Holy Spirit Parish September 2, 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 & 6 PM; Sunday 7, 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 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 8:30 & 10 AM (Open through September 9) 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 Sunday, September 16th See page 6 for details.
Holy Spirit Parish Blue Mass GOSPEL MEDITATION 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Judgment tends to have a bad reputation. We often associate it with condemnation and, in the Gospels, we associate it with the Pharisees. Today's Gospel features the Pharisees doing exactly what we expect. "They observed that some of his disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands." The Jewish people had strict purification laws that applied to all areas of life. The Pharisees attempt to accuse Jesus of not following the ancestral traditions. Jesus doesn't take offense at their judgments per se. He instead points out the hypocrisy of their words. "You hypocrites! These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." From there, Jesus turns his attention to the concerns of the heart. "The things that come from within are what defile." He lists off a number of sins, including some the Pharisees were likely struggling with, including evil thoughts, envy, and arrogance. When we examine the list, perhaps we're reminded of our own trips to the confessional! As we strive to follow Jesus and live with integrity, we must be aware of our hearts. We must judge our own actions. Are they leading us closer to God or away from Him? Are we growing in love of our neighbor, or are we becoming more closed in on ourselves? As we move into this week, consider the state of our own heart. Perhaps you are overly scrupulous in less important areas. Perhaps there are large areas of overlooked sin that you've excused for too long. Whatever it is, the judgment of God need not cripple us. He offers us a share in His mercy as soon as we turn to Him. This week, allow your heart to be transformed! Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate the Blue Mass on Sunday, September 16, at 10:30 AM, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 122 Ash Street in Lewiston. The Mass annually recognizes the dedication and self-sacrifice of active and retired law-enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel. Blessings will be bestowed upon all who contribute to the public health and safety of Maine, and prayers will be offered for those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Members of EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other public safety agencies are asked to wear their uniforms to the Mass. Both the Maine State Police and Public Safety Pipe and Drum Corps will perform before and after the Mass. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend this celebration. A reception will follow. To learn more about the Blue Mass, including its history in the diocese, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/bluemass2018. SACRAMENTS Baptism: Please call for an appointment. Reconciliation: Saturdays 3-3:30 PM at both St. Martha s and St. Mary s Churches, or anytime upon request (please call the office to make an appointment at (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. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ~Friday, September 7~ ~ St. Mary Chapel after the 8 AM Mass until Benediction at 12 Noon. ~ St. Martha Church after the 9 AM Mass until 4 PM. Please sign up in the narthexes for specific prayer times. The Holy Spirit Parish Choir will next sing on Sunday, September 16, at the 10 AM Mass at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk. 2
Wells/Kennebunk/Ogunquit Saturday: MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND: September 1-2 4:00 PM (K) Emile & Simone Couture by Rachel & Robert Thibodeau 4:00 PM (W) Eva Mahoney by Candance Joy 5:30 PM (O) For our parishioners 6:00 PM (W) Mary & William Barber, Sr. by Marie Barber 7:00 AM (W) Bill Driscoll by Pat & Moe Maroney 8:00 AM (K) Mary Convery by Bob Convery 8:30 AM (O) Emil Masi by his family 9:00 AM (W) Charles Pautler by his family 10:00 AM (K) Minh Mai by the family 10:00 AM (O) Kevin Beatty by Diane O Neil 11:00 AM (W) Earl Hogan by Maryanne & Don Kammann WEEKDAYS: September 3-7 Monday: 8:00 AM (W) Nonie Ryan by Winifred McDonough 9:00 AM (K) Dick Dumas by the family Tuesday: 8:00 AM (W) Fr. Brendan Harnett by Pat & Moe Maroney 9:00 AM (K) Anne Salipante by John & Collette Anderson 1:30 PM Communion Service at Huntington Commons Wednesday 8:00 AM (W) June Myers by Sandy Masi 9:00 AM (K) Mary D Agostino Gill by Francis & Joan Tellier Thursday: 8:00 AM (W) Denise Payeur Robinson by Lucy & Tim Cilley 9:00 AM (K) Carmeline Huard by Dan & Becky Wirtes Friday: 8:00 AM (W) Denise Payeur Robinson by Dean, Jan, & Neil 9:00 AM (K) Donald Garand by his wife, Betty Saturday: NEXT WEEKEND: September 8-9 4:00 PM (K) Birthe LaFlamme by her husband, John 4:00 PM (W) Eileen Farrell by Shirley McIntyre 5:30 PM (O) James, Jean, & Marianne O Neil by Beverly Childers 6:00 PM (W) The Couture Family by Jeannette & Roger Lambert 7:00 AM (W) Paul & Dottie Millerick by Pat & Moe Maroney 8:00 AM (K) Leo Bourque by the family 8:30 AM (O) Earl Hogan by Mary Cormier 9:00 AM (W) Leo Michaud by Anne Noyes 10:00 AM (K) Mary L. Ward by Bill, Cynthia, & John 10:00 AM (O) For our parishioners 11:00 AM (W) Patrick & Christopher DeMarco by Mary DeMarco Mass Location Key: (K) St. Martha, Kennebunk (W) St. Mary, Wells (O) All Saints, Ogunquit 3 CELEBRANT SCHEDULE September 8-9 4:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Manship 4:00 PM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Mellone 5:30 PM All Saints (O) Fr. Morse 6:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Manship 7:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Msgr. Sniezyk 8:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 8:30 AM All Saints (O) Fr. Mellone 9:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Msgr. Sniezyk 10:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 10:00 AM All Saints (O) Fr. Mellone 11:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Msgr. Sniezyk Schedule subject to change. Reconciliation on Saturdays 3-3:30 PM at St. Martha s & St. Mary s The flowers at St Mary s altar are in loving memory of Denise Payeur Robinson by Dean, Jan, & Neil. The sanctuary lamp at St. Martha s burns for health & blessings for Phil Wiley by Fran & Bill Mitchell. Banns of Marriage Amanda Nye & Edward Enea September 8 at 2 PM (Ogunquit) Shelley Duplisea & Chris Toomey September 21 at 4 PM (Wells) Ashlie Ayotte Banks & Kevin Banks September 22 at 1 PM (Wells) Rest in Peace John Sheehy Bulletin insert requests must be submitted to Kurtis Grant at grant0341@gmail.com by 12 noon on Friday.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time THE WEEK AHEAD September 2-9 St. Martha s Church S Anon - 7 PM Monday: Labor Day - Office Closed Tuesday: Cursillo - 4 PM Wednesday: Old Timers Luncheon - 12 noon Weight Watchers - 5:30 PM Thursday: Faith Sharing - 7 PM Friday: First Friday Adoration 9:30 AM-4:00 PM Produce Pantry - 9 AM Saturday: Ultreya - 10 AM Reconciliation - 3 PM K of C Breakfast - 8:30 AM S Anon - 7 PM Monday: Tuesday: St. Mary s Church Have a blessed Sunday! Labor Day - Office Closed Bereavement Quilting 9 AM Parish Social Life - 5 PM Wednesday: Bible Study - 10 AM Bishop s Thank You Reception - 6 PM K of C General - 7 PM AA Seekers - 7 PM Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Food Pantry - 1 PM Choir - 6 PM First Friday Adoration - 8:30 AM Closing Benediction - 12 noon AA - 7:30 PM AA - 8 AM Reconciliation - 3 PM Coffee & Donuts after Masses Steppin Out in Faith Seek opportunities to be helpful; then act. August 18-19 Collection $ 16,082.00 We Share (35) $ 1,375.00 Total Offertory $ 17,457.00 Tithe $ 1,221.99 Envelopes (359) $ 7,460.25 Loose $ 8,621.75 August 15 - Assumption of Mary Collection $ 2,963.00 Envelopes (177) $ 2,128.10 Loose $ 834.90 Next weekend's second collection will be for Catholic University of America & Special Education Needs 2018 Holy Spirit Parish Catholic Appeal Total as of August 16 - $102,673 Gift Count - 335 2018 Goal - $129,482 % Goal - 79% 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. St. Martha s Community Pantry needs: muffin mix, mayonnaise, fruit juice, powdered milk, canned chicken. St. Mary s Ecumenical Food Pantry needs: small mayonnaise, mustard, dish detergent, laundry detergent, jelly, Jiffy Mix. 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
September 2, 2018 The Faith Formation Team invites you Our parish is blessed with an amazing group of volunteers who are helping to form the faith of our parish children. We need catechists (teachers) and assistants for several grades at both church sites, as well as people to serve as faith techs to provide extra assistance to children with disabilities. The faith formation office invites you to think and pray about whether you might be called by the Holy Spirit to assist in the faith formation of our children. Being a catechist, assistant, or faith tech is a wonderful opportunity to give back to our faith community, and to share the love of Jesus with the next generation of Catholics. There are openings for people with all levels of knowledge, abilities, and time. Some classes are held on Sunday mornings and others on Monday afternoons. Materials and support are provided, as are training and background checks. Classes begin on September 23 rd. To volunteer, or FMI, please contact Carolyn Houston at 985-6252, 646-5605, or at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org. Faith Formation for the 2018-2019 Academic Year Registration for youth faith formation (religious education) for the 2018-2019 academic year for kindergarten through high school will begin on September 1st. Youth classes begin on September 23rd with Sunday morning sessions at both St. Martha & St. Mary for kindergarten through high school, and a Monday afternoon session at St. Mary s for grades 1-6. Classes are provided for children of all abilities. Children with developmental, intellectual, sensory, physical, or behavioral disabilities are welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration is required for all children, regardless of age, or whether they have participated in Faith Formation at Holy Spirit Parish previously. First Communion and Confirmation preparation is a two-year process (typically in 1 st & 2 nd grade) in the Diocese of Portland. Families are encouraged to enroll their pre-school and kindergarten-aged children in the parish programs in order to develop familiarity with faith formation prior to the sacramental-preparation years. Faith Formation Family Handbooks (which contain an academic calendar, a description of programs and policies, and other faith formation-related information) with registration forms will be available in the church offices, in the narthexes, and on our website at www.holyspiritme.org, beginning September 1st. FMI, contact Carolyn Houston at 646-5605, 985-6252, or carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org. A Parish that Welcomes People with Disabilities The National Directory for Catechesis states that, "The whole community of faith needs to be aware of the presence of persons with special needs within it and be involved in their catechesis" (NDC, 49). Catholics believe that all people are made in the image and likeness of God, and that all the baptized share in the life and mission of the Church. This includes people from every range of ability. As a parish, we are mindful and respectful of families who have children with disabilities. At time, due to the behavorial aspects of some atypical conditions, parents of children with disabilities become nervous that their child may not be welcome during the celebration of Mass. As a faith community, let us strive to be patient, respectful, and helpful to individuals with disabilities. Let us also find ways to support and assist their families to make it easier for them to worship together as a family. As brothers and sisters in Christ, each one of us has an essential place at the table, and we are all enriched and blessed by one another as we become one Eucharistic community of faith. 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, place it in the collection basket, & mail to: Holy Spirit Parish, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells, ME, 04090, or e-mail to stmarywells@myfairpoint.net 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! 5
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Martha s Monthly Breakfast Sunday, September 9, after Masses Eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, blueberry pancakes, donuts, coffee, tea, juices. Good and Gracious God, You created human beings in Your image and likeness and gave us dominion over creation to be stewards of the land and cocreators of Your Kingdom. Jesus, You became one of us and labored as a carpenter. You ask all people, whatever our state of life, to follow you faithfully. Holy Spirit, bless all workers this Labor Day. May all our actions be animated by Your love, as we do all things for the glory of God. Amen. BSA Troop for Girls Calling all girls! Did you know that you can now earn merit badges by camping, sailing, kayaking, cooking, and more? You can also earn the prestigious Eagle Scout Award which can help you impress the college of your choice and future employers. The Boy Scouts of America is now inviting girls, ages 11-17, to form their own troops within the BSA. We are currently exploring the interest of girls in our parish community region about the possibility of starting a troop. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Cheryl Mahoney at: Cheryllmahoney@yahoo.com or Elva Kindler at elvakindler@gmail.com. Adults (18 & up) - $8; Teens (13-17) $5 Children (12 & under) - Free Sunday, September 16 th, 2-4 PM Wells Harbor Rotary Pavilion Located at the end of Harbor Road in Wells: 5 miles from St, Martha Church; 4 miles from St. Mary Church. Turn off Route 1 at Wells Fire Station. Tables under cover, near the water with nearby playground. Parish provides the hamburgers and hot dogs (beef and turkey) with regular and gluten-free rolls. Drinks and Chips also provided! Cursillo Cursillo is for Catholics who desire a closer walk with Christ with the help & fellowship of like-minded Christians. Please join us for our monthly gathering of encouragement for the journey: Ultreya, St. Martha Church, 10 AM in the education wing on the second Saturday of the month (September through May). Next meetings: Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 17. Join us as we pray, read scripture, and share how Christ is working in our lives. All are welcome to join a weekly faith sharing group at St. Martha on Tuesdays at 4 PM. For more information: Kat Boucher 207-216-7839 (leave a message) or lkmb@roadrunner.com or www.mainecursillo.org Thank you! 6