Parish of the Precious Blood

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1 1 Parish of the Precious Blood June 17, June 17, th Sunday in Ordinary Time "This is how it is with the kingdom of God." Readings for the Week of June 17, 2018 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7 [2b]/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, [13]/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, [29a]/Mt 6:24-34 Next Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 What is a kingdom? Is it the brick and mortar that build up the castle? Is it the expanse of land a king can reasonably defend? Our notions of kingdoms may be romanticized in the modern era, but for the Israelites, a kingdom held deep historical meaning. Thousands of years before the birth of Christ, the Israelites had asked God for a king. After the reigns of David and Solomon, the united kingdom dissolved into factions, and the land was conquered by the Assyrians, Babylonians, and, finally, Romans. For the Israelites, a kingdom was something to build, both structurally and civilly. While this had ended in ruin for their ancestors, many of Jesus' contemporaries longed for the restoration of an earthly kingdom. Jesus' words in today's Gospel are a radical departure from this perspective. He compares the Kingdom of God to a field, but it appears that the farmer has little to do with its progress. "The seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. Of its own accord, the land yields fruit." Jesus introduces his followers to a new sort of kingdom, a kingdom where God provides the growth. There is work to be done, of course. "When the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come." But for the Kingdom of God to flourish, there are certain things that are outside of our control. We sow seeds of kindness, justice, and integrity? and then we must be patient. As shoots of faith appear, we nurture the growth with encouragement. As Christians, our task is not to build the Kingdom of God under our power alone, but to trust in the life-giving movement of God. Liturgical Publications Inc.

2 PARISH INFORMATION June 17, SANCTUARY LAMPS Holy Rosary Dad (Gary) by Kirk St. Louis Helen Bubar by Joyce & Family St. Mary Vaughn Drost by Reno & Cleo Guerrette OUR LADY LAMPS Our Priests & Deacon: Pastor: Rev. David R. Raymond david.raymond@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Nehru Stephen Savayaria nehru.stephen@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Agustin Sebasthiyan agustin.sebasthiyan@portlanddiocese.org Deacon: Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher carl.gallagher@portlanddiocese.org Fr. Dave Fr. Steve Fr. Agustin Deacon Carl Parish of the Precious Blood Business Office Hours Caribou Office: Presque Isle Office: 31 Thomas Ave. 6 Roberts St. P.O. Box 625 Presque Isle, ME Caribou, ME or or *Hours: Mon.-Thurs. *Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9 AM - 3:30 PM 9 AM - 3:30 PM. Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch. Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch. Closed Friday Closed Friday Sacramental and Pastoral Care Reney Theriault & Charles E. Barnes by Donna & Charlie Barnes For a Healing to Our Blessed Mother by a Parishioner 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. CATHOLIC APPEAL PRAYER Lord Jesus Christ, Your goodness is without measure. The gifts you bestow on me are countless. You continuously pour out your grace on me and those in my life. I am forever grateful. Strengthen your family of faith, Lord, so each person we encounter may feel your love through our actions. In all that we do, conform us always to your Holy will. Through the intercession and example of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, help us always to be as loving to others as they were to You. I make this prayer in your Holy Name. Amen. ** The Bulletin is available on our website at on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.

3 WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Saturday, Jun 16: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time # 959 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Toni Michaud (2nd Anniversary) by Orilla Thibodeau & Family 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Leo Corriveau by By Loving Wife Josephine and Family 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Alphonse Dionne & Philemene Dionne by Marie Raymond 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Gilman & Mae Chamberlain by Kevin & Paula Chamberlain & Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Elden McPhearson by Caribou High School Kitchen Staff 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Repose of all Souls in Purgatory Sunday, Jun 17: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time # 959 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Robert Corey by Natalie Hackett & Family 9:00 AM Our Lady ** For the People 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Herman Legassie, Sr. by Wife and Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Newcomb Stevens by Dolores Laveway 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Philip and Melvina Rochford by Garnet and Rita Rochford & Family 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Norman Johndro by Velma Labbe Monday, Jun 18: 8:30 AM St. Mark ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Mary Jane Higgins by Mildred Blanchette 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Deceased family members of Earl Kalkbrenner & Lela Guerrette Kalkbrenner Tuesday, Jun 19: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Oliver Smith by Knights of Columbus Council #1870 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Mary Edwards by Garnet and Rita Rochford & Family Wednesday, Jun 20: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Jeannine Lavoie by Zou Ouellette and Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Henry and Mary Keenan by Theresa Fowler Thursday, Jun 21: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Monique Tremblay by David Bernard 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Susan Dean (1st Anniversary) by The Francis Family Saturday, Jun 23: Vigil of the Nativity of John The Baptist # :00 PM Holy Rosary ** Kenny Keaton by Ed & Theresa Dube 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Silver and Gold Mass 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** For the Health of Dwayne Gagnon by Scott, Carissa, Logan, Brayden, & Meagan Martin 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Doris and Raoul Martin by Mel and Pauline Martin 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** The Soul of Fr. Claude Albert by Rev. Msgr. Rene` Mathieu 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** For the People Sunday, Jun 24: The Nativity of John the Baptist #1035 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Carmen Thibodeau by Doris Pelkey 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Rev. Clement Thibodeau by Joseph A.R. Cote 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Marion Packard and Heidi Graham by Jackie St. Peter 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Kay Parisi by Linda Davis 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Real Oakes Sr. by Garnet and Rita Rochford 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Raymond Beaulieu by Doria Martin Prayer & Devotions HOLY ROSARY Thursday 6:30 PM ACTS Women ~ June 14, July 12 7 PM Burning Bush Prayer Group. Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, No Benediction. 1st Friday: Mass and Adoration ~ July 6 5:30-6:00 PM Confession 6:00 PM 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 Recessed until Sept. 2:30 PM Rosary Team Recessed until Sept. 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 an 8:30 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 Bulletin Memorials DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON by Sharon Corbin & Family CECILE BERUBE by Loving Husband Fred & Family 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 MAURICE + ANITA SOUCY by Their Loved Ones CLIFF MARTIN by His Wife, Children & Their Families

4 4 WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION PICNIC ~ July 29th We would like all Altar Servers of the parish to know that our Annual Altar Server Appreciation Day Picnic will be held Sunday, July 29th from 1:00-4:00 PM at Mantle Lake Park in Presque Isle. We would like to see all Altar Servers and their families come and join us for fun activities and food. Hope to see you all there. Please RSVP to Danny04769@hotmail.com to let us know the Altar Server s name and how many family members who will be coming for planning purposes. H.O.P.E. - SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WINDOW FOR A WINDOW INSERT: FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY Totus Tuus Comes to Maine! An incredible Catholic summer program for 1st-12th grade students! July 8th -13th at the Parish of the Precious Blood in Caribou. Online registration has begun! Register today! REGISTER YOUR CHILD at the following link. For more information contact Fr. Dave at The Totus Tuus Tree is up at several Worship Sites. Please take a tag off the tree and return the item indicated to the tree before July 1st. This will help us collect needed supplies for the Totus Tuus week July Thank you for your generosity and support of this wonderful faith enriching opportunity for our youth. BEQUEATH YOUR BOTTLES!! PPB Youth Ministry Bottle Drive continues year round. You can donate your bottles to PPB Youth Ministry at: Rick s Redemption Center in Presque Isle and Bennett Drive Redemption in Caribou. CONGRATULATIONS to Carol & Joan Steeves on the occasion of their 60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY June 19th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for many more years of health, joy & love. The Social Justice & Peace Commission or H.O.P.E. in conjunction with a group of students and teachers from two Catholic Schools in Massachusetts will be fabricating Energy Saving Window Inserts at Holy Rosary Church during the week of July 16th. If you have drafty windows, we may be able to help you! Take accurate measurements of the inside wood trim of your windows as shown in the sketch above. Put the measurements on the sketch and return the sketch to the Rectory Office in Caribou or Presque Isle by June 30th with your name and telephone number. Please, no more than 2 windows per home. If you are unsure about how to measure your windows please call the rectory at Applications are available at the entrances of the Church. CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE Pilgrimage to St. Anne and Our Lady of the Cape on June 22, 23, 24, For more information, please call Cecile Roy at Silver & Gold Mass on June 23th Presque Isle We cordially invite couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, like 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 40, 50, yrs. of marriage to the diocesan Silver & Gold Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley. It will be on Saturday, June 23rd at the 4:00 pm Mass at St. Mary s Church, Main St., Presque Isle. Please RSVP on-line by June 15 at Silver & Gold Mass; Judy Michaud at Judy.Michaud@portlanddiocese.org or call

5 DIRECTORY OF GROUP MEETINGS Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone 5 ACTS Women Parish Center June 14, July 12 6:00 PM Cindy Blanchette Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - June 20 3rd Weds. of month 7:00 PM Janet Beckwith Baptismal Prep. St. Mary s, P.I. As Needed 6:00 PM Hilary Blanchard Blanket Ministry Parish Center, Caribou Recessed until Sept. 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 Recessed until Sept. 2:00 PM Bob Foley Catholic Mom s Connect Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Thurs of month 6:00 PM Keren Morin Church & Family Life Holy Rosary - June 11 Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant Daughters of Isabella Parish Center, Caribou 1st Tues. of month except July & Aug. 6:00 PM Elaine Haines Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Weds. of month 6:00 PM 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 - 3rd Tues. of month 4:00 PM Dot Cyr JH/HS Youth Ministry Presque Isle Sundays 12:30-2:00 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 6:00 PM 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. 6:00 PM 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 Joan Bishop 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 - Aug. 14 Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:00 PM Rodney Bourgoine PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary June 14 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif PPB Finance Council St. Mary Aug. 28 Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard PPB Pastoral Council St. Mary Aug. 30 4th Thurs. 6:00 PM 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 4:00-6:00 PM 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 June 12 Monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli

6 6 Parish Financial Stewardship Church Financial Activity as of 05/31/2018 Revenue to Date $ 1,037, Expenses to Date $ 1,037, Actual Gains to Date $ FY 2018 Budget $ 1, July 1, Current Current Fiscal Year Budget Difference OFFERTORY: $ 746,382 $ 841,398 -$ 95,016 2nd Collection: Faith Formation: $ 20,265 $ 16,148 +$ 4,117 H.O.P.E $ 26,259 $ 21,255 +$ 5,004 Fuel Fund: $ 49,985 $ 64,470 -$ 14,485 Building Fund: $ 40,932 $ 41,800 -$ 868 Cemetery Financial Activity as of 05/31/2018 Revenue to Date $ 75, Expenses to Date $ 66, Actual Gains to Date $ 9, Invest Gains this year $ 16, Total Net Gains to Date $ 25, ACTUAL COSTS: Fuel $ 65,757 $ 66,180 +$ 2,577 Bldg & Maint.: $ 74,056 $ 73,882 +$ 174 Up Coming Second Collections Jun 17 Catholic Communications Jun 24 Cemetery Upkeep Jul 1 H.O.P.E.