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May 19: Pentecost Sunday

"[Jesus] said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.'"  John 20:21-23
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IN MEMORIAM
Cluster 5

Catherine E. Wallace
Beverly Ann Moody
Ronald C. Cyr
Marion Mulligan
William Charles Levesque
Frederick A. "Bobo" Morin

We offer our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of our faithful departed. May their souls rest in the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Year of Faith

Year of Faith symbol

October 11,to November 24, 2013. Apostolic Letter by Pope Benedict XVII inaugurating the Year of Faith.

Year of Faith for parishes and families

Diocesan website: right column has links to resources

Apostles receiving the Holy Spirit on Pentecost

May 19: Youth Ministry Transition Event

Sunday, May 19, Youth Ministry Senior/8th grade Event at St. Martin's, 3:00-5:00, Prayer Service in the church followed by a baked ham dinner. We will be honoring our only youth ministry senior this year, Matthew Jamieson, and transitioning our 8th graders into high school. Please join us in celebrating Matthew's dedicated years to Catholic Youth Ministry. All are invited!

Transforming Parishes

More information: full bulletin insert

Events for All Cluster Members

May 21, 2013
Cluster Council Meeting
6pm, St. Peter parish center; all parishioners are welcome to attend
 
May 26, 2013
SOLEMNITY OF THE HOLY TRINITY
Regular Mass schedule
 
June 2, 2013
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi)
Regular Mass schedule
 
June 9-15, 2013
Adult Retreat, "Gospel Nonviolence: The Great Failure, the Only Hope"
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford; given by Fr. Emmanuel McCarthy. See bulletin for more details or www.mariejoseph.org
 
June 15, 2013
"Fit for a King" middle school retreat
Saco, Maine, register online at: goodshepherdparish.us or call Anna Robinson
 
July 18, 2013
Lifeline Screening
Providing the Helping Hands Organization's Stroke, Vascular, and Heart Rhythm Package; St. Martin's, Divine Mercy Parish. Register online at helpinghandsforhealth.com or call 800-324-9458. See bulletin for more details.
 
June 22, 2013
Transforming Parishes Videoconference
9 am to 3 pm, Augusta, Brewer, Caribou
See bulletin insert for details
 
August 1, 2013
St. Peter's Lawn Party with Live Auction
11 am to 7 pm, St. Peter's, Divine Mercy Parish
 
September 20-23, 2013
Retrouvaille Weekend
To register or for information, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com

 

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