1 Parish of the Precious Blood October 21, 2018 www.theppb.org 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week of October 21, 2018 Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 [3b]/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22/Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9]/Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [cf. 3]/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 [5b]/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52 "What do you wish me to do for you?" Jesus asks a similar question in different Gospel passages, but the request of James and John is not repeated on any other occasion. "Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left." They ask not for knowledge of God, not for crooked limbs to be straightened nor for the blind to see. They ask for power and authority. Jesus' response should trouble them. "You do not know what you are asking." "Can you drink the cup that I drink?" Jesus asks. "They said to him, 'We can.'" But what is Christ's cup? Could James and John have possibly known it or understood it here at the height of Jesus' ministry? Jesus' cup is the cup of trial, of difficulty, of public ridicule. His final, thirsting sip occurs as he hangs on the cross. In Christ's kingdom, drinking his cup and participating in his life are not the sharing of power the way we are accustomed. Jesus flips their paradigm. "Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all." The cup of Jesus is the cup of giving oneself. "The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." As Christians, how easy it can be to want the acclaim of good deeds, the gratitude for volunteering, the attention for donating to the church. "It shall not be so among you." If you are overlooked, offer thanks to God for imitating Jesus, rather than bitter complaint at someone else's oversight. Look for opportunities to do good needs unnoticed. This week, consider one way you can drink the cup of Jesus! Liturgical Publications Inc.
2 October 21, 2018 PARISH INFORMATION SANCTUARY LAMP Holy Rosary Ginny and Joe Kelley by Donna & Charlie Barnes OUR LADY LAMP *If you would like to have a lamp burned in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, please call the rectory office at 498-2536 during regular business hours to reserve a date. 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 Caribou Office: 31 Thomas Ave. P.O. Box 625 Caribou, ME 04736 498-2536 or 498-2537 *Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM - 3:30 PM Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch. Closed Friday Fr. Agustin Deacon Carl Presque Isle Office: 6 Roberts St. Presque Isle, ME 04769 768-3671 or 764-8644 *Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9 AM - 3:30 PM. Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch. Closed Friday 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. Youth Mass will be at 9am at St. Mary s beginning: 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 https://www.facebook.com/ YouthMinistryPPB/ Fr. Steve Parish of the Precious Blood Business Office Hours Faith Formation Classes Grades Pre K 5 PPB Youth Ministry Happenings: 764-0161 Fr. Dave Sundays ~ 9 AM St. Louis Church Hall Limestone. 10 AM Holy Rosary Parish Center, Caribou. 10 AM St. Mary s Faith Formation Center Presque Isle Parish of the Precious Blood Commission Meetings Oct. 23 6:00 PM PPB Finance Council St. Mary s, Presque Isle Chairperson, Mark Bouchard 498-2237. Oct. 25 6:00 PM PPB Pastoral Council St. Mary s, Presque Isle Chairperson, Dr. Jim Savage 551-6665. Classes begin Monday, Sept. 10th at St. Mark s, Ashland. * FMI Please call the Faith Formation Office at 768-3671 St. Mary s Youth Ministry Junior High and High School = Sunday s 1pm- 2:30pm St. Louis Youth Ministry Junior High = Fridays 6:30pm 8:00pm **Nov. 12 6:00 PM Nov. 15 5:30 PM PPB Worship Commission Holy Rosary Parish Center Chairperson, Lynn Pelli 551-7072. PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary Parish Center Chairperson, Michael Tardif 492-2614. * Meeting date changed to 2nd Monday of the month at 6 PM. ** The Bulletin is available on our website at WWW.THEPPB.ORG on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.
WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Saturday, Oct 20: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1013 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** For the Repose of the Soul of Zachary Gagnon by His Mother Peggy Gagnon 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Marilyn Peary by Kathy Dionne 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** For the People 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Joan Bishop by Ladies of St. Anne, Sacred Heart 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Freda Thibodeau (3rd Anniversary) by Her Son and Family 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Tom Mc Dowell (Birthday) with Love from His Mother Sunday, Oct 21: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1013 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Norman Johndro (1st Anniversary) by Joyce & Family 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Lou Sandy Boutot by Rose & Ed Lorrey 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Delmer Embelton Anniversary by Marie and Children 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Lewis & Germaine Sirois by Gary & Linda Sirois 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Michael St. Pierre by Sharon Cobin Monday, Oct 22: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Theresa Ouillette by Tom and Gloria Kane 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Lawrence & Camilla Cronkite Love John & Lucian Cronkite Tuesday, Oct 23: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Richard Martin by Rena Baron 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Ed Sherman by Mary Campbell Wednesday, Oct 24: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Kevin Staples by Peter & Omerine Cyr 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Deceased Family members of the Hebert and Ouellette Families by Susana & Antonio Hebert Thursday, Oct 25: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Clarence J. Lynch by Chip & Janet Beckwith 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Sylvio LaPierre by Marge & Jim Russell Friday, Oct 26: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Richard Taylor (7th Anniversary) by friend Rena 8:30 AM St. Mary ** The health of JoAnne Tompson by Kathy Dionne Saturday, Oct 27: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1016 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Bryan Hewitt (3rd Anniversary) by Marilyn Hewitt 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Meta Giggey by Maxine Buck and Family 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Marie Theriault Pelletier by Eddie & Nancy 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Ronald Lizotte by Marlene, Mark, & Kay 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Monsignor Paul Gleason by Connie Cote 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** For the People Sunday, Oct 28: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time #1016 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Myles Campbell by His Mother 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Lou Sandy Boutot by Velma Jandreau 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Parents of John & Johnnie Cancelarich by John & Johnnie 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Rollande J. Lynch by Parish of the Precious Blood Staff 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Deceased Beahm and Bourgoine Family members by Bea Beahm Prayer & Devotions HOLY ROSARY Thursday 6:30 PM ACTS Women 7 PM Burning Bush Group Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, No Benediction. 1st Friday: Mass and Adoration ~ Nov. 2nd 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 2:30 PM Rosary Team 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. 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 a 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 3 Bulletin Memorials DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON by Sharon Corbin & Family DECEASED RELATIVES OF PETER & OMERINE CYR by Peter & Omerine Cyr 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 RAINALD & ALTHEA GERVAIS Given by Rainald Jr. & Family GLO & CLIFF MARTIN by Their Children & Their Families
4 That Man is You! meets Saturday mornings at 6:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Parish Center in Caribou. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. Presentation, 7:30 a.m. Small Group Discussion and 8:00 a.m. Conclusion. This class is FREE. Come to one class or come to all classes. For more information contact Daniel Deschaine at Danny04769@hotmail.com or call/ text 762-1431. H.O.P.E. H.O.P.E. Benefit Concert with NO PRESSURE H.O.P.E. will be presenting The H.O.P.E. Benefit Concert featuring the band, No Pressure, on Saturday, November 3, at the Caribou Performing Arts Center from 7-9. This is a great dance band with lots of music from the 60 s and 70 s. The proceeds from this concert will be used to assist people in need in our communities with fuel, lodging, food, clothing, etc. for the upcoming year. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Pam Murchison, H.O.P.E. Chair, at 492-6641. More news about how H.O.P.E. helps people in our communities and about this upcoming concert will be in the October church bulletins. DISCERNMENT SUNDAY October 20 & 21 This weekend at all Masses we will be DISCERNING FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP. The Parish will prayerfully reflect on the needs, gifts, and people of our parish and call forth those who are willing to share their gifts and talents for the service of God and His Church. All of us have tremendous gifts to share: our work experience, our family lives, our hurts, losses, dreams and abilities. All are given for the common good. How is Jesus inviting you to serve him at your local Church? Forms will be available at your local Church for your response. CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION The St. Denis Daughters of Isabella are sponsoring a Spaghetti Luncheon on Sunday, October 21 from 12 2 PM at the Fort Fairfield Knights of Columbus Hall. Tickets are $8 per meal and $30 for a family of five or more. All proceeds will benefit the Daughters Scholarship Fund. St. Louis Church in Limestone will have their Annual Harvest Supper Sunday, Oct. 21st from 4 6 PM at St. Louis Church Hall in Limestone. Come join us for a delicious meal and great fellowship. Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Anne. St. Joseph Church in Mars Hill will have their Annual Harvest Supper Fri., Oct. 26th from 4:30 6:30 PM at St. Joseph s Church Hall on Main St. in Mars Hill. The menu will be Turkey and all the Fixings. Adults $9.00, Children up to 12 yrs old $4. Sponsored by the Ladies of St. Joseph. Knights of Columbus, Northern Maine Council #1753 will be hosting a Chicken Stew and Ployes fundraising lunch on Sunday, October 28th from 12:00 to 2 pm at the council hall on Main St. in Fort Fairfield. Cost of the meal will be $8 per person. The menu will be chicken stew, ployes, coffee, punch and ice cream. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Parish of the Precious Blood to support the upcoming heating season. Please come warm up with a bowl of stew while warming the church with your continued support of our fundraising activities. We look forward to seeing you there! Catholic Golden Age Catholic Golden Age meets Sunday November 4th at 2 pm at the Parish Center with a guest speaker from Aroostook Elder Law. All over the age of 50 are welcome The Daughters of Isabella in Presque Isle will be holding an Audit Meeting on Monday, November 5 at 6 p.m. at Leah s home. The November 8 meeting of the Daughters of Isabella in Presque Isle will start at 5:30 p.m. with a Mass for Deceased Members followed by Potluck and meeting. The Daughters of Isabella in Presque Isle will have a Social Day of movies and games on Sunday, November 11 starting at 2 p.m. at Leah s home. Bring a snack to share. "For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mk 10:45) FOLLOWERS OF THE CROSS Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Parish Center in Caribou is the monthly meeting of the Followers of the Cross, a program of spiritual and social activities, including Rosary, Confessions and Saturday Mass at 10:15 a.m., followed by refreshments and a social get together. Everyone is invited, especially those who are home-bound, sick and suffering and/or physically or mentally challenged.
5 YOUTH MINISTRY Beard a Bro Challenge The PPB Youth Ministry program is having a beard challenge for the month of November. The PPB Youth Ministry program is raising funds that will go towards retreats (such as Journey), March for Life, and local youth events. What better way to bring attention to than to grow a beard! When folks ask you why are letting your whiskers gets long, you can tell them all about our youth and how you are helping bring them closer to Christ. Yes, it s true. by not shaving you are leading others closer to Christ. The options are endless. You could sport a goatee or a spade shaped beard. Perhaps you are more the Abe Lincoln beard type or how about Moses? It s up to you. THE MASS Sunday, October 21st kicks off a three part series with Fr. Dave. This semester in Youth Ministry we are focusing on the Mass. Fr. Dave will break down parts of the Mass. We will be able to take away new found meaning and thus be able to participate more fully in the Mass. This three part series is open (and we encourage) parents. It will be geared to junior high, high school+ age level. I look forward to having the Church full of parents, aunt, uncles, grandparents. Students report to class at 1pm and the Teaching Mass will begin at 1:30pm. Challenge your soon to be bearded friend wisely. Sun., October 21st - Teaching Mass with Fr. Dave. Here is how it works: Sun., October 28th - Teaching Mass with Fr. Dave $5 to challenge a friend for a weeks worth of whiskers Sun., November 4th - Teaching Mass with Fr. Dave $10 with give you two weeks $20 ups the growth to three weeks $40 for 30 days worth lot of luscious locks. If you like the clean shaven look we have an added bonus. For just $15 you can get beard insurance. $15 beard insurance (assures you will not be challenged) Challenge forms will be available after Mass on October 20/21 and October 27/28th at St. Mary s, Holy Rosary and St. Louis following Mass or to theresa.bonner@portlanddiocese.org. Theresa Bonner Director PPB Youth Ministry Theresa.bonner@portlanddiocese.org 764-0161 https://www.facebook.com/youthministryppb/ You're Invited to a Thank You Gala for the efforts of the Build a Child Fundraiser Saturday, October 20th. Notable Noodles and Decadent Desserts Knights of Columbus, Presque Isle Immediately following the 4pm Mass at St. Mary's Free!
6 Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone ACTS Women Parish Center Thurs., Oct. 18th 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175 Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Oct. 17 3rd Weds. of month 7:00 PM Janet Beckwith 498-2536 Baptismal Prep. St. Mary s, P.I. As Needed 6:00 PM Hilary Blanchard 712-9408 Blanket Ministry Parish Center, Caribou Mondays 12 PM-3 PM Ruth Gahagan 492-1960 Burning Bush Prayer Group Prayer Room, Caribou Thursdays 6:30 PM Yvette Legassie 498-3675 Catholic Golden Age Parish Center, Caribou Sunday Oct. 14 2:00 PM Bob Foley 492-2032 Catholic Mom s Connect Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Thurs of month 6:00 PM Keren Morin 231-0131 Church & Family Life Holy Rosary - Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant Daughters of Isabella Parish Center, Caribou 1st Tues. of month 6:00 PM Elaine Haines 496-5831 Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Weds. of month 6:00 PM Annette Hull 476-5039 Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, P.I. 2nd Thurs. of month 6:30 PM Cheryl Demerchant 768-1587 Faith Sharing Group Baker Residence, Ashland Tuesdays 2:00 PM Barbara Baker 435-9009 H.O.P.E. Social Action Parish Center - Nov. 20 3rd Tues. of month 5:00 PM Pamela Murchison 492-6641 JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Mary s, Presque Isle Sundays 1:00-2:30 PM Theresa Bonner 764-0161 JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Louis, Limestone Fridays 6:30 8:00 PM Meagan Malena 554-9359 or 227-9185 K. of C. #1753 K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield Thursdays 5:30 PM Sean Bernard Tony Levesque 227-0822 473-7338 K. of C. #1870 K. of C. Hall, Caribou 2nd Weds. of month 6:00 PM Todd Pelletier 227-5105 K. of C. #2524 K. of C. Hall, P.I. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tues. 7:00 PM Dan Lalonde 325-9137 K. of C. #2851 St. Louis, Limestone 1st & 3rd Tues. 6:00 PM James Pelkey 325-2099 K. of C. 4th Degree #350 K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Tues. of month 5:30 PM Dave Armstrong 472-6000 Ladies of St. Anne Holy Rosary 2nd Tues. of month 6:30 PM Joan Bishop 498-6655 Ladies of St. Anne St. Louis, Limestone 3rd Tues. of month 6:30 PM Norma Lambrecht 325-4796 Ladies of St. Anne Sacred Heart, N. Caribou 4th Tues. of month 6:30 PM Leona St. Peter 498-8225 Our Lady of Snows Sodality St. Mark, Ashland Weds., Sept. Dec. 6:30 PM Mary Ellen Chasse 435-6649 PPB Bldgs & Grounds Holy Rosary - Jan. 15 Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:30 PM Rodney Bourgoine 455-4785 PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary Nov. 15 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif 492-2614 PPB Finance Council St. Mary, P.I. Oct. 23 Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237 PPB Pastoral Council St. Mary, P.I. Oct. 25 4th Thurs. 6:00 PM Dr. James Savage 551-6665 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 551-7833 TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly Parish Center Weekly Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM Bob Foley 492-2032 RCIA Holy Rosary, Caribou Sunday after Mass 10:00 AM Tom Goetz 896-5675 RCIA St. Denis, Ft. Fairfield Friday 6:30 PM Todd Ellis 551-4696 RCIA St. Louis, Limestone Sunday 9:00 AM Vacant RCIA St. Mary, P.I. Sunday 10:00 AM Hilary Blanchard 712-9408 Women s Bible Study Parish Center Mondays 6:15 PM Julie Cook 493-1244 493-7709 / 895-3549 492-4261 Worship & Spirituality *Holy Rosary- Nov. 12 (date change) Monthly - 2nd Monday 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli 551-7072
Parish Financial Stewardship 7 Church Financial Activity 1st. Quarter 9/30/18 Revenue Year to Date $ 287,476 Expenses Year to Date $ 247,811 Net Parish Gains to Date $ 39,665 Last Year at this Time $ (10,080) Cemetery Financial Activity 1st. Quarter 9/30/18 Revenue to Date $ 33,731 Expenses to Date $ 29,147 Investment Gains $ 6,446 Actual Gains to Date $ 11,030 Last Year at this Time $ 5,557 Life is a mission. "To live out joyfully our responsibility for the world is a great challenge... Each one of us is called to reflect on this fact: 'I am a mission on this Earth; that is the reason why I am here in this world' (Evangelii Gaudium 273)." ~ Pope Francis July 1, 2018 Current Current Fiscal Year Budget Difference OFFERTORY: $ 220,578 $ 224,669 - $ 4,091 2nd Collection: Faith Formation: $ 5,977 $ 6,441 - $ 464 H.O.P.E $ 7,781 $ 8,734 - $ 953 Fuel Fund: $ 11,037 $ 16,038 - $ 5,001 Building Fund: $ 9,462 $ 10,636 - $ 1,174 ACTUAL COSTS: Fuel $ 2,885 $ 3,219 - $ 334 Bldg & Maint.: $ 13,202 $ 21,807 - $ 8,605 Up Coming Second Collections: Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Mission Sunday Building Fund Building Fund THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!