St. Peter Chanel Parish St. Bruno - St. Remi Church Van Buren, ME Paroisse de Saint-Pierre-Chanel August 28, 2016 St. Joseph Church Hamlin, ME Parish Office: Phone 868-2718 Pastoral Staff: Pastor / St. Peter Chanel Parish Rev. James Plourde Phone: 728-7531 Email: james.plourde@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Kent Ouellette Phone: 543-7447 Email: kent.ouellette@portlanddiocese.org "Do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited...and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place." - Luke 14:8bc, 9
St. Bruno-St. Remi Church Van Buren, ME St. Joseph Church Hamlin, ME Worship & Spirituality Parish/Cluster Corner St. Bruno-St. Remi church This Week s Bread & Wine Sponsor In Loving Memory of: Hub Pelletier (Birthday) by John & Noreen This Week s Sanctuary Lamp Sponsor In Loving Memory of: Hub Pelletier (Birthday 9/1) by Rudy & Nancy HEALING SERVICE: There will be a charismatic healing service following the 6 pm Mass on August 30 at the St Luce church. The Mass will be followed immediately with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Chaplet of the Holy Spirit and time for confession while the charismatic prayer service is in progress. Those who wish can approach the prayer teams to be prayed over by them. Silent prayer for peace, healing and reconciliation in the world is also encouraged. CELEBRATING THE HOLY YEAR OF MERCY A CORPORAL WORK OF MERCY August Theme Counsel the Doubtful To Counsel the Doubtful means to help someone who is uncertain about a decision to reach a conclusion in harmony with his or her ultimate end, which is eternity with God. To Share Knowledge and Faith means informing and forming people in the Gospel principles which enable them to live in accord with their beliefs. The most urgent task today is to lead people to discover both their capacity to know the truth and their yearning for the ultimate and definitive meaning of life (Fides et Ratio #102). Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider: Week of August 28: Gently reach out to someone who is struggling with their faith. Even if you can t answer all their questions, be a witness of God s love for them. St. Bruno-St. Remi Church Lectors: Sept. 3-4:00 pm - Beatrice Dumais, Rena Bouchard Sept. 4-9:15 am - Philip Parent, Irene B. Dumond Altar Servers: Sept. 3-4:00 pm - Janick Paroyan, Ian Berube, Brady Laplante Sept. 4 9:15 am - Ariana Dufour Xavier Deschaine, Sam Hebert St. Joseph Church Sept. 4-8:00 am Lector: Rudy Parent Altar Server: Peter Parent, Brenton Soucy Eucharistic Ministers: Artheline Bernier, Cecile Cyr, Fred St. Pierre Baptisms Congratulations and Welcome to our Christian Community - Bentley Soucy son of Allen & Sheila Soucy 2016 SECOND COLLECTIONS: September 10-11: Catholic University of America October 1-2: Census / Dime October 22-23: World Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith November 1: All Saints Day November 5-6: Archdiocese of Military Services November 19-20: Catholic Campaign for Human Rest In Peace Please pray for those who have died and for their families Amy Doucette, who passed away on August 4th. She is the daughter to Lina & Leo Doucette. Guy Roy, who passed away on August 13th. He is the Husband to Barbara Roy. Alphe Ouellette, who passed away on August 19th. He is the husband to Alphena Ouellette. Dell Ouellette, who passed away on August 20th. She is the mother to Lita Madore. Spread the word and share the faith: Consecration to Merciful Love - "33 Days To Merciful Love" by Fr. Michael Gaitley - online retreat begins October 18 to consecration date, November 20, 2016 - Solemnity of Christ the King. JOIN the FAITH FORMATION FORUM https://www.facebook.com/groups/887235291286571
The 3rd Annual Parish Life Conference is being held on October 1st at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. We begin the day with Mass with Bishop Deeley. Our keynote speakers are Peter Denio and ValLimar Jenson and there are 2 tracks of workshops with 11 workshops to choose from. If you re a catechist or work in youth ministry, adult faith formation or RCIA. If you re a volunteer, lector, Eucharistic minister, music minister, serve on the Parish Pastoral Council or are part of the parish staff, we have something for you!! The Early Bird deadline is Sept 5, 2016. Don t forget: the Ramada Inn has a special conference rate for those who wish or need to stay over. All are welcome! For more information go to www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/ parish_life_conference or call Judy at 321-7884 Retrouvaille marriage renewal weekend: If your marriage is tearing you apart, if there is little or no communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, Retrouvaille can help. You are NOT alone! Our peer ministry is led by couples who have lived through the honeymoon phase followed by deep disillusionment before finally finding resurrection in their marriages using the tools taught in this program. Rediscover a loving marriage with a renewal weekend. The next weekend is held on: Sept. 16-18, 2016. To register or FMI, call 1-800-4702230 or go online to: www.helpourmarriage.com. The Holy Spirit---God s Loving Mercy Re- newal conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Sky-Hy Conference & Renewal Center in Topsham. Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, a nationally-known author and presenter, will serve as the keynote speaker. The conference will also include a healing service with Fr. Richard Rice. There is no charge to attend, and lunch will be provided. To register, email allsaints@portlanddiocese.org or call (207) 4493422. The registration deadline is September 30, 2016. KC & Columbiettes 50/50 Raffle: You may join at any time. For $10 minimum you can be paid up for 5 weeks. The more who enter, the higher the prize.50/50 KC & Columbiettes Weekly Drawing Drop at KC/mail box w/check or mail: 284 Main St. Name: Address: Phone # Amount Enclosed: $ Minimum $10 = $2/5wks The Presence Radio Network Pray the Rosary with Bishop Deeley You can pray the Rosary with Bishop Deeley anytime of day or night. Simply go to our website at: www.thepresenceradio.org Click on Programming,and select Audio Files The Presence Radio Network is listener-supported Catholic radio 106.7FM Greater Portland, 105.7FM Springvale, 97.5FM Fort Kent 90.3FM in Greater Bangor, 89.7FM Mid-Coast 89.5FM Greater Augusta, 1390AM Northern Maine Listen online at www.thepresence.fm and on smartphones by downloading the Presence Radio app, or dial 605-475-8037 and listen on any cell phone or landline with unlimited minutes. Spiritual Pilgrimage: There will be a spiritual pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of Portugal and Spain on October 1-10, 2016. This trip features: Fatima, Salamanca, Avila Zaragoza, Manresa, Montserrat & Barcelona. FMI contact Marie Desjardin at 207 868-5027 or bubblepink49@hotmail.com. Finance & Administration St. Peter Chanel Parish Financial Updates Offertory: July 1, 2016 to August 21, 2016 Budget: $20,000 Actual: $ 17,654 Under Anticipated: ($2,346) Wk. of Aug. 21, 2016 Amt. Given Wkly Goal St. Bruno-St. Remi $ 1,400 $ 1,971 St. Joseph $ 514 $ 554 Week Totals $ 1,914 $ 2,525 Average Collection: This yr. Last yr. $ 2,207 $ 2,553 Catholic Appeal: Goal:$15,391 Pledges to date: $6,942.00, 45% of goal, 50 households participating.
August 28, 2016 VB - Saturday, August 27 4:00 PM - Deceased Members of The Class of 1951 by The Class of 1951 Hamlin - Sunday, August 28 8:00 AM - Helen Dube (1st Anniv.) by Reginald & Family VB - Sunday, August 28 9:15 AM - Lilly Perreault by Steve & Family VB - Monday, August 29 6:00 PM - Joseph Ken Gibson by his wife, Lina VB- Tuesday, August 30 - No Mass VB - Wednesday, August 31 - No Mass VB - Thursday, September 1 6:00 PM - James Gallagher by a Friend VB - Friday, September 2 (Borderview) 10:00 AM - Rosaire Boutot by his Wife & Family VB - Saturday, September 3 4:00 PM - Scott Cormier by Mom & Dad Hamlin - Sunday, September 4 8:00 AM - Austin West by Gil, Ruth & Family VB - Sunday, September 4 9:15 AM - Cecile Doucette by Alphy Doucette
Parish Office: Telephone: 868-2718 Address: 174 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785 E-mail: StPeterChanelParish@portlanddiocese.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:30-12:30 & 1-3 As always, you are encouraged to call prior to coming to assure assistant is not out or running errands. Administrative Assistant: Joyce Gagnon 868-2718 Email: Joyce.Gagnon@portlanddiocese.org Sexton: Jesse Cormier 554-7014 High School Youth Ministry Coordinator: Wanted: Is God Calling You? Let us know... Junior Youth Ministry Coordinator: Patricia Charette 895-3489 Religious Education Office: Sr. Yvette Plante & Elaine Levesque 868-2718 Directors of Music: Choir Kathleen Beaulieu 868-5557 Children s Choir Sr. Yvette Plante 868-5266 St. Joseph Lisa Parent 868-2740 Organist: Leo James Duplessis 868-3464 People Helping People Thrift Shop: Manager Alma Rossignol 316-9051 Prayer Line Contacts: Pat Cyr 868-4129 Rochelle Laplante 868-5178 St. Bruno-St. Remi Food Pantry: Phil Martin / 868-3487 or Bob Lapierre / 868-5623 St. Joseph Food Pantry: Gisele Labreck 325-4592 Mass Schedules St. Bruno-St. Remi Church Monday 6:00 p.m. Tuesday No Mass Wednesday No Mass Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday (Borderview) 10:00 a.m. Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 9:15 a.m. St. Joseph s Church Sunday 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday at the St. Bruno-St. Remi Church: 3:30-3:50 p.m. or by appointment with a priest. Baptisms: Please contact a parish priest one month prior to baptism and register with the office. Marriages: Please contact a parish priest six months prior to the wedding date and register with the office Funerals: Please contact the parish office. Bulletin Announcements Deadline: 10 days prior to publishing please.