters

10:30 AM   George Kelley by the Rivier Prayer Community

 

 

WEEKLY REFLECTION: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

It is so easy and so human to put down, discriminate against, and even persecute those who do not share our beliefs and traditions. We are seldom inclined to listen to what they have to say or to try to understand where they are coming from. It is much easier to dismiss them as “evil” and treat them as an enemy. But look at the example Jesus gave us. He reached out to the very people his society saw as low-life, evil, and unredeemably sinful people. He talked with them, ate with them, and treated them with respect. He did not try to “convert” them but was simply present to them. How are you treating those who are outcasts in your world?

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,

and fulfill your vows to the Most High.

~Psalm 50:14

 

“STEWARDSHIP  -- A Disciple’s Way of Life!”

“It is love that I desire, not sacrifice,” says Hosea in this weekend’s first reading. But for love of us, Jesus sacrificed everything — even His life. Are my small sacrifices gifts of love and gratitude?

(From Stewardship By The Book, by Sharon Hueckel.  Used with permission.)

Commentary:

What makes a gift “small” or “big”? Is it the size? the amount? the need it meets? It is none of these things.  Rather, it is the spirit in which the gift is offered. A gift is “big” when it is given to show our thanks to God for His limitless gifts; when it is proportional to our means; and when it is intended to move the giver closer to Jesus. One dollar is a big gift from someone who has only two dollars but is grateful for what he has; a thousand dollars is a small gift from someone who has a million but wants to keep it for himself.

 

THE SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN

THIS WEEK

JUNE 8 ~ 14

In Loving Memory of

ALL DECEASED PARISHIONERS

OF SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE

 

If anyone would like to schedule the Sanctuary Lamp for an upcoming week, please call the parish office, 883-0334 during the week. Donation is $10.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT MAY 28, 2008

Total Required to Support Parish                $  9,500.00

Parish Offertory Collection                         $  7,171.00

Building Fund                                              $     310.00

Electronic Funds May (weekly Offertory) $   1,025.10

Electronic Funds May (weekly Bldg Fund) $     220.86

Total                                                            $  8,727.46

FINANCIAL REPORT JUNE 1, 2008

Total Required to Support Parish                $  9,500.00

Parish Offertory Collection                          $  7,450.70

Building Fund                                               $     485.00

Electronic Funds June (weekly Offertory)    $    967.36

Electronic Funds June (weekly Bldg Fund)   $   220.86

Total                                                             $  9,123.92

 

JUNE 14, 2008

 

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

 

SUMMERFEST 2008!:  The Town Of Scarborough is working on a Summerfest that will be bigger than ever!  In conjunction with Scarborough’s 350th Summerfest will be Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th.   We are starting to plan our role in the events, and invite your creative and practical ideas.  If you would like to play a part in this exciting event, please contact us.

 

 2008 FOOD AND FUEL CHALLENGE, NEED HELP TO HIT THE GOAL!:  We are making our way towards the goal, but we are not there yet!  Local businessman Eddie Woodin, has challenged Project G.R.A.C.E. to raise $30,000 this year to provide fuel and nutritious food to Scarborough families whose budgets are at the breaking point. As part of the challenge we will offer incentives to recipient families to enhance the assistance they receive, such as extra gift cards to purchase fruits, vegetables and whole grain items as well as free participation in nutrition, cooking and fitness classes offered by community partners.  Donors wishing to contribute to the challenge can send the above address, mark check, Food and Fuel Challenge.

 

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

 

WANT TO VOLUNTEER IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY?: Our General Committee meetings are held Tuesday mornings, bi-weekly, from 10 a.m. to noon in room 11 at St. Max.   Our last meeting before the summer will be 6/17.  We hope to see you there.  Even if you can’t attend bi-weekly committee meetings, there are many other ways to volunteer, just give us a call and we can discuss opportunities.     

 

MISSION BASKET FOR JUNE

The Archdiocese for the Military Services is responsible for the spiritual welfare of Catholics serving in our Armed Forces, their family members, patients in VA Medical Centers and U.S. Government personnel serving overseas – a total of more than 1.5 million souls! We receive no financial support from the U.S. Government and must rely on donations from the Catholic Community to provide pastoral care to our faithful members.

We need to increase the number of priests to serve Catholics in the military, and encourage young men to pursue a priestly vocation for all our dioceses through Discernment Weekends. Last year we had more than 70 young participate in such spiritual seminars.

In the meantime, we have developed and implemented a ministry entitled Catholics Seeking Christ (CSC) .CSC is a young adult peer-to-peer ministry designed to “keep the Faith alive” among our young Catholic military members when there is no priest available to them. Maintaining spiritual sustenance for our military members is essential, but these ministries are not inexpensive.

Please be as generous as you can. Thank You!

 

 

CYCLES

OF FAITH

10th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

 

It has been about 2,000 years since Jesus first called his disciples to follow him, a time when his Jewish society was essentially divided into two groups-those who followed each and every law of the faith and those who weren't so attentive to it. Today, we seem to have developed a knack for dividing ourselves among many other stark and diverse groups, whether it be wealth, politics, ethnicity, or religious affiliation, to name just a few.

            Matthew was a tax collector, and before Jesus called him, he was considered a part of the society of sinners in the eyes of the religious leaders. So why did Jesus call him, and not one of those who obeyed every law of the Jewish faith? Why did he sit down with Matthew and others who needed guidance in their lives? Very simply, as Jesus put it, one does not see a physician if one is healthy. So too are we called to sit down with Jesus.

            Matthew, and the others who followed Jesus, did what the Catechism calls "a radical reorientation of [his] whole life, a return, a conversion to God with all [his] heart" (CCC 1431). Because it is just not enough to say we are sorry for our past sins, the sacrament of reconciliation calls us to begin with a fresh dedication to living our lives each and every moment with the grace of God. Doing so, we will end worldly divisions and achieve the mercy he desires for us.

 

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Family Breakfast on Sunday June 8th, from 8:15 to 11:45 AM. Menu includes: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, beans, fruit plate, coffee, juice, etc. Adults $5, children $3.00 (free if age 4 and under).

 

ATTENTION - LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Very soon the summer schedule, which includes the weekends of June 21-22 thru Sept. 27-28, will be prepared and announced. If there are any weekends during that period of time that you are unable to serve, please notify Jan Plunkett, Schedule Coordinator, via e-mail at retjan@maine.rr.com or by phone at 885-5099, no later than Sunday, June 8th. Thank you all for your assistance and cooperation.

 

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT: Part-time, 16 hours per week, position available working with the elderly. Hours are 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM including every other Saturday. Please apply to: Sr. Judith McNamara, St. Joseph’s Manor, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland. 797-0600. Fax 797-2782.

 

CARD PARTY: The monthly card party will take place on Wednesday, June 11th from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm in the Small Parish Hall. Bring your own lunch; coffee & tea and desserts will be provided. All are welcome. FMI, call Ellie McKeon @ 885-9466.

 

STRATEGIES FOR AGING INDEPENDENCE

Join the team of geriatric professionals for a panel discussion on: Planning for Retirement; Thriving in Retirement; Extending Independence; How to Find, Get and Pay for Long-term Care. Date: June 9th; Time: 5:30 PM; Place: St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Classroom #13. Last room on left in old wing. Please RSVP to 253-5440. Refreshments Served!

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT KICK-OFF MEETING

Committee meeting, June 11th at 6:00 PM, in the St. Maximilian Kolbe Library. Please join us – we need help! Tournament Date and Location is Monday, Sept. 18th at 10:00 AM at Purpoodock Golf Club. $95 per person; Lunch & Dinner included.

FAITH FACTS: Genuflection is a term that literally means bending of the knee. This is a sign of adoration or of reverence. It is traditional to genuflect with the right knee when passing in front of a tabernacle to acknowledge the Eucharistic Christ.

SOLES4SOULS: Over 1.5 billion pairs of shoes lay idle in American closets. Over 300 million children are without shoes. Soles4souls is a non profit organization that has a simple mission; “To impact as many lives as possible with the simple gift of shoes.” Alex, Lindsay, Maddy, and Hannah Dobecki are coordinating a shoe drive for Soles4souls for the town of Scarborough. We are asking that you clean your closets and donate gently used shoes of all types. If you could; please donate two dollars per pair, to help cover the cost of shipping the shoes. This shoes drive will be held from Saturday June 7th, till Monday July 7th. There will be a box in the Narthex (next to the office door) where you will be able to place your shoes and donation. For more information, go to soles4souls.org or the Dobecki family at (207) 885-5628.

Thank you for your support and help for you are “helping change the world one pair at a time.”

 

A MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION: Join Alicia Fournier, parishioner, and her very talented friends, both young and old, for a night filled with songs and celebrating, with proceeds to benefit a great cause! Your $50 donation includes: a two hour live show with performances of all your favorite Broadway songs; entry to the raffle with prizes to include Red Sox tickets, Sea Dogs luxury box, Anthony’s Dinner Theater ticket pkg., Spa pkg., Champagne reception. Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 PM at the Portland Players, 420 Cottage Rd., So. Portland. FMI & tickets, call Julie, 885-1307 or jfourni2@maine.rr.com. All proceeds to Epilepsy Fdn.

 

WAYSIDE EVENING SOUP KITCHEN: Please consider helping us cook or serve on Sunday, June 29th. Call Steve Gressani (541-3281 daytime or 510-1875 evenings), if you wish to volunteer this month.

 

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY is in need of summer clothing for men and women. No fancy dress suits and ball gowns, no sequins and pearls - just plan everyday khaki trousers, blue jeans, shorts and shirts are what we need. Gently worn sneakers and sandals are welcome. Thank you for caring about those who are unable to care for themselves. There is a blue bin in the narthex to collect the clothing.

 

WE WELCOME THESE BABIES BAPTIZED AT ST. MAXIMILIAN’S IN THE MONTH OF MAY:

MISHA MAE HANKSTON

daughter of James & Cindy (Dyer) Hankston

BRYNN MARIE PELLENZ

daughter of Jason & Nicole (Dumais) Pellenz

COLBY RAY CATOC PULK

son of Todd & Marilou (Catoc) Pulk

 

Worship & Spirituality

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel of Matthew

In Matthew’s gospel we are hearing about the early ministry of Jesus.

1st Reading: Hosea: The prophet specifies that it is love and knowledge of God that is necessary and not empty practices.

2nd Reading: Romans: Paul speaks about the faith of Abraham & Sarah.

Gospel: The calling of Matthew the tax collector.

Key Passage: As Jesus was sitting at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples.

Questions to ponder: Adult: How does the fact of Jesus’ dining with sinners challenge you? Are we judgmental regarding others? Why were Jesus’ meals with sinners so troubling to people? What message was Jesus making by these meals? Do you come to the Eucharist in the hope of mercy and healing?

Child: Who in your class or neighborhood could you help feel more welcome and accepted?

 

The Ministry of Altar Serving: We welcome and ask God’s blessing upon our new altar servers: Kevin Powers, Ryan Bickler and Andrew Mills. All three boys attend the Faith Formation program here at St. Maximilian. We are proud that they will serve at the Table of the Lord.

 

 

BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY:

Over 145 students from Scarborough High School attended the 16th Ecumenical Baccalaureate Ceremony on June 4th, along with their parents, family and friends. We are grateful to all the Seniors and their parents who worked so diligently in bringing about a spiritual and meaningful ceremony. May God bless the Seniors and their loved ones.

 

 

 

CENTERING PRAYER will resume on Friday, June 13th at 9:00 AM in the Library. Come for group meditation. All are welcome. FMI, Ann Howard, 767-4477.

 

 

Catechetics & Initiation

Confirmation/First Eucharist 2008: All pictures, DVD’s, Shalom Boxes, and service project posters may be picked up in Room One. If you did not order one, we have extras available. ($20). Call Catechetics office: 883-1742.

 

PRAYER SHAWL KNITTING GROUP: Rescheduled Breakfast to Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00 AM, Room 4.

 

A CLEAN UP DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 13-10 AM; to clean out cabinets, strip bulletin boards, organize supplies , etc. in the classrooms. All catechists are invited.

 

Come to Peak’s Island TUESDAY, JUNE 24: have lunch and share your favorite book that you have read this year. Sponsored by the “Walking with God Spiritual Book Club”, but you do not have to be a member to join us this day. We do ask you to register in the Catechetics office, so we can plan lunch. (883-1742) or e-mail Stmaxre@maine.rr.com.

 

REGISTRATION FOR CATECHETICAL SESSIONS (K-8) and Youth Ministry (Grades 9-12) will take place the end of June. Sessions K-5 will be held on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and Thursday afternoons. Grades 6, 7 & 8 will be on Wednesday evenings. Youth Ministry will meet on Sunday evenings. If you are new to St. Maximilian Kolbe, please call 883-1742 FMI. If your child is preparing for the sacraments of Confirmation and or First Eucharist, we request a copy of his/her  Baptismal record.

 

RAINFOREST: A TREETOP ADVENTURE: AUGUST 11-16: 8:45-12:15 PM: Vacation Bible School: Our daily themes will be scriptures about stewardship. (Care for the earth, ourselves and each other.)This year our camp will be held at St. Bartholomew’s in Cape Elizabeth; for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. 6th graders and up are invited to be junior counselors. We will make an extra effort to carpool this year. Please note that every volunteer must take a Protecting God’s Children Class and fill out a background check form before this event. Fees: $50 per child or $125 family. $25 per child of adult volunteer. Nursery & pre-school program available to children of volunteers only. Registration weekend will be June 14 & 15. St. Maximilian Kolbe Chairperson: Pauline Keenan & St. Bartholomew’s Chairperson: Debbie Allen. Join us as we swing into a great summer activity!