Pastor: Fr. James Plourde E-mail: James.Plourde@portlanddiocese.org

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Selvaraj Kasi, HGN

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Donald R. Clavette Cluster 2 Business Coordinator: Greg Cyr

Address: 309 St. Thomas Street, Suite 103, Madawaska, ME 04756

Business Office Hours: Mon-Thurs - 9am–3pm / Closed on Friday

Phone: 728-7531 / Fax: 728-4217

In Case of Emergency call: St. Agatha Rectory @ 543-7447 or St. David Rectory @ 728-3366

Email: NotreDameduMontCarmel@portlanddiocese.org

Faith Formation Office: 309 St. Thomas St., Suite 103 – Phone: 728-7135

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thirty minutes before each weekend Mass until 10 minutes before Mass,

or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: Call business office for appointment

Sacrament of Marriage: Please call at least six months before date

Anointing of Sick: Call 728-7531 during office hours, otherwise call emergency numbers listed above

St. Thomas Gift Shop: Monday-Thursday: 9am-3pm & Friday: 10am-2pm

Thrift Shop: Monday:12pm-4pm; Tuesday: 10am-3pm; Wednesday: 10am-4pm: Thursday:11am-4pm Friday: 12-4pm

Food Pantry Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month: 6:30am-10am

Bulletin Announcements: Must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday.

Please send all announcements to Notre Dame du Mont Carmel – c/o Jan Dufour

309 St. Thomas St., Suite 103 – Email: Janice.Dufour@portlanddiocese.org

New Parishioners: If you are new to the parish or have an address or phone number change, please

complete this form and drop in the collection basket or mail it to Sharon Ouellette at the above address.

Name______________________ Address _____________________Phone____________________

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

April 1, 2018

Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb

first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise

from the dead. John 20: 8-9

NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL

St. David ~ St. Gerard-Mt. Carmel ~ St. Thomas Aquinas

ST. DAVID/ST. GERARD/ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, MADAWASKA/GRAND ISLE

Sat. March 31 Holy Saturday 8:00 p.m. Mass Parishioners St. David by Pastor

Sun. April 1 Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass Parishioners St. Thomas Aquinas by Pastor 9:30 a.m. Mass Guy Roy St. Gerard by Elmer & Irene Fortin 11:00 a.m. Mass Jackie Baron (1st Anniv) St. David by Alban Baron & Family

Monday, April 2 8:30 a.m. Mass Clarence Boucher St. Thomas Aquinas by Carmen & Family

Tues. April 3 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 p.m. Mass Alan Daigle St. Thomas Aquinas by Wife, Tina

Wed. April 4 No Mass

Thurs. April 5 No Mass

Fri. April 6 No Mass 1:30 p.m. Mass St. Joseph Memory Care 1:30 p.m. Mass Lucille Gendreau High View Manor by Ronaldo & Therese Gendreau

Sat. April 7 4:00 p.m. Mass Raymond Lizotte (1st Anniv) St. Thomas Aquinas by Yvette & Family 6:00 p.m. Mass Jimmy Ouellette St. Gerard by Gerard & Benita

Sun. April 8 2nd Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy 8:30 a.m. Mass Carol Dufour St. Thomas Aquinas by Gerald, Patricia, Roger/Rejeanne Dufour 11:00 a.m. Mass Clarence, Matthew, Rosalie Lagasse St. David by Gaetane 2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Program St. Luce

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY

MASS INTENTIONS

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY at St. Thomas Aquinas Church

from 9am – 6:00pm.

This week’s intention: For our priests and vocations to the priesthood,

diaconate and religious life, and also for our area businesses and their workforces.

“Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one

most helpful us.” -St. Alphonsus Liguori

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Roger Lavertu, Anne B.C. Deschaine, Rosanne Chasse, Roger Ayotte, Robert Dews, Lynne Dews, Lorette Chasse, Louise Gendreau, Vanessa Gagnon, Joe Ouellette, Lorette Chabre, Gerry Martin, Germaine Tardif, Dolores Dugal, Roland Levesque, Murielle Gendreau, Richard Clavette, Brody Michaud and Louis Dufour . FMI please call 728-7135.

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.

LAMP FOR THE UNBORN BURNS FOR: St. David - for Francis by a parishioner St. Gerard - for Isabelle by Bern Albert

SANCTUARY LAMP BURNS IN APRIL FOR:

St. Gerard: Fr. Richard Ouellette by Helen; Roger Rouleau by Deacon Fred & Lillian Harrigan, Lise & Scott Auxier.

St. Thomas Aquinas: Roger Rouleau by Deacon Fred & Lillian Harrigan, Lise & Scott Auxier.

EASTER DUTY In the dioceses of the United States, the obligation to receive Holy Communion at least once a year may be satisfied from the First Sunday of Lent (February 14th) to Trinity Sunday

(May 27th). For a just cause, the Easter Duty may be fulfilled at some other time of the year (canon 920).

Dear Parishioners,

Fr. Alex, Fr. Raj and I wish you all a very Happy Easter. May God’s great act of Love, through His Son’s death and resurrection, remind us what it means to be saved from sin and death. Our hope and our destiny find its source in a loving and merciful God. Let us rejoice in our God’s love for us. May your time with family and friends this Easter bring you much joy and comfort. Fr. Kent and I are very grateful to the many people who have helped us to prepare for the Lenten programs and the liturgies of Holy Week. We are also grateful for the cards, gifts and well wishes that we received. A very Blessed Easter Season to you all.

Fr. Jim

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

FAITH FORMATION FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

PARISH LIFE

RELEASE TIME GRADES 1-6

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: No Meeting!

NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL PARISH SCHOLARSHIP:

For high school youth from our parish community. This scholarship up to $500 will be awarded to a deserving candidate(s). Criteria for scholarship: Involvement in parish community. Applications can be picked up at the Madawaska Middle/High School Guidance Office and must be completed by

applicant. Please type or print clearly. Return completed application and support materials to the Madawaska Middle/High School Guidance Office by May 1st.

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Financial Update

Offertory July 1, 2017 to March 18, 2018 Budget $256,500 Actual $289,009 Over Anticipated $32,509 Week of March 18 Amount given Weekly goal St. David $1,819 $1,731 St. Gerard $941 $850 St. Thomas Aquinas $4,612 $4,279 Weekly Totals $7,372 $6,860

This Year Last Year

Average Collections $7,606

Divine Mercy Novena

March 30th, Good Friday through Saturday, April 7th the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena will be recited at Our Lady of the Valley at St. Agatha at 3:00pm each day.

Divine Mercy Sunday April 8th

Day of Mercy Program

Our Lady of the Valley at St. Agatha Church for the Tri-Parish Communities of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel

& St. Peter Chanel.

2:30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sung) 3:30pm: Benediction 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation

Lite refreshment will be served after service!

We wish to thank all parishioners who joined the 5th and 6th graders, Fr. Alex, catechists and adult helpers in presenting the Living Stations of the Cross on the evening of March 21st at St. David church. It was a huge success!!

PLEASE CHECK OUR PARISH WEBSITE OR

FACEBOOK PAGE FOR PICTURES

OF BOTH EVENTS. www.sjvcatholics.org

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

April 1st - Easter Sunday - Clergy Health & Pension Programs / Diocesan Emergency Needs

PLEASE NOTE: RICE BOWLS may be brought in the weekend of Easter and deposited in the specially marked box in the entrance of the church.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPPER/MEETING: Monday, April 2nd at 6pm at the KC hall. Supper Chairman: Gene Lagasse and crew, cooking spare ribs. Come enjoy a good supper with fellow Knights. Bring a friend! Hope to see you there!

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA MEETING: Monday, April 9th; Rosary at 5pm, meal at 5:15pm followed by meeting at 6pm. Theme: Baby Shower Bring baby items to the meeting to replenish our baby closet.

Sending out our appreciation and gratitude to the parishioners (parents and grandparents) who attended the Passover experience during our Faith Formation session on March 21st.

April 1, 2018

ST. THOMAS GIFT SHOP St. Thomas Aquinas Church Basement

Hours: Mon. to Thurs. - 9 to 3p.m., Fri. 10 to 2 p.m. HAPPY EASTER - MAY THE RISEN LORD BLESS

YOU & YOURS!

CRUCIFIX - WITH CRUCIFIED OR RISEN LORD!! Various sizes - All Wonderful Quality - Various Prices...........Make a Wonderful Addition for Any Home!!

BIBLES: The Ignatius Study Bible - The New American Bible - The Family Bible - The New Faith-Filled Catholic Women's Bible - The Wedding Bible -- Various Prices - ALL wonderful gifts for anyone & any occasion!

BOOK: "RESISTING HAPPINESS" By: Matthew Kelly A true story about why we sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and lack the courage to simply be ourselves...and how to start choosing happiness again! $4.95

JESUS CALLING" Morning & Evening Experience Peace in His Presence The beloved #1 bestselling devotional Jesus Calling is now available in a morning and evening edition, allowing you to meditate on the hope and peace of Jesus throughout each day as the evening draws to a close. Each morning entry is from Jesus Calling, and each evening includes powerful and poignant excerpts from, best-selling books, written-out Scripture verses, and a guided thought for you to focus on just before you turn out the light. Begin and end each day in the presence of the Savior who is always with you and loves you forever. $22.99

REMEMBER A BOOK IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: sjvcatholics.org - click on Parish

Life & Events, then St. Thomas Gift Shop - Available Items: Also, Gift Certificates are always available!!

CLUSTER/DIOCESAN CORNER

...Excerpt from Amoris Laetitia

Desires, feelings, emotions, what the ancients called ‘the passions,’ all have an important place in married life.” (n. 1) The second Vatican Council teaches that this conjugal love ‘embraces the good of the whole person; it can enrich the sentiments of the spirit and their physical expression with a unique dignity and ennoble then as the special features and manifestation of the friendship proper to marriage.’ For this reason, loving lacking either pleasure or passion is insufficient to symbolize the union of the human heart with God: ‘All the mystics have affirmed that supernatural love, and heavenly love find the symbols which they seek in marital love, rather than in friendship, filial devotion or devotion to a cause. And the reason is to be found preciously in its totality. (n. 142)

Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider:

Week of April 1: Spend some extra time with the Risen Lord. Linger with him after Mass, make point of attending a weekday Mass, or take part in Eucharistic Adoration. Attend Divine Mercy program in your parish on Sunday, April 8th.

April 2018 The Joy of Passionate Love

(Respect for the Body)

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT: It is normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion, and it is okay not to feel okay about an abortion. Come to a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on April 27-29 whether you are the mother, father, or relative of the baby. You’ll have a private room for two nights and join a handful of others who also want to move beyond the pain. Pre-registration is needed. FMI visit www.portlanddiocese.org/projectrachel and www.rachelsvineyard.org. To discuss registration, contact Annette Rioux at annette.rioux@portlanddiocese.org or Judy Shaw at jude23@outlook.com

RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE RENEWAL WEEKEND: Struggling in your marriage? You are not alone! If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille can help. The upcoming New England Retrouvaille weekend will be held on April 13-15 in Tewksbury, MA. FMI call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com

THE MAINE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Saturday, May 5th from 8am-4:30pm at the Holy Inn by the Bay, Portland. Theme: Loved As I Am - Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, speaker, author and athlete will the guest speaker. Colleen Stratton, Eye Hear World, advocate and victim-survivor of human trafficking. Holy Mass, Dynamic Speakers, Music, Vendors, Adoration! Cost: $6 (included continental breakfast and lunch). Early-bird discount: $55 by 6th of April. Registration closes April 30th. FMI and to register visit http://portlanddiocese.org/womensconference

WOMEN’S A.C.T.S. RETREAT April 12-15, 2018

You are invited to join us for spiritual uplifting weekend. Set aside some time for God and yourself. Get away from

your usual busy schedule by joining others like yourself, wise enough to seek HIS answers to life, family and eternity.

ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. This weekend is an opportunity to strengthen your faith, renew yourself spiritually, and establish friendships that will last a lifetime. All women are encourage to attend. There will be

a Women’s ACTS April 12-15. The cost is $100 and includes lodging, food, beverage and all activities. Finances should not

deter you from attending! To make arrangements and FMI call Judy at 728-7531.

GRAND ISLE SENIOR LUNCH: Thursday, April 12th at the Grand Isle Senior Center. Menu: Hot Chicken by Verna

KITCHEN PARTY: Sunday, April 15 from 1-3 pm at the Grand Isle Community Center. Welcome all musicians, singers, dancers, jiggers and storytellers. We encourage young musicians to come join us. Free admission. Free snacks and refreshments. Join us for fun with local entertainers. FMI call Gerald at 895-6949. See you there!

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