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Cluster 21 Information
Portland Peninsula and Islands of Portland Harbor
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine
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About Cluster 21 |
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. |
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Cluster 21 Transitional
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Meeting Minutes |
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 |
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History of the New
Evangelization in our Diocese
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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.
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Forward in Faith:
October 2004, A Message from the Bishop's Office. Bishop's Office,
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland,
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NEW
EVANGELIZATION REPORT, April 2005: Telling Anew
the Story of Jesus
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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,
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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. |
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ARCHIVES: Cluster 21 Planning
Committee
meetings |
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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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ARCHIVES: Portland Cluster
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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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