Parish of the Precious Blood

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1 1 Parish of the Precious Blood January 13, The Baptism of the Lord 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. PARISH OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD 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 Think of what it's like to wait a long time. Can you imagine what it would be like to wait for centuries? No one person lives that long, of course. But for the Israelites, they had heard the stories from generation to generation. They had been conquered time and time again, and now "the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ." They had been waiting for a Messiah, one who did miraculous deeds and said profound things; someone aglow with the glory of God. We all know what it's like to hope and be disappointed. But what if your hopes were fulfilled? That day at the Jordan River, an audience had gathered. Among the crowd for baptism was an unknown man. Perhaps he was dirty from weeks in the desert. His hands had the calloused palms of a tradesman, a carpenter. He and John the Baptist may have embraced with the familiarity of the cousins they were. This man wades into the Jordan for a good, solid dunking. As he rises from the water, the One who breathed life into Adam gasps for air like any other man. But then "heaven was opened." The clouds in the sky part miles above. "And the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove." An apparition with substance sails through the sky. It exudes gentleness and power all at once. "And a voice came from heaven, 'You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.'" Can you imagine the sight? For the crowd, there is no doubting what they have seen, who they have seen. Can you imagine this encounter with our God who keeps His promises? What are you waiting for? Liturgical Publications, Inc. PASTOR Rev. David R. Raymond Fr. Dave david.raymond@portlanddiocese.org PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia Fr. Steve nehru.stephen@portlanddiocese.org Rev. Agustin Sebasthiyan Fr. Agustin agustin.sebasthiyan@portlanddiocese.org DEACON Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher Deacon Carl carl.gallagher@portlanddiocese.org

2 2 SANCTUARY LAMP Sacred Heart Paul & Caroline Thibodeau & Family by Kevin, Karen Lynn & Family Holy Rosary Health of Danny Haines by Mary St. Louis Special Intention by a Parishioner St. Mark St. Anthony by Thelma St. Mary Leo Corriveau by Wife Josie & Family OUR LADY LAMP In Thanksgiving for answered prayers from St. Anthony by Adeline Beaulieu Mark Leblanc (birthday) by Mom & Dad DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON by Sharon Corbin & Family KENNETH G. MURCHISON, SR. by the Murchison Family GILBERT GUERRETTE by his Loving Wife & Family ROLAND & LILLIAN BOUCHARD and SADIE & CECILE JACQUES by Rena & Family BARRY & PEARLE SOUCY by Nancy, Whitney & Brandon BULLETIN MEMORIALS DECEASED RELATIVES OF PETER & OMERINE CYR by Peter & Omerine Cyr CONRAD CARON by His Wife & Children LIONEL BLANCHETTE & RAYMOND BLANCHETTE by Doris & Children RAINALD & ALTHEA GERVAIS Given by Rainald Jr. & Family LINDA PAGE by Husband Norman & Family ROLAND & ISABELLE BARON and DORIS & LOUIS BARON by Rena, Linda & Freddie Prayer & Devotions LAWRENCE & HILDA BOSSE & PATRICIA PARADIS Given by Jim & Nancy Chandler MARK D. LeBLANC DORIS MARTIN by Mom, Dad & Family NORMAN WATSON by His Wife & Children GLO & CLIFF MARTIN by Their Children & Their Families SHAWN BERNARD by His Dad Charles 9:00 a.m. Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests. Saturday: 2:30 PM First Saturday Devotions & Rosary HOLY ROSARY, CARIBOU Thursday 6:30 p.m. ACTS Women - Jan. 3, 17, 31 7:00 p.m. Burning Bush Group Friday 9:00-10:00 a.m. Adoration POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING due to construction in the Church. 1st Friday: Mass and Adoration 5:30-6:00 p.m. Confession 6:00 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:15 p.m. Prayers & Benediction 1st Saturday: 3:00 p.m. First Saturday Devotions & Rosary ST. MARY S, PRESQUE ISLE Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group 2:30 p.m. Rosary Team Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Rosary making Friday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass when there is no funeral. ST. DENIS, FORT FAIRFIELD * Confessions Every 3rd Sunday after Mass Every other Tues. 1-3:00 p.m. Rosary Making at the K. of C. Hall. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. St. Denis Rectory, Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Friday: 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday: 1:00 p.m. Adoration Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Rosary ST. MARK, ASHLAND Monday: 8:30 a.m. Rosary Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. Faith Sharing ~ beginning after Epiphany. Friday: 8:30 a.m. Rosary OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, PORTAGE Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Rosary before Mass Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Rosary SACRED HEART, NORTH CARIBOU Weds: 10:00 a.m. Rosary ** The Bulletin is available on our website at on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.

3 WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Mass Schedule The Baptism of the Lord January 13, Saturday, Jan 12: The Baptism of the Lord #881 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Daren Charette by his mother Beatrice & David Bourgoine 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Rev. Claude Albert by Mary and Family 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** For the People 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Perry Fournier by Mike & Holly 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Robert & Anne McHatten by Dee & Sheena 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Steven McDowell (Birthday) by Mother Eleanor Grow Sunday, Jan 13: The Baptism of the Lord #881 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Patti Dorman by Mary Beth & Bill 9:00 AM Our Lady ** For Intentions of Fr. Steve by Gil & Jeanine 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Edmond Michaud (2nd Ann) and children Diane Marie and Troy Joseph by Wife & Mother Carol & Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** 25th Anniversary of Death Ronald L. Fournier by June & Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Philip & Melvina Rochford by Garnet & Rita Rochford & Family 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Labreck Family by Mac & Angie and Family Monday, Jan 14: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** The Health of Allison Bouchard by Her Grandmother & Family 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** The Soul of Fr. Claude Albert by Rev. Msgr. Rene` Mathieu Tuesday, Jan 15: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Soul of Leo Pelletier by Burning Bush Prayer Group 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Philip Levesque by Daughter Mona Wednesday, Jan 16: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Lewis & Sylvia Ouellette by Peter & Terri Ouellette 8:30 AM St. Mary ** In honor of Our Lady of the Rosary for a prayer answered by Connie Cote Thursday, Jan 17: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Cathy Rochford Saucier by Garnet & Rita Rochford & Family 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Clare Hitchcock & Deceased Relatives by Alan Hitchcock & Family Friday, Jan 18: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Joshua Koch by Kathy Dionne 10:30 AM Caribou Nursing Home ** Earleen Clark by Her Loving Husband Marvin Saturday, Jan 19: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time # 933 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Laura Bell by Nancy Saucier & Betty Parisi 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Kenneth Allen by Stella Carlstrom 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Repose of All Souls in Purgatory 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Gloria L. Martin by Ladies of St. Anne 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For Intentions of Fr. David Raymond by Gil & Jeanine Morneault 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** For the People Sunday, Jan 20: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time # 933 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** George "Joe" Howe by Faith Formation 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Rev. Clement Thibodeau by Connie Cote 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Larry Boucher by Wife Louise and Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Donald Laveway (2nd Anniversary) by His Wife and Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Clarence J. Lynch (Birthday) by Chip & Janet Beckwith 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Brenda Dewley (1st Anniversary) by Joe Readings for the Week of January 13, 2019 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, [1]/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, [8]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf, Jn 6:63c]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11

4 4 YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry ~ St. Louis, Limestone Beginning January 6 th St. Louis Junior High Youth Ministry will meet Sundays 9:30am to 10:30am. This is as a result of too many conflicts for the youth on Fridays. CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE SAVE THE DATE!! WORLD MARRIAGE DAY DINNER Friday, Feb. 8th at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. Please call the Caribou or Presque Isle Rectory to reserve your tickets at or PPB Youth Ministry Happenings: Youth Masses are held at 9am at St. Mary s 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) YOU VE ASKED FOR IT! Theology in the County begins January 9, 2019! Theology in the County is a pilot program that will provide an opportunity for Catholic fellowship in a casual forum where adults gather for challenging and relevant presentations on our faith and how it applies to daily life. It gives adults the opportunity to network with one another and be part of the larger Catholic community that extends beyond their Parish setting. Each session will begin with a social followed by a presentation given by a guest speaker and time for an informal discussion and Q&A period. Participants are welcome to enjoy food and beverages at during the session (bring own money). Time is approx. 1 ½ to 2 hours. THEOLOGY IN THE COUNTY will take place at The Warehouse in Caribou at 6:30pm on the following dates: January 9th Fr. Dave Raymond February 13th Fr. Alex Maria Doss March 13th Deacon Luis SanClemente April 10th Fr. Joel Cyr Theresa Bonner Director PPB Youth Ministry Theresa.bonner@portlanddiocese.org H.O.P.E. WINDOW INSERT WORKSHOP ~ Holy Rosary Church Hall (See Page 5 for details) Fri., Jan. 18th from 4-8 PM Sat., Jan. 19th from 9 AM 2 PM. CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER - UPPER FRENCHVILLE FAMILY NIGHT - On Friday January 18, the CHRISTIAN Life Center will host a "Family Night - Dinner and a Movie" The Dinner will be served at 5:30 and the movie will begin at 7:00. Popcorn will be given during the movie. A free will donation will be accepted for the event. To register, please call Judy at All are welcome. Passion Play - in Bavaria, Germany Experience a centuries-old tradition of the Passion Play in Bavaria, Germany! Adult parishioners are invited to join Fr. Jean-Paul Labrie and Carolyn Bouchard for their July 2020 departure to Oberammergau: Venice, Innsbruck & Munich. This tour is limited to 35 travelers and is anticipated to fill up fast. For itinerary, registration and price quote please contact Carolyn at or northbeacon@hotmail.com. Valentine s Day Dinner ~ St. Louis Church, Limestone The Ladies of St. Anne in Limestone will host a Valentine s Day dinner Thurs., Feb. 14th from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Church Hall at St. Louis in Limestone. Details to follow. 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. *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 Fr. Dave Invites you to a WINDOW INSERT WORKSHOP Do you have leaky windows at home? Is your money literally going out the window? We can help. What you need are window inserts. They are an inexpensive and efficient way to help keep the cold air of winter outside of your home. If you don t have leaky windows, make one for a friend as a gift. Come to our workshop and make your own. People will be there to help and teach you how. We have the tools and everything you will need. FIRST: Reserve the date of the workshop: Friday, Jan. 18th from 6-8 PM and Saturday, Jan. 19th from 9 AM-2 PM. Bring a lunch. SECOND: Measure your window. Follow the diagram below. If you need help, call the rectory at THIRD: Register to attend the workshop by calling the rectory office during normal business hours, Mon.-Thurs. from 9 AM 4 PM at There is NO COST to you. Donations will be accepted. NAME: Telephone #:

6 6 Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone A.C.T.S. Core Parish Center or CLC 4th Weds. of the month 7:00 PM Mary Ellen Field A.C.T.S. Women Parish Center-Jan. 17, 31 Thursdays 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Jan. 16 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 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 - Jan. 13 3rd Sunday of month 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 Parish Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant Daughters of Isabella Parish Center -*Jan. 8th 1st Tues. of month 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 PPB FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION Parish Center -Jan. 28 Last Mon. of month 6:00 PM Jennifer T. Sweetser H.O.P.E. SOCIAL ACTION Parish Center - *Jan. 8 3rd Tues. of month 5:00 PM Pamela Murchison JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Mary s, Presque Isle Sundays 1:00-2:30 PM Theresa Bonner JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Louis, Limestone Sundays 9:30 10:30 AM Meagan Malena or 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 No Jan. & Feb. meeting 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 Men s Faith Sharing Group Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM Dr. Jim Savage Tom Goetz Our Lady of Snows Sodality St. Mark, Ashland Weds., Sept. Dec. 6:30 PM Mary Ellen Chasse PPB Bldgs & Grounds Holy Rosary - Jan. 8 Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:3 PM Rodney Bourgoine PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif PPB FINANCE COUNCIL St. Mary, P.I. - Jan. 22 Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard PPB PASTORAL COUNCIL St. Mary, P.I. - Jan. 24 4th Thurs. of month 6:00 PM Dr. James Savage Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Center 2nd Sat.. of month 9:00 AM Dot Cyr Diane Saucier / 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, P.I. - Jan. 10th Monthly - 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli

7 Parish Financial Stewardship 7 July 1, Dec. 30, 2018 OFFERTORY: Actual Budget +/- Current Year: $399,703 $412,962 - $ 13,259 Last Year: $422,748 - $ 23,045 SECOND Actual +/- COLLECTION: Costs: Faith Formation: $ 12,840 $ 13,508 - $ 668. H.O.P.E. : $ 12,648 $ 6,142 + $ 6,506 Fuel Fund: $ 20,764 $ 35,945 - $ 15,181 Building Fund: $ 18,835 $ 45,868 - $ 27,033 CatholicCent is a fun, easy and hassle-free way to give spare change to the Parish of the Precious Blood. We round up all purchases to the next dollar and donate the cents. Whether you go to the grocery store, run errands, shop online or stop at the gas station to fill up, you give back to our Parish! For the month of January, CatholicCent round-ups will benefit H.O.P.E. Up Coming Second Collections: Jan. 13 Fuel Fund Jan. 20 Building Fund Jan. 27 Latin American Missions THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!