Ascension of the Lord

Offertory, Special Collections,
and Capitol Campaign

10/25/2020

10/25 Rosary Rally Rosary Rally Saturday, October 24th at Our Lady of the Angels. Sponsored by our local Knights of Columbus and America Needs Fatima. About 30 people attended the service yesterday. Thank you, Sr. Mary Fatima from Daughters of Mary Mother of Healing, who helped lead the event and gave a great talk on Fatima.   Full info flyer here click here.

2020 CHRISTMAS FAIRES   It’s that time of the year when we start working on our Christmas Faires. Even during these challenging times, we’re still working to continue our mission. The Faires have greatly contributed to fulfilling this mission. This year due to the Covid19 Pandemic, the Faires will be online and virtual only. Click Here for St. Raphael Christmas Bazaar Sunday 11/8 9:00 am to Saturday 11/14 8:00pm Click Here for St. Christopher Holiday Faire Sunday 11/15 9:00 am Saturday 11/21 8:00pm Click Here for Our Lady of the Angels Penny Sale Sunday 11/22 9:00 am Saturday 11/28 8:00pm   The Pandemic has affected everyone, and some will not be able to donate this year. For parishioners that can donate, we are asking you to consider supporting businesses that have supported our Parish in the past. Many need our help now. These businesses will be listed on our web site under Christmas Faires. Some suggested donation items include gift cards/ certificates, toys, household items, tools. No homemade food items can be accepted. This year we are asking donations for theme baskets be a complete set of items or a completed basket. More information for each Faire will be posted on our website. Starting 9/12 donations can be dropped off before Mass at all of our churches. Additional drop off times will be announced. If you have any questions, please email: St. Raphael Dianne Goedecke diannegoedecke@gmail.com St. Raphael Bill Green bill.green@portlanddiocese.org Our Lady of the Angels Kathy Sheedy jksheedy@yahoo.com St. Christopher Ellen Pelkey pelkeye@sbcglobal.net St. Christopher Rose Cronin JCronin2@maine.rr.com

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For the Spiritual Communion Prayer CLICK HERE

Prayer song for the COVID-19 Pandemic by  Jan Michael Joncas CLICK HERE

Sign up to attend Mass or Church event below after reviewing these guidlines: Please follow the guidelines below for attending Mass: 1. Your party will be part of a group of 50 people total including priest, organist, cantor, lector, and ushers. 2. Arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass and keep Physical distancing to a minimum of six feet. (Couples and Groups can stay together)    3. Everyone must wear a mask during Mass. 4. Sanitize hands before entering. (please consider bringing your own to use just before receiving communion) 5. You will be directed where to sit. 6. Please receive Holy Communion in the hand. 7. Some travelers arriving in Maine, depending on their state of residency, may need to self-quarantine for 14 days.   Signup using the forms below or call the administrative office for that church and leave a message. We will return phone calls received by Thursday noon time. ONLINE SIGN UP FORM LINKS: Our Lady of the Angels October 24th 1 pm Rosary Rally CLICK HERE for the online form or call Joe Hill at 207-475-4378 Our Lady of the Angels 4 pm Saturdays and 9 am Sundays CLICK HERE for the online form or call 207-384-7006. St. Raphael's 9 am Sundays CLICK HERE for the online form or call 207-439-0442. St. Christopher's 4 pm Saturdays and 11 am Sundays CLICK HERE for the online form or call 207-363-2111. 5/27 Portland Diocesan press releases outline  in person restrictions to consider before signing up for Mass. Sign ups to start Monday June 1st for weekend Masses in June.   https://portlanddiocese.org/content/maine-parishes-offer-indoor-public-masses-restrictions-place-starting-june-1  https://portlanddiocese.org/ContactTracingCompliance

5/3 Watch the kids crown Mary and pray. Click the picture to watch the video on our facebook page.

4/30 Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Roger Normand, who passed unexpectedly this morning, Thursday, April 30th. Please pray for the consolation of his loving wife, Pat, and his family, during this time of great loss, that our merciful God may give them His strength and peace. May Deacon Roger’s soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

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Spiritual Resources:

Pray - Learn - Connect from Home. Click here  for the Diocese Office of Faith Formation page created for this crisis.

Our Parish has a FORMED.ORG subscription. Great content for all age groups.

Please continue supporting our Parish. You can mail offertory to your church office or use our online giving.

Welcome to the Parish of the Ascension of the Lord. We are a Roman Catholic Parish serving southern York County. We have churches in York, Kittery, South Berwick and York Beach. Learn more here.

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Note we are asking all Parishioners to update their information. Thank you!

• ST. CHRISTOPHER: Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Wednesday afternoons at 3:00 pm. Followed by prayer for the priest.
• Holy Hour of Reparation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Every 3rd Thurs. at 11:00am
• Recitation of the Rosary: Monday to Saturday following 8:00 Mass/Service.
• Scripture Study: Every Monday in the kitchen at 9:00 am. Call Rita Leroux 2215857
• Charismatic Meeting: Tuesdays afternoon at 2:00 pm. FMI call Rita Leroux 2215857
• Ultreya: 1st Sunday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. FMI call Kevin Murphy at 2073633283
• ST. RAPHAEL: Divine Mercy Chaplet: Thursday Evening 6:30 in Chapel.
• Recitation of the Rosary: Friday morning, directly following the 9:00 am, in Chapel.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry: 2nd Sat. of the month in the Parish Center 10:30 12:00 pm.
• OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS: Liturgy of the Hours: Monday mornings at 7:00 am
• Rosary: Saturday afternoons at 3:30 pm

• Advisor and Minister to the Confined: If you have a planned hospital stay and would like to arrange to have a visit from one of our priests or a Eucharistic Minister, please call the office of Deacon Roger Normand: 207-459-4577

On Saturday 2/8 Bishop Deeley Blessed the new addition and stained glass windows at Our Lady of the Angels Church in South Berwick. For full story and pictures click here.




Work has started on extensive repairs at Star of the Sea Church & Hall. see photos here

At St. Raphael's new wainscoating has been installed. The entire Hall has been painted. and new flooring has been installed. see photos here

The parking is being expanded at Ascension Chapel. see photos here

The fellowship Hall at Our Lady of the Angels is coming along as scheduled. see photos here

On June 6^th the Building Committee and representatives from the Chancery unanimously approved moving forward with construction of an addition at Our Lady of the Angels Church in South Berwick. It will include a Hall for gathering and functions, Classrooms, and a Chapel. Total costs are approximately $1,086,000.

The cost will be covered by a combination of Capital Campaign proceeds, savings, and adding onto the existing loan. The land was purchased and the Church built in 2008 after St. Michaels in South Berwick and Our Lady of Peace in Berwick merged.
 
Additional Capital Campaign Pledges are welcome to help reduce financing needs.

Thank you to all who have pledged!

Haven’t pledged yet? Please consider pledging. One time donations or donations made over time. Contact Kathy DiMare to set up your Pledge. Kathy can be contacted through our Kittery office at 207-439-0442 or by email Kathy.dimare@portlanddiocese.org

More information on all Capital Campaign Projects including a time line on the addition click here.

Class Date, Time & Location

ALL CLASSES TEMPORARILY MEETING ONLINE

Sundays:
      Our Lady of The Angels (8:00-9:15 a.m) Grades 1-5
      St. Raphael (5:30 -6:30 p.m) Grades 1-5
      St Christopher (9:30 -10:30 a.m) Grades 1-5  
                                      (11:00 -12:00 p.m) Pre-K / Kindergarten

FMI Contact:
          Veronica Richards at Veronica.Richards@portlanddiocese.org

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