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Parish of the Precious Blood
January 7, 2018
www.theppb.org
Readings for the Week of Jan. 7, 2018
Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42
The Epiphany of the Lord
"Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
What a wonderful example the Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate profound faith in God's word, spoken through the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem ... from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and difficult journey, they trust that they will find this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced. On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi also give us an example of profound humility. These important men, to whom kings look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open their treasure boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts. Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive upon his death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to return to their country "by another way." Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe even though it meant inconvenience to themselves. Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing of having these gifts in our lives.
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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’
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher ‘Deacon Carl’
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 *New Hours: Mon.-Thurs.
*New Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 9 AM—3:30 PM
9 AM - 3:30 PM. Closed Friday Closed 12-1 PM for Lunch.
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
January 7, 2018
Holy Rosary
Jordan McEwen
by Gene & Sharon Ellis
St. Denis
Tony & Troy McDougal
by Mom, Sandy & Alex
St. Mark
Glenna Louridas
by Her Husband & Children
St. Mary
Glen Legassie
by Wife Pauline
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OUR LADY LAMPS
Kenneth Murchison, Sr.
by the Murchison Family
Gary Malenfant
by NM
** 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
**CLASSED RESUME JAN. 7
Parish of the Precious Blood
Church Meetings
Jan. 13 H.O.P.E.
11:00 AM Holy Rosary Parish Center
Chairperson ~ Dot Cyr
Tel. 493-7709
Jan. 16 Buildings & Grounds
6:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center
Chairperson ~Rodney Bourgoine
Tel. 455-4785
Jan. 23 Finance Council
6:00 PM St. Mary’s Conference Room, P.I.
Chairperson ~ Mark Bouchard
Tel. 498-2237
Jan. 25 Pastoral Council
6:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center, Caribou
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!
Classes resume January 7, 2018
12:30pm – 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Church
January 7th – Cass – Guest Speaker– Fr. Dave
January 14th – Class
January 21st – Youth Mass 9am St. Mary’s and Class
January 28th - Class
*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
Saturday, Jan 6: The Epiphany of the Lord # 878 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Levi A. & Levi J. Michaud by Geraldine & Gerald Saucier
4:00 PM St. Mary ** Cecile Berube by Loving Husband Fred & Family 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Dale Ouellette by Jay, Caryn & Aaron Radzuicz 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Ivan & Yvonne Beaupre by Dick & Barb Hebert 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** James Michaud, Jr. by Gene & Sharon Ellis 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Blessings for Steven McDowell & Family by Mom Eleanor Grow
Sunday, Jan 7: The Epiphany of the Lord # 878 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Ann Marie Sinclair by Holy Rosary Choir 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Repose of all Souls in Purgatory 9:00 AM St. Mary ** For the People 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Martha Theriault (13th anniv.) by Liette, Marjolaine & Mary Jane
11:00 AM St. Denis ** Rev. Clement Thibodeau by Joanne Strid & Family 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Michael St. Pierre by Wife Geneva & Family Monday, Jan 8: The Baptism of the Lord #879 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Joe & Alice Guerrette by Shirley & Don 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Heidi Graham by Mom & Dad 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Marie Flewelling by Greg & Bob
Tuesday, Jan 9: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Gilbert O'Clair by Christine & Paul 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Genevieve Plourde by Paula Plourde
Wednesday, Jan 10: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Deceased Relatives of Roland & Judith Duprey
8:30 AM St. Mary ** Special Intention for Donna and Jude Dube by Emily and Louis
Thursday, Jan 11: 8:30 AM St. Denis **Gilman & Mae Chamberlain by Kevin & Paula Chamberlain & Family
6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Mack Bishop by His Family
Friday, Jan 12: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Albair Ouellette by His Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Health of Phil Saucier by Mom & Dad
Saturday, Jan 13: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time #932
4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Corinne & Wilfred Martin by Bertha Libby 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Edmund & Anna Beaulieu by Guy & Anita 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Richard Martin by Grandchildren Michelle & Stephanie
5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Perry Fournier (1st anniv.) by Mike & Holly Gagnon 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the People 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Rev. Clement Thibodeau by Lena Fournier
Sunday, Jan 14: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time #932
9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Ernest Boucher by Diane Saucier & Family 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Marvin 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Glenn Legassie by Julie Quint 10:30 AM St. Mark ** June Voisine by Ron & Chris Grover 11:00 AM St. Denis ** John & Winnie Gorman by Hilda E. Lynch 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Norman Johndro by Tina & Percy
**NEW RECTORY OFFICE HOURS BEGINNING JAN. 8: MON.-THURS, 9:00 A.M.—3:30 P.M. CLOSED FRIDAYS.
HOLY ROSARY Thursday
6:30 PM ACTS—Women ~ Jan. 18
7 PM Burning Bush Prayer Group. Friday 9:00-10:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament , No Benediction.
1st Friday: Mass and Adoration ~ Feb. 2
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. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Sunday: 8:15 AM Rosary before Mass Tuesday: 6:30 PM Rosary SACRED HEART Weds: 10 AM Rosary
Prayer & Devotions
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The Word Among Us
The parish will no longer be offering the Word Among Us as a
freebie. If you would like to continue receiving this at the discounted
price of $20 a year- compared to $71.40 - please call St. Mary’s
rectory 768-3671 and ask for your name and contact number to be
added to the list. When it’s time to order, we will call and ask you to
prepay for the year ($20) and will notify you when your copy comes
in. If you know of someone not able to come to Mass, but would like
to order, please have them call us. Praying that your journey to meet
the Christ child will open your heart to receive God’s blessings!
BENEFIT FOR CANCER:
There will be a Dinner, Dance & Auction at the Caribou V.F.W. Hall
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 from 6-10 PM. This is to benefit Danielle
Mazerolle who is currently a cancer patient. This is BYOB and there
will be a live band; “Sound Friendships”. For more information
please contact Albertine at 492-0525 or Lisa at 227-0067.
HARVEST Magazine ~ January/February 2018
Check out news from the County in the January/February 2018
edition of HARVEST magazine. Deacon Carl Gallagher is 'Serving
Christ in the County' on pages 22-24; H.O.P.E. Social Action is,
'Giving Hope and Help during the Winter months' on page 29 and
Meghan Shubach of St. Denis in Fort Fairfield attended the 'Teens
Journey Retreat' on page 30. http://faithdigital.org/harvest/
PO0118/viewer/ipad/index.html
CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE
FAITH FORMATION & YOUTH MINISTRY
“Making Disciples of All Children"
We are all here on Earth to spread God’s Good News. How
are we to do this? The Parish of the Precious Blood Youth
Ministry is currently raising money in order to send teens to
events such as EPIC, LEAD,
Steubenville Conferences, and
World Youth Day where they can
encounter Christ in a personal way, spend
time with other Catholic teens, and to
come back to our Parish with new
knowledge of their faith and an ability to
spread the Good News with their
communities. You have the opportunity to
invest in and nurture their spiritual journey. Help us to invest
in the “whole child” by making a donation. See donation
amounts and payment form in your pew or by contacting the
Parish Office at 498-2536. Thank you!
Prayer for Epiphany
Dear Jesus,
though a newborn, the wise men knew your greatness.
On a hint from the heavens,
they traveled far from their places of comfort
so that they could honor you.
From their belief in your divinity,
they gave amazing gifts, offerings that symbolized
your life, power, and even your death.
And because of a dream in the night,
they altered their well-laid plans to return home
in order to protect you.
May we be so willing to honor, sacrifice, and obey,
all for love of you,
as we meditate on the meaning of this day.
Amen.
WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY
H.O.P.E. ~ SOCIAL JUSTICE & PEACE
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to all who participated in the Christmas
Basket Project this Christmas. Maybe you made a
donation of money, food or toys; be assured, it was all
appreciated. We pray it brought joy and comfort to all
those who received them.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION ~ FEB. 9TH
SAVE THE DATE and plan to join us to celebrate
Marriage between one man and one woman.
Whether you are single, married, widowed or
divorced, ALL are welcome to join in celebrating
and showing your support for this fundamental
Christian belief.
A buffet dinner will be served at 6 PM, Friday,
Feb. 9th at the Caribou Inn & Convention Center
followed by music and dancing. More information
to follow in future bulletins.
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Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone
ACTS Women Parish Center - Jan. 18 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175
Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Jan. 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 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 – Jan. 14 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 Parish Center - Even Months 6:00 PM Sue Dugal 325-8877
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
H.O.P.E. Social Action Parish Center - Jan. 13
11 AM
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 Parish Center – Jan. 16 Bi-monthly - 3rd Tues. 6:00 PM Rodney Bourgoine 455-4785
PPB Cemetery Council Parish Center – Jan.11 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif 492-2614
PPB Finance Council St. Mary, P.I. – Jan. 23 Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237
PPB Pastoral Council Holy Rosary – Jan. 25 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 Baker Residence 1st & 3rd Tues. 2:00 PM Barbara Baker 435-9009
Women’s Bible Study Parish Center Mondays 6:15 PM Julie Cook 493-1244
Worship & Spirituality St. Mary, P.I. - Jan. 9
Monthly - 2nd Tues.
6:00 PM Lynn Pelli 551-7072
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Parish Financial Stewardship
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Average Collections Total Per Week
Weekly Collections Average $ 19,755.00
Weekly Collections Budget $ 19,003.00
Collections Weekly Var. $ 752.00
Total Collections YTD $ 434,607.00
Weekly Collections Average
this time last Year $ 19,731.00
Church Financial Activity as of 11/30/2017
Revenue to Date $ 569,160.00
Expenses to Date $ 551,297.00
Actual Gains to Date $ 17,863.00
Revenue this time last year $ 503,827.00
Expenses this time last year $ 503,848.00
Prior year loss $ (21.00)
Up Coming Second Collections
Jan 7 HOPE Assistance Fund
Jan 14 Fuel Fund
Jan 21 Building Fund