Prince of Peace Parish

HOME BLESSINGS

During our Easter Season, starting April 1st, Fr. Raja will once again bless homes. Anyone in the five churches may sign up online on our Parish website, or by calling the Parish Office at 207-777-1200.

Once registered you will receive a phone call to confirm your date and time.

Reminder . . .
Starting on EASTER MONDAY
the 7:00 AM Daily Mass
RETURNS to The Basilica Chapel

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED THIS PAST WEEK

May the Angels lead you into Paradise . . .
Please pray for the repose of the souls of our faithfully departed:

~ Charles Barnies ~ Wilfrid DeBlois
~ Jocelyn Plourde ~ Irene Samson

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. Amen.

MONDAY NIGHT ADULT CATECHESIS with FR. DAN
POSTPONED through April 8th

There will be no classes on the Catechism with Fr. Daniel on Monday nights until April 8.

Monday, April 25, is Tenebrae as it is the Monday of Holy Week. April 1 is Easter Monday. The classes will resume on April 8. Please contact Fr. Daniel with any questions you may have and make sure that you get the Parish Flocknotes on the class so that you are updated as needed.
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Be sure to check out the Kiosks in all 5 church entrances in the coming weeks for new information; I am, trying to start to include booklets and pamphlets that can go along with the different classes and groups within the parish, as well as other information on the faith.

Monday • TENEBRAE (Service of Shadows)
March 25th • 7:00PM • Basilica

Tenebrae (“shadows” or “darkness”) is a Holy Week service that is at least 1,000 years old. Originally held after midnight but later held at a variety of times, Tenebrae would be sung each day of the Triduum in a church lit only by 15 candles. These were extinguished one by one until the church was left in darkness. At that point, a loud noise (“strepitus”) would be produced – sometimes by slamming a hymnal or other book shut, sometimes by stomping on the floor – symbolizing the earthquake after Christ’s death. Like the “lessons and carols” services familiar at Christmas, Tenebrae consists of hymns and readings.

YOUR GUIDE TO HOLY WEEK 2024
at Prince of Peace Parish

Tenebrae Service - March 25
7:00 PM Basilica

Holy Thursday - March 28
8:00 AM The Office of Readings & Morning Prayer Basilica

Mass of the Lord’s Supper
6:00 PM Basilica
6:30 PM Holy Trinity
7:00 PM Holy Family

Good Friday - March 29
8:00 AM The Office of Readings
& Morning Prayer Basilica

Good Friday
Stations of the Cross
12:00 PM Basilica
3:00 PM Holy Cross, Holy Family, & Our Lady

Good Friday Services
6:00 PM Basilica
6:30 PM Holy Cross
7:00 PM Our Lady

Holy Saturday - March 30
8:00AM The Office of Readings
& Morning Prayer Basilica

Easter Vigil
8:00 PM Basilica
8:00 PM Holy Family
8:00 PM Holy Trinity

Easter Sunday - March 31
7:00 AM Basilica
8:30 AM Holy Cross & Our Lady
10:30 AM Basilica
10:30 AM Holy Trinity
11:00 AM Holy Family
5:00 PM Holy Family
5:30 PM Bates College Chapel

HOLY WEEK - What Is It?

Holy Week is the most significant week in Catholicism. Spanning from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday,
it marks the final stretch before Easter Sunday, the celebration of Jesus' Resurrection.

During this sacred week Catholics pray and reflect on the profound journey of Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice, and victory over death. It starts on Palm Sunday, a day that commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR

Dear Parishioners,

This weekend marks the beginning of the High Holy Days for us as Catholics. It is really a special time of prayer and remembrance as we walk with Jesus during the last days of his life. For me, it has always been significant to take the part of the crowd for the reading of the Passion and yell out, “Crucify him! Crucify him.” It makes me wonder if I would have been a member of the crowd who yelled that if I were there. I would love to think that I would have been on Jesus’ side but that would have taken a kind of courage in my faith that is not there most of the time. It is also special to wash the feet of parishioners because it reminds me of my place here in the parish. As a servant for God and God’s people, that is the image I want to follow, on my knees washing parishioner’s feet. Linking service to Good Friday, I always thought it special to kiss the crucifix, especially the feet of Jesus. Our faith is so rich in tradition. I would love every Catholic in our area to make this week of Holy Days different than all the other weeks of the year.

Help us get the word out of the many services we have for Easter Sunday by bringing it up to people who do not go to Mass. I have written to every registered parishioner and our parish put together a newsletter with all the activities happening in the parish. If you did not get one, it might mean that you are not registered in the parish or that we have old information. Please let us know so that we can update your information for future reference.

We are in the process of assessing all of our properties and buildings. Please know that all of them are aging and some need tender care and love in order to extend their life. It seems that they are mostly hitting the 50 year old mark, like our boilers, roofs, and floors, and many of them will need to be replaced or updated. We have also come to realize that most everything we have is behind the technological advances of these last 20 years so we are having trouble finding parts that are computerized in some way. I am bringing this up only as a heads up so that you are not surprised as we have to expend resources on buildings and property.

– Fr. Daniel

SCRIPTURE READINGS OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY:
Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 (2a)/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39

MONDAY:
Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14/Jn 12:1-11

TUESDAY:
Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

WEDNESDAY:
Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34/Mt 26:14-25

THURSDAY:
Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21 Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 (see 1 Cor 10:16)/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15

FRIDAY:
Is 52:13—53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 (Lk 23:46)/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1—19:42

SATURDAY - EASTER VIGIL:
Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 (30) or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 (5b)/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 (1)/Ex 14:15—15:1/ Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 (1b)/Is 54:5-14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 (2a)/Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 (3)/Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 (Jn 6:68c)/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 (42:2)/Rom 6:3-11/Mk 16:1-7

NEXT SUNDAY:
Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (24)/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7

PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH - SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Roman Catholic Church

SUNDAY
7:00 am - Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul 🎥

8:30 am - Holy Cross Church 🎥
8:30 am - Our Lady of the Rosary

10:30 am - Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul 🎥
10:30 am - Holy Trinity Church

11:00 am - Holy Family Church

5:00 pm - Holy Family Church 🎥

5:30 pm - Bates College Mass

🎥 = Live-streamed on our Parish Website, Youtube, & Facebook

PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH

Office: 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Website: PrinceOfPeace.me, Email: [email protected], Phone: 207.777.1200
Follow us on Facebook, Subscribe to our YouTube Page, & Check Out Our Website

OUR CHURCHES
Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul
122 Ash Street, Lewiston

Holy Cross Church
1080 Lisbon Street, Lewiston

Holy Family Church
607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston

Holy Trinity Church
67 Frost Hill Avenue, Lisbon Falls

Our Lady of the Rosary
131 High Street, Sabattus

OUR CLERGY
Fr. Daniel Greenleaf - Pastor
Fr. Patrick Finn - Parochial Vicar
Fr. Raja Thaniyel, HGN - Parochial Vicar
Fr. Michael SevignY - Spanish Ministry
Bro. Irénée Richard, OP - Deacon
Denis Mailhot - Deacon
Fr. Samy Santhiyagu,HGN - Hospital Chaplain
Fr. Michael Adebote SMA - Hospital Chaplain

OUR OFFICE STAFF
Joline Laliberte - Business Manager
Jennifer Bussiere - Director of Communications / Office Manager
Samantha Ouellette - Office Assistant

OUR PASTORAL STAFF
Tyler Nadeau - Director of Evangelization & Catechesis
Debra Charest - ECO Administrative Assistant
Dancile Nshimirimana - Parish Ambassador to Catholic Immigrants

OUR LITURGICAL MUSIC STAFF
Scott Vaillancourt - Director of Music
Sr. Monique Belanger, OP - Musician
Ann-Marie Gagnon - Musician
Paul Caron - Musician
Danielle Faucher - Musician
Josh Hatfield - Musician
Don Martel - Musician

OUR FACILITIES STAFF
Jim Begin - Facilities Manager
James Barrett - Maintenance
Wilmer Moya - Maintenance
Thomas Hattrup - Maintenance
Lisa St. Jean - Housekeeping
Devyn St. Jean - Technology Assistant

Staff members may be contacted by email at [email protected] or by calling the office at 207-777-1200.

APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

Mar. 23 Rev. Mark P. Nolette, Rev. Patrick Machavi, SMA
Mar. 24 Rev. Patrick E. Agbodi SMA, Rev. Edward R .Clifford
Mar. 25 Rev. Dac J. Philip J Clement, V. Rev. Paul H. Dumais
Mar. 26 All Deceased, rev. Raymond P. Morency
Mar. 27 Rev. Paul E. Coughlin, Rev. William F. Modlin
Mar. 28 Msgr. Charles M. Murphy, Rev. Paul G. Murray
Mar. 29 All Priests
Mar. 30 Rev. Antonidass Amirthanathan, HGN, Rev. John P Davis
Mar. 31 Rev. Robert D. Lariviere, Rev. Joel R. Cyr

PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Roman Catholic Church

SATURDAY
4:00 PM Basilica 🎥
4:00 PM Holy Family
4:00 PM Holy Trinity
6:00 PM Holy Family (in Spanish)

SUNDAY
7:00 am - Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul 🎥
8:30 am - Holy Cross Church 🎥
8:30 am - Our Lady of the Rosary
10:30 am - Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul 🎥
10:30 am - Holy Trinity Church
11:00 am - Holy Family Church
5:00 pm - Holy Family Church 🎥
5:30 pm - Bates College Chapel

🎥 = Live-streamed on our Parish Website, Youtube, & Facebook

JOIN US PRAYING THE ROSARY:

Monday though Friday
6:25 AM Holy Family 🎥
8:05 AM Holy Trinity 🎥
10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Adoration Chapel 🎥

Saturdays
7:45 AM Holy Family 🎥
3:25 PM Holy Trinity
3:25 PM Holy Family

Sundays
2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Adoration Chapel 🎥

Sundays
7:55 AM Holy Cross
9:55 AM Holy Trinity

🎥 = Live-streamed on our Parish Website, Youtube, & Facebook

SPONSOR a LIGHT for a LOVED ONE or INTENTION

Light a Sanctuary Lamp for an Intention that keeps burning all week long in the Sanctuary near the Tabernacle where the Presence of Our Lord is kept sacred.

This can be done in memory your loved one, to honor a special favor obtained by a Saint, or for your private intentions.

Suggested Donation $10

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET,
ANGELUS, SPECIAL HOLY HOURS
at Prince of Peace Parish

Are you looking for a way to grow closer to Jesus? To actually fall in love with Him? To feel His unconditional love for you?

Like any other relationship, in order to actually "fall in love" and "feel loved" you need to spend time with the other person... Jesus is waiting and longs for you to come and just "be" with Him... Time to gaze upon Him who is truly present in the Consecrated Host, and time to allow Jesus to gaze upon you. To touch your heart and love you like you have never been loved before!

ADORATION
~ Holy Trinity
9:00AM on Wednesday

~ Our Lady of the Rosary
7:15AM-8:10AM on Sundays during Lent

~ The Holy Cross, Rivier Adoration Chapel (**new hours)
2:00PM-8:00PM on Sundays
8:00AM-8:00PM on Mondays
8:00AM-9:00PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
8:00AM-12:00PM on Saturdays

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
~ The Holy Cross, Rivier Adoration Chapel
3:00PM on Monday through Friday

THE ANGELUS
~ ADORATION CHAPEL, HOLY CROSS
Sunday, 6:00 PM
Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 Noon

SPECIAL HOLY HOURS
~ ADORATION CHAPEL, HOLY CROSS
Pro Life Holy Hour, Monday 7:00 PM
Grandparent's Holy Hour, Tuesday 10:00 AM
Poor, Homeless and Lost Holy Hour, 6:00 PM
on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Prayers for Vocations, Thursday 7:00 PM
Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday 7:00 PM

PARISH BUSINESS UPDATES
FROM OUR BUSINESS MANAGER

As I previously have mentioned, we are converting to a new online giving platform. Those of you have been giving online will need to switch by the end of June.

It is easy, go to our website princeofpeace.me click on Donations/Payments, scroll down until you see the icons for offertory, fuel collection etc. click on the icon and follow the steps. You will have to reenter all your information and start a new account.

Once you have completed that switch, please call me at the office to stop your current WeShare donation. For those of you who are not comfortable using computers, please call the office and I will assist you.

As always if you have any questions and/or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at the office.

Peace, Joline