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Parish of the Precious Blood
December 8, 2019
www.theppb.org
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.
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 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 Friday Closed Friday
Second Sunday of Advent
What does it mean to be worthy? There are a few different ways
to approach this question. Today’s Gospel highlights two: the
way of the Pharisees and the way of John the Baptist. Our faith
values good works and discipleship. Perhaps, then, we “earn”
our worth by adhering to the right doctrines and following the
right pious practice. The Pharisees thought they were worthy.
Due to their religious pedigree and proper procedures, they
were self-satisfied. John the Baptist’s words to them are strong.
“Do not resume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our
father.’” Of course, Jesus (and John) don’t omit the responsibility
for moral behavior. John gives the Pharisees quite a strong
warning in that regard. “Produce good fruit as evidence of your
repentance … every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut
down and thrown into the fire.”
It’s a question of attitude. Of disposition. It’s a matter of the
heart. If anyone would be worthy in this scenario, it’s John the
Baptist. Jesus himself will name him the greatest of prophets
and a great man. John, however, recognizes his own lowly place
in the grand scheme of things. “The one who is coming after me
is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals.” The
Pharisees take pride in being “better” than others. John
embraces humility in Christ being “better” than him. We don’t
self-generate our own worthiness. We receive it as a gift from
God.
In a few short weeks, we’ll celebrate the birth of Christ. Bishop
Ven. Fulton Sheen wrote about the Nativity in his “Life of Christ”:
“Because [Jesus] was born in a cave, all who wish to see Him
must stoop. To stoop is the mark of humility. The proud refuse to
stoop and, therefore, they miss divinity.” God invites us to
prepare our hearts this Advent. When you consider your own
life, where are you looking for your worth? This Christmas, are
you prepared to stoop
Fr. Dave ©Liturgical Publications
PASTOR
Rev. David R. Raymond ‘Fr. Dave’
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia ‘Fr. Steve’
Rev. Arockia Prabu ‘Fr. Prabu’
DEACON
Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher ‘Deacon Carl’
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SANCTUARY LAMP
Holy Rosary St. Anthony
for a Prayer Answered
by Adeline
OUR LADY LAMPS
If you would like to have a candle
burned in memory of a loved one
or for a special intention, please
contact the Rectory during
regular business hours,
Mon.– Thurs., 9 AM-3:30 PM
BULLETIN MEMORIALS
In Loving Memory of
DALE CORBIN & MICHAEL POISSON
by Sharon Corbin & Family
In Loving Memory of
CONRAD CARON
by His Wife & Children
In Loving Memory of
LAWRENCE & HILDA BOSSE
& PATRICIA PARADIS
Given by
Jim & Nancy Chandler
In Loving Memory of
KENNETH G. MURCHISON, SR.
by the Murchison Family
In Loving Memory of
LIONEL BLANCHETTE &
RAYMOND BLANCHETTE
by Doris & Children
In Loving Memory of
MARK D. LeBLANC
DORIS MARTIN
by Mom, Dad & Family
In Loving Memory of
GILBERT GUERRETTE
by his Loving Wife & Family
In Loving Memory of
LEO CORRIVEAU
by his wife Josie and Family.
In Loving Memory of NORMAN WATSON
by His Wife & Children
In Loving Memory of
ROLAND & LILLIAN BOUCHARD and
SADIE & CECILE JACQUES
by Rena & Family
In Loving Memory of
LINDA PAGE
by Husband Norman & Family
In Loving Memory of
THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF
THE BEAUPRE FAMILY
by Dean & Elaine Beaupre
In Loving Memory of
GLO & CLIFF MARTIN
by Their Children & Their Families
In Loving Memory of
ROLAND & ISABELLE BARON
and DORIS & LOUIS BARON by
Rena, Linda & Freddie
In Loving Memory of
SHAWN BERNARD
by His Dad Charles
Deceased Members of the
OUILLETTE & TARDIF FAMILIES
by Reg and Teresa Ouillette
In Loving Memory of
LIONEL & FLORICE
LAFERRIERE
by their Loving Family
HOLY ROSARY, CARIBOU
Thurs:
6:30 p.m. ACTS—Women - Dec. 5 & 19
7:00 p.m. Burning Bush Group
Fri: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Adoration
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:
9:30 AM-12:00 PM Followers of the Cross—Parish Center
9:30-10:15 Rosary & Confession
10:15 Mass
3:00 p.m. First Saturday Devotions & Rosary
ST. MARY’S, PRESQUE ISLE
Tues:
1:00 p.m. Prayer Group
2:30 p.m. Rosary Team
Weds: 9:00 a.m. Rosary making
*First Friday Adoration is now being held at St. Mary’s at 6 PM.
9:00 a.m. Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests.
Sat: 2:30 PM First Saturday Devotions & Rosary.
Prayer & Devotions
ST. DENIS, FORT FAIRFIELD
* Confessions Every 3rd Sunday after Mass
Tues: 3rd Tues. of the month 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Weds: 10:00 a.m. St. Denis Rectory,
Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests.
Thurs: 9:00 a.m. Faith Sharing
Fri: 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sat: 1:00 p.m. Adoration
Sun: 10:15 a.m. Rosary
ST. MARK, ASHLAND
Mon: 8:30 a.m. Rosary.
Tues: 2:30 p.m. Faith Sharing.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. Rosary
Sun: 10:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet before Mass.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, PORTAGE
Sun: 8:30 a.m. Rosary before Mass
Tues: 6:30 p.m. Rosary
SACRED HEART, NORTH CARIBOU
Weds: 10:00 a.m. Rosary
Sat: 5:15 p.m. Rosary before Mass
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Mass Schedule Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019
Saturday, Dec 7: Second Sunday of Advent # 861 (Cycle A) 10:15 AM Holy Rosary ** For the Grace of Celebrating Jesus' Birthday by Followers of the Cross 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Virginia Stewart by Rodney & Denise Turpin 4:00 PM St. Mary ** For the Health of Roxie Dostie by Murchison Family 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Conday Thibodeau by HR Funeral Hospitality, Madeline, Pat, Joan, Gloria, and Diane 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Nancy Morneault Bell (3rd Anniversary) by Mom and Dad 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Earleen Clark by Her Loving Husband Marvin 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** David Caron Jr. by Geraldine Dyer and Family Sunday, Dec 8: Second Sunday of Advent # 861 (Cycle A) 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Gloria Martin by Wilfred, Jeff, and Linda Martin 9:00 AM Our Lady ** All the Souls in Purgatory by Parish Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Glenn Lagassie 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Maurice Saucier by Thelma and Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** For the People 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Leroy McLaughlin by Mom & Dad Monday, Dec 9: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Sonia Labbe by Lillian Mattila 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Brenda DeMerchant (rescheduled from 11/22) by Mary Magdalene 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Lynn Bouchard Doody by Her Mother Lorraine Bouchard Michaud and Judy Alderson
Tuesday, Dec 10: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Jeanne Sleeper by Craig & Cheryl Bossie 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Russell Schwartz by Dave and Sally Armstrong Wednesday, Dec 11: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Priscilla Foley by Gloria 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Deceased Relatives of Vivian LaMar Thursday, Dec 12: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by Albert and Jeanette St. Pierre 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Joan Nadeau by baby sister Charlene Friday, Dec 13: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Tom Bragdon by Mike McCarthy & Rhonda Bossie 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Soul of Jessica Sawyer Harding by George and Kathy Dionne Saturday, Dec 14: Third Sunday of Advent # 864 (Cycle A) 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Robert Cyr (7th Anniversary) by his loving Wife Dorothy & Familiy 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Xavier Salch (Happy Birthday) by Mary-Helena and Mathew Salch 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Carroll Steeves by Holy Rosary Hospitality Team, Diane, Gloria, and Elizabeth 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Roland St. Peter by His Loving Wife Leona and Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the People 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Intention for Steven McDowell by Mother Eleanor Sunday, Dec 15:Third Sunday of Advent # 864 (Cycle A) 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Shawn Bernard (3rd Anniversary) by His Dad 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Francis Vaillancourt by His Loving Wife 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Beloved Sister Marlene Thibodeau by Bobbie and Dave 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Maurice Saucier (25th Anniversary) by Thelma and Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Parents Fred & Lenore Dubois, and Brother Leo Dubois by Their Loving Daughter and Sister Rose Walker 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Douglas Beahm by His Mother, Bea Beahm
Readings for the Week of December 8, 2019
Sunday: Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 19 [cf. 7]/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13/Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10/Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25
Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19/Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Next Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Is 35:4]/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
PARISH PRAYER LINE CONTACTS:
St. Louis ~ Bea Beahm at 325-4435
Sacred Heart ~ Judy Gengler 492-5250
Holy Rosary ~ Gail Hjort 492-7901
St. Mary’s ~ Marilyn Peary 762-0401
St. Joseph ~ Eleanor Grow 425-2683
St. Denis ~ Shirley Polom 476-5079
St. Mark & Our Lady ~ Joan Goodblood
435-6017
Question: What’s the story behind the Advent wreath?
Answer:
Each season in the liturgical calendar comes with its own local and regional rituals. During the Advent season, wreathes adorn church sanctuaries and family dining room
tables. You may have said Advent wreath prayers in childhood or taken a turn lighting the candles. The Advent wreath is full of symbolism about Christ and his coming at
Christmas. The wreath is made of evergreen boughs, reminding us that the life of grace doesn’t falter with the changing seasons. It always remains fresh and new.
Similarly, a circular wreath reminds us of the eternal, never-ending nature of God’s love.
Candles remind us that Christ is the light of the world, the One who “shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” We use four candles to represent each
week of Advent. Traditionally they come in the liturgical colors of the season. Purple has historically represented penance and sacrifice. We see the same color for the
season of Lent. On the third Sunday of Advent, however, we light a rose color. The priest will wear rose vestments at Mass. This is Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means
“rejoice” in Latin. On the third Sunday of Advent, we’re roughly halfway through the season. The Church chooses the midpoint to remind us to celebrate in the midst of our
anticipation! Whatever the color and whatever the day, the Advent wreath is a beautiful practice to focus our attention on Christ’s coming at Christmas.
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H.O.P.E.
WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY
Thank You!
The members of H.O.P.E. are extremely grateful and thankful for the
generous support of our parish family in helping us to make the Chicken
Stew and Ployes fundraiser a success. We appreciate the talented bakers
who donated pies and cakes for the auction, Sleepers for the delicious
chicken stew, Auctioneer Extraordinaire Betty Thompson, the legendary
ployes chefs Madeline, Artie and Carol, Diane Saucier for her decorating
and setup genius, and the Youth Ministry for their spirit, helping hands, and
beautiful smiles. All money raised will be used for emergency fuel and
lodging needs of our neighbors, a need that increases daily during the
winter months.
Holy Rosary Social Justice & Peace will be putting together a Christmas
Basket Committee. We would love to have volunteers who could assist us
with all aspects of the Christmas Basket Project. If you are interested in
joining the committee, please contact: Kim Rohn: 551-2009 or Mary
Green: 227-4882 The following food items are needed to help fill this
years Christmas baskets: Canned vegetables, stuffing mix, cranberry
sauce, boxed cereal, saltine crackers, canned soup, pasta, spaghetti
sauce, pie filling, pie crust mix, baked beans, tuna fish, & canned fruit.
Items can be dropped off at the front of the church, it would also be
helpful if could brought down stairs into the Church Hall at Holy Rosary.
YOUTH MINISTRY
PPB Youth Ministry sends a BIG Thank You to all who participated in
our Silent Auction. From the donors, to the bidders and everyone in
between. We raised over $1100 for Youth Ministry. These funds will help
our youth attend diocesan events.
Upcoming events:
On Friday, December 6th, 6pm-12am St. Mary's Youth Ministry will be
having a box-a-thon to bring awareness about the homeless in our
community. The Youth will be outside during the evening “living” in boxes.
We will be collecting items for the homeless shelter. Please consider
donating: coffee, creamer, paper towels/bowls, plastic cutlery, bath towels,
wash clothes, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper and cleaning supplies.
High School Youth bus for March for Life
The March For Life is coming up January 23 – 25, 2020 in Washington,
D.C. and we will be making our annual youth pilgrimage to advocate for and
defend the gift of life. Registration is now open and I pray that you will
consider joining us. Space is limited so sign up soon to reserve your spot.
Registration closes on December 20 or when spaces are filled.
Note: participants must register through a parish. Contact me if you are
interested in attending.
[email protected] or call the office at
764-0161.
CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE
Caribou Knights of Columbus, Council
#1870 Open House
What are the Knights of Columbus? What do the
Knights of Columbus do? How do you become a
Knight of Columbus? Who can become a Knight of
Columbus? If you have asked yourself any of these
questions, come see us December 8th 2019, From
1:00 to 3:00 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 357
Washburn Road, Caribou ME. Feel free to call with questions Todd
Pelletier at 227-5105
Daughters of Isabella of Caribou will be selling tickets
at the weekend Masses Dec. 7th and 8th.
Catholic Golden Age—A Turkey Dinner hosted by Catholic Golden
Age will be held Sunday December 15th in the Parish Center. This is
open to anyone Age 50 or better and is free of charge. Join us at 2 pm to
socialize, play a little Bingo and enjoy a great meal.
Our Lady of the Lake Church in Portage will be holding a
Christmas Choral Concert Sun., Dec. 22nd at the Portage Lake Town Hall
at 2 pm. The Chorus is made up of the Church's choir members and other
members of the Church and community. The cost of admission is by
donation for the concert. The proceeds from this will go toward the
General Fund for the Parish. *This is a date change!
St. Mary's Giving Tree—Please bring your unwrapped gifts to church
on December 14/15th for the procession of gifts. Any questions, please
see Leah Girardin or Sandra Carrier.
Holy Rosary Christmas Decorating: Saturday, Dec. 14th at 8 AM Trees Up Saturday, Dec. 21st at 8 AM Decorating
TUESDAY – DECEMBER 24, 2019 VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 4:00 PM HOLY ROSARY, Caribou 4:00 PM ST. MARY, Presque Isle 4:00 PM ST. DENIS, Fort Fairfield
4:00 PM ST. THERESA, Stockholm 7:00 PM Our Lady of the Lake, Portage 7:00 PM ST. JOSEPH, Mars Hill 7:00 PM ST. LOUIS, Limestone
7:00 PM ST. CATHERINE, Washburn 9:00 PM SACRED HEART, N. Caribou
WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 25, 2019
CHRISTMAS DAY
9:00 AM ST. MARY, Presque Isle
9:00 AM HOLY ROSARY, Caribou
PARISH OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2019
*SUN. Dec. 15: 1 PM St. Mary, Presque Isle (time change)
SUN. Dec. 15: 2 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou
MON. Dec. 16: 6 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou
TUES. Dec. 17: 6 PM St. Mary, Presque Isle
WEDS. Dec. 18: 6 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou
Thurs. Dec. 19: 6 PM St. Mary, Presque Isle
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A.C.T.S. Core Parish Center or CLC 4th Weds. of month 7:00 PM Mary Ellen Field 498-6779
A.C.T.S. Women Parish Center Dec. 5 & 19 Thursdays 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175
Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Dec. 18 3rd Weds. of month 7:00 PM Deacon Carl Gallagher 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 - Dec. 15 Sundays-once/month 2:00 PM Ginette Rivard 592-2122
Choice Wine St. Mary’s, P.I. - Dec. 8 Sundays 1:00—2:30 PM Theresa Bonner 764-0161
Daniel Deschaine Danny04769@hotmail.
com
CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE Holy Rosary Parish Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant
Daughters of Isabella Parish Center , Caribou 1st Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mary Ellen Field 498-6779
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
Followers of the Cross Parish Center, Caribou 1st Sat. of the Month 9:30 AM Martha Alexander 551-4525
PPB FAITH FORMATION Parish Center – Last Mon. of month 5:30 PM Jennifer T. Sweetser 768-1199
H.O.P.E. SOCIAL ACTION Parish Center—Dec. 16 3rd Mon. of month 6:00 PM Pamela Murchison 492-6641
JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Mary’s, Presque Isle Sundays 1:00-2:30 PM Theresa Bonner 764-0161
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 Earl Lambrecht 325-4796
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— Dec. 14 2nd Tues. of month 5:30 PM Elizabeth Care Long 493-1083
Ladies of St. Anne St. Louis, Limestone 3rd Tues. of month 6:00 PM Norma Lambrecht 325-4796
Ladies of St. Anne Sacred Heart, N. Caribou 4th Tues. of month 6:00 PM Leona St. Peter 498-8225
Men’s Faith Sharing Group Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM Dr. Jim Savage
Tom Goetz
551-6665
896-5675
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. 14 Bi-monthly -2nd Tues. 6:00 PM Rodney Bourgoine 455-4785
PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary – 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif 492-2614
PPB FINANCE COUNCIL Holy Rosary - Jan. 28 4th Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237
PPB PASTORAL COUNCIL Holy Rosary - Jan. 30 4th Thurs. of month 6:00 PM Dr. James Savage 551-6665
Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Center 2nd Sat.. of month 9:00 AM Dot Cyr/Diane Saucier 493-7709 / 895-3549
492-4261
That Man Is You Parish Center Weekly—Saturdays 6:30-8:00 AM Steve Gagnon
Bob Leblanc
768-0433
498-2053
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly Parish Center Weekly—Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM Janice Cote 498-8588
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 6:00 PM Julie Cook 493-1244
WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY Holy Rosary - Dec. 12 Quarterly - 2nd Thurs. 6:00 PM Mary Ellen Field 498-6779
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Up Coming Second Collections:
Dec. 8 Retirement for Religious
Dec. 15 Building Fund
Dec. 22 H.O.P.E.
Parish Financial Stewardship
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Financial Blessings
July 1, 2019 - November 29, 2019
Last Week’s Collection: $ 20,442 Last Year: $ 18,532
Collections Year to Date: $ 312,424 Last Year: $ 323,743
Weekly Average: $ 14,877 Last Year: $ 14,716
WeShare Year-To-Date: $ 32,934 (included in weekly collection)
COLLECTION: COSTS: +/-
Faith Formation: $ 8,137 $ 11,880 - $ 3,743
H.O.P.E. : $ 9,496 $ 3,887 + $ 5,609
Fuel Fund: $ 15,913 $ 10,659 + $ 5,254
Maintenance Fund: $ 16,435 $ 37,151 - $ 20,716
For the months of November and December, CatholicCent round-ups
will benefit the Christmas Basket Project .
Thank You all who sup-
ported H.O.P.E.’s
1st Annual Chicken Stew
& Ployes Dinner and Pie
Auction. The event was a
big success raising over
$1500 for our neighbors
in need!
The Parish of the Precious Blood has
openings for sextons at both Sacred
Heart and St. Denis Churches. Duties
include general cleaning and light
maintenance as well as snow removal
from walkways. If interested, please
contact Martha at the Parish
Business Office 498-2536.
Next Sunday’s second collection is for the Building Fund and our most pressing need is the replacement of circulator pumps for the heat-ing system at Holy Rosary Church. Cost is estimated at over $15,000
not including labor.
The Parish of the Precious Blood has a 3 bedroom house
for rent in North Caribou. All utilities, snow plowing,
trash removal and mowing are included. For more in-
formation, please contact the Business Office at
498-2536.