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Parish of the Precious Blood
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2018
In Christianity, we hear often about the "Good News." We
might often associate it with Jesus' compassion to the poor, his
healings and miracles, and the salvation he won for us. In
today's Gospel, we read of John the Baptist. "Exhorting them in
many other ways, he preached good news to the people." Yet
as we examine the rest of the reading, we see examples of
John's preaching. If you have two cloaks, give one away. Don't
cheat others out of their money, extort, or lie. And, of course,
the warning that the Messiah is on the move and "his
winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to
gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with
unquenchable fire." Merry Christmas?
Not only do John's listeners enjoy his message, but they
seem to think he might be the awaited Messiah! To understand
today's Gospel, it's important to understand the Jewish people.
For most of their history, God's chosen people had been under
someone else's heel. They were slaves in Egypt. Their
kingdoms were ravaged first by the Assyrians, then the
Babylonians. Now they were under the yoke of the Roman
Empire. Familiar with being strangers in a strange land,
welcoming the stranger, caring for the vulnerable, and enacting
justice was incredibly important to them as a people. While
John's words may seem odd or strong to our modern ears, this
call to justice was welcome, even if it was directed at the
hearer.
The truth is, no one is exempt from John's call to repentance.
We all have further to go in the Christian life. We can all grow in
virtue and love our neighbors more generously. The Church
gives us the Advent season to examine our own hearts. Did
any of John's warnings resonate with you? That could be a
great thing to bring to Jesus this week!
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PASTOR
Rev. David R. Raymond ‘Fr. Dave’
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia ‘Fr. Steve’
Rev. Agustin Sebasthiyan ‘Fr. Agustin’
DEACON
Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher ‘Deacon Carl’
December 16, 2018
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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.
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SANCTUARY LAMP
Sacred Heart
Sal & Georgina
Beaulieu
by Kevin, Karen, Lynn
& Family
Holy Rosary
For my deceased family
member
by a Parishioner
St. Denis
The Health of
Patti Dorman
by Parishioners
St. Louis
Michael Michaud
by His Mother Odette & the
Michaud Family
OUR LADY LAMP
Reney & Helen
Theriault
by Donna & Charlie Barnes
Madeline Nadeau
by Mr & Mrs Charles Hash
** The Bulletin is available on our website at WWW.THEPPB.ORG on WEDNESDAYS each week for the coming weekend.
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
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
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
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
BARRY & PEARLE SOUCY
by Nancy, Whitney & Brandon
In Loving Memory of
LINDA PAGE
by Husband
Norman &
Family
In Loving Memory of
SHAWN BERNARD
by His Dad Charles
In Loving Memory of
HUNTER SMITH
by His Loving Family
HOLY ROSARY, CARIBOU
Thursday
6:30 PM ACTS—Women - Dec. 13th
7 PM Burning Bush Group
Friday 9:00-10:00 AM
Adoration—POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING
due to construction in the Church.
1st Friday: Mass and Adoration
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, PRESQUE ISLE
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
Prayer & Devotions
ST. DENIS, FORT FAIRFIELD
* 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, ASHLAND
Monday:
8:30 AM Rosary on Monday & Friday.
Friday: 8:30 AM Rosary.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, PORTAGE
Sunday: 8:15 AM Rosary before Mass
Tuesday: 6:30 PM Rosary
SACRED HEART, NORTH CARIBOU
Weds: 10 AM Rosary
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Mass Schedule Third Week of Advent December 16, 2018
Saturday, Dec 15: Third Sunday of Advent #866 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Richard Ouillette (2nd Anniversary) by The Family 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Shelly McClean by Victor & Claudette Deeves 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Levi Levesque by Daughter Leona & Family 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Patrick Levesque (7th Anniversary) by His Wife 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the People 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Gary Dyer Sr. by Geraldine, Gayle, Gary, Gregg, & Geoff & Family Sunday, Dec 16: Third Sunday of Advent #866 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Shawn Bernard by Charles Bernard 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Francis Vaillancourt (4th Anniversary) by Wife Jeannine, Mike, Wendy, & Danny 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Claudette Bois & Mort Carlstrom by Nancy Saucier 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Vinal Robinson (5th Anniversary) by Wife Liz & Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** John Herold by Bob & Rose Robinson 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Betty Thibodeau (3rd Anniversary) by Her Sisters Monday, Dec 17: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Phil Levasseur by Wife and Family 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Earlyene Lamoreau by Youth Ministry of St. Marys 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Edwin Packard by Ginny & Family Tuesday, Dec 18: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Viola Peterson by Ladies of St. Anne Sodality 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Dawn Shaw by David Bernard Wednesday, Dec 19: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Virginia Stewart by David and Patsy Stewart 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Martha Buckley by Daughters of Isabella Mary Magdalene Circle Thursday, Dec 20: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Ed Sherman by Ronald & Betty Doak 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Carmen Thibodeau by Husband Alban, Galen & Brenda Thibodeau Friday, Dec 21: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Lonnie Lynch (Anniversary) by Wife Mona 10:30 AM Caribou Nursing Home ** Earleen Clark by Loving Husband Saturday, Dec 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent #869 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Ginny & Joe Kelley by Donna & Charlie Barnes 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Mr. & Mrs. James Tompson (52nd Anniversary) by Kathy Dionne 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** For the People 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Perry and Rock Fournier by Lena Fournier 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Monsignor Paul Gleason by Connie Cote 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Rollande Lynch by Maureen Milliard Sunday, Dec 23: Fourth Sunday of Advent #869 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Gary Malenfant (1st Anniversary) by Nancy and Family 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Clare Hitchcock & Deceased Relatives by Alan Hitchcock & Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Gwen Turner by Her Family 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Rose Bushey by Sis Laveway & Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Leo Dubois (1st Anniversary) by sister Annette and Tom Hull 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Karen St. Pierre (3rd Anniversary) by Her Aunt
WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY
Readings for the Week of December 16, 2018
Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17
Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25
Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25
Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38
Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45
Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46-56
Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
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CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE COMMISSION
COFFEE & CONVERSATION—Join us after Mass on
Sunday’s at St. Mary’s Church in Presque Isle during
the month of December for Coffee and Conversation.
THE GIVING TREE is up at the front/side entrance at
Holy Rosary Church, it is decorated with gift tags. Please
take a tag, purchase a gift and return it wrapped with tag
attached no later than Friday, December 14th. The gifts
will be distributed with food baskets.
GOLDEN AGE TURKEY DINNER is Sunday
December 16th
in the Parish Center at 2 PM. Special
musical guests and great food. This event is open to all
members of our parish 50 years of age or better.
THE CHRISTMAS BASKET PROJECT -
Volunteers are needed to help on the following dates:
Wed, Dec 19 @ 6:30 to organize & set up
Fri, Dec 21 @ 6:30 to assemble boxes
Sat, Dec 22 7:00 am to deliver baskets
Anyone interested in delivering baskets is asked to call
Cheryl Bossie @ 496-2401 Questions concerning the
Mission Diaper Brigade!
Mission
Diaper Brigade
The PPB Youth Ministry is on a mission, a SERVICE
MISSION, during the month of December. We need your help
to successfully complete this mission. The PPB Youth Ministry is
collecting items for the Pregnancy Care Center of Aroostook
County. This Pregnancy Care Center life affirming ministry
serving the pregnancy related concerns and educational needs
of women and teens. The PCC offers emotional, spiritual, and
material support to both our clients and their families. Your
assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to help PPB Youth
Ministry collect size 5 & 6 diapers, wipes, desitin and baby
wash. Donations can be dropped off at all Worship Sites as well
as the Holy Rosary and St Mary’s Rectory offices by December
30th.
PPB Youth Ministry Happenings:
Youth Masses are held at 9am at St. Mary’s
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)
PPB Youth Ministry is selling magnets. Cost is $5 per magnet. Great way to share the faith and help out our youth!
Theresa Bonner, Director PPB Youth Ministry
[email protected] 764-0161
https://www.facebook.com/YouthMinistryPPB/
YOUTH MINISTRY
Children’s Christmas Eve Mass @ St. Denis
Rehearsals will be held for the next three Sundays;
Dec. 9, 16, and 23 at 10:00 AM in the Church basement
at St. Denis in Ft. Fairfield to prepare for the Christmas
Eve Children’s Mass at St. Denis. We need Lectors,
Choir members, Altar Servers, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus
and children to carry up manger pieces during the
Offertory procession. Visiting children are welcome to
participate. FMI contact Martha Alexander at 551-4525 or
Janet Beckwith at 498-2536.
The Children’s Christmas Eve Mass @ Holy
Rosary Church in Caribou will be at 4 PM, Dec. 24th.
The Children’s Choir will be singing. FMI contact Sandy
Bouchard at 498-3371.
The Children’s Christmas Eve Mass @ St. Louis
Church in Limestone will be at 7 PM, Dec. 24th. FMI
contact Meagan Malena at 554-9359.
Please park your cars so that emergency vehicles
have access to the church in case of an emergency.
Emergency vehicles must be able to enter the parking lot
and have easy access to all entrances at some locations. At
some churches, such as Our Lady in Portage, St. Louis in
Limestone, St. Denis in Fort Fairfield emergency vehicles
must be able to go around the church building. Also, please
be careful of snow and ice on our parking lots. We will do
our best to sand and salt before masses. Let’s play it safe!
~ Fr. Dave
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Advent Penitential Services
Sun., Dec. 16 at 2:00 PM ~ Holy Rosary, Caribou
Sun., Dec. 16 at 2:00 PM ~ St. Mary, Presque Isle
The Light Is On For You
Mon., Dec. 17 at 6:00 PM ~ Holy Rosary, Caribou
Tues., Dec. 18 at 6:00 PM ~ St. Mary, Presque Isle
Weds., Dec. 19 at 6:00 PM ~ Holy Rosary, Caribou
Thurs., Dec. 20 at 6:00 PM ~ St. Mary, Presque Isle
FAITH FORMATION
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Advent is a time for reflection and celebration! Come and
join us in the Stations of the Crib Friday, Dec. 14th from
6:00-7:00 PM at both St. Mary’s Church in Presque Isle
and Holy Rosary Church in Caribou.
Come connect with each other and offer unified prayer for
the great Gift God gave to us, to contemplate the direction
your faith journey is headed in and to receive graces for this
Advent season.
PARISH OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2018
MONDAY—DECEMBER 24, 2018
The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord
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 St. Mark, Ashland
7:00 PM St. Joseph, Mars Hill
7:00 PM St. Louis, Limestone
7:00 PM St. Catherine, Washburn
9:00 PM Sacred Heart, North Caribou
TUESDAY—DECEMBER 25, 2018
The Nativity of the Lord
9:00 AM St. Mary, Presque Isle
9:00 AM Holy Rosary, Caribou
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Group Meeting Location Day Time Contact Telephone
ACTS Women Parish Center - Dec. 13 Thursdays 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175
Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Dec. 19 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 - Dec. 16 3rd Sunday of month 2:00 PM Bob Foley 492-2032
Catholic Mom’s Connect Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Thurs of 6:00 PM Keren Morin 231-0131
CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE Holy Rosary Parish Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant
Daughters of Isabella Parish Center -*Jan. 8th 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
PPB FAITH FORMATION Parish Center -Jan. 28 Last Mon. of month 6:00 PM Jennifer T. Sweetser 768-1199
H.O.P.E. SOCIAL ACTION Parish Center - Dec. 18 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-
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 No Jan. & Feb. meeting 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 St. Mary, P.I. - Jan. 22 Last Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237
PPB PASTORAL COUNCIL St. Mary, P.I. - Jan. 24 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 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 - Jan. 10th Monthly - 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM Lynn Pelli 551-7072
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Parish Financial Stewardship
July 1, 2018—Current
Current Fiscal Year Budget Difference
OFFERTORY: $ 339,353 $ 347,004 - $ 7,651
2nd Collection:
Faith Formation: $ 11,590 $ 10,120 + $ 1,469
H.O.P.E $ 8,585 $ 10,779 - $ 2,194
Fuel Fund: $ 20,189 $ 25,203 - $ 5,264
Building Fund: $ 15,532 $ 16,714 - $ 1,182
ACTUAL COSTS:
Fuel $ 22,253 $ 22,791 - $ 538
Bldg & Maint.: $ 34,300 $ 34,445 - $ 145
Up Coming Second Collections:
Dec. 16 Building Fund
Dec. 23 H.O.P.E.
Dec. 30 Faith Formation
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