Holy Spirit Parish October 28, 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 www.facebook.com/holyspiritmaine www.holyspiritme.org Begins this Sunday, October 28 (see next page for details) All Saints Day Thursday, November 1st Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule St. Mary (W) - 8 AM & 4 PM St. Martha (K) - 9 AM & 6 PM
Holy Spirit Parish Gospel Meditation "Son of David, have pity on me!" Has the cry of Bartimaeus ever escaped your lips? Today's Gospel tells the story of a blind man with a difficult lot in life. He made a living by begging coins off passing travelers. When word reaches him that Jesus will be passing by, this is when he begins his shouts for mercy. Jesus hears Bartimaeus' cry and beckons him forward. "What do you want me to do for you?" Last week, Jesus asked a similar question to James and John. Their response was a clutch for fame. Bartimaeus' response is much humbler. "Lord, I want to see." How strange this interaction must have seemed to the onlookers. The man is blind! Of course he wants to see! But Jesus is always teaching us. By asking us what we want, Jesus reveals the dispositions of our hearts. God already knows them, but do we? By asking James and John to name their ambition, their selfishness is exposed to them and to the other disciples. By asking Bartimaeus to name his longing, his faith is exposed to the entire crowd. Jesus invites participation in our own redemption. He doesn't save us without us! Take some time in silent prayer today. Place yourself in this story of Bartimaeus. Imagine yourself there on the dusty, crowded roadside. Jesus is calling you! When you stand before him, his focus is on you and you alone. "What do you want me to do for you?" he asks. Search your heart. How would you respond? What part of your heart is Jesus asking you to expose? He has come to heal and to restore. May we, too, be sent! "Go... your faith has saved you." First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima Saturday, November 3, 2018-8:30 AM St. Mary Church, Wells, ME Fr. Vin Mellone, Celebrant Our Lady s help is needed: now, more than ever! Beginning this Sunday, October 28 The Holy Spirit Parish Pastoral Council is teaming up with the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Social Life to bring six exciting faith community and education events to the parish, entitled Journey in Faith adult formation with separate sessions for children. These events will be geared toward adult faith formation, but will involve parishioners of every age. These events are for single or married parishioners, and for parishioners with or without children. We ll gather together for some refreshment; then, just as in our biological family gatherings, the kids will go off together while the adults turn to more mature topics. We are called to form our faith as well as our community. Our mission as Catholics is to grow closer to Jesus, and to share His story with others. These Journey in Faith sessions will enable us to learn more while evangelizing one another as a faith family. An informational brochure is available in the narthex of each of our church sites. It contains the schedule for the six events, information about the events, and scheduled speakers for the adult sessions. In order to ensure enough supplies and adult supervision, we need to know if adults will be bringing their children or grandchildren to the child-component part of the program by the Wednesday prior to the event. Our parish s first Journey in Faith event will take place on Sunday, October 28, from 3-5 PM. The theme for the event is the Communion of Saints, and will feature our head of pastoral council, Mary Colombo, Ed.D, as the adult presenter. Children will enjoy their own separate age-appropriate activities related to the Communion of Saints. The members of the Holy Spirit Parish Pastoral Council, Office of Lifelong Faith Formation, and Parish Social Life, hope that you will join them for this parishwide event! Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, November 2 ~ 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. 2
Wells/Kennebunk/Ogunquit Saturday: Sunday: MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKEND: October 27-28 4:00 PM (K) Julius Palmero by the family 4:00 PM (W) Tim Keegan by his wife 8:00 AM (K) Rodney Mailhot by the family 9:00 AM (W) Peter Fortier by Mom & Dad 10:00 AM (K) Albert Hackett by the family 11:00 AM (W) For our parishioners WEEKDAYS: October 29 - November 2 Monday: 8:00 AM (W) Dorothy Townsend by Elmer & Fern Brown 9:00 AM (K) Patricia Shea by Mitch Dugan Tuesday: 8:00 AM (W) John DaSilva by Donna Freni 9:00 AM (K) Mary Burnett by Ann Hidell Wednesday: 8:00 AM (W) Carmen Giroux by Pierrette & John Bolduc 9:00 AM (K) Deceased members of the McLelland family Thursday: 8:00 AM (W) Adrienne McAuliffe by Mary Cormier 9:00 AM (K) Rev. Claude Albert by Msgr. Rene Mathieu 4:00 PM (W) Jim Perretta by Jennifer, Steve, and Elizabeth 6:00 PM (K) For the parishioners Friday: 8:00 AM (W) Douglas Hancock by Fr. Fred Morse 9:00 AM (K) Peter Nguyen by Phai Nguyen Saturday: Sunday: NEXT 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 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 RT. 1 Kennebunk Reception following Mass CELEBRANT SCHEDULE November 1 (All Saints Day) 8:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Mellone 9:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 4:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Morse 6:00 PM St. Martha s (K) Msgr. Murphy November 3-4 4:00 PM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Morse 4:00 PM St. Martha s (K) Msgr. Murphy 8:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 9:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Msgr. Murphy 10:00 AM St. Martha s (K) Fr. Morse 11:00 AM St. Mary s (W) Fr. Mellone Schedule subject to change. Reconciliation on Saturdays 3-3:30 PM at St. Martha s & St. Mary s The flowers at the altars of St Mary s and St. Martha s are in loving memory of Arthur Dooley by Ruth Dooley. The sanctuary lamp at St Martha s burns for health and blessings upon Andrea, Kristin and Gavin Morrel by their 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: muffin mix, mayonnaise, fruit juice, powdered milk, maple syrup. St. Mary s Ecumenical Food Pantry needs: tea bags, ground coffee, laundry detergent, toilet tissue, tomato paste, tuna fish 3
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time THE WEEK AHEAD October 28 - November 4 St. Martha Church Sunday: Faith Formation - 9 AM Coffee & donuts S Anon - 7 PM Monday: Have a Great Day! Tuesday: Cursillo - 4 PM Wednesday: Ignatian Exercises Weight Watchers - 5:30 PM Thursday: All Saints Day Masses - 9 AM & 6 PM Surviving Divorce - 6:30 PM Faith Sharing - 7 PM Friday: Produce Pantry - 9 AM First Friday Adoration - 9:30 AM-4 PM Saturday: Sunday: Reconciliation - 3 PM K of C Breakfast - after Masses Family Mass - 10 AM S Anon - 7 PM St. Mary Church Sunday: Faith Formation - 10 AM Coffee & donuts after Masses Journey in Faith for all ages - 3-5 PM Monday: Faith Formation - 3:45 PM Tuesday: Bereavement Quilting - 9 AM The Mass by Bishop Barron - 1 PM Wednesday: Bible Study - 10 AM (Proverbs) Spiritual Study Group - 7 PM Thursday: All Saints Day Masses - 8 AM & 4 PM Food Pantry - 1 PM Friday: First Friday Adoration - 8:30 AM-Noon Closing Benediction - 12 Noon AA - 7:30 PM Saturday: AA - 8 AM Our Lady of Fatima First Saturday - 8:30 AM Reconciliation - 3 PM Saturday Night Lite - after 4 PM Mass Sunday: Faith Formation - 10 AM Coffee & donuts after Masses Steppin Out in Faith Be a good listener; people want to share their story. October 13-14 Collection $ 12,615.00 We Share (32) $ 1,842.00 Total Offertory $ 14,457.00 Tithe $ 1,011.99 Envelopes (361) $ 6,880.25 Loose $ 5,734.75 Special Collection for Victims of Recent Natural Disasters Collection $ 9,054 Thank you to all who gave so generously for World Mission Sunday last weekend! 2018 Holy Spirit Parish Catholic Appeal Total as of October 18, 2018 - $114,145 Gift Count - 382 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. October 28, 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, 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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Contact: Marla Blackwell at mrb1649@gmail.com or (207) 467-0956 Your help is needed for fair set-up! Please join us at St. Martha Church on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 11 AM to help prepare for this wonderful annual event. 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. 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. St. Martha s Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance Sunday, December 2, 2018 The Nonantum Ballroom 95 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME Social Hour 5:30-6:15 PM Dinner 6:15-10:00 PM $35.00 per person Cash Bar St. Martha s Family Breakfast Buffet Sunday, November 4th, after Masses pancakes, scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, hash browns, coffee, tea, juices, milk, water Adults: $8; Ages 6-10: $5; Pre-schoolers: Free Hosted by the St. Martha s Knights of Columbus Council #12033 & ladies and their guests from the Parish Social Life Committee Saturday Night Lite Social Hour with light hors d oeuvre 6