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St. John of the Cross Catholic Cluster NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY ST. PETER CHANEL St. David St. Agatha St. Bruno St. Remi St. GerardMt. Carmel St. Luce St. Joseph (Hamlin) St. Thomas Aquinas St. Joseph (Sinclair) St. Michael (Summer Months) NOTRE DAME DU MONT CARMEL 309 St. Thomas Street, Suite 103 Madawaska, ME 04756 Parish Office / Cluster 2 Business Office - 728-7531 Faith Formation Office - 728-7135 OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY 379 Main St./PO Box 10, St. Agatha, ME 04772 Parish Office - 543-7447 Faith Formation Office - 543-6119 ST. PETER CHANEL 174 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785 Parish Office - 868-2718 P Fr. James Plourde [email protected] P V Fr. Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN [email protected] Fr. Selvaraj Kasi, HGN [email protected] D Rev. Mr. Donald R. Clavette [email protected] Rev. Mr. Rodney Deschaine [email protected] C 2 B C Greg Cyr [email protected] S P C SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call your parish office for appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday before 4pm Mass or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call your parish office at least 6 months prior to date. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call your parish office. FUNERALS Please contact the Cluster 2 business office. N P If you are new to the parish or have an address or phone number change, please contact your parish office.

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St. John of the Cross Catholic Cluster !

NOTRE DAME du MONT CARMEL OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY! ST. PETER CHANEL !St. David ! ! ! ! St. Agatha! ! ! ! St. Bruno � St. Remi!St. Gerard�Mt. Carmel ! ! St. Luce! ! ! ! ! St. Joseph (Hamlin)!

St. Thomas Aquinas! ! ! St. Joseph (Sinclair)!

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!NOTRE DAME DU MONT CARMEL !

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

Parish Office / Cluster 2 Business Office - 728-7531 Faith Formation Office - 728-7135

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY!379 Main St./PO Box 10, St. Agatha, ME 04772

Parish Office - 543-7447 Faith Formation Office - 543-6119

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Rev. Mr. Rodney Deschaine

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ! Please call your parish office for appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday before 4pm Mass or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call your parish office at least 6 months prior to date. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call your parish office. FUNERALS

Please contact the Cluster 2 business office. !

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If you are new to the parish or have an address or phone number change, please contact your parish office.

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T�� T���� S��� �� O����� T���! June 10, 2018!

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Mass Schedule !

St. Peter Chanel Mass Schedule!

Our Lady of the Valley Mass Schedule!

Saturday, June 9 4:00pm SB/SR: Ronald & Claudette Pelletier by Son, Glen

Sunday, June 10 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am SJ: Roy & Laurie St. Pierre by Fred & Jeanne St. Pierre 9:15am SB/SR: Ann Marie Violette (1st Anniv.) by Ron/Della Martin

Monday, June 11 St. Barnabas 5:30 - 6:00pm: Reciting of the Rosary 6:00pm SB/SR: Abel Lebel by Uncle Clarence Michaud

Tuesday, June 12 No Mass

Wednesday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua 6:00pm SB/SR: Mary Oakes by David & Sandra Saucier 6:30 - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Reconciliation

Thursday, June 14 No Mass

Friday, June 15 10:00am BVM: Emile Violette by Wife, Mary

Saturday, June 16 4:00pm SB/SR: Memorial Mass by Family & Friends

Sunday, June 17 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am SJ: Father’s Day Intentions by Family & Friends 9:15am SB/SR: Father’s Day Intentions by Family & Friends

Saturday, June 9 4:00pm SL: Andre Ouellette by Jean Paul & Cleo Ouellette

Sunday, June 10 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30am SA: Louise Cyr by Conrad Cyr & Family 4:00pm SJ: Clarence Sirois by M/M Scott Gagnon

Monday, June 11 St. Barnabas 6:00pm SA: Hilda Bosse by Roland & Linda Ayotte

Tuesday, June 12 8:30am SJ: Susan Pawluliwicz and Family by a Parishioner

Wednesday, June 13 No Mass / St. Anthony of Padua

Thursday, June 14 6:00pm SL: Leo Lavoie by Loving Children

Friday, June 15 10:00am MH: Hilda Bosse by Conrad & Jean Cyr

Saturday, June 16 4:00pm SL: Conrad, Danny & Jerry Daigle by Family

Sunday, June 17 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30am SA: Albenie (Ben) Roy by Muriel Roy and Family 11:00am SM: Richard & Eldon Rossignol by Jan Violette 4:00pm SJ: Arthur, Anita & Blanche Ouellette by Alan Collin

PLEASE NOTE: St. Michael’s Chapel at Birch Point will open on Sunday, June 17th with Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, June 9 4:00pm ST: J. Albert Clavette by Eldon & Anne Paradis 6:00pm SG: Muriel Gendreau by James & Family

Sunday, June 10 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am ST: Robert Corey by Adrien & Lucille Lavoie 11:00am SD: Andrew Daigle by Florence Daigle

Monday, June 11 St. Barnabas 8:30am ST: Joanne Landry by Adrien & Lucille Lavoie

Tuesday, June 12 9:00am-5:45pm ST: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00pm ST: Gilbert Cyr by Leo & Family

Wednesday, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua 8:30am SD: Kathleen Dube by Corinne & Family

Thursday, June 14 No Mass

Friday, June 15 10:00am / Borderview & Montfort Heights Saturday, June 16 4:00pm ST: Living & Deceased Fathers 6:00pm SG: Guy Lizotte by Family

Sunday, June 17 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am ST: Memorial Mass Intentions 11:00am SD: Living & Deceased Fathers

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NOTRE DAME DU MONT CARMEL OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY ST. PETER CHANEL

SD - St. David SA - St. Agatha SB/SR - St. Bruno/St. Remi SG - St. Gerard SL - St. Luce SJ - St. Joseph (Hamlin) ST - St. Thomas Aquinas SJ - St. Joseph (Sinclair) BVM - Borderview Manor CV - Country Village SM - St. Michael’s Chapel HVM - High View Manor SJMC - St. Joseph Memory Care MF - Montfort Heights

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MEMORIAL MASS INTENTIONS - June 17th - 8:30am

Roger Rouleau by Rouleau Family Irma Russell by Real & Family Sister Margaret Ann Paul by Connie Cote John & Marguerite Dionne by Family Parents Defunt by Eldon & Jenny Bouchard Johanna Bouchard by Bouchard Family Parents Defunt by Norman & Anita Nadeau Gedeon Corriveau by Lloyd Paradis Rosaire Belanger by Aldeo Belanger Leona Schultz by Angelo & Helene Rossignol Reynold Gerald Gagnon by Sally Gagnon Jeannine Cyr by Francis & Martha Dufour Robert Gagnon by Joel & Ginette Ouellette Roland Levesque by KC 4th Degree #0366 Sister Mary Gillespie by Connie Cote Rev. James Donovan by Connie Cote St. Anthony by Connie Cote Lori Ireland Walker by Jim & Rina Bosse Deceased Classmates by Class of 1967 All Souls Intentions by Parishioners Blanche Blanchette by Rosaire & Children Adrian Cyr by Noella, Marie, Lucienne & Monique Andrew Daigle by Jeannine Daigle & Family Ernest Pratt by Francis & Martha Dufour Armand Tardif by Ken & Arlene Lerman

N���� D� � !" M�#� C�� �$ P��%&' C��#�� !St. David, St. Gerard!Mt. Carmel/Grand Isle, St. Thomas Aquinas/Madawaska!

LAMP FOR THE UNBORN BURNS FOR: St. David - for Carol by a parishioner St. Gerard - for Craig by Eileen Madore ST. GERARD SANCTUARY LAMP BURNS IN JUNE FOR: Lewis & Aurore Ouellette by Family

Worship & Spirituality!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION!EVERY TUESDAY at St. Thomas Aquinas Church from 9am – 6:00pm. This week’s intention: For all students graduating from high school, and also for our area businesses and their workforces.

“The Holy Eucharist contains the whole spiritual treasure of the church, that is, Christ himself...He who is the living bread, whose flesh, vivified by

the Holy Spirit and vivifying, gives life to men.” Vatican II

Parish Life!

Finance & Administration !

††REST IN PEACE!Please pray for those who have died and for their families:

† Gilles Dugal, 77, who passed away on May 29th. He was the husband of Ginette and brother of Cecil, George and Leo James of our parish.

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Financial Update Offertory: July 1, 2017 to May 27, 2018

Budget: $324,000 Actual: 358,747 Over Anticipated: $34,747

Amount given Weekly goal St. David $1,328 $1,731 St. Gerard $832 $850 St. Thomas Aquinas $4,435 $4,279 Weekly Totals $6,595 $6,860

This Year Last year

Average Collections $7,474 $6,656

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, Brody Michaud, Isaac DeMontigny, Corey Voisine, Randy Dufour, Edmund Dube and Norman Dube. FMI call 728-7135.

SECOND COLLECTION June 16/17 - The Catholic Communications Campaign

Community Events!

KITCHEN PARTY: Sunday, June 10th from 1-3 pm at the Grand Isle Community Center. Welcome all musicians, singers, dancers, jiggers, and story & joke tellers. Young people are especially encouraged to perform. Free admission. Free snacks & refreshments. Join us for fun with local entertainers. Sponsored by the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society. FMI call Gerald at 895-6949. See you there!

AMERICAN LEGION POST 147 MONTHLY MEETING:

Monday, June 11th: Meal at 6pm, meeting at 7pm.

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PICNIC & MEETING: Monday, June 11th; Rosary at 5pm, picnic at 5:15pm followed by meeting at 6pm. Admission: $2 Hope to see many of you ladies there!

ST GERARD LADIES OF ST. ANNE: We will be having a picnic for our last meeting of the summer on Wednesday, June 13th at Mizpah for 11am. All you need to bring is a salad or sweet of your choice the rest will be provided. Rain or Shine!

DEANERY LADIES OF ST. ANNE CELEBRATION: Saturday, July 21st at St. Agatha. See your sodality for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Celeste Lausier & Ben Hebert!who were awarded the Notre Dame !du Mont Carmel Parish scholarship. !

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SECOND COLLECTION June 16/17 - The Catholic Communications Campaign

Prayer Line Contacts St. Luce: Norma Martin 543-7487

St. Joseph: Cecile Ouellette 543-6073

Worship & Spirituality! Finance & Administration!

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday’s after 6:00 p.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m.

at St. Agatha Church. Thursday’s after 6:00 pm. Mass until 7:30 p.m.

at St. Luce Church.

O"� L�!( O) T'� V�$$�( P��%&' C��#�� !St. Agatha, St. Joseph/Sinclair, St. Luce/Frenchville, St. Michael Chapel !

SANCTUARY LAMP: Burns this week: In St. Agatha: In Thanksgiving for a Favor Obtained

HOLY HOUR St. Agatha: Friday’s 2:00-3:00 p.m. Montfort Heights

Our Lady of the Valley Financial Updates

Offertory: July 1, 2017 to May 27, 2018

Amount Given Weekly Goal St. Agatha $1,331 $1,876 St. Joseph $528 $629 St. Luce $1,708 $1,174

Weekly Totals $3,567 $4,549

This Year Last Year Average Collections $3,610 $3,678

Community Events!

CHICKEN BARBEQUE Sunday, June 10th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St. Agatha from 11:00 a.m. until ???. Cost: $8/plate

Delivery to Twin Rivers at 11:00 a.m.

SENIOR LUNCH Sinclair: Monday, June 18th at 11:30 a.m.

Menu: Pork Loin

CAR SHOW Saturday, June 30th from 11am - 3pm. at the Frenchville Heritage

Park, U.S. Route 1. Free of charge with music, food, etc.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH (Sinclair) 50/50 Raffle To benefit the St. Joseph Church Renovation Fund

Donation: 1 for $1: 6 for $5: 15 for $10 Parishioners and friends: you can help by selling tickets

to your family members and friends. For tickets call: 543-7469 or 543-6025. Every little bit helps and increases

the $ winnings! Winner will be drawn at our Annual Chicken BBQ on July 22nd.

OPEN YOUR HEART AND HOME To a Catholic exchange student from Spain or Germany for the coming 2018-2019 school year. Volunteer host

families (with or without children) as well as single parents are needed to provide food, a bed and a loving home for the coming school year starting in late August.

EMF students have medical insurance, spending money for their personal expenses and expect to share their

host family’s daily life including household responsibilities. They speak English, are well-screened and eager

to experience life in America. FMI call Marie-Claude Dijoud now at 1-800-467-8363 or visit our web site at www.emfusa.org

††REST IN PEACE!Please pray for those who have died and for their families

† Linda Corriveau, 58, who passed away on May 26th. She was the sister of Robert ‘Bob’ Corriveau of St. David.

Sacramental Life!

SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS Mondays at St. Agatha: 6:30-7:30pm

2018 Catholic Appeal

TO MAKE A DONATON TO THE CATHOLIC APPEAL

Please use the envelope that is found in the pews and drop in collection basket or you may also bring your gift/donation to the parish office.

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S�. P���� C'�#�$ P��%&' C��#�� !St. Bruno!St. Remi Church/Van Buren, St. Joseph Church/Hamlin & Borderview Nursing Home !

ST. BRUNO-ST. REMI CHURCH SPONSORS BREAD & WINE SPONSOR / IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Deceased Members of the Class of 1956 by their Classmates SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSOR / IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Paul & Rolande Laplante by their Family

ST. BRUNO-ST. REMI / VAN BUREN MEMORIAL MASS INTENTIONS JUNE 16, 2018

Steve & Lilly Perreault by Conrad & Pauline Verna Ouellette by husband, Nathan & Family Roger Beaulieu by Adrien & Marthe Gagnon Tim Martin by Shelda Richard Rossignol by Shelda John Laplante by Nicole & Family Christine Rossignol by Rena Bouchard Carmen Doucette by Cora Sirois Jacqueline Dumond by Ghislain & Sherry Turcotte & Family Donald Franck by Rudy & Dinah Parent Phyllis Lajoie by Pat, Lisa, Patrick & Alex Vaillancourt Deceased Members of the Class of 1956 by their Classmates Elmire Bailey by Don, Pat & Florence Marie Larochelle by Dave Madore Mona (Parent) St. Jean by the Class of 1949 Wayne Lapierre by Marge & Jim Russell James G. Vaillancourt by Del & Val Duplessis St. Jude by Brenda & Steve Corriveau Agathe Chabre by Mike & Gloria Sud Leola G. (Madore) Lilly by Ronald & Sandra Levesque Kim Beaulieu by Remi & Edna Roy Reverend Anthony Lombardi by Connie Cote Fernand Rossignol by Normand & Jenny Ouellette Herman Ouellette by a friend Anne Patrick Labbe by Therese & Family

COMMUNITY/BIRTHDAY CALENDAR: Columbiettes are sponsoring the sales of the Community/Birthday Calendars again this year. If you are interested in purchasing one you can contact Eva Cyr at 868-5072. Calendars are $5 and listings are .30 cents each. Dead line is July 28th.

Parish Life!

PARISH NEEDS DONATION / IN LOVING MEMORY: Dave Dumond & Steve Perreault by Don & Carmen Ouellette Edwina Blier by John & Noreen Pelletier Elroy “Bee” Belanger by John & Noreen Pelletier Eileen Ronat by John & Noreen Pelletier Fr. Nicholas Bruner by Barry Violette FOOD PANTRY DONATION BY THE COLUMBIETTES VACATION BIBLE CAMP / IN LOVING MEMORY : Steve Perreault by Rena Bouchard Carmen Doucette by Rena Bouchard

BULLETIN MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF:

Cyr & Martin Families by

Jackie & Family

Steve & Lilly Perreault

by Conrad & Pauline

Christine Rossignol by

Alice Morrow

Tardif & Parent Families by

Ron & June & Famly

Deceased Members of Columbiettes

by the Columbiettes

AVAILABLE

AVAILABLE St. Pierre & Gagnon Families

by Pauline & Conrad

Perreault & Lavoie Families

by Conrad & Pauline

Ernest, Tina & Jim Marquis by

Rita, Marge & Family

AVAILABLE Louise Perreault by

Conrad & Pauline

Stanley Cote by

his wife Bridget & Family

Antoine Levesque by his wife, Irene

& Family

Marquis & Cyr Families

by Ray & Judy Marquis

A Special Thank You : to Norstate federal Credit Union for including St. Peter Chanel Food pantry in their Annual Appeal & Hope for the Holidays Food Drive 2017. Also thanks to the Van Buren U.S. Postal workers who handled extra packages on 5/12/18. They transported food donations from homes in the communities they work in, to local pantries. Postal workers participated all across the Nation. Anyone who visits Food Pan-tries can thank U.S. Postal Carriers and Norstate employees for going the extra mile to help combat food insecurities.

Finance & Administration!

Community Events!

St. Peter Chanel Parish Financial Updates Offertory: July 1, 2017 to May 20, 2018

Budget: $117,500 Actual: $126,800 Over Anticipated: $9,300 Amount Given $3,131 Weekly Goal $2,525 Average Collection: This year $2,698 Last year $2,624

BLOOD DRIVE The Columbiettes will be sponsoring a blood drive at the KC hall on June 20th from 12:30–5:30pm. To schedule an appointment to donate call Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

ACADIAN VILLAGE BREAKFAST There will be a Family Breakfast held at the Acadian Village on Sunday, June 24th from 9am - 12:00 noon. The cost is $8 for Adults and $5 for children under 12.. Come enjoy a great meal!

ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION (Reminder) !You are invited to attend an informal reception in

honor of Fr. Dave Cote’s 50th Anniversary of !Ordination.!It will be held on Sunday, June 10th !

at 6 p.m. in St. Bruno�St. Remi Church Hall.!

SECOND COLLECTION

June 16/17 - The Catholic Communications Campaign

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!

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK US OUT

ONLINE at….. www.sjvcatholics.org

Also like us on Facebook at St. John Valley Catholics

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS CATHOLIC CLUSTER / DIOCESAN CORNER!

THE PRESENCE RADIO NETWORK!

New Relevant Radio® Programming Weekday Shows hosted by Priests

Go Ask Your Father™, 1pm – 2pm Father Simons Says™, 2pm – 3pm St. Joseph’s Workshop, 7pm – 8pm

Devotionals and Mass Chaplet of Divine Mercy - LIVE, 4pm

Family Rosary Across America - LIVE, 8pm Daily Mass will air at 8:30pm

Tune in to hear new, inspiring programs on your local Catholic radio station.

ST. THOMAS GIFT SHOP!St. Thomas Aquinas Church Basement

Hours: Mon. to Thurs. - 9 to 3p.m., Fri. 10 to 2 p.m.

Gift Shop will be closing for the summer on June 15th.

FATHER'S DAY: Cards - Rosaries - Money Clips - Pocket Tokens - Prayer Books plus much more!

BAPTISM GIFTS: Wide variety of gifts for the new baby. Come see what we have! Also, Congratulations & Baptism cards for the new parents.

WEDDINGS: Don't forget we now have the Unity Candle Holder for weddings. The 3 candles, 1 large and 2 small tapered candles, fit into this holder and they are placed on the alter during the wedding. The holder is rented to you for a final cost of $10 and the candles cost $65. (reg. price $80)

WEDDING & ANNIVERSARY CARDS: We have a wide variety of cards for weddings & anniversaries - all at a very low price.

WEDDING BIBLE: A wonderful gift for the new couple! A beautiful, white imitation leather cover, with the Wedding Rings on the cover, include the Family Tree inside, to enter all of their family info, and a copy of the Wedding Blessing. $65. Includes a box

BOOKS: " 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

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: sjvcatholics.org - click on Parish Life & Events, then St. Thomas Gift Shop - Available Items: !

Also, Gift Certificates are always available!!

SILVER & GOLD MASS: We cordially invite couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, like 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 40, 50, 60...75 years of marriage to the diocesan Silver & Gold Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley. It will be on Saturday, June 23rd at the 4pm Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Main St., Presque Isle. Please RSVP on line by June 15 by email: [email protected] or call 321-7884.

NATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED CATHOLIC YOUTH PROGRAM

TO BE OFFERED IN SIX MAINE LOCATIONS: Totus Tuus is a dynamic summer program for first to twelfth graders that is led by a team of four college students and a diocesan seminarian. On fire with the faith and trained to pass it on to young people, the team travels from parish to parish leading a weeklong program of learning and praying that demonstrates the joyful living of the Catholic faith. Through age-appropriate, dynamic, and faithful content, young people are motivated and equipped to live the call of the Gospel in today’s world. The program will be offered in the Parish of the Precious Blood in Caribou on July 8-13. FMI on the program visit the diocesan website www.portlanddiocese.org/vocations/totustuus or you may contact the diocese at (207) 773-6471.

BAPTISMAL PREP SESSION: Saturday, July 14th, 9:30am at the St. Thomas Center. FMI contact the business office at 728-7135.

NEW ENGLAND RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE RENEWAL:

Struggling in your marriage? You are not alone! Rediscover a loving marriage with a Retrouvaille weekend. The upcoming weekend will be held on October 19-21 in Tewksbury, MA. To register or FMI call 1-800-470-2230 or visit

!!!!!

!...Excerpt from Amoris Laetitia

“It is not good for children to lack a father and to grow up before they are ready.” N. 177 God sets the father in the family so that by the gifts of his masculinity he can be close to his wife and share everything, joy and sorrow, hope and hardship. And to be close to his children as they grow - when they play and when they work when they are carefree and when they are distressed, when they are talkative and when they are silent, when they are daring and when they are afraid, when they stray and when they get back on the right path. To be a father who is always present. (N. 177)

Weekly suggestion for the faithful to consider: !

Week of June 10: Offer a prayer to St. Joseph for your father and for your intentions.

June 2018 Joy of Being a Father

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER!

TEENS ACTS Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service (ACTS) is

presented for those who wish a closer relationship to the Lord, and to develop a stronger community of faith within their parish. Register early for this wonderful weekend which will take place on July 19-22 at the Christian Life Center. FMI 728-7531.

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GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE June 10, 2018 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Have you ever felt judged by your family? St. John Paul II not-ed that the family "is the cradle of life and love" (On the Lay Members of Christ's Faithful, 40). Yet unmet expectations and divergent priorities can cause tension in even the most loving family situations. This is true for us, and it was true for Jesus! In today's Gospel, Jesus has returned home to Nazareth. A large crowd gathered, and Jesus finds himself facing stiff oppo-sition from his family. This was likely Jesus' large, extended family. The Semitic language has no specific words for extend-ed relatives, so everyone is "brother" or "sister." The entire clan has gotten wind of Jesus' preaching, and they are not amused. "They set out to seize him, for they said, 'He is out of his mind.'" To make matters worse, the religious authorities even accuse Jesus of being possessed by a demon. It's a mess by any standards. The family's perspective is perhaps understandable. In Jewish culture, teachers and scribes underwent intensive schooling and apprenticeships, none of which Jesus had done. The fami-ly knew Jesus the carpenter, not Jesus the rabbi. For them, Jesus' bold preaching threatened the reputation of their family! Jesus' words to his family can seem controversial. "Who are my mother and my brothers?" Yet Jesus knows what he is about. He has always known he would be about the business of his Heavenly Father. And what is that business? It is the business of the new covenant and the Kingdom of God. In this Kingdom, we are all adopted sons and daughters of the King. Jesus be-gins, even now, to expand the perspective of his listeners. Be-ing welcomed into this family does not depend on our families of birth or ethnic origin, but a wholehearted commitment to "do the will of God."

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK!

A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Is the kingdom of your soul divided? We are often confronted with choices that appear to be good but in essence are not. We struggle with choosing good over evil and right from wrong. Conflicts often exist within, and we walk through life with a divided heart. We realize what is needed to live with God but find ourselves doing the exact opposite. As we gather with our brothers and sisters and seek God's gift of Christ in the Eucharist, may we not only be united with one another in faith but united with God within. All conflicts and divisions can cease, and we can act with a focused, strong, and determined heart.

CATHOLIC QUOTES WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL!

“God knows me and calls me by name...He has committed some work to me which He has not

committed to another.”!�John Henry Cardinal Newman!

Children’s Corner!

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REAL ESTATE • MANAGEMENT • RENTS

Michael C. Albert, BrokerManagement Agent for St Agatha Housing

8 East Main Street, Fort Kent, Maine

Phone: 207-834-6725 • Fax: 207-834-6705

www.stjohnvalleyrealty.com

(207) 543-7807• Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Contractors• Licensed Solar & Solid Fuel Installers

• LP Gas Service • Aerial Work• Pole Setter/Digger Truck • Sales and Service

600 Main Street, St. Agatha, ME

139 Market Street - Suite 107Fort Kent, Maine 04743Phone (207) 834-3907

Charity • Unity • Fraternity • Patriotism

Madawaska K. of C.Council #2638 & Assembly #0366

38 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785

Full line of Groceries, Meat, Produce

Tel: 207-868-2809www.sauciersshurfine.com

Saucier’s

Grower/Shipper of Quality Organic Potatoes & Grains

207-868-3450287 Champlain Street, Van Buren, ME

Charles M. Plourde, O.D.Low Vision and Family Eyecare

67 Main Street • P.O. Box 300Van Buren, ME, 04785-0300

207-868-3341 FAX 207-868-3441O D

Third Degree Meeting 1st Thursday - 5:30pm

Fourth Degree Meeting 2nd Thursday - 5:30pm

BINGO Every Sat. - 7:00pm

868-2621

Knights of ColumbusVan Buren Council 1635

Van Buren Assembly 0349

121 Ferry St. Van Buren, ME

Office: 207-868-2937

www.lajoiegrowersllc.com

Gagnon Family ConstructionPhilip A. Gagnon, Jr. • Nickolas C. Gagnon

128 Morse St., Van Buren, ME

207-551-9394 cell 207-551-9396

email: [email protected]

Specializing on all types of concrete work, including carpentry and construction.

MARQUIS MICHAUD

WELL DRILLING“HENRY MICHAUD & SONS”

AIR HAMMER • RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL • AGRICULTURAL

WATERPUMP • SALES & SERVICE

CALL FOR ESTIMATES

1-800-251-7562543-7562 • 543-6009

BABE MICHAUD, Master Well Driller

DANNY MARQUIS,

Proprietor and

Master Well Driller

40 Maine St., Madawaska • 207-728-6847

VIPAUTO.COM

TURN TO VIPPaul Bouchard

81 Fournier Rd., Madawaska, ME

Tel: 728-4519 • Cell: 436-2760

Open 7 Days a Week Jason & Jennifer (Derosier) Daigle, Owners

9 Lakeview Drive, St. Agatha, ME

207-543-6331www.lakeviewrestaurant.biz

Morin’s Variety Open 5am to 9pm • 7 Days a Week

207-728-4658Norma & Maurice Morin, Prop.

CONVENIENCE STORE WITH KITCHEN

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT • PIZZA

756 Main St, Ste. 101, Madawaska, ME 04756

EZZY AGENCY

116 Main Street, Madawaska(207) 728-6366

EZZY AGENCY

72 Main Street, Van Buren, (207) 868-2771

[email protected]

See us for all your insurance needs! TANG PALACE RESTAURANT

207-728-4181 • 207-728-4182

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL ON THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY

WITH PICTURE ID

HOURS: Sun-Thu (& Holidays): 11am-8pmFri & Sat: 11am-9pm

405 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756

MADAWASKA PHARMACY, LLC

104 Main St., Ste. 101, Madawaska, ME

Tel.: 207-728-7200 Toll Free: 877-499-7200“Where Great Prescription Service is Our Business!”

We o"er FREE local delivery

Mon.-Fri. 8am to 7pm • Sat. 9am to 3pm

Closed Sundays

FREE DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

HONEYMOON SUITE

DOUGAMY’S LOUNGE

Tel.: 207-543-5006 Fax: 207-543-7909Email: [email protected]

HOSTS: KEN AND ARLENE LERMAN

596 MAIN ST., P.O. BOX 86ST. AGATHA, ME 04772

LONG LAKEMOTOR INN

Overlooking Beautiful

Long Lake

194 East Main Street, Fort Kent, Maine 04743

207-834-3155 • www.nmmc.orgForest Hill A service of Northern Maine

Medical Center offering Rehab & Skilled Nursing207-834-3915

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Wood Harvesting StumpageCut & Split or Tree Length Firewood

834-4139 • 436-0841

Madawaska

153 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756

728-4345 Nick Guerrette

Louis G. DugalAdministrator

260 Dugal DriveMadawaska, Maine 04756

(207) 728-3570FAX: (207) 728-4475

www.paradisshopnsave.com

DESCHAINE SANITATION SERVICETodd Deschaine

DUMPSTERS AND ROLL OFF CONTAINERS AVAILABLE

OFF: 728-4536FAX: 728-4926245-11th Ave., Madawaska

S. Paradis & Son GarageEngine Machine Shop • Auto Parts & Supplies

24 Hour Wrecker Service

Dupont Automotive

Refinish products

P.O. Box 7, Frenchville, ME 04745

207-543-7722

Hotel • Restaurant • Lounge

Hotel Comfort in the St. John Valley

GARY’S GROCERIES & MEATS & SANDRA’S KITCHEN TO GO

Saint Agatha, ME

(207) 543-9369

(207) 543-6901

Transportation and WarehousingReefers, Vans, and FlatbedsOffice: 1.207.543.6607

Toll Free: 1.800.736.2674P.O. Box 188 • 149 Main St.St. Agatha, ME

350 Main St., Madawaska, ME 04756

207-728-3881

L A Z B O YGE Appliances

Vincent Sirois Computer & Electronics

Data Backup • Cyber Security • Wifi Printers & Cameras • Website Maintenance Network Maintenance • Training & Development

Home Automation • Consulting • Repairs • Tutoring

207-316-7370 [email protected]

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EAGLE LAKE HEALTH CENTER10 Carter Street, Eagle Lake, ME

Medical Contact Info 207-444-5973

Dental Contact Info 207-444-3012

BOLDUC AVENUE HEALTH CENTER12 Bolduc Avenue, Fort Kent, ME

Vision Contact Info 207-834-3124

Dental Contact Info 207-834-3012

MADAWASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER309 Saint Thomas St., Ste. 213, Madawaska, ME

Vision Contact Info 207-728-4779

Dental Contact Info 207-728-3119

FORT KENT HEALTH CENTER

3 Mountain View Drive, Fort Kent, ME

Medical Contact Info 207-834-3971

Hebert “Rexall” PharmacySimplify your life and never worry about missing a dose again.

Ask us about our convenient “daily planner” packaging option.

Free Home Delivery Call Today 868-2242

Proudly Serving The Van Buren Community for Over 70 Years

Shell

Bob’s Service Center157 Main St. • Madawaska, ME

Largest and Coldestselection of beverages in town

Agency Liquor • Groceries • Lottery

Convenience StoreQuality Gasoline and Heating Fuels34 Main Street, Van Buren, Maine 04785

TULSA INC.

Ph: 207-868-5702

Toll Free: 800-427-5702

Celebrating over 40 years of businessEst. 1971