IHM

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

Auburn, Maine

Fr. Robert D. Lariviere, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Denis Mailhot, Deacon

Sr. Elizabeth Platt, C.O.C.

Pastoral Associate

Sacred Heart Church 8 Sacred Heart Place

Corner of Minot & Western Avenue

St. Philip Church 2365 Turner Road

IHM Parish Office 24 Sacred Heart Place

(207)782-8096 Office Hours: Mon—Thu 8:30 to 4:30 (Closed Friday)

Ihmadmin@portlanddiocese.org

www.ihm-auburn.org

www.facebook.com/IHMAuburn

“A Family

Growing

in Faith.”

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

SATURDAY-4:00 PM

Sacred Heart

SUNDAY-7:30 AM

Sacred Heart

SUNDAY-9:15 AM

St. Philip

SUNDAY-11:00 AM

Sacred Heart

CONFESSION

SATURDAY

3:00 PM-3:30 PM

Sacred Heart

HOLY DAY MASSES

7:00 AM

Sacred Heart

12:00 noon

Sacred Heart

6:00 PM

St. Philip

WEEKDAY MASSES

7:45 AM

Sacred Heart

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Family Faith Formation

A home-based, family-orientated, way of living and learning our Faith! Founded on the principle that children learn the faith best when they learn it from their parents, Family Faith Formation trains, supports and encourages parents to teach their children by supplying a complete, easy-to-use curriculum and monthly training sessions. New families please call 782-8096 X 1202 to register.

May Sessions Mary: God’s Masterpiece

Sunday May 6th, 10:30, St. Philip Tuesday May 8th, 6:00, St. Philip

Family Faith Formation Year End BBQ

May 5th at 11:30 at St Philip All FFF families are invited!

Men's Bible Study!

All men are welcome to attend! Next meeting, May 5th

at 7:00 am at St. Philip Church

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, is seeking an organist/music director. Candidate should be proficient in organ, piano, and conducting. Must be able to work well with peo-ple, be able to direct an SATB choir, work with cantors and other musicians. Instruments include newly-refurbished Casavant pipe organ, electronic Allen organ and a Roland digital piano. A degree in music is preferred. Must have a good understanding of Catholic liturgy and of the authorita-tive liturgical documents of the Church (or willingness to learn.) Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Half-time position plus benefits. Salary commensurate with ed-ucation and experience. Visit IHM-AUBURN.ORG for more information. Resumes may be sent to: Search Committee, 24 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, ME 04210 or email:

ihmauburn.search@gmail.com

Director of Music and Liturgy

Pipe Organ Update

The pipe organ project has received broad and generous support. So far, the parish has received 95% of the monies needed to cover the cost of this last phase of the project! This will involve the actual re-furbishing and installation of the Casavant Opus 2277 pipe organ. Work on the organ has already begun. David Wallace and Co., LLC , of Gorham, is the primary contractor. He has sub-contracted some of the work to the Faucher Organ Company, Inc. in Biddeford. Both of these companies are well-respected in the work of pipe organ building and repair. For those who are interested, please go to the parish website where we have included a link to the Faucher Organ website where you will see photos of some of the work they have been doing on this project.

Everyday Stewardship

When I was a teenager, I had an experience that truly changed my life and helped me to give Jesus all of myself. I had been baptized Catholic and always had faith, but it took a specific event to really shake me out of the comfort of my life and set me on a path devoted to God. I didn't get knocked off a horse or find an open tomb, but for me it was powerful enough to make a huge impact. Testimonies of how people came to live as intentional disciples have great power. Often the stories do not include singular events or people; instead they speak of a gradual unfolding of faith. It is often the culmination of several events and the work of more than one person that brings a person to the point of real decision. Living as good stewards, we can help move people forward in their journey with God. Giving of ourselves freely can move human hearts like few other forces. God working through us can bring others to see that simply saying that Jesus is the Savior of the world does not mean we live our lives differently. It takes more thought and reflection on our part to move past words to intentional acts with intentional results. I don't know if all those involved in that event when I was a teenager knew what an effect their good stewardship would have on me, but I am so thankful they provided a way for God to touch me. I have spent my entire life trying to pay them back by allowing God to touch others through me. Just what person might God touch through you today? --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

5th Sunday of Easter, April 29, 2018

April 22 $ 7,689 (basket)

385 (online)

STEWARDSHIP OFFERING Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

The Presence Radio Network

Week of Sunday, April 29, 2018

SAVE THE DATE

May 20th, 3pm – 5pm

Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Fr. Francis Hoffman, aka, Fr. Rocky,

Executive Director of Relevant Radio

will be visiting with us in May. We will be gathering the

Presence Radio family on May 20th, from 3pm – 5pm,

at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information. Let’s welcome Fr. Rocky with open arms and hearts as he

visits with us May 20th.

We hope to see you all there!! RSVP at info@presenceradio.org

The Presence Radio is your listener-supported Catholic radio.

106.7 FM in Greater Portland, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7 FM Mid-Coast, 89.5 FM Augusta, 97.5 Fort Kent,

1390AM Northern Maine, 105.7 FM in Springvale & Sanford

Listen online www.thepresenceradio.org, Download the free Presence Radio smartphone app or dial 605-475-8037 and

listen on your cell phone or T-Mobile users dial 360-398-4479

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal will be THIS weekend. This appeal strengthens the Church at home. Please be as generous as you can.

Magnificat Ministry Catholic Women’s Prayer Breakfast in Portland, May 19, 2018

All Catholic women as well as women who have lost touch with the Church are invited to gather for an inspiring celebration of faith and community in Portland on Saturday, May 19, at the Magnificat Ministry Catholic Women’s Prayer Breakfast. The event will be held at the Fireside Inn & Suites, located on 81 Riverside Street, from 9 a.m. to noon. The keynote speaker will be respected author and EWTN host Susan Conroy, a native of South Portland who developed a friendship with Mother Teresa that lasted for years. The theme of her presentation will center on Our Blessed Mother Mary and why she is the perfect role model for women on earth as she continues to instruct from Heaven. Magnificat is an international ministry for Catholic women with over 90 chapters worldwide. It aims to help Catholic women become more committed to Jesus by fostering a desire to grow in holiness. Tickets for the breakfast are $22 per person. For reservations, call (207) 838-8309 or email magnificatscarborough@gmail.com. No tickets will be sold at the door; this event sold out in 2017. For more information about the breakfast or the Scarborough chapter of Magnificat that is hosting the event, visit: www.magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/chapter-webpages/scarborough-me.

Catholic Maine’s Women Conference May 5, 2018,

at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This year's keynote speaker is Sister Miriam James Heidland, a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, who has trav-eled throughout the world inviting others to deepen their relationship with God. Once a successful college athlete attracted to a par-tying lifestyle, Sister Miriam James says she wasn't truly happy until she found God. She shared her story in the 2014 book, Loved as I Am, An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus.

For more information and to register call 207-321-7898 or visit:

http://www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/womensconference

When the interior of Sacred Heart Church was painted a couple of years ago, the workers noticed and reported that there were serious problems with the 80-year-old stained-glass windows. The three large windows in the rear of the church and the round window over the doors of the main entrance are “sagging and bulging.” (When standing in the center aisle, it is easy to see there is a roughly 3-inch gap between the top of the windows and the frame.) Worried about the danger of losing these beautiful windows, the members of the Finance Council urged that repairs on these windows begin as soon as possible. The Finance Council also wanted to be certain that the windows be removed for repair before the pipe organ is installed in that area to avoid any possibility of damage to the organ. A reputable stained-glass company (recommended by the Diocese) will be removing these windows in the very near future.

Ashley O’Brien, Business Manager

MAY 3, 2018

PARISH FACILITIES CALENDAR

Saturday, April 28 Maine Family Group Pot Luck Supper, 5:30 pm, St. Philip Sunday, April 29 Coffee & Donuts following 9:15 am Mass, St. Philip Town Hall Meeting, 10:15 am, St. Philip Monday, April 30 New Auburn Seniors, Sacred Heart Tuesday, May 1 Quilting/Sewing Group, 9:00 am, St. Philip Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart

Wednesday, May 2 SPRED Session, 6:00 pm, Sacred Heart Thursday, May 3 Nar-Anon meeting, 6:00 pm, St. Philip Friday, May 4 Saturday, May 5 Hathaway Fam. Grp, May Baskets, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, St. Philip Sunday, May 6 Crepe Breakfast, 8:00 am, Coffee & Donuts following 9:15 am Mass, St. Philip

Feeding the Poor & Hungry Easter-He has Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Jesus reminds us “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you wel-comed me…” In keeping with the spirit of service and charity in our parish, donations of non-perishable food and specific household items are requested as many parish families continue to struggle with food insecurity. A listing of specific food and household items to help poor families and children is available in all our church entrances. Donations also support the St. Mary’s Food Pantry which provides emergency food assistance to over 1,000 people per week in the

community. FMI, contact - Deacon Denis

520Dear Friends in Christ,

As a reminder, all diocese, parish and school employees are required to remain current on reading and answering assigned Virtus bulletins as well as completing the recertification when received.

If you are behind on bulletins, please make an effort to be caught-up by May 14, 2018; www.virtus.org

Let me know if any questions.

Donat Nobis Pacem,

Deacon Denis Mailhot, MPS Parish Safe Environment Coordinator

Crepe Breakfast Sunday, May 6 from 8:00 -10:30

Sacred Heart Church Hall

Breakfast menu Includes: Bacon, Sausage,

coffee, tea, and orange juice. Adults $6, Children 6-12 $3, 5 years and under are free.

Proceeds to benefit the Sr. Liz Platt Pipe Organ Fund.

Readings for the Week of April 29, 2018

Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/ 1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 [1ab]/ Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 [cf. 12]/Jn 14:27-31a St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16 [cf. 17b]/ Mt 13:54-58 Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [cf. 1]/ Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 [10a]/ Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

Saturday 4/28 4:00 pm Sacred Heart Joanne Woodward by Rita & Leo Vincent Sunday 4/29 7:30 am Sacred Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am St. Philip Bertrand Raymond by Noelle Mercier 11:00 am Sacred Heart Roger Renaud by Tim & Cindy Martin Monday 4/30 7:45 am Sacred Heart Richard Maciani by Helen McKinley Tuesday 5/1 7:45 am Sacred Heart Maria Bang by Tam Ha Family Wednesday 5/2 7:45 am Sacred Heart Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Bilodeau by Mike & Pat Bilodeau Thursday 5/3 7:45 am Sacred Heart Antonio & Hilda Tanguay by Family Friday 5/4 7:45 am Sacred Heart Geraldine Bergeron by Her Children Saturday 5/6 4:00 pm Sacred Heart John Donovan by Norm & Mary Jane Guerette Sunday 5/7 7:30 am Sacred Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:15 am St. Philip Intentions of Lionel & Rita Morency by Chapman Family 11:00 am Sacred Heart Jean Normand Massee by Family

Sanctuary Lamp Week of April 29

In Memory of Frank White by Wife, Carmen

David Audet, Laura Audet, Diane Bellavance,

Stephen Bilodeau, Noah Bisson, Connie Blouin, Andrew Carsley,

Kathy Cichon, Terry Geoffroy, Ranger Ledoux, Patricia Larose, Virginia Lytch, Al Mercier, Florence Meronek, Richard Pelletier,

Pauline Penley, Doreen Pettinger, Jeannette Platt, Roger Rioux, Gabriel Roy, Claudette Samson, Gerry Tardiff, Brenda Weeks,

Wilhelmia Wiegman and Irene Witas

Mass Intentions