Parish of the Precious Blood

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1 1 Parish of the Precious Blood January 20, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time When you think of being Catholic, what do you think of? Perhaps you grew up with your only associations being fasting, nuns with rulers, and "Catholic guilt." Our faith can sometimes have the connotation of restriction and absence, not abundance. Who is God in your life? Is He the divine law-giver, the judge punishing the rule-breakers? These are certainly attributes of God. But the laws don't exist for themselves alone. They exist to help us love one another as God loves us. And this loving God is the author of abundance and joy. Did you hear today's Gospel? "There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee." Here at this wedding, Jesus would perform "the beginning of his signs...and so reveal his glory." This first sign isn't a miraculous healing. He didn't raise someone from the dead. He kept a party going! "There were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons...the water...had become wine." The wine has run out. Jesus creates somewhere between 120 and 180 gallons to help his friend save face. We may not have such momentous miracles in our lives, but God is watching out for us. The string of green lights when you're running late. The sale on the replacement appliance you need. The friend who calls at just the right time. These are the little moments of God's abundance. We just need to look for them! 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. 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. Not only does Jesus surprise, but the guests point out to their host: "You have kept the good wine until now." The divine wine is better than the earthly variety. God's goodness is better than what we can grasp at for ourselves. Isn't that how it always goes? 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 BULLETIN MEMORIALS Sacred Heart Harvey & Bertha Chamberlain & by Kevin, Karen Lynn & DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON by Sharon Corbin & DECEASED RELATIVES OF PETER & OMERINE CYR by Peter & Omerine Cyr LAWRENCE & HILDA BOSSE & PATRICIA PARADIS Given by Holy Rosary Health of Danny Haines by Mary St. Louis Galen Cote by Pete & Joanne Huntress St. Mark The Ouellette St. Mary Leo Corriveau by Wife Josie & OUR LADY LAMP The Health of Allison Bouchard by Her Grandmother & KENNETH G. MURCHISON, SR. CONRAD CARON by the Murchison by His Wife & Children LIONEL BLANCHETTE & GILBERT GUERRETTE RAYMOND BLANCHETTE by his Loving Wife & by Doris & Children RAINALD & ALTHEA ROLAND & LILLIAN BOUCHARD and GERVAIS SADIE & CECILE JACQUES Given by Rainald Jr. & by Rena & LINDA PAGE BARRY & PEARLE SOUCY by Husband by Nancy, Whitney & Brandon Norman & ROLAND & ISABELLE BARON and DORIS & LOUIS BARON Prayer & Devotions MARK D. LeBLANC DORIS MARTIN by Mom, Dad & NORMAN WATSON by His Wife & Children GLO & CLIFF MARTIN by Their Children & Their Families SHAWN BERNARD by His Dad Charles HOLY ROSARY, CARIBOU Thursday 6:30 p.m. ACTS Women - Jan. 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: *NEW First Friday Adoration is slated to kick off at ST. Mary s on February 1st beginning at 6 PM. 9:00 a.m. Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests. Saturday: 2:30 PM First Saturday Devotions & Rosary 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 3 Mass Schedule Second Week in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 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 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Donald Laveway (2nd Anniversary) by His Wife and 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Clarence J. Lynch (Birthday) by Chip & Janet Beckwith 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Brenda Dewley (1st Anniversary) by Joe Monday, Jan 21: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Father Normand Godbout by Diane Saucier & 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Gloria Martin by Victor & Claudette Deeves Tuesday, Jan 22: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Donald Tracey by Ted St. Pierre & 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Dawn Shaw by Rob & Rose Robinson Wednesday, Jan 23: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Eva Young by Ladies of St. Anne Funeral Hospitality 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Appreciation of Kathy by John & Johnnie Cancelarich Thursday, Jan 24: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Ed Sherman by Ellen & 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Deceased Members of the Hebert & Ouellette Families by Susan & Antonio Hebert Friday, Jan 25: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Carmen Thibodeau by Husband Alban, Galen & Brenda Thibodeau 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Earl McGrath by Daughters of Isabella of PI Circle #639 Mary Magadalene Saturday, Jan 26: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time # 936 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Joan Jandreau by A Friend, Cynthia Roy 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Mort Carlstrom by Wife Stella 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Repose of All Souls in Purgatory 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Alfred J. Cote by the 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the People 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Steven McDowell (Birthday) by Mother Eleanor Grow Sunday, Jan 27: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time # 933 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Mary Clevette by Norman & 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Glenn Legassie 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Ronald L. Fournier (25th Anniversary) by Knit, Purl & Pray Ladies of St. Mark 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Adrienne Bernard (1st Anniversary) by The Bernard 11:00 AM St. Louis ** O'Neal Labbe by His Wife and Readings for the Week of January 20, 2019 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 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4;

4 4 YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry ~ St. Louis, Limestone St. Louis Junior High Youth Ministry meets Sundays 9:30am to 10:30am. This is as a result of too many conflicts for the youth on Fridays. Please encourage your children to attend. 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 Jan. 20th! 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 20th Fr. Joel Cyr February 13th Fr. Alex Maria Doss March 13th Deacon Luis SanClemente April 10th Theresa Bonner Director PPB Youth Ministry 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. Valentine s Day Dinner ~ St. Louis, 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. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship All boys and girls age 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2019 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The Presque Isle Competition hosted by Council #2524 will be held January 27 at 2 p.m. at NMCC gym. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state championships. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based on scores from state level competitions. For additional information contact Dan Girardin, or Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Jan. 20th Join us for our Line Up for Life, Sunday, January 20th at the Northeastland Hotel at 2:00 p.m. Line up for Life and pray with us for our nation, communities, and families. You may join us for part or all of the events. Help us to shine Christ's light brightly!

5 5 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 Feb. 5 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 - Feb. 19 3rd Tues. of month 6:00 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 - Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:30PM Rodney Bourgoine PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary Feb. 7th 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. - *Feb. 14 Monthly - 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli

6 Parish Financial Stewardship 6 July 1, Dec. 30, 2018 OFFERTORY: Actual Budget +/- Current Year: $425,779 $421,521 + $ 4,258 Last Year: $424,757 + $ 1,022 SECOND Actual +/- COLLECTION: Costs: Faith Formation: $ 14,335 $ 9,537 - $ 4,798. H.O.P.E. : $ 13,136 $ 6,143 + $ 6,993 Fuel Fund: $ 21,244 $ 35,946 - $ 14,702 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! Sign up at theppb.org or call us at Up Coming Second Collections: Jan. 20 Building Fund Jan. 27 Latin American Missions Feb. 3 Fuel Fund THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!