Parish of the Precious Blood

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1 1 Parish of the Precious Blood September 16, September 16, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week of September 16, 2018 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [1 Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [3]/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31--13:13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22 [12]/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, [14]/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37 We know the signs of defeat: slumped shoulders, downcast eyes, a chastened demeanor. For those of us sincerely trying to follow Jesus, defeat is inevitable. We commit to spending more time with our kids, but that one project still looms. We resolve to be a good person, but our selfishness strikes again. It can be easy to get discouraged over our moral failures. Today's Gospel is a small, intriguing look at this process in the life of St. Peter. First, Jesus' questions get the Apostles thinking about his true identity. This results in a confession of faith from Peter: "You are the Christ." Eager faith characterizes Peter's relationship with Jesus. First to follow, first to leap out of the boat, and, we know, first to deny. It's the latter tendency that manifests itself later in the Gospel. When Jesus predicts the Passion, "Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him." Jesus' rebuke in turn is stinging. While Peter's caution to Jesus is in private, Jesus intentionally turns back to the others as he declares, "Get behind me, Satan. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do." Like Peter, we rarely get it right all the time. Peter understood that Jesus was the Messiah, but he had a false concept of what that Messiah would accomplish. Jesus wants to make sure the rest of the disciples don't follow down the wrong road. The Christian life is a difficult one, as Jesus later tells the crowds. "'Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself.'" Yet the mercy of God is abundant. If we renew our trust and our efforts after a fall, every defeat is transformed into redemptive grace. "Whoever loses his life for my sake? will save it." Liturgical Publications Inc.

2 2 September 16, 2018 PARISH INFORMATION SANCTUARY LAMP Holy Rosary A Very Special Favor from St. Anne by a Parishioner St. Louis Special Intention OUR LADY LAMP Our Priests & Deacon: Pastor: Rev. David R. Raymond david.raymond@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia 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: 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 Fred Hackett by Wife Natalie Hackett & Family 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: September 16 ** - newly added 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 Faith Formation Classes Grades Pre K 5 Sundays ~ 9:30 AM St. Denis Church Hall Fort Fairfield. 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 Sept. 18 H.O.P.E. Social Action 4:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center Chairperson, Dot Cyr Sept. 20 PPB Cemetery Commission 5:30 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center Chairperson, Mike Tardif Sept. 25 PPB Finance Council 6:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center Chairperson, Mark Bouchard Sept. 27 PPB Pastoral Council 6:30 PM *St. Mark s, Ashland Chairperson, Dr. Jim Savage ** The Bulletin is available on our website at on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.

3 3 WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Saturday, Sep 15: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time # 998 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** George Pelletier by The Class of :00 PM St. Mary ** Brian Cloukey by John & Johnnie Cancelarich 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Repose of All Souls in Purgatory 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Marie Staples by By Her Brother Kermit 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, Sep 16: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time # 998 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Valdore "Val" Pelletier by a Friend Kay 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 9:00 AM St. Mary ** George Baldelli by The Bonner Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Doris Farnham by Barb Daniels 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Paula Sirois by Gary & Linda Sirois 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Michael St. Pierre by Greg and Shirley McCallan Monday, Sep 17: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Carmen Thibodeau by Earl & Roseann Thibodeau 8:30 AM St. Mark ** Tina Good by Linda Davis 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Virginia Packard by Maylen & Judy Kinney Tuesday, Sep 18: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Gloria Martin by Holy Rollers 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Albert & Jeannette St. Pierre for a speedy recovery by St. Denis Faith Sharing Group Wednesday, Sep 19: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Joan Bishop by Leona St. Peter & Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Maureen Hull by John & Johnnie Cancelarich Thursday, Sep 20: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Louis & Effie Bernard by David Bernard & Family 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Virginia Stewart by Wayne & Mary Lee Belanger Friday, Sep 21: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Gloria Martin by Garland & Shelia Caron and Family 10:30 AMCaribou Nursing Home ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Saturday, Sep 22:Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1001 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Leonard Jandreau by Wife and Sons 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Ronald Gamblin (6th Anniversary) by Wife Bernadette Gamblin 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Iva Deveau by Arnie and Ruth Gahagan 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** John Ala by Sharon Cobin 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the People 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Special Intention of Eleanor Grow by Eleanor Grow Sunday, Sep 23: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1001 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Edwina Daigle by Mary Lou Pomeroy, Jane & Jack Foster 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Michael Lukacs by His Loving Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Patricia Schipani by Stella Carlstrom 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Rella Labbe (1st Anniversary) by Connie & Mary Ellen 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Scott Sirois (9th Anniversary) by Mom & Dad 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Albert LaBreck by Jim and Irma Prayer & Devotions HOLY ROSARY Thursday 6:30 PM ACTS Women ~ Sept PM Burning Bush Group. ~ Starts Sept. 20th Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, No Benediction. 1st Friday: Mass and Adoration ~ Oct. 5th 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 Begins Sept. 4 2:30 PM Rosary Team Begins Sept. 4 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. Begins Sept. 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 Bulletin Memorials 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 MAURICE + ANITA SOUCY by Their Loved Ones 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 St. Mary of the Angels Church Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, Canada will host a Parish Mission Sept MISSION FOCUS: THE HEALING POWER OF THE EUCHARIST Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., is a Redemptorist priest form Woburn, Massachusetts. He entered the Redemptorist missionary order after attending Boston College and playing seven years of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and overseas in Holland and Australia. He is a member of the Boston College Hall of Fame. Ordained in 1991, he has worked as a parish priest in Dominica, New York, Boston, St. Lucia, and the Virgin Islands. He is currently assigned to the Redemptorist Community in New Smyrna Beach, Fl. He is greatly looking forward to spending time with us. MISSION SCHEDULE: Monday, Sept. 17th: Opening of the Mission at St. Mary of the Angels at 6:00 PM (American Time) Tues., Sept. 18th: Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Mary of the Angels at 6:00 PM (American Time) Weds., Sept. 19th: Closing of the Mission at St. Mary of the Angels at 6:00 PM. (American Time) CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION St. Mary s Funeral Receptions ~ St. Mary s has a great need for men and women to volunteer to help set up and serve for funeral receptions. We also need people willing to contribute sandwiches, finger foods and desserts for these receptions. If you are interested in serving or have more questions, please call St. Mary s rectory at The Knights of Columbus of Caribou are sponsoring a Golf Tournament, Sat., Sept. 15th at 8:00 AM at the Limestone Country Club. It will be a 4 Person Scramble. The registration fee is $100 per team. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the Caribou Knights of Columbus. For more information call Knights of Columbus Council #2524 Presque Isle is hosting a local Soccer Challenge Sept. 16, 2018 at U Maine Presque Isle. Registration is at 2 p.m. with challenge starting at 2:30. It is open to girls and boys age Local winners will progress to a district challenge and could win State or International Awards. FMI contact Dan Girardin or dangirevt@maine.rr.com The Caribou Choral Society will be holding it s rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the basement of Holy Rosary Church, beginning on Sept. 18. FMI please contact Dan Ladner at YOUTH MINISTRY Blanket Ministry begins Mon., Sept. 17th at 12:00 PM in the Parish Center large room. Anyone is welcome. FMI Ruth Gahagan 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 (9am1pm) 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 Steubenville East is a Catholic Retreat that is sponsored by Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. It s a weekend retreat for high schoolers to deepen their relationship with Christ. The weekend is packed with faith filled events like guest speakers, praise and worship time, adoration, Mass and so much more. This was my second year going. I had a lot of fun as well as a lot of time to reflect on what it means to be a man of God and what God calls me to do as a Catholic in today s society. Every year I feel closer and closer to God, whether it is through prayer or listening to talks by the guest speakers. It is a whole lot of fun, thank you so much to the people who donated for us to encounter the grade and love of God at the Steubenville East Conference. Paul (entering 10th grade) *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 Theology at Tim s Theology at Tim s welcomes high school youth. It provides an opportunity for Catholic fellowship in a casual forum where high school youth gather for challenging and relevant presentations on our faith and how it applies to daily life. It gives high school youth the opportunity to network with one another and be part of the larger Catholic community that extends beyond their Parish and Youth Ministry 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 during the session (bring own money). Our fall session will kick off at Tim Hortons in Caribou on Sunday, September 6 th at 6:30pm to 8:00pm "What Do You Stand For?" Deacon Luis SanClemente will present on how the decisions we make and the challenges we face to stand by our beliefs. Sometimes we are steadfast, sometimes we change. How reason and faith overlap in our lives to stay true to our faith. FAITH FORMATION Thank You! Thank you to all families who participated in the Faith Formation early registration drawing for free tuition. Congratulations to the family of Sean and Kara Bouchard of Holy Rosary, the winners of the 2018 drawing! Faith Formation at St. Mary s is currently in need of a teacher for the Kindergarten class. Teaching these little ones is a lot of fun and very rewarding. The only qualification needed is a willingness to enjoy their enthusiasm! Please call Stella at to volunteer today! YOUTH MINISTRY Our first Youth Mass will be celebrated this Sunday, Sept. 16th at 9:00 AM at St. Mary s in Presque Isle. Here is a link to the Youth Mass Music that you may access to become familiar with the music. Faith Formation at St. Denis is currently under construction we need catechists and students! We re asking all parishioners to speak to their children and grandchildren about becoming active in this program by building their up faith through teaching and learning. It s not too late to register your soul will be glad you did! Call to get started. WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED QUESTION: Why do we celebrate Catechetical Sunday? ANSWER: The mission of the Church reflects the mission of Jesus to teach, preach, heal, and forgive. Through these acts, Jesus shares the good news of salvation and invites all people to share in the life and love of God. The church continues this mission in all its ministries, but especially, and perhaps most importantly, through catechesis. Catechetical Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday of September. The task of handing on the Gospel is entrusted to the whole community, who by word and example, form young and new members in the way of the Gospel. Parish programs assist parents in teaching the basics of faith through liturgical experience, instruction, and faith formation. This ministry is essential for the parish to grow, for individuals to develop as believers, and for the ongoing spiritual formation of the whole community. It reminds the church that preaching the Gospel and growing in faith are essential to our sacramental practice and our liturgical prayer. On this Sunday, we recognize those who are called to be teachers and ask for God's blessing and grace.

6 A Stewardship Message Parish Financial Stewardship 6 CONSISTENCY To be consistent is to be reliable, meaning, to be able to maintain a particular standard or repeat a particular task with minimal variation. I know each of us gives as much as we are able each week as we give our tithing. I know for myself, I calculate how much I can afford each week based on my salary. I have committed to give that amount each week. If I am absent one week, I put that envelope, with the money aside for next week, then place it in the offering basket with this week s envelope. I trust in my church for spiritual, emotional, and physical support. I don t know what I would do if some Sunday I wouldn t be able to attend or I was told no when I came expecting support. I have my church family and I treasure seeing them each week to give and receive support, love, and care. There is no greater joy than gathering with my friends, neighbors, brothers and sisters in worship to our Savior. I know God is interested in His people being consistent in their love, commitment, service, tithing, sacrifice and obedience. I pray for God to guide each of us in being consistent in giving weekly to our beloved Savior. Love and Prayers, Anonymous Parishioner Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 July 1, 2018 Current Current Fiscal Year Budget Difference OFFERTORY: $ 152,192 $ 154,772 - $ 2,580 2nd Collection: Faith Formation: $ 3,165 $ 4,437 - $ 1,271 H.O.P.E $ 6,079 $ 4,725 +$ 1,354 Fuel Fund: $ 4,381 $ 11,039 - $ 6,658 Building Fund: $ 9,009 $ 7,327 + $ 1,682 ACTUAL COSTS: Fuel $ 61 $ 15,022 - $ 14,961 Bldg & Maint.: $ 8,090 $ 15,180 - $ 7,090 Up Coming Second Collections Fuel Fund Cemetery Upkeep Faith Formation THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!