Parish of the Precious Blood

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1 1 Parish of the Precious Blood September 30, th Sunday in Ordinary Time "For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward." - Mk 9:39a, Readings for the Week of September 30, 2018 Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7 [6]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8 [3]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, [3]/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, [13]/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab [24b]/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 [135]/Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [cf. 5]/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 As we go about our days, we necessarily label, classify, and prioritize. What's "in" and what's "out" on our priority list? Because humans are social beings, we tend to do the same thing with people. We can only invite six people to the dinner party. Our young child wants to invite certain friends to her birthday, but we're keenly aware of who the parents are, and the prospect of spending several hours with them is enough to give us pause. In today's Gospel, Jesus' disciples face a classification problem. They've seen another person driving out demons in the name of Jesus. They recognize him, a non- Apostle, as clearly "out." And yet "Jesus replied, 'Do not prevent him? whoever is not against us is for us." Jesus recognizes real faith in the would-be exorcist. In our own lives, Jesus invites us to recognize others' good intentions. They should not be cut off simply because they do not line up with all our personal preferences. What, then, is deserving of such a fate? "If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off? if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out." When his listeners blame others, Jesus tends to pivot the conversation to their own lives. In this case, the message is clear. What we really need to cut out is that which keeps us from Jesus. If over-commitment causes us to lose patience with our family, doubt God's providence, and become consumed with self-reliance, cut something out. If certain friendships lead us time after time into gossip and slander, cut it out. In today's Gospel, Jesus invites us to live intentionally in our discipleship. Are we ready? Liturgical Publications Inc.

2 2 September 30, 2018 PARISH INFORMATION SANCTUARY LAMP Holy Rosary The Health of Brad Frank by the Morneault Family OUR LADY LAMP Our Priests & Deacon: Pastor: Rev. David R. Raymond Parochial Vicar: Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia Parochial Vicar: Rev. Agustin Sebasthiyan Deacon: Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher Fr. Dave Fr. Steve Fr. Agustin Deacon Carl Parish of the Precious Blood Business Office Hours Caribou Office: 31 Thomas Ave. P.O. Box 625 Caribou, ME or *Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 3:30 PM Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch. Closed Friday Presque Isle Office: 6 Roberts St. Presque Isle, ME or *Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9 AM - 3:30 PM. Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch. Closed Friday Sacramental and Pastoral Care Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office to register by the first Friday of the month. Sacrament of Marriage Please call the Parish Office six months to one year in advance of the desired date of your wedding. Sacrament of Penance Reconciliation is available 45 mins before Mass or by appointment. Pastoral Ministry to the Sick and Homebound Please call the Parish Office with the name, address and telephone number of the person who is in need. PPB Youth Ministry Happenings: Youth Mass will be at 9am at St. Mary s beginning: October 21 November 18 December 16 January 20 February 10** (second Sunday due to school vacation week) March 17 April 14 ** (second Sunday due to school vacation week) May 5 ( last Youth Mass for academic year) Theresa Bonner, Director PPB Youth Ministry Theresa.bonner@portlanddiocese.org Parish of the Precious Blood Commission Meetings Oct. 9 PPB Worship Commission St. Mary s, Presque Isle Chairperson, Lynn Pelli Oct. 19 PPB Buildings & Grounds Holy Rosary Parish Center Chairperson, Rodney Bourgoine Faith Formation Classes Grades Pre K 5 Sundays ~ 9 AM St. Louis Church Hall Limestone. 10 AM Holy Rosary Parish Center, Caribou. 10 AM St. Mary s Faith Formation Center Presque Isle Classes begin Monday, Sept. 10th at St. Mark s, Ashland. YouthMinistryPPB/ FMI Please call the Faith Formation Office at * Oct. 23 PPB Finance Council St. Mary s Conference Room, P.I. Chairperson, Mark Bouchard Oct. 25 PPB Pastoral Council St. Mary s Conference Room, P.I. Chairperson, Dr. Jim Savage ** The Bulletin is available on our website at on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.

3 WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Saturday, Sep 29: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1004 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** George Pelletier by The Class of :00 PM St. Mary ** Jacqueline Michaud by Husband, Leonard Michaud 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Marie Staples by Nancy and Richard 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Roland & Isabelle Baron, Doris & Louis Baron by Daughter-in-law Rena and Family St. Catherine ** Elmer Lukacs by His loving Family St. Joseph ** Cary Hewey by Eleanor Grow and Family Sunday, Sep 30: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1004 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Stephen Bither,With all our Love, Gala, Megan & Adrianna 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Doris Belanger by Louis & Emily Saucier 10:30 AM St. Mark ** For the People 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Adrienne Bernard by David Bernard 11:00 AM St. Louis ** James T. Beahm by his Wife Bea Beahm Monday, Oct 1: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM St. Mark ** Shirley Surprenant by Golden Age 1:30 PM Mars Hill Nursing Home ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** For the Health of Brad Frank by The Morneault Family Tuesday, Oct 2: The Holy Guardian Angels 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Carmen Thibodeau by Holy Rosary Daughters of Isabella 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Louise & Kenneth Knight by David Bernard & Family 10:00 AM Maine Veterans Home ** The Soul of Fr. Claude Albert by Rev.Msgr. Rene` Mathieu Wednesday, Oct 3: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Joan Bishop by Madeline Guerrette & Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Gloria Martin by Garland & Shelia Caron and Family Thursday, Oct 4: St. Francis of Assisi 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Robert McBurnie by Wife Jeannette Holy Rosary ** Virginia Stewart by Cathy, David and Paulene Friday, Oct 5: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Dawn Shaw by Gil, Jeanine & Katherine 2:30 PM Rising Hill Pope Francis, that the Holy Spirit may always guide him as he leads the Catholic Church Holy Rosary ** Repose of all Souls in Purgatory by Susana & Antonio Hebert Saturday, Oct 6: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time # :00 AM Holy Rosary ** 1st Eucharist and Confirmation 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Dale Corbin by Wife Sharon and Family 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Joey Dube (3rd Anniversary) by Kathy Holmes 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** John & Mary Pataky by The Francis Family 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Xavier F. Bosse (3rd Anniversary) by Aline and Family St. Catherine ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin St. Joseph ** Tom Mc Dowell (Birthday) Love from His Mother Sunday, Oct 7: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time #1007 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Gilman & Mae Chamberlain by Kevin, Karen, Lynn Chamberlain & Family 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Jeffrey Wakefield by Ray, Elaine, & Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Lowell Lannigan by His Loving Wife Rita 10:30 AM St. Mark ** The Soul of Fr. Claude Albert by Rev. Msgr. Rene` Mathieu 11:00 AM St. Denis ** For the People 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Michael St. Pierre by Annette and Larry Tardy Bulletin Memorials Prayer & Devotions HOLY ROSARY Thursday 6:30 PM ACTS Women ~ 7 PM Burning Bush Group. Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, No Benediction. 1st Friday: Mass and Adoration ~ Oct. 5th 5:30- Confession Mass 6:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:15 PM Prayers & Benediction 1st Saturday: 3 PM First Saturday Devotions & Rosary ST. MARY S Tuesday: 1 PM Prayer Group 2:30 PM Rosary Team Wednesday: 9 AM Rosary making Friday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass when there is no funeral. 9 AM Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests. Saturday: 2:30 PM First Saturday Devotions & Rosary ST. DENIS Every other Tues. 2-4 PM Rosary Making at the K. of C. Hall. Wednesday: 10 AM St. Denis Rectory, Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests. Thursday: 9 AM Faith Sharing Friday: 3 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday: 1 PM Adoration Sunday: 10:15 AM Rosary ST. MARK S Monday: 8:00 AM Rosary when there is a Mass. Friday: 8:30 AM Rosary. Stations of the Cross: 3:00 PM during Lent OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Sunday: 8:15 AM Rosary before Mass Tuesday: 6:30 PM Rosary SACRED HEART Weds: 10 AM Rosary 3 DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON by Sharon Corbin & Family EVELYN TROMBLEY by Thelma & Richard Rand LAWRENCE & HILDA BOSSE & PATRICIA PARADIS Given by Jim & Nancy Chandler BARRY & PEARLE SOUCY by Nancy, Whitney & Brandon KENNETH G. MURCHISON, SR. by the Murchison Family CONRAD CARON by His Wife & Children MARK D. LeBLANC DORIS MARTIN by Mom, Dad & Family LINDA PAGE by Husband Norman & Family GILBERT GUERRETTE by his Loving Wife & Family LIONEL BLANCHETTE & RAYMOND BLANCHETTE by Doris & Children NORMAN WATSON by His Wife & Children SHAWN BERNARD by His Dad Charles RAINALD & ALTHEA GERVAIS Given by Rainald Jr. & Family CLIFF MARTIN by His Wife, Children & Their Families DECEASED RELATIVES OF PETER & OMERINE CYR by Peter & Omerine Cyr

4 4 WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION Congratulations to our Pastor, Fr. Dave Raymond on being nominated to receive the National Lumen Christi Award. This award is given annually by the Catholic Extension to an individual or group who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. Followers of the Cross will NOT meet Sat., Oct. 6th. The next meeting will be Sat., Nov. 3rd. Sacred Heart Harvest Supper will be held Sun., Oct. 7th at the Church Hall in North Caribou from 4:30. Adults $10, Youth $5, Children FREE. Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Anne. Tickets will be sold at the door. All are welcome! Catholic Golden Age will meet October 14th at 2 PM in the Parish Center. All over the age of 50 are welcome. Our Lady invites you to Pray the Rosary Sat., Oct. 13th at 12 Noon at the Holy Rosary Church steps in Caribou and the Town Gazebo in Limestone for the Conversion of America. YOUTH MINISTRY You re invited to a THANK YOU GALA for the succes of the Build a Child Fundraiser Sat., Oct. 20th at the K. of C. Hall following the 4 PM Mass at St. Mary s. It s FREE! Come let the Youth Ministry express their thanks and show you how the funds have helped the youth. St. Louis Harvest Supper will be held Sun., Oct. 21st from 4-6 PM at St. Louis Church Hall. Cost is $10 per Adult, $5 for Children older than 5 and Free for under 5. Proceeds are for the Fuel Fund. Blanket Ministry meets on Mondays at 12:00 PM in the Parish Center large room. Anyone is welcome. FMI Ruth Gahagan FAITH FORMATION Bishop Deeley will confer the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist Saturday, Oct. 6 th at 10 AM at Holy Rosary Church in Caribou. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers as they achieve this important milestone in their faith development. H.O.P.E. That Man is You! meets Saturday mornings at 6:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Parish Center in Caribou. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. Presentation, 7:30 a.m. Small Group Discussion and 8:00 a.m. Conclusion. This class is FREE. Come to one class or come to all classes. For more information contact Daniel Deschaine at Danny04769@hotmail.com or call/text Good Sam Thrift Shop-----The staff at the Good Sam Thrift Shop have recently renovated our religious items boutique. In a few weeks everyone will be enjoying new religious items for their spiritual needs. These make excellent gifts for home and loved ones. P.S. Good Sam Thrift Shop needs volunteers for Friday (9am-1pm) and/or Saturday 9am-12noon.) Support our Good Sam Store!! Fr. Dave Holy Rosary Altar Renovation Fund 365 DRAWINGS OF $20.00 (draw every day for one year) 52 DRAWINGS OF $50.00(draw every week for one year) 12 DRAWINGS OF $ (draw every month for one year) 429 CHANCES TO WIN (1:3 1/2 ODDS) $20.00 per ticket. Only 2000 tickets will be sold. TICKET # 2002 *For tickets please see one of the following: St. Mary-Lynn Pelli St. Denis- Irene Ellis St. Joseph-Dave Caron St. Catherine-Barb Caron Sacred Heart- Betty Thompson St. Theresa-Ruth Gahagan St. Louis-Dianne Leavitt St. Mark- Sheila Nemer Our Lady of the Lake- Sonia Plourde

5 5 DIRECTORY OF GROUP MEETINGS Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone ACTS Women Parish Center Thurs., Oct. 18th 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Oct. 17 3rd Weds. of month 7:00 PM Janet Beckwith Baptismal Prep. St. Mary s, P.I. As Needed Hilary Blanchard Blanket Ministry Parish Center, Caribou Mondays 12 PM-3 PM Ruth Gahagan Burning Bush Prayer Group Prayer Room, Caribou Thursdays 6:30 PM Yvette Legassie Catholic Golden Age Parish Center, Caribou Sunday Oct. 14 2:00 PM Bob Foley Catholic Mom s Connect Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Thurs of month Keren Morin Church & Family Life Holy Rosary - Even Months Vacant Daughters of Isabella Parish Center, Caribou 1st Tues. of month Elaine Haines Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Weds. of month Annette Hull Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, P.I. 2nd Thurs. of month 6:30 PM Cheryl Demerchant Faith Sharing Group Baker Residence, Ashland Tuesdays 2:00 PM Barbara Baker H.O.P.E. Social Action Parish Center - Oct. 16 3rd Tues. of month 4:00 PM Dot Cyr JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Mary s, Presque Isle Sundays 1:00-2:30 PM Theresa Bonner K. of C. #1753 K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield Thursdays 5:30 PM Sean Bernard Tony Levesque K. of C. #1870 K. of C. Hall, Caribou 2nd Weds. of month Todd Pelletier K. of C. #2524 K. of C. Hall, P.I. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tues. 7:00 PM Dan Lalonde K. of C. #2851 St. Louis, Limestone 1st & 3rd Tues. James Pelkey K. of C. 4th Degree #350 K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Tues. of month 5:30 PM Dave Armstrong Ladies of St. Anne Holy Rosary 2nd Tues. of month 6:30 PM Elizabeth Long Ladies of St. Anne St. Louis, Limestone 3rd Tues. of month 6:30 PM Norma Lambrecht Ladies of St. Anne Sacred Heart, N. Caribou 4th Tues. of month 6:30 PM Leona St. Peter Our Lady of Snows Sodality St. Mark, Ashland Weds., Sept. Dec. 6:30 PM Mary Ellen Chasse PPB Bldgs & Grounds Holy Rosary - Oct. 19 Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. Rodney Bourgoine PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary Nov times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif PPB Finance Council St. Mary s Oct. 23 Last Tues. of month Mark Bouchard PPB Pastoral Council St. Mary s Oct. 25 4th Thurs. Dr. James Savage Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Center 2nd Sat.. of month 9:00 AM Dot Cyr Judy Snell / That Man Is You Parish Center Weekly Saturdays 6:30-8:00 AM Jon Langley TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly Parish Center Weekly Thursdays 4:00- Bob Foley RCIA Holy Rosary, Caribou Sunday after Mass 10:00 AM Tom Goetz RCIA St. Denis, Ft. Fairfield Friday 6:30 PM Todd Ellis RCIA St. Louis, Limestone Sunday 9:00 AM Vacant RCIA St. Mary, P.I. Sunday 10:00 AM Hilary Blanchard Women s Bible Study Parish Center Mondays 6:15 PM Julie Cook Worship & Spirituality St. Mary, P.I. Oct. 9 Monthly - 2nd Tues. Lynn Pelli

6 I recently attended a conference where Mariluna Roman from the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico spoke about the recovery efforts in her Diocese from Hurricane Maria. As you may know, September 20 was the one year anniversary of the hurricane. Mariluna thanked all the Dioceses for their collection/ contributions. She got very emotional when thanking us. She said that one thing she came to realize through this ordeal is that we are One Church. She said that for a number of months, her Diocese was able to provide one meal a day for anyone who showed up. For most people, it would be the only meal they had that day! Our contributions have allowed them to support the people of her Diocese when they needed it most and for that they will be forever grateful. They will also use the funds to rebuild their churches and schools. She hopes the rebuilding will start soon. Thank you and your parishioners for your generosity. Laurie J. Downey Controller Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Parish Financial Stewardship Have you signed up for our Online Giving yet? If not just go to Click on the Donate Now tab at the top of the page to get started. Need help to get set up? Call Martha at Try it It s Easy! *Offertory remittance forms are available at the back of the Church to place in the basket. July 1, 2018 Current Current Fiscal Year Budget Difference OFFERTORY: $ 183,038 $ 179,093 + $ 3,945 2nd Collection: Faith Formation: $ 3,196 $ 5,134 - $ 1,938 H.O.P.E $ 6,144 $ 5,468 +$ 646 Fuel Fund: $ 8,002 $ 12,785 - $ 4,783 Building Fund: $ 9,285 $ 8,478 + $ 807 ACTUAL COSTS: Fuel $ 61 $ 14,851 - $ 14,790 Bldg & Maint.: $ 14,808 $ 20,481 - $ 5,673 Up Coming Second Collections Sept. 30 Faith Formation Oct. 7 Fuel Fund Oct. 14 Mission Sunday THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! 6