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Parish of the Precious Blood

May 10, 2020

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

Closed Friday

Fifth Sunday of Easter

When earthly lives end, especially when the person is younger, we

tend to focus upon and consider what was lost. We think of lost

opportunities — things they won’t be able to see, babies they won’t

be able to cradle, and adventures that now must go undiscovered.

Our minds create this chasm between earth and heaven that sees

the losses of this life as permanent ones, never possible to achieve

again. This perception causes many folks to remain stuck in their

grief as they ponder all of the missed opportunities and regrets.

This is not resurrection thinking. All of the love that we can give and

receive, the joy and elation that can be experienced, the adventures

that can be undertaken, and the possibilities to be discovered are all

part of a continuous journey. They are not ends in and of

themselves but are all part of the unfolding of a relationship we have

with God, who not only makes all of these wonderful things possible

now but sustains them and fulfills them into eternity. The perception

and experience of loss is really an illusion, because in God’s eternal

kingdom and in God’s time, nothing is ever lost. Even the most

intimate and tender of moments we can conceive of sharing with

another human being are only part of a journey toward perfect

intimate and tender moments to be shared with God in our

resurrected life. We become like God and see God as He is in

eternity. What greater joy, love, and hope can ever be discovered as

we walk down our often dimly lit paths in this world.

This is an awesome wonder and magnificent news to behold. Call to

mind someone you have lost in death. How do you see them now?

How do you see yourself in heaven? Remind yourself, again, that

God is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Our happiness is not going

to be fully realized in this world, and there is nothing we can find

here that cannot be found one hundred fold in eternity. It’s all about

relationship, and not solely about the relationships we have with

each other, ourselves, and the world in which we live. It’s about our

relationship with God. If we realize how special that one relationship

really is, then there is only one particular of heaven and life eternal

that really matters: namely, that we fall into love eternal and

discover truth. For when we finally close our eyes in death, then all

will be well as long as we are with God. There are no losses, only

gains.

© LPi

PASTOR

Rev. David R. Raymond ‘Fr. Dave’

david.raymond@portlanddiocese.org

PAROCHIAL VICARS

Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia ‘Fr. Steve’

nehru.stephen@portlanddiocese.org

Rev. Arockia Prabu ‘Fr. Prabu’

arockia.prabu@portlanddiocese.org

DEACON

Rev. Mr. Carl Joseph Gallagher ‘Deacon Carl’

carl.gallagher@portlanddiocese.org

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SANCTUARY LAMP

Holy Rosary

Helen Theriault &

Doris Barnes

by Donna & Charlie Barnes

OUR LADY LAMPS

Isabel McDougal

by Pat, Mitch & Robert

Blanche Cowett

by Dolores & Roger Morin

If you would like to have a candle

burned in memory of a loved one or

for a special intention please call the

rectory during regular business

hours.

ALL SCHEDULED DEVOTIONS ARE CANCELLED AT THIS TIME

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

Maurice and Anita

Soucy and

Loved Ones

By Their Loving Family

In Loving Memory of NORMAN WATSON

by His Wife & Children

In Loving Memory of

GLO & CLIFF MARTIN

by Their Children & Their Families

In Loving Memory of

LINDA PAGE

by Husband Norman & Family

In Loving Memory of

SHAWN BERNARD

by His Dad Charles

In Loving Memory of

REGINALD OUILLETTE

by His Loving Wife Teresa

HOLY ROSARY, CARIBOU

Thurs:

6:30 p.m. ACTS-Women: *No Meeting

7:00 p.m. Burning Bush Group *No meeting

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 Fifth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2020

Saturday, May 9: Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day # 910 4:00 PM ** Ralph Barnes by Donna & Charlie Barnes 4:00 PM ** For the People 4:00 PM ** Eldon & Winnefred McPherson by the Thibodeau Family Sunday, May 10: Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day # 910 9:00 AM ** Jeffrey Wakefield by Mom and Dad 9:00 AM ** Pauline Legassie (1st Anniversary) 9:00 AM ** Effie Bernard (9th Anniversary) by David and Family Monday, May 11: 8:30 AM ** Annette Caron by Knights of Columbus #1870 8:30 AM ** Doris Blanchette by A Friend Gloria 8:30 AM ** Virginia Packard by Maylen & Judy Kenney and Family Tuesday, May 12: Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; St. Pancras, Martyr 8:30 AM ** John Underwood by the Underwood Family 8:30 AM ** Norma M. Jandreau by Louis & Anne Dumont 8:30 AM ** David Dufour by Gil, Jeanine, and Family Wednesday, May 13: Our Lady of Fatima 8:30 AM ** Roger Pelkey by Jeannette 8:30 AM ** Rene Roy by Laura and Serge Thursday, May 14: St. Matthias, Apostle 8:30 AM ** Phillip and Gladys Craig by Kevin and Jennifer Paradis & Family 8:30 AM ** Patsy Chapman by Pete and Sue Curren 8:30 AM ** Marie Louise Raymond by Bob and Yvette Lagasse Friday, May 15: St. Isidore (Patron of Farmers) 8:30 AM** Delores Tardie by Daughters of Isabella 8:30 AM** Sara Jane Michaud Fossa by Mother & Father, Constance & Gerald Michaud 8:30 AM** Reggie Ouillette by Donna Cyr Pelletier Saturday, May 16: Sixth Sunday of Easter # 913 Armed Forces Day 4:00 PM** David and Zowie Cyr & Family by Larry & Marie Ann Cyr 4:00 PM** For the People 4:00 PM** Marlene Staples by Her Loving Husband Kermit Sunday, May 17: Sixth Sunday of Easter # 913 9:00 AM** Harry McCarthy by Gordon and Sandra Beaupre 9:00 AM** Allen Family by Carol Allen and Family 9:00 AM** Rene Hebert by His Loving Wife Loretta

Readings for the Week of May 10, 2020

Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12

Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 [1ab]/Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 [cf. 12]/Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [cf. 1]/Jn 15:1-8

Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17

Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 [10a]/Jn 15:12-17

Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5 [2a]/Jn 15:18-21

Next Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-

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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

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EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP—RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Witnesses for Jesus

This journey of faith is not always easy. Sometimes the greatest wounds are those we suffer when family members and friends

wander away from God and leave us behind. The faith they had when they were younger is now strained, or they see the daily walking

with Jesus to be too difficult. For them, Jesus becomes what Peter wrote about when he described Jesus as the stone that causes

people to stumble and the rock that makes them fall. Our journey is hard enough, but watching a loved one stumble and fall is heart-

breaking.

What are we to do in such a situation? Most importantly, we pray. We must realize that God is more powerful than us, and even if we

can’t make them see the truth, He can. Then we witness to the transformative power of Jesus by our own lives. We need to serve him

in word and deed. We should let a joy of being a disciple enlighten our faces. Allow Jesus to work through us so that others may be

drawn to him. Lastly, we must never lose hope. Many have walked long journeys alone only to find God far down the road. What will it

take to bring someone to Christ? It might be an action, a word, or an emotion. We never know how certain people will be touched.

That loved one is a gift from God in your life. Place them back in God’s hands, and let Him pick them up if they have stumbled and

fallen. - Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

©LPi

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WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY DAILY and SUNDAY Masses are being Livestreamed on the

parish Facebook page and website as follows:

Saturday at 4:00 PM

Sunday at 9:00 AM

Monday at 8:30 AM

Tuesday at 8:30 AM

Wednesday at 8:30 AM

Thursday at 8:30 AM

Friday at 8:30 AM

H.O.P.E.

The HOPE Commission is operating a ‘Wellness Check’

throughout the Parish during the Coronavirus outbreak. If you are

registered in the Parish Census you will receive a telephone call

or postcard from a HOPE volunteer to ask:

1. How are you?

2. Do you need anything?

3. Is there anything you would like us to pray for?

It is important that we stay connected at this time.

Holy Rosary ~ Social Justice & Peace

Holy Rosary is a member of the Caribou Ecumenical Food

Pantry. The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:

Cereal, Peanut Butter, Spaghetti and macaroni and cheese.

Thank you for supporting the pantry and helping our brothers &

sisters in need especially during the Corona Virus Pandemic! The

number to the pantry is: 493-4860. If you have questions please

call Terri Ouellette at 521-6024.

CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE

BREAD OF LIFE KITCHEN, Iocated at 62 Collin’s St. in

Caribou is open Mon.–Wed.—Fri. from 4:30 PM—5:30 PM.

**TAKE OUTS ONLY!**

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

"Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on

the way and opened the Scriptures to us?" Let your heart burn for

Jesus and your spouse by attending a Worldwide Marriage

Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Jun 6-7, 2020 in

Medway, MA and Sep 12-13, 2020 in Medway, MA. For more

information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963.

Masses on TV and Radio in Maine

EWTN-TV

Viewers can participate in daily Masses at 8 a.m. and noon, seven

days a week, and at 7 p.m. every day but Sunday. The Masses are

broadcast over the air and online (www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-

live). The Masses are also archived at the site.

CatholicTV

CatholicTV also broadcasts Masses at 9:30 a.m. each day over the

air and online (www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass).

The Masses are also archived at the site.

Relevant Radio

Listeners can participate in Masses each day at 1 p.m. and 8:30

p.m. as well as Sundays at 10 a.m. on Relevant Radio. The network

is available on a variety of platforms: on 106.7 FM in Portland, 105.7

FM in Springvale/Sanford, 97.5 FM in Fort Kent, 90.3 FM in Bangor,

89.7 FM in Bath/Brunswick, 89.5 FM in Augusta, and 1390 AM in

northern Maine; at www.relevantradio.com/listen; or on

smartphones by downloading the Relevant Radio app.

“Pray, Learn, Connect from Home” Website

In an effort to help individuals and families find resources for

spiritual growth during the COVID-19 crisis, the Diocese of

Portland’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation is offering a website

with resources and links to help channel time and energy in positive

ways while adjusting to more time at home. The website is entitled

“Pray, Learn, Connect from Home” and can be found at

www.portlanddiocese.org/olff/covid19-home. It offers ways and

resources to maintain a fulfilling prayer life despite the temporary

suspension of Masses and many in-person, parish activities; links to

past and present parish bulletins; materials that help feed both spirit

and mind with faith; and suggestions on how to connect with the

community. The resources and materials are updated frequently.

Pilgrimage to Notre Dame Du Cape with visit to St. Anne de

Beaupre, & St. Joseph Oratory on Sept. 18,19 & 20, 2020. The

cost per person is $360 single and $310 double this is in

Canadian Money. Please contact Verna Beaulieu 895-2287 for

more info. Applications are on a first-come basis.

*Note the date change.

Saints or Sinners?

Question:

Our prayer group has been reading the

lives of some saints, and we were

struck by how some of them thought

they were such sinners. Why would

someone so holy think they had such

serious sin?

Answer:

Professional athletes practice the

fundamentals of their sport over and

over again, reaching for better form,

consistency, and performance. They focus on the basics, review past

performances, and visualize greater success. Practice makes better, if

not perfect!

Spiritual masters such as the saints also looked for perfection. They

practiced their faith in the search for holiness, grace, and virtue.

Through sacraments, prayer, study, good works, and penance, they

raised their level of awareness and their sensitivity to the presence of

God, the demands of the Gospel, and the workings of the Holy Spirit.

They examined their consciences daily, reviewing the day for moments

of failure and times that they could have been more virtuous in one way

or another. They resolved to do better, be more attentive, and alert!

Therefore, anything that would distract them or interfere with their

relationship with God would be like a small black spot on a bright white

wall — you can't miss it! The great saints were aware of sin and the

presence of evil because they were so tuned into the struggle between

good and evil that was fought in their own lives, hearts, and souls.

©LPi

The Ladies of St. Anne (Limestone) have regretfully made the

decision along with Rev. Fr. Dave Raymond, Pastor—St. Louis

Church—Limestone to cancel the scheduled July 18th St. Anne

Feast Day Celebration due to all the uncertainty of the current

Corona Virus Pandemic. A decision for a 2021 celebration will

be made when Deanery 1 presidents and officers have

permission to meet again as a group. If you have questions,

please call Artheline Bernier at 325-2030.

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Parish Financial Stewardship

Up Coming Second Collections:

May 10 Fuel Fund

May 17 Building & Maintenance Fund

May 24 Cemetery Upkeep

July 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020

Last Week’s Collection: $ 13,307 Last Year: $ 14,980

Collections Year to Date: $ 708,239 Last Year: $ 754,090

Weekly Average $ 16,471 Last Year Average: $ 17,537

WeShare Year-To-Date: $ 83,938

OFFERTORY FOR 4/26/2020:

Holy Rosary $ 5,085 Our Lady $ 681

Sacred Heart $ 469 St. Catherine $ 265

St. Denis $ 1,563 St. Joseph $ 200

St. Louis $ 540 St. Mark $ 560

St. Mary $ 2,377 St. Theresa $ 180

STIMULUS CHALLENGE: Donations to date = $1,560 # of Gifts = 6

Remaining to Reach Goal = $113,440

Parish Financial Summary as of 3/31/2020

Operating Revenue

Year to Date: $ 786,879.00

Parish Expenses

Year to Date: $ 799,533.00

Net Parish Loss to Date $ (12,654.00)

This Time Last Year:

Revenue Year to Date $ 842,127.00

Expenses Year to Date $ 841,380.00

Net Parish Gain to Date $ 747.00

Parish of the Precious Blood has a need for a part time Administrative

Assistant at Holy Rosary rectory office. If interested please call Martha

Frank, Business Coordinator at 498-2536. Applications are available at