2021 Catholic Youth Program (Grades 112) Dedicated to Teaching the Gospel and Deepening Love for God and the Church.

LIVE Streamed and recorded Mass to continue. Inperson Masses for the month of May include Saturdays at 4:00 pm at OLA and STC Sundays at 9:00 am at STR and OLA and 11:00 at STC. To attend Mass please see our web page www.palme.org for sign up and complete details or call your church office. Weekday Mass is offered Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri at 9:00 am at STR CHURCH. Sign up for weekday Mass is not necessary.

PARISH OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

SERVING SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY: KITTERY, ELIOT, LEBANON, THE YORKS & THE BERWICKS PALME.ORG

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Our Lady of the Angels Saturday 4:00 pm Mass Sunday 9:00 am Mass Saint Christopher Saturday 4:00 pm Mass Sunday 11:00 am Mass Star of the Sea (Summer Mission Church) Saint Raphael Sunday 9:00 am Mass Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am Mass in the Church

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SAINT RAPHAEL SAINT CHRISTOPHER Office: PARISH CENTRAL OFFICE Star of the Sea (Summer Mission) 162 Agamenticus Rd, Office: York Beach, ME 03910 South Berwick, ME 03908 Office: 6 Whipple Road, Mailing: 4 Barrell Ln, York, ME 03909 Kittery, ME 03904 PO Box 208, South Berwick ME 03908 Tel: 2073632111 / Fax: 2073631586 Tel: Tel: 2074390442 / Fax: 2074392642 Hours: 2073847006 / No Fax Hours: Monday 11:00am to 2:00pm Temporary Hours Subject to Change: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:00am to 2:00pm, WednesdayFriday 9:00am to 1:00pm Monday 9:00am to 12:00pm Closed Friday Closed Friday Temporary Secretary: Carole Stacewicz Secretary: Elizabeth Springmeier Secretary: Brenda Jolicoeur [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SAINT MICHAEL’S CEMETERY PARISH CENTRAL OFFICE General John Sullivan Way 6 Whipple Road, Kittery, ME 03904 Rollinsford, NH Tel: 2074390442 / http://www.palme.org Serving Parish of the Ascension of the Lord Pastor: Father Scott Mower ...... [email protected] Consider St. Michael’s Cemetery Business Manager: Bill Green ...... [email protected] for your Christian burial. Faith Formation: Veronica Richards...... [email protected] For information call Protecting God’s Children: Veronica Richards [email protected] Our Lady of the Angels office at Bulletin Submissions: Kathy DiMare...... [email protected] 2073847006

SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE SACRAMENTAL LIFE COMMISSION For information on available resources Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office at 207 4390442 please contact the main office at 207439 Parents are expected to attend a Baptismal preparation session. 0442 Sacramental Prep and RCIA: (Youth and adults): call our office at 4390192 TABLE OF PLENTY Veronica Richards [email protected] Please follow us on Facebook for more information https://www.facebook.com/ Marriage: Please call the Parish Office before making any wedding TableofPlenty260436009016/ for updates. arrangements. Please allow at least six months for preparation. Tuesday First Parish Church York has Reconciliation: Saturday not resumed takeout meals at this time. Our Lady of the Angels Church, So Berwick: 3:003:30 pm WednesdayM United Methodist Church Saint Christopher Church, York: 3:003:30 pm Berwick takeout meals available 3:30 Also offered by appointment. 6:00 ThursdayM St. Raphael Church Hall Eucharistic Adoration: St. RaphaelChurch Kittery takeMout meals available 4:30 Every Wednesday for one half hour 5:30 Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass Anointing of the Sick: Please call Parish Office to arrange. SOUTH BERWICK This may also be requested prior to surgery or hospitalization. THE SOUTH BERWICK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY located at 47 Ross Street is KITTERY, KITTERY POINT, ELIOT open Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and FOOTPRINTS FOOD PANTRY can provide temporary help the first and third Fridays of each month from during the coronavirus outbreak. Footprints is open for food assis- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information tance to residents of Kittery, Kittery Point, & Eliot. No application call (207) 3843310 or contact Dave Stansfield is required during this outbreak. If you need food assistance please at [email protected]. consider Footprints Food Pantry, we are here to help. Unable to get to get to Footprints and pick up food? Consider asking a family member, neighbor or friend to pick up for you. If that’s not possi- YORK COMMUNITY SERVICES ble, we are able to deliver right to your home. For more infor- YORK COMMUNITY SERVICES mation or to make delivery arrangements, please Call 4394673. 2 THRIFT STORE Footprints Food Pantry Hours: The Thrift Shop is OPEN! Come on Tuesday 5:30pm6:30pm and Wednesday 9:30am12:30pm by Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 Donations may be dropped off on Tuesdays 8:00am10:00am 5:00. As we continue our commitment to and Wednesdays 8:00am12:30pm safety, please note the following: • There will be limited capaci- Footprints is fueled by volunteers and community support, and we ty inside the shop. • Masks and distancing (6ft.) required. Dona- rely on the goodness of our donors, partners, and community to tions accepted Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 to 4:30. To schedule support and care for our neighbors. Thanks to all. your appointment, please call 207.363.5504 ext. 4. Loca- tion:855 US Route One, York, Maine 03909 SOMERSWORTH BERWICK COMMUNITY VACCINATIONS AT HOME FOOD PANTRY If you are homebound and need to have a COVID 19 vaccina- May always brings new hope for us with spring weather in full tion at your home, please callSouthern Maine Agency on Ag- swing, we begin our gardens and look forward to a good harvest. ing's (SMAA) vaccine line at 207.396.6500. Press 1 for assis- In our community there are still people in need. They may not tance. have a space to plant a garden or the tools to look after it. They look to the Community Food Pantry for help to put food on the YORK COMMUNITY SERVICES GROCERY SHOPPING table. Contributions of macaroni & cheese and soups will help & DELIVERY SERVICE those in need. Canned soups, dried soups, and any item used to If you are in a highrisk group for COVID19 and need help make soups as well as any type of macaroni & cheese, plain maca- getting groceries, please call Donald Martin at 207.363.5504 ext. roni of any shape are needed. Kids particularly like SpaghettiOs or 4. similar canned pasta. Food can be dropped off at the food pantry YCSA FOOD PANTRY located at 176 West High Street in Somersworth. Drop off hours If you require assistance from the food pantry, you MUST call are Monday 7:30 AM to noon, Wednesday 5:30 PM to 8 PM and Maureen Monsen at 207 3635504 ext. 3. This is now a pre Thursday 2:30 PM to 5 PM. Individuals wishing to donate money order and drivethru system. to help with the purchase of food can do so by making out a check If you are experiencing economic hardship and you need help to Community Food Pantry and mailing it to 176 West High with General Assistance or YCSA Family Services assistance, Street, P O Box 228, Somersworth, NH 03878. Every donation no please callJanie Sweeney at 2073635504 Ext. 2 matter how small is appreciated.

TOTUS TUUS REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER 2021 Catholic youth program (grades 112) dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for God and the Church.

DATES & LOCATION: Saco and Caribou (July 1116) Bangor and Windham (July 2530) Lewiston and Brunswick (August 16) All are welcome to register for any location. The program, organized by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Vo- cations, leads participants on an ageappropriate encounter with the timeless treasures of the Catholic faith through dy- namic and faithfilled content that inspires young people to live the call of the Gospel in today’s world. To register or for more information about the program, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/vocations/totustuus.

PARISH OF THE Confirmation & First Communion Dates May 22, at 1:00 pm St. Christopher. May 29, at 1:00 pm St. Christopher. @ASCENSIONOFTHELORD

BISHOP DEELEY COMMISSIONS NEW LEADERSHIP FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL CATHOLIC YOUTH The Holy Spirit is your guide on your way to heaven. LEADERSHIP TEAM (CYLT) The Holy Spirit will help you know about Jesus Christ CYLT members serve as Christian leaders and his love for you. The Spirit will lead you to peace among their peers and help their parishes’ with others and teach you new things. The Holy Spirit youth ministry leadership in helping with the will help you when you are in trouble. The Holy Spirit ministry at the parish level. will guide you to everlasting love and joy. “This ministry is a blessing and a serious Fit this Gospel message into this puzzle: responsibility and recognizes your special gifts and calls you to work among us and for us. Live a life of Christ and make him known through your witness and your work.” Commissioned on Sunday as the new CYLT were Hannah Albert of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish in Madawaska, Matthew Bel- lantoni of St. Matthew Parish in Limerick, Kristen Cox of Parish of the Precious Blood MISSION FOR THE WEEK in Caribou, Emily Donlon of Good Shepherd Parish in Saco, Liam Fedrizzi of St. Matthew Before you sit down to read a Bible story, Parish in Limerick, Blasé Guerra of Good ask God to send his Spirit to help you. Shepherd Parish in Saco, Angela Richards When you listen carefully to God's word, of Parish of the Ascension of the Lord in the Spirit can send you a special message York, and Ryan Young of St. Paul the Apos- from Jesus! tle Parish in Bangor. Serving as adult leaders PRAYER for the team are Rebecca Griffin of St. Mary God, thank you for sending your Spirit. of the Visitation Parish in Houlton and Rob- ert Guillemette of St. Thérèse of Lisieux DRAW THIS Parish in Sanford. Draw a picture of God's Spirit whispering in your ear. “Bless these young people who serve in your or name,” prayed Bishop Deeley. “Let your Draw the Holy Spirit as a dove spirit uphold them always as they take on leading you home when you are lost. their new responsibility for the youth of our diocese. Reward their faithfulness with the knowledge that through them, your purposes

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YEAH, YOU!: God could be calling you to share in His glory OUR PARISH MONTHLY REPORT as a priest, deacon, or in the consecrated life? Fr. Seamus, Deacon Peter, or Sister RitaMae will be happy to help you! 201819 201920 202021 April $49,750 $41,024 $31,022 You can contact them at: (207) 7736471 or YTD $547,590 $511,436 $444,433 [email protected]; or www.facebook.com/ vocationsMe; or Diocese of Portland Vocation’s Office /510

Ocean Avenue / Portland, ME 04103. PRAYER LINE: If you have a prayer request, call Lil Lovett at 3634560 and Bob White at 3632718. SCRIPTURE READINGS Year B All information is confidential. Sun May 23 Acts 2:111/1Cor 12:3b7,1213 Mon May 24 Gn 3:915, 20, Jn 19:2534 How are you doing with the promoting of Tue May 25 Sir 35:112/Mk 10:2831 religious vocations in your community? Wed May 26 Sir 36:1, 45a, 1017, Mk 10:3245 Thu May 27 Sir 42:1525, Mk 10:4652 Fri May 28 Sir 44:1, 913, Mk 11:1126 Sat May 29 Sir 51:12cd20, Mk 11:2733 FULL MOON: This coming Wednesday, May 26, we will experience a “Full Moon.” The Full Moon in May is known as a Flower Moon. While looking at the moon see if you can detect any LAST WEEK’S GOSPEL QUIZ large dark, flat regions. These are known as In last Sunday’s reading from the GOSPEL OF JOHN (17:11bR19), Jesus “maria” the plural for the Latin word “maris,” prayed to His father asking not that we be taken out of this world, meaning “sea.” Catholics are very familiar with but rather that we be kept from the evil one. the terms “Stella Maris,” meaning “Star of the Sea” M one of the many titles bestowed upon the Blessed Virgin Mary. THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL QUIZ In this Sunday’s reading from the GOSPEL OF JOHN (20:19R23), we hear of Jesus appearing to the Apostles in the locked room. Dur- NEW NONPROFIT PROGRAM ing this encounter He wishes them peace, shows them His TO SERVE OLDER ADULTS! wounds from the crucifixion, breathes on them, and says some- Heart to Heart: Services for People with Age thing to them. What does He say? Heart to Heart is purposed to advocate, convene, consult, support, collaborate, resolve challenges, facilitate volunteerism, and provide services to people with age in the York area. SEMINARIAN SUPPORT: The Diocese of Portland is blessed to have eight men preparing for the priesthood. This week we Website: www.HEARTTOHEARTAGELESSLOVE.org remember in our prayers, Joshua Guillemette, a native of Email: [email protected] Sanford. Joshua is in his senior year of college. Cards or notes Telephone: (207) 3617311 of support may be sent to him at: Our Lady of Providence Founded by Jud Knox, Former President of York Hospital Seminary / 485 Mount Pleasant Avenue / Providence, RI 02908. Joshua’s birthday is November 4. FYI: For those who mail their offering into the parish on a monthly basis, it’s not necessary to mail in all of the weekly envelopes. A EASTER DUTY: In the dioceses of the United States, the obli- single envelope will do just fine! Actually, if you write your enve- gation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year may lope number on the memo line, you don’t have to mail in any enve- be satisfied from the First Sunday of Lent (February 21) to lopes! Trinity Sunday (May 30). For a just cause, the Easter duty may be fulfilled at some other time of the year. What we rememberN and honorNon Memo- rial Day is heroic sacrifice. We acknowledge those who nobly gave of themselves, even unto death, for a pur-

We are using CLYNK for change. pose they believed was Grab a bag in the narthex and help us make change. greater than themselves. Since the days just following the end of the Civil War, Americans have gathered in late May to honor those who died in military service to their country. This Memorial Day, as we remember all who have served and sacrificed on our behalf, let us not forget what Jesus was willing to give up for usNand the lessons we can learn from that perfect example of sacrifice. Jesus’ greater purpose for this sacrifice was our wellbeingNthat we might have All funds go to our Faith Formation Programs life and have it abundantly.

Happy birthday to the Catholic Church! Happy birthday to you, who are the body of the Church! At Pentecost we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers, and the beginning of their If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your par- Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. ish and growing in your faith then the Knights of Columbus is At Pentecost, the Apostles and their followers were gathered in a the organization for you. room. A great wind blew, and a flame appeared as a tongue of fire, Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As which split itself into many individual flames above the heads of all a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, those present. The Holy Spirit came upon these people and each give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain began to speak in tongues. Despite the fact many had no common exclusive access to our toprated insurance program to pro- language, they were perfectly able to understand one another. Oth- tect your family. ers who were not so blessed, accused those speaking in tongues of We ask you to accept the invitation to learn more about us being drunk, but Peter arose and addressed the crowd, explaining and what we do.Please contact Brian Ross, Grand Knight, at that it was only 9 o'clock, and that this phenomenon was not intoxi- 6034980055 in the York and Kittery area. Please contact cation, but rather this was the work of the Holy Spirit, prophesized Joe Thibeau, Grand Knight in the Berwick and Eliot areas at in the scripture. Peter then called all those present to be baptized 207 4758045. and about three thousand people were baptized that day. These people were among the first Catholics, and Peter is the first pope of Congratulations! Our latest 20/20 Raffle Draw- the Catholic Church. ings are underway and this week our winners are: OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER FROM HOME Lorraine Moulton, Susan Moran, Dot Clifford Catholic Charities Maine Volunteer Services New winners are chosen each weekend. The grand drawing will seeks a quality management outreach assistant to take place on June 20th. volunteer remotely at home. Catholic Charities Maine will provide a cellphone for the assistant to make about 250 phone calls per month to clients, asking them a structured set of survey questions for quality assurance purposes. Data entry into an electronic data- base is also required. If you are interested in this volunteer oppor-

tunity, please email [email protected] or call Kelly Day The primary reasons that parents give for sending their children at (207) 5231152. Thank you for your interest and help! to Catholic school are academic excellence, emphasis on Catho- lic values, healthy social relationships and a supportive environ- ment. Saint Patrick Academy is a place where academic and per- YCSA & The York Ambulance sonal excellence are expectations for all. Take a tour today and Association recently learned that many realize the potential for your children. Call Today (603) 436 community members including seniors 0739 or email [email protected] were not utilizing the ambulance services in fear of not being able to pay. YCSA also learned that the YAA is in Are your or is someone you desperate need of a new ambulance. know interested in the Catho- During month of May, for every$1.00 you donatetowards the lic Faith? Whether you are new ambulance, YCSA will MATCH your donation for up to Baptized or not, are just start- $20,000 with the goal of reaching $40,000 or more! ing to learn about the Catholic YAA through YCSA will now offer a membership card which will Church or have investigated cover an ambulance call for any eligible community member in joining the Church for years, need. Contact us today! If you are experiencing economic we welcome you! hardship and you need help with General Assistance or YCSA Catholics enter full communion though the Sacraments of Bap- Family Services assistance, please callJanie Sweeney at 207363 tism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Baptized Catholics who 5504 Ext. 2 have been away from the Church or have not received these Sac- raments are welcome to join our deeply fulfilling RCIA program. A DAY RETREAT ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE with Please get in touch with Veronica Richards today at veroni- Dr. Paul Lemieux, PhD, in Biddeford on June 12. Countless indi- [email protected] or call 2074390442. viduals and families suffer from the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse. This retreat at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Bid- deford will deal with how parents and caregivers can help prevent serious alcohol and drug problems, the nature of addiction and other mental illnesses, spiritual aspects of alcohol and drug abuse, and treatment options. There will be ample opportunity to discuss all We are so glad to see you again. Please feel free to join us these issues in a concrete way. The retreat will be held on Saturday, at Mass in the Parish! All the details you need on coming June 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $60, including a hot back to church inperson can be found on our website meal, or $120 to stay overnight, including three meals. For more WWW.PALME.ORG. Or call one of our offices listed on information or to register, visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org or the front page of the bulletin. call (207) 2845671.

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MARRIAGE BANNS: Matthew May & Janelle DiMartino (II) Matthew Kelly & Molly Gavin (I)

WELCOME TO OUR PARISH: We extend a warm welcome to Nathan & Paige Shirley and their children, Landen Nalen (8), and Layla Shirley (2), of Kittery, who

MASS intentions recently registered in our parish. We are pleased to have them as a part of our parish family! May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saturday May 22 St. Rita Cascia CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME to Lena 3:003:30 pm Confessions (STC & OLA) Eliot Bardenwerper (8 months), daughter of Thomas & 4:00 pm OLA Lois Carignan ...... by Kay Ouellette Alexandra (Kolbe) Bardenwerper, of Cambridge, Mas- 4:00 pm SC Frances & Lauren Dombrowski...... sachusetts and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, who was baptized on by Family May 16, 2021 at St. Raphael Church by Fr. Scott Mower. Lena’s Godfather is her paternal uncle, Matthew Miller. Her Godmother Sunday May 23 St. Peter Celestine is her maternal aunt, Katerina Kolbe Menard. May Lena continue 9:00 am OLA Mina Cresta ...... by Roger & Dede to grow in the light of faith and may her life be filled with many 9:00 am SR Pro Populo ...... by the Pastor blessings. 11:00 am SC Beatrice Lenzi...... by Marie Szykniej CONGRATULATIONS to Michelle Cunningham, Sarah Koerschner, Brinn McKenney, Ryan Painchaud Monday May 24 St. Afra and Tucker Weeks, who completed their initiation into 9:00 am SR Souls in Purgatory ...... by Alaide Rideman the Catholic faith by receiving the Sacraments of Con- firmation and First Communion last Saturday at St. Tuesday May 25 St. Gregory VIII/St. Bede Christopher’s Church. 9:00 am SR No Mass Following ancient tradition, the confirmands chose the name of a saint as their own Confirmation Name. Michelle has Wednesday May 26 St. Philip of Neri chosen “Dominic,” Sarah has chosen “Rose,” Brinn has chosen 9:00 am SR Capt. Robert Fregeolle (2nd Anniv)...... “Rose,” Ryan has chosen “Michael” and Tucker has by Family chosen “Francis.” Followed by 30 Minutes Eucharistic Exposition AdorationBenediction Because of the Covid19 Pandemic, Bishop Deeley has delegated the authority to confer these sacraments to the local pastors. The protocols for the pandemic led Thursday May 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury our parish to decide to celebrate these sacraments 9:00 am SR Sr. Sylvia Genesse, P.M.. . .by Peary Goodwin through a series of Masses rather than a single celebra- tion. These Masses will take place throughout the month of May. Friday May 28 St. Germanus 9:00 am SR Special Intention...... by Ulrich Family Followed by Corporate Recitation of the Holy Rosary REQUIESCAT IN PACE: Please pray for the deceased members of our parish family, remembering especially Saturday May 29 St. Bona of Pisa William Blacker (92), of York, who died on May 8, 2021 3:003:30 pm Confessions (STC & OLA) in South Berwick. May he, and all our loved ones, rest in peace. 4:00 pm OLA Larry Lane ...... by Lois Lane Jacobs

4:00 pm SC Pro Populo...... by the Pastor A LITTLE LATIN SALVE REGINA M “Hail Queen” Sunday May 30 St. Joan of Arc The opening words for “Hail Holy Queen,” the final prayer of 9:00 am OLA Deceased Service Members of Our Parish . . . the Rosary. Set to music, it is traditionally sung at Compline by the Parish (Night Prayer) every day in the Liturgy of the Hours for most of 9:00 am SR Nelson Paine (1st Anniv) . . . by Nancy Smith 11:00 am SC Beej Andrews (9th Anniv)...... by Chuck the liturgical year. It is also often sung at gatherings of priests.

Can you pick up an extra bulletin this The Sanctuary Lamp Burns this week for: weekend and drop it at your neigh-

Capt. Robert Fregeolle. . . . . by Family bor’s house? With warmer months at St. Christopher Church upon us, Covid19 vaccinations in full Mina Cresta. . . . . by Roger & Dede swing, and more people coming back at Our Lady of the Angels Church home to Maine; now is the time for a great “WELCOME, WE MISSED YOU”. If someone in your neighborhood has not been

to church for a while or has recently moved back or into your AS SEEN ON A BUMPER STICKER neighborhood, please take the time to bring them a church bulletin Have You Made God Smile Today? and let them know they are welcome in our Parish!