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MASS SCHEDULE:

Winter Schedule: (Nov. 1 to April 30)

Summer Schedule: (May 1 to Oct. 31)

ST. MARY OF THE VISITATION:

Summer Schedule: Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Winter Schedule:

Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:30 am

ST. AGNES:

Summer Schedule: Sunday 10:30 am Winter Schedule:

Saturday 4:00 pm

ST. PAUL’S MISSION:

Summer Schedule: Saturday 4:00 pm Winter Schedule:

No Mass

OUR CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY

Radiating a culture of faith, hope, & love.

Of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, MaineOf the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, MaineOf the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, MaineOf the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine www.portlanddiocese.orgwww.portlanddiocese.orgwww.portlanddiocese.orgwww.portlanddiocese.org St. Agnes ��Island Falls

St. Mary of the Visitation ��Houlton Cluster 4

Confessions:

St. Mary’s � 7:30�8 am Sunday� St. Agnes � After Mass Sunday� St. Paul’s � 3:30�4 pm Saturday�

ST. MARY’S OFFICE

HOURS:� Mon.�Wed. 8am�1pm�

Thurs. 8am�12pm�

Ph: 532�2871�

St. Paul’s Mission ��Patten

Vision

As disciples, we are called to be visible signs of Christ by living the Sacramental graces through His Church. We value our liturgy, prayer, fellowship and evangelization. Therefore, inspired by the Holy Spirit, we transform our communities by being joyful witnesses to God’s love and mercy through

celebrating the Sacraments, living the Gospel, forming disciples and serving our neighbors.

A Prayer for Our Mission Heavenly Father, grant that we may be more closely united to you in charity. By the help of Sacramental graces, may we come to imitate more fully the virtues of Jesus Christ and be conformed to His image. Draw us by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit into a greater zeal for the mission of making you known. Give us the courage to offer generously of ourselves in time, talent and treasure. That, as we consecrate ourselves as stewards of all your material and spiritual gifts, we may

share them generously with others for your greater glory. Amen.

Welcome to Our 

Parish �Communi�es of �

St. Mary’s, �St. Agnes, & �St. Paul’s!�

Welcome Visitors �and New Parishioners! �

Please introduce yourself 

a�er Mass                         

and register by calling      

or visi�ng the Rectory!  �We’d love to meet you!�

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ST. MARY OF THE VISITATION IN HOULTON ~ ST. AGNES IN ISLAND FALLS ~ ST. PAUL’S IN PATTEN

CLUSTER 4 WEBSITE: MARYAGNESPAUL.ORG

Pastor’s Corner �

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ �(Series Part 4)��

This week brings us to the last word (Here we can substitute meal for Body). Meal: If we are to understand the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, celebrated three weeks ago, we must come to a better understanding of the significance

of this word. The reading from Romans on that Sunday said, “those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.” The phrase, “Those who are called”, tells us that there are some that are not called. Who are they and why are they not called � could it be that they do not or cannot make the response to the covenant faithfully? The phrase: “May receive” tells us that there are some conditions, maybe, that would prevent reception by some and that there may be times some people should not receive. The meal though is important. Let’s suppose that we can think in terms of a meal you would eat at home or at a restaurant. We partake in that kind of meal, primarily for the health of the body, even when it can also be for social interaction. If you have an illness you should be cured of that illness before having a full meal. This only makes sense. It is the same with this meal, the Eucharist. We must not be seriously ill, have unrepented and unforgiven mortal sin, when receiving this meal or else we will become sicklier still.��

We have the four words: Covenant, Response, Body and Blood. Our response begins in Baptism, reaffirmed in Confirmation, should continue perpetually in fidelity, and never end because the promised inheritance is eternal. Isn’t it wonderful that we can celebrate the most bountiful blessing of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ every Sunday?��

With my prayers, �Fr. Kent �

† � Pastor:  Fr. Kent R. Ouelle�e�

† � Deacon:  Deacon Al Burleigh�

†� Deacon:  Deacon Ron Ouelle�e�

†� Administra�ve Assistant: Rose Casillas�

† � Bookkeeper:  Cory Ardell�

†        R.C.I.A. Coordinator:  Sonja Burleigh�†        Parish Cateche�cal Leader/CLI: Clare Desrosiers �

Parish Cateche�cal Leader Office Hours:   �� Sunday: 9am�12pm, Tuesday: 8:00am2:30pm,�

Wednesday: 8:30am�2:30pm, �

Thursday: 8:00am�2:30pm�

†        Maintenance:  Steve DiMarco�

†        Office Phone: 532�2871 Fax: 532�4401�

†        112 Military St. Houlton, ME 04730�

†        Email: maryagnespaul@portlanddiocese.org�

†        Cluster Website: maryagnespaul.org�

†        Diocesan Website: portlanddiocese.org�

Parish Information

Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018��

Sunday:� � Vigil: Jer 1:4�10/Ps 71:1�2, 3�4, 5�6, 15, 17 �� � � [6b]/1 Pt 1:8�12/Lk 1:5�17�� � � Day: Is 49:1�6/Ps 139:1�3, 13�14, 14�15 �� � � [14a]/Acts 13:22�26/Lk 1:57�66, 80�Monday:�� 2 Kgs 17:5�8, 13�15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4�5, �� � � 12�13 [7b]/Mt 7:1�5�Tuesday:�� 2 Kgs 19:9b�11, 14�21, 31�35a, 36/Ps 48:2��� � � 3ab, 3cd�4, 10�11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12�14�Wednesday:� 2 Kgs 22:8�13; 23:1�3/Ps 119:33, 34, �� � � 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15�20�Thursday:� 2 Kgs 24:8�17/Ps 79:1b�2, 3�5, 8, 9 [9]/�� � � Mt 7:21�29�Friday:� � Vigil: Acts 3:1�10/Ps 19:2�3, 4�5 [5a]/ �� � � Gal 1:11�20/Jn 21:15�19�� � � Day: Acts 12:1�11/Ps 34:2�3, 4�5, 6�7, 8�9 �� � � [5b]/2 Tm 4:6�8, 17�18/Mt 16:13�19�Saturday� � Lam 2:2, 10�14, 18�19/Ps 74:1b�2, 3�5, 6�7, � � � 20�21 [19b]/Mt 8:5�17�Next Sunday:�Wis 1:13�15; 2:23�24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5�6, 11, �� � � 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13�15/Mk 5:21�43 �� � � or 5:21�24, 35b�43 �

On the weekend of June 30 & July 01, Fr. Paul M. Gins, O.S.M. of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servites) �USA Province will be visiting our parish

to celebrate Masses at St. Mary’s, St. Agnes, and St. Paul’s and to talk to you about their missionary work in KwaZulu�Natal, Republic of South Africa. ��

The Servites are one of the mendicant orders and were founded in the 13th century in Florence, Italy. At the present time, they serve all over the world in every type of apostolate. ��

The USA Province of Servites is responsible for the missions in KwaZulu�Natal. The main task of the missionaries today continues to be the proclamation of the Gospel and the establishment of viable Catholic communities. The idea that the people are the church is quite strong and participation in the liturgy and the work of the Church is very good. Other ministries include education, primary health care centers, and providing funding to improve the water system to root out malaria. They are also ministering to the victims of the AIDS epidemic and the building of homes for these victims and other people of the area. They are in need of prayers and material help to carry on these ministries. ��

God Bless you for your prayers and financial assistance. �

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NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST � YEAR B

� MINISTERS SCHEDULE ��SAT. & SUN. ~ JUNE 30 & JULY 1, 2018

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS:

Charlene T. & Wes T. 6:00 PM St. Mary’s Art S., Mim S., & Judy P. 8:00 AM St. Mary’s John M., Phil H., & Isaac B. 8:00 AM St. Mary’s

LECTORS:

Sue T. & Bernadette W. 6:00 PM St. Mary’s Serenna F. & Sonya B. 8:00 AM St. Mary’s

ALTAR SERVERS:

Bode A. & Killian W. 6:00 PM St. Mary’s Ava W. & Joseph G. 8:00 AM St. Mary’s Madalyn Q. & Morgan Q. 8:00 AM St. Mary’s

GREETERS:

Patti 8:00 AM St. Mary’s

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

JUNE 25 - JUNE 29, 2018

MONDAY - St. Mary’s - Houlton

7:30am Marie Wright (Lynette Dobbs)

TUESDAY - St. Mary’s - Houlton

7:30am Clem Fay (The Griffins)

WEDNESDAY - St. Mary’s - Houlton

7:30am Peter Kimball (Angela McCormick)

FRIDAY - St. Mary’s - Houlton

6:00pm Armand Blanchette (Art & Mim Sloat)

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

JUNE 30 - JULY 1, 2018

SATURDAY - St. Mary’s - Houlton

6:00pm The People

SUNDAY - St. Mary’s - Houlton

8:00am Vera Kervin (Alice Adams)

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

FRIDAY - St. Mary’s - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

SUNDAY - St. Mary’s - 7:30am - 8:00am

ADORATION SCHEDULE

FRIDAY - St. Mary’s - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

St. Mary’s Information�

DATES TO PLACE IN YOUR CALENDAR:

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June 25�28: Vacation Bible School, 5:30pm�7:30pm�

�June 26: Deacon Al’s Birthday��June 26: St. Mary’s Finance Committee Meeting, �� � � 5:30pm, Faith Formation Office�June 30: K of C Rosary Recitation, 5:30�6pm, St. Mary’s�July 1: K of C Rosary Recitation, 7:30�8am, St. Mary’s�July 2: HCCW Meeting 5:30pm, Parish Center�July 4: Parish Office Closed�July 11: K of C Spiritual Formation, 6:30pm, PC� K of C Meeting, 7:30pm, PC�

� Sacraments �� � � &�� Worship�

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St. Mary’s�June Potluck Supper� has been cancelled �

�Please support your �

Knights of Columbus at Midnight Madness �

on June 29th �at their �

BBQ Stand!�

Houlton Knights of Columbus Recitation of the Holy Rosary

at St. Mary’s

Saturday, June 30th 5:30pm-6:00pm

and Sunday, July 1st 7:30am-8:00am

Please join us

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JUNE 24, 2018

Financial Blessings Parish Stewardship Weekly Result

ST. MARY OF THE VISITATION

� � � Donations� Budget � �June 16/17:� � � $ 2,206.00�� $ 4,325/wk��Fuel Fund:� � � $ 168.00�� $ 415/wk�Catholic Communications Campaign:� $ 735.00�

ST. AGNES/ST. PAUL’S

June 16/17:� � � $ 625.00�� $ 915/wk�Fuel Fund:� � � $ 30.00�� $ 100/wk �Catholic Communications Campaign: $ 109.00�

“We Share/Online Giving” May 2018 St. Mary of the Visitation� � � � $ 4,235.00�St. Agnes/St. Paul’s� � � � � $� 300.00�

Upcoming 2nd Collection��

June 30/July 1 � Servite Missions Appeal �

those who are sick in our community: Heather Belka, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Jack Crehan, Elizabeth Nelson Ervin, Terry McGillicuddy, Brenda Campbell, Brayden Fitzpatrick, Louise Beaulieu, William Halla, Edmund Ganem, Thyrele Robertson, Andrea Edwards Smaligo, Alice Adams, Harold Fitzpatrick, Harold Fitzpatrick II, Evangelina DiGuilio, Phil Hathaway, & JoAnn Dunphy

Please keep our Military in your prayers.�

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Pastoral Plan Information�

(Fruit Bearing)��

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that there are three expressions of prayer, specifically vocal prayer, meditation and contemplation. Since contemplation is purely gift, it is better for us to focus our attention on vocal prayer and meditation while asking, with humility, for contemplation, union with God. “Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of prayer. It is a gift, a grace; it can be accepted only in humility and poverty.” (CCC 2713) Our progression in prayer, “with the Holy Spirit”, is important. In order for our progression in pastoral planning to be fruitful we must ask for the help of the Holy Spirit in prayer. The next dimension of “Living as Missionary Disciples” directs us toward a way forward in pastoral planning with focus and discernment.��

A parish plan provides a direction focused on bearing fruit not just on having activities. It is intentional, visible, and based on well�thought�out, fruit�producing outcomes. This fruit is clearly rooted in the teachings and pastoral ministry principles of the Church.��

It first tells us to not allow “having activities” to become “distractions” in our prayer filled planning. It tells us that our planning must be “well�thought�out” so as to maintain “vigilance” in achieving our goals. Then, it tells us to avoid “dryness” by looking for “fruit�producing outcomes”. All of this is possible only through our openness to the Holy Spirit’s promptings and by following the “teachings and pastoral ministry principles of the Church”.�

Presence Radio Network �Week of Sunday, June 24, 2018�

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JOIN OUR NATION IN PRAYER�

Pray with listeners throughout our country, as we lift up our voices �

to our Lord and Blessed Mother.���

Chaplet of Divine Mercy �Weekdays and Saturday at 4pm�

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Family Rosary Across America�Weekdays and Saturday at 8pm�

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Call in your prayer requests eachweekday, as these devotionals are�

prayed LIVE throughout Maine and�our nation.�Studio line: 1�888�914�9149�

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The Presence Radio is your listener�supported Catholic radio.�1390AM Northern Maine, 90.3 FM in Greater Bangor, 106.7 FM in Greater

Portland, 89.7 FM Mid�Coast, 89.5 FM Augusta, 97.5 Fort Kent���

Listen online www.thepresenceradio.org,�Download the free Presence Radio smartphone app�or dial 605�475�8037 and listen on your cell phone�

or T�Mobile users dial 360�398�4479�

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY�

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

IN DANFORTH

IS NOW CELEBRATING 9AM SUNDAY MASSES!

Masses will be held each Sunday, through September 2nd.

St. Anne’s will close for the Winter after Labor Day.

BULLETIN NOTICE: The bulletin for July 8th weekend will

be transmitting early, due to the July 4th holiday. If you have anything that needs to be in the July 8th bulletin please submit

it to the Parish office by June 28th, so it will make the publishers holiday deadlines.

Thank you!!

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St. Agnes / St. Paul’s Information�

DATES TO PLACE IN YOUR CALENDAR: ��

June 26: Deacon Al’s Birthday��July 4: Parish Office Closed�July 9: St. Agnes/St. Paul Sodality Meeting, 6pm�

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE

JUNE 25 - JUNE 29, 2018

TUESDAY - Mt. Heights - Patten

3:00pm Jim Cunningham

(Jonathan & Susan Ellis)

THURSDAY - St. Agnes - Island Falls

5:30pm NO MASS

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

JUNE 30 - JULY 1, 2018

SATURDAY - St. Paul’s - Patten

4:00pm Jim McKenney (Lorraine Emery)

SUNDAY - St. Agnes - Island Falls

10:30am Jeanne Hill (Frank & Pam Hill)

SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTIONS JUNE 24 - JUNE 30

ST. PAUL’S - Edith & Cecil LaJoie

(Jonathan & Susan Ellis)

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

THURSDAY - St. Agnes - 5:00pm - 5:30pm

When Mass is Scheduled on Thursday

SATURDAY - St. Paul’s - 3:30pm - 4:00pm

SUNDAY - St. Agnes - 11:30am - 12:00pm

ADORATION SCHEDULE

THURSDAY - St. Agnes - 5:00pm - 5:30pm

ROSARY RECITATION

SATURDAY - St. Paul’s - 3:30pm - 4:00pm

SUNDAY - St. Agnes - 10:00am - 10:30pm

� MINISTERS SCHEDULE ��SAT. & SUN. ~ JUNE 30 & JULY 1, 2018

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS:

Sue E. 4:00 PM St. Paul’s Mary 10:30 AM St. Agnes

LECTORS:

Joel 4:00 PM St. Paul’s Greg 10:30 AM St. Agnes

ALTAR SERVERS:

Ellis Kids 4:00 PM St. Paul’s Fred 10:30 AM St. Agnes

GREETERS:

Lorraine 4:00 PM St. Paul’s Jeanette 10:30 AM St. Agnes

NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST � YEAR B

Mass Intentions & Sanctuary Lamp Intentions are requested for all of our Cluster Parishes!

DEACON AL’S CHALLENGE

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June 24: What is the prayer of �� � Petition? CCC 2631�2632�� June 17: What is the prayer of ��� � Blessing and Adoration? �� � CCC 2626��

Answer: The prayer of blessing is man’s response to God’s gifts: Because God blesses, the human heart can in return bless the One Who is the source of every blessing. Adoration exalts the greatness of the Lord Who made us. �

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June 24, 2018 Faith Formation

Eleven children and two parents

participated in St. Mary’s Youth

Service Day on Saturday, May 19th.

Youth and parents did yard work for

three parishioners who are homebound.

They began at 9am and ended at 3pm.

Youth service days occur at least twice

each year, once in the Fall and once in

the Spring. If you are a parishioner

who may need youth to assist with

stacking wood or yard work this Fall,

please contact Clare Desrosiers at the

Rectory Office. �

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Bottle Drive for Parish Mission Trip�

Save returnables to raise funds to help families in the parish of

St. Francis of Assisi in El Factor, Dominican Republic. First pick up

will be Thursday, June 28.�

REGISTER CHILDREN FOR VBS ASAP!�

VBS will be held June 25�28 from 5:30�7:30pm at St. Mary’s. ��

To register, go to faithformationhoulton on Facebook and click on Events.�

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ONGOING EVENTS��

Houlton Council of Catholic Women: 1st Monday of the month, at 5:30pm

Knights of Columbus: 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30pm, Spiritual Formation, Parish Center All are Welcome! 7:30pm, K of C Meeting, Parish Center

Holy Rosary before each weekend Mass on the 1st Sunday of the month.

Marriage Prep: Please call the Rectory 6 months in advance.

St. Agnes & St. Paul’s Sodality: 2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm, April - Dec.

Mildred’s Food Pantry: Houlton Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9am - 11am Call for appointments #532-9122

Agape Food Pantry: Island Falls Please call Janette Parady #463-2449

Charismatic Prayer Group: Tuesdays 7:30pm, St. Mary’s Chapel

St. Mary’s Good as New Thrift Store: Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri.: 10am - 3pm; Closed: Mon., Sat. & Sun. 106 Main St. B, Houlton, Ph# 532-0632

Baptism Prep: Baptismal Prep classes for children under age 7 are held on a quarterly basis. To sign up for classes, contact clare.desrosiers@portlanddiocese.org

VBS SUPPLIES NEEDED�

The following items are needed for VBS.

If you are interested in donating or lending

items, please fill in the form below and leave

the items either at the Rectory Office or at the

Faith Formation Office. �THANK YOU!�

Item: _______________�

Mark One: □ Donating □ Lending�Your name: ___________________________�

Phone: ________________�

1 jump rope� 2 large buckets�

2 messenger bags� 8 large adult size pants�

1 very large inflatable beach ball�

12 empty coffee cans�

Religious Freedom Week �(formerly known as Fortnight for Freedom) �

serves to highlight the importance of �defending religious freedom. �

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This year it takes place June 22nd � 29th, �a period in which our liturgical calendar �

celebrates a series of great martyrs �who remained faithful in the face of persecution �

by political power.��

Religious Freedom Week begins with the Feast Day of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher,

includes the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and ends with the Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul. �

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Catholics across the United States are encouraged to pray and act in support of religious liberty

at home and abroad during Serving Others in God's Love: Religious Freedom Week 2018.�

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Resources for Religious Freedom Week and other religious liberty resources can be found at www.usccb.org/

ReligiousFreedomWeek and www.usccb.org/freedom. �

Six parishes in the Diocese of Portland are partnering with the Office of Vocations to offer Totus Tuus for the first time in Maine! Totus Tuus is a vibrant summer program led be a team of 4 college students and a seminarian from the Diocese of Portland. On fire with the faith and trained to hand it on to young people, they travel from parish to parish leading an intensive week�long program of learning, praying, and joyful living of the Catholic faith. We are grateful to the following parishes who are partnering with us to offer the program in 2018:��

�� June 24 �June 29: St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Sanford��� July 8 � July 13: Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou��� July 15 � July 20: Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston ��� July 29 � August 3: St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Scarborough��� August 5 � August 10: Corpus Christi Parish, Waterville��� August 12 � August 17: St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor ��

Online registration has begun! To register, read about the Totus Tuus team, or for an overview of the program, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/vocations/totustuus or call (207)773�6471.�