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Nothing produces a healthy and holy family with more ease than giving God a place in your family life. Sunday Massis a gift you give your children and a pattern that is imprinted on their hearts. American Catholic/Faith Formation UpdateMaine Catholic Women’s ConferenceWomen from Maine and beyond are invited to join together forthe Maine Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, April 6,at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks on 200 Sable OaksDrive in South Portland. The conference will feature Mass withBishop Deeley, dynamic presentations, adoration, vendors,and more. Gather with other women of faith to celebrate beingCatholic and to be renewed in hope and the trust that God provides! Teenagers are also encouraged to attend. This year'skeynote speaker is singer, songwriter, and storyteller KittyCleveland. As a lay Catholic evangelist, she encourages all thebaptized to join in the Church's mission to bring the GoodNews to the ends of the earth, starting in our own hearts,homes, and parishes. The conference will also feature a talk bySuzanne Lafreniere, the director of public policy for the Diocese of Portland. Admission is 59 per person until March 18( 65 after March 18), and 40 for students. Financial assistance is available. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks andlunch are included. Registration is now open. The conferenceis co-sponsored by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of LifelongFaith Formation, Presence Radio, and CatholicTV. For w.portlanddiocese.org/mcwc2019.with Exposition of the BlessedSacrament and BenedictionSunday February 33:00-4:00 pm at St. Mary’s Churchthe focus of our prayer will be “As you did it toone of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”SACRISTANSWe need more sacristans at ourchurches. A sacristan is one whoserves behind the scenes to makesure that everything needed forthe celebration of Mass is readyfor our priests and the assembly.A sacristan opens the church, sets up the sacred vessels andbooks for all those serving at the Mass, and guides the altarservers. She/he also makes sure that after Mass the church islocked, and everything is put away. A sacristan does the legwork to help us all worship.We also need Sacristans for funerals which usually take placeduring the week/Saturdays in the morning.Training is provided. Please call Gail at the Pastoral Center at623-8823 or email at gail.gould@portlanddiocese.org if you canhelp serve in this ministry.Readings for the week of February 24, 20197th Sunday in Ordinary Time—1 Sm 26:2, 79, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13[8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38Monday:Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mk 9:14-29Tuesday:Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 [cf.5]/Mk 9:30-37Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19/Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175[165a]/Mk 9:38-40Thursday:Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Mk 9:4150Friday:Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 [35a]/Mk 10:1-12Saturday:Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 [cf. 17]/Mk 10:13-16Next Sunday: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time—Sir 27:4-7/Ps92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/1 Cor 15:54-58/Lk6:39-45Sunday:The Family Faith Formation program of St. Michael Parishrecently participated in “Busy Bags for Barbra Bush,” a serviceproject providing books, toys and entertainment for children receiving treatment at the Barbra Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, Maine. Together with parents, our Family Faith Formationchildren Pre-K-5th grade provided donations of playdough, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, toy cars, dolls, action figures, reading & activity books to be delivered along with handmade cards,to brighten the day of children receiving treatment. Together, theyfilled 30 gift bags and collected extra items to be donated to thehospital. This is a wonderful example of how Faith Formationprograms can participate in service projects to encourage Catholicyouth and families to share God’s love with our community,neighbors, and the world. Thank you to everyone who donatedand participated!www.StMichaelMaine.orgFebruary 24, 2019 5

LASAGNA BAKE OFFCOMMUNITYDINNERSATURDAY, MARCH 9THSACRED HEART HALL4:30-6:30 PM7 SUMMER ST. HALLOWELLFREE WILL DONATIONS SUPPORTHall Dale Elementary School Food PantryLENTEN BIBLE STUDYOur Lenten Bible Study this year will be “No Greater Love– A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion.” This is a 5week study that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us fromthe Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Thisstudy will begin the week of March 10. The DVD’s presenters are pictured below. We have the following Group Leaders that you will need to call to register with:Pat Paradis – Wednesdays – 6:30 to 8:00p.m.Pastoral Center 623-9482 Patparadis1917@gmail.comSr. Carol Martin – Wednesdays – 2:30 to 4:00p.m.Pastoral Center 623-8823 carol.martin@portlanddiocese.orgMartin Spahn – Day TBAmartin.spahn@maine.eduFor more information, please call Gail at the Pastoral Center(623-8823).PLEASE MAKE AND DONATE YOUR FAVORITERECIPE OF LASAGNA! JUDGES WILL BE DECIDING WHICH RECIPE WINS THE BLUE RIBBON AND BRAGGING RIGHTS!FMI or to enter your Lasagna please email:Angela.goulette@portlanddiocese.org LASAGNA CATEGORIESTHE WORKS: MEAT, CHEESE, SAUCE, NOODLES!VEGETARIAN: no meatGLUTEN FREEALTERNATIVE LASAGNA: no dairy, gluten or soyRules:Lasagna entries for the contest must includethe recipe with all ingredients. Only homemadelasagna may be entered in the contest.Drop off at Sacred Heart Hall between10:00AM AND 4:00pm. If they arrive at 4:00please have them already baked and warm.Are you or someone you know Experiencing God’s call but not sure howto respond? Attending Mass but have never completedthe Sacraments of Initiation? Interested in knowing more aboutthe Catholic faith?Help Give Back to our Elderly!I have 5 clients in Augusta and 2 in Hallowell that need assistance with grocery shopping, errands and or Doctor visits. Ifyou are interested in becoming a volunteer in the Kennebec Valley or are a senior in need please contact the SEARCH program,Lynn Kidd (207)530-0137 or lkidd@ccmaine.org.The Rite of Christian Initiation is the place for you!DISMAS PRISON MINISTRYJoin us today to explore and learn more about the Catholic faith. Please call Sr. Carol at 623-8823 for more information.Frank Ober, Yvonne Gray, Paul DoyonFor more information contact Frank Ober 549-5103.6 February 24, 2019February 24St. Michael Parish

areaSAugusta Food Bank UpdateWe need: canned fruit, small boxes of raisins for our kid's programs, juice boxes for kids, and canned chicken. Thank you forall you do to support the food bank!Chrysalis Place — Gardiner Food CenterPlease help us with your donations to continue this ministry. Weare looking mostly for canned goods- peanut butter, tuna andvegetables. There is a basket in the back of St. Joseph Churchfor these collections. Thank you and God blessCOMMUNITYBREAKFASTPlease join us on Sunday, March3rd, and meet your fellow St.Francis parishioners for ourcommunity breakfast after the 9AM Mass. For a free will donation,we will be serving scrambled eggs,home fries, baked goods, fruit andbeverages.We welcome your participation in putting on thesecommunity gatherings. To see how you could help,please contact Greg Chamberland - 377-3832 orchamberlandgreg@hotmail.comProceeds will help support the Winthrop Food Pantry.Hope to see you thereHallowell Food BankNeeded Items: Soups, baked beans, boxed mac & cheese, rices,gravies, canned tuna, ham and chicken, paper products, detergents & fabric softeners and personal care items. Items may bedropped off in the basket at Sacred Heart Church. Call JeanneLangsdorf at 992-6899 for more information.Winthrop Food PantryPlease Remember: Winthrop Food Pantry Donation Basket inentrance of St. Francis Xavier Church. Food Pantry needs:canned fruit, pancake mix, boxes of Mac and cheese, barsoap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and shampoo. Kids packs need:Mac n cheese cups and canned pasta. Donations from the entire parish of St Michael have been so generous. Ministerialrepresentative: Jeanne Codere 685-3527.St. Denis/Whitefield Food PantryThe St. Denis/Whitefield Food Pantry is located at St. DenisHall and is open the first Friday of every month from 1-3 pm.We rely heavily on food donations by individuals and businesses in the community. Every dollar raised enables us to purchase 8 worth of food. Call us at 582-2684 to inquire about volunteeropportunities and to arrange drop-off times for food donations.Donation CenterThe Donation Center is in need of large pieces of furniture suchas tables, chairs, sofas, bed frames, bureaus, etc. We also needClean blankets, pillows, towels. For more information or to donate, please call Shirley Rocque at 622-5172.No previous participation is necessary.Come enjoy faith and fellowshipwith the nationally renownedParadisus Dei program.Saturday,March 2, 6:00amSacred Heart Hall, HallowellBring a friend!www.StMichaelMaine.orgRED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEHosted by Knights of Columbus Council #1423Wednesday March 6– 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMAt St. Denis Church Hall298 Grand Army Road, Whitefield,There is an Urgent Need For Blood and PlateletsSchedule Today, 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)Sacred Heart Ladies Guild NewsThe next meeting of the Sacred Heart Ladies Guild will beheld at the Sacred Heart Hall on Monday, March 11 at 6:30p.m. Details of the upcoming Ticket Auction, scheduled forApril 6, will be finalized.We will also have our annual “Green Swap”. Attendees areasked to bring a wrapped gift (value under 10) with a“Green” theme for St. Patrick’s Day Yankee Swap.Save the Date!The Ladies Guild of Sacred Heart Church in Hallowell willhold their annual Ticket Auction fundraiser at the SacredHeart Church Hall on Saturday, April 6. Doors open at11:00 a,m.; pulling of tickets starts at 1:00 p.m. Admissionis 3.00, which includes 6 tickets and desserts and beverages. Additional tickets can be purchased at 8/ 1.00.Those not buying tickets will be charged a 1.00 admission fee, which includes desserts and beverages. Lunchitems, including hot dog and hamburger plates and lobsterroll plates, will be available at very reasonable prices.This is a fun for the entire family. there are lots of greatitems for all ages. For more information, contact sanbret99@roadrunner.com.February 24, 2019 7

AUGUSTA ULTREYAWine & Cheese PartyOur next Ultreya meeting will be on Tuesday,February 26 , at St. Monica Hall at 7:00 p.m.We will first be honoring our deceasedmembers in the chapel.Then we are inviting all ourCursillistas and guests forwine and cheese in the Hall.If you have any questions,please contact Gloria Flemingat 622-9946.Whist PartyFebruary 24 atSt. Augustine Church Hall.Luncheon at 12:00Game starts at 1:00.Come join us for an afternoon of fun –tickets are only 2 each. Sue Gregoire won the 25 doorprize in November. The February door prize was donatedby Gisele Morin in memory of her husband, Emile Morin.Ladies of St. AnneThe Ladies of Ste. Anne meeting will be held on March 3 at1:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Church Hall. We ask members toplease bring a bag of dry cat or dog food for the PetProgram of Meals on Wheels. A snack will be served afterthe meeting.ST. MICHAEL WEEKLY OFFERINGThank you for your generosity!Weekly budgeted contribution amount 21,346FebruaryDue 10to2019an early deadline2018collection totalswill be published in thenext bulletinOffertory 18,460 17,341Second CollectionThere is no second collection this weekendWomen’s Catholic Bible StudyWomen of all ages are welcome!Join us for some decadent treats with coffee& tea, great fellowship, and stimulatingfood for thought with two topics to choose from!Wednesday, February 27, 6:30pmSacred Heart Hall, HallowellKeeping in Balance; Creating Order WithinGetting a Grip When It All Falls ApartOROpening Your Heart; The Starting PointChildren—Reaching Your Child’sSaint Joseph Life Group for MenAre you a man who desires to abstain from sexual addictive behavior and to present your life holy and pure before God? TheSaint Joseph L.I.F.E. (Living In Freedom Everyday) Group is afellowship for Catholic men who desire to be transformed intomen of purity, chastity, and integrity. For more informationplease call 800-874-9768 or saintjosephlife@gmail.com.8 February 24, 2019If you need a copy ofyour contributions toSt. Michael Parish pleasecall the Pastoral Centerat 623-8823.Mission to MississippiOn Thursday, April 11th, 15 seniors from Saint Dominic Academy will taking part in the 22nd Mission to Mississippi by traveling to Mound Bayou, Mississippi to perform service in theone of the poorest communities in the United States. For 13days, these students will be trading in all material goods for aschool bus, sleeping on floors, a lack of sleep, lots of community service, and an amazing experience. However, to fullycomplete God’s mission for the people of Mound Bayou andits surrounding communities, the group must raise upwards of 35,000. Your free will offering is greatly appreciated. Thankyou very much for your generosity in supporting Mission toMississippi.Next weekend, students will be at the Church doors afterMass asking for any free-will offerings, support, and prayers.We thank you in advance as we prepare to board the bus toMississippi.St. Michael Parish

In the Spirit of the Catholic tradition, united by Christ’s love, St. Michael School’s missionis to educate, nourish, develop and inspire the body, mind and spirit of its students and staff.Save the DateA New England organization that sends survivingfamily members of fallen police officers to the national memorialto see their loved one’s name be placed on thememorial wall.Join us for a fun, exciting and great opportunity to raise funds for agreat cause! Snack bar will be available during the game.Halftime will feature a half court shooting contest: 1 a shot and every basket will win a prize!February 18-22 - School VacationFebruary 27 - Open House SNOW DATE, 5:30-7 pmMARK YOUR CALENDARS!The St. Michael School Parent Associationwill be hosting the 10th Annual Dinner &Auction “Secret Garden” on Saturday,March 30th, 2019. It’s fast approaching!The dreams of St. Michael School childrencan happen only with the support of ourcommunity and YOU! The parishioners of St. Michael Parishhave been so generous and supportive of our school and thisevent. Your donations have been used to help fund this event bypurchasing auction items and have been instrumental in helpingour school raise over 20,000 each year for the past 9 years.We’re hoping you’ll help us do it again! Donations can be maileddirectly to the school at 56 Sewall Street, Augusta, ME 04330,Attn. Auction Committee. Another way you can help us is byattending the event in March. This event is sure to be a fun adultevening out. There will be more information about the event asthe date gets closer. Thank you in advance for helping to makeour largest fundraiser of the school year a great success!2019 Christmas Card Stocking StufferWINNERSFebruary - 75 eachDebbie Ray.sold by Barrett PerkinsJeff Bizier.sold by Dominique BizierCongratulations!St. Michael School ScholarshipsSupporting the school in memory of someone who was dedicated to the mission of Catholic Schools is a meaningful way to keep theirmemory alive while contributing to the education of a child.The St. Michael School Annual Fund allows us to strengthen ourexisting programs, fund future initiatives, and providescholarships for families in need. Yes, I want to support the St. Michael School Annual FundThe Chrisanne Burns Scholarship Fund, established in 1993, hasbenefited many students. St. Michael School is grateful to theBurns family for making these funds available to aid with tuitionfor families in need. Yes, I want to support the Chrisanne Burns Scholarship FundA check for is enclosed.In Honor ofIn Memory ofThis is an anonymous donation.Name:Address:City:State: Zip:Email:Please make checks payable to: St. Michael School56 Sewall Street, Augusta, ME 04330Please remember that gifts to St. Michael School are tax-deductible as allowable by law.www.StMichaelMaine.orgFebruary 24, 2019 9

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Pastoral ministry to the Sick and Homebound—Please call the Pastoral Center with the name, condition, address and phone number of the person who needs a home visit. Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, or returning to the Catholic Faith after a time away?—Please call Sr. Carol at 623-8823 to arrange an appointment,