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Parish of the Precious Blood

July 19, 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

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Grace and sin, belief and unbelief, good and evil all exist together.

While we wrestle with these two dimensions of reality inwardly, they

are also witnessed in the actions and words of others. Many, all too

often, beat themselves up because of their sin. We are also all too

quick to pass judgment on others whom we perceive to be in error and

walking down a wrong path. God does not make rash judgments, nor

should we. Patience is the order of the day as is an understanding that

God is ultimately the caller of the shots.

Our faith tells us that while God allows the wheat and the weeds to

coexist, the wheat will always triumph. As long as we can cultivate

even a little faith and a small measure of desire for God, He can

produce abundant blessings and good things. Even when the weeds

seem to have triumphed, there still may be a small measure of faith

remaining that can be cultivated and grown. It doesn’t take much!

Unless a person totally allows the weeds to reign, there is always to be

found at least a small measure of faith, good, light, and love. With

even this small portion, God can produce abundant growth.

Admittedly, it is easy to give into the weeds, and they grow very

quickly. Any gardener knows this to be true. Sometimes, the weeds

even seem more attractive and vibrant. Dealing with weeds can

quickly become a losing battle, and they can look healthier and grow

faster than the very plants we are trying to protect. It’s easy to give

into them and let them win. While God will deal with all things in due

time, we are responsible for keeping things in check in the short term.

It is our task to keep our eyes fixed on God’s presence and mercy. We

are asked to avoid judgment. And, it is not our responsibility to deal

with the weeds in someone else’s garden, only our own. One garden is

enough responsibility for anyone.

Weeds have power. We have to realize this. While they can appear

attractive and healthy, they can quickly choke us off from God’s

presence. Our task is one of maintenance and cultivating a desire for

God. Even the smallest kernel of faith can grow into something

wonderful. In God’s time, the eternal harvest will come, and we will

no longer have to worry about the weeds.

© 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

For Peace from all the

turmoil going on

in this country.

By a parishioner

OUR LADY LAMPS

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.

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

JEANNE BEAULIEU

by Eudore & Family

In Loving Memory of

KENNETH G. MURCHISON, SR.

by the Murchison Family

In Loving Memory of

REGINALD OUILLETTE

by His Loving Wife Teresa

In Loving Memory of

SHAWN BERNARD

by His Dad

In Loving Memory of

GILBERT GUERRETTE

by his Loving Wife & Family

Maurice and Anita

Soucy and

Loved Ones

By Their Loving Family

If you would like to

memorialize a loved one in our

Parish Bulletin for one month

or more, please call the

rectory at 498-2536 during

regular business hours.

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.

Group Prayer & Devotions Are Suspended Until Further Notice

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

If you would like to purchase your own Missal to bring to Mass you may order it online at

https://www.ocp.org/en-us/hymnals/B20/journeysongs-third-edition or call 1-800-548-8749 $19.50

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Mass Schedule Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time July 19, 2020

Saturday, Jul 18: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time # 973, St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest

4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Corine Lebel by Her Loving Family

4:00 PM St. Mary ** Todd Madore (for his 50th Birthday) by Mom and Dad

4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Monsignor Raymond Begin by Susan Juliano

5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Judith Snell by Bonner Family

6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by the Parish Family

6:00 PM St. Joseph ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by the Parish Family

Sunday, Jul 19: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time # 973

9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Levi A. Michaud by Brother Gerald Michaud & Family

9:00 AM Our Lady ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by The Parish Family

9:00 AM St. Mary ** Soul of Shelley Caron by Theriault Family

10:30 AM St. Mark ** Reginald Goodblood (10th Anniversary) by Joan & Family

11:00 AM St. Denis ** Fred Dubois by His Loving Daughter Rose Walker

11:00 AM St. Louis ** Jeanine O'Bar by Annette and Larry Tardy

Monday, Jul 20: St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr

8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Dale Corbin (Birthday) by Wife Sharon & Family

8:30 AM St. Mary ** Sylvia Herlehy by Victor & Claudette Deeves

Tuesday, Jul 21: St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church

8:30 AM St. Mark ** John Underwood by The Underwood Family

8:30 AM St. Mary ** Soul of John Lisnik by St. Mary’s Church Council

Wednesday, Jul 22: St. Mary Magdalene

8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** J.R. McGillan by His Family

6:00 PM St. Mary ** Lewis & Sylvia Ouellette by Peter & Terri Ouellette

Thursday, Jul 23: St. Bridget, Religious

8:30 AM St. Denis ** Wilhelmena Brewster by Rose Marie Robinson

6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Jeanne Beaulieu by Eudore & Family

Friday, Jul 24: St. Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest

8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Corine Lebel by Donna Murchison

8:30 AM St. Mary ** T.W. Morrison (Bill) by John Underwood

Saturday, Jul 25: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time # 976, St. James, Apostle

4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Kacey Jo Haney by Uncle Harvey & Irma

4:00 PM St. Mary ** John Underwood The Mosher Family

4:00 PM St. Theresa ** David Dufour by Gil, Jeanine & Family

5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Ghislaine Martin by Madeline Guerrette

6:00 PM St. Catherine ** Earleen Clark by Her Loving Husband Marvin

6:00 PM St. Joseph ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by the Parish Family

Sunday, Jul 26: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time # 976

9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Valdore Pelletier (2nd Anniversary) by His Wife

9:00 AM Our Lady ** Harry McCarthy by Marlene Habeeb

9:00 AM St. Mary ** Soul of Edwin Packard (100th Birthday) by Maylen & Judy Kenney & Family

10:30 AM St. Mark ** For The Repose of The Soul of Elda Poitras (10th Anniv) by Gerard & Corinne Pelletier

11:00 AM St. Denis ** Wilhelmena Brewster by Charles Beard

11:00 AM St. Louis ** Norman Johndro by Joyce & Family

Readings for the Week of July 19, 2020

Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 [5a]/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 12:38-42

Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 12:46-50

Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11 [10a]/Mt 13:10-17

Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 13:18-23

Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [5]/Mt 20:20-28

Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 [97a]/Rom 8:28-30/Mt

13:44-52 or 13:44-46

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

435-6017

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Do What Needs to Be Done A friend recently confided in me that although he prayed frequently each day and was involved heavily in his parish, he did not sense much fruit coming from it all and was left feeling unsatisfied. I assured him he was not alone. I told him of a deceased pastor of mine who had spoken frequently about being in this type of situation. Even as a priest, he knew all too well of how we can feel like we are simply going through the motions. It is precisely at those times that continuing to pray and practicing good stewardship is most important, because it would be easier to simply take a break and risk never coming back. He liked to say, “Do the drill,” meaning just do what needs to be done.

We are all called to be mature disciples who answer the call of Jesus Christ regardless of the cost. We cannot choose when and where the call will come. We cannot schedule our stewardship in a way that is always most convenient for us. Even when the fruits of our faithful efforts seem hidden from us, we hold to the promise that we are never called to give of ourselves for nothing. God is working through us and in us. No matter how dry the land may seem, seeds are being planted to yield a harvest greater than we can ever realize. Stay strong and do the drill!

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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PLEASE REGISTER FOR WEEKEND MASSES

DAILY and SUNDAY Masses

are being Livestreamed

from

St. Mary’s Church

on the Parish Facebook

Page.

CHURCH MASS CONTACT NUMBER WHEN TO CALL TIME TO CALL

St. Mary 4:00 PM Sat. Theresa Fowler 227-4390 Mon. – Fri. 6:00-9:00 PM

Leah Girardin 764-6226 Mon. – Fri. 6:00-9:00 PM

9:00 AM Sun. Theresa Fowler 227-4390 Mon. - Fri. 6:00-9:00 PM

Leah Girardin 764-6226 Mon. – Fri. 6:00-9:00 PM

St. Joseph 6:00 PM Sat. Patti McCrum 227-4156 Mon.—Fri. 9 AM– 7 PM

Holy Rosary 4:00 PM Sat. Cindy Blanchette 227-0035 Mon./Wed./ Thurs. 9:00-11:00 AM

9:00 AM Sun. Mary Ellen Field 999-2378 Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:00-11:00 AM

St. Denis 11:00 AM Sun. Ed Schupbach 498-0502 3rd Week –for Jun. 21

St. Mark 10:30 AM Sun. Chris Grover 435-2591 Using Calling Tree

Our Lady 9:00 AM Sun. Corrine Routhier 227-0819 Anytime 9 AM – 7 PM

St. Catherine 6:00 PM Sat. Barb Caron 455-4069 Using Calling Tree

St. Louis 11:00 AM Sun. Steve Brooker 551-8203 Using Calling Tree

Sacred Heart 5:30 PM Sat. Betty Thompson 498-8741 Call Anytime

St. Theresa 4:00 PM Sat. Rosemary Hede 492-2390 Call Anytime 9 AM – 9 PM

All families are warmly welcomed to join A Family of Faith this coming fall! The goals of this program are to encourage and equip you

to live and teach your children the Catholic Faith at home. With one adult meeting and one family meeting each month, this program will give you all

the knowledge and tools you need to bring your children up in the Faith. For more information, contact Stella at 554.7086.

Ordination to the Priesthood - Rescheduled: The ordination to the priesthood of Reverend Mr. (Deacon) Alexander R. Boucher has

been rescheduled to Saturday, August 22, 2020, at St. Joseph Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford. Because of the impact COVID-19 is

having on public gatherings, additional details about the ordination are still to be determined.

Maine Catholic Youth Convention to Be Live-Streamed on July 26

The Maine Catholic Youth Convention, traditionally a weekend gathering of Maine teens from Aroostook County to York County, will move online for

2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still promises to be a great event celebrating the faith and gifts that young people bring to the life of the

Church! That free gathering will now be presented virtually on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. High school youth (those entering ninth

grade through recent high school graduates), youth ministers, and families are encouraged to attend. The virtual convention will feature a live-

streamed Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley, music, presentations, prayer, and much more. Attendees can participate live on July 26 or

receive a link to a recorded version. Though the event is free, a donation to the Catholic Appeal (www.portlanddiocese.org/Appeal) is suggested for

families looking to support the event and the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation, both made possible by the Appeal. Registration is simple.

Participants need only to email Shawn Gregory at shawn.gregory@portlanddiocese.org. He will send the appropriate link (live or recorded) to the

participants. For more information, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/content/2020-virtual-youth-convention.

Sign of the Cross

Question:

Why do Catholics make the sign of the cross?

Answer:

The sign of the cross is a devotional practice that dates back to the first Apostles. When making the sign of the cross, we remember Jesus Christ who

died for us and also bear witness to the fact that we belong to him and are called to share the Good News to all the world. At our Baptism, we were

signed with a cross and marked for Christ. That mark remains on us throughout the entirety of our lives. We remind ourselves of that mark every time we

make the same gesture over our bodies. We also remind ourselves that to be a Christian means we are to “put on Christ” and be Christ for a world that

needs to know him. In a way, this devotional gesture covers us with Christ so that others may see him in us.

Catholics are not the only ones who make the sign of the cross. Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglicans are examples of other Christians who maintain this

same ancient tradition.

©LPi

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TWO VIRTUAL STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCES

July 17-18 ~ Steubenville Live For Teens & Families 6 PM Fri.—7 PM Sat.

https://steubenvilleconferences.com/live/#registration

July 19 ~ Night of Hope ~ For Adults *FREE* Sun., 6:30—9:30 PM EDT

https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/night-of-hope/

Since we can’t all gather in person this summer, join us for "Steubenville Live" and "Night of Hope", the very first interactive, livestreamed Steubenville Conferences. This is sure to be an amazing experience.

If you’re over Zoom classes and meetings, don’t worry – you won’t just be staring at a screen the whole time or watching a bunch of pre-recorded talks. They will both be live-streamed and completely interactive.

Steubenville Live is primarily for teens and their families and Night of Hope is for adults, but all are welcome! With tens of thousands of people tuning in to encounter the life-changing love of Christ, these could be the biggest Steubenville Conferences ever! Get details about speakers and register at www. steubenvilleconferences.com

Don’t miss a thing at Steubenville Live!

Lord, you are good

and forgiving. (Ps 86)

Ladies of St. Anne Triduum

July 24—26

St. Louis Church, Limestone

Friday, July 24 ~

5:15 PM Spiritual Reflection by Artheline

Bernier. Recitation of the Chaplet and Rosary.

6:00 PM Mass Celebrated by

Fr. Dave Raymond

Sat., July 25 ~

3:00 PM Stations of the Cross at St. Louis

Church.

Sun., July 26 ~

11:00 AM Mass as a group at St. Louis Church

in Celebration of St. Anne’s Feast Day.

* It will be mandatory to wear a face mask at

each event and follow the 6 foot social

distancing protocol.

* You will need to register for Mass by calling

325-2030.

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Up Coming Second/ Special Collections:

July 19 Maintenance Fund

July 26 Cemetery Upkeep

Aug. 2 St. Peter’s Pence

Parish Financial Stewardship Financial Blessings

July 1, 2020 - July 9, 2020

Last Week’s Collection: $ 12,105 Last Year: $ 20,467

Collections Year to Date: $ 12,105 Last Year: $ 20,467

Weekly Average $ 16,464 Last Year Average: $ 20,467

WeShare Year-To-Date: $ 6,665 (included in YTD Collections)

OFFERTORY FOR 7/5/2020:

Holy Rosary $ 3,512 Our Lady $ 650

Sacred Heart $ 763 St. Catherine $ 167

St. Denis $ 1,142 St. Joseph $ 233

St. Louis $ 691 St. Mark $ 574

St. Mary $ 1,618 St. Theresa $ 333

Parish Projects

We have special projects that need to be completed and ask for help from

our Parish Family. Separate accounts have been set up for donations to

be used for these purposes.

St Mary: Funds are being raised to cover the costs of demolition of the

old Albert House. This is phase 2 of the project. Phase 3 will be

paving for additional parking. Also need help installing flooring in

two small bathrooms.

St Louis: Funds are being raised to replace the stained glass window and

repair the sills, as well as replacing the basement windows.

This project is nearing completion. Plan is to repair front steps

after the windows are done.

Holy Rosary: Help is needed to demolish and replace the handicap

ramp. A committee will be formed to look at all options and

to seek grants for this project. The church ceiling needs to

be repaired and painted.

Thank you to John Carrier and Reno Corriveau for your work at St

Mary Chapman St. cemetery! A new fence will be installed soon as well.

Also many thanks to Steve and Diane Brooker and team at St Louis

for the extra maintenance work at St Louis, especially the windows. The

church is looking very good!

We couldn’t do this without your generosity, it is much appreciated!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!