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Mass Times & Intentions Corpus Christi Parish 70 Pleasant St., Waterville ME 04901

Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Fri 8:00AM - Noon

Phone: 872-2281 Fax: 877-0675

Email: ccmoffice@gwi.net

Parish Information

MONDAY April 17, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Laurette Quirion by Family of Ernest Poulin

TUESDAY April 18, 2017

12:15 PM ND Norman Boulet by Leonette Fortin

WEDNESDAY April 19, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Roy Scott by Paul and Kathy DeLorme

THURSDAY April 20, 2017

12:15 PM ND Yolande Genest by John Pople

FRIDAY April 21, 2017

8:00 AM SJ Carpenter family by the Carpenter family

1:45 PM OAK GROVE Jerome Boulette by Elaine Boutin

SATURDAY April 22, 2017

4:00 PM ND Gregg Knight by his family

Christine and Frederick Berard by the family

4:00 PM SJ Rose (Estelle) Lachance by her family

Jason Carpenter by the Carpenter family

6:00 PM ND Sylvia Gilbert by Diane Russell

Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish

SUNDAY April 23, 2017

7:30 AM SJ Martha Thibodeau St. Amand by John and

Shirley McQuillan

James Cote by Hermel and Ingrid Nadeau

9:00 AM ND Arthur Gagne by his wife

Ralph Knight by his family

10:00 AM SJ Jane McMullin by John and Denise Belanger

Mary Cassidy Morrissette by Rose Manzo

10:30 AM ND Theresa Guite by Carmen and Wayne Bourgoin

Richard Plourde by Gabrielle Veilleux

and family

4:30 PM CC Maisie Knowles by Jeannine DeRosby

Please remember in your prayers…

Constance V. Begin, died April 5, funeral April 11

Jeannette Caron, died April 2, funeral April 22

Theresa Guite, died April 1, funeral May 20

Donald Rossignol, died March 29, funeral June 10

Sanctuary Candle

In thanksgiving by a parishioner (SJ)

Sun., Apr. 16 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour

11:30AM ND Baptism-Cody McGraw

5:00PM SJ AA Meeting

Mon., Apr. 17 Office Closed-Patriot’s Day

1:30PM ND Prayer Group

6:00PM FFC Lord Teach Me To Pray

Ignatian Prayer Series

7:00PM SH KC #341 Meeting

Tue., Apr. 18 10:00AM Eric’s Merry Widows &

Widowers

10:30AM FFC Bereavement Group

7:00PM FFC Al Anon

Wed., Apr. 19 6:00PM FFC RCIA

Thur., Apr. 20 6:30PM ND Men’s Prayer Group

Fri., Apr. 21 7:00AM SJ Adoration & Confessions

Sat., Apr. 22 2:00PM ND Baptism-Lincoln LeBlanc

Sun., Apr. 23 10:00AM ND Coffee Hour

10:30AM ND Baptism-Anna Howard

2:00PM ND Divine Mercy Celebration

5:00PM SJ AA Meeting

Rev. Daniel J. Baillargeon, Pastor Rev. Matthew Gregory, Parochial Vicar

Deb Hebert, Director of Business Administration Mike Hebert, Facilities Director and

St. Francis Cemetery Director

Kim Suttie, Pastoral Life Coordinator Elaine Gordon, Parish Catechetical Leader

Theresa Poulin, Business Administrative Assistant

Marge Veilleux, Pastoral Administrative Assistant Joan Hallee, Pastoral Receptionist

Valerie Wheeler, Principal St. John Catholic School

COLBY MASSES Please note the April dates for Mass at Colby College

on Sundays at 4:30 in Lorimer Chapel: April 23, 30.

Rosary Campaign

April 16-April 22 Sr. Cecile and Doreen

April 23-April 29 Rebekah McLean

Joanne Vigue

April 30-May 6 Sr. M Stella C.S.J.

Keep in Your Prayers

Jami, Emily and Richie, Sierra, Sean

May God’s healing touch come down upon our brothers

and sisters in faith.

Parish Events

St. Francis Cemetery 78 Grove St., Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 872-2770 Fax: 872-2770

Email: stfrancem@myfairpoint.net

Website: www.portlanddiocese.org/stfranciscemetery

Parish Offertory

Liturgical Bits & Bytes

Due to an early Bulletin Deadline, offertory numbers were

not available. They will be printed in next week’s Bulletin.

The budget is based on a weekly average offertory of

$15,942.00 per week.

There will be a 2nd collection this weekend for the Clergy

Health and Pension Programs

Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

Saint of the Week

Saint Anselm

The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Anselm on April

21st, though it falls during the Octave of Easter this year, so

it is not celebrated. Anselm was born at Aosta in Piedmont

(northwest Italy) in 1033. He entered the Benedictine Order

at the Monastery of Bee in France. He quickly progressed in

the spiritual life and taught theology to his fellow students.

He went to England where he was appointed archbishop of

Canterbury. He fought vigorously for the freedom of the

Church, and for this he was twice exiled. He has achieved

fame for his writings, especially those on mystical theology.

He died April 21, 1109.

Sunday Readings & Reflections

Readings for Sunday, April 16, 2017 - Easter Sunday

Witness to Faith

Reading I Acts 10:34, 37-43 (Peter’s discourse)

Reading II Colossians 3:1-4 (mystical death and

resurrection)

Gospel John 20:1-9 (Peter and the disciple at the tomb)

Key Passage: Then the other disciple, who reached the

tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed. (John

20:8)

Adult: What is your experience of resurrection in your own

life or the life of your family?

Youth: Jesus is with us today. How can you see him in the

people around you in Church? Prayer of the Week Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia!

Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!

Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!

Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of priest then let us sing, Alleluia!

Unto Christ, our heav’nly King, Alleluia!

Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!

Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!

Praise him, all ye heav’nly host, Alleluia!

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Easter

It’s here! The great feast of Easter is upon us! Alleluia! Easter is, without a doubt, the biggest feast of the Church year. It’s

HUGE! We have taken six weeks of Lent to prepare. Now we will take eight weeks to celebrate the reality of Easter. The

church is filled with an atmosphere of joy. The new life of spring that comes from the earth is yet another sign of the Easter

mystery. Easter is a constant reminder that, like the flower that comes forth from the seed buried in the ground, our faith is a

promise of resurrection. The Easter season will continue until Pentecost Sunday, June 4.

Easter Alleluia

St. Augustine says: "We are Easter people; Alleluia is our song." Alleluia is one of those words that needs to be sung. We'll

sing it over and over again this Easter season. What exactly does it mean? Literally, the word is a short form for the

sentence: "God's people praise God!" But it's one of those words that defies translation, like "Hooray!" Even the instructions

in our liturgical books say that if the Alleluia cannot be sung, it should be omitted. So whether the liturgy is celebrated in a

cathedral or a catacomb, "Alleluia" is our song.

Easter Candle

During the Easter Season the Paschal Candle should be placed near the Ambo where the Word of God is proclaimed. It is lit

each time the people of God gather during the Easter Season. The Easter Candle has always had a connection with the Easter

Vigil. It is during the Vigil that the candle was solemnly lit from the Easter fire. In former times the Paschal Candle was

extinguished with great solemnity after the Gospel on the feast of Ascension Thursday. That ritual was a way of dramatizing

the fact that the lighted candle represented the presence of the Risen Lord now ascended to the Father. Today, there is no

such ceremony. In fact the Paschal Candle is used throughout the year. It has a special significance at Baptisms and Funerals

because the focus of both these events is on the new life that we share in the Risen Christ. The Paschal Candle should be

a reminder of the promise of Jesus: "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them." Copyright © 2009 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

In Our Parish

Sacramental Information ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION Classes are held at the Faith Formation Center attached to

St. John Catholic School, September-May.

Faith Formation

It’s never too late to join any of our programs. For more

information contact Elaine Gordon at 660-9027.

St. John School

Giant Indoor Lawn Sale

April 22 8:00AM to 1:00PM

St. John School Cafeteria

We are now accepting donations.

Items can be dropped off during school hours.

For more information please call Linda at 314-3991.

WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION

Thank you to the crew of volunteers who cleaned St. John

Church. Your hard work making our church shine is greatly

appreciated.

Elementary Faith Formation Calendar 2016-2017

Sundays Tuesdays Family Life

(8:30-9:45am) (3:15-4:30pm) Sundays 3-5pm)

Apr. 30

May 7 May 2 May 7

JR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sundays 6:00 - 8:00PM Faith Formation Center

Apr. 30

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday Evenings 6:00 - 8:00PM

Youth Ministry Room on the 2nd Floor at St. John School

(enter by the Grotto)

YOU Are Invited!!

Divine Mercy Sunday

Celebrations!

Masses: Sunday, April 23rd

Notre Dame: 9:00AM

St. John: 10:00AM

Chaplet of The Divine Mercy Notre Dame Church with Fr. Matt

2:00 - 2:40PM: Reconciliation

2:50 - 4:00PM: Exposition/Chaplet/

Benediction

Fellowship & Refreshments will be served in the Parish

Hall after the chaplet! Please bring a sweet for the table!

Receive Communion in Grace

Reconciliation 20 days before or after

BE Merciful to others

TRUST In Jesus!

Learn more about the Divine Mercy Message & Devotion at

EWTN.com/Devotionals/mercy/

Facebook: "The Divine Mercy - Central Maine"

For more info on our celebrations contact: Penny Harkins -

Penny@AquaCorals.com or 238-0076.

Upcoming High School Youth Ministry Sessions

April 16th - Easter - no session

April 23rd - Divine Mercy Sunday - Session TBA

April 30th - Parish Ministry with Father Dan.

Attention New Parishioners Welcome packets are available in the back of both of our

churches. Please pick one up or stop by the office to

introduce yourself and get one.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays, 3:00PM at St. John Church, Winslow and

Notre Dame Church, Waterville

Sacrament of Baptism Families who would like to have their child baptized need

to attend our Baptism Preparation Program. Classes are

offered on the last Tuesday of most months.

Registration is required, please call the parish office.

Sacrament of Marriage Couples should make arrangements by calling the parish

office at least 6 months prior to the wedding date and before

making reception plans.

Anointing of the Sick Anyone wishing to receive the Sacrament of the Sick is

asked to call the parish office. If you or a loved one are

admitted to MaineGeneral Medical Center please contact

the Hospital Chaplain’s Office. If you are at Inland

Hospital please call the parish office.

Eucharistic Adoration Fridays 7:00-7:45AM St. John Church

Welcome!

We are very happy to welcome the following as fully

initiated members of Corpus Christi Parish who received

the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy

Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Mass:

Joseph Boggs Donald Emery

Rebecca Maheu Christen Lybarger

David Doane

In Our Parish and Diocese Volunteer Opportunity D o wn l o a d O u r P a r i s h A p p !

Our Corpus Christi app is available to

download for iPhone and Android smart

phones. Stay connected with our parish

throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-

access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or

share messages. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features

like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence

your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more.

Help foster a stronger parish life at Corpus Christi and

better engage the New Evangelization.

MOUNT MERICI ACADEMY NEWS 873-3773 www.mountmerici.org

“Like” us on facebook @ www.facebook.com/mountmerici

Visit our parish website at:

www.corpuschristimaine.org Our easy to navigate website is your source for Mass times,

ministry schedules, Mass readings and daily prayers,

Catholic resources, videos and so much more.

Prayer Line We are initiating a new feature of our parish prayer ministry. In addition to the Rosary Campaign, the Vocations Chalice

Campaign, and myParish app, prayer requests may be submitted for listing in the Keep In Your Prayers column in our

weekly bulletin. A name may be submitted, either by oneself or a relative or friend (with permission), by calling the parish

office or filling in and placing the form below into the collection basket at Mass. The name will appear in the bulletin for

two weeks. All parishioners, especially those in their homes who are no longer able to come to Mass, as well as the many

who visit our website and myParish app will all be invited to pray for the gift of God’s blessing upon those requesting

special prayer.

PRAYER LINE REQUEST

Name of person making the request: ____________________________________________________________________

Please pray for: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Please place in the collection basket or contact the Parish Office at 872-2281. Thank you.

Adorers Needed

“Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will

give you rest.” Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 101 Silver

Street is open every day, all day. The Lord is waiting.

The Diocese of Portland and the Office of Lifelong

Formation is proud to present:

The Sixth Annual Woman’s Conference

Keynote speaker Leah Darrow, former professional model,

author and speaker. “Prodigal Daughter: How a Dad got

his Little Girl Back” and “Decent Exposure: Why Women

Must Reclaim Beauty”.

Saturday, April 29, 2017 8:30am to 4:30pm

Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland.

Conference opens with Mass.

Cost: $60 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Registration opens March 6th and closes April 20th.

More information at: http://portlanddiocese.org//

womensconference

Mount Merici Academy is now accepting registrations for

the 2017/2018 school year! We are a Nursery School

through Grade 8 Ursuline Catholic school and we welcome

all to enroll!

New this year - we are expanding our PreKindergarten (4

year old program) and we have exciting plans for our

Middle School that include STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, & Math) projects which will take our already

strong academic program to the next level! Our students

test on average 3-4 grade levels above their current grade!

Come see what Mount Merici is all about! Call the school

for a tour at 873-3773 or email Mrs. Duguay/Principal at

vduguay@mountmerici.org. Needs based Scholarships

available (over 30% of our students receive scholarships).

Vocations

“The Lord is risen, it is true!” Through our baptism He calls

us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who

herald the Good News as priests, brothers and sisters. If you

think God may be inviting you to such a vocation, call

Father Seamus Griesbach at (207) 773-6471 or write:

seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org.

Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen Help Needed

Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers to

cook and help. Please call the parish office at 872-2281, if

you would like to volunteer.