My Second Week 
“Everyone has been very welcoming and kind. I know I am going to be very happy here, this is a great parish with great potential. I was very impressed with the teens as they prepare for their mission trip. Brian Kirby had an informative meeting concerning the trip – there certainly is a great need for help in parts of rural Maine. It’s very encouraging to see so many people of different ages working together to make this trip happen. On the home front, things are moving along, we received about ten new volunteers so far to help in different capacities. That is a great first step. We can still use more volunteers. I need to replace some of the carpet in the rectory and office, it is not a healthy environment, and once that is accomplished it will be much easier to get the work space in order. I may have to finance the carpeting myself and get reimbursed when the finances are better. Brian has been an enormous help to me organizing the office space. A lot of work is getting done, but there is a lot more to do. I don’t have the financial numbers yet, we’re still working on that. I do know we have a lot of outstanding bills. I will get the numbers to you as soon as we straighten out all the overdue invoices and determine our routine cash flow needs. In the meantime, thank you very much for your generosity, any extra offertory income would be a great help. I’m confident that with God’s grace we can overcome any challenges. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask. If you are sick or know anyone who is sick, or having surgery, or homebound, I am happy to bring the sacraments of healing to you. I am also available for anointing's after Mass. I ask for your continued prayers, as we work together to build up the Kingdom, the Body of Christ, here in our parish. Peace and Blessings to all!” – Fr. Martin