NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL

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1 NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL ~ St. GerardMt. Carmel ~ St. Thomas Aquinas SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 13, 2018 I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. John 17: Pastor: Fr. James Plourde James.Plourde@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN Parochial Vicar: Fr. Selvaraj Kasi, HGN Deacon: Rev. Mr. Donald R. Clavette Cluster 2 Business Coordinator: Greg Cyr Address: 309 St. Thomas Street, Suite 103, Madawaska, ME Business Office Hours: MonThurs 9am3pm / Closed on Friday Phone: / Fax: In Case of Emergency call: St. Agatha or NotreDameduMontCarmel@portlanddiocese.org Faith Formation Office: 309 St. Thomas St., Suite 103 Phone: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thirty minutes before each weekend Mass until 10 minutes before Mass, or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: Call business office for appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Please call at least six months before date Anointing of Sick: Call during office hours, otherwise call emergency numbers listed above St. Thomas Gift Shop: MondayThursday: 9am3pm & Friday: 10am2pm Thrift Shop: Monday:12pm4pm; Tuesday: 10am3pm; Wednesday: 10am4pm: Thursday:11am4pm Friday: 124pm Food Pantry Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month: 6:30am11am Bulletin Announcements: Must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday. Please send all announcements to Notre Dame du Mont Carmel c/o Jan Dufour 309 St. Thomas St., Suite Janice.Dufour@portlanddiocese.org New Parishioners: If you are new to the parish or have an address or phone number change, please complete this form and drop in the collection basket or mail it to Sharon Ouellette at the above address. Name Address Phone

2 ST. DAVID/ST. GERARD/ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, MADAWASKA/GRAND ISLE Sat. May 12 Sts. Nereus, Achilleus & Pancras 4:00 p.m. Mass Living & Deceased Mothers St. Thomas Aquinas 10:00 a.m. Funeral for Robert Gagnon 6:00 p.m. Mass Frederick Sirois St. Gerard by Cecile Sun. May 13 7th Sunday of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass Jackie Gendreau St. Thomas Aquinas by Roger & Family 11:00 a.m. Mass Living & Deceased Mothers Monday, May 14 St. Matthias 8:30 a.m. Mass Fr. Richard Ouellette St. Thomas Aquinas by Gerald & Bea Tues. May 15 St. Isidore 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 p.m. Mass Lucienne Bouchard Rossignol St. Thomas Aquinas by Norman & Rachel Chasse Wed. May 16 8:30 a.m. Mass Real Lausier by Celine Lausier & Family Thurs. May 17 WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY MASS INTENTIONS No Mass Fri. May 18 St. John I 10:00 a.m. Mass Montfort Heights 10:00 a.m. Mass Borderview Sat. May 19 4:00 p.m. Mass Aline McDermott St. Thomas Aquinas by Fred Michaud 6:00 p.m. Mass Carlene Albert (1st Anniv.) St. Gerard by Family Sun. May 20 Pentecost Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass Memorial Mass St. Thomas Aquinas 11:00 a.m. Mass Ernest & Aline Dufour by Lloyd & Gert PRAY FOR OUR SICK Roger Lavertu, Anne B.C. Deschaine, Rosanne Chasse, Roger Ayotte, Robert Dews, Lynne Dews, Lorette Chasse, Louise Gendreau, Vanessa Gagnon, Joe Ouellette, Brody Michaud, Huguette Michaud and Isaac DeMontigny, Corey Voisine and Randy Dufour. Call to add name. LAMP FOR THE UNBORN BURNS FOR: - for Cindy by a Parishioner St. Gerard - for McKenna by Anne Ouellette EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY at St. Thomas Aquinas Church from 9am 6:00pm. This week s intention: For an increased devotion to the rosary and to Mary our heavenly Mother, and for our area businesses and their workforces. The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies Love, It produces Love. -St. Thomas Aquinas REST IN PEACE Please pray for those who have died and for their families: Frank McHenry, 84, who passed away on May 1st. He was the husband of Huguette and brother of Arnold, and Shirley Plourde. Gloria Rouleau, 84, who passed away on May 4th. She was the aunt of Louise and Dave Rouleau of our parish. PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES: Nathan Beaulieu, Justin Cyr, Josh Cyr, Allain Nadeau, Mathew Charette, Christopher Chiasson, Karey Dufour, Curtis Daigle, Alex Deschaine, Joshua Pelletier, David Clavette, Denis Clavette, Kenneth Cote, Justin Morin, Eric Paul Brideau, David Bosse, Daniel Martin, Eric Skoczenski, Arthur Collins, Jesse Clavette, Shawn Michaud, Troy Cyr, Greg Roy, Gary Gendreau, Simon J. Morrow 4th, Timothy Daigle, Kyle Blanchette, Brandon Beaulieu, Travis Pelletier, Matthew Russell, Derek Querze, Travis Madore, Andrew Brown, Dylan Clavette, Nicholas Daigle, Alex Sirois, Cedric Gendreau, Gregory Cyr, Shannon Blanchette, Trevor Brown, Jacob Gagnon, Christopher Bouley, Billy Blanchette and Peter Wright. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PRAYER LINE: If you are in need of prayers for you or a loved one, the Daughters of Isabella can help through the Prayer Line. Many persons who have been placed on the prayer line have found great comfort in the power of prayer and some have witnessed miracles. This is open to anyone not only for members. To add a name to the prayer line, contact Lorraine Talbot, BEGINNING SOON!! One bulletin shared by all three parishes.

3 PARISH LIFE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA MONTHLY MEETING - Tea Party: Monday, May 14th; Rosary at 5pm, meal at 5:15pm followed meeting at 6pm. This meeting is pizza and shortcake. Bring $5 to cover the cost of the pizza. Don t forget your teacup! Hope to see many of you there! ST. GERARD LADIES OF ST. ANNE MEMBERSHIP SUPPER: Wednesday, May 16th at Tang s Restaurant; social from 4pm to 5pm followed by supper at 5:15pm. Come join us for an enjoyable evening. Pass the word around to our members. KC COUNCIL 8414 / GRAND ISLE: No meeting in May! GRAND ISLE K OF C COUNCIL #8414 RECOGNITION KNIGHT: Sunday, June 3rd, at the St Gerard Church Hall. Social at 4 PM. Steak Feed at 5 PM. All welcome. Please call George at for a reservation. ST. DAVID LADIES OF ST. ANNE MEETING: Wednesday, June 6th at 2pm in the rectory basement. We'll enjoy a special guest speaker. DEANERY LADIES OF ST. ANNE CELEBRATION: Saturday, July 21st at St. Agatha. See your sodality for more information. You have to register with your treasurer by July 2nd. MAY 19/20 - CATHOLIC APPEAL COMITTMENT WEEKEND Prayer for the Success of the Catholic Appeal 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. S S E FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Financial Update Offertory July 1, 2017 to April 29, 2018 Budget $ Actual $331,700 Over Anticipated $34,700 Week of April 29 Amount given Weekly goal $2,001 $1,731 St. Gerard $1,066 $850 St. Thomas Aquinas $4,366 $4,279 Weekly Totals $7,433 $6,860 This Year Last year Average Collections $7,539 $6,656 THANK YOU! So far we have received $7,205 toward a new PA System for St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Many Thanks to all those who have donated toward this project. MEMORIAL MASS - Sunday, May 20th - 8:30am Mass All Souls intentions by Parishioners John Beaupre by Jeannine Daigle Rosaire Belanger by Aldeo Belanger Blanche Blanchette by Rosaire & Children Fernand Bosse by Dora & Family Johanna Bouchard by Bouchard Family Ronald Bouchard by Lionel & Doris Martin Gedeon Corriveau by Lloyd & Judy Paradis Helen Cote by Husband & Family Adrian Cyr by Bob & Vi Chamberland Jean Paul & Mary Ann Cyr by George Cyr Andrew Daigle by Mike & Cecilia Guerrette John & Marguerite Dionne by Family Reynold & Gerald Gagnon by Sally Gagnon Joel Levesque by Wife, Pauline Yvette M. Martin by Husband Sister Margarat Ann Paul by Connie Cote Joseph Raymond by Carlene Pelletier, Geneva & Friends Roger Rouleau by Rouleau Family Irma Russell by Real & Family Armand Tardif by Val & Rejeanna Paradis Rev. Clement Thibodeau by Connie Deceased Classmates of Class of 1967 Parents Defunt by Elden & Jenny Bouchard Parents Defunt by Normand & Anita Nadeau THE PRESENCE RADIO NETWORK SAVE THE DATE / May 20 th, 3pm 5pm Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Fr. Francis Hoffman, aka, Fr. Rocky, Executive Director of Relevant Radio will be visiting with us in May. We will be gathering the Presence Radio family on May 20 th, from 3pm 5pm, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston.

4 CLUSTER/DIOCESAN CORNER May 2018 Joy of Being a Mother...Excerpt from Amoris Laetitia A mother who watches over her child with tenderness and compassion helps him or her to grow in confidence and to experience that the world is a good and welcoming place. (N. 175) Mothers are the strongest antidote to the spread of self-centered individualism...it is they who testify to the beauty of life. Certainly, a society without mothers would be dehumanized, for mothers are always, even in the worst of time, witnesses to tenderness, dedication and moral strength. Mothers often communicate the deepest meaning of religious practice in the first prayers and acts of devotion that their children learn...without mothers, not only would there be no new faithful, but the faith itself would lose a good part of its simple and profound warmth...dear mothers: Thank you! Thank you for what you are in the family and for what you give to the Church and the world. (N. 174) Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider: Week of May 13: Celebrate your mother in some way on Mother s Day and then make a commitment to do something similar during he second week of every month. NATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED CATHOLIC YOUTH PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED IN SIX MAINE LOCATIONS: Totus Tuus is a dynamic summer program for first to twelfth graders that is led by a team of four college students and a diocesan seminarian. On fire with the faith and trained to pass it on to young people, the team travels from parish to parish leading a weeklong program of learning and praying that demonstrates the joyful living of the Catholic faith. Through age-appropriate, dynamic, and faithful content, young people are motivated and equipped to live the call of the Gospel in today s world. The program will be offered in the Parish of the Precious Blood in Caribou on July FMI on the program visit the diocesan website or you may contact the diocese at (207) GROW IN YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH: Northeast Catholic College, located beautiful New England, is committed to making it possible for all eligible students to finance their education. The college goes to great lengths to make our education affordable to families who feel it is out of reach. We have a rolling admissions policy and still have scholarship money available. Contact us through our website at or by phone NEW ENGLAND RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE RENEWAL: Struggling in your marriage? You are not alone! Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. The upcoming weekend will be held on October in Tewksbury, MA. To register or FMI call or visit M 13, 2018 ST. THOMAS GIFT SHOP St. Thomas Aquinas Church Basement Hours: Mon. to Thurs. - 9 to 3p.m., Fri. 10 to 2 p.m. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOTHERS GOD BLESS YOU! SOLAR LIGHT: Good to put with your flowers in the Cemetery - Praying Hands solar light. $19.95 STATUES: Available in various sizes: Our Lady of Grace - Our Lady of Fatima - Our Lady of The Rosary - Our Lady Untier of Knots - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Immaculate Heart of Mary - Madonna & Child ROSARIES: Available in Marion Blues (various blues) $ Tears of Mary - Beads in Ruby, Pink or Amethyst, beads in the shape of tears $ Miraculous Medals, all the beads are Miraculous Medals $ Fatima Amethyst - $ Fatima Cielo (Lt Blue) plus others $39.95 PENDANTS: Miraculous Medals - Madonna & Child, rectangular or round, both in various sizes & models - Sterling Medals with Stainless Steel Chains - BEAUTIFUL MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS!! MOTHER'S KISS: Stand or Pendant - with Pewter - Wonderful Gift for the New Mom!! BOOKS: " CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOK for MOTHERS" If a woman could ever get a glimpse at what her world would be when she becomes a mother, she would be presented with the reality that her innermost desires and life plans would be altered or put on hold because she would be inundated with the care of others. If she was also allowed to glimpse the unending joy she would receive as a mother, there would be no pause to consider, no hesitation, as she embraces the whole package, knowing in her heart that her children will become her life's desires. $6.95 Good gift for Mom when you ask her to Pray for YOU!!! Also, Gift Certificates are always available!! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: sjvcatholics.org - click on Parish Life & Events, then St. Thomas Gift Shop - Available Items: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER TEENS ACTS Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service (ACTS) is presented for those who wish a closer relationship to the Lord, and to develop a stronger community of faith within their parish. Register early for this wonderful weekend which will take place on July at the Christian Life Center. FMI

5 COMMUNITY EVENTS AMERICAN LEGION POST 147 MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, May 14 th ; meal at 6pm, followed by meeting at 7pm. SPRING IS HERE: The Greater Grand Isle Historical Society again this year will feature its famous Sunday Breakfast on May 20 & May 27 from 8am to 11:15am. A great meal at a great price. Reservations required. Call NOW! George at or Angela/Gerald at CHARLEMAGNE: Sunday, May 20th at the Madawaska Senior Center from 1-3:30pm. Cost: $6/$7 Canadian Lunch will be served. CHICKEN BBQ PROJECT GRAD FUNDRAISER: Sunday, May 20th at Wisdom High School from 10:30am until they run out. To benefit the Class of 2018 s Project Graduation. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased from any Senior. There will be a limited quantity available for sale on that day, at the event. FORD DRIVE 4 YOUR SCHOOL EVENT: Sunday, May 20th, from 7am 6pm at Wisdom High School. Ford Drive 4 Your School, Fundraiser. It cost nothing to attend. The High School will be awarded $20 by Ford Motor Company, for reach person who takes a no obligation test drive. Must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver s license. KITCHEN PARTY: Sunday, May 20th from 1-3pm at the Grand Isle Community Center. Welcome all musicians, singers, dancers, jiggers and storytellers. Young performers are especially welcome. Free admission. Free snacks and refreshments. Join us for family entertainment with local talent. See you there. FMI call Gerald at FREE BRIDGE LESSONS: Lessons will be offered for 5 weeks on Tuesdays from 5-8pm (American Time) in Edmundston, NB. If interested, please call Colette Corbin at (506) TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE: Registrations now open. If you have a home, business or organization in Grand Isle, Madawaska, Frenchville, St. Agatha or Sinclair, Maine, you can host a Yard/Garage Sale! Event taking place Memorial Day Weekend (May 26 & 27, 2018) hosted by the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. To Register your Yard/Garage Sale, stop by the Chamber office on Main Street, Madawaska or download a form online at Fort Kent Madawaska FUEL OIL PROPANE BULK WOOD PELLETS COMPLETE HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS 24/7 Emergency Repair Service MARQUIS MICHAUD WELL DRILLING HENRY MICHAUD & SONS AIR HAMMER RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL WATERPUMP SALES & SERVICE CALL FOR ESTIMATES BABE MICHAUD, Master Well Driller DANNY MARQUIS, Proprietor and Master Well Driller AMERICAN LEGION Post Main St., Madawaska, ME post147mad@yahoo.com Phone: Fax: September thru June Monthly Meals and Meetings Lady s Auxiliary 1 st Monday of the 5:30 PM Legionnaires 2 nd Monday of the 6:00 PM Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism Madawaska K. of C. Council #2638 & Assembly #0366 CEMETERY FLOWERS You are welcome to place flowers on monuments only. Flowers placed on the ground will be removed. Flowers attached to monuments should have your name and the name of the deceased so that we can put them back where they belong when they are blown off by the wind. Diocesan insurance regulations prohibit the use of shepherd s hooks to hold flower arrangements. We reserve the right to remove any arrangements or objects that are deemed not safe. Notre Dame Du Mont Carmel, Madawaska, ME

6 Morin s Variety Open 5am to 9pm 7 Days a Week Norma & Maurice Morin, Prop. CONVENIENCE STORE WITH KITCHEN EAT IN OR TAKE OUT PIZZA 756 Main St, Ste. 101, Madawaska, ME See us for all your insurance needs! EZZY AGENCY 116 Main Street Madawaska, ME (207) EZZY AGENCY 72 Main Street Van Buren, ME (207) PeterClavette@UnitedInsurance.Net Madawaska Paul Bouchard 81 Fournier Rd., Madawaska, ME Tel: Cell: FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL ON THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH PICTURE ID TANG PALACE RESTAURANT HOURS: Sun-Thurs (and Holidays): 11:00am-8:00pm Fri & Sat: 11:00am-9:00pm 405 Main St., Madawaska, ME Hillside Apartments 521 Albert St Madawaska ME For Income Eligible 62 Years and Older or People with Disabilities CALL MON-THURS 9A-3P Elderly Homes TURN TO VIP 40 Maine St., Madawaska VIPAUTO.COM 153 Main St., Madawaska, ME Nick Guerrette Louis G. Dugal Administrator 260 Dugal Drive Madawaska, Maine (207) FAX: (207) DESCHAINE SANITATION SERVICE Todd Deschaine DUMPSTERS AND ROLL OFF CONTAINERS AVAILABLE OFF: FAX: th Ave., Madawaska, ME Contact Christopher Phair to place an ad today! cphair@4lpi.com or (800) x6551 Hotel Comfort in the St. John Valley Bob s Service Center 157 Main St. Madawaska, ME Agency Liquor Groceries Lottery Largest and Coldest selection of beverages in town Shell MADAWASKA PHARMACY, L.L.C. 104 Main St., Ste. 101, Madawaska, ME Tel.: Toll Free: Where Great Prescription Service is Our Business! We offer FREE local delivery Mon.-Fri. 8am to 7pm Sat. 9am to 3pm Closed Sundays Hotel Restaurant Lounge Main St., Madawaska, ME GE Appliances L A Z B O Y Vincent Sirois Computer & Electronics Data Backup Cyber Security Wifi Printers & Cameras Website Maintenance Network Maintenance Training & Development Home Automation Consulting Repairs Tutoring consultvince@live.com For ad info. call Notre Dame Du Mont Carmel, Madawaska, ME