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May 13, 2012
John 15:9-17
If we were going to give a name to this Sunday we
might call it "Love Sunday." The theme today is
love: God's love for Jesus, Jesus' love for God, and
God and Jesus' love for us and their desire that we
love them in return. How are we called to love?
Jesus promises the disciples that if they abide in his love and obey his commandments, they will abide in his joy as well. "As the Father loves me, so I love you;" "love one another as I love you." The love that is described here is ACTIVE love, reaching out to others.
How will you carry out the Lord's command to love in the coming week so that your joy may be complete?
+ Peace,
Fr. Jean-Paul Labrie, Pastor
Fr. Ray Morency, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Aaron Damboise, Parochial Vicar -
This Week's Mass Schedule
Sunday, May 13, 2012: Sixth Sunday of Easter
9:00 a.m. Our Lady of the Lake, Portage
9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary, Caribou
9:00 a.m. St. Mary, Presque Isle
10:30 a.m. St. Mark, Ashland
11:00 a.m. St. Louis, Limestone
11:00 a.m. St. Denis, Fort Fairfield
Monday, May 14, 2012:
9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary, Caribou
11:00 a.m. St. Denis, Fort Fairfield-Mass of Christian Burial
2:00 p.m. Presque Isle Nursing Home
Tuesday, May 15, 2012:
8:30 a.m. St. Denis, Ft. Fairfield
8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart, N. Caribou
Wednesday, May 16, 2012: Vigil of the Ascension
10:00 a.m. St. Joseph, Mars Hill-Mass of Christian Burial
6:00 p.m. St. Louis, Limestone
6:00 p.m. St. Mark, Ashland
6:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Mars Hill
Thursday, May 17, 2012: Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
8:30 a.m. St. Denis, Fort Fairfield
8:30 a.m. Sacred Heart, N. Caribou
8:30 a.m. St. Mary, Presque Isle
5:30 p.m. St. Mary, Presque Isle
6:00 p.m. Holy Rosary, Caribou [Neophyte Mass]
Friday, May 18, 2012:
8:30 a.m. St. Mary, Presque Isle
11:00 a.m. Sacred Heart, N. Caribou - Mass of Christian Burial
1:00 p.m. Holy Rosary, Caribou - Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 19, 2012:
4:00 p.m. Holy Rosary, Caribou
4:00 p.m. St. Mary, Presque Isle
4:00 p.m. St. Theresa, Stockholm
5:30 p.m. Sacred Heart, N. Caribou
6:00 p.m. St. Catherine, Washburn
6:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Mars Hill
Sunday, May 20, 2012: Seventh Sunday of Easter
9:00 a.m. Our Lady of the Lake, Portage
9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary, Caribou
9:00 a.m. St. Mary, Presque Isle
10:30 a.m. St. Mark, Ashland
11:00 a.m. St. Louis, Limestone
11:00 a.m. St. Denis, Fort Fairfield
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Marriage ~ yesterday, today, ALWAYS!
Take a moment to read Bishop Malone's pastoral letter on Marriage.
"The meaning of marriage is both timely and timeless. Marriage is
the lifelong, exclusive union of one man and one woman - a font of
unitive life and love as well as the foundation of a stable family
and society." - Bishop Richard Malone, Roman Catholic Bishop ofPortland. -
Spring Committal PrayersApril 24, 2012
Dear Parishioners:
I am writing to you regarding spring burials in the communities served by the Parish of the Precious Blood. A Priest will not be scheduling individual Committal Services for the deceased whose funerals were celebrated during the winter months. The Prayers of Committal were included in the funeral liturgy. We simply do not have enough clergy to cover all the cemeteries we have for the ten communities we serve.
To preside at the committal of one and not another hardly seems fair to the families who have lost loved ones. However, if the deceased has not had a funeral service we will provide prayers at the cemetery.
We will also conduct prayers for the deceased at all cemeteries on Memorial Day weekend as follows:
Saturday, May 26, 2012
5:00 P.M. Stockholm, St. Theresa's, Cemetery
6:30 P.M. N. Caribou, Sacred Heart Cemetery
Sunday, May 27, 2012
10:00 A.M. Portage at the community cemetery (immediately after Mass)
11:45 P.M. Ashland at St. Mark’s Cemetery
12:15 P.M. Ft. Fairfield at St. Denis Cemetery
12:15 P.M. Limestone at St. Louis Cemetery
Monday, May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day
9:15 A.M. Presque Isle at St. Mary’s Cemetery
9:15 A.M. Caribou at Old Holy Rosary Cemetery
10:00 A.M. Caribou at the New Holy Rosary Cemetery
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Jean-Paul Labrie, Pastor -
YOU'RE INVITED!
Been away from the Church?
Thinking about coming back but not sure how?
Not sure about what the Catholic Church teaches anymore?The Parish of the Precious Blood Catholic Community hosts a group for returning Catholics. This group meets weekly for 4-5 weeks several times a year to share stories of faith and support one another. Participants are welcomed by a group of faith-filled Catholics who listen, pray and offer support as together we journey toward a closer relationship with the Lord. This is an opportunity for those who have been away for whatever reason to come back and rediscover the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith. For more information or to register please e-mail us at ppb@portlanddiocese.org or call 498-2536. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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May 20, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMHoly Rosary Catholic Golden Age will meet Sunday, May 20th, 2:00-4:00 PM in the parish center. Anyone 50 years of age and older is welcome. Bring a small gift for a Bingo prize and sandwichs or sweets for lunch. For more information, please call Ginette Rivard at 592-2122 or e-mail gmrvrd@gmail.com -
May 22, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMH.O.P.E.~ Helping Our People Eagerly. (Social Justice Ministries) 6:30 PM-8:00 PM St. Denis rectory conference room in Fort Fairfield. IMPORTANT: We need at least one representative from each Worship Site at this meeting! -
May 24, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMDue to scheduling conflicts there will be two classes this month at Holy Rosary parish center in Caribou. One on Weds., May 16 at 5:30 PM and one on Thurs. May 24 at 7 PM. Please register by the first Friday of the month by calling the rectory during normal business hours at 498-2536. -
May 26, 2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PMA Marriage Preparation Retreat will be held Saturday, May 26 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Christian Life Center in Upper Frenchville. For more information or to register please call 543-6193. -
May 29, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMThe Parish Picnic Planning Committee will meet Tues., May 29th at 6:30 PM in the conference room at St. Mary's Church in Presque Isle to continue planning for the 2nd Annual Parish Picnic. -
May 31, 2012
6:00 PMFr. Jean-Paul Labrie will lead an Evening of Reflection and Training for those currently serving on the Ministry of Prayer, those who wish to serve and those who bring Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins. A Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 PM followed by a light meal in the parish center. A period of reflection and training will follow the meal. Please RSVP by calling Janet Beckwith at 498-2536 or e-mail her at Janet.Beckwith@portlanddiocese.org. -
Jun 2-3, 2012A Celebration of Welcoming, (formally Second Holy Communion) will be held for our newly initiated children at their home churches the weekend of June 2-3. A reception will follow.
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Jun 4, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMThere will be a Church Council meeting at St. Denis rectory Monday, June 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM. All parishioners are welcome. -
Jun 6, 2012
7:00 PM
Please join us for a special celebration of faith, family and friends in honor of our Graduating Seniors at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Main St. in Presque Isle Weds., June 6, 2012 at 7 PM. The Class of 2012 Baccalaureate Service will feature student speakers, speakers for area churches and music by the students. A reception will follow in the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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Jun 7, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSt. Mary's Church Council will meet Thurs., June 7th in the conference room at St. Mary's. All parishioners are encouraged to attend and get involved. -
Jun 10, 2012
9:00 AMMass will be celebrated Sunday June 10th at 9:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Presque Isle. Special recognition will be given to the Graduating Class of 2012. -
Jun 11, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMSt. Catherine's Church Council will meet Mon., June 11th at 6:30 PM at the Church hall in Washburn. All parishioners are encouraged to attend and get involved.
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