Holy Spirit Parish November 4, 2018 Our Parish Churches St. Mary Church 236 Eldridge Rd. Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-5605 FAX (207) 646-9437 Weekday Mass: 8 AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 9 & 11 AM St. Martha Church 30 Portland Rd. Kennebunk ME 04043 (207) 985-6252 FAX (207) 985-7740 Weekday Mass: 9 AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 PM; Sunday 8 & 10 AM Confessions at both Churches Saturdays 3-3:30 PM All Saints Church 45 School St. Ogunquit, ME 03907 (Closed for the season) Our Parish Staff Father Fred Morse, Pastor Deacon Darrell Blackwell Offices Diane W. O Neil, Manager Rosanne Smith Ruth Shrader Paula Moses Communications Kurtis Grant Mark Reeth Facilities Management Timothy Gallant, Supervisor Dean Robinson Faith Formation Carolyn F. Houston, Director Rosanne Smith, Adult Education Liturgical Music Mark Reeth, Coordinator Lisa White, Choir Director 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time www.facebook.com/holyspiritmaine www.holyspiritme.org
Holy Spirit Parish Gospel Meditation "You are not far from the kingdom of God." What does it mean to be close to God's kingdom? In today's Gospel, Jesus is in a dialogue with teachers of the law. They know well the Law of Moses, with its complex codes, expectations, and punishments. What will Jesus say? "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength... You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus effortlessly distills all the books of law into two commands. The simplicity of the Gospel message doesn't mean it's easy to follow. Far from it! The simplicity of the Gospel indicates its totality. Anything that requires the passions of our heart, the choice of our soul, the reason in our mind, or the strength of our body - all of this ought to be animated by love. As you can imagine, that means pretty much everything! The love of God and love of neighbor is meant to flow into our entire lives. The Gospel can appear complicated because life is complicated. Not every outcast is easy to love. We lack the knowledge or compassion to heal everyone who suffers. Personal sacrifice is not always noticed or valued. In the face of the unknown, fear can be easier than faith. Life's circumstances can seem like obstacles to God's love, not opportunities. And yet Jesus' command still stands. As you reflect this week, examine those areas where it's easy to love. Thank God for them! But take some time to consider the people and circumstances that challenge you. Ask God to show you what it means to love there. How is He inviting you to enlarge your heart, strengthen your soul, open your mind, and persevere in your strength? How is He inviting you to love? This weekend, at all Masses at St. Mary Church in Wells, we return to the four cups for distribution of the Precious Blood during Communion, as we traditionally do through the winter months. November: The Month of Remembrance The month of November is the traditional season for Catholics to remember all those who have gone before them marked by the sign of faith. Following the Solemnity of All Saints that remembers all those who have lived the life of faith with integrity and are now one with the Lord in heaven, we celebrated All Souls Day on November 2. This day of prayer for the dead provides the opportunity for us to surround our beloved dead with our prayers, especially through the Eucharistic celebration, as we companion them on their journey to the Father. Each of us will be touched by the reality of death in the course of our journey of faith. We have all experienced the painful leave-taking of a loved one in death as we prepare for our own going forth through death to eternal life in Christ. The funeral rites of our Church help us to remember that no one truly dies alone, but is accompanied by the community of believers as eternity opens for each one of us. The reformed liturgy of our Church, and particularly its funeral rites, provide opportunities for family and friends of the deceased to actively enter into this moment of passage as we shape a truly fitting farewell for our loved ones. Please enter the names of deceased loved ones into the Books of Remembrance in front of the ambos at both St. Martha and St. Mary Churches. 2 Tuesday, November 6 The Diocese of Portland urges all Catholics, who are eligible, to register and vote. The Catholic bishops of the US offer Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. This document focuses on the political responsibility of Catholics and serves as a guide for voters. The document is available at: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship. Thank you for exercising your rights and duties as participants in our democracy.
Wells/Kennebunk/Ogunquit Saturday: Sunday: MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND: November 3-4 4:00 PM (K) Leslie Dawson by Joan Dawson 4:00 PM (W) Rosemarie Tocci by Margaret & Mary Stone 8:00 AM (K) For the parishioners 9:00 AM (W) Denise Brown by Elmer & Fern Brown 10:00 AM (K) Minh Mai & Doi Mai by the family 11:00 AM (W) Richard Burns by Barbara Burns WEEKDAYS: November 5-9 Monday: 8:00 AM (W) Alice Ladyszewski by her daughter 9:00 AM (K) Herb Kowal by his wife, Susan Tuesday: 8:00 AM (W) Gwenn Giles Hoyt by her family 9:00 AM (K) Louis Alofco by Bill & Mary Barry 1:30 PM Mass at Huntington s Common Wednesday: 8:00 AM (W) Dolores McIlmail by Gloria Ryan 9:00 AM (K) John Morgan by the family Thursday: 8:00 AM (W) Eileen Reilly by Theresa Malik 9:00 AM (K) All Souls by Phai Nguyen Friday: 8:00 AM (W) Anastasia Pricenski by Mary & Jim Heenan 9:00 AM (K) Barbara & Bill Hennessy by the family Saturday: Sunday: NEXT WEEKEND: November 10-11 4:00 PM (K) Paul Martel by his wife 4:00 PM (W) Deceased members of the William Kelly K of C Council 8:00 AM (K) Theresa & Stanley Roberts by Nancy Hallczuk 9:00 AM (W) Antonio & Isabella Mamone by their family 10:00 AM (K) David Carter by the family 11:00 AM (W) For our parishioners ~Rest in Peace~ Brenda Crowley Robert Hughes Betty Talbot James Walsh Mass Location Key: (K) St. Martha, Kennebunk (W) St. Mary, Wells PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Chapel of Southern Maine Invites you to its 15th Anniversary Mass Saturday, November 17th 4 PM St. Martha s Church CELEBRANT SCHEDULE November 10-11 4:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Mellone 4:00 PM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 8:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Msgr. Murphy 9:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Morse 10:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Manship 11:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Morse Schedule subject to change. Reconciliation on Saturdays 3-3:30 PM at St. Martha s & St. Mary s The flowers at the altar of St Mary s are in loving memory of Mary Patricia & James Walsh by Peter C. Walsh The sanctuary lamp at St Martha s burns for health and blessings upon Jeannine McCarthy by her family. Banns of Marriage Janet Churchill & James Orcutt, Jr. November 11 @ 2 PM (Wells) If you wish to have your baby baptized, please attend the following class: December 15 at 9 AM St. Martha Church, Kennebunk To register, please call Diane O Neil at (207) 646-5605. St. Martha s Community Pantry needs: beef stew, tuna fish, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, canned chicken. St. Mary s Ecumenical Food Pantry needs: instant coffee, ground coffee, cranberries, beets, baked beans, Jiffy Mix 3
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time THE WEEK AHEAD November 4-11 St. Martha Church Sunday: K of C breakfast - after Masses Family Mass - 10 AM S Anon - 7 PM Monday: Fair Set-up Tuesday: Fair Set-up Wednesday: Fair Set-up Thursday: Fair Set-up Friday: Fair Set-up Saturday: Parish Fair - 9 AM-5 PM Reconciliation - 3 PM Sunday: Parish Fair - 9 AM-1 PM S Anon - 7 PM St. Mary Church Sunday: Coffee & donuts after Masses Family Mass at St. Martha s - 10 AM Monday: No Faith Formation Addiction Recovery Prayer Group - 5:30 PM Tuesday: Bereavement Quilting - 9 AM Wednesday: Bible Study - 10 AM Choir - 6 PM K of C General - 7 PM Spiritual Study Group - 7 PM Thursday: Food Pantry - 1 PM Friday: AA - 7:30 PM Saturday: AA - 8 AM Parish Fair at St. Martha - 9 AM-5 PM Reconciliation - 3 PM Sunday: Parish Fair at St. Martha s - 9 AM-1 PM NO Faith Formation Coffee & donuts after Masses Steppin Out in Faith Send religious cards for Christmas, Easter, and many other occasions Continuing Sunday, December 16th Our parish s second Journey in Faith event will take place on Sunday, December 16, from 3-5 PM. The theme for the event is the Advent & Jesus Family Tree, and will feature Barbara Smith as the adult presenter. Children will enjoy their own separate age-appropriate activities related to the Advent & Jesus Family Tree. The members of the Holy Spirit Parish Pastoral Council, Office of Lifelong Faith Formation, and Parish Social Life hope you will join them for this parish-wide event! October 20-21 Collection $ 12,899.00 We Share (43) $ 1,497.00 Total Offertory $ 14,396.00 Tithe $ 1,007.72 Envelopes (355) $ 7,057.30 Loose $ 5,841.70 World Missions Collection $ 4,660.00 Envelopes (236) $ 2,630.00 Loose $ 2,030.00 2018 Holy Spirit Parish Catholic Appeal Total as of October 25, 2018 - $114,495 Gift Count - 384 2018 Goal - $129,482 % Goal - 88% In addition to your regular weekly offering, you may donate to special collections through WE SHARE. If you are registered in the parish, your gift will be recorded for your tax receipt. 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. Thank you for your ongoing generosity! 4
Christmas Card Cover Contest The Diocese of Portland is seeking a cover art design for the 2018 Christmas card. Any student affiliated with a Catholic parish or school in the Portland diocese may enter. Artwork provided by students will be judged by a committee. Each of the four winners designs will be used on the cover of the 2018 Christmas card. One winner will be selected from each of the following grade groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. The winner s name will be printed on the back of the card, and the winners and their families will be invited to a reception with Bishop Deeley. The cards will be sent to over 10,000 households in the diocese. All entries are due by Friday, November 9, 2018 at 4:30 PM, and require an official entry form. Late entries will not be accepted. More information and the official entry form may be found in the narthex of both churches, on the parish website, and on the parish Facebook page. Recovery Prayer Group for the Opiate Crisis The prayer group meets at St. Mary s from 5:30-6:30 PM, the first and third Mondays of every month. Any items being submitted for approval to be put in the bulletin must be submitted by Friday at noon (7 days before the weekend being requested). The bulletin must be sent for publication early on the Tuesday prior to the weekend requested. Please email Kurtis Grant at grant0341@gmail.com. November 4, 2018 5 Youth Ministry Matthew 25:35 Meal For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; a stranger and you welcomed me... (Matthew 25:35) The Matthew 25:35 Meals put on by the youth ministries of both Holy Spirit and St. Therese of Liseux Parishes are served every second Tuesday of the month at St. Ignatius Church Hall in Sanford from 5:30-6:30 PM. To support this community meal project, gift cards to Hannaford, Walmart, or Shield s Meats in Kennebunk, are welcome. Gift cards help to buy specific items that will definitely be used. All donations should be labeled youth ministry and dropped off at either church site. Support in the form of prayers for volunteers and guests are also appreciated! Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Houston at 985-6252, 646-5605 or at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org. Parish Registration/Update Name (s): Street: City: Zip: Phone: Email: New registration Change of address Change of e-mail 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 place it in the collection basket, or mail to: Holy Spirit Parish, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME, 04090, or e-mail to stmarywells@myfairpoint.net
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Bereavement Quilting Group Quilts used in the face of grief are not only a practice of the past. Numerous quilts were made in the wake of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, demonstrating that quilting in the face of shock and sorrow is a comfort. The Bereavement Quilting Group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9 AM upstairs at St. Mary s. Newcomers are welcome, as are beginner quilters. To join the group or for more information, contact Carol Varano at (508) 801-2054, or just show up! SACRAMENTS Baptism: Please call for an appointment. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3-3:30 PM at both St. Martha and St. Mary Churches, or anytime upon request (please call the office at 207-646-5605 to make an appointment). Matrimony: Please contact the pastor six months prior to the desired wedding 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. If you re seeking to join the Church or desire to know more about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, please call Rosanne Smith at 207-985-6252. Prayer Line Requests: May be made to Aline Saunders at alinesaunders@roadrunner.com or 985-9214. Homebound Parishioners: Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at home, please call the office at 646-5605. Growth in Ministry for Lectors Fall Session: Keeping it Fresh & Crisp Who: All HSP Lectors When: Sunday, November 11, 1-2 PM Where: St. Mary s Church, Wells St. Martha s Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance Sunday, December 2, 2018 The Nonantum Ballroom 95 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME Contact: Marla Blackwell at mrb1649@gmail.com or (207) 467-0956 Social Hour 5:30-6:15 PM Dinner 6:15-10:00 PM $35.00 per person Cash Bar Cursillo is for Catholics who desire a closer walk with Christ with the help & fellowship of like-minded Christians. Please join this monthly gathering of encouragement for the journey: Ultreya, St. Martha Church, 10 AM in the education wing on the second Saturday of the month Next meeting is November 17. For more Cursillo information, please contact Kat Boucher at 207-216-7839 or lkmb@roadrunner.com, or go to www.mainecursillo.org The Holy Spirit Prayer Shawl Ministry invites you to its next meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at 11 AM in the downstairs parlor at St. Mary Church. The ministry meets once a month to knit/crochet and offer prayers over the shawls so as to pass along personal petitions and intentions for the recipients. FMI, or if you know of someone who would benefit from a shawl, please call Sue at 646-8217, or Verna at 646-4543. 6