Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish
Immaculate Conception - Calais St. James - Baileyville
St. Joseph - Eastport St. Anne - Peter Dana Point St. John - Pembroke St. Anne - Pleasant Point Our Mailing Address: P.O. Box 898, Calais, ME 04619 Our Office is located at 31 Calais Ave., Calais, ME Our parish phone: 454-0680 Email: [email protected] Our Parish Website: www.sktparish.org
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Our Parish Mass Schedule Our Pastor Father Kevin J. Martin 4540680, ext. 2 [email protected] SATURDAY Our Office Manager / Bookkeeper Cheryl Amber 4:00pm Mass at St. James in Baileyville 4540680, ext. 3 [email protected] SUNDAY Our Business Coordinator Kathy Lawrence 4540680, ext. 4 [email protected] 8:00am Mass at Immaculate Conception in Calais Our Director of Faith Formation Marc Podschlne 10:30am Mass at St. Joseph in Eastport 4540680, ext. 5 [email protected] 5:00pm Mass at Immaculate Conception in Calais
Our Faith Formation Coordinators MONDAY Mary White St. James 4273481 9:00am Mass at Immaculate Conception in Calais Sr. Carol Letourneau Peter Dana Point 7962359 TUESDAY Sipayik / Pleasant Point Contact Person Pat Phillips Pleasant Point 8532516 9:00am Mass at Immaculate Conception in Calais [email protected]
THURSDAY Native American Pastoral Life Coordinator 5:30pm Mass at Immaculate Conception in Calais Jillian Mendoza Indian Township 7962653 [email protected] FRIDAY 5:30pm Mass at Immaculate Conception in Calais Our Christian Initiation / R.C.I.A. Leader Lisa Howard 2148381 Sunday 8am and 5pm and all weekday Masses will be LIVE-stream on the Sacraments of Initiation Baptism: Call Fr. Kevin at the office ahead of time to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Facebook page arrange details and preparation. Confirmation: Call the office to learn more about our Our Readings - Week of January 3, 2020 process of preparation. Eucharist: See Mass Schedule. For a homebound
visit or sick call, please call the parish office or Fr. Jan 3 - Isaiah 60:1-6 / Eph 3:2-3,5-6 / Matthew 2:1-12 Kevin. Jan 4 - 1 John 3:22—4:6 / Matthew 4:12-17,23-25 Sacraments of Healing Jan 5 - 1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44 Reconciliation: Saturday afternoon from 3:00 Jan 6 - 1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52 3:45pm at St. Joseph; Sunday morning from 7:45 Jan 7 - 1 John 4:19—5:4 / Luke 4:14-22 8:15am at ICC or call Fr. Kevin for an appointment Jan 8 - 1 John 5:5-13 / Luke 5:12-16 Anointing of the Sick: Please call Father Kevin at the parish office for an appointment. Jan 9 - 1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30 Jan 10 - Isaiah 55:1-11 / 1 John 5:1-9 / Mark 1:7-11 Sacraments of Vocation Marriage: Contact Fr. Kevin at least one year prior to the date of your intended wedding. Holy Orders If you think God is calling you, call Fr. Seamus Griesbach at 2077736471 or email at [email protected]. Website: www.portlanddiocese/vocations FMI about Consecrated Life: Sr. Rita Mae Bissonnette at 7736471 or via email: [email protected] On entering the house they saw the child with Mary From the Desk of Fr. Kevin his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and The Christmas Season extends through next weekend, offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and with the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. On myrrh. Matthew 2:11 behalf of our staff and our entire parish family, we wish you all a Blessed, Merry Christmas Season and a Happy, “Epiphany” means manifestation. And the “Epiphany of Grace-filled New Year 2021. the Lord” is Jesus’ manifestation not only to these three Magi from the East, but it’s also a symbolic but real manifestation of the Christ to the whole world. These Magi, traveling from a foreign and non-Jewish nation, reveal that Jesus came for all people and all are called to adore Him. These Magi were “wise men” who studied the stars and were aware of the Jewish belief that a Messiah was coming. They would have been versed in much of the wisdom of the day and would have been intrigued by the Jewish belief in the Messiah.
God used what they were familiar with to call them to adore the Christ. He used a star. They understood the stars and when they saw this new and unique star over Bethlehem they realized that something special was happening. So the first lesson we take from this for our own lives is that God will use what is familiar to us to call us to Himself. Look for the “star” that God is using to call you. It’s closer than you may think.
A second thing to note is that the Magi fell prostrate before the Christ Child. They laid their lives down before Him in complete surrender and adoration. They set a perfect example for us. If these astrologers from a foreign land could come and adore Christ in such a profound way, we must do the same. Perhaps you could try lto humbly come before the Lord in prayer this day, in imitation of the Magi. Adore Him with a complete surrender of your life. We're pleased to announce the availability of FORMED, Lastly, the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and an online service for accessing thousands of Catholic myrrh. These three gifts, presented to our Lord, show videos, audios and ebooks On Demand anytime, that they acknowledged this Child as the Divine King anywhere! This free resource will surely be a wonderful who would die to save us from sin. Gold is for a King, way to learn and grow in our faith. Access this great Catholic digital platform by visiting formed.org, click sign up, frankincense is a burnt offering to God, and myrrh is used select “ I Belong to a Parish or Organization”, find your parish for one who would die. Thus, their adoration is grounded by zip - 04619, enter your email, and you’re in! in the truths of who this Child is. If we are to adore Christ properly, we must also honor Him in this threefold Area Food Pantries and Thrift Store way. Calais Food Pantry: PO Box 1005 Calais, ME 04619 Reflect, today, upon these Magi and see them as a symbol The Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry is in need of Ramen Noodles, hours are Monday 35pm, Thursday 1012 of what you are called to do. You are called from the noon and Friday 13pm. foreign place of this world to seek out the Messiah. What Woodland Food Pantry: PO Box 706 Baileyville, ME 04694 is God using to call you to Himself? When you discover Him, do not hesitate to acknowledge the full truth of who St. Ann’s Food Pantry: P.O. Box 343 Perry, ME 04667 He is, lying prostrate before Him in complete and humble Eastport Labor of Love Food Pantry P.O. Box 147 Eastport, submission. ME, 04631 Donations may be dropped off any Saturday, 10 am1pm, or the first and last Tuesday of the month, 9am11am. Lord, I love You and adore You. I lay my life before You and We are looking for volunteers to assist with food distribution on Fridays from2:30 to 6:30 p.m. FMI, please call Patti Loring at surrender all. You are my Divine King and Savior. My life is 8530023. **Labor of Love Food Pantry in Eastport is in Yours. (Jesus, I trust in You. need of the following items: Canned vegetable or tomato soup, beef soup, spaghetti sauce, fruit, baked beans, and oatmeal. . Thank you for your support. Epiphany of the Lord - January 3, 2021
Finance and Administration Weekly Prayer for Priests Jan 3 - Our Holy Father For our 2020-2021 budget, our parish needs a Jan 4 - Rev. Frank J. Murray and Rev. Hilary J. Cameron weekly offertory average of $3,077.00. Jan 5 Rev. John F. O’Hara and Rev. Richard MacDonough Jan 6 - Rev. Alexander Boucher Due to the early submission date, and Rev. Augustine G. Nellery amounts for offertory will be posted in the next bulletin. Jan 7 - V.Rev. Louis J. Phillips and Msgr. Paul F. Stefanko
To mail in your support for the parish: Make check Jan 8 - All Priests payable to SKT Parish - and send to SKT Parish, P.O. Jan 9 - Rev. Anthony K. Chinnalyan Box 898 - Calais, ME 04619. Please note, you can send a and Rev. John D. Dickinson few envelopes with ONE check, simply include a note with the amounts for each date enclosed with the check total. Sanctuary Candles January 3 through January 9
Thank You!! ICC - Doreen Hill by Rita McLaughlin St. James - For everyone's health by a Parishioner
At each of our churches, we have a Sanctuary Candle that burns near the tabernacle. A candle can be offered for a particular or special intention and a donation of $5.00 is given for a one week period. To offer a special intention for the sanctuary candle at Immaculate Conception, St. James or St. Joseph, please contact Cheryl at the parish office.
O Come, Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord! There will be a First Friday Mass at 5:30pm, followed by a Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, January 8th from 6:007:00pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Calais. Join the Knights of Columbus and their families as we pray for Vocations and for our parish community. Father Kevin will also be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Mass Schedule - January 2 through January 10, 2021 Our Masses at ICC will be LIVE-stream on our Facebook page - Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish
DAY DATE TIME MASS INTENTION SAT Jan 2 4:00 pm - St. James - Baileyville James Perley Jr. by Fran and John Betz SUN Jan 3 8:00 am - Imm. Conception - Calais The Parishioners of St. Kateri Tekakwitha SUN Jan 3 10:30 am - St. Joseph - Eastport Earle Ferris by Friends SUN Jan 3 5:00 pm - Imm. Conception - Calais Francina Pelletier by Val and Charles Barnard MON Jan 4 9:00 am - Imm. Conception - Calais Edward Mullen by Leo and Sylvia Arsenault TUE Jan 5 NO MASS NO MASS WED Jan 6 NO MASS NO MASS
THUR Jan 7 5:30 pm - Imm. Conception - Calais A Special Intention by Jim Will FRI Jan 8 5:30 pm - Imm. Conception - Calais Becky Cole by Mom and Dad SAT Jan 9 4:00 pm - St. James - Baileyville Gloria Lanigan by Georgena Lunn SUN Jan 10 8:00 am - Imm. Conception - Calais Michael Enright by Jackie and Dwight Perkins SUN Jan 10 10:30 am - St. Joseph - Eastport Nora Richardson by the Family SUN Jan 10 5:00 pm - Imm. Conception - Calais The Parishioners of St. Kateri Tekakwitha FMI about our Faith Formation programs or if you know of any young people who desire the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Confirmation, Eucharist) please contact: Marc Podschlne Director 4540680, ext. 5 Coordinators: Mary White St. James/ICC K8 4273481 Christine Morris SKT High School 4540680 Monique Claverie SKT High School 4540680 Sacramental Prep: Sr. Carol Letourneau Peter Dana Point 7962359 Pat Phillips Pleasant Point 8532516
Due to COVID19 our Parish Office has the following protocols for visitors. If you need to come to the office for an appointment or for other needs, please wear a facecovering. Our staff is here to serve and will also wear a face covering as well. Please contact us by phone or email Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am12noon and 12:304:00pm 2021 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES If you have used envelopes in the past, your 2021 envelopes will be sent directly to you bimonthly through the mail. Your envelopes should arrive sometime mid December. If you do not receive envelopes, but would like to have them, just call the office 4540680 give us your name and address and we can arrange to have them sent to you.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish ministries and buildings rely on the financial support of all our parishioners. Your generosity of time, talent and treasure help to spread the Gospel and build our parish. Please prayerfully consider your commitment to support our parish. If you want to register and/or begin receiving envelopes, place this form in the collection basket, mail it to the parish office or visit www.sktparish.org __I am not currently a registered parishioner but would like to register. Please send a registration form. !Send me envelopes ! I’ll sign up for WeShare __I am registered, but not receiving offertory envelopes. ! Send me envelopes ! I’ll sign up for WeShare Name______ Street______ City______Telephone______ Knights of Columbus - Council 149 Bingo! Monday Nights at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 4:30pm. Games start @ 6:30pm, Need Knights to Volunteer! Mondays - January 4,11,18 and 25
We invite all Catholic Men to join our St. Croix K of C Council #149, see Marc Podschlne or any other Knight!
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and Children (RCIC) RCIA and RCIC represents a period of discernment, conversion and instruction for those seeking God through the Catholic faith. If you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic, invite them to learn about RCIA or RCIC or if you know someone who desires to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist? Please contact Marc Podschlne the parish office at 454- 0680, ext. 5.
SKT Parish Prayer Requests Please remember in your prayers those who have died recently: Vincent Caleskie and also for all those who have died due to COVID-19. + Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
For those with particular needs: Melody Sky Altvater, Betty Bailey, Jayleen Bair, Judy Barthukur, Manny Bettencourt, John Brown, Brian Clark, Peter Cole, Marjorie Drotar, Patricia Duquette, Thomas Foster, Mary Ellen Gordeau, Denise Harlow, Walter Heim, Joseph Jordan, Barbara Kendall, Cheryl Greenlaw Kircher, For my friend and their family, Karen Landry, Lloyd Lund, My grandson, Polly Martin, Sarah McLaughlin, Rhonda Miller, Fran Mulcahy, Debbie Porter, Josephine Ramsdell, Kellie Sprague, Lila Taylor, Bill Tracy, Jr., Rosalie Williams, Loraine Wilson, Tom Wood. For all those who are sick. For all those who are in nursing homes. For our homebound parishioners and their caregivers. For those facing or recovering from recent surgery. Please call the parish office at 454- 0680.
Pray for those serving in the Armed Services AW2 Christopher Maddux USN, Cadet Haley J. Donovan USAFMA, Lt. Col. Joe Payner USAF, Alana Winston USA, Lt. Commander Ryan P. Kelly - Cpl. Mark Zyble, II USMC, PFC Nicholas Zyble VTANG
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