H COUNTY CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES · HANCOCK COUNTY CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES STELLA MARIS PARISH Bucksport, Castine, & Deer Isle (207) 469-3322 [email protected] Saint …

HANCOCK COUNTY CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES STELLA MARIS PARISH

Bucksport, Castine, & Deer Isle

(207) 469-3322 [email protected]

Saint Vincent de Paul Church

60 Franklin Street • Bucksport

Our Lady of Holy Hope Church

137 Perkins Street • Castine

Saint Mary

Star of the Sea Church

8 Granite Street • Stonington

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH

Ellsworth, Lakes, & Schoodic Peninsula (207) 667-2342 [email protected] Saint Joseph Church 231 Main Street, Ellsworth

Summer Missions (July-Labor Day) Saint Margaret Chapel Grindstone Avenue, Winter Harbor Our Lady of the Lake Chapel Off Green Lake Road, Dedham Bay School 17 Bay School Drive, Blue Hill

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH

Mount Desert Island (207) 288-3535 [email protected] Holy Redeemer Church 56 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor Saint Peter Church 5 Ocean House Road, Manset Saint Ignatius Church (May-Oct.) 8 Lookout Way, Northeast Harbor Our Lady, Star of the Sea Chapel (July-weekend before Labor Day) Islesford, Little Cranberry Island

Bulletin • April 14-15, 2018

Clergy and Staff Contact Information

Clergy Serving Hancock County The Very Rev. John R. Skehan, V.F., Pastor (207) 288-3535 [email protected]

Rev. Joseph W. Cahill, Parochial Vicar (207) 667-2342 [email protected]

Rev. Stan Ukwe, O.P., Parochial Vicar (207) 469-3322 [email protected]

Hancock County Faith Formation Ms. Edith Forst, Director (207) 667-2342 ext. 26 [email protected]

Stella Maris Parish (207) 469-3322 P.O. Box S • 60 Franklin St., Bucksport, ME 04416

Mrs. Noelle Bourre, Administrative Assistant [email protected] (Office hours: Tues. & Wed., 8:00 am-12:00 noon)

Saint Joseph Parish (207) 667-2342 231 Main St. • Ellsworth, ME 04605

Ms. Monica Giordano, Administrative Assistant ext. 10 [email protected] (Office hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 am-1:00 pm) Mr. Laurence Fernald, Business Manager ext. 24 (Office hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 am-11:30 am)

Transfiguration Parish (207) 288-3535 56 Mount Desert St. • Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Mrs. Lisa DeMuro, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

(Office hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm)

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Sun., Apr. 15 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48

3rd Sunday of Easter

Mon., Apr. 16 Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 [1ab]/Jn 6:22-29

Tues., Apr. 17 Acts 7:51--8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35

Wed., Apr. 18 Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/Jn 6:35-40

Thurs., Apr. 19 Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 6:44-51

Fri., Apr. 20 Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 6:52-59

Sat., Apr. 21 Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12]/Jn 6:60-69 St. Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

Sun., Apr. 22 Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18

4th Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Earth Day

I love the Easter season. We have the opportunity to

celebrate and rejoice that Jesus has risen from the

dead, thus making eternal life possible for us. What an

amazing gift we have been given! But we also listen to

the stories of the early Church in the Acts of the

Apostles. Last week we heard that the community of

believers was of one mind and one heart, uniting them

in their common mission to make the Risen Lord known

to others. In the upcoming weeks we will hear stories

about Peter and John healing the infirmed and

baptizing thousands. Not having any gold or silver,

these disciples know they had only one thing to offer

the people they met: their faith. As they shared their

faith with countless others, people begin to meet Jesus

through them. People begin to hunger for the life and

hope that comes from faith in Jesus. As disciples of

Jesus in 2018, you and I are called to imitate Peter and

John by sharing our faith with others. What does the

resurrection of Jesus mean to you? Are you willing to

share that meaning with other members of your family?

With people in your neighborhood? With people at

work or at school? It can be done with your words or

with your deeds. Let us boldly proclaim to the world

that Jesus’ death and resurrection does make a

difference in our lives…..and we are proud to share that

difference with others.

FROM THE PASTOR FATHER JOHN R. SKEHAN

Phone: (207) 288-3535

Email: [email protected]

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SAINT JOSEPH PARISH

Saint Joseph Church • Ellsworth

Sat. , Apr. 14 4:30 pm Kim Stafford (D)

by Mary Cutler

Sun., Apr. 15 8:00 am Rene King (D) by The Family

Sun., Apr. 15 11:00 am Connie Fayle (D) by The Office Staff

Mon., Apr. 16 8:00 am Communion Service

Tues., Apr. 17 8:00 am Special Intentions by Henry D. Veilleux

Wed., Apr. 18 8:00 am Special Intentions by Henry D. Veilleux

Thurs., Apr. 19 8:00 am Michelle Dokka

by The Office Staff

Fri., Apr. 20 8:00 am Special Intentions by Henry D. Veilleux

Sat. , Apr. 21 4:30 pm Kapitulik Family

by Louis & Louise Kapitulik

Sun., Apr. 22 8:00 am Special Intentions by Henry D. Veilleux

Sun., Apr. 22 11:00 am Emily Birdsall

by Frances Pietz

Worship and Spirituality

STELLA MARIS PARISH

Saint Vincent de Paul Church • Bucksport

Sat., Apr. 14 4:00 pm Anita Gaff by Bob Gaff

Sun., Apr. 15 10:30 am Cleveland H. Kennedy, Jr.,

by Charlene Kennedy

Mon., Apr. 16 8:30 am Kathan Bailey

by Ray & Jacqui Hart

Thurs., Apr. 19 8:30 am Special Intention by Henry Veilleux

Sat., Apr. 21 4:00 pm Deborah Ward

by Rick & Jan Lange

Sun., Apr. 22 10:30 am Phil and Rita Deraps

by Stephen & Beverly Blodgett

Our Lady of Holy Hope Church • Castine

Sun., Apr. 15 12:30 pm Mr. & Mrs. E.C. Bradley

by Shirley Estabrooks

Fri., Apr. 20 8:30 am Special Intention by Henry Veilleux

Sun., Apr. 22 12:30 pm Viola Hunter

by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cook

Saint Mary, Star of the Sea Church • Stonington

Sun., Apr. 15 8:00 am For the Parishioners

Wed., Apr. 18 8:30 am —

9:15 am

Special Intention by Henry Veilleux

Island Nursing Home

Sun., Apr. 22 8:00 am Richard and Elizabeth Cicoro by Charley & Brigid Wentworth

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH

Holy Redeemer Church • Bar Harbor

Sun., Apr. 15 10:00 am Anne Smith (D)

by Maureen & Art Freeman

Mon., Apr. 16 7:30 am Edward Robinson (D)

by His Parents

Tues., Apr. 17 7:30 am Edward Robinson (D)

by His Parents

Wed., Apr. 18 7:30 am Seth Robins by Teresa Park

Thurs., Apr. 19 7:30 am Communion Service

Fri., Apr. 20 7:30 am Edward Robinson (D)

by His Parents

Sun., Apr. 22 10:00 am Steven DeMuro (D)

by Lisa DeMuro

St. Peter’s Church—Manset

Sat., April 14 4:00 pm Estelle LaPlante (D)

by Deacon Joseph LaPlante

Sat. Apr. 21 4:00 pm The People

Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM (Saint Vincent, Bucksport)

Every Thursday, 3:00 PM (Saint Joseph, Ellsworth)

Every Saturday, 3:00 PM (Saint Joseph, Ellsworth)

Online Giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transaction using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time, day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays! To enroll in Online Giving, please visit www.hc-catholics.org/online-giving-1 and click on your parish. If you have any questions about the program or for help setting up your account, please call your parish office. Your 2018 Budget Envelopes are available in the Parish Hall at St. Joseph in Ellsworth, in the back of the churches in Transfiguration Parish and in the Narthex at all three churches in Stella Maris Parish.

March 31– April 1, 2018

STELLA

MARIS

PARISH

Easter Offertory: $2,323.25

Second Collection: $1,479

Good Friday: $435

Capital - $297 Flowers - $30

Utilities - $25

Online Giving for February: $580.60

SAINT

JOSEPH

PARISH

Offertory: $4,138.40

Online Giving for March: $3,365.00

TRANS-

FIGURATION

PARISH

Offertory- $2363.00

Clergy Health & Pension $1084.00

Good Friday Holy Land $275.00

Stewardship

BULLETIN : Available online at www.hc-catholics.org

Submission Deadline: 10 days prior to publication. Send submissions to your parish office. Thank you.

TRANSFIGURATION PARISH

Evangelization/Faith Formation Commission

The NEXT MEETING of the Evangelization/Faith Forma-

tion Commission of The Transfiguration of the Lord Parish

will be held on Monday, April 9, 6:30 pm in the church hall

Stewardship Committee — Next Meeting - April 22nd

after the 10:00 am Mass

Indoor Yard Sale: Saturday, April 28, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Holy Redeemer Church Hall

We are asking for gently used clothing, jewelry, small

kitchen items etc. Items may be left in the back entryway

of the church. PLEASE-NO ELECTRONICS. Interested in

volunteering? Contact Eileen Dorieka 288-5038.

“Whatsoever you do to Others, that you do unto Me”

~ Jesus

To all who donated canned soup and socks during our

Lenten SOUP & SOCKS Campaign—THANK YOU!

The items have all been donated

within our respective communities.

Our Lady’s Rosary Makers:

300 rosaries were sent to Irondale, AL, for

pilgrims to the Shrine of the Most Blessed

Sacrament. Have you gone?

The group would be interested in your ex-

perience (call SVDP parish office).

Substance Abuse & Maine Drug Overdose

Substance use has a deep impact in our communities,

throughout Maine and our nation. More than one person

a day loses his/her life to a drug overdose in Maine.

There is no discrimination in this issue. People and

families from all walks of life are struggling and dealing

with substance use and the loss of loved ones.

Please join community and interfaith leaders

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 at 6:30 pm at St. John's

Church, Bangor in a service for all those affected by

the devastating impact of opioids in our community,

including first responders and law enforcement, family

members, and healthcare providers who experience the

impact first hand. Together, we will pray for healing

and an end to this epidemic.

Lifelong Faith Formation Lifelong Faith Formation Lifelong Faith Formation

St. Joseph’s Children’s & Junior High Programs

Classes 9:00—10:30 am

NO CLASSES— SPRING BREAK

APRIL 15 & 22, 2018

CLASSES RESUME—APRIL 29

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH! SUMMER PLANNING & MORE

RESCHEDULED DATES

SUMMER PLANNING & MORE

Transfiguration Parish HSYM

Wednesday, May 9 6 -8:pm

Holy Redeemer Parish Hall

Stella Maris Parish TEENS

Tuesday, May 8 6 -8:pm

SVDP Parish Hall

St. Joseph Parish TEENS

Thursday, May 10 6 -8:pm

Fr. Kenny Parish Hall

BRING A FRIEND ! RSVP FF Office: 667-2342

This year’s celebration of Confirmation and First Holy

Communion is scheduled for 2:30 pm, May 20, 2018,

Pentecost Sunday with Bishop Deeley at St. Joseph

Church.

Please hold these children and their families in prayer

as they prepare for this celebration:

Elijah Arnett Emily Conlon

Nicholas DeBeck Jack Farnsworth

Ian Frost Noah Frost

Rylan Jester Nicholas Philip

Calleigh Trenholm Brenda Vazquez-Paredes

Floriberto Paredes-Vazquez

Parents looking to enroll their children for the next sacramental

preparation class, please call the Faith Formation

office to register.

Anyone who is not baptized, or who was baptized in

another Christian faith, can inquire about the RCIA

process to become Catholic. RCIA helps adults to grow

in their relationship with God and become more familiar

with Catholic teachings and practices. FMI speak with any

of our priests or call the parish office.

For any youth who feels called to serve at Holy Mass and has completed their sacraments of initiation.

Part 1: Saturday, April 28 Part 2: Saturday, May 5 8:30 AM—10:00 am - Classroom Gather Space St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellsworth

Please Sign Up by calling 667-2342 x 26

Fr. Stan @ Stella Maris: 6:30 pm Mondays: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, *, 6/4, 6/11 Fr. John @ Transfiguration of the Lord: 6:30 pm Tuesdays: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, *, 6/5, 6/12

Fr. Joseph @ St. Joseph’s: 6:30 pm Wednesdays: 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6 Edith Forst, CCL @ St. Joseph’s: 9:00 am Wednesdays: 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6

*denotes no session due to week of Priest Institute and Monday session off due to Memorial Day holiday

If life throws a curve ball a week here or there and you can’t participate at your regular site, please feel free to join at any of the other sites/times listed above. FMI contact Edith at [email protected] or 667-2342 x 26.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY WORD OF THE RISEN CHRIST

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Service and Pastoral Care

Parish Registration/Update Form

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ State: __________ Zip Code:__________________

Telephone:_________________________ Email: _______________________________________________

____ New Registration ___ Envelopes Needed ____ Address Change ___ Moving out of Parish

Clip this form and place it in the Offertory basket or mail it to the Parish Office.

You may also register or update your information on our Cluster website, by visiting

http://hc-catholics.org/join-us-parish-registration

Room at the Inn: A wonderful gift that gives twice! The

vision and dream of Saint Joseph Parish is to support one

bed at the Emmaus Homeless Shelter each day of the

whole year with a donation in honor of one particular

person. By making a contribution in the name of your

loved one, someone in your local community will sleep in a

warm, safe bed for the night. “It is in giving that we

receive.” Donations honoring your loved one may be made

through the Saint Joseph Parish Office (667-2342).

Sacrament of Baptism Please call the parish office for baptismal classes and to set a date. Sacrament of Marriage Before making your reception plans, please contact the parish office of the church in which you’d like to be married to make arrangements. Please allow a minimum of six months for preparation time. Sacrament of Reconciliation • Saint Vincent de Paul (Bucksport): Sat., 3 pm · Saint Joseph (Ellsworth), Sat., 3:30 pm (in Parish Center)

· Holy Redeemer (Bar Harbor): Sun., 9:00 am

Funeral Arrangements Please contact the funeral homes and they will work with our parish offices to help you make arrangements. Pastoral Ministry to the Sick and Homebound Health care institutions generally are not allowed to notify the parishes. Please call the parish office with address and phone number of the person who is in need. Ministry to Those in Need We will do what we can to provide assistance or help find appropriate resources. Parish Mass and Prayer Requests Masses offered for a loved one, or to request prayers for a particular need, please call your parish office. Interested in Learning About the Catholic Faith Please call or come to speak with one of your priests.

&

May 5, 2018

at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The cost of the conference is $60. Continental breakfast

and lunch are included. Registration closes April 30.

For more information or to register for the conference

please call 207-321-7898 or visit

http://portlanddiocese.org/womensconference

Teenage daughters are encouraged to attend!

7th Annual

MAINE CATHOLIC

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Parish and Diocesan Notes St. Joseph The Sanctuary Lamp before the Blessed Sacrament burns this week for the Glory of God and in memory of Fr. Peter Gorham by a Parishioner

· Carmelites: April 15, 1:00 pm Parish Hall

· Parish Office Closed: April 16 for Patriots Day

· Worship & Spirituality: April 17 at 1:00 pm , Parish Hall

Stella Maris

The Sanctuary Lamp before the Blessed Sacrament burns this week for the Glory of God and in memory of Cleveland H. Kennedy, Jr., by Charlene Kennedy.

· Coffee Hour: Sundays, after 10:30 am Mass, SVDP Hall

· Knights of Columbus Meeting: Monday, April 16, 7:00 pm, SVDP Fr. Gower Rm

· Knights of Columbus Fish Fry: Saturday, April 21, 5:00 pm, SVDP Hall

· Praying the Rosary - 30 minutes before each Mass.

Transfiguration

We would like to welcome Mason Spofford to our Faith Community. Mason was baptized at Holy Redeemer Church on Easter Sunday. Mason is the son of Jaime and George Spofford and the grandson of Rick and Denise Daugherty

· Greeters Wanted to welcome people to Mass, our churches or to answers any questions. Please contact Kristi Losquadro at 288-2882 if you are interested.

· Saint of the Month: April 16th, 1:00 pm, Holy Redeemer Church.

· Adult Bible Study— “The Words of the Risen Christ” Tuesday, April 17th, 6:30 pm, Holy Redeemer Church Hall

· Coffee Hour - Saint Peter’s Church, Sat., April 28 – After Mass

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