Holy Spirit Parish March 11, 2018 www.holyspiritme.org https://www.facebook.com/holyspiritmaine/. Monday, March 19 - St. Mary, Wells Tuesday, March 20 - St. Martha, Kennebunk Wednesday, March 21 - St. Mary, Wells Thursday, March 22 - St. Martha, Kennebunk All evenings are from 6 to 7 PM.
Holy Spirit Parish HOLY SPIRIT PARISH PASSOVER SEDER Thursday, March 22 at 6 PM in St. Mary s Church Hall FMI: Marla Blackwell, 467-0956 The festival of Passover and the Seder, in particular, celebrate the Jews independence as a people who went from slavery to freedom, and from belonging to redemption. Through the Seder, the story of the people of Israel is passed on from one generation to the next. It is a story not only of slavery and the bitterness of life but, also, a story of the dignity of Israel and its choice by God as His chosen people. Come and hear the story! You will enjoy an evening filled with prayer, song, fun, and food. Sign up in the narthex, and a place with all the traditional foods will be set for you. Please bring a covered main dish (no pork) or a dessert. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays, March 9 & March 16, Stations at St. Mary s in Wells will be at 12 Noon, followed by a Lenten luncheon. Stations at St. Martha s in Kennebunk will be at 6 PM, preceded by a Lenten supper at 5 PM. Friday, March 23, Live Stations of the Cross will take place at St. Mary s at 6:30 PM. Good Friday, March 30, Stations of the Cross will take place at both churches at 3 PM. TRIDUUM SCHEDULE LENTEN RESOURCES ON DIOCESAN WEBSITE The Diocese of Portland has a section on its website to assist us during our Lenten journey. They include a Lenten calendar, faith formation and Scripture reflections, retreat information, ways to share our gifts, and Lenten messages from Pope Francis. The site, www.portlanddiocese.org/lentresources, will be updated throughout Lent. Lent continues until the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, March 29. Good Friday, March 30, is a day of fast and abstinence (from meat) in the universal Church. All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence (from meat) in the Church in the United States. March 29: Thursday of the Lord s Supper, 7 PM at St. Martha s March 30: Friday of the Passion of the Lord, 7 PM at St. Martha s March 31: The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, 8 PM at St. Mary s...is a way for Catholics to live Lent. The program provides an opportunity for us to live in solidarity with our poorest and most vulnerable brothers and sisters through the three Lenten pillars of praying, fasting, and almsgiving. When we put money in our rice bowls, we are making a difference. What we give for Lent might change lives! Rice bowls will be available throughout most of the Lenten season. The Law of Abstinence - Binds Catholics aged 14 and older. The Law of Fasting - Binds Catholics aged 18 and over, until the beginning of their 60th year (through age 59). This Sunday 2
CELEBRANT SCHEDULE Wells/Kennebunk March 17/18 4:00 PM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Manship 4:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Mellone 8:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Mellone 9:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Manship 10:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Mellone 11:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Manship Schedule subject to change. Reconciliation on Saturdays 3-3:30 PM at St. Martha s & St. Mary s MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND March 10/11 Saturday: 4:00 PM (K) Nancy Marie Buxto by Pat Gamble 4:00 PM (W) Stephen Woodhead by the Chevrette Family 8:00 AM (K) For the people 9:00 AM (W) Fr. Patrick Erwin by Leslie MacDonald 10:00 AM (K) Monica Meenan by her family 11:00 AM (W) Pamela Ann Roberge by Sharon Roberge Carey & Catherine Gwiazoa WEEKDAYS March 12-16 Monday: 8:00 AM (W) Craig Sabourin by Joy Cronin 9:00 AM (K) Brendan McShane by Marnee & Margaret Weiss Tuesday: 8:00 AM (W) Anita Johnson by Shirley, Roberta, Susan, and Norman 9:00 AM (K) Laura Nadeau by Ruth & Bobby Shrader 10:30 AM Mass - Kennebunk Nursing Home Wednesday: 8:00 AM (W) Andrew Ross by Jennifer, Steve, & Elizabeth 9:00 AM (K) Frank Budreau by Mary Foster Thursday: 8:00 AM (W) Fr. Patrick Irwin by Joanne & John Anderson 9:00 AM (K) Elizabeth Condon by Mary Grady Friday: 8:00 AM (W) Anita Johnson by Shirley, Roberta, Susan, & Norman 9:00 AM (K) Barbara Hennessy by Bob & Ruth Shrader NEXT WEEKEND March 17/18 Saturday: 4:00 PM (K) Alan Turnage by Rachel & Paul Turnage 4:00 PM (W) Joe Sheehan by Maggie 8:00 AM (K) Leo Bourque by Denise Walker 9:00 AM (W) Bernard Miller by Carolyn & Bob Houston & family 10:00 AM (K) Will Fulford by Lynn Domaschko, Zander & Katja Kosmala 11:00 AM (W) For our parishioners Rest in Peace Armand Legere February 24/25 Collection $ 11,598.00 We Share (19) $ 787.00 Total Offertory $ 12,385.00 Tithe $ 866.00 Envelopes (353) $ 7,357.00 Loose $ 4,241.00 This weekend s second collection will be for Catholic Relief Services. Your support gives aid to victims of persecution and natural disasters, provides legal services to poor immigrants, and advocates for the powerless. 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. 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! 3
Fourth Sunday of Lent Monday: Tuesday: THE WEEK AHEAD March 11-18 St. Martha s Church Faith Formation Classes - 9 AM Coffee & donuts after both Masses K of C Recollection - 2 PM S Anon - 7 PM K of C Officers Meeting - 6:30 PM Centering Prayer Follow-up - 6:30 PM Cursillo - 4 PM K of C Meeting - 7 PM Wednesday: Ignatian Exercises Weight Watchers - 5:30 PM Thursday: Revelation - 6 PM Choir - 6-8 PM Faith Sharing - 7 PM Friday: Saturday: Monday: Tuesday: Produce Pantry Lenten Meal - 5 PM Stations of the Cross - 6 PM Reconciliation - 3 PM Faith Formation Classes - 9 AM S Anon - 7 PM St. Mary s Church Girl Scout Sunday - 9 AM Mass Faith Formation Classes - 10 AM Coffee & donuts after both Masses Faith Formation - 3:45 PM Bereavement Quilting - 9 AM Revelation - 1 PM Wednesday: Bible Study - 10 AM Thursday: Red Cross Blood Drive - 12-5 PM Food Pantry - 1 PM Friday: Stations of the Cross - 12 noon Lenten Luncheon following the Stations AA - 7:30 PM Saturday: AA - 8 AM Reconciliation - 3 PM St. Patrick s Day Dinner-Dance K of C Breakfast after both Masses Faith Formation Classes - 10 AM Steppin Out in Faith Pray with someone privately or in a small group. St. Martha s Community Pantry Needs pancake mix, pancake syrup, jelly, peanut butter, small jars of mayonnaise. St. Mary s Ecumenical Food Pantry needs small sugar, small flour, baked beans, small mayonnaise, Jiffy mix, shampoo. How to Become a Catholic The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) The parish welcomes those seeking fuller participation in the life of the Church. FMI, contact Rosanne at 207-985-6252 or Rosanne.smith@portlanddiocese.org. Holy Spirit Prayer Shawl Ministry meets monthly to knit/crochet and offer prayers over the shawls, so as to pass along personal petitions and intentions for the recipients. Join us on Wednesday, March 21, at 11 AM in the downstairs parlor at St. Mary s Church. FMI, or if you know of someone who would benefit from a shawl, call Sue at 646-8217 or Verna at 646-4543. Marie Joseph Spiritual Center Biddeford Pool, Maine March 16-18 Light in Darkness: God s Presence in Hope and Love ~Beverley Fournier, MA, MTS, MDiv~ This retreat centers on the experience of God s presence in hope and love in the midst of our deepest trials and darkest times. Through guided meditation, Lectio Divina, gentle reflective sharing and song, we will seek to ease and quiet our brokenness in an attempt to fully embrace the mystery of God s presence in our lives. FMI and to register, call 207-284-5671 or visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org ($220 for private room; $200 for shared room). 4
March 11, 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 04090 (207) 646-5605 FAX (207) 646-9437 St. Martha s Church 30 Portland Rd. Kennebunk ME 04043 (207) 985-6252 FAX (207) 985-7740 All Saints Church 45 School St. Ogunquit, ME 03907 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) 646-5605. 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 646-5605. 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. GOSPEL MEDITATION March 11, 2018 4th Sunday of Lent "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish, but might have eternal life." But if Christ has come, why is the world so challenging? Why is the world still, to our eyes, being carried off in a proverbial hand basket? Jesus' response is a deeply personal one. "This is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light." Patterns arise, habits are formed, and systems become engrained, but each is the result of an interconnected web of human choices. Where do we stand? Our answers, perhaps, vary from week to week, hour to hour, missed traffic light to spilled coffee to teenage child's rebellion. The world isn't perfect because we aren't perfect. Our parish is flawed because we're flawed. Our families need work because every one of us needs to be converted. Christianity is a process, not a destination! This Sunday, Jesus invites us to consider our own lives. Where in our own lives do we prefer darkness to light? What flaws are we trying to hide? Humbly acknowledge those places today. Ask God for the grace to be transformed. Share with your spouse or a friend where you'd like to improve this week. "Whoever loves truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." Parish Registration/Update Name(s): Street: City: Zip: Phone: Phone: E-mail: 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 drop it in the collection basket, mail to Holy Spirit Parish, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME, 04090, or e-mail to stmarywells@myfairpoint.net 5
Fourth Sunday of Lent Bereavement Quilting Group Meets 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) 801-2054, or just show up! St. Thomas School - Sanford, Maine Accreditation - We are pleased to announce that we have earned continuing accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school community was commended for its commitment to the accreditation process and continuous improvement, as well as for being true to its mission. If you are considering a Catholic education for your child, we invite you to come in for an interview and tour of the school. Call Joanne Cusack at 324-5832 to make an appointment to visit St. Thomas School. BREAKFAST SUNDAY PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of Southern Maine, located on Thornton Avenue in Saco, belongs to all parishioners in Southern Maine. You are invited to stop in spontaneously; ideally, however, there will be two people every hour every day. You can choose your day and time, commit for a year, a month, or be a substitute. Please prayerfully consider supporting this mission.. FMI, contact Virginia at 207-432-1151 or vcalve@maine.rr.com Knights in Action MARCH 11th 2-5:30 PM at St. Martha s Day of Recollection SIGN UP TODAY The Knights of Columbus will be serving their monthly breakfast at St. Mary s after both Masses on March 18. The Diocesan Flu Protocol remains in effect. There is no general distribution of cups of Precious Blood, except on weekends for those who are not able to receive the host due to allergies. Thank you. BULLETIN DEADLINE All inserts for the bulletin must be submitted by 12 noon on Fridays. Holidays change the deadline. Contact Mark Reeth at 646-5605 or mark.reeth@portlanddiocese.org. 6