Holy Spirit Parish January 13, 2019 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 www.facebook.com/holyspiritmaine www.holyspiritme.org
Holy Spirit Parish Gospel Meditation: The Baptism of the Lord Think of what it's like to wait a long time. Can you imagine what it would be like to wait for centuries? No one person lives that long, of course. But for the Israelites, they had heard the stories from generation to generation. They had been conquered time and time again, and now "the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. They had been waiting for a Messiah, one who did miraculous deeds and said profound things; someone aglow with the glory of God. We all know what it's like to hope and be disappointed. But what if your hopes were fulfilled? That day at the Jordan River, an audience had gathered. Among the crowd for baptism was an unknown man. Perhaps he was dirty from weeks in the desert. His hands had the calloused palms of a tradesman, a carpenter. He and John the Baptist may have embraced with the familiarity of the cousins they were. This man wades into the Jordan for a good, solid dunking. As he rises from the water, the One who breathed life into Adam gasps for air like any other man. But then "heaven was opened." The clouds in the sky part miles above. "And the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove." An apparition with substance sails through the sky. It exudes gentleness and power all at once. "And a voice came from heaven, 'You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Can you imagine the sight? For the crowd, there is no doubting what they have seen, who they have seen. Can you imagine this encounter with our God who keeps His promises? What are you waiting for? Many thanks to all in the Parish who were so kind in giving cards and gifts during this Christmas season. It is greatly appreciated! Hoping 2019 brings you and yours many blessings. As always, I will continue to pray for all of you. Once again, thank you! Fr. Fred Morse Catholic Q & A Why do we baptize infants when the Bible says "repent and be baptized"? How can an infant repent? When you take a trip, you do not wait until you run out of gas before you fill the tank...at least not on purpose! You fill your tank and pack your bags as you anticipate a trouble-free journey. We can make a similar case for the baptism of children as they begin their spiritual journey. In the early church, only adults were baptized when they professed faith in Jesus as the Messiah. As the church grew, children were baptized and raised in faith. Baptism was the first sacrament of initiation, followed by confirmation and holy Communion. The Bible does not limit baptism to adults. Several passages point to infant baptism. Jesus said "Let the children come to me and do not hinder them," while Paul would baptize people "and their household." He did not limit baptism to adults. None of the early Church Fathers wrote that the practice was wrong or that a formal act of repentance was a necessary step. If anything, our whole life is an act of repentance, a continual struggle to turn from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. We believe that baptism is more than a symbolic act of faith. It forgives original sin as well as personal sin, and brings us into the church, where we begin our journey of faith. 2011 Liturgical Publications Inc The Holy Spirit Parish Pastoral Council has teamed up with the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Social Life to continue bringing faith community and education events to the parish. Entitled Journey in Faith adult formation with separate sessions for children, these events are geared toward adult faith formation, but there are also separate children s sessions. All are welcome! Our mission, as Catholics, is to grow closer to Jesus and to share His story with others. These sessions enable us to learn more while evangelizing one another as a faith family. An informational brochure, containing the schedule, information, and brief biographies of the speakers for the adult sessions for the remaining four events, is available in the narthex of each church. The next Journey in Faith event will take place next Sunday, January 20, at 3 PM at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk. The topic will be Initiation Sacraments, presented for the adult session by Lori Dahlhoff, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation for the Diocese of Portland. 2
Wells/Kennebunk/Ogunquit Monday: Tuesday: MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND: January 12-13 4:00 PM (K) Shirley Connor by Bill & Mary Colombo 4:00 PM (W) Catherine Lynch Alie by Stephen & Becky McAdoo 8:00 AM (K) Edward Minague by Bob Convery 9:00 AM (W) Joan Stanley by Cal Conniff & the Stanley family 10:00 AM (K) For the people 11:00 AM (W) Anastasia Pricenski by Diane O Neil WEEKDAYS: January 14-18 8:00 AM (W) Mary Carbone by Joy Cronin 9:00 AM (K) John Bietkreitz by Bill & Mary Barry 8:00 AM (W) Richmond Yorke & Marie Houck by Sheila Yorke 9:00 AM (K) Maria Caminos by Mary Grady 10:30 AM Mass at River Ridge Wednesday:8:00 AM (W) Yolanda Crimmins by Nancy Legere 9:00 AM (K) Julius Palmero by the family Thursday: Friday: 8:00 AM (W) Kevin O Neil by his wife 9:00 AM (K) Daniel Dreyer by Michael & Pam Corsie 8:00 AM (W) Mr. Joseph Julian by Susan 9:00 AM (K) Butch Welch by Priscilla Welch NEXT WEEKEND: January 19-20 4:00 PM (K) Mathe Ann Haubert by the family 4:00 PM (W) For our parishioners 8:00 AM (K) Chau Nguyen by Priscilla Russell 9:00 AM (W) Darlene Bois by Richard Bois 10:00 AM (K) Arthur LeBlanc, Jr., by Vince Gallucci 11:00 AM (W) Gloria Maiette by Peggy & Norm Nunan ~Rest in Peace~ Anne Theriault Mass Location Key: (K) St. Martha, Kennebunk (W) St. Mary s, Wells God, who are unity in three holy persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-- you have called us to live in peace with all people. You have also called us to work toward unity in purpose to spread the Gospel to all nations. Graciously give us the courage and strength to work toward unity, and act toward each other as brothers and sisters. We ask this in the unity of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. 3 CELEBRANT SCHEDULE January 19-20 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 SACRAMENTS Baptism: To register, call Diane O Neil at (207) 646-5605. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3-3:30 PM (or upon request), at both St. Martha and St. Mary Churches. 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. For more information, or to make an appointment for any sacrament, please call the office at 207-646-5605. Those seeking to join the Church or wanting to know more about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, call Rosanne Smith at 207-985-6252. Prayer Line Requests may be made to Aline Saunders at alinesauders@roadrunner.com or 207-985-9214. Homebound Parishioners wishing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at home, please call the office at 646-5605.
The Baptism of the Lord THE WEEK AHEAD January 13-20 St. Martha Church Faith Formation - 9 AM RCIA - 10 AM S Anon - 7 PM Monday: Charismatic Prayer Group - 9:30 AM Centering Prayer Group - 6:00 PM Tuesday: Blood Drive - 1 PM Cursillo - 4 PM Wednesday: Ignatian Exercises Weight Watchers Thursday: Surviving Divorce - 7 PM Faith Sharing - 7 PM Friday: Faith Sharing - 9:30 AM Produce Pantry Monday: Tuesday: Reconciliation - 3 PM No Faith Formation RCIA - 10 AM Journey in Faith - 3 PM S Anon - 7 PM St. Mary Church Faith Formation - 10 AM Coffee & donuts after Masses Faith Formation - 3:45 PM Bereavement Quilting - 9 AM Catholicism - 1 PM Wednesday: Bible Study - 10 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry - 11 AM Spiritual Study Group - 7 PM Thursday: Friday: Food Pantry - 1 PM AA - 7:30 PM AA - 8 AM Reconciliation - 3 PM No Faith Formation K of C family breakfast after Masses Steppin Out in Faith Leave your Christmas decorations on display for the entire Christmas season which continues until the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord on January 13. Weekly Offertory Report Christmas Collection $ 19,576.00 Envelopes (327) $ 8,379.45 Loose $ 11,196.55 December 29-30 Collection $ 10,539.00 We Share (31) $ 2,727.00 Total Offertory $ 13,266.00 Tithe $ 928.62 Envelopes (306) $ 6,388.35 Loose $ 4,150.65 2018 Holy Spirit Parish Catholic Appeal Total as of January 3, 2019 - $125,271 Goal - $129,482 % Goal - 97% In addition to your regular weekly offering, you may donate to special collections through WE SHARE. 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! St. Martha s Community Pantry needs: beef stew, tuna fish, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce. St. Mary s Ecumenical Food Pantry needs: ground coffee, juice, mayonnaise, tomato paste, chowder, pudding. Offertory Envelopes Effective this year, offertory envelopes will be mailed to parishioners. These mailings will occur on a quarterly basis. 4
The Baptism of the Lord 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) Catholicism is a 10-week study series by Bishop Barron. It takes the viewer around the world and deep into the Catholic Faith. This study series can be illuminating by its spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture which claims more than one billion of the earth s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mystery of Catholicism is revealed. The Catholicism series will begin at St. Mary Church in Wells this Tuesday, January 15, at 1 PM, and at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk this Thursday, January 17, at 6:30 PM. To register, please call Rosanne at 207-9856252. 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. Annulment Information Representatives of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Portland will provide information and answer questions regarding the annulment concept and process. This will take place at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk in the Church Hall on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 6:30 PM. All interested Catholics are invited to attend and learn more. To ensure sufficient space, as well as enough hand-outs, if you plan on attending, please contact Frank at f.h.patch@gmail.com or 207-337-2076, Pilgrimage to Greece & Turkey in the Footsteps of St. Paul Join Fr. Tom Murphy in October 2019, following in the footsteps of St. Paul. Afterwards, enjoy a three-day cruise of the Greek Islands and Turkey. Breakfasts and dinners are included, as well as lunches while cruising. Call Teena at Dube Travel Leaders at 800-879-3823, or check the narthexes of the churches for a brochure. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ January 21 5
January 13, 2018 Holy Spirit Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the downstairs parlor at St. Mary Church. The next meeting will be this Wednesday, January 16. FMI, or if you know of someone who would benefit from a shawl, please call Sue at 646-8217, or Verna at 646-4543. Bereavement Quilting The Bereavement Quilting Group meets 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) 801-2054, or just show up! Charismatic Prayer Group St. Martha Church, Kennebunk, 9:45 AM, the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. FYI, contact Dan Mahoney @ 207-317-7646. 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 each month. For more information, please contact Kat Boucher at 207-216-7839 or lkmb@roadrunner.com, or go to www.mainecursillo.org. CENTERING PRAYER The Centering Prayer groups meet at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk on the first & third Mondays of every month at 9:45 AM, and the second & fourth Mondays of every month at 6 PM. FMI, call Reg at 207-604-8098. The Recovery Prayer Group for the Opiate Crisis meets at St. Mary s, 5:30-6:30 PM, the 1st & 3rd Mondays of every month. FMI: Cornelia Stockman at 207-468-4586 or Leona Regan- Dolan at 508-308-4819. Family Breakfast Buffet St. Mary Church Hall ~ Sunday, January 20, after Masses ~ pancakes, scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, various beverages Adults: $8 Ages 6-10: $5 Pre-schoolers: Free Cash Calendar The Knights of Columbus at both churches are holding a winter cash calendar raffle. Tickets are $10 each; if you purchase ten tickets, you get one free. Net proceeds benefit the Knights and the Parish. Tickets are available before and after Masses in the narthex of each church. Calendars also have redeemable coupons from local merchants. The calendars also make great gifts for family, friends, and service providers! 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 Items being submitted for bulletin approval must be provided by Friday at noon (seven days prior to the weekend being requested). Please email Mark Reeth at mark.reeth@portlanddiocese.org. 6