Diocese of PortlanD, Maine • cluster 11 Roman Catholic Churches of Hancock County PASTOR V. Rev. Emile Dubé, VF PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Anthanasius S. Wirsiy Rev. Roland Berngeh PARISH OFFICES St. Joseph / Cluster 231 Main Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-2342 b Stella Maris Parish PO Box S / 60 Franklin St. Bucksport, ME 04416 (207) 469-3322 b Transfiguration Parish The Holy Family The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; 56 Mount Desert Street and the favor of God was upon him. - Lk 2:40 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-3535 (207) 801-9310 Rectory Feast of The Holy Family cHURCHES he truth of the supposedly clichéd phrase “every child is a miracle” hits home for most people when a child is born Holy Redeemer, Bar Harbor to them or an adopted child is welcomed into the family. St. Vincent de Paul, Bucksport T The instantaneous recognition of the child never before seen is a Our Lady of Hope, Castine spiritual experience made physical as a mother takes the newborn *Our Lady of the Lake, Dedham in her arms and a father gazes at an infant who evokes on sight the St. Joseph, Ellsworth deepest of loves. *Our Lady Star of the Sea, Islesford But every family, whether gifted with many children or none St. Peter, Manset/SW Harbor or one, has a role to play in God’s dramatic story of salvation and shares in the miraculous gift of hope children represent. Each child *St. Ignatius, Northeast Harbor has been willed by God to serve a unique purpose. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Stonington And it was through the birth of one child that all of us share *St. Margaret, Winter Harbor in the hope of salvation. As Simeon says in Luke’s gospel of the * Summer Missions continued on p. 3 December 27, 2020 • The Holy Family Roman Catholic Churches of Hancock County, Maine December 27, 2020 • The Holy Family / PAGE 2 CLUSTER 11 STAFF Sharing the Good News & VOLUNTEERS The Roman Catholic Churches of Hancock County are part of the PASTOR Diocese of Portland, ME. Our diocesan cluster (No. 11) embraces V. Rev. Emile Dubé, VF three parishes, six year-round churches, and four summer missions. PAROCHIAL VICARS The community is united under one pastor, and two parochial vicars, Rev. Anthanasius S. Wirsiy who together serve the varied needs of a wide region that includes Rev. Roland Berngeh the Downeast Gateway, Acadia National Park, and the greater Blue Hill Peninsula. We are called to receive and witness God’s Presence MUSIC MINISTRY through worship, prayer, sacraments and service. All are welcome Dan Conte to join us in the scheduled Masses for this week: Kathy Jellison Wendy Johnston Mass Times & Locations Cathy Scovill Saturday, December 26 FAITH FORMATION 4:00 PM Our Lady of Holy Hope 137 Perkins St, Castine ME 04421 Wendy Johnston 4:30 PM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 Rose Ann Schultz Sunday, December 27 BUSINESS OFFICE 8:00 AM St. Mary Star of the Sea 8 Granite St, Stonington ME 04681 Laurence Fernald 8:00 AM St. Peter 5 Ocean House Rd, Manset/SWHarbor ME 04679 Karl Koerner 10:00 AM Holy Redeemer 56 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor ME 04609 ADMINISTRATION 11:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul 60 Franklin St, Bucksport ME 04416 Monica Giordano 11:45 AM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 William Landmesser Monday, December 28 JoAnn Fairchild 8:30 AM St. Vincent de Paul NO MASS WEBMASTER Tuesday, December 29 Marti Dayton 8:30 AM St. Mary Star of the Sea NO MASS BULLETIN EDITOR 9:00 AM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 JoAnn Fairchild Wednesday, December 30 b 8:30 AM Holy Redeemer 56 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor ME 04609 8:30 AM Our Lady of Holy Hope NO MASS THE NATURE of COMMUNITY In classical Hebrew there is a word for Thursday, December 31 New Year’s Eve community: edah. Edah comes from the 4:00 PM Our Lady of Holy Hope 137 Perkins St, Castine ME 04421 word ed, meaning “witness.” The people 4:30 PM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 who constitute an edah have much in Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day common. They are bent on the same pur- 8:00 AM St. Mary Star of the Sea 8 Granite St, Stonington ME 04681 pose. In Greek there is a word koinonon, which is closely related to koinonia, 10:00 AM Holy Redeemer 56 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor ME 04609 meaning “community,” “communion,” 11:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul 60 Franklin St, Bucksport ME 04416 “fellowship,” and even a sharing of each Saturday, January 2 other’s lives and hearts with one another. 4:00 PM Our Lady of Holy Hope 137 Perkins St, Castine ME 04421 The Apostle Paul said, “There is neither 4:30 PM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person” (Galatians 3:28). To frame Sunday, January 3 this in modern-day terms, there is no 8:00 AM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 “us” and there is no ”them” in a shared 8:00 AM St. Mary Star of the Sea 8 Granite St, Stonington ME 04681 community such as a cluster of churches. 8:00 AM St. Peter 5 Ocean House Rd, Manset/SWHarbor ME 04679 God calls his people to love one another 10:00 AM Holy Redeemer 56 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor ME 04609 (John 15:12), and the love of God belongs everywhere in equal measure. People 11:00 AM St. Joseph 231 Main St, Ellsworth ME 04605 who embrace the transforming love of 11:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul 60 Franklin St, Bucksport ME 04416 God may be considered one family – the Weekend Masses at St. Joseph are Live-Streamed on Facebook to the Parish Hall people of God. where additional seating allows more people to attend Mass. Roman Catholic Churches of Hancock County, Maine December 27, 2020 • The Holy Family / PAGE 3 OPEN Mon/Wed/Fri SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM For sacramental preparation and to & Wed 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM schedule a date, please call the parish Call 667-4363 to reserve a time. office of the church where you would like the baptism to occur. Holy Family cont. from page one SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE newborn baby boy Jesus, “my eyes have seen your salvation, which Please contact the cluster office you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the (207-667-2342) at least six months in advance of making your reception plans. Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” Mary and Joseph were “amazed at what was said about him,” FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS for he was the fulfillment of all hopes. But in the reality of the Holy Please contact the funeral homes, Family, we see the miraculous nature of every child and every and they will work with your parish family reflected. - Fr. Emile Dubé to help you make arrangements. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Adult Faith Formation in the New Year & COMMUNION CALLS Have the Scriptures opened to you by some of the best Catholic Please call your parish office with the address and phone number of the scholars and restore your hope and your faith with a spiritual retreat person(s) in need of pastoral care. on January 4-7, 2021. Join Scott Hahn, John Bergsma, Ralph Martin, Lawrence Feingold, Fr. Rocky Hoffman, and Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED for the Lift Up Your Hearts Virtual Conference (https://stpaulcenter. We connect people with resources com/hearts-virtual-free/). The first day of the retreat is free. for food, shelter and utilities, e.g., and do what we can to provide assistance. Beginning January 7, a Book Study with Dan Conte will be offered on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. via ZOOM web or phone PRAYER REQUESTS conferencing. Contact Dan Conte at [email protected] or Please call your parish office to 207-469-1930 to register. The group will be reading a book by Ralph add someone to the prayer list Martin, The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God or to offer a Mass intention. Based on the Wisdom of the Saints. LEARNING ABOUT Other educational opportunities are outlined on the Cluster 11 THE CATHOLIC FAITH website (www.hc-catholics.org/upcoming-events). - Rose Schultz Please speak with a priest; call your parish office; or go to formed.org St. Joseph Welcomes New Parochial Vicar to watch, listen and read. b Fr. Emile is happy to report that Rev. Roland Berngeh has arrived safely from Cameroon, Africa, and will serve St. Joseph Parish as FORMED provides Catholic content Parochial Vicar beginning in January. “We are very grateful to Our from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals ex- Blessed Mother and to Senator Susan Collins, who helped to assure plore their faith anywhere. Enjoy a wide Fr. Roland’s visa,” he said. selection of movies, talks, ebooks, and Fr. Roland plans to keep the daily Mass schedule for now and videos to deepen your understanding and hopes to resume St. Joseph’s full weekend Mass schedule (Saturday appreciation of the Catholic Faith. Get at 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.) as the New Year begins. children’s programs, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.