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Parish of the Precious Blood

Readings for the Week of November 11, 2018

Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or

12:41-44

Monday: Ti 1:1-9/Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29 [39a]/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6 [1]/Lk 17:11-19

Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 [5a]/Lk 17:20-25

Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 [1b]/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Lk 18:1-8

Next Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32

November 11, 2018

www.theppb.org

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Look to the Heart”

In 1 Samuel, God advises the prophet

Samuel not to observe as men see but as

God sees. He tells him to "look to the heart."

This is the movement of this Sunday's Gospel

reading. "Beware the scribes," Jesus advises.

He points out their public greetings and

"seats of honor," which stands in sharp

contrast to their private greed. For the Jewish

people of Jesus' day, honor resides at the

top. Power and prestige created a high profile

back then as it still does today. After his

warning, Jesus turns his disciples' attention

elsewhere: a poor widow. "She, from her

poverty, has contributed all she had." While

the scribes donated large sums to the temple,

they did so "from their surplus wealth." This

woman -- in her faith and devotion -- offers

"her whole livelihood." Jesus invited his

disciples to see with God's eyes, to recognize

a holy life in people the world overlooks. Here

-- in the poor, the vulnerable, the

marginalized -- God waits hidden.

Today's Gospel begs a few questions.

What do we see? Whom do we value? Are

we impressed by the pomp and circumstance

of modern day Pharisees? Do we ignore their

self-righteousness because it looks

impressive, even seems somewhat helpful?

The point isn't to judge the scribes, of course.

God can see their hearts as well, and those

assessments are firmly his responsibility. The

point is to turn our eyes from the typically

honored to the rarely respected. Are we

disinterested in the poverty of the modern

day widows? Do we ignore their faith

because we forget to look for it?

This Sunday, consider the widows in your

own life. Who can you see with God's eyes?

© Liturgical Publications Inc.

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PARISH INFORMATION

Our Priests & Deacon: Pastor: Rev. David R. Raymond | ‘Fr. Dave’ david.raymond@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia ‘Fr. Steve’ nehru.stephen@portlanddiocese.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Agustin Sebasthiyan ‘Fr. Agustin’ agustin.sebasthiyan@portlanddiocese.org Deacon: Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher ‘Deacon Carl’ carl.gallagher@portlanddiocese.org

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 LAMP

November 11, 2018

Holy Rosary A Special Favor from

our Blessed Mother

Virgin Mary

by a Parishioner

St. Mark

In Honor of St. Thomas

by Thelma Saucier

Sacred Heart

Nancy Morneault Bell

by Mom & Dad

OUR LADY LAMP

For Healing by a Parishioner

Perley Chassie by Leona & Family

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.

Faith Formation Classes

Grades Pre K—5

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 *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

** The Bulletin is available on our website at WWW.THEPPB.ORG on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.

Parish of the Precious Blood

Commission Meetings

Nov. 12 PPB Worship Commission

6:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center

Chairperson, Lynn Pelli

551-7072.

Nov. 15 PPB Cemetery Council

5:30 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center

Chairperson, Michael Tardif

492-2614.

Nov. 15 PPB Pastoral Council

6:00 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou

Chairperson, Dr. Jim Savage

551-6665.

Nov. 20 HOPE

5:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center

Chairperson, Pamela Murchison

492-6641.

PPB Youth Ministry Happenings:

Youth Mass will be at 9am at St. Mary’s

beginning:

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

764-0161

https://www.facebook.com/YouthMinistryPPB/

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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

DECEASED RELATIVES OF

PETER & OMERINE CYR

by Peter & Omerine Cyr

In Loving Memory of

LAWRENCE & HILDA BOSSE

& PATRICIA PARADIS

Given 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 His Wife & Children

In Loving Memory of

SHAWN BERNARD

by His Dad Charles

In Loving Memory of

CARMEN CAMPBELL

by Her Loving Family

In Loving Memory of

RAINALD & ALTHEA GERVAIS

Given by Rainald Jr. & Family

In Loving Memory of

GLO & CLIFF MARTIN

by Their Children

& Their Families

In Loving Memory of

HUNTER SMITH

by His Loving Family

Saturday, Nov 10: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time # 1022 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Ike & Theresa Sleeper (60th Wedding Anniversary) 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Jacqueline Michaud by Husband, Leonard Michaud 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Greg & Ada Plourde (64th Wedding Anniversary) by Their Children 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Edna Watson (10th Anniversary) by Vaughn, Debbie, Susie, & Jane 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Monsignor Paul Gleason by Connie Cote 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Cary Hewey by Kathy Dionne Sunday, Nov 11: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time # 1022 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Carmen Campbell by Linda & Donna 9:00 AM Our Lady ** J. "Mike" Harold (Anniversary) by His loving Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Meta Giggey by Isabelle Haines & Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** For the People 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Dawn Shaw by Mary Beth 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Leroy McLaughlin by Dad and Mom & Familiy Monday, Nov 12: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary Parish Center ** Jeannine Lavoie (birthday) by Her Loving Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Janet Tozier by Kathy Dionne Tuesday, Nov 13: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary Parish Center ** Louis Baron (16th Anniversary) by His Wife & Family 8:30 AM St. Denis ** For the Health of John Herold by David Bernard Wednesday, Nov 14: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary Parish Center ** Richard Martin by Rena Baron 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Clare Hitchcock & Deceased Relatives by Alan Hitchcock & Family Thursday, Nov 15: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Pauline Ganus by Sister Jeannette 6:00 PM Holy Rosary Parish Center** Jeannine Lavoie by Peg Winston Friday, Nov 16: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Robert & Anne McHatten by Anita Beaulieu 10:30 AM Caribou Nursing Home ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Saturday, Nov 17: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time # 1025 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Charles E & Doris Barnes by Donna & Charlie Barnes 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Jacqueline Michaud by Tom & Milcheline Greaves 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Theresa Ouillette by Dave & Debbie Cyr 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Albert & Marie Theriault by Theriault Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** The Soul of Fr. Claude Albert by Rev. Msgr. Rene` Mathieu 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Conrad Kinney by Kathy Dionne Sunday, Nov 18: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time # 1025 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Deceased Family Members of the Cyr & Levesque Families by Dorothy Cyr & Family

9:00 AM Our Lady ** Lou Sandy Boutot by Rose & Ed Lorrey 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Hunter Smith (3rd Anniversary) by His loving Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Monsignor Paul Gleason by Connie Cote 11:00 AM St. Denis ** For the People 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Norman Johndro by Mac and Angie & Family

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 ~ Dec. 7

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

* Confessions Every 3rd Sunday after Mass

Every other Tues. 1-3 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

Prayer & Devotions

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CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION

Knights of Columbus - Council #1870 Caribou

**Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner **

Will be November 18th at the K C Hall in Caribou. Doors will

open at 12:30, Come join us for Music, Dancing, and Bingo for

the afternoon and meal will be served at 4:00.

The Daughters of Isabella in Presque Isle

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.

Our Lady of the Lake Church in Portage will have a

Harvest Supper Sun., November 11 beginning at 5 pm at the

Portage Lake Town Hall, not the church, due to easier access

and more space. All are welcome!

H.O.P.E.

THANK YOU to all who attended the H.O.P.E. Benefit

Concert last Saturday at CPAC. Hope raised over $2,600 for

our Emergency Assistance Fund .

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.

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.

Passion Play - in Bavaria, Germany

Experience a centuries-old tradition of the Passion Play in Bavaria,

Germany! Adult parishioners are invited to join

Fr. Jean-Paul Labrie and Carolyn Bouchard for their July 2020

departure to “Oberammergau: Venice, Innsbruck & Munich”. Once

every 10 years one can witness the story of the Old Testament

during the Passion Play in the German village of Oberammergau.

This 9-day trip will also explore the vibrant cultures of Northern Italy

(Venice & Bolzano); beautiful Innsbruck, Austria and lively Munich,

Germany. Other highlights include St. Mark’s Basilica and the

Cathedral of St. James. A schedule of informational meetings will

be forthcoming. This tour is limited to 35 travelers and is

anticipated to fill up fast. For itinerary, registration and price quote

please contact Carolyn at 834-3909. or northbeacon@hotmail.com.

FAITH FORMATION

Faith Formation is hosting a Paint & Sip with

Fr. Alex at the Presque Isle K.of C. Hall on Sun., Nov. 11th

from 2-5pm. The cost is $25 for early signup or $35 at the

door. Light refreshments will be offered. Bring the family and

let everyone contribute towards creating

your masterpiece! Call 768.3671 or 498.2536 to register

early!

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.

Challenge your soon to be bearded friend wisely.

Here is how it works:

• $5 to challenge a friend for a weeks’ worth of whiskers

• $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 at St. Mary’s, Holy

Rosary and St. Louis or contact

theresa.bonner@portlanddiocese.org.

YOUTH MINISTRY

DID YOU KNOW? Hell And Purgatory Still Exist –

Contrary to the belief of many Catholics, the Church still

teaches that “the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin,

descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell,

eternal fire” (CCC 1035) Furthermore, “all who die in God’s

grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed

assured of their eternal salvation, but after death they undergo

purification, so to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the

joy of heaven.” (CCC 1030) This purification process, formally

declared by the Church at the Councils of Florence and Trent,

is known as Purgatory.

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Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone

ACTS Women Parish Center Thursday - Dec. ? 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175

Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Nov. 21 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— Dec. 16 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

FAITH FORMATION

COMMISSION

Holy Rosary Rectory Mon., Nov. 26 6:00 PM Jennifer T. Sweetser 768-1199

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

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. 15 Bi-monthly - 2nd Tues. 6:3 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 Holy Rosary - Nov. 27 Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237

PPB PASTORAL COUNCIL Holy Rosary - Nov. 15 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

493-7709 / 895-3549

492-4261

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

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY Holy Rosary - Nov. 12 Monthly - 2nd Monday 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli 551-7072

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Parish Financial Stewardship

July 1, 2018—Current

Current Fiscal Year Budget Difference

OFFERTORY: $ 263,357 $ 265,323 - $ 1,966

2nd Collection:

Faith Formation: $ 8,787 $ 7,606 + $ 1,181

H.O.P.E $ 7,781 $ 8,734 - $ 953

Fuel Fund: $ 13,628 $ 19,098 - $ 5,470

Building Fund: $ 13,781 $ 12,665 + $ 1,116

ACTUAL COSTS:

Fuel $ 10,475 $ 10,816 - $ 341

Bldg & Maint.: $ 18,944 $ 25,534 - $ 6,590

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Up Coming Second Collections: Nov. 11 Fuel Fund

Nov. 18 Campaign for Human Development

Nov. 22 H.O.P.E.

Giving is a practice to help us grow as people and in

holiness. St. Francis’ mission to serve those in need

can be reached. The Parish of the Precious Blood is

inviting you to enroll in CatholicCent. It’s never been

easier to give back with spare change. Learn more

and enroll at theppb.org.