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Portland Peninsula and Islands of Portland Harbor

Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine

 

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Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes Pastoral Council, 2009/2010
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Rector, and Administrator of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes:
Rev. Louis Philips
Pastoral Council members:

Dan Chuhta, Peter Lancia, Paula Broydrick
Finance Council members: Betty Cyr, Mike Lawsure

Cathedral School

Principal: Barbara Ann Arnoldo

Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish

Parochial vicar in residence: Rev. Richard-D. Bertrand, S.J.
Pastoral Council members:
Mary Duffy, Patricia Wallace,
Finance Council Members: Ray Rier, Marge Barker

St. Christopher's Parish

Pastoral Council members: Peter Donnelly, Chris Hoppin

St. Louis' Church

Pastoral Council members: Pennie Kinney, Vickey Saniuk
Finance Council members: Lee Kimball, Jack Slawiec

St. Peter's Parish

Parochial vicars in residence: Fr. Kevin Martin, Fr. Michael Seavey
Pastoral Council members:
Peter Gribbin, Ken Giaquinto, Mike Russo
Finance Council members: Greg St. Angelo (chair), Tom O'Connor

About the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes
Cluster 21 is a diverse Catholic community. It is made up of five parishes, four in the city of Portland, Maine within a two-mile radius and one on Peaks Island. Each parish boasts of a robust community, a unique mission, and a proud tradition.
  • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish on Congress Street is the Mother Church of the diocese and seat of the Bishop of Portland.
  • Sacred Heart/ St. Dominic Parish on Mellen Street is a blended community developed since the closure of St. Dominic Church in 1992, serving a vibrant multi-cultural community.
  • St. Louis Parish on Danforth Street is a Polish National Church.
  • St. Peter Parish on Federal Street is an Italian National Church.
  • St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island is a year-round community and its mission, Star of the Sea Church on Long Island, is active only in the summer.

One overriding principle guides the leadership of the Cluster, that the unique cultural identity and mission of each present Parish should be preserved, while celebrating the diversity that makes our cluster so rich.

The five Parishes comprising Cluster 21 includes persons of African, French, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Polish, Vietnamese, and many other heritages. In addition our parishioners are of diverse socio-economic levels, health, age, and states of life. While most reside in Portland, many live in communities outside of Portland, drawn to our parishes because they offer unique and rich spiritual and communal experiences.

Welcome to Cluster 21, the Peninsula and Island Parishes of Portland, Maine.

 
Contact information:
Pastoral Center at Guild Hall on the corner of
Congress and Franklin, 207- 773-7746
 
PASTORAL CENTER TEAM - Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes
Administrator/Pastor
Fr. Lou Phillips           773-7746, ext. 104
           446-1012 – Cell, Emergency Only
Parochial Vicars
Fr. Kevin J. Martin              773-7746, ext. 105 
Fr. Michael Seavey            773-7746, ext. 106
Fr. Richard Bertrand, S.J.   773-7746, ext. 310
           or 772-6182
Fr. Alfred Irving                  773-7746, ext. 311 
Fr. Paul Marquis                773-7746, ext. 312
 
PASTORAL CENTER STAFF
Business Coordinator                     
Denis Lafreniere, Jr.   773-7746, ext. 101 
Acting Pastoral Life Coordinator    
Grace Tucci-Libby      773-7746, ext. 103 
Administrative Assistants              
Mary Ibrahim             773-7746, ext. 100 
Margaret McLaughlin  773-7746, ext. 107   

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Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes: Finance Council, 2009/2010
Meeting Minutes
April 26, 2009, 2 - 4 p.m., Finance Council, no minutes available

May 26, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Finance Council, no minutes available

June 23, 2009, 2 - 4 p.m., Pastoral Council, no minutes available

June 28, 2009, 2 - 4 p.m.,
Pastoral Council, no minutes available

September 15, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council, no minutes available

September 28, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Finance Council, no minutes available.

November 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Pastoral Council, no minutes available.

Pastoral Council
Peter Gribbin
Ken Giaquinto
Mike Russo
Peter Lancia
Dan Chuhta
Paula Broydrick
Mary Duffy
Pat Wallace
Peter Donnelly
Chris Hoppin
Pennie Kenney
Vickey Saniuk

Finance Council
Greg St. Angelo
Tom O'Connor
Betty Cyr
Mike Lawsure
Ray Rier
Marge Barker
Lee Kimball
Jack Slawiec

http://www.portlanddiocese.org

Other Clusters in the Diocese of Portland

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ARCHIVES:
History of the New Evangelization in our Diocese
1. Forward in Faith: June 2004, Message from the Bishop's Office, New Committee Will Recommend Plan for Future Evangelization  

2. Forward in Faith: July 2004, The New Evangelization Planning Committee is beginning the work of formulating recommendations on how to most effectively utilize our current and projected resources in carrying out the work of the Church.

3. Forward in Faith: October 2004, A Message from the Bishop's Office. Bishop's Office, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland,

4. NEW EVANGELIZATION REPORT, April 2005: Telling Anew the Story of Jesus

5. July 23, 2005 letter to parishes in the Diocese of Portland from Ernie Lebel

6. October 2005, Forward in Faith: A Message from the Bishop's Office. Bishop's Office, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland,

7. April 2005, Forward in Faith: A Message from the Bishop's Office. Bishop's Office, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland,

8. Is Portland One Cluster or Two? June 2006 update.

To contact members of the planning committee, please contact your parish office, or send an e-mail to the group's facilitator, loriaam@maine.rr.com, and your message will be forwarded.

 

ARCHIVES: Cluster 21 Planning Committee meetings
October 8, 2006, 2 - 4 p.m., Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

October 22, 2006, 2:00 - 4:00, St. Peter's Parish Hall.

October 25, 2006, 6:30 p.m., Timeline Sub-Committee, Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Chapel

October 29, 2006, 2:00 - 4:00, St. Louis' Parish Hall.

November 19, 2006, 2:30 - 4:30, Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish Hall.

January 14, 2007, 2 - 3:30 p.m., St. Peter's Church, Parish Hall.

January 28, 2007: Cluster-wide presentation of planning committee report was held in the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish, corner of Mellen and Sherman. Dave Deprey presented the report to parishioners from the five parishes and answered questions.

January 29, 2007: The Cluster 21 Planning Committee submits the completed report to Bishop Malone. Cover Letter from the chair - Report

May 6, 2007: Cluster 21 planning report accepted.

May 20, 2007: 2:30 - 3:45 p.m., St. Louis Parish Hall.

September 16, 2007: 2 - 4 p.m., Guild Hall, Cathedral.

9/12/2006 Letter to Portland Cluster Planning Committee giving response to recommendation for two clusters. (a pdf document)

9/12/2006 Announcement to Portland parishioners of the decision to form two clusters of churches in the city of Portland. (a pdf document)

12/15/2006 Cluster 21 Planning Committee receives an extension to January 31 for submission of its final report to Bishop Malone.

1/28/07 Cluster 21 Plan submitted.
Cover Letter from the chair - Planning Report

May 6, 2007: Cluster 21 planning report has been accepted. Read Bishop Malone's letter here.

May 20, 2007: Planning Committee responds to Bishop Malone's questions. Letter from the chair.

 

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Cluster 21 Transitional Pastoral Council 2007/2009
Mission and Structure The guiding document for the transitional council.
Meeting Minutes
The March 2009 meeting marked the end of the Transitional Pastoral Council. The council will be reconstituted after the establishment in April of a Cluster Finance Council.

Sunday, March 8, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, February 8, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, January 11, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, November 16, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
Meeting Minutes
and
Annual Report

Sunday, June 22, 2008
Meeting Minutes

Sunday, May 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, April 13, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, March 9, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, February 10, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, January 13, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, November 25, 2007 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, October 21, 2007 Meeting Minutes

Sunday, September 16, 2007 Meeting Minutes

ARCHIVES: Portland Cluster meeting minutes through June 06
March 19, 2006, 2 - 4 p.m., St. Patrick Parish Hall ~ Introductory meeting with cluster delegates, pastors and other members of parish leadership.

March 26, 2006, 2 - 4 p.m., St. Patrick Parish Hall ~ First working meeting with cluster delegates and pastors.

May 8, 2006, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., St. Pius X Parish Hall - Regular meeting with cluster delegates and pastors to discuss the number of clusters for the city of Portland.

May 22, 2006, 7 - 9 p.m, Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish Hall.

June 1, 2006, 7 - 9 p.m., St. Joseph's.

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The Roman Catholic Community of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes
of the Diocese of Portland, Maine include five parishes:
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart / St. Dominic,
St. Christopher, St. Louis, St. Peter and one school,
Cathedral School (formerly called Cluster 21).
Visit
www.cluster21portland.org.