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St.Mary Wells
236 Eldridge Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Tuesday-Friday, 8 AM;
(No Monday)
Saturday 4 PM,
Sunday 9 & 11 AM
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St.Martha Kennebunk
30 Portland Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Tuesday-Friday, 9:15 AM
(No Monday);
Saturday 4 PM,
Sunday 8 AM & 10 AM
Note: No Mass Mondays at either church (unless it is a Holy Day).
________________All Saints Church
45 School Street, Ogunquit, ME
Closed for the Season(No Live Stream)__________________Reconciliation on Saturdays
3-3:30 PM at St. Martha
& St. Mary
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Martha’s Friday, Oct 7th after the 9:15 AM mass in the church, concluding with Benediction around 10:50 AM.
Safe Environment Links to the Diocese of Portland Website.
- The Diocese Safe Environment section of the website Link is: Protecting God's Children | Diocese of Portland (portlanddiocese.org).
- Click Here for the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People | USCCB.
- The Diocese Code of Ethics can be found at; CodeofEthics2016(3).pdf (portlanddiocese.org).
Note, Copies of these documents can be found in the offices of St. Martha's in Kennebunk and St. Mary's in Wells.
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Exposition of the Blessed SacramentFor information on The Perpetual Eucharistic Chapel in Saco, please click HERE.
(An early funeral at either church could cancel exposition; however, that would be very infrequent)
Pray the Liturgy of The Hours via ZOOMEVENING PRAYER
A group of parishioners has been
praying the Liturgy of the Hours on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 7 PM and would like to invite others to join them. It is being done through ZOOM. If interested, click HERE for more information and the links to the ZOOM meeting.
Pray The Holy Rosary
via ZOOM
EVERY EVENING @ 7:30 PM
O n evenings, Lisa White is inviting
you to pray The Holy Rosary every Evening. You will be joining Deacon Darrell, Carol Ingrahm, Marie Ligouri, Jon Koelker and others. We meet at 7:30 pm. If interested, click HERE for more information and the links to the ZOOM meeting.
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TODAY"S READING's
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Parish Mission, Vision, and Values
MISSION: We inspire, serve, and support people to be true followers of Jesus Christ.
VISION: Holy Spirit Parish is a welcoming, unified, and vibrant Christ-centered Catholic community.
VALUES:
UNITY: Our parish is one body in Christ.
FAITH: We nurture the seeds of faith that we received in Baptism.
LOVE: We are warm and loving; Christ-like. We care, give, and share.
ENGAGEMENT: Every parishioner finds opportunities to be engaged in the life of the parish.
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY: We seek unique solutions for the challenges that face us. We are not limited by what we've done before. -
Bereavement Quilting...Meets on Tuesdays at 9 AM, upstairs at St. Mary in Wells. All are welcome. For more information, contact Carol Varano at (508) 801-2054 or just show up!
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Bowling
The Knights of Columbus bowling league has open-ings for new bowlers. One does not have to be a member of the Knights to join the league. Bowling is held at Bowl-A-Rama in Sanford at on Tuesdays at 7 PM. FMI or to sign up, contact Bob Samborski at 207-251-3695.
Join the Kennebunk ReStore volunteer team. The ReStore helps Habitat for Humanity build affordable housing in York County. There are volunteer opportunities Thursday-Saturday mornings and afternoons. There is a wide range of opportunities which does not require heavy lifting. If interested in learning more, contact Alana at:
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below to go to the
Diocese of Portland, ME Catholic Appeal Page
2022 Catholic AppealAs Catholics, we are called to not only live our faith for ourselves but in community with one another. A living faith is an active faith and one that follows the example Jesus set for us. It brings us together to celebrate the Eucharist, to share our gifts, and to lift others up so that they may discover the gifts they, too, have to offer.
One way that Catholics in Maine can help their faith come alive is by contributing to the annual Catholic Appeal. Each year, ministries supported by the appeal touch the lives of tens of thousands of people across the state, from newborns to seniors.
As a community of faith, we are called to be witnesses to the Gospel, changing individual hearts one at a time and transforming the communities where we
live. This is our work, the work of our Church, made possible through your support. Please look into your heart and step out in faith by prayerfully considering a gift in support of the 2022 Catholic Appeal. Thank you!
If you would like more information or need assistance, please contact Michael Jordan at (207) 321-7806.
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The Faith Formation team invites you...Our parish is blessed with an amazing group of volunteers who help parish families with the faith formation of their children. The
faith-formation office invites you to think and pray about whether you might be called by the Holy Spirit to join those already serving to lead/assist with the bi-monthly faith formation of our parish children and families. There are openings for people with all levels of knowledge, abilities, and time. Materials and support are provided, as are training and background checks. To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Carolyn Houston at 207-985-6252, 207-646-5605, or carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
Registration for youth faith formation (religious education) for the 2022-2023 academic year for pre-school through high school is underway!
Faith Formation 2022-2023 Academic Year
The parish has transitioned to a family faith-formation model, so faith formation will look a little different this year than it had in previous years. Family classes at the parish will be held twice monthly on Sunday afternoons from 3-5 pm instead of Sunday mornings. An important parent meeting to explain the changes will be held on September 18 at 11 am at St. Martha or September 25 at 10 am at St. Mary. The first family class for all families with children will be held on October 2 from 3-5 pm at St. Martha. Faith formation is open to children of all ages and abilities. A nursery will be available for children under the age of three. Registration is required for all children, regardless of age, or whether they had participated in Faith Formation at Holy Spirit Parish previously.
Preparation for Confirmation and First Communion is a two-year process (beginning in 1st & 2nd grades), so families are encouraged to enroll their pre-school and kindergarten-aged children in the programs at the parish in order that they may develop familiarity with faith formation prior to the Sacramental preparation years.
Faith Formation Family Handbooks with Registration and Contribution Forms are available in the church offices, in the narthexes, and on our parish website at www.holyspiritme.org. Families may register on the website or may submit the completed hard-copy forms. The Faith Formation Family Handbook contains a calendar, a description of programs and policies, a registration and contribution form, and other faith formation-related information. If you have questions or need more details, please contact Carolyn Houston at 207-646-5605, 207-985-6252, or carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
Adult Faith FormationThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops describes adult faith-formation as an essential process, inviting Catholic Christians to integrate their own life experiences with knowledge of the faith, love of God, and love of neighbor.
Please join fellow parishioners in a “journey around the world and deep into the faith” with Bishop Robert Barron in the highly acclaimed Catholicism series. Participants will learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Catholicism brings the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Church to life so that one may better understand and share one’s faith.
There will be a Sunday morning session of Catholicism at St. Martha at 11 AM, a Monday evening session at St Mary at 7 PM, and the option of a virtual session for a day/time to be determined by the registrants. Sessions will begin on September 25, and participants are asked to register by September 21.
More information and a registration form can be found on the back of the Holy Spirit Parish Adult faith-formation brochure (available in the church office or narthex) or one may register on the parish website under the “Formation” tab: www.holyspiritme.org/formation. Please contact Carolyn Houston (carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org) if there are any questions.
Although the Baby Bottle Project has been suspended for the remainder of the year, there are still many bottles that have not been returned. Those who still have bottles are encouraged to fill them (with coins, bills, checks…) and return them to the drop-box located
by the entrance in the narthex at St. Mary’s. We recently donated
$2,000 to the Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center which will be met by an additional $400 by our Supreme Office Grant Program. Note: For any checks donated, please make them out to “Father Kelly Council 9782”. Thank you from the members and officers of the Father Kelly Council K of C for your support in this vital life-saving program!
presents the welcoming prayer experience with Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI.
Contemplative Outreach of Maine
If interested in learning more about centering prayer, join this ecumenical gathering.Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMIRefreshments and lunch will be provided. Suggested Donation $35. Please register by September 21.
Saturday, October 1, 9 AM - 3 PM
St David’s Episcopal Church
138 York St, Kennebunk ME 04043
Quilt Show
To help the parish become more familiar with the beautiful ministry of the Bereavement Quilting Group, there will be a “Quilt Show” after all Masses at St. Mary’s the last weekend in September (September 24 & 25). Anyone who has experienced a loss in the past five years is invited to let the group know so that a quilt may be given to him or her. The quilters meet on Tuesdays at 9 AM, upstairs at St. Mary’s. Newcomers and beginner quilters are welcome! FMI,contact Carol Varano at (508) 801-2054 or just show up!
“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 monthly Matthew Meal provided by the youth ministries of Holy Spirit and St. Therese of Lisieux Parishes occurs at the St. Ignatius gym at 25 Riverside Avenue in Sanford the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM.
To support this project, gift cards to Hannaford are welcome and used to purchase supplies for this endeavor. Donations of pre-packaged, individual-sized cookies and fruit cups are also requested. The fruit cups must be “no sugar added.” Donations should be labeled “Matthew Meal” and dropped off at either St. Martha or St. Mary Church. Prayers for volunteers and guests are also appreciated!For more information, contact:
Carolyn Houston at 985-6252, 646-5605, or
carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
Baptism: To register, contact Rosanne Smith at (207) 985-6252 or
SACRAMENTS
rosanne.smith@portlanddiocese.org.
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3-3:30 PM, at St Martha & St. Mary Churches (appointments may also be made by calling the office of either church).
Matrimony: Pastor must be contacted six months prior to the desired wedding date.
Sacrament of the Sick: Call at any time. If you know that you will be admitted to the hospital, please call the office to make arrangements to receive the sacrament. Also, please notify the office if you’re aware of a parishioner being hospitalized.For more information,
please call 207-646-5605 or 207-985-6252.
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY?Here’s Help!
ABBAA Women’s Resource Center
1250 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME (207) 253-5555 or 1-800-712-
HELP (4357) or text (207) 200-5746
Adoption Solutions of Main253 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME (207) 400-6803
www.adoptionSolutionsofme.org
ALPHA PRC6B Washington St. Suite 100
Sanford, ME (207) 324-5752
“And Then There Were None”Ministry for Workers in the Abortion Industry
www.attwn.org
Mother Seton HouseFryeburg, ME (207) 935-1066 (for those who
need a place to stay)
National Hotline for Abortion Recovery(866) 721-7881
www.silentnomoreawareness.org
Project Rachel510 Ocean Avenue
Portland, ME (207) 774-2420 (confidential)
Rachel’s Vineyard (877) HOPE-4-ME(207) 467-3463
REGRET taking the Abortion Pill?(RU-486) Call (877) 558-3333
Holy Spirit Parish Mission Statement
Holy Spirit Parish is a welcoming and caring Roman Catholic community. It is grounded in Eucharistic faith and enthusiastically lives and embraces the values modeled by Jesus Christ. As a community of believers, Holy Spirit Parish is committed to:- Ongoing faith formation
- Life-long spiritual growth
- Nurturing and sharing our gifts for the common good
From September 28 through November 4, all are invited to help protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion. Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers!
With God’s help, here are the proven results in 30
coordinated campaigns:• Over 20,000 babies saved from abortion• Over 200 abortion workers converted• Over 100 abortion centers closedTo take part in 40 Days for Life
in the community:• Vigil location: Lovering Center’s public sidewalk is located at 559 Portsmouth Avenue, Greenland,NH.• Vigil hours: 7 AM to 7 PM daily
• Local contacts:Carol Ingraham - (207) 985-3166 or
cingraham58@gmail.com
Debbie Dwyer - (603) 833-3364 or
deb40days@yahoo.com
• Learn More: Get involved and please sign up for
prayer times by visiting our campaign at:
40daysforlife.com/greenland
UPDATING PARISH FILESMuch of the parishioner contact information in our system
is no longer current or valid. We urge ALL to please take a moment, complete this form with any changes, and place in the offering basket. We will update our files from this new information. We greatly appreciate your help in this endeavor! Thank you!
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Recollection ServiceThe Brothers of Christian
Instruction Chapel
125 Shaker Hill Road
Alfred, MaineMonday, September 26 @ 6 PM
The service will include:
- An opportunity for the Sacrament of ReconciliationFMI, contact Lisa White at 207-351-0502.
- A short reflection
- The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary set to music.
Refreshments will follow at around 7 PM. This recollection service usually takes place on the last Monday of the month. Any donations of baked goods are welcome.FMI, contact Lisa White at 207-351-0502.
In addition to your regularweekly offering, you may
donate to special collections through WeShare.
How to create a
WeShare 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”;
and enter your donation amount and frequency.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity!
