6/2/23

Star of the Sea opening

Our summer Mission Chapel, Star of the Sea at 13 Church Street in Short Sands York, is ready for opening Memorial Day Weekend. Sunday 9am Mass.

Our Girls and Boys received First Communion and Conformation Sunday at St. Christopher's Church. Bishop Robert Deeley presided with Fr. Mower and Msgr. Carron. For information about our Faith Formation Programs contact our Director Veronica Richards.

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The Catholic Youth Convention is back in 2023!

We are so excited to be able to gather in person since the first time since 2019 for the 2023 Maine Catholic Youth Convention - Breaking Bread! We're back at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland and ready to welcome high school youth and their adult chaperones to come together to celebrate our Catholic faith.

Our keynote speakers this year are Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson, together known together as The Doug and Dave Show. "Talented storytellers, musicians and stewards of the Faith, Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson joined forces in 2018 to create “The Doug and Dave Show,” an endeavor as fun and entertaining as it is Faith-filled.

Doug and Dave have presented at major conferences, such as the National Catholic Youth Conference, the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, among others, while also leading music worship at major Christian events (such as the Broadmoor World Arena’s Faith Day with the Harlem Globetrotters in Colorado Springs, Colo.).

Both men greatly value their vocation as husbands, fathers and serve their local parish family as worship leaders." There will be several breakout sessions, some of which will include different levels for those who are just starting on their journey and those who want to dive deeper.
Specific times for parishes to gather together will be part of this year's gathering, as well as an opportunity for regions to meet in order to get to know each other and possibly collaborate in ministry efforts.

Check-in will begin at 5:30pm on Friday and Convention will kick-off at 7pm
We will walk to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for 10am Sunday Mass with Bishop Deeley. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Scroll down for the Convention registration process. Please reach out with any questions: [email protected]

NEW FUEL FUND

Our Parish has started a new Fuel Fund to assist those in need, especially Parishioners. Please consider donating to this Fund, we’ll be collecting all winter.

To donate:

· To donate online CLICK HERE

· or place an envelope marked FUEL FUND in the Weekly Collection.

· or stop by one of the offices during the week. (It is usually a good idea to call ahead when visiting the office to ensure someone will be there)

FOR THOSE IN NEED, please apply for HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program). Flyers are available in our Narthex or any of our Offices. They explain eligibility and how to apply. For more information go to the website: https://yccac.org/heat-energy-fuel/. Once approved, we will use the amount of funds we have and your award letter to determine the amount of additional fuel you will receive from us.

Each town also has Fuel Funds available. Most require applying for HEAP first. Please check with your Town Office to see what additional assistance they can offer.

Not everyone in need will qualify for help. If you don’t meet the HEAP qualifications, please fill out a request form also available in our Narthex or any of our offices and return it to one of our offices or mail it to:

Parish of the Ascension of the Lord
6 Whipple Rd
Kittery ME 03904
Attention: Bill Green (All applications will be kept in strict confidence)

Donate to this fund online by CLICKING HERE

Welcome

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.

Please register for our parish by clicking here.

If your information needs to be uppdated please email your church administrator. Thank you!

Worship Sites and Mass Times

Our Lady of the Angels Church 162 Agamenticus Road PO Box 208 South Berwick, ME 03908 207.384.7006 Sunday 9:30 am Saturday 4:00 pm (proceeded by the Rosary) Confession 3:00pm - 3:30pm	St. Raphael's Church 6 Whipple Road Kittery, ME 03904 207.439.0442 Sunday 9:00 am Weekdays: (In the Church) 9:00 am Monday 9:00 am Wednesday followed by Adoration 9:00 am Thursday 9:00 amFriday followed by the Rosary
St. Christopher's Church 4 Barrel Lane York, Maine 03909 207.363.2111 Sunday 7:30 and 11:00 am Saturday 4:00 pm Confession 3:00pm - 3:30pm Ascension Chapel (November - May) 2 Moulton Ln. (across from St. Christophers) Weekday Mass currently being held at St. Raphael Church in Kittery. Available for small weddings and funerals.	Star of the Sea Church 13 Church Street, York Beach, ME 03910 207-363-2111 Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day Sunday 9am Mass

Today's Readings
- Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Tb 11:5-17
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
  Gospel Mk 12:35-37

6/2/23

If your information needs to be uppdated please email your church administrator. Thank you!