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Parish of the Precious Blood
April 8, 2018
www.theppb.org
Readings for the Week of April 8, 2018
Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn 6:16-21
Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Should we be a little easier on Thomas?
The last few days have been a whirlwind.
On Thursday, a Passover celebration went
horribly awry as Jesus was betrayed and
taken into custody for unstated crimes.
Less than 24 hours later, the simple arrest
has turned into a death sentence to be
carried out that very afternoon. Most of the
disciples fled, including Thomas. He would
have heard of the events of Good Friday
secondhand, in shock over the death of his
Lord and Master. Then Sunday morning
arrives with joy from a few disciples-Jesus
is risen! But there is no persistent sight of
him, only Mary Magdalene's quick moment
in the garden and an empty tomb. Another
day passes. The Apostles are gathered
that Monday night, but Thomas is absent.
He returns to a jubilant report of the risen
Lord. Again, Thomas has seen nothing.
The experience must have been surreal.
Did Jesus really appear raised from the
dead? Did he really suffer and die? Has all
of this been some strange hoax?
Desperate for an answer, Thomas insists,
"Unless I see the mark of the nails in his
hands and put my finger into the nail marks
and put my hand into his side, I will not
believe."
After his resurrection, Jesus' body-
mangled and bloody from the crucifixion-is
restored. Did it need the scars? A
perfected body would have taught us one
lesson: everything is renewed as it once
was, the past erased. Jesus chooses
another lesson, however. He retains his
scars that we might know him. In the
whirlwind of our lives, we make our own
mistakes, our own betrayals and
compromises. In the resurrected Jesus, we
see a God who does not forget his own
sorrow. We are invited to meet him-wound
for wound-and place our hand on his own
nail-scarred palm, the eternal sign of his
everlasting mercy.
© Liturgical Publications Inc
JESUS,
I TRUST IN YOU Divine Mercy Sunday
April 8, 2018
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PARISH INFORMATION
Our Priests & Deacon: Pastor: Rev. David R. Raymond | ‘Fr. Dave’ [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Nehru Stephen Savayaria ‘Fr. Steve’ [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Agustin Sebasthiyan ‘Fr. Agustin’ [email protected] Deacon: Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher ‘Deacon Carl’ [email protected]
Parish of the Precious Blood Business Office Hours Caribou Office: Presque Isle Office:
31 Thomas Ave. 6 Roberts St.
P.O. Box 625 Presque Isle, ME 04769
Caribou, ME 04736 768-3671 or 764-8644
498-2536 or 498-2537
*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.
Closed Friday 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.
SANCTUARY
LAMPS
April 8, 2018
Holy Rosary For the Health of
My Daughter
by Mom
St. Denis
Tony & Troy McDougal
by Mom, Sandy, and Alex
St. Louis
Norman J. Johndro
by His Family
St. Mary Fred Munson
by his Wife Mildred Munson
OUR LADY LAMPS
Wilfred St. Peter
by his Wife Josephine
Maynard Thibodeau
by Aline Bosse
** The Bulletin is available on our website at WWW.THEPPB.ORG on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.
Faith Formation Classes
Grades Pre K—5
Sundays ~
9:30 AM St. Denis Church Hall
Fort Fairfield.
9:00 AM St. Louis Church Hall
Limestone.
10:00 AM Holy Rosary Parish
Center, Caribou.
10:00 AM St. Mary’s Faith
Formation Center
Presque Isle
Parish of the Precious Blood
Church Meetings
Apr. 9 Church & Family Life
6:00 PM St. Mary’s Conf. Room, P.I.
Apr. 10 Worship & Spirituality
6:00 PM St. Mary’s Conf. Room, P.I.
Chairperson ~ Lynn Pelli
Tel. 551-7072
Apr. 17 H.O.P.E. Social Action
4:00 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou
Chairperson~ Dot Cyr
Tel: 493-7709
Apr. 26 PPB Pastoral Council
6:00 PM St. Mary’s, Conf. Room, P.I.
Chairperson ~ Dr. Jim Savage
Tel. 493-3223
PPB Jr. High & High School Youth Ministry
12:30—2:00 PM at St. Mary’s, P.I. New students always welcome! Sunday, April 8 - Youth Mass at St. Mary's and class
Sunday, April 15 - School vacation - no class
High School Youth attending Catholic Youth Convention in Portland. Please Pray for those in attendance.
Sunday, April 22nd - class and Step up (watch email for info)
***High School Youth - Theology at Tim's***
Sunday, April 29th - class Sunday, May 6th - Youth Mass at St. Mary's - Year end celebration. *FMI Call Theresa Bonner at 764-0161
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WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY
Bulletin Memorials
In Loving Memory of
DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON
by Sharon Corbin & Family
In Loving Memory of CECILE BERUBE
by Loving Husband Fred & Family
In Loving Memory of
LAWRENCE, HILDA &
PATRICIA BOSSE
by Jim & Nancy Chandler
In Loving Memory of
BARRY & PEARLE SOUCY
by Nancy, Whitney & Brandon
In Loving Memory of
KENNETH G. MURCHISON, SR.
by the Murchison Family
In Loving Memory of
CONRAD CARON
by His Wife & Children
In Loving Memory of
MARK D. LeBLANC
DORIS MARTIN
by Mom, Dad & Family
In Loving Memory of
LINDA PAGE
by Husband Norman & Family
In Loving Memory of
GILBERT GUERRETTE
by his Loving Wife & Family
In Loving Memory of
LIONEL BLANCHETTE &
RAYMOND BLANCHETTE
by Doris & Children
In Loving Memory of NORMAN WATSON by Wife & Children
In Loving Memory of
SHAWN BERNARD
by His Dad Charles
In Loving Memory of
MAURICE + ANITA SOUCY
by Their Loved Ones
In Loving Memory of
DAVID L. CALDON (10TH Anniv)
by His Family
In Loving Memory of
CLIFF MARTIN
by His Wife, Children
& Their Families
In Loving Memory of
LEO CORRIVEAU
by His Loving Wife
& Children
Saturday, Apr 7: Divine Mercy Sunday # 903 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Ronald St. Germain by The St. Germain Family 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Todd Madore by Mom & Dad 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Bud Plourde by Brenda Plourde 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Gilman & Mae Chamberlain by Kevin & Paula Chamberlain & Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the people 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** The Soul of Fr. Claude Albert by Rev. Msgr. Rene` Mathieu
Sunday, Apr 8: Divine Mercy Sunday # 903 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Raymond Hash by Brother, Charles Hash 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Leonard Jandreau by Lou Sandy Boutot and Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** William Michaud (6th Anniversary) by Wife & Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Jeffrey Wakefield by Aunt Sis & Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Philip S. McNeal by Beverly & Family 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Sr. Mary Adeline Gillespie CND by Ladies of St. Anne Deanery 1
Monday, Apr 9: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Donald Collins by Sharon Corbin & Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Bob Deeves by Kathy Dionne 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Van Cyr by Don Cyr & Theresa Cyr Tuesday, Apr 10: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Marie Cullins by Peter & Terri Ouellette 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Adrienne Bernard by Rosaire, Anne & Troy Theriault Wednesday, Apr 11: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Therese Bossie by Ron & Bernadette Ouellette 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Rev. Clement Thibodeau by Mary Ketch Thursday, Apr 12: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Robert McBurnie by Ed & Ellen Sherman 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Patrick Levesque by Patsy Levesque and Lisa Sirois Friday, Apr 13: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Don Winston by Yvette and Bob Lagasse 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Bob Deeves by Youth Ministry Faith Formation Saturday, Apr 14: Third Sunday of Easter #905 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Frank Hurley (6th Anniversary) by Donna and Family 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Special Intention of John Cancelarich by Kathy Dionne 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Perry Fournier by Leona St. Peter & Family 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Harvey & Bertha Chamberlain & Family by Kevin & Paula Chamberlain & Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Ken Keaton by Ron & Lou Willey and Family 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Health & Blessings for Jamie Grow & Family by Eleanor Grow
Sunday, Apr 15: Third Sunday of Easter #905 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Gary Malenfant by Doreen McCarthy 9:00 AM Our Lady ** For the People 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Antoinette Baldelli by Theresa and John Bonner 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Adrienne Bernard by Gary & Linda Sirois 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Nelson and Camilla Roix by Geneva and Loretta
HOLY ROSARY Thursday 6:30 PM ACTS—Women ~ April 5 & 19 7 PM Burning Bush Prayer Group. Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament , No Benediction. 1st Friday: Mass and Adoration ~ Apr. 6 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 – Church basement 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 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
Prayer & Devotions
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WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY COMMISSION
FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY
FAITH FORMATION
Step-Up to Youth Ministry ~ April 22nd
Step-Up class is for students who will be entering 6th grade or 9th
grade in the fall of 2018. It is also for youth who haven't yet
attended our Youth Ministry program that want to check it out...
this is the perfect time. Step Up provides an opportunity for youth
to explore the middle school or high school setting, learn about the
program, experience a typical class and have a chance to meet
new people in a comfortable, nonthreatening environment.
We will be holding our Step Up class on April 22nd at
St. Mary's 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Please RSVP so we can assure
space and supplies. [email protected]
Parish of the Precious Blood is reactivating our Faith
Formation Commission and is looking for individuals that will
work together in promoting our faith formation programs. These
individuals will meet with the parish pastor and PCL to plan on
functions and events throughout the year, that will encourage
family participation and increase enrollment at all sites.
If you feel called to serve on this commission, please contact
Fr. Dave at 498.2536 or Stella at 768.3671.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Whoopie Pie Fundraiser for Youth Ministry
Thank you to everyone who purchased Whoopie Pies for our
fundraiser. Pick up dates: April 7/8th
CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE
H.O.P.E. - SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE
Gift Interfaith Food Pantry—Presque Isle
The pantry is in need of the following food items. for GIFT:
Cream Corn, Coffee and Bars of soap.
St. Anne—St. Catherine Youth Missions
Applications may be picked up at the entrances of the Church for
work you may need to have done while the Youth Missionaries
are here, July 16-20, 2018. FMI contact David White at 498-
2536. Requests are due by April 30, 2018.
The Parish
of the Precious Blood will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday
celebration Sunday, April 8th at Holy Rosary Church (34 Vaughn
Street in Caribou).
9:00 AM ~ Mass will be celebrated.
10:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
1:15 PM ~ Sacrament of Reconciliation.
2:00 PM ~ Holy Hour with Mercy Chaplet followed by a
Procession and Benediction and refreshments.
Finding Purpose & Peace in the Midst of Suffering
Are you suffering from the loss of a loved one, the pain of
sickness, the loss of a job, the pain of addiction, of spiritual
warfare, the pain of depression, resentment, divorce, suicide or
the pain of anger and hatred. An ‘Event for All Who Suffer’
will be held at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville, Sat.,
May 12th from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The Cost is a Free Will
Offering.
Parish of the Precious Blood Marriage Preparation
classes will begin at the parish center in Caribou. We will be
meeting April 7,14,21 with the final session on May 5.
Please mark you calendars and be ready to learn about the
Church's beautiful teaching on marriage.
Meetings are from 9-12:30. Deacon Carl and Janis Gallagher.
Women’s ACTS Retreat: April 12—15
The Women’s ACTS Retreat will be held April 12-15 at the
Christian Life Center in Upper Frenchville. If you would like to
attend please contact the Rectory at 498-2536 for an
application. It promises to be a life-changing experience.
Men’s ACTS Retreat: May 3—6
The Men’s ACTS Retreat will be held May 3-6 at the Christian
Life Center. If you would like to attend, please contact the
rectory at 498-2536 for an application.
Small Faith Sharing Group
The Sunday, Holy Rosary group will begin meeting again in
the Fall of 2018.
CONGRATULATIONS to our newly initiated members of the Catholic faith who received their Sacraments at the Easter Vigil:
Jennifer Vivian Ellsworth Kyle Gilson Georgia Sue West Elijah Lyons Peggy Eileen Allen Jonathan Thompson and Hailey Marquis who will be Confirmed Friday, April 6th at 7 PM at St. Mary’s in Presque Isle by Bishop Robert Deeley.
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Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone
ACTS Women Parish Center - 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175
Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Apr. 18 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 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 – Apr. 8 Second Sun. of month 2:00 PM Bob Foley 492-2032
Catholic Mom’s Connect Parish Center 1st & 3rd Thurs of
month
6:00 PM Keren Morin 231-0131
Church & Family Life St. Mary, P.I. - Apr. 9 Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant
Daughters of Isabella Parish Center, Caribou 1st Tues. of month
except July & Aug.
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 - Apr. 17 3rd Tues. of month 4:00 PM Dot Cyr 493-7709
JH/HS Youth Ministry Presque Isle Sundays 12:30-2:00 PM Theresa Bonner 764-0161
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 St. Mary’s, P.I. – Apr. 10 Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:00 PM Rodney Bourgoine 455-4785
PPB Cemetery Council Parish Center – Apr. 12 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif 492-2614
PPB Finance Council Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237
PPB Pastoral Council St. Mary, P.I. – Apr. 26 4th Thurs. 6:00 PM Dr. James Savage 493-3223
Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Center 2nd Sat.. of month 9:00 AM Dot Cyr
Judy Snell
493-7709 / 895-3549
493-4443
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 Helen Bubar 476-5783
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
Worship & Spirituality St. Mary, P.I.—April 10 Monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli 551-7072
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Parish Financial Stewardship
Up Coming Second Collections
Apr 8 Fuel Fund Apr 15 Building Fund
Average Collections Total Per Week (4/1/2018)
Weekly Collections Average $ 18,94800
Weekly Collections Budget $ 19,105.00
Collections Weekly Var. $ (157.00)
Total Collections YTD $ 663,194.00
Total Collections Budgeted $ 688,282.00
Variance $ (25,088.00)
Total of Weekly Collections
this time last year $ 668,515.00
On-line Donations (WeShare & ACH) YTD $ 33,159.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
A Stewardship Moment
By supporting activities that enable each person to
share their God given blessings with one another, we
hope to encourage those who are seeking to practice
stewardship in all aspects of their daily lives. The
Parish of the Precious Blood hopes to be a resource
for everyone as we work together to share the
stewardship of time, talent and treasure within our
communities.
Needed: Eucharistic Ministers are badly needed
to serve the elderly, sick and homebound in our
Parish. If you serve as a Eucharistic Minister and
would be interested in serving the Eucharist to a few
of the elderly, sick and/or homebound please contact
Fr. Dave at 498-2536 or Nancy Saucier at 227-5200.
“Good stewards know they are directed to share what
they exercise stewardship over: their life of faith in
Christ Jesus.”
- ‘Stewardship: Sharing Our Gifts’
