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Parish of the Precious Blood

December 15, 2019

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

Third Sunday of Advent

Who did you come to see? A version of this question is posed

by Jesus many times in the Gospels. He asks it of Andrew and

John when they begin to follow him. He asks it of Mary

Magdalene in the garden of the resurrection. He asks it in

today’s Gospel. “What did you go out to the desert to see?”

There is something innately human about “seeing.” Animals

have eyes — some with much more powerful vision than our

own — but that’s not the kind of seeing Jesus is talking about.

We could phrase the question several other ways. “What are

you looking for?” “What are you longing for?” “Whom do you

seek?”

It is in seeing for ourselves that our suspicions or hypotheses

are confirmed, that our desires discover their fulfillment, and that

we can rest for a moment in certainty. John the Baptist sought

certainty of Jesus’ identity. “Are you the one who is to come, or

should we look for another?” Jesus sends word to him based on

the testimony of sight, observations of the mighty deeds Jesus

has begun to work. “Go and tell John what you hear and see.”

God recognizes our desire to see. In the Incarnation, the Word

is made flesh. The invisible is made visible. The supernatural is

made manifest in an infant who can do little more than the most

natural of movements as he feeds, cries, sleeps. We don’t need

to wait for Christmas to see God. The work of God is all around

us. Those blinded by sin “regain their sight.” People overcome

backgrounds of poverty and violence to make world-changing

contributions. Addicts grow and heal. Truth is spoken, and

people listen. Let’s pray for the grace to see God’s movement in

our lives this week. How have you seen the work of God?

© Liturgical Publications

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 Susan Lukacs Dean

OUR LADY LAMPS

Wilfred St. Peter

by Josephine

If you would like to have a candle

burned in memory of a loved one

or for a special intention, please

contact the Rectory during

regular business hours,

Mon.– Thurs., 9 AM-3:30 PM

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

In Loving Memory of

LEO CORRIVEAU

by his wife Josie and Family.

In Loving Memory of NORMAN WATSON

by His Wife & Children

In Loving Memory of

ROLAND & LILLIAN BOUCHARD and

SADIE & CECILE JACQUES

by Rena & Family

In Loving Memory of

LINDA PAGE

by Husband Norman & Family

In Loving Memory of

THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF

THE BEAUPRE FAMILY

by Dean & Elaine Beaupre

In Loving Memory of

GLO & CLIFF MARTIN

by Their Children & Their Families

In Loving Memory of

ROLAND & ISABELLE BARON

and DORIS & LOUIS BARON by

Rena, Linda & Freddie

In Loving Memory of

SHAWN BERNARD

by His Dad Charles

In Loving Memory of

LIONEL & FLORICE

LAFERRIERE

by their Loving Family

HOLY ROSARY, CARIBOU

Thurs:

6:30 p.m. ACTS—Women - Dec. 19

7:00 p.m. Burning Bush Group

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 Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019

Saturday, Dec 14: Third Sunday of Advent # 864 (Cycle A) 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Robert Cyr (7th Anniversary) by his loving Wife Dorothy & Familiy 4:00 PM St. Mary ** Xavier Salch (Happy Birthday) by Mary-Helena and Mathew Salch 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** Carroll Steeves by Holy Rosary Hospitality Team, Diane, Gloria, and Elizabeth 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Roland St. Peter by His Loving Wife Leona and Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For the People 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** Intention for Steven McDowell by Mother Eleanor Sunday, Dec 15:Third Sunday of Advent # 864 (Cycle A) 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Shawn Bernard (3rd Anniversary) by His Dad 9:00 AM Our Lady ** Francis Vaillancourt by His Loving Wife 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Beloved Sister Marlene Thibodeau by Bobbie and Dave 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Maurice Saucier (25th Anniversary) by Thelma and Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Parents Fred & Lenore Dubois, and Brother Leo Dubois by Their Loving Daughter and Sister Rose Walker 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Douglas Beahm by His Mother, Bea Beahm Monday, Dec 16: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** For the Health of Mrs. Dash and Mrs. Mcquade (mass rescheduled from 12/5) by M. B. 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Michael Peters by Loving Wife Kara Peters 2:00 PM Leisure Village ** Edwin Packard (10th Anniversary) by (Judy Kenney) Daughters & Family

Tuesday, Dec 17: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Lawrence Lynch by Serge and Laura 8:30 AM St. Denis ** For the health of Kathy Edmonds by her mother Phyllis Barnes

Wednesday, Dec 18: 8:30 AM Holy Rosary ** Susan Lukacs Dean (Birthday) by Mary Beth & Bill Francis and Family

8:30 AM St. Mary ** Soul of Vance Smith by George and Kathy Dionne Thursday, Dec 19: 8:30 AM St. Denis ** Gladys Schwartz by Dave and Sally Armstrong 6:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Jim Belanger by His Loving Wife Deena Friday, Dec 20: 8:30 AM St. Mary ** Francis J. Nadeau (30th Anniversary) by Sister Charlene 10:30 AM Caribou Nursing Home ** Marlene Thibodeau by John and Johnnie Cancelarich Saturday, Dec 21: Fourth Sunday of Advent # 867 (Cycle A) 4:00 PM Holy Rosary ** Ginny & Joe Kelley by Donna & Charlie Barnes 4:00 PM St. Mary ** John Louis Dube with love Bernadette 4:00 PM St. Theresa ** For the People 5:30 PM Sacred Heart ** Patrick Levesque (8th Anniversary) by His Wife and Family 6:00 PM St. Catherine ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by the Parish Family 6:00 PM St. Joseph ** David Caron Jr. by Eleanor Grow and Family Sunday, Dec 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent # 867 (Cycle A) 9:00 AM Holy Rosary ** Gary Malenfant (2nd Anniversary) by his Loving Family 9:00 AM Our Lady ** For all the Souls in Purgatory by the Parish Family 9:00 AM St. Mary ** Joyce Ouillette Theriault by her daughter Anne 10:30 AM St. Mark ** Delvina Wakefield (20 year Anniversary) by Her Loving Family 11:00 AM St. Denis ** Lawrence Lynch (6th Anniversery) by His Wife Mona and Family 11:00 AM St. Louis ** Betty Thibodeau (4th Anniversary) by Her Sisters

Readings for the Week of December 15, 2019

Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Is 35:4]/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [4]/Mt 21:23-27

Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17

Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25

Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25

Friday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38

Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45

Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7c, 10b]/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24

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

Question: With Christmas fast approaching, can you give me some practical tips to prepare myself and my family that will help us stay grounded in what this holiday is really about? With all the commercialism, it’s easy to stray.

Answer: Happy times and events bring fond memories and a renewed sense of love and kinship with others. The anticipation is half the joy of the event itself. The coming of the Lord is that kind of event that people have been looking forward to for generations with fervent hope and desire. It gave them strength and courage as they waited for the coming of the Lord. We know that Christmas is rushed. Sales begin in August and carols blare long before the season begins. Everyone laments the commercial aspects of the season, but as Advent begins, do something to help you be more mindful of the Lord’s coming. Use an Advent wreath, or enthrone the Bible prominently, or read the readings from the Bible assigned to each day. Postpone the tree and decorations until closer to Christmas. Establish new family rituals, customs and prayers that help remind everyone that we are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Fasting, daily Mass, a special celebration of reconciliation, reaching out to those alienated from family or society, and visiting the homebound manifest the love of the Christ Child and the Holy Family. Resist the temptation to rush the season. In his own time and in his own way, God will come. Our task is simply to be watchful and ready.

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H.O.P.E.

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY

The Christmas Basket Project - Volunteers needed to help

on the following dates at Holy Rosary Church

Wed Dec 18 @ 6:30 to organize & set up

Thurs, Dec 19 to help look at expiration dates on food @ 6:00pm

Fri, Dec 20 @ 6:30 pm to assemble boxes

Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:00am to deliver baskets. Anyone interested in delivering

baskets is asked to call Cheryl Bosse at 496-2401

Questions concerning the baskets can be directed to Kim Rohn at

551-2009 or Mary Green at 227-4882.

YOUTH MINISTRY

PPB Youth Ministry sends a BIG Thank You to all who participated in

our Silent Auction. From the donors, to the bidders and everyone in

between. We raised over $1100 for Youth Ministry. These funds will help

our youth attend diocesan events.

High School Youth bus for March for Life

The March For Life is coming up January 23 – 25, 2020 in Washington,

D.C. and we will be making our annual youth pilgrimage to advocate for and

defend the gift of life. Registration is now open and I pray that you will

consider joining us. Space is limited so sign up soon to reserve your spot.

Registration closes on December 20 or when spaces are filled.

Note: participants must register through a parish. Contact me if you are

interested in attending.

Theresa.bonner@portlanddiocese.org or call the office at

764-0161.

CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE

Catholic Golden Age—A Turkey Dinner hosted by Catholic Golden

Age will be held Sunday December 15th in the Parish Center. This is

open to anyone Age 50 or better and is free of charge. Join us at 2 pm to

socialize, play a little Bingo and enjoy a great meal.

Our Lady of the Lake Church in Portage will be holding a

Christmas Choral Concert Sun., Dec. 22nd at the Portage Lake Town Hall

at 2 pm. The Chorus is made up of the Church's choir members and other

members of the Church and community. The cost of admission is by

donation for the concert. The proceeds from this will go toward the

General Fund for the Parish. *This is a date change!

Christian Life Center Calendar

Dec 10 – CLC Retreat Committee Mtg – Van Buren

Dec 14 – advent retreat grades 4-6 (8:30 – 11:30); grades 1-3

(12:30 – 2:00)

Dec 18 – LIFT Gathering

Dec 27-28 - Discerning God’s Divine Direction in my life

Dec 29 – Family Dinner & a Movie ( movie – The Star)

CHOICE WINE—Mass & Renewal of Vows

There will be a Mass and Renewal of vows celebrated at St. Mary’s in

Presque Isle at 3:00 PM Sun., Dec. 15th. The Mass is open to the public.

St. Mary's Giving Tree—Please bring your unwrapped gifts to

church on December 14/15th for the procession of gifts.

Any questions, please see Leah Girardin or Sandra Carrier.

Holy Rosary Christmas Decorating:

Saturday, Dec. 14th at 8 AM Trees Up

Saturday, Dec. 21st at 8 AM Decorating

‘The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ’ ~ A Musical

The Children of St. Denis will

perform a musical drama at

3:45 PM Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th

just prior to the 4 PM Mass at

St. Denis. Parishioners are invited

to come at 3:30 PM to sing

Christmas Carols and enjoy the

children’s play at 3:45 PM.

TUESDAY – DECEMBER 24, 2019 VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS 4:00 PM HOLY ROSARY, Caribou 4:00 PM ST. MARY, Presque Isle 4:00 PM ST. DENIS, Fort Fairfield

4:00 PM ST. THERESA, Stockholm 7:00 PM Our Lady of the Lake, Portage 7:00 PM ST. JOSEPH, Mars Hill 7:00 PM ST. LOUIS, Limestone

7:00 PM ST. CATHERINE, Washburn 9:00 PM SACRED HEART, N. Caribou

WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 25, 2019

CHRISTMAS DAY

9:00 AM ST. MARY, Presque Isle

9:00 AM HOLY ROSARY, Caribou

PARISH OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2019

*SUN. Dec. 15: 1 PM St. Mary, Presque Isle (time change)

SUN. Dec. 15: 2 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou

MON. Dec. 16: 6 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou

TUES. Dec. 17: 6 PM St. Mary, Presque Isle

WEDS. Dec. 18: 6 PM Holy Rosary, Caribou

Thurs. Dec. 19: 6 PM St. Mary, Presque Isle

Third Sunday of Advent

Gaudete Sunday derives its name from the opening prayer of the Mass for this day, where we pray, "Gaudete in Domino

semper" (Rejoice in the Lord always). So in the midst of Advent fasting and devotions, we rejoice because the time we have been

preparing for is almost at hand. You may see rose-colored vestments and additions to the church environment due to this special

Sunday.

A day like this is always good to remind us not to take ourselves too seriously. The life of a Christian is not always easy, but it is one

of joy. If we keep our heads bowed too long, no one will be able to see the smiles on our faces.

The New Evangelization calls us to spread the good news with a joy that can be infectious. I remember being at a Eucharistic

Congress one time where there was a booth set up by an order of sisters promoting vocations. I couldn't help but to take notice of how

much they laughed and how they smiled. I thought, "Who wouldn't want to see what they are about?" Does our joy in the Lord serve

as an invitation for others to seek out Christ?

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A.C.T.S. Core Parish Center or CLC 4th Weds. of month 7:00 PM Mary Ellen Field 498-6779

A.C.T.S. Women Parish Center Dec. 19 Thursdays 6:30 PM Cindy Blanchette 498-2175

Baptismal Prep. Parish Center - Dec. 18 3rd Weds. of month 7:00 PM Deacon Carl Gallagher 498-2536

Baptismal Prep. St. Mary’s, P.I. As Needed 6:00 PM Hilary Blanchard 712-9408

Blanket Ministry Parish Center, Caribou Mondays 12 PM-3 PM Ruth Gahagan 492-1960

Burning Bush Prayer Group Prayer Room, Caribou Thursdays 6:30 PM Yvette Legassie 498-3675

Catholic Golden Age Parish Center - Dec. 15 Sundays-once/month 2:00 PM Ginette Rivard 592-2122

Choice Wine St. Mary’s, P.I. - Dec. 15 Sundays 1:00—2:30 PM Theresa Bonner 764-0161

Daniel Deschaine Danny04769@hotmail.

com

CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE Holy Rosary Parish Even Months 6:00 PM Vacant

Daughters of Isabella Parish Center , Caribou 1st Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mary Ellen Field 498-6779

Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Weds. of month 6:00 PM Annette Hull 476-5039

Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall, P.I. 2nd Thurs. of month 6:30 PM Cheryl Demerchant 768-1587

Followers of the Cross Parish Center, Caribou 1st Sat. of the Month 9:30 AM Martha Alexander 551-4525

PPB FAITH FORMATION Parish Center – Last Mon. of month 5:30 PM Jennifer T. Sweetser 768-1199

H.O.P.E. SOCIAL ACTION Parish Center—Dec. 9 3rd Mon. of month 6:00 PM Pamela Murchison 492-6641

JH/HS Youth Ministry St. Mary’s, Presque Isle Sundays 1:00-2:30 PM Theresa Bonner 764-0161

K. of C. #1753 K. of C. Hall,

Ft. Fairfield

Thursdays 5:30 PM Sean Bernard

Tony Levesque

227-0822

473-7338

K. of C. #1870 K. of C. Hall, Caribou 2nd Weds. of month 6:00 PM Todd Pelletier 227-5105

K. of C. #2524 K. of C. Hall, P.I. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tues. 7:00 PM Dan Lalonde 325-9137

K. of C. #2851 St. Louis, Limestone 1st & 3rd Tues. 6:00 PM Earl Lambrecht 325-4796

K. of C. 4th Degree #350 K. of C. Hall, Ft. Fairfield 2nd Tues. of month 5:30 PM Dave Armstrong 472-6000

Ladies of St. Anne Holy Rosary— Dec. 14 2nd Tues. of month 5:30 PM Elizabeth Care Long 493-1083

Ladies of St. Anne St. Louis, Limestone 3rd Tues. of month 6:00 PM Norma Lambrecht 325-4796

Ladies of St. Anne Sacred Heart, N. Caribou 4th Tues. of month 6:00 PM Leona St. Peter 498-8225

Men’s Faith Sharing Group Parish Center, Caribou 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:00-8:00 PM Dr. Jim Savage

Tom Goetz

551-6665

896-5675

Our Lady of Snows Sodality St. Mark, Ashland Weds., Sept.—Dec. 6:30 PM Mary Ellen Chasse 435-6649

PPB Bldgs & Grounds Holy Rosary - Jan. 14 Bi-monthly -2nd Tues. 6:00 PM Rodney Bourgoine 455-4785

PPB Cemetery Council Holy Rosary – Mar. 25 5 times per year 5:30 PM Michael Tardif 492-2614

PPB FINANCE COUNCIL Holy Rosary - Jan. 28 4th Tues. of month 6:00 PM Mark Bouchard 498-2237

PPB PASTORAL COUNCIL Holy Rosary - Jan. 30 4th Thurs. of month 6:00 PM Dr. James Savage 551-6665

Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Center 2nd Sat.. of month 9:00 AM Dot Cyr/Diane Saucier 493-7709 / 895-3549

492-4261

That Man Is You Parish Center Weekly—Saturdays 6:30-8:00 AM Steve Gagnon

Bob Leblanc

768-0433

498-2053

TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly Parish Center Weekly—Thursdays 4:00-6:00 PM Janice Cote 498-8588

RCIA Holy Rosary, Caribou Sunday after Mass 10:00 AM Tom Goetz 896-5675

RCIA St. Denis, Ft. Fairfield Friday 6:30 PM Todd Ellis 551-4696

RCIA St. Louis, Limestone Sunday 9:00 AM Vacant

RCIA St. Mary, P.I. Sunday 10:00 AM Hilary Blanchard 712-9408

Women’s Bible Study Parish Center Mondays 6:00 PM Julie Cook 493-1244

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY Holy Rosary - Dec. 12 Quarterly - 2nd Thurs. 6:00 PM Mary Ellen Field 498-6779

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Up Coming Second Collections:

Dec. 15 Building Fund

Dec. 22 H.O.P.E.

Dec. 29 Faith Formation

Parish Financial Stewardship

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Financial Blessings

July 1, 2019 - December 5, 2019

Last Week’s Collection: $ 10,261 Last Year: $ 10,640

Collections Year to Date: $ 322,703 Last Year: $ 334,383

Weekly Average: $ 14,668 Last Year: $ 14,538

WeShare Year-To-Date: $ 36,850 (included in weekly collection)

COLLECTION: COSTS: +/-

Faith Formation: $ 10,040 $ 11,880 - $ 3,743

H.O.P.E. : $ 10,098 $ 3,887 + $ 5,609

Fuel Fund: $ 17,631 $ 10,659 + $ 5,254

Maintenance Fund: $ 16,482 $ 37,151 - $ 20,716

For the months of November and December, CatholicCent round-ups

will benefit the Christmas Basket Project .

The Parish of the Precious Blood has

openings for sextons at both Sacred

Heart and St. Denis Churches. Duties

include general cleaning and light

maintenance as well as snow removal

from walkways. If interested, please

contact Martha at the Parish

Business Office 498-2536.

The Parish of the Precious Blood has a 3 bedroom house

for rent in North Caribou. All utilities, snow plowing,

trash removal and mowing are included. For more in-

formation, please contact the Business Office at

498-2536.

Have you signed up for our Online Giving

yet? If not just go to www.theppb.org. click

on the ‘Donate Now’ tab at the top of the

page to get started. Need help to get set up

call us at 498-2536.