The Central Maine Catholic Community Of

St. Michael Parish United by Christ’s love,

Strengthened by Word and Sacraments,

Serves God’s people in a spirit of hope!

Parish Mission Statement

The Central Maine, “Capital Region” Catholic Community ● Est. 2007 February 15, 2015

Sacred Heart 12 Summer St.., Hallowell

St. Augustine 75 Northern Ave., Augusta

St. Denis

298 Grand Army Rd., Whitefield

St. Francis Xavier

130 Route 133, Winthrop

St. Joseph

110 School Street, Gardiner

St. Mary

41 Western Avenue, Augusta

St. Michael School 207-623-3491

www.smsmaine.org

Pastoral Center 24 Washington Street

Augusta, ME 04330

207-623-8823, Fax: 623-7574

St.Michael@portlanddiocese.org

www.stmichaelmaine.org HOURS:

Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm

Friday 8am-1pm

Pastoral Council meetings are held on

the 1st Monday of every other month

at 6:30 p.m. at the Pastoral Center

Diocese of Portland Website

www.portlanddiocese.net

www.catholicscomehome.org

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish,

you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand,

touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” - Mk 1:40-41

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Our Sacramental Information Sacrament of Baptism: Baptism is usually

celebrated at the last Mass on any weekend in

each of our Churches except during Lent. First

time parents must attend a pre-Baptism class

prior to the Baptism, Godparents should be

present if possible. Please call Gail Gould at the

Pastoral Center prior to the birth of your baby.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:00 -

3:30 at St. Joseph, St. Augustine and St. Francis

Xavier and at St. Denis on Sunday at 10:30 am.,

or by personal request.

Sacrament of Confirmation: If you are a Cath-

olic and have never celebrated Confirmation

and would like to call Sr. Carol Martin 623-

8823.

Sacrament of Marriage: Call the Pastoral Cen-

ter and make arrangements at least six months

in advance of your wedding date. Couples must

attend a preparation program prior to the

wedding.

Sacrament of the Sick: Please call the Pastoral

Center during the course of a loved one’s illness

so that the person may be given this healing

consolation. This Sacrament may also be ad-

ministered at Church before or after any Mass.

Eucharist to the Sick: We ask family or friends

to let us know when someone is in a nursing

home or home bound so the Eucharist may be

offered to them. Please call the Pastoral Center

at 623-8823 and we will make the arrangements

for a Eucharistic Minister to visit them.

Initiation Process: Are you interested in be-

coming a Catholic or do you know someone

who is? For more information contact Sr. Carol

Martin 623-8823.

Pastoral Center

623-8823

Rev. Francis P. Morin

Administrator

Fr. Paul Sullivan, S.J.

Parochial Vicar

Gail Gould

Pastoral Life Coordinator

Noreen Hare

Business Manager

Anthony Cipolle

Seminarian

Peggy Contreras

Administrative Assistant

David Desjardins

Property Manager

Joseph Kus

Sexton

Joan Callahan

Faith Formation

Anthony Dumont

Sexton

Marla Duperry

Music Ministry Coordinator

Lisa Frost

Bookkeeper

Angela Goulette

Middle and High School Youth

Ministry Coordinator

Sarah Handy

Faith Formation

Karen Jones

Faith Formation

Sr. Carol Martin

Faith Formation,

Initiation Coordinator

Doreen Mason

Bulletin Editor

Fr. William Modlin

Retired

Rev. Mr. Walter Foster

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Lewis

Deacon

Registering as a Parishioner: Please call 623-8823 or visit the Pastoral Cen-

ter at 24 Washington Street in Augusta to register as a member of our parish.

Pastor’s Corner: Dear Parishioners,

As we deal with other storms I want to express my appreciation and hopefully that

of all of you for the steady and challenging work that our parish property manage-

ment employees David Desjardins, Joe Kus and Tony Dumont have carried out in

dealing with all the snow storms we have been having. They are hard workers.

Thank you guys!

I hope all who were able to attend some or all of the sessions by Mr. Donald Smith

these past 6 weeks on Evangelization were able to gain a good picture of what this

focus is all about as to how we may better carry out our parish ministerial life. We

thank him for his generosity to our parish.

Please note the information in our bulletin this weekend as regards the Lenten in-

formation. There are meditation booklets etc for Lent available at the church entry-

ways. The "Light Is On For You" Lenten opportunity for the celebration of Recon-

ciliation will be held on March 23-25. We will publish the schedule soon.

Please consider participating in our St. Michael School annual Auction and Dinner

on Saturday, March 7th. Call the school for info and tickets at 623-3491. I am

grateful to our school principal, Mr. Kevin Cullen, for his willingness to attend all

of our parish weekend masses over the last several weekends to introduce himself

to all of you our parishioners and to share his hopes and dreams for our school.

That includes the great efforts that are now beginning for the second year in a row

by the EXCEL team of school parents and other community members to augment

the tuition assistance we are able to extend to help as many families as possible

provide their children a great Catholic school education and thus keep up an over

100 year tradition in our capital area.

Try to cope through all these snowstorms, remember how beautiful summer will be

when it is here!!!

Peace,

Fr. Frank

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The Sanctuary Candle burns this week at:

St Augustine for Lillian M. Martin

at the request of her Family

Thursday, February 19 7:30 am St. Augustine–Pauline Morin requested by

Emile & Gisele Morin

Friday, February 20 7:30 am St. Augustine–Rose Eva Gilbert requested by

Vicky Poulin & Family 8:30 am St. Joseph–Charles Flynn requested by

Mert & Julie Hickey

1st Sunday in Lent Saturday, February 21

4:00 pm St. Augustine–Germaine Cook requested by sister Lorraine Noel

4:00 pm St. Francis–Russell Cotnoir Sr. requested by wife Sylvia

4:00 pm St. Joseph–Raymond Faltyn requested by Catherine Pazdziorko & Family

Sunday, February 22

7:00 am St. Mary–Adam Loiko requested by Martha Wagner

9:00 am St. Francis–Nathaniel Crosby requested by Liz & Gary King

9:00 am St. Joseph–Parishioners of St. Michael 9:30 am St. Mary–Ida Bouchard requested by

her son Richard Parent 11:00 am St. Augustine–Valmond & Julienne Rodrigue

requested by Connie Pomerleau 11:00 am St. Denis–Ralph & Helen Caswell requested by

Mary Caswell 11:00 am Sacred Heart–Matthew Triggiani requested by

friends Theresa, Becky & Patrick

PLEASE NOTE: If St. Michael School is cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather, morning Mass at all

worship sites of St. Michael Parish will be canceled. The Pastoral Center will also follow the same cancellations

and delays as St. Michael School. Please watch WCSH6 for these announcements. Thank you.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, February 14

4:00 pm St. Augustine–Jim Veilleux requested by Grace Julien & Family

4:00 pm St. Francis–Robert Larsen requested by his wife Donna

4:00 pm St. Joseph–Emil Pazdziorko requested by his wife Catherine & Family

Sunday, February 15

7:00 am St. Mary–Nancy Breton requested by her hus-band Norman Breton

9:00 am St. Francis–Nathaniel Crosby requested by Ralph & Dorothy Cornette

9:00 am St. Joseph–Dorothy McKenna requested by James & Christine Thornton

9:30 am St. Mary–Evelyn Kirschner requested by husband Vincent Kirschner

11:00 am St. Augustine–Joseph A. Soucy requested by Bill & Gloria Fleming

11:00 am St. Denis–Dominican Friar John Flannery requested by Diane Steward

11:00 am Sacred Heart–Parishioners of St. Michael

WEEKDAY President’s Day—Monday, February 16

9:00 am St. Augustine–Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Fortin requested by son Leo

Tuesday, February 17

7:30 am St. Augustine–Rose M. Rodrigue requested by the Family

Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 18

7:30 am St. Augustine–Roger Arbour requested by Lorraine Dufour

8:00 am St. Francis–Nathaniel Crosby requested by Wally & Kathy Dunn

12:00 noon Sacred Heart–Communion Service 12:15 pm St. Mary–Ronald Ouellette requested by

Pat & Lynda 6:00 pm St. Denis–Sr. Margaret Mary Cuddeback

S.D.M. requested by Diane Steward

6:00 pm St. Francis–Robert Letourneau requested by Wally & Kathy Dunn

6:00 pm St. Joseph–Louis & Rita Gregoire requested by their son Gerard Gregoire

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER NEEDED—We are in

need of a sign language interpreter who would be willing to be at one

of the Masses each weekend of our parish to provide sign language. If

you can do this for us, please call Gail at the Pastoral Center 623-8823

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OUR PRAYER LIST Julie & Abigayle, Lizzy Abney, Ray Albert, Victoria Armengol, Priscilla Arse-nault, Richard Bartlett, Sara Bear, Nicole Beaudoin, Raymond Beaulieu, Jean Bechard, Kenneth Bechard, Pauline Bechard, Phil Begin, Tyler Berry, John Bobrowiecki III, Eleanor Boettger, Insuk Bolduc, Leroy Bosworth, Wyatt Boynton, Shirley Brodeur, Arthur Bubier, Julie Bubier, Mary Burns, Tim Burns, Marie Castonguay, Liane Chapman, Katie Chavie, Tom Child, Joseph Clavet, Michael Cody, Elma Courtenay, Rose Couture, Angela Crocker, Albert Cush-ing, Cambry Cutter, Earl Daniels, Gary Davala, Frank and Louise DeAlba, Sera Delgado, Marie Dostie, Armand J Douin, Paula Douin, Elizabeth Du-moulin, Fernand Dumoulin, Jacho Dumoulin, Bill Dunn, Michele Dunn, Bob Dunn, Larry Eaton, Steve Eiselstein, Ralph Elwell, Peter Evans, Collette Far-rell, Zac Fenwick, Bill Fleming, Kaylee Fortier, Paula Fortin, Todd Fowler, Avery Garrison, Germaine M Gilbert, Norman E Gilbert, Si Gilbert, Linda Giles, Viola Gimount, David Giroux, Raymond Gosselin, Shawn Gosselin, Ray Gotreau, Katherine Gray, Tim Greenleaf, Carmelle Gregoire, Paul Guimond, Mary Harrington, Jason Harris, Luke Hussey Amber Irish, Abby Isakson, Connie Jacques, Helen Jenner, David Johnson, Nancy Grover Jordan, Denise Ketchen, Barbara Kimball, Gail King Jr, Kathy Kluzak, Cindy Knight, Cecile Lachance, Leo LaChance, Brian Lajoie, Mary Lambert, Bernice LaMontagne, Maxine Lamontange, Lauretta, Jamie Levesque, Samantha Lewis, the Lewis Family, Kelli Loos, Mike Luce, David Macissac, Helena Martin, Gloria McGuire, Timothy McGuire, Judith McKay, Stephanie Merenda, Crystal Mer-rill, Dylan Messer, Alberta Messier, Dorothy Michaud, Linda Mills, Peter Mon-iz, Ronald Moody, Walter Moody, Jason Morin, Anissa Mort, Maxine Morton, Matthew Neuhaus, Diane Paine, Walter Panek Jr, Donald Pare, Jeannie Pare, Joan Peterson, Korey Pierce, Elaine Pooler, Gilbert R Poulin, Madeleine Poulin, Monica Poulin, Roland & Fanny Poulin, Sue Quirion, Sara Gomez Ramirez, Martha Rancourt, Kathy Record, Billie-Joe Reed, Lynn Richmond, Kevin Robinson,Ann Roes, Angela Rollins, Lucille Rousseau, Rorie Jean Roy, Dr Henry Ryan, Kathy Santerre, Audrey Schmidt, Lila Sciuk, Amanda Scott, Jill Scott, Rudy Scott, Alison Sequin, Michelle Shaw, Mary Sheehan, Jean Sinclair, Joyce Sisto, Susan Slavet, Pete St Amand, Scott Stanchfield, Ginny Stark, Elizabeth Sullivan, Anne Marie Thomas, Katherine Thomas, Stacey Thorndike, Sharon Thorso, John Vansummern, Gloria Vellieux, Steve Veilleux, Rita Violette, Florence Vogt, Eleanor “Ellie” Walker, Sherri Watson, Mason Dupius Wild, Emma Grace Willis, Shelia White, the Whitman Family, Lisa Whitmore, PLEASE CALL THE PASTORAL CENTER at 623-8823 TO LET US KNOW WHEN TO REMOVE A NAME FROM THE LIST

OUR DEVOTIONS Eucharistic Adoration: Temporary change of time—January 11-February 15 Sundays 4:15 pm-5:15 pm St. Monica Chapel Wednesdays 8:30 am-9:30 am St. Francis Fridays 12:00 pm-1:00 pm St. Monica Chapel First Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm St. Monica Chapel 7:00 pm-8:00 pm St. Denis

Communion Services Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. St. Joseph

Rosary Mon & Wed 7:30 a.m. St. Francis Mondays 6:00 p.m. St. Monica Chapel Mondays 6:30 p.m. St. Francis

IS THERE TRUTH IN OTHER RELIGIONS?

A BREAKTHROUGH document from Vatican II, Nostra

Aetate (Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-

Christian Religions), released a theological revolution in

1965. Catholicism went on record calling the human family

one community sharing a common destiny in God.

All religions seek answers to the great human questions about

life, meaning, happiness, death, and mystery. A Vatican II

document noted that other religions of the world present a

“program of life” inclusive of doctrines, moral precepts, and

sacred rites. All of these assist human beings in the quest for

God and truth and are therefore honorable.

Vatican II taught that the Catholic Church rejects nothing of

what is true and holy in these religions. This is a strong proc-

lamation that deserves to be more widely known.

New global realities make dialogue and understanding be-

tween all who seek God a mandate for the future. At the same

time, the church continues in its obligation to proclaim the

gospel of Jesus Christ, which it regards as the fullness of

truth.

—Alice L. Camille

PrepareTheWord.com

Questions Catholics ask

The Diocese of Portland is offering a pilgrimage to

the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on

September 22-27. The group will depart from Port-

land and travel by deluxe motor coach to Philadel-phia on Tuesday, September 22. The pilgrimage is

being organized by Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours,

Inc., and will be hosted by Bishop Robert P. Deeley.

Visit www.portlanddiocese.org/world-meeting-

families for more information and a pilgrimage flyer.

Slots are expected to fill by Easter, so we encourage you to contact Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours as

soon as possible at 1-800-653-0017. To register

online, visit www.groupminder.com/internet/

resEvt.cfm?cstId=101.

St. Francis Servers—there is a sign up sheet in

the Sacristy for Ash Wednesday. We need Lectors, Al-

tar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Distribution of

Ashes.

Lord of the Rings Ice Fishing Weekend A recreational weekend for high school-aged young men who are

discerning. We will be watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

and doing some ice fishing on Lower Narrows Pond. Open to all

high school aged young men from around the state.

When: Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22

Where: Camp Mechuwana, Winthrop, ME. For directions and

camp information: http://www.mechuwana.org/

Who: For Catholic high school-aged young men who are trying to

live their faith and are open to the priesthood.

Deacon Jeff and Fr. Seamus will supply the ice fishing gear

For more information please contact Fr. Seamus, Director of Vo-

cations, Email: seamus.griesbach@portlanddiocese.org or

207.773.6471

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Nothing produces a healthy and holy family with more ease than giving God a place in your family life. Sunday Mass

is a gift you give your children and a pattern that is imprinted on their hearts. American Catholic/Faith Formation Update

Looking for more prayer in your life?

CARMELITES ARE PRAYers Join the Lay Carmelite Community at St. Mon-ica the second Thursday of every month from 6-8 pm and we will give you the tools to lead a contemplative life. For more info call Win-throp, HELEN 377-2732; Augusta, RACHEL 621-1791; Gardiner, GERALDINE 582-6618.

You Can Understand the Bible! If you want a better understanding of our faith, and a deeper rela-

tionship with God, then you should join us for A Quick Journey

Through the Bible, beginning the week of February 22, 2015.

By being a part of this study, you will not only benefit personal,

but you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our

parish as we all grow closer to Christ.

The study will include a series of eight, half-hour videos, pre-

sented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be followed by a lively

group discussion. Everyone who participates will receive a color-

coded Bible Timeline Chart, as well as a Bible study workbook.

There is a $10.00 fee for materials. For more information, call

Gail at the Pastoral Center 623-8823

Sundays – 9:00-10:30a.m. at St. Denis Church Hall

Sundays – 10:30-12:00noon at St. Francis Church Hall

Sundays – 3:00-4:30p.m. at St. Monica Hall

Mondays – 6:30-8:00p.m. . at Sacred Heart Church Hall

Tuesdays – 3:00-4:30p.m. at St. Joseph Church

Wednesdays – 3:00-4:30p.m. at St. Monica Hall

Thursdays – 6:30-8:00p.m. at St. Mary

LENT 2015 The Lenten spirit of prayer, fasting, and alms-

giving during the weeks of Lent bring us face

to face with our temptations, some glimpses of

God, our failings, the choices we face, personal

sacrifices, and the sacrifice of Jesus himself for

our salvation.

Let us spend this Lent welcoming Jesus into our lives, grow-

ing in our faith, and experiencing God’s love more fully.

“Jesus came not just to forgive our sins; he came to give us

new life.”

The following event is available to all parishioners this Lent:

The following resources are available at all our churches:

The Word Among Us

This publication is a great way to grow closer to the Lord and

to prepare for Holy Week and Easter. They have the daily/

weekend readings to read and reflect on.

Our Sacred Journey by Gwen Costello

This book includes daily Lenten reflections, practices, and

prayers.

The Little Black Book

Six-minute meditations on the Passion according to Luke.

Operation Rice Bowl

One of our traditional practices during the Lenten Season is

almsgiving. This year, once again, we would encourage you

to participate in the Operation Rice Bowl project. This is

sponsored by Catholic Relief Services. Please be sure to take

home a Rice Bowl packet and follow this simple yet powerful

Lenten practice. Visit orb.crs.org for additional resources to

use at home.

Readings for the Week of February 15, 2015

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45

Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday: Ash Wednesday—Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: St. Peter Damian—Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

Parish Lenten Retreat with Fr. Andy O’Reilly will take place March 9, 10, 11. The theme is “The Compas-

sionate Life.” As we prepare to renew the new life of the

Risen Lord at Easter, we will discover again how our faith

enables us to face the issues of everyday life with hope and

courage. Evening sessions will be at 6:30p.m.—7:30.m.

Gospel Faith Sharing Come join us for Faith Sharing as we discuss and share

the Word of God for the following weekend. How is

this Word of God helping me to live a better Christian

life? We meet at 3 PM Wednesdays at the Pastoral

Center. For more information contact Sr. Carol- 623-

8823 or carol.martin@portlanddiocese.org

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Evangelization Corner

The Evangelization Team is leading a Novena for Evan-gelization on Mondays to ask for the support of the Holy Spirit in developing a spirit of evangelization in St. Michael parish. Join us each week to pray in unity for the evangelizing spirit to descend upon our Parish. Come to as many as you are able. Each week we will focus on a different Saint or path to Evangelization. All sessions are at 6:30 PM Monday 2/9 @ St. Augustine; Monday 2/16 @ St. Francis; Monday 2/23 @ Sacred Heart; Monday 3/2 @ St. Joseph; Sunday 3/8 @ St. Mary; Monday 3/16 @ St. Dennis; Monday 3/23 @ St. Augustine. Bring a rosary.

Don Smith’s lectures on Evangelization continue: February 15, 2:00 pm What does an evangelizing parish look like? The process of transforming a par-ish from a maintenance perspective to an evangelizing perspective is slow and challenging. It is important to have a unified vision of what an evangelizing parish looks like. St. Michael School Gymnasium, 56 Sewall St., Augusta

St. Michael Men’s Club at Augusta The St. Michael Men’s Club at Augusta meets on

the third Thursday of the month (February 19) at

5:30 p.m. in St. Monica Hall. Mass Times

7:30 AM St. Augustine

8:00 AM St. Francis

12:00 PM Sacred Heart

12:15 PM St. Mary

6:00 PM St. Denis

6:00 PM St. Francis

6:00 PM St. Joseph

Ladies of St. Anne Whist Party Sunday afternoon February 22 St. Augustine Hall Doors open at 12:30 The $25 door prize donated by Clarence Roy, Jr. in memory of Clarence & Cecile Roy Whist Party of January 25th Congratulations to Ted Clark this month's winner of the $25 door prize donated by a generous parishioner who wishes to remain anonymous.

Rosary Makers of Mary Immaculate The regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February

17th at 7 p.m. in St. Monica Hall. For more information

call Roger Jean at 623-8500. A sincere thank you for

your support of this ministry.

AUGUSTA ULTREYA Our next Ultreya meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb-ruary 24th at St. Monica Hall at 7 p.m. We wel-come all of our Cursillistas and guests. Please join us for warm and spiritual fellowship. Refreshments will be served.

The St. Michael's Men prayer group will meet on Sunday Feb-

ruary 15 (3-5 PM) at St. Joseph Church. We did not meet dur-

ing the Christmas season, and last month opted to encourage

everyone to attend the Evangelization session scheduled. We'll

resume our gatherings this month with some reflections on the

Prayer of St. Francis and on the season of Lent which begins

February 18. All men of the parish are most welcome to at-

tend. Following a time of prayer and quiet reflection in the

church we gather for coffee, light refreshment and conversa-

tion in the hall.

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Each church has a lost and found box. If you have lost some-

thing or find a lost item at church please ask the Sacristan

where the box is.

Sunday, February 15 8 a.m. St. Francis Church Hall

to benefit Nelson and Sherry Lavigne who lost their home and all their furnishings in a fire a few days before Christ-mas. Many of you know Nelson who is very helpful at his job at the Winthrop Transfer Station. Breakfast is $15 for families or $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. If you have any questions or you would like to make a do-nation please call Liz King 377-8874 or Joe Cook 446-7433. God Bless.

Army Lt. Col. Heidi Baird, MT1/SS Jason Bergeron, Ens. Joshua

Bergeron, Lt. Col Richard Bickel, MD, Helena Blake, Lt. John

Bobrowiecki III, Daniel Bolin, Army Specialist Wade Breton, Lt.

Dave Bundy, SSgt. Derrick Crosby, Lt. Adam d-Ambra, PFC

Colby Dufresne, WO2 Joe Emery, Nick Emery WO1, Staff Sgt.

Eric Hachey, Master Sargent Stephen Hanley, Brett Hornecker,

PFC James Hubert, Lt. Rachel Hudson, Army Spc. Nicholas

Lachapelle, Michael Layne, Army EOD, Sgt. Daniel Mowatt,

George O'Keefe, Jr., Gregory Perkins, Lt. Col. Richard R. Rou-

leau, Lt. Col. Robert Rouleau, Pvt. 2nd Class Joshua Roy, Lt.

Morgan Spiliotis, PFC Walter Sims, Sgt. Kevin Townley, Sgt.

Scott Turgeon, Army Specialist Brandon Vashon, Lance Corp.

Daniel Welch, USMC, Capt. Andrew Zikowitz

Hands for Humanity

Bean

Supper

February 21st

after 4 p.m. Mass

St. Augustine Hall

Donations Accepted

Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage

Benefit Dinner

St. Denis KofC Council #1423 will be holding their Famous Irish Holiday Dinner

On Saturday March 21st

Serving beginning at 5 pm At the St. Denis Hall

Menu – Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Vegetables, Cole Slaw, Biscuits, Plus Drinks

and Deserts

Good Will Donations Only Proceeds to Benefit Local Charities

Contact: Peter Taylor 542-0820

“The Saints vs. The Law”“The Saints vs. The Law” Basketball Challenge to Benefit Basketball Challenge to Benefit

Augusta Police Chief Augusta Police Chief –– Robert GregoireRobert Gregoire

When: Friday, February 27th, 6pm to 8pm

Where: Cony High School

Who: St. Michael School Teachers/ Alumni/

Friends vs. Local Law Enforcement

Professionals

Fee: $5 each / $20 per family of four and greater

St. Michael School is preparing for our second annual

basketball challenge. St. Michael School wants to thank

our area law enforcement officers and especially our

Augusta Police Chief, Robert Gregoire by donating all

funds raised this year to Chief Gregoire for his contin-

ued recovery, and service and protection of St. Michael

School Students and all students in our Augusta com-

munity. Join us for a fun, exciting and great opportuni-

ty to say thank you to Chief Gregoire and to all law

enforcement officers.

ST. MICHAEL PARISH

DISMAS PRISON MINISTRY

February 22nd—Mary Bourque, Paul Doyon, Marc Nadeau For more information contact Frank Ober 549-5103.

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ST. MICHAEL WEEKLY OFFERING

Thank you for your generosity!

Week of February 1 2014 2015

Total Offertory $19,555 $22,087

Fuel Collection $6,196 $4,512.54

CHIP $272.01 $350.00

Bread of Life Fuel Fund $2,961.92 $2,081.27

St. Michael Fuel $2,961.92 $2,081.27

At St. Denis the collection will go to the Community Housing Improvement Project Inc. (CHIP) Program as in years past. At all the other Parish Masses this 2nd collection will be divided between St. Michael Parish for its fuel needs and the Bread of Life Ministries fuel assistance effort that it works on with the Sal-vation Army. Thank you for your generosity.

Week of February 8 2014 2015

Total Offertory $19,673 $16,191

Second Collection

There is no second collection this weekend.

From February 18 through March 29, you’re invited to join

other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer

and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to

stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public

right-of-way outside Family Planning Association in Au-

gusta, and also to help spread the word about this important

community outreach. If you’d like more information – and

especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact:

Judy Icenogle 207-872-6558 or ricejuice@gwi.net (www.40daysforlife.com/augusta-maine).

A Heartfelt Thanks to all those who purchased Catholic

Relief Services Fair Trade chocolates and coffee last week-

end. You have helped native producers from around the globe

in their quest for a decent life for their families.

LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN?

Adopt a senior! Families can enrich their lives by investing a few hours

a week to an isolated senior through a friendly visit, a ride

to the grocery store, or a phone call. If you are interested in

becoming a volunteer or FMI please contact the SEARCH

program- Lynn Kidd (207)530-0137/lkidd@ccmaine.org.

Please Join Us!

Respect Life Day at the Capitol February 26, 9 AM—1 PM

Capitol Building in Augusta (Hall of Flags)

Please be aware this is not a rally, march, or protest. It is an

informational, educational venue for legislators, staff, and

those visiting the Capitol on that day. It’s also a wonderful

opportunity to meet with pro-life leaders from across Maine

and learn first-hand what is new and exciting in the respect

life movement. Families, singles, students, and seniors are

welcome to join us, along with respect life organization from

across Maine including The Knights of Columbus, the Pres-

ence Radio Network, Pregnancy Support Centers, the Diocese

of Portland Project Rachel, Beacon Hospice, and others. This

is also a wonderful opportunity to meet your local Maine leg-

islators while at the Capitol. MI, contact Teresa McCann-

Tumidajski at Maine Right to Life: 782-0101 or e-mail Tere-

sa@MaineRightToLife.com.

The Kennebec

Valley Organization

invites you to the

9th Annual

Convention St. Monica Hall, Kendall St., Augusta;

March 1st 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Review what we have accomplished this year and plan for tomorrow

See Fr. Frank for more info

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St. Michael School Scholarships Supporting the school in memory of someone who was dedicated to the mission of Catholic Schools is a meaningful

way to keep their memory alive while contributing to the

education of a child.

The St. Michael School Annual Fund allows us to

strengthen our existing programs, fund future initiatives,

and provide scholarships for families in need.

______ Yes, I want to support the

St. Michael School Annual Fund

The Chrisanne Burns Scholarship Fund was established

in 1993 and has benefited many students. St. Michael

School is grateful to the Burns family for making these

funds available to aid with tuition for families in need.

_______ Yes, I want to support the

Chrisanne Burns Scholarship Fund.

A check for $_________________________ is enclosed.

___ In Honor of _________________________

___ In Memory of _______________________

___ This is an anonymous donation.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City: ________________________________________

State: _______________________ Zip: ____________

Email: ______________________________________

I am an Alumni of:

St. Augustine School St. Mary School

Class of _________

Please make checks payable to: St. Michael School.

56 Sewall Street

Augusta, ME 04330

A Gift to the Annual Fund was received

In Memory of Charles Bellegard

Please remember that gifts to St. Michael School are tax-deductible as allowable by law.

In the Spirit of the Catholic tradition, united by Christ’s love, St. Michael School’s mission

is to educate, nourish, develop and inspire the body, mind and spirit of its students and staff.

We have established a St. Michael School Endowment Fund

through the Catholic Foundation of Maine. For information on

how to support this Fund, please call Elizabeth Badger at the

Bishop’s office in Portland at (207) 773-6471.

New Student Open House St. Michael School will be hosting the Annual Open House for New Students on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. This is an opportunity for new families to meet teachers and staff, tour the campus and ask questions. Personal tours to prospective families will be provided by staff and student ambassadors. For more information about the New Student Open House, please call the school office at 623-3491.

6th Annual

Dinner & Auction “Diamonds & Denim” The Dinner & Auction will take place Saturday, March 7, 2015 starting at 4:30 pm in the school gymnasium. The Liberal Cup of Hallowell will cater the evening’s meal. Tickets are $20 per person or $130 for a table of 8. Come enjoy a fun-filled adult evening with family and friends. With over 100 auction items to bid on, there is something for everyone. Take a chance at the main raffle for a 55” ultra high definition smart TV stereo system and the ever popular “Heads or Tails” game. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the school office at 623-3491.

Junior High Spelling Bee SMS students in grades 5 through 8

participated in our school spelling bee.

Congratulations to our 1st place winner, 7th grader Andrew Dionne, and 2nd

place runner up, 5th grader Casey Mills. Andrew compet-ed in the Kennebec County Spelling Bee on February 4th

and came in fourth place. Congratulations! Great job

Casey and Andrew!