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1 NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL ~ St. Gerard-Mt. Carmel ~ FOURTEENH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 9, 2017 Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light. Matthew 11: Pastor: Fr. James Plourde James.Plourde@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Deacon: Rev. Mr. Donald R. Clavette Cluster 2 Business Coordinator: Greg Cyr Address: 309 St. Thomas Street, Suite 103, Madawaska, ME Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs - 9am 3pm / 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: Closed for the summer! Call Lee St. Onge at / for your Gift Shop needs. Thrift Shop: Monday:12pm-4pm; Tuesday: 10am-3pm; Wednesday: 10am-4pm: Thursday:11am-4pm Friday: 12-4pm Food Pantry Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month: 6:30am-10am 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. July 8 4:00 p.m. Mass Edmond Blackie Albert (1st Anniv.) by Wife & Family 6:00 p.m. Mass Roger Bechard St. Gerard Sun. July 9 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Mass Lori Ireland Walker by Jim & Rina Bosse 11:00 a.m. Mass Diane Doucette (1st Aniv.) by Norman & Family Mon. July 10 8:30 a.m. Mass Juanita Raymond by Lee & Rudy Pelletier Tues. July 11 No Mass / St. Benedict 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wed. July 12 8:30 a.m. Mass Adrian Cyr by Dorina Plourde 1:30 p.m. Mass High View Manor by Anne Gagnon Thurs. July 13 Fri. July 14 WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY MASS INTENTIONS No Mass / St. Henry No Mass / St. Kateri Tekakwitha Sat. July 15 St. Bonaventure 2:00 p.m. Wedding Pierre Savoie & Catherine Guerrette 4:00 p.m. Mass Class of :00 p.m. Mass Adeline Lavertue St. Gerard by Claude Sun. July 16 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 a.m. Mass Memorial Mass Intentions 11:00 a.m. Mass Dennis Rose by Wife PRAY FOR OUR SICK Norman Chasse, Omerine Dionne, Roger Ayotte, Lorette Chasse, Louise Gendreau, Avis Collin, Reginald Nadeau, Corey Voisine, Ronald Nadeau, Roger Lavertu, Ken & Lyn Cyr, Lionel Emond, Michael Dube, Anne B.C. Deschaine, Rosanne Chasse, Robert Dews, Lynne Dews, Real Lausier, Andy Daigle, Huguette Nadeau, Doug Giroux, Joel Rivera, Joseph Raymond and Richard Raymond.. FMI call MARRIAGE BANNS Catherine Guerrette & Pierre Savoie - III EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY at Church from 9am 6:00pm. This week s intention: For the men and women in the military and for their families at home, and also for our area businesses and their workforces. The Holy Eucharist contains the whole spiritual treasure of the Church, that is, Christ himself...he who is the living bread, whose flesh, vivified by the Holy Spirit and vivifying, gives life to men. Vatican II REST IN PEACE Please pray for those who have died and for their families: Reginald Raymond, 87, who passed away on June 27th. He was the father of Norma Cushing, Susan Raymond, Helen Hebert and brother of Gerald of our parish. Georgianne Doucette, 88, who passed away on June 26th. She was the aunt of Cecile Tardif 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, Stacey Thibeault Bebee, 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 and Jacob Gagnon. ST. GERARD SANCTUARY LAMP BURNS IN JULY FOR: Addis, Norma & John Beaupre by a parishioner ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SANCTUARY LAMP BURNS IN JULY FOR: Terrence by Valier & Theresa Thibeault; Special Intention by Therese Cyr LAMP FOR THE UNBORN BURNS FOR: for Jordan by a parishioner St. Gerard -- for Renée by Phyllis Savoie Readings for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/Rom 8:9, 11-13/ Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19/ Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9

3 PARISH LIFE DEANERY LADIES OF ST. ANNE CELEBRATION: Saturday, July 22nd at 10am at St. Mary s in Eagle Lake. Call your treasurer to register as soon as possible. NOTRE DAME DU MONT CARMEL FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, July 11th at 6:30pm in the St. Thomas Aquinas Church hall. We, the family of Claudette Gendreau, would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ladies of St. Anne for the beautiful ceremony that was organized for the Mother of the Year celebration. We appreciate your hard work and the many hours spent in planning such an event. From the bottom of our hearts, a gracious thank you to all! Claude, Wayne, Tammy, Sharon, and Danielle FAITH FORMATION 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Financial Update Offertory July 1, 2017 to July 2, 2017 Budget $6,860 Actual $6,535 Under Anticipated ($325) Week of July 2, 2017 Amount given Weekly goal $1,500 $1,731 St. Gerard $863 $850 $4,172 $4,279 Weekly Totals $6,535 $6,860 This Year Last Year Average Collections $6,535 $6,636 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE: Goal: $38,705: Total pledges to date: $30,655 (79% of goal) with 152 households participating. TO MAKE A DONATON TO THE CATHOLIC APPEAL: Please use the envelope that is found in the pews and drop in collection basket or you may also bring your gift/donation to the parish office. REQUESTING YOUR PRAYERS We ask you during the summer months to pray that those who the Lord may be calling to this ministry of Catechesis in the fall may be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and respond to the call. If you are considering teaching in the fall, (grades 1-6), or FMI contact Ann Marie at EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS Many young people want to make a path for themselves in life without the help and guidance of others. My own young adult son oftentimes refuses assistance because he feels that he must learn to go it alone and have his achievements based solely upon his effort. However, few truly get anywhere of circumstance without the aid of others. The body of Christ only functions well when we move together and help each other. Unfortunately, too often parts of the body seek to do their own thing and do not integrate with the other parts. We use our gifts in ways that are only focused on our own gains and our own being. But be mindful, our gifts exist in us to be cultivated and shared with God and his people. In the same manner, with Jesus as the head of this body, he is there for us as well. In Jesus we find our rest and assistance with our burdens. I cannot imagine life without the compassion and aid of our God. If it isn't bad enough that some people fail to lean on their brothers and sisters, some of them fail to ever turn to God. This is never good stewardship. A stewardship way of life seeks to share and integrate with others, especially Jesus. We have been created for community. If we take seriously our discipleship, a true relationship with Jesus always beckons us into community with other believers. Here we are strongest. Here we are the most fruitful. Here we are Christ's body on earth. --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS July CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER Teen ACTS - 6:300m Thurs-Sunday Noon 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. Presenters: Teen ACTS team Donation: $100 FMI call the CLC THE PRESENCE RADIO NETWORK More 2 Life - Weekdays at 10am Are you struggling with a personal problem? Do you need advice from a Catholic perspective? Or, do you know someone who could benefit from sound, Catholic advice? Dr. Greg and Lisa provide counseling resources and support needed to live a more abundant life; with regular guest segments and questions from listeners, they provide opportunities for interaction with some of the brightest and best voices in Catholic lay ministry. Call in your questions at The Presence Radio is your listener-supported Catholic radio Fort Kent, 1390AM Northern Maine. Listen online Download the free Presence Radio smartphone app or dial and listen on your cell phone

4 CLUSTER/DIOCESAN CORNER BAPTISMAL PREP SESSION: Saturday, July 15th, 9:30am at the NEW St. Thomas Center. FMI contact the business office at or Deacon Don Clavette at WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: This summer, Worldwide Marriage Encounter will run a midweek weekend from Sunday, July 30th to Tuesday, August 1st, at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. The midweek experience is intended to accommodate couples who work weekend jobs, but all are welcome. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is designed as a private experience for husbands and wives to enrich and renew the sacrament of marriage and refresh their passion for each other. Plan now to attend an amazing 44 hours of renewal. The application fee is $50, and a freewill donation will be accepted at the end of the weekend. FMI or to apply, contact Bill & Coco Watkin at (207) or visit to apply online. MONTHLY THEMES July 2017 Joy of Unity & Commitment July 9, 2017 ST. THOMAS GIFT SHOP THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER, BUT IF YOU WANT TO DO SOME SHOPPING, DON'T HESITATE TO CALL Lee at OR LIVING FAITH: Regular - $1.25 Kids - $1.35 Large Print - $2.50 Also available at my house or at the business office. NEW: Baptism Gifts - Rosaries - Crosses - Crucifixes - Photo Frames - Nightlights: Noah's Ark - Angel w/children - Peaceful Dreams- Sleeping Angel-LED battery operated - Lamb in Blue or Lavender - Blue Virgin, plus many others. Beautiful Frames of Jesus holding a child - For Boy and Girl - for the child's room. FOR THE BRIDE & GROOM: Bible (Gold-Leaf Pages) ($62) - Wedding Candles (Two Become One Set). ($65) - Brass or Silver Wedding Crucifix ($19.95 & $15.95)- Rosaries - Wedding Cards! Call me & I'll show you what we have. CRUCIFIXES: St. Benedict Wall Crucifixes (10-1/4") in Antique Silver Corpus w/antique Gold Finish or Wood Tone - $24.95 Also in 3-1/4" ($3.95) or 3" Luminous ($4.98) BOOKS: "Conversations with St. (Mother) Teresa" Italian Journalist Renzo Allegri paints a fascinating portrait of St. Teresa based on his personal interviews and meetings with her over the years. This collection of stories, anecdotes, and sayings is designed to help readers gain insight into this modern-day saint and her great love for Jesus. Those who already love St. Teresa will love her even more after reading this book! $11.95 REMEMBER - A BOOK IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!!! Also, Gift Certificates are always available!!...excerpt from Amoris Laetitia In the family, we learn how to live as one. (n. 194) Life as a couple is a daily sharing in God s creative work, and each person is for the other a constant challenge from the Holy Spirit. God s love is proclaimed through the living and concrete word whereby a man and the woman express their conjugal love. (n. 321) Sexual union, lovingly experienced and sanctified by the sacrament, is in turn a path of growth in the life of grace for the couple. It is the nuptial mystery. The meaning and value of their physical union is expressed in the words of consent, in which they accepted and offered themselves each to the other, in order to share their lives completely. Those words give meaning to the sexual relationship and free it from ambiguity. More generally, the common life of husband and wife, the entire network of relations that they build with their children and the world around them, will be steeped in and strengthened by the grace of the sacrament. For the sacrament of marriage flows from the incarnation and the paschal mystery, whereby God showed the fullness of his love for humanity by becoming one with us. (n. 74) Marriage is firstly an intimate partnership of life and love which is a good for the spouses themselves, while sexuality is ordered to the conjugal love of man and woman. (n. 80) Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider: Week of July 9: Pray for strength and guidance to love your spouse more, today and every day. MEMORIAL MASSES Due to a numerous amount of Masses requested, we will be having two Memorial Masses said during each month until further notice. MEMORIAL MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, July 16th - 8:30am Mass The Souls in Purgatory All Souls by Parishioners Patrick G. Albert by Pota & Dave Desjardins Jackie Baron Wendy Bellefleur by Sharon Ouellette Blanche Blanchette by Husband & Family Fr. Francis Blouin by Joseph & Constance Cote Johanna Bouchard by Bouchard Family Yvette Bourgoin Daniel Cake by Connie Aline Chasse by Mom & Dad John & Marguerite Dionne by Dionne Family Adrien Gagnon by Nicole & Brian Saunders Judith Lagassie by Eugene & Family Aldrie Lavoie by Connie Reno Levesque by Trudelle Family Reno Levesque by Jessica Baron Irma Russell by Real & Family Roland & Therese St. Jarre by Jean St. Jarre by M/M Patrick Chasse by Elden & Jenny Bouchard by Norman & Anita Nadeau To Honor Jesus In Honor of Our Virgin Mary Souls in Purgatory

5 COMMUNITY EVENTS GRAND ISLE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE: Sunday July 9th, at the Fire Station. Take out starting 11am. For tickets call GRAND ISLE SUNDAY EVENING MUSIC: Sunday, July 9th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Grand Isle Community Center. Rain or Shine! It will be indoors if it rains. Bring your chairs! Music by: DJ Bobaroo. FMI call Claudette at Food vendor on site with a variety of food to satisfy your taste buds. MUSIC IN THE PARK: Join us every Thursday for Music in the Park in Madawaska from 6-8pm. This Thursday, July 13th is music by ROXXU. Food and ice cream vendors on site! OLV ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ & BAKE SALE: Sunday, July 16th from 10:30 until??? At St. Joseph Church in Sinclair. $8.00 per plate. Take Outs Available. ST. JOSEPH CHURCH/SINCLAIR 50/50 RAFFLE for Church Renovations: We will be selling tickets at: St. Joseph s until July 16th / St. Michael s on July 9th only Drawing will be at the Annual Chicken BBQ on July 16th. NEUVAINE À SAINTE ANNE: Au Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de- Madawaska du 17 au 26 juillet Thème: L Eglise, ma famille, je l aime. Prédicateur: P. Guy Desrochers, rédemptoriste. La journée du jeudi 20 juillet est réserver aux paroisses du Maine. Cordiale bienvenue à tous et à toutes. GRAND ISLE ATV CLUB JAMBOREE: Saturday July 29 th at 6pm. Music by "Turning Point", starting from 9-1pm at the Grand Isle Community Center. $10 per ticket entry with a chance to win 1st prize $200-2nd prize $100-3rd prize $75. Beer Garden, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Fries & Popcorn will be available. See Ron or Bob Beaulieu for tickets or other club members. PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE ON OCT , 2017: Join Fr. Brad Morin, parochial vicar at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor, and other parishioners on a trip to Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. FMI visit ww.stpaulbangor.me OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME: Sara a Catholic exchange student from Spain for the coming school year. A volunteer host family (with or without children) as well as single parents are needed to provide food, a bed and a loving home for the coming school year to Sara from Spain. Sara is 15 and she was looking forward to spend the school year in Fort Walton Beach but her host family (military) will be transferred to England mid-september and a new host family is needed to take over. EMF students have medical insurance, spending money for their personal expenses and expect to share their host family s daily life including household responsibilities. They speak English, are well screened and eager to experience life in America. Their stay here is sponsored and supervised by EMF (Educational Merit Foundation), a nonprofit, educational exchange organization. FMI on EMF students, please call Marie-Claude Dijoud now at or visit our web site at