St. Peter Chanel Parish

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1 St. Peter Chanel Parish St. Bruno - St. Remi Church Van Buren, ME Paroisse de Saint-Pierre-Chanel October 30, 2016 St. Joseph Church Hamlin, ME Parish Office: Phone Pastoral Staff: Pastor / St. Peter Chanel Parish Rev. James Plourde Phone: james.plourde@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Kent Ouellette Phone: kent.ouellette@portlanddiocese.org When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, "Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house." And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, "He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner." ~ Luke 19:5-7

2 St. Bruno-St. Remi Church Van Buren, ME Worship & Spirituality St. Bruno-St. Remi church This Week s Bread & Wine Sponsor In Loving Memory of: Tina Marquis by John & Noreen This Week s Sanctuary Lamp Sponsor In Loving Memory of: Armand Deschaine by Dick & Claudette Chabre CELEBRATING THE HOLY YEAR OF MERCY A CORPORAL WORK OF MERCY October Theme Give Drink to the Thirsty Water is essential to human survival. Giving Drink to the Thirsty challenges us to find the means to provide safe drinkable water for all as a recognition of their human dignity. It is not just our bodies, however that thirst. Our souls thirst as well for the living God. Showing mercy to others includes sharing the joy of the Gospel with those whose lives are dry from a lack of meaning. Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water: (John 4:15) Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider: Week of October 30, 2016: Donate baby formula to a pregnancy resource center or another program that supports mothers and their babies SECOND COLLECTIONS: November 1: All Saints Day November 5-6: Archdiocese of Military Services November 19-20: Catholic Campaign for Human Development Thursday, December 8: (one collection) Immaculate Conception December Retirement Fund for Religious ACTS FOR MEN: If you are interested in attending this spirit filled retreat weekends please call the CLC to register or pick up an application at the parish office. When: November 10-13, 2016 Donation: $100 for the weekend Presented by the Men s ACTS team St. Joseph Church Hamlin, ME Parish/Cluster Corner St. John Valley Festival of Trees: The Daughters of Isabella are sponsoring a St. Peter Chanel Religious Ed. Fundraiser. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 12th, 10am to 8pm & Sunday Nov. 13th, 10am to 4pm at the Van Buren Community Center. Tickets will be available to buy at the door for a chance to win your favorite Christmas tree. There will also be Craft vendors and a concession stand serving chili, chicken stew, and hot dogs. All are welcome to come join us for a day of fun. HOLY DOORS Please join us for a Pilgrimage through the Holy Doors as we come to a close of our Year of Mercy at St. Luce Church in Frenchville on Sunday, November 13th at 2pm. Starting with Confessions, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Symbol of the Holy Doors is Christ our Gate to Heaven. No one comes to the Father except through me. Sponsored by the St. Gerard Ladies of St. Anne. Public is invited! The Presence Radio Network Pray the Rosary with Bishop Deeley You can pray the Rosary with Bishop Deeley anytime of day or night. Simply go to our website at: (Click on Programming, and select Audio Files) The Presence Radio Network is listener-supported Catholic radio 106.7FM Greater Portland, 105.7FM Springvale, 97.5FM Fort Kent 90.3FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7FM Mid-Coast 89.5FM Greater Augusta, 1390AM Northern Maine Listen online at and on smart-phones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or dial and listen on any cell phone or landline with unlimited minutes. Weekly Rosary: The Columbiettes will be reciting the Rosary weekly, on Mondays, 30 minutes before mass. Come pray with us.

3 Parish/Cluster Corner Continued BAPTISMAL PREP CLASSES: A baptismal prep class will be held with Deacon Don Clavette at the NEW St. Thomas Center (entrance on the 11th Ave. side of the building) on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 9:30 am. If you have any circumstances that do not allow you to attend this scheduled date, please feel free to contact Deacon Don (office: , home: , cell: ) to schedule a time to meet. First Thursday Holy Hour at Borderview: Eucharistic Adoration at Borderview Chapel will be November 6, 2016 at 3 pm. Come join us to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Exposed, to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary. Community Events HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR KIDS: There will be a Halloween Party for kids held on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Legion hall. The event will begin at 1pm and end at 3pm. All are welcome to attend. There will be lots of games and fun. This event is being sponsored by the Ladies Auxillary. Musee culturel du Mont-Carmel presents: free event in October: Award winning author, Cathie Pelletier from Allagash, reading from her books and writings on Sunday, Oct. 30th at 2:00pm. Refreshments will be served. RACHEL S VINEYARD RETREAT IN SOUTHERN MAINE NOV. 4-6, 2016 The best way I can describe a Rachel s Vineyard retreat is that it s a safe place No one judges you. There is only love, and you get a true understanding of God s love, mercy and forgiveness. - from someone who attended a retreat Come to a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat weekend November 46, It starts at 5:00 pm Friday and ends mid-afternoon Sunday. You ll have a private room for the two overnights while joining a handful of others who also want to move beyond the pain. Come experience, through Scripture, the profound mercy of God. Pre-registration is needed. Registration deadline is Monday, October 24th. For general information, visit projectrachel or To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux at ; or Annette.Roux@portlanddiocese.org KC & Columbiettes 50/50 Raffle: You may join at any time. For $10 minimum you can be paid up for 5 weeks. The more who enter, the higher the prize.50/50 KC & Columbiettes Weekly Drawing Drop at KC/mail box w/check or mail: 284 Main St. Name: Address: Phone # Amount Enclosed: $ Minimum $10 = $2/5wks Community Meeting Dates and Times: KC 3rd Degree Meetings: every 1st Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. KC 4TH DEGREE MEETINGS: every 2nd Thursday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. Columbiettes Supper/Meetings: every third Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. LADIES AUXILIARY SUPPER/MEETING: every first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Daughters of Isabella Meetings: every second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. MEDICARE PART D: It is the time of the year for our seniors to take a good look at their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan also known as Part D. Since there are changes every year, it is important that you look over your plan. Clinics will be held throughout the St John Valley. These clinics are put on by the Aroostook Agency on Aging. This year any changes can only be made between Oct. 15 to Dec 7. You must make an appointment by calling The clinics hours are 9 am to 3 pm at all locations listed below: Fort Kent ---Medical Office Building Oct 25 & Nov 17 Madawaska---Elementary School Oct 27 & Nov 17 Van Buren---Adult Ed behind HS Nov 10 Grand Isle---Community Center Nov 9 Finance & Administration St. Peter Chanel Parish Financial Updates Offertory: July 1, 2016 to October 23, 2016 Budget: $00,000 Actual: $ 00,000 Under Anticipated: ($0,000) Wk. of Oct. 23, 2016 Amt. Given Wkly Goal St. Bruno-St. Remi $ 0,000 $ 1,971 St. Joseph $ 000 $ 554 Week Totals $ 0,000 $ 2,525 Average Collection: This yr. Last yr. $ 0,000 $ 2,553 CATHOLIC APPEAL: Goal:$15,391 Pledges to date: $7,252.00, 47% of goal, 55 households

4 October 30, 2016 VB- Saturday, October 29 4:00 PM - Michaud & Laplante Families by Chanel & Leola Laplante Hamlin- Sunday, October 30 8:00 AM - Clayton St. Pierre by Becky & Family VB- Sunday, October 30 9:15 AM - Raymond Davis by Mona VB- Monday, October 31 6:00 PM - Alfreda & Noel Levesque by Gene & Rachel VB- Tuesday, November 1 - No Mass VB- Wednesday, November 2 - No Mass VB- Thursday, November 3 6:00 PM - Herby Cyr by Jackie & Family VB- Friday, November 4 (Borderview) 10:00 AM - Donald Franck by Anne Violette VB- Saturday, November 5 4:00 PM - James Cormier by his wife, Joan Hamlin- Sunday, November 6 8:00 AM - Cecile V. Cyr by Jeannine Cyr & Family VB- Sunday, November 6 9:15 AM - Emile, Rita, Allen Beaulieu by Roger & Joyce Levesque

5 Parish Office: Telephone: Address: 174 Main St., Van Buren, ME Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:30-12:30 & 1-3 As always, you are encouraged to call prior to coming to assure assistant is not out or running errands. Administrative Assistant: Joyce Gagnon Joyce.Gagnon@portlanddiocese.org Sexton: Jesse Cormier High School Youth Ministry Coordinator: Wanted: Is God Calling You? Let us know... Junior Youth Ministry Coordinator: Patricia Charette Religious Education Office: Sr. Yvette Plante & Elaine Levesque Directors of Music: Choir Kathleen Beaulieu Children s Choir Sr. Yvette Plante St. Joseph Lisa Parent Organist: Leo James Duplessis People Helping People Thrift Shop: Manager Alma Rossignol Prayer Line Contacts: Pat Cyr Rochelle Laplante St. Bruno-St. Remi Food Pantry: Phil Martin / or Bob Lapierre / St. Joseph Food Pantry: Gisele Labreck Mass Schedules St. Bruno-St. Remi Church Monday 6:00 p.m. Tuesday No Mass Wednesday No Mass Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday (Borderview) 10:00 a.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:15 a.m. St. Joseph s Church Sunday 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday at the St. Bruno-St. Remi Church: 3:30-3:50 p.m. or by appointment with a priest. Baptisms: Please contact a parish priest one month prior to baptism and register with the office. Marriages: Please contact a parish priest six months prior to the wedding date and register with the office Funerals: Please contact the parish office. Bulletin Announcements Deadline: 10 days prior to publishing please.