st. john of the cross catholic cluster · 8:30am sd: gerard gervais by sister, agatha scott...
Post on 23-Sep-2020
1 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
St. John of the Cross Catholic Cluster
�
NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL �OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY� ST. PETER CHANEL �
St. David � � � � �St. Agatha� � � � St. Bruno � St. Remi�
St. Gerard�Mt. Carmel � � �St. Luce� � � � St. Joseph (Hamlin)�
St. Thomas Aquinas� � � �St. Joseph (Sinclair)�
� � � � � �St. Michael (Summer Months)�
�
NOTRE DAME DU MONT CARMEL �
309 St. Thomas Street, Suite 103
Madawaska, ME 04756
Parish Office / Cluster 2 Business Office - 728-7531
notredamedumontcarmel@portlanddiocese.org
Faith Formation Office - 728-7135
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY�
379 Main St./PO Box 10, St. Agatha, ME 04772
Parish Office - 543-7447
Faith Formation Office - 543-6119
�
ST. PETER CHANEL �
174 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785
Parish Office - 868-2718
StPeterChanelParish@portlanddiocese.org
O������ 20, 2019�
�
�
P������
Fr. James Plourde
james.plourde@portlanddiocese.org
P������ V��� �
Fr. Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN
D�������
Rev. Mr. Donald R. Clavette
Rev. Mr. Rodney Deschaine
C������ 2 B������� C ������ ��
Greg Cyr
S���������� � P������� C��� �
�
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM �
Please call your parish office for appointment.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday before 4pm Mass or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call your parish office at least 6 months prior to date.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call your parish office.
FUNERALS
Please contact the Cluster 2 business office.
�
N�� P�� �! ����� �
�
If you are new to the parish or have an address or phone
number change, please contact your parish office.
T������N��� S�� �� �� O� ����� T���� October 20, 2019 �
Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Mass Schedule �
St. Peter Chanel Mass Schedule�
Our Lady of the Valley Mass Schedule�
Saturday, October 19 Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues
4:00pm SL: Bernard Bosse by James & Judy Bouchard
Sunday, October 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:30am SA: Bertrand Collins by Family
4:00pm SJ: Valere & Louis Chamberland by Rodney & Judy
Chamberland
Monday, October 21
6:00pm SA: Bernard Bosse by Jeannine Bosse
Tuesday, October 22 St. John Paul II
8:30am SJ: Gilles Dugal by Tom & Bess Roy
Wednesday, October 23 NO MASS / St. John of Capistrano
Thursday, October 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret
6:00pm SL: Roger Dumais by Wife & Family
Friday, October 25 NO MASS
Saturday, October 26
4:00pm SL: Carmen Guerrette (1st Anniv) by Children
Sunday, October 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:30am SA: Deceased Relatives of Mike & Pat Jalbert
4:00pm SJ: Marie Brown Ayotte by James Ayotte
Saturday, October 19 Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues
4:00pm ST: Mark Cyr by Family
6:00pm SG: Emile & Elise Morin & Deceased Brothers & Sisters by
Gerard & Benita Ouellette
Sunday, October 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30am ST: Memorial Mass (listing on last page)
11:00am SD: Leona Schultz by a Friend
Monday, October 21
8:30am ST: Gerard Wilfred Soucy by George & Rose Marie
Tuesday, October 22 St. John Paul II
9:00am-5:45pm ST: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00pm ST: Yvette Pelletier by Family
Wednesday, October 23 St. John of Capistrano
8:30am SD: Gerard Gervais by Sister, Agatha Scott
Thursday, October 24 NO MASS / St. Anthony Mary Claret
Friday, October 25
1:30pm CV: George Dugal by Dolores & Charles Dugal
No Mass at Ridgewood Estates
Saturday, October 26
4:00pm ST: Enoil & Rachel St. Onge by Cliff & Verna
6:00pm SG: Cecile Fongemie by Roland Fongemie
Sunday, October 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30am ST: Dr. Kenneth McIntosh by Donna McIntosh
11:00am SD: Martha Beaupre (1st Anniv) by Omer, Muriel & Family
A���������� ��� C����� C����� S��� ��� F������
�
NOTRE DAME DU CARMEL OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY ST. PETER CHANEL
SD - St. David SA - St. Agatha SB/SR - St. Bruno/St. Remi
SG - St. Gerard SL - St. Luce SJ - St. Joseph (Hamlin)
ST - St. Thomas Aquinas SJ - St. Joseph (Sinclair) BVM - Borderview Manor
CV - Country Village SM - St. Michael’s Chapel
RDG - Ridgewood SJMC - St. Joseph Memory Care
HVM - High View MH - Montfort Heights
Saturday, October 19 Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues
4:00pm SB/SR: Steve & Lilly Perreault by Gil & Kim Lajoie
Sunday, October 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am SJ: Jeannine Cyr by Jeanne Rioux
9:15am SB/SR: Edwina Blier by Gerald
Monday, October 21
6:00pm SB/SR: Cecile Doucette by Alphy, John & Paul
Tuesday, October 22 NO MASS / St. John Paul II
Wednesday, October 23 St. John of Capistrano
6:00pm SB/SR: Andre Castonguay by his Family
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Eucharistic Adoration & Reconciliation
Thursday, October 24 NO MASS / St. Anthony Mary Claret
Friday, October 25
10:00am BVM: Our Lady of the Rosary by Joseph & Connie Cote
Saturday, October 26
4:00pm SB/SR: Verna Ouellette by Nathan & Family
Sunday, October 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am SJ: Beecher King by Vi & Family
9:15am SB/SR: Agathe Chabre by Scott & Doreen Ayotte
N���� D� � !" M�#� C�� �$ P��%&' C��#�� �
St. David, St. Gerard�Mt. Carmel/Grand Isle, St. Thomas Aquinas/Madawaska�
LAMP FOR THE UNBORN BURNS FOR:
St. David - for the Unborn by a Parishioner
St. Gerard - for Jackson by Terry Ouellette
ST. GERARD SANCTUARY LAMP BURNS IN OCTOBER FOR:
Jeannette Chasse by Louise Chasse
Worship & Spirituality�
Parish Life�
Finance & Administration �
Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Financial Update
Offertory: July 1, 2018 to October 6, 2019
Budget: $100,962 Actual: $94,043 Under Anticipated: -$6,918
Amount given Weekly goal
St. David $1,832 $1,958
St. Gerard $974 $1,231
St. Thomas Aquinas $4,218 $4,023
Weekly Totals $7,024 $7,212
Census/Dime: $4,526.25
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY
at St. Thomas Aquinas Church from 9am – 5:45pm.
This week’s intention: For all who are struggling with
physical and mental wellbeing, and also for our area businesses
and their workforces.
4TH DEGREE SUPPER MEETING: Monday, October 21st;
Rosary at 5:30pm, supper at 6pm followed by meeting.
ST. GERARD LADIES OF ST. ANNE: It’s that time again for our
Annual Chicken Stew & Pie Bake Sale on Sunday, October 27th.
We will need your help again in baking pies for our sale.
HARVEST MEAL & AUCTION: Saturday, November 2nd the
Madawaska Knights of Columbus Hall. This is open to the
public. Meal at 5:30pm followed by auction. Pre-sale of tickets
only! Tickets available from Rose Marie Sullivan, 728-4989;
Raymonde Corriveau, 728-7024; Martha Dufour, 728-4688; Lee
St. Onge, 728-4346 and Della Schlicher, 895-3459.
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PRAYER LINE: If you are in need
of prayers for you or a loved one, the Daughters of Isabella can
help through the Prayer Line. This is open to anyone – not only
for members. To add a name to the prayer line, contact Lorraine
Talbot, 316-7035.
SECOND COLLECTION � October 19/20
World Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith�
2019 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE
Goal: $39,406: Total pledges to date: $35,860
(91% of goal) with 196 households participating.
2018 CATHOLIC APPEAL
Goal: $37:553: Total pledges: $35,771 (95% of
goal) with 178 households participating.
††REST IN PEACE�
Please pray for those who have died and for their families:
† Lucille Dionne, 97, who passed away on October 8th.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION �
Community Events �
PRAY FOR OUR SICK�
Rosanne Chasse, Roger Ayotte, Lorette Chasse, Gene Lavoie,
Bernice Martin, Joel Albert, Odette Pelletier, Brenda Levesque,
James Lavoie, Michael Rossignol, Todd Thibeault and Rina Collin.
To add a name call 728-7135.
ST. GERARD/MT CARMEL LADIES OF ST. ANNE CHICKEN STEW
LUNCH & PIE BAKE SALE: Sunday, October 27th from 11am to in the
St. Gerard Church Hall. Chicken Stew is all you can eat. Dessert will be
provided. Cost: $7/Adults. Children under 12: $4. Take outs available.
KITCHEN PARTY: Sunday, October 27th from 1-3pm at the Grand Isle
Community Center. Everyone is invited. Free admission and free
refreshments. Join us for a few hours of fun with fun loving people.
Sponsored by the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society. FMI contact
Gerald at 895-6949.
GREATER GRAND ISLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING:
Sunday, November 3rd at the Grand Isle Community Center. Chicken
stew will be served from 11am to 12:30pm. Advance tickets are $7.00;
$8.00 at the door. All you can eat. Everyone is invited. A brief meeting
will follow the meal. Museum will be open to visitors after the meeting.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
GATHERING for YEAR 1 & 2�
Sunday, October 20th / 4�6pm �
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall�
Theme: Plugging your Family into the WORD�
�
4�5 pm: Fr. Plourde will present the adult por%on;
Children will have separate classes.�
5�6pm: Family Potluck �
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, October 22nd at
6:30pm in the Pastor’s Conference room.
MASS FOR ALL SOULS�
Tuesday, November 5th
St. Thomas Aquinas Church / 6:00 p.m.
In conjunction with Daughters of Isabella,
Knights of Columbus, Legionnaire and Auxiliary,
Firefighters, Homeland Security, Ladies of St. Anne
and parishioners of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel.
Please try to attend this beautiful Mass
where candles are lit for all the deceased
members of each group and parish.
PRAYER LINE CONTACTS
St. Joseph: Cecile Ouellette 543-6073
Worship & Spirituality� Finance & Administration�
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday’s after 6:00 p.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m. at St. Agatha
Thursday’s after 6:00 pm. Mass until 7:30 p.m. at St. Luce
O"� L�!( O) T'� V�$$�( P��%&' C��#�� �
St. Agatha, St. Joseph/Sinclair, St. Luce/Frenchville, St. Michael Chapel �
Our Lady of the Valley Financial Updates
Offertory: July 1, 2018 to October 6, 2019
Budget: $53,846 Actual: $55,772 Over Anticipated: $1,926
Amount Given Weekly Goal
Weekly Totals $3,523 $4,703
This Year Last Year
Average Collections $3,984 $3,817
Community Events�
Sacramental Life�
SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS
Mondays at St. Agatha: After 6pm Mass
Thursdays at St. Luce: After 6pm Mass
Parish Life�
SANCTUARY LAMP: Burns this week:
St. Luce: Harold, Denis, Donald, Martine, Gerry Ouellette &
Donald Shields by Family
2019 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE
Goal: $20,918: Total pledges to date: $10,475 (50% of
goal) with 69 households participating.
2018 CATHOLIC APPEAL
Goal: $20,424: Total pledges: $12,614 (62% of
goal) with 68 households participating.
41ST ANNUAL STE-AGATHE HISTORICAL BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Wisdom High School Cafeteria
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Adults: $8.00 Students: $5.00
SENIOR LUNCHES
Sinclair: Monday, October 21st at 11:30 a.m.
Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu
Frenchville: Monday, November 4th at 11:30 a.m.
Menu: Turkey
PROJECT GRAD CLASS OF 2020 SPAHETTE FEED FUNDRAISER
Sunday, October 27th
10:30am to 12 Noon
Wisdom High School Cafeteria
Cost: $10/plate
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING APPLICATIONS
Montfort Heights in St. Agatha, ME is accepting applications for
subsidized housing. For more information contact Eric Fruge at
207-543-6325, 384 Main St., St. Agatha, ME 04772
or by email at EFruge@ehdoc.org.
MEDICARE PART D
Medicare Part D clinics will be given in the St. John Valley during the
months of October, November & December. These clinics are intended
to help local residents determine if they qualify for the Medicare saving
plan and to discuss the details of the plans. Changes can be made
between October 15 and December 7th. You must make an
appointment by calling 778-6565, ext. 460. Clinics are 9am-3pm.
St. Agatha: Library November 5th and November 26th.
Madawaska: NMMC Pharmacy, October 30th & November 14th.
HELP!� We are looking for a volunteer to cover office hours on
Tuesdays at the St. Agatha Rectory. The hours are 9am - 12
noon. We will train you. We could also use one or two
substitutes to cover office hours when needed. If you can help
call the office in St. Agatha at 543-7447. Thanks! Fr. Jim
MASS HOUR CHANGE �
With Fr. Raj’s departure we will no longer be able to offer
three Masses at 4pm in our Cluster.
Therefore, beginning Saturday, November 9th, Mass at
St. Luce will be at 6 p.m. and on all Saturdays thereafter.
SECOND COLLECTION � October 19/20
World Mission Sunday�Propagation of the Faith�
LADIES OF SAINT ANNE
The St. Agatha Ladies of Saint Anne will be
meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m.
in the basement of the St. Agatha Rectory.
All members are invited to attend.
WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY MEETING
Tuesday October 29th, 6p.m. at the rectory hall
MASS FOR ALL SOULS �
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH�
You can purchase a candles that evening in memory of your
deceased loved ones. Bring a picture of your love ones and we
will place them it front of the altar before Mass.
NO ADORATION THAT EVENING
S�. P���� C'�#�$ P��%&' C��#�� �
St. Bruno�St. Remi Church/Van Buren, St. Joseph Church/Hamlin & Borderview Nursing Home �
BULLETIN MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF:
Finance & Administration�
2018 CATHOLIC APPEAL
Goal: $14,190: Total pledges: $6,797 (48% of
goal) with 46 households participating.
2019 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE
Goal: $14,997: Total pledges to date: $10,020
(67% of goal) with 55 households participating.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!�
�� We are looking for someone or a team to do Youth Ministry in
the Parish.
�� We are looking for someone or a team to be in charge of
decorating the Church for High Feasts like Christmas, Easter,
Advent, Lent and on special occasions.
If anyone can help us out with these tasks please
contact Fr. Jim or the parish office.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: will be held in the St.
Bruno Meeting room on Monday, October 21
st
at 6:30pm.
�
ADULT SERVERS NEEDED: We are in need of some adult
servers for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Masses. You
would be scheduled roughly once or twice a month to serve.
We will train you and will accommodate you for scheduling.
If you are interested or have any questions please call the parish
office or talk to Fr. Jim.
Faith Formation News�
Donations for Children’s Bibles: The office of Faith Formation
would like to purchase Children’s Bibles for use with the children
during class. Donations towards their purchase will gratefully be
accepted. The cost is $30.00 each. An offering can be made in
your name, or in memory of a loved one and will be noted in each
Bible. Donations will be accepted at the Parish office, or can be
placed in the collection basket in a plain envelope with a note of
intention.
ST. BRUNO-ST. REMI CHURCH SPONSORS
BREAD & WINE SPONSOR / IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
Yvette Nadeau by her Family
SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSOR / IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
Raymond Lebel by Gloria “Bea” Cote & Family
WANTED: Bread & Wine & Sanctuary Lamp Sponsors:
There are currently available dates* for the second half of the 2019
& for the 2020 new year for Bread & Wine ($25) and *Sanctuary
Lamp ($15) sponsors.
Please consider coming into the office to reserve your dates
and memorialize a family member while helping to defer
Parish costs. Thank you for your consideration. God Bless.
St. Peter Chanel Parish Financial Updates
Offertory: July 1, 2018 to October 6, 2019
Budget: $38,581 Actual: $37,648 Under Anticipated: -$933
Amt. Given $2,509 Wkly Goal $2,756
Average Collection: This yr. $2,689 Last yr. $2,784
Marquis & Cyr Families
by
Ray & Judy Marquis
Clarence & Rosaire
Boutot by Carline &
Gaetan Dube
Joseph Gibson
by
Lina & Family
Our Deceased
Parents
by Steve & Marilyn
Blessed Virgin Mary
for a favor obtained by
a Parishioner C.L.
Reno Thibodeau
by
Therese Charron
Tardif, Parent & Young
Families by
Ron & June & Family
Deceased Members
of the Madore &
Cormier Families by
Bea & Family
St. Pierre & Marquis
Families by
Paul & Helen St. Pierre
Gilberte Thibodeau
by
Lina & Family
Tom, Omerine
& Dan Smith by
Their Family
Kim Beaulieu
by
Mom, Dad & Family
Cote & Beaulieu Families
by
Bridget Cote & Family
Lajoie & Madore
Families by Steven &
Marilyn
Alfred, Dorea &
Russell Marquis
by Wayne & Alice
Leonard & Doris Ouellette
& Diane Brady
by the Ouellette Family
Phil Dufour
by
Cindy & Family
Gervaise Lapierre
by
Bob & Family
Berube & Deeves Families
by
Diane Deeves
Robert Deeves
by his wife,
Diane Deeves
AVAILABLE
St. Peter Chanel Outreach Committee News�
�
Food Pantry News:
Please note that the SPC Outreach Community Cupboard located
near the pantry (behind the thrift shop) has items donated by
community members and businesses. Pantry/USDA rules do not
allow the pantry to supply the cupboard. This resource is in place for
people who have an immediate need.
It is not a stop and shop service. Thank you to all donors!
Next Regular Distributions 10/31 (yes Halloween)
1-3pm for Shoppers
Never hesitate to call for emergencies:
Please be clear if leaving message.
Dan 868-5707, Nancy 868-5324, Norm 498-9570.
Serving Van Buren, Cyr Plantation & Hamlin
CHARLEMANGE CARD PARTY
OCTOBER 20 AT ST.BRUNO-ST.REMI CHURCH HALL
Doors open at noon, starting from 1-4pm. Donation of $6.
Cone one, come all and enjoy an afternoon of fun with
friends and neighbors!
Matt 25:40 “Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one
of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”�
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS CATHOLIC CLUSTER / DIOCESAN CORNER�
ST. THOMAS GIFT SHOP�
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Basement
Hours: Monday to Thursday � 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.�
Friday � 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Call 728�4346/316�8062 Lee�
"Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; unite
my heart to fear Your name. Psalm 86:11 �
Remember to come see us when you start your
Christmas shopping!! �
�
�
GIFTS: "JOY Nativity" Beautiful 17.25" High Nativity Scene - will by
the "center of attention" wherever it is being displayed. Nativity stands
in the skirt of this beautiful angel! Makes a wonderful gift for anyone
who remembers that Christmas is the feast of Jesus' Coming!
ROSARIES: Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Rosary - Beautiful rosary
(colors) for anyone!! $19.98
CRUCIFIX: Tomaso Ornate Crucifixes - available in 8" & 10".
Beautifully hand painted Resin. $20 & $25.
PALLET PICTURE FRAMES: 12" X 15" - Remembrance of Loved
Ones Inscribed: Your Life was a Blessing, Your memory a Treasure,
You are Loved beyond words and Missed beyond Measure. Has a clip
on it to attach a photo. A beautiful way to remember a departed loved
one. $17.95
BOOKS: “SAINTS AT HEART" How Fault-Filled, Problem Prone,
Imperfect People Like Us Can Be Holy by: Bert Ghezzi
Bert Ghezzi reveals the surprising, true stories of ordinary people
whose passionate relationship with God caused their lives to radiate
light, love, and joy. Each engaging story of a real-life saint presents the
core message of the person's life and highlights an important spiritual
path that others can follow today. $14.99
FOR KIDS: “WHERE IS JESUS?" A lift-the-flap book for the young -
Young ones look for Jesus at different times in His ministry. $12.95
�
Gift Certificates are Always available!!�
�
REMEMBER A BOOK IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!!�
�
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER�
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK�
LAVALLEE YOUTH MINISTRY �
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS �
October 20: Fall Fest for High School /
No Middle School Meeting
October 27: High School / Theology at Tim’s (Dave Wheaton)
Middle School - 6pm Meeting
November 3: Meeting
November 9/10: Craft Fair (everyone is asked to participate)
November 15-17: Journey for HS - No MS meeting
MEN ACTS RETREAT�
All men are invited to join other Catholics for a spiritually
uplifting weekend at an ACTS retreat. The men’s retreat will be
held on November 14-17. It will be held at the Christian Life
Center on 444 U.S. Route 1 in Frenchville. To access a
registration form, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/
files/ACTSApplication.pdf. FMI, contact Mary Ellen Field, ACTS
Core Director, at (207) 999-2378 or mfield13@maine.rr.com
SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE�
To the Holy Land & Jordan�
April 14�25, 2020�
Cost: $3145 (Canadian Funds) �
�
Featuring: Nazareth-Cana-Mt. Tabor-Capernaum-
Tabgha-Mt. of Beatitudes Caesarea-Haifa-
Bethlehem-Mt. of Olives-Jericho-Jerusalem-Ein Karem Masada-
Qumran-Dead Sea-Mt Nebo-Madaba-Petra
Tour leader: Marie Desjardins mariedesjardins1949@gmail.com
Spiritual Director: Fr. Alex
A Deposit of $400 guarantees you a spot!
PROTECING GOD’S CHILDREN SESSION�
Saturday, October 26th
9am - 12 noon
St. Thomas Center
For anyone who is new at volunteering in
the parish who comes in contact
with children, this is a must! Please
contact the office at 728-7135 to register!
ATTENTION CLUSTER 2
MEMBERS
AND VOLUNTEERS!
Parish Council, Finance Council,
Staff, CLI Writing Team, and those
involved in any way with the Mass,
are invited with their spouses, to a:
Potluck Supper (bring your favorite dish)
and
Important Presentation by Fr. Plourde.
This will take place on Sunday, October 27th at
St. David Church Hall, beginning with supper at
5:30pm and will conclude around 7pm. Please
make an effort to attend.
Fr. Plourde
ROMEO AND JULIET by W. Shakespeare will be staged in Lille at the
Musée culturel du Mont-Carmel on Thursday evening, October 24th, at
7:30pm. No admission charge.
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: Friday, November 1st at the Madawaska
Senior Center from 6-8pm. Music by: Mitch & Dan Duo
MEDICARE PART D: Medicare Part D clinics will be given in the St.
John Valley during the months of October, November & December.
Changes can be made between October 15 and December 7th.
You must make an appointment by calling 778-6565, ext. 460. Clinics
are 9am-3pm. St. Agatha: Library November 5th and November 26th.
Madawaska: NMMC Pharmacy, October 30th & November 14th.
GOSPEL MEDITATION: October 20, 2019 29th Sunday in OT
“Render a just decision for me against my adversary.” Today’s
Gospel features a persistent widow who ekes out justice from a
notoriously cold-hearted judge. Why does she win the day?
“Because the widow keeps bothering me.” Jesus’
recommendation to the disciples is to be persistent in prayer,
because surely God the Father is far more attuned to their needs
than this judge. If only it were that easy, right? We’ve all experienced
the unanswered prayer, the silence after our cries. When this
continues, sometimes it can be difficult to have faith in God or
believe He answers prayers. It can be easy to lapse into a sense of
His distance. We want Him to do something “fair,” which — in our
limited view — typically means that something works out in our favor.
There are, of course, many legitimate cries for justice. We live in a
fallen world filled with flawed human beings. We hurt each
other, sometimes grievously, and our efforts to remake the world in
our image can result in unjust, inhumane systems. Faced with the
problem of evil, we may wonder how God will “secure the rights of
his chosen ones.” Sometimes, He may well seem “slow to answer
them.”
In the face of these very real questions, it’s important to recall the
words of the prophet Isaiah, that God’s thoughts “are not [our]
thoughts.” His ways are not our ways. God respects the freedom He
has given us. When we see what free will has wrought,
perhaps we question God’s better judgment! Yet somehow, we hear
that He mysteriously works all things for our good. No matter what
situation we find ourselves in, we are always free to love. We are
invited to be persistent in our prayer, to continue bringing our
concerns before God in trusting surrender. We are invited to love
well in the circumstances we find ourselves in, to be a light in the
darkness. No matter when — or if — our prayers are
answered the way we would like, we are nonetheless invited to
witness to “faith on earth.”
MEMORIAL MASS INTENTIONS�
Sunday, October 20th, 8:30am Mass�
All Souls by Parishioners
Deceased Classmates by Class of 1967
Roger & Gloria Rouleau by Family
Irma Russell by Real & Family
St. Anthony by Connie Cote
Parents Defunt by Elden & Jenny Bouchard
Johanna Bouchard by Bouchard Family
Luke Beaulieu by Town of Fort Kent Employees
Gedeon Corriveau by Leon, Bertrand, Ronald, Denis, Doris,
Donald, Carol Michaud
Pauline Migneault by The Raymond Family
Roland/Therese St. Jarre by Rella & Jean
Verna Lausier by Monique Deschaine & Family
George & Ida L’Italien by Anne Marie & Jason Freeman
Jacqueline Roy by M/M Roger Voisine
Jeanine Cyr by M/M Roger Voisine
Norman Martin by M/M Roger Voisine
Parents Defunt by M/M Roger Voisine
Enid Corey by Mike & Rinette Pelletier
Raymond Martin by Clair & Betha Morin
Antoinetta Pelletier by Roy & Yvette St. Pierre
Joe Ouellette by Roger & Jackie
Jackie Roy by Roger & Jackie
Jeannine Cyr by Twin, Jeanne
Jean Paul Cyr by Sister, Jeanne
Martha Beaupre by St. Gerard Ladies of St. Anne
WEEKLY CONTENT GUIDE�
First Reading:
“For I will no longer holocaust or sacrifice
to any other god except the LORD.” (2 Kgs 5:17a)
Psalm:
The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. (Ps 98)
Second Reading:
This saying is trustworthy:
If we have died with him
we shall also live with him. (2 Tm 2:11)
Gospel:
Then [Jesus] said to him, “Stand up and go;
your faith has saved you.” (Lk 17:19)
Readings for the week of October 13, 2019
Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13b]/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [7]/Lk 11:47-54
Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Lk 10:1-9
Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8a]/Lk 12:8-12
Next Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/2 Tm 3:14—4:2/Lk 18:1-8
For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com Notre Dame Du Mont Carmel, Madawaska, ME 04-0425
AMERICAN LEGION Post 147
353 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756www.madawaskapost147.com
E-Mail post147mad@yahoo.comPhone: 207-728-7663 • Fax: 207-728-3852
September thru June Monthly Meals and MeetingsLady’s Auxiliary 1st Monday of the Month @ 5:30 PM
Legionnaires 2nd Monday of the Month @ 6:00 PM
(207) 543-7807• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Contractors• Licensed Solar & Solid Fuel Installers• Certified Heat Pump Installers• LP Gas Service • Aerial Work• Pole Setter/Digger Truck • Sales and Service
600 Main Street, St. Agatha, ME
Charity • Unity • Fraternity • Patriotism
Madawaska K. of C.Council #2638 & Assembly #0366
38 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785Full line of Groceries,
Meat, ProduceTel: 207-868-2809
www.sauciersshurfine.com
Saucier’s
Grower/Shipper of Quality Organic Potatoes & Grains
207-868-3454287 Champlain Street, Van Buren, ME
Charles M. Plourde, O.D.Low Vision and Family Eyecare
67 Main Street • P.O. Box 300Van Buren, ME, 04785-0300
207-868-3341 FAX 207-868-3441O D
121 Ferry Street Van Buren, ME
Office: 207-868-2937www.lajoiegrowersllc.com
Gagnon Family ConstructionPhilip A. Gagnon, Jr. • Nickolas C. Gagnon
128 Morse St., Van Buren, ME207-551-9394 cell 207-551-9396
email: gagnonfamilyconstruction@hotmail.comSpecializing on all types of concrete work,
including carpentry and construction.40 Maine St., Madawaska • 207-728-6847
VIPAUTO.COM
TURN TO VIP
Paul Bouchard81 Fournier Rd., Madawaska, ME
Tel: 728-4519 • Cell: 436-2760
Open 7 Days a Week Jason & Jennifer (Derosier) Daigle, Owners9 Lakeview Drive, St. Agatha, ME
207-543-6331www.lakeviewrestaurant.biz
Morin’s Variety Open 5am to 9pm • 7 Days a Week 207-728-4658
Norma & Maurice Morin, Prop.ConvenienCe Store with KitChen
eat in or taKe out • Pizza756 Main St, Ste. 101, Madawaska, ME 04756
Ezzy AgEncy116 Main Street, Madawaska
(207) 728-6366
Ezzy AgEncy72 Main Street, Van Buren,
(207) 868-2771PeterClavette@UnitedInsurance.Net
www.UnitedInsurance.Net
See us for all your insurance needs! Tang Palace ResTauRanT 207-728-4181 • 207-728-4182
free birthday meal on the day of your birthday
with picture id
HOURS: Sun-Thu (& Holidays): 11am-8pmFri & Sat: 11am-9pm
405 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756
LONG LAKE MOTOR INNOverlooking Beautiful Long Lake Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Honeymoon Suite • The Lounge207-543-5006 llmi@sjv.net
HOSTS: DOUG AND TAMMIE LERMAN596 MAIN STREET, ST. AGATHA
J.R.S.F I R E W O O D
Wood Harvesting StumpageCut & Split or Tree Length Firewood
834-4139 • 436-0841
Madawaska
153 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756
728-4345 Nick GuerretteLouis G. DugalAdministrator
260 Dugal DriveMadawaska, Maine 04756
(207) 728-3570FAX: (207) 728-4475
www.paradisshopnsave.com
DESCHAINE SANITATION SERVICETodd Deschaine
DUMPSTERS AND ROLL OFF CONTAINERS AVAILABLE
OFF: 728-4536FAX: 728-4926245-11th Ave., Madawaska
Hotel • Restaurant • Lounge
Hotel Comfort in the St. John Valley
Transportation and WarehousingReefers, Vans, and FlatbedsOffice: 1.207.543.6607
Toll Free: 1.800.736.2674P.O. Box 188 • 149 Main St.St. Agatha, ME
350 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756207-728-3881
L A Z B O YGE Appliances
Technology ConsultantsVincent Sirois, Engineer
Data Backup • Cyber Security • Wifi Printers & Cameras • Website Maintenance We Fix Things, Tech Things!
Home Automation • Consulting • Repairs • Tutoring
207-316-7370 consultvince@live.com
Hebert “Rexall” PharmacySimplify your life and never worry about missing a dose again. Ask us about our convenient “daily planner” packaging option.Free Home Delivery Call Today 868-2242Proudly Serving The Van Buren County for Over 75 Years Shell
Bob’s Service Center157 Main St. • Madawaska, ME
Largest and Coldestselection of beverages in town
Agency Liquor • Groceries • Lottery
Affordable, High Quality Health CareWelcoming New Patients
EAGLE LAKE HEALTH CENTER10 Carter St., Eagle Lake, ME
Medical: 444-5973 • Dental: 444-3012BOLDUC AVENUE HEALTH CENTER
12 Bolduc Avenue, Fort Kent, MEMedical: 834-3971 • Dental: 834-3012 • Vision: 834-3124
MADAWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER309 Saint Thomas St., Ste. 213, Madawaska, ME
Medical: 728-3971 • Vision: 728-4779 • Dental: 728-3119
www.frrh.org
Ph 207-868-5702 Toll Free 800-427-5702
Convenience StoreQuality Gasoline and Heating Fuels
34 Main Street, Van Buren, Maine 04785
BorderviewA Rehabilitation & Living Center208 State St., Van Buren, ME 04785
207-868-5211 • fax 868-3579
194 E. Main St. • Fort Kent, ME 04743 • 207-834-3155 NMMCpharmacy
Main Street • Madawaska, ME 04756 • 207-728-7200Forest Hill Rehab & Skilled Nursing Facility
25 Bulduc Ave., Fort Kent, ME 047473 • 207-834-3955
Mac Economy • meconomy@4LPi.com • (800) 477-4574 x6442
1-800-794-4362www.daigleoil.com
Madawaska • Fort Kent • Caribou Ashland • Presque Isle • Houlton
Caring for our Customers’ Heating, Cooling & Fueling Needs Since 1955!
HEATING OIL • PROPANE • GASOLINE • DIESEL DELIVERIESHeating & Cooling Sales & Service • 24-7 Emergency Repair Service
MarquisWell Drilling
“HENRY MICHAUD & SONS”RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL
CALL FOR ESTIMATES543-6009
207-543-6700
85 Main StreetSt. Agatha, ME
Tractors • Trimmers • Snowblowers Tillers • Chainsaws
545 Caribou Road, Fort Kent(207) 834-6310
mikesandsons@yahoo.com
Galen Fongemie • Matt FongemieWe repair and service all makes
of cars and trucks!187 11th Ave., Madawaska 207-728-4410
Galen & Son General Repair
Graduate Gemologist Goldsmith - Instore repairs Engraving Free Cleaning & Inspection
EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ESTATE JEWELRY
* WE BUY GOLD, SILVER, DIAMONDS & COINS * www.robertsjewels.com
312 Main St. Madawaska, Me 04756 207-728-4301
Trucking - Logging • Wood Grinding & Chipping110 CHARETTE HILL ROAD, FORT KENT, ME 04743
207-834-5073 • EMAIL: TNT@TNTROAD.COM
Sylvio Paradis & Son GarageEngine Machine Shop • Auto Parts & Supplies
24 Hour Wrecker ServiceAxalta AutomotiveRefinish products
288 US Rte 1, Frenchville, ME 04745
207-543-7722
207-543-6600www.allseasonslakesidecottages.com
All SeasonsLakeside Cottages
St. Agatha, ME
Pet Friendly • Wi-Fi • Cable TVCredit Cards Accepted
SERVING YOU SINCE
1946
www.facebook.com/ParadisShopnSaveSupermarkets
top related