Holy Spirit Parish. Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29,

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1 Holy Spirit Parish Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, The Social Justice and Peace Commission will be collecting art supplies for the St. Louis Child Care Center (Biddeford) the weekend of May 12 and 13. The Center serves children from six weeks to seven years old. There will be boxes for donations at both churches. Many thanks for your support! Needed supplies: washable Tempera paint (16 oz to 1 gal), washable finger paint (16 oz to 1 gal), Crayola watercolor paints, washable glue sticks, washable white school glue, washable markers, large crayons, construction paper, Playdough, children s scissors, dry-erase markers, all-size batteries, laminating sheets, pencil sharpeners, Q-tips, cotton balls, small paper plates.

2 Holy Spirit Parish GOSPEL MEDITATION In today's Gospel, we hear the familiar teaching of the vine and the branches. Jesus reminds us that if we remain close to him, living in humility, following God's law, loving our neighbor...we will notice a positive change in our life and the lives of those around us. "Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit." The Holy Spirit is lifegiving. He is fruitful. The Spirit of God won't refuse grace to a heart that is open. As we progress through life, learning how to live and love, we grow. Our personalities flower. We discover what it is to be a blessing to others. We also experience lack, loss, and the results of our failures. We know what it is like to "wither" at times, particularly the times when we willingly separate ourselves from Jesus. "Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me." For most of us, this experience of being disconnected and off track generates a desire to return to what is right and good, to return to the vine. But this Gospel is more than "Are you in or are you out?" Even when we remain in God, when we follow Jesus, we are not exempt from the challenge, the pruning. "Everyone that [bears fruit] he prunes." A prudent trim is necessary in the natural world of trees and vines. Dead wood, broken shoots, and diseased branches need to be cut back in order for the plant to bear fruit. Jesus wants us to be healthy! He says as much himself: "By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." Take a look at your life today. Where are you bearing fruit? Where do you need to be pruned? Catholic Q & A My best friend is Lutheran and is a good Christian. I would like her to be my child's baptism sponsor; does she have to be a practicing Catholic? The practice of two godparents for an infant's baptism goes back to the time when church law and civil law were one and the same in Europe. Baptism required that one have a sponsor from the church who would act as a guide or mentor in bringing the person to faith. Today, being a godparent has no legal implications. It is a spiritual matter. At least one of the godparents must be a practicing Catholic, however. The other is called a Christian witness. This distinction recognizes the difference between faith and religion. A Christian can be a witness because of their relationship to God (faith), but the Catholic is a mentor in the practice of the religion. In any event, it is vital that parents give serious consideration to the people they choose to be a child's godparents. That choice should be based on practice of faith, solid moral character and ability to give good example. Too often the choice is left to whose turn it is in the family, or to friends that parents wish to honor or acknowledge in some way. Your choice of godparents is the first lesson of faith you teach your child. Make it count! Thursday, May 3 God of Abraham, Isaac, Moses, we cry out to you for wisdom and compassion. You led the early Jews out of slavery, to freedom. You led the disciples of Jesus after the crucifixion to courageously preach the Gospel. Today, we seek your wisdom to preach the good news in our country. Grant wisdom and faith to our elected leaders, the people we choose to lead our country, to make choices that are based upon your teaching. Where laws are made that go against your will, give us courage to change policy, not based upon our comfort, but upon principles taught in Scripture. We ask all this in the name of Jesus, our brother and Christ, who lives and reigns with you, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 2

3 MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND: April Wells/Kennebunk Saturday 4:00 PM (K) Eileen Calvey by the Family 4:00 PM (W) Anna Zompanti by her Family Sunday: 8:00 AM (K) Mary Jo Calamai by Jean Finn 9:00 AM (W) Mary Carbone by Linda, Donald, Bill, & Kitch 10:00 AM (K) Richard Boudreau by Dan & Backy Wirtes 11:00 AM (W) For our Parishioners WEEKDAYS: April 30-May 4 Monday: 8:00 AM (W) Russ Fox by Jan & Neil Robinson 9:00 AM (K) Robert Walsh by Jim & Pat Ferrick Tuesday: 8:00 AM (W) Daniel McKinnon by his Family 9:00 AM (K) Umberto Marcucci by the Kevin McDonnell Family 1:30 PM Communion Service - Huntington Commons Wednesday: 8:00 AM (W) Andrew Ross by Mary Foster 9:00 AM (K) Leo Bourque by the Family Thursday: 8:00 AM (W) Richmond Yorke by his Wife 9:00 AM (K) Barbara Hennessy by Bill & Mary Colombo Friday: 8:00 AM (W) Anne Harrington by Theresa Malik 9:00 AM (K) Adele Earley by Joan McCarthy April Collection $ 10, We Share (41) $ 1, Total Offertory $ 12, Tithe $ Envelopes (353) $ 7, Loose $ 3, This weekend s second collection will be for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. In addition to your regular weekly offering, you may also donate to special collections through WE SHARE. If you are registered in the parish, your gift will be recorded for your tax receipt. NEXT WEEKEND: May 5-6 Saturday Sunday: 4:00 PM (K) Harry Lerding by Michael & Gina Lerdinfros t 4:00 PM (W) Russ Fox by Jennifer, Steve, & Elizabeth 8:00 AM (K) For the People 9:00 AM (W) Maureen Carlin by her sister, Peggi Carlin 10:00 AM (K) Edward Reilly by the Family 11:00 AM (W) Kevin Van Amberg by MaryAnn & Don Kammann Mass Location Key: (K) St. Martha, Kennebunk (W) St. Mary, Wells Rest in Peace Adrienne Cluff McAuliffe Altar Flowers & Sanctuary Lamps The flowers at St Mary s altar are in loving memory of Mary Carbone by Linda, Donald, Bill, and Kitch. How to create your We Share account: 1. Visit holyspiritme.org and click Give Online. 2. Click on the collection to which you d like to donate. 3. Click Recurring Donation; enter your donation amount and frequency. Your account will be created & you ll be able to donate online. Questions? Please take a handout which is available in the Narthex, or call the office. Thank you for your ongoing generosity! Donations now being accepted for Holy Spirit Parish Fair for this November. All items must be new or in good, clean condition. Dishes: Dish sets, glassware, candle holders, tea pots, utensils, pots & pans. Jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings, broken pieces of silver (drop off at office). Linens: tablecloths, napkins, bedspreads, new or used/clean sheets & pillowcases, quilts, comforters (no torn or stained linens). Toys: clean and unbroken, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, dolls, trucks. Christmas: tree skirts, ornaments, nativity sets, stockings, villages. Books: Not moldy, damaged, or soiled. Thank you! 3

4 Fifth Sunday of Easter THE WEEK AHEAD April 29 - May 6 St. Martha s Church Sunday: S Anon - 7 PM Monday: Have a great day! Tuesday: Cursillo - 4 PM Wednesday: Ignatian Exercises Old-Timers Luncheon - 12 Noon Weight Watchers - 5:30 PM Thursday: Final Revelation Meeting - 6 PM Faith Sharing - 7 PM Friday: Produce Pantry - 9 AM First Friday Adoration - 9:30 AM-4 PM Saturday: First Saturday Mass AM Reconciliation - 3 PM Sunday: K of C Breakfast - after both Masses Faith Formation Classes - 9 AM S Anon - 7 PM St. Mary s Church Sunday: Family Mass - 9 AM Coffee & donuts after both Masses Monday: No Faith Formation Tuesday: Bereavement Quilting - 9 AM Wednesday: Bible Study - 10 AM K of C General - 7 PM Thursday: Food Pantry - 1 PM Choir - 6 PM Friday: First Friday Adoration - 8:30 AM-12 PM Closing Benediction - 12 PM AA - 7:30 PM Saturday: AA - 8 AM Reconciliation - 3 PM Sunday: Faith Formation Classes - 10 AM Coffee & donuts after both Masses Banns of Marriage Ashley Drake & Sean McCarthy May 5, 2018 (Wells) St. Martha s Community Pantry needs pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, tuna fish, canned chicken. St. Mary s Ecumenical Food Pantry needs tea bags, instant coffee, jelly, small mayonnaise, small sugar, juice. Rosary for World Peace Our Blessed Mother Mary, who is celebrated during the month of May, invites us to pray the rosary as a means to overcome the many obstacles which threaten peace in our world. All are invited to pray the rosary for world peace on Saturday, May 19, at 3:15 PM (prior to 4 PM Mass) at St. Mary Church. Holy Spirit Prayer Shawl Ministry The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 16, at 11 AM in the downstairs parlor at St. Mary Church. Although this will be the final meeting of the season, there are always shawls available for those in need. FMI, or if you know of someone who would benefit from a shawl, call Sue at or Verna at Bereavement Quilting Group We meet weekly on Tuesdays at 9 AM upstairs at St. Mary s. Newcomers are welcome, as are beginner quilters. For more information, contact Carol Varano at (508) or just show up! Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: 19 TH Annotation Retreat This 30-week Ignatian retreat, commonly called The Retreat of Daily Life, meets weekly, beginning in September and ending in mid- May. The focus includes, but is not limited to, deepening one s relationship with God and rekindling one s prayer life. There will be an information night about this retreat on Wednesday, May 30, 7-9 PM at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk. FMI, call Maureen Fulford , or Ellie Flavin

5 April 29, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4 PM Kennebunk 4 PM Wells Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM Wells 8 AM & 10 AM Kennebunk Weekdays 8 AM Wells, 9 AM Kennebunk St. Mary s Church 236 Eldridge Rd. Wells, ME (207) FAX (207) St. Martha s Church 30 Portland Rd. Kennebunk ME (207) FAX (207) All Saints Church 45 School St. Ogunquit, ME Closed for the Season Rev. Frederick Morse, Pastor Deacon Darrell Blackwell Mrs. Diane W. O Neil, Office Manager Mrs. Carolyn F. Houston, Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Rosanne Smith, Coordinator of Adult Ed. Mr. Mark Reeth, Music/Communications Coordinator Mrs. Lisa White, Choir Director Mr. Timothy Cilley, Facilities Manager, Wells Mr. Timothy Gallant, Facilities Manager, Kennebunk SACRAMENTS Baptism Please call for an appointment. Reconciliation Saturdays 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Martha s Church and Saturdays 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary s Church. Anytime upon request please call the office to make an appointment (207) Matrimony Please contact the pastor six months prior to the desired date. Sacrament of the Sick Please call anytime. If you know that you will be admitted to the hospital, please call the office to make arrangements to receive the Sacrament after a daily or Sunday Mass. Please advise the office when a parishioner is hospitalized. Seeking to join the Church or would like to know more about the Catechism of the Catholic Church? FMI call Fr. Fred at Prayer Line Requests: May be made to: Aline Saunders at alinesaunders@roadrunner.com or Homebound Parishioners: Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at home, please call the office at May 5-6 CELEBRANT SCHEDULE 4:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Morse 4:00 PM St. Martha (K) Fr. Manship ( 8:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 9:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Msgr Murphy 10:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 11:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Mellone Schedule subject to change Reconciliation on Saturdays 3:00-3:30 PM at St. Martha s & St. Mary s Cursillo is for Catholics who desire a closer walk with Christ. Our diocese has scheduled a women s retreat weekend, May 3-6, at Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop, ME. Also, all are welcome to join the Cursillo group on Saturday, May 12, at St. Martha Church at 10 AM in the education wing, as well as a weekly faith-sharing group at St. Martha on Tuesdays at 4 PM. FMI regarding all Cursillo events, contact Kat Boucher at lkmb@roadrunner.com or or Parish Registration/Update Name(s): Street: City: Zip: Phone: New registration Change of address Change of address Moving out of parish Request envelopes If you are new to the parish, or you have a new address or phone number, please complete this form and drop it in the collection basket, mail to Holy Spirit Parish, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME, 04090, or to stmarywells@myfairpoint.net 5

6 Fifth Sunday of Easter K of C SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION St. Martha Council & St. Mary Council 9782 Holy Spirit Parish Scholarship Applications All high-school seniors of the parish who will be entering college, or a technical, trade, beautician, culinary, or secretarial school may pick up a scholarship application from the offices in Wells or Kennebunk. All applications must be returned by May 14, Holy Spirit Parish Subsidy Applications for Catholic Grammar School and High-School Education will be available for parishioners using budget envelopes. All applications must be submitted by July 1, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, May 4 ~St. Mary Chapel after the 8 AM Mass until Benediction at 12 noon. ~St. Martha Church after the 9 AM Mass until 4 p.m. Please sign up in narthexes for particular prayer times. Our Lady of Fatima promised us that if we were there for Her on the First Saturdays of the month, then She would be there for us at the hour of our death. Holy Spirit Parish offers us the opportunity to avail ourselves of that promise on Saturday, May 5, at 8:30 AM, at St. Martha Church. It s an insurance policy with you as the beneficiary! Application Deadline: May 14, 2018 The Holy Spirit K of C Council Scholarships, based upon need, academics, and service, are given to graduating students who are members of Holy Spirit Parish and who attend and support the Church. Recipients must be entering an institution of higher learning at a technical college, a junior college, or a college offering a baccalaureate degree program. Scholarships will be paid after successful completion of a first semester/trimester, a commitment to continued enrollment, and receipt of a college transcript of the student s first-semester grades. Applications can be picked up in the church offices in Kennebunk or Wells. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY BREAKFAST ST. MARTHA PARISH HALL Sunday, May 6th after both Masses CHOOSE LIFE The Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Councils of Wells #9782 and Kennebunk #12033 will begin their annual baby bottle drive this weekend. Bottles will be available for pick-up in the narthexes of both churches. Fill the bottles with change, bills, or checks (made out to K of C) and return them before Mass to the drop-off boxes. Empty bottles will be available to continue the process. All proceeds will be given to the Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center located in Sanford. The organization is a non-profit corporation of volunteers who want to help solve the problems of an unplanned pregnancy and plan a meaningful life. Adults: $8.00; 13-17: $7.00; 12 & Under: Free The Best Breakfast in Town! 6