Pentecost Sunday - May 20, 2018 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Immaculate Conception - Calais St. James - Baileyville St. Joseph - Eastport St. Ann - Peter Dana Point St. John - Pembroke St. Ann - Pleasant Point Mailing Address: P.O. Box 898, Calais, ME 04619 Office Address: 31 Calais Ave., Calais, ME 04619 Telephone: 4540680 Fax: 4540681 Parish Office Email: stktparish@portlanddiocese.org Diocesan Home Page: http://www.portlanddiocese.org St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish App Visit MyParish.com to download on Smart Phones or Apple products. Pastor Father Kevin J. Martin 4540680, ext. 2 kevin.martin@portlanddiocese.org Our Office Manager / Bookkeeper Cheryl Amber 4540680, ext. 3 Cheryl.amber@portlanddiocese.org Our Business Coordinator Kathy Lawrence 4540680 kathy.lawrence@ortlanddiocese.org Our Faith Formation Coordinators Mary White St. James 4273481 Kathy Smith Immaculate Conception 4542935 Sr. Carol Letourneau Sr. Aline Roy Peter Dana Point Pleasant Point 7962359 4540337 Native American Pastoral Life Coordinator Jillian Mendoza Indian Township 7962653 Jillian.mendoza@portlanddiocese.org Our Christian Initiation / R.C.I.A. Leaders Lisa Howard 2148381 Our Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm St. James Baileyville 5:30 pm St. Ann Peter Dana Point Sunday 8:30 am Immaculate Conception Calais 10:30 am St. Joseph Eastport 12:30 pm St. John Pembroke Our Readings Week of May 20, 2018 May 20 Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor. 12:3-7,12-13 / John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 May 21 James 3:13-18 / Mark 9:14-29 May 22 James 4:1-10 / Mark 9:30-37 May 23 James 4:13-17 / Mark 9:38-40 May 24 James 5:1-6 / Mark 9:41-50 May 25 James 5:9-12 / Mark 10:1-12 May 26 James 5:13-20 / Mark 10:13-16 May 27 Deuteronomy 4:32-34,39-40 / Romans 8:14-17 / Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me." John 15:26 Our Parish Office Hours Open Monday thru Thursday 8am12noon, 12:304:00pm Closed Friday Welcome to Our Parish! Thank you for worshipping with us. If you have not already registered with our parish, please contact us. Registration forms are also available in our sacristies at all our parish churches. Also, if you have moved or changed address, please contact us at 4540680 or email us at: stktparish@portlanddiocese.org so that we can keep our records current. Thanks! Woliwon! Sacraments of Initiation Baptism: Call Fr. Kevin at the office ahead of time to arrange details and preparation. Confirmation: Call the office to learn more about our process of preparation. Eucharist: See Mass Schedule. For a homebound visit or sick call, please call the parish office or Fr. Kevin. Sacraments of Healing Reconciliation: Saturday afternoon from 3:00 3:45pm at St. Joseph; Sunday morning from 7:45 8:15am at ICC or call Fr. Kevin for an appointment Anointing of the Sick: Please call Father Kevin at the parish office for an appointment. Sacraments of Vocation Marriage: Contact Fr. Kevin at least one year prior to the date of your intended wedding. Holy Orders If you think God is calling you, call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at 2077736471 or email at vocations@portlanddiocese.org. Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations FMI about Consecrated Life: Sr. Rita Mae Bissonnette at 7736471 or via email: RitaMae.Bissonnette@portlanddiocese.org Like us on Facebook! St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish On our page we post information and upcoming events. Spread the word!
From the Desk of Fr. Kevin Happy Pentecost! Come Holy Spirit! Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ruth Maloney, who died recently and for the consolation of her family and friends. + Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen This past Saturday, May 19th we celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist for our nine candidates. We extend our sincere best wishes to you and your families. Zachary Burtt; Parker Redding Cole; Rhys Coleman Dilio; Quinn Fleming; Maddison Hoyt; Sadie McPhee; Isaiah Nicholas; Noah Podschlne; Emmanuel Richey May the Holy Spirit fill your lives with His holy gifts and may your love for the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist deepen and grow as you continue your journey of faith. This coming week I will be away at the Annual Clergy Institute where the diocesan clergy gather for retreat, workshops, prayer and fellowship. Please keep us in prayer these coming days. Have a blessed week! St. Kateri Parish Prayer Line Ministry Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am asking for another member of our Parish to please take over the SKT Parish Prayer Line Ministry as I am not able to continue with it. There have been many very kind and caring people who helped me get it off the ground and I thank each and every one of you. People being prayed for are so very grateful and have let me know. Continued Blessings on them, Father Kevin and all of our Parish. I will continue to pray for all. Bless you all for caring and praying for others. Sincerely,Patricia Nugent As part of the Joy of the Family initiative, a specific theme featured in Amoris Laetitia ( The Joy of Love ) will be highlighted each month. A release will highlight the theme including opening and closing prayers, a reading, a passage from Amoris Laetitia, a contemplate section, intercessions, weekly suggestions for practical activities, and a reflection from an individual or individuals who possess a special personal connection to the monthly theme. For June 2018, the theme is the Joy of Being a Father. The monthly resources are available at: www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/ JoyFamilyJune2018.pdf. For a list of upcoming themes, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/ JoyFamilyMonthlyThemes. It is hoped developing these themes will help the faithful understand the teachings in Amoris Laetitia and inspire us all to integrate these teachings in our daily lives. A special Joy of the Family section is on the diocesan webpage www.portlanddiocese.org/joy-of-family. Do you know someone who is interested in exploring or learning more about the Catholic Faith? Visit the website www.catholicscomehome.org to find helpful answers and great resources. If you know of anyone who would like to prepare for Baptism, Full Communion into the Catholic Church, or other sacraments, call the office at 454-0680. Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. St. Augustine Food Pantries and Thrift Store 3WD4TQ
Finance and Administration For our 2017-2018 budget, our parish needs a weekly average of $3,750.00. If you are away for a weekend or cannot attend Mass, please remember your weekly offering as it does help us maintain our parish budget. May 13 - $4,059.25 Ascension $708.00 Thank you for your regular and faithful support! FMI about our Faith Formation programs or if you know of any young people who desire the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Confirmation, Eucharist) please contact: Mary White St. James 4273481 Kathy Smith Immaculate Conception 4542935 Sr. Carol Letourneau Peter Dana Point 7962359 Sr. Aline Roy Pleasant Point 4540337 No Scheduled Adoration This Week To Schedule a Mass Intention - Please use a Mass Intention envelope and make $10.00 check payable to SKT parish. In the memo line indicate whom the Mass Intention is being offered for. Masses will be offered either on a weekday or a weekend. Thank you! Weekly Prayer for Priests May 20 Bishop Joseph J. Gerry OSB May 21 Rev. Robert Parent and Rev. Robert Tumwekwase May 22 Msgr. Paul Stefako and Rev. Stephen Concannon May 23 Rev. Roger Chabot and Rev. Rudolph Leveille May 24 Rev. James Roy and V.Rev, Louis Phillips May 25 Rev. Robert Lariviere and Rev. Thank Nguyen May 26 Rev. Paul Coughlin and Rev. Augustine Nellery Sanctuary Candles - May 20 through May 26 ICC - Parrish Young by Janet Wooding St. James - SKT Parishioners St. Joseph - A Special Intention At each of our churches, we have a Sanctuary Candle that burns near the tabernacle. A candle can be offered for a particular or special intention and a donation of $5.00 is given for a one week period. To offer a special intention for the sanctuary candle at Immaculate Conception, St. James or St. Joseph, please contact Cheryl at the parish office. Please join us in Praying the Rosary. All Welcome! Mon. mornings 9:30 am Immaculate Conception Mon. evenings 6:30 pm St. Ann, Peter Dana Point Tues. mornings 10:00 am St. Joseph, Eastport Thurs. mornings 9:30 am Immaculate Conception Thurs. mornings 10:30 am Washington Place, Calais Sat. afternoons 3:25pm St. James, Baileyville Mass Schedule - May 19 through May 27 DAY DATE TIME PLACE MASS INTENTION SAT. May 19 4:00 pm St. James - Baileyville Brother William Drotar by St. James Ladies Sodality SAT. May 19 5:30 pm St. Ann - Peter Dana Point G.E. Dana by the Estate SUN. May 20 8:30 am Imm. Conception - Calais Helen Beaulieu by Louise Beaulieu SUN. May 20 10:30 am St. Joseph - Eastport David Stanley by Frances Miliano SUN. May 20 12:30 pm St. John - Pembroke The Parishioners of St. Kateri Tekakwitha MON. May 21 NO MASS NO MASS TUES. May 22 NO MASS NO MASS WED. May 23 NO MASS NO MASS THUR. May 24 NO MASS NO MASS FRI. May 25 9:00 am Imm. Conception - Calais Gabriela Bidlack by Marie and David Orrell SAT. May 26 4:00 pm St. James - Baileyville Anne White by Mary and Paula SAT. May 26 5:30 pm St. Ann - Peter Dana Point St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parishioners SUN. May 27 8:30 am Imm. Conception - Calais Vincent and Rita Donaldson by the Podschlne Family SUN. May 27 10:30 am St. Joseph - Eastport Hazel LaJuene by Mary Davis SUN. May 27 12:30 pm St. John - Pembroke Msgr. Robert Lavoie by Fr. Kevin Martin
Knights of Columbus - Council 149 Bingo! Monday Nights at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 4:30pm. Games start @ 6:30pm, need Knights to Volunteer! Monday nights - May 21, 28, June 4,11,18,25 We invite all Catholic Men to join our St. Croix Knights of Columbus Council #149, see Father Kevin, or any other Knight! May 20 th Monthly Pot Luck & Social 5:00 PM at the Knights Hall, all Knights and their family and Friends invited! May 26th Have all Knights of Columbus Flags out in area cemeteries for Memorial Day, on the 28 th. June 3rd Business Meeting: 4 th Degree meets at 6:00 PM, and the Council meets at 6:30 PM Election of Officers If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or you want to learn more about the Catholic faith, please call: Fr. Kevin Martin 4540680 Lisa Howard 2148381 Rite for Christian Initiation for Adults - Do you know someone who is interested in exploring or learning more about the Catholic Faith? We have started the process for people who are exploring our Catholic Faith. Our inquirers and team members meet each Monday evening to explore aspects of our faith heritage and introduce the people to our faith. If you know of anyone who would desire to explore the faith with us, please contact Fr. Kevin or Lisa as soon as possible so that we can reach out to them. Children Sharing the Gospel One day one of your best friends may move away, and you won't see him every day. You can still stay close to your friend by talking on the phone, writing letters, or sending e mail messages. Jesus knew he would be leaving. He would not see his friends every day. Jesus promised to send his Spirit to them. When they were confused, the Spirit would show them the truth. When they missed him, Jesus would send them messages by the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit, Jesus could always stay close to his friends. Prayer God, thank you for sending your Spirit so I can stay close to Jesus, too. Something to Draw Draw a picture of God's Spirit whispering in your ear. Mission for the Week Before you sit down to read a Bible story, ask God to send his Spirit to help you. When you listen carefully to God's word, the Spirit can send you a special message from Jesus!
St. Kateri Parish Goal for 2018 - $39,518.00 Parishioners of St. Kateri Parish have a long history of showing their commitment to the Diocese of Portland by supporting the Catholic Appeal. Many thanks to all parish families who have made a pledge to the 2018 Catholic Appeal. If you have not done so, please consider helping is meet our goal and give prayerful consideration to this important request from our Bishop. The Appeal funds the agencies and ministries that support thousands of our brothers and sisters in need across the state of Maine. For our area, many benefit directly from our generosity, especially as a parish and through those vital ministries that support our local people. We hope that you will respond generously. Thank you in advance for your participation in this vitally important initiative. The strength of the family lies in its capacity to love and to teach how to love. - Pope Francis Prayer for the Success of the 2018 Catholic Appeal Lord Jesus Christ, Your goodness is without measure. The gifts you bestow on me are countless. You continuously pour out your grace on me and those in my life. I am forever grateful. Strengthen your family of faith, Lord, so each person we encounter may feel your love through our actions. In all that we do, conform us always to your holy will. Through the intercession and example of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, help us always to be as loving to others as they were to you. I make this prayer in your Holy Name. Amen.