Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish
Serving the West End, Parkside and Hispanic Communities of Portland, Maine

 

 

 

 

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Cluster 21 in the Diocese of Portland, Maine, comprises the Roman Catholic parishes and schools of the Portland Peninsula and Casco Bay Islands.
They are: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart / St. Dominic, St. Christopher, St. Louis, St. Peter and Cathedral School.

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Our Parish Hall

is available to rent for birthday parties, wedding receptions and other functions. For more information about renting the hall, or to help manage our hall rental program, please contact the parish office, tsacredh@maine.rr.com.

What can I give?
Stewardship: Ways to Give Back to God for ALL He Has Given Us

Weekly Electronic Funds Transfer: There are forms in the back of the church to sign up for electronic funds transfer through VANCO. Or, Download the application here, and drop it in the weekly collection, or mail it to the parish office at 80 Sherman Street, Portland, ME 04101 (requires the free Adobe Reader). For more information about this process, write to loriaam@maine.rr.com.

Furnace Fund: Donations can be made in the basket in the back of the church, mailing directly to the Parish Office, or by Electronic Funds Transfer. In April, Father Bertrand sent us all a letter about the furnace situation. Read Father Bertrand's letter here.

Have you thought of a bequest? Many people remember their parish community in their will.

For these and other ways of giving, please call the Parish Office for more information, 772-6182 between 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, or write to the Parish Office for more information.

All contributions to support the mission and ministry of Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish can be given in the weekly collection, or mailed directly to:

Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish
80 Sherman Street
Portland, ME 04101
Bishop's Appeal

Contributions can be made directly to Bishop's Appeal by making the check out to Bishops Appeal and sending it to the Parish Office, or directly to the following address: 

Bishop's Appeal Office

P.O. Box 11559
Portland, ME 04104-7559
A call for help
Through God's eyes: Never are we more needy than when we have too much to give. Never will we be more filled than when we have given it all we have.

Volunteer opportunities

Driving instructor needed: One of our parishioners is in need of someone to teach her how to drive. She is not a complete novice but needs practice behind the wheel and instruction in Maine driving laws. It would only take an hour or so each week. For more information, please contact Penny Stevens, 780-6750.

Parish Commissions: Various commissions of lay volunteers serve our parish community. Parishioners with special skills enjoy providing their skills for the good of the community. Consider volunteering for the work of one of the commissions. Information about these are provided on the "Activities of the People" Web page.

Our Food Pantry Parishioners are needed to contribute food and personal supplies to assist those in need, and to give us ideas about increasing our resources.
Here's a shopping/inventory list that can be printed.

Coffee Hour: The socials after the 9:45 and 12:15 Masses are important weekly events in the life of our community family. For details about how you can help, please speak to anyone in the kitchen on Sunday morning, or just bring a little snack with you to share like you might to any family gathering, and help clean up in the same way. The Parish Life Commission provides the hospitality, and welcomes help from everyone.

Furniture and household supplies: Our parish neighborhood is very often a neighborhood of new beginnings for immigrant and refugee families. If you have furniture or household supplies to pass on, please check with the Parish Office to see if someone is in need of them.

Singers / Musicians: If you are a singer and would like to join the choir, see the music director. Instrumentalists of varying skill levels are also welcomed. A brief audition may be requested. Talk to Suzanne Proulx after any 9:45 a.m. mass. Rehearsals begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday for the 9:45 a.m. mass.

Ongoing list of volunteers: The Parish Life Commission has a list of volunteers for occasional commitments to help others in need. To be added to this list, please contact Maggie in the Parish Office. Maggie can be reached between 8:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on weekdays, 772-6182, or by e-mail at tsacredh@maine.rr.com.

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If you have time, talent or treasure to give to our parish needs, or if you have or know of needs to list here, please write to loriaam@maine.rr.com, or leave your name and phone number with the Parish Office, 772-6182.

To contact the Webmaster, write to loriaam@maine.rr.com.

Foods needed for the Food Pantry

Please choose one or more items & bring to church or leave at the Rectory during the week.

Canned Vegetables
Peanut Butter
Cereals
Canned Fish
Beans
Pasta
Dried Milk
Canned Fruit
Jam
Rice
Canned Meats
Soups
Pasta Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese
University Life and Catholic Faith

Campus ministry for college students in greater Portland is sponsored by the The Newman Center in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Contact the Catholic Chaplain, Mr. Joseph Mailhot - graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Maine. 240-8500 or joe.mailhot@portlanddiocese.net

Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Annual Parish Picnic

Ongoing Activities of the Parish Community

Parish Activity Calendar

Commissions of the Pastoral Council

Consider joining a commission, attending the meetings, or volunteering for occasional work projects in specific areas of our parish life. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 772-6182, tsacredh@maine.rr.com

Forward thinking ~ It is always a good time to be looking ahead at our Parish Commissions and what they accomplish each year. To find out more about a specific project, just contact the Parish Office, or go now to the Activities of the People page on this Web site.

 

Contact the Webmaster, loriaam@maine.rr.com for feedback about this Web site. For all other parish inquiries, contact the Parish Office at tsacredh@maine.rr.com.

2007 Mission Appeal Sunday ~ Kenya

We remember in our prayers Fr. Josephat Musembi Ndunda, who made our 2007 Mission Appeal for the St. Patrick Fathers' mission in poor countries around the world. The total contributions were $1,174.00.

Here is a photo of Fr. Josephat's family in Kenya. Click on the photo for more information, and for a message to our parish from Fr. Josephat.

Weekly Bulletin

July 6, 2008
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

This week's "printer friendly" bulletin
with Cluster 21 insert.

Mass Intentions ~

Saturday, July 5, 2008


4:00 p.m. Roland Cullenberg by Pat Wallace

Sunday, July 6, 2008

9:45 a.m. Rev. C. Martin O’Toole

12:15 p.m. Our deceased parishioners

6:00 p.m. Deceased members, Hammett & Ball Families

Monday, July 7, 2008

5:15 p.m. NO MASS

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

9:00 a.m. Communion Service, 100 State Street

5:15 p.m. Deceased members, Hammett & Ball Families

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

5:15 p.m. Fr. Bertrand’s Intention

Thursday, July 10, 2008

9:00 a.m. Mass at 75 State Street

5:15 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Coyne

Friday, July 11, 2008

5:15 p.m. Deceased members, Hammett & Ball Families

Saturday, July 12, 2008

4:00 p.m. Pauline Laliberte by Rita Naples

Sunday, July 13, 2008

9:45 a.m. Deceased members, Hammett & Ball Families

12:15 p.m. Our deceased parishioners

6:00 p.m. Deceased members, Hammett & Ball Families

Mass Intentions: To request a special intention for deceased members of your family or friends, or for someone living, or some other special intention, please complete a Mass Intention envelope found on the table in the back of the church. Suggested gift for Father is $10. Call the parish office for details.



READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6, 2008

Sunday Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9, 11-13; mt 11:25-30 (100)

Monday Hos 2:16-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26 (383)

Tuesday Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; mt 9:32-38 (384)

Wednesday Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7 (385)

Thursday Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8-9; Mt 10:7-15 (386)

Friday Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 (387)

Saturday Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 (388)

 

Parish Office Hours ~
Monday through Friday, 4 - 8 p.m.



~ Prayer Corner ~

We pray in a special way this week for
those who labor for the sake of the Gospel,
that true peace in body and soul be the fruit of their labor.


STEWARDSHIP ~

The Parish Collection for the weekend of

June 28/29, 2008 was:

$2387.13 Regular weekly offerings
$400 Monthly gifts by EFT
$519 Fuel contributions
$1500 Room and Board (Clergy)
$110 Furnace Fund
$60 Building Fund
$180 Rental Income
$105 Bishop’s Appeal


Lord, may our generosity speak of our love


Bishop's Appeal: Our parish goal this year is $16,000. The total amount raised so far is $13,047. Participating in the support of the mission and ministry of the Diocesan Church, our Cluster and our Parish is important to the entire Catholic community. Every gift is important and appreciated.

Bulletin Advertising ~ Business owners in and around our parish are encouraged to use our weekly bulletin for advertising goods and services. We live out the Gospel in our daily lives, not only with our families, but with our enterprises as well. Many thanks to those who advertise with us, and support our parish in this important way.

More Creative ways to help our parish ~ Invite others to worship with us. Greet and help visitors find the right worship aid or hymnal. Help with hospitality after Mass. Tell others about our liturgies, our community, and our mission, especially those who do not attend Mass anywhere else. 80% of Catholics no longer attend Mass. Pray that we can make a difference for all those who may be longing to find their way back, and also for all those who never left.

The next special collection is the August 2/3 annual offering for the works of the Holy Father, known as “Peter’s Pence.” This collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to the needy throughout the world.



WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY ~

July 5/6: This weekend’s liturgical team is:

4:00 p.m. Mass
Lector: ~ Mary Duffy ~
Eucharistic Ministers: ~ Nancy Wallace ~
John McManus

9:45 a.m. Mass
Lector: Sr. Mary Morey ~ Cheryl Smith ~
Eucharistic Ministers ~ Liane Hamann ~
~ Eithne McCann ~ Mary Keene
~ Mike Morrison ~ Robert O’Brien ~
Greeters ~ TBA ~
Altar Servers: ~ Jonathan Yombe ~ Blaisé Butera ~

12:15 p.m. Mass in Spanish
Eucharistic Minister / Lectors / Servers ~ TBD


6:00 p.m. Mass
Lector: ~ Kevin Sweeney ~
Eucharistic Ministers ~ Sue Ewing
~ Gary Landry ~

Our Parish Mission ~ “We are a caring, spirit-filled community centered in Christ. We seek to be holy and all-embracing by sharing our faith through creative ministries and liturgies, celebrated with joy and hope.” We invite our visitors to let us know how we are doing!



SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE ~

Check out http://www.kidsface.org/. Kids For a Clean Environment. Kids can really make a difference. When kids learn how to keep our environment clean, we know that the world will be a better and better place for people to live. Help get kids interested in taking care of our world.

Food Pantry Volunteers
July 8 ~ Denny and Pat C.
Summer Food Pantry Hours ~

Tuesdays only, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Food Pantry Contributions ~ Contributions of food, funds, and friends are always welcomed for our little food pantry. Every time of year, our help is much appreciated by those facing difficult times.

September 6 is our Yard Sale for Haiti ~ Got stuff to share, and time to spare? A worthy event for a worthy cause, and a way to clean house too!

September 27 is the Silent Auction. Volunteers and contributions of many kinds are needed to make this third annual auction the best ever. Save the date ~ tell others!


FAITH FORMATION ~

Thank you! to everyone who had a part in making the Confirmation and First Eucharist Celebration such an exceptional expression of our Catholic faith. Thank you to all those who helped with the Faith Formation beach party, and the Confirmation Retreat, and especially to the catechists and sponsors who have supported, and continue to support our children on their faith journeys. They really have only just begun, haven’t they?


PARISH LIFE ~

July 12/13, 2008 ~ The Dominican Sisters will come to our parish next weekend for their annual bake sale, bringing their wonderful breads, brownies, and apple and blueberry pies 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.

July 19, 2008, Spanish Picnic at Crescent Beach ~ All parishioners are welcome. Knowledge of Spanish is not required! This annual “paseo” led by our Hispanic Women‘s Group is open to all parishioners. Wonderful food and hospitality. Sandy beach for sunning and swimming. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 19, Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth. “Vienan con alegría!”

September 14, 2008, Parish Picnic at Two Lights ~ Community fun! This is our fun annual picnic on a Sunday with food and good friends at Two Light‘s State Park in Cape Elizabeth. Organized by our Parish Life Commission, coming to this picnic and volunteering to help, is a great way to get involved in the life of our parish.
 


Cluster 21,

Portland Peninsula and Islands of Portland Harbor:

This week's bulletin announcements from the Cluster

Cluster Newsletters

 

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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS ~

Cumberland County Jail Catholic Ministry ~ To become involved in this important volunteer ministry, please contact Fr. Matthew Monnig at monnig@jesuits.net or call him at 775-3032 x214.

 

AROUND NEW ENGLAND ~

The New England Jesuits have a Web site. Check it out at www.sjnen.org/index.html.

 

AROUND THE WORLD ~

  Pope Benedict XVI: 41st World Day of Peace 2008, January 1, 2008
[Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish]

L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican Newspaper weekly edition.

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ENCYCLICAL LETTER
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OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF
BENEDICT XVI

 

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Boletin en Español
Sagrado Corazón/Santo Domingo
DECIMO CUARTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
6 de julio de  2008
 
¡Bienvenidos a todos quienes celebran la fe con nosotros aquí en la Iglesia Sagrado Corazón!  Demos la bienvenida especialmente a los que lleguen por primera vez.   
 
RECURSOS – La colecta de todas las misas del domingo pasado fue $2387.13.  ¡Muchas gracias!    También para hacerles recordar de la campaña del obispo para las caridades de la diócesis como son Catholic Charities y muchos otros.  Si puede donar, favor ponerlo en un sobre con las palabras “Campaña del Obispo.”
 
Celebrando Nuestra Fe

 
Dios se ha manifestado a nosotros, nos ama y nos da la salvación.  Solo basta apreciar la naturaleza para darnos cuenta de la presencia de un ser superior.
En nuestras familias, desde pequeños, nos han dado algún conocimiento de Dios como el Ser Supremo.”Pórtate bien; si no, Dios te va a castigar,” suelen decir los padres a los hijos para corregirlos.  Y así, hemos ido asumiendo una imagen equivocada de Dios como el castigador. 
Dios no castiga ni asusta, sino que nos perdona y nos ama.
 
 
 

 
 
Las lecturas de hoy empiezan en la página 102 del misal y la profesión de fe en la página 18-19.
 
Agradecemos a todos quienes han colaborado para que la celebración de la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación fuera un evento muy lindo.  Gracias por su presencia, la comida, y sus voces en los cantos. También agradecemos a los padres y los padrinos quienes acompañan a estos jóvenes en su caminar cristiano. 
 
Felicitemos a las familias de John Paul Dubón y  de Elva Guevara, quienes fueron  bautizados la semana pasada.  Que Dios les acompañe en su caminar en la fe junto con sus familias y sus padrinos.
 
“El Espíritu de Dios habita verdaderamente en ustedes.” ¿El Espíritu está conduciéndole o a un conocido  hacia el servicio ministerial?  Si Dios está llamándole,  comuníquese con el Padre Andrew Dubois (869-2033) o escribe al correo electrónico vocations@portlanddiocese.net
 
El 12 y 13 de julio, las hermanas Dominicanas venderán pan y pasteles después de las misas.  Lo que ganan de estas ventas ayudan a comprar lo que necesitan para sus misiones que atienden a las personas con lepra.
 

 
El domingo,  27 de julio, a la 1:30 p.m., se presentará el taller “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios”.  La diócesis exige que todo voluntario que trabaja con niños o adultos vulnerables asista a uno de estos talleres.  También es valioso para padres de familia.
 
El paseo de verano  esta programado para el sábado, 19 de julio, de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m., en la playa de Crescent Beach. ¡Piensen en lo que quieren llevar de plato para compartir!
 
El 14 de septiembre es el paseo de toda la parroquia al parque de Two Lights.   ¡Marque su calendario!
 
COLECTA DE ALIMENTOS - En este tiempo de verano, hay más personas quienes llegan a la parroquia porque carecen de suficiente comida. Si tienen algo que puede ofrecer, se puede dejarlo  en las canastas que se encuentra en la entrada de la iglesia los domingos. Las horas de la alacena son de 9:30-12:00 el día martes durante el verano. 
 
El Reino pertenece a los pobres y a los pequeños, es decir a los que lo acogen con un corazón humilde…Jesús, desde el pesebre hasta la cruz comparte la vida de los pobres; conoce el hambre, la sed y la privación.  Aún más: se identifica con los pobres de todas clases y hace del amor activo hacia ellos la condición para entrar en su Reino.
          -Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica #544
 
 
“Vengan a mi, todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga, y yo los aliviaré.”
Mt 11, 25-30
 
El Evangelio de hoy empieza con una alabanza de Jesús a su Padre.  El está más cerca del Padre que nadie que haya vivido o que vivirá. De hecho, él es uno con el padre. Jesús es Dios y hombre.
El evangelio también nos invita a llevar nuestras preocupaciones a Jesús para encontrar la paz. Su presencia en nuestras vidas aligera nuestras cargas.
Jesús nos asegura que él es "manso y humilde de corazón". Esta gentileza no es debilidad, sino la fuerza de aceptarnos como somos, así como la fuerza que nos ayuda y nos salva. Jesús nos dice que debemos ser como él en su gentileza y humildad. Esto no quiere decir ser débil. Quiere decir ser paciente y respetar a los demás, ser un pacificador, como lo fue Jesús. Quiere decir aceptar a los demás como son y tratar de ayudarlos a ser mejores La sencillez no es falta de inteligencia pero es un don del Espíritu que nos deja abierto a lo que Dios quiere revelar.
(de Sadlier: Creemos: www.creemosweb.com )
 
-¿Cómo es una persona sencilla?  ¿De qué manera fue Jesús una persona sencilla?
-¿Cuándo siento la paz de Cristo?


 

FAMILIA HUMANA: COMUNIDAD DE PAZ" ES EL TEMA DEL MENSAJE DEL PAPA para la celebración de la 41 Jornada Mundial de la Paz, que se celebrará el 1 de enero de 2008. En un comunicado hecho público la 17 de junio de 2007 se afirma que el tema elegido por Benedicto XVI "se basa en el convencimiento de que la percepción de un destino común y la experiencia de la comunión son factores esenciales para la realización del bien común y para la paz de la humanidad".

.../EN BREVE/... VIS 070619 (260)
 
Spontaneous Sunday Soup Supper: Our 6 p.m. Mass Community hosts a Sunday Soup Supper sometimes, and invites everyone. This spontaneous soup is so spectacular, that we only announce it one Sunday in advance. Watch this notice for the next date.
Please note, our church and hall are handicapped accessible and we are currently working on making the chapel and other areas so as well. For other special needs, please contact the Parish Office at 772-6182, or e-mail tsacredh@maine.rr.com.
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Visit the new Web site of the Vatican City State. It's available in five Languages:
"THE HUMAN FAMILY, COMMUNITY OF PEACE," is the theme of the Pope's Message for the 41st World Day of Peace, due to be celebrated on January 1, 2008. A communique made public on June 17 affirms that the theme chosen by Benedict XVI "is based on his conviction that the perception of a common destiny and the experience of communion are essential factors in the realization of the common good." .../IN BRIEF/... VIS 070619 (240)

LA FAMILLE HUMAINE COMMUNAUTE DE PAIX, est le thème du Message papal pour la 41 Journée mondiale de la paix (1er janvier 2008). Choisi par Benoît XVI, ce thème illustre la conviction de ce que le destin commun des hommes et l'expérience de communion sont des facteurs essentiels au bien commun et à la paix générale.
.../EN BREF/... VIS 070619 (220)

Remember the needy of our parish with love. Visit the lonely, heal the sick, feed the hungry, give to the poor.
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