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MASS SCHEDULE
*MASS SCHEDULE*
Jan. 3 - 10, 2021 -
BULLETIN
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January 10, 2021
The Baptism of the Lord Dear Friends,
We had no idea this time last year what a crazy, difficult, tragic year 2020 would turn out to be, and now as we enter the New Year, we can only hope in faith that the coming months will bring good-ness, peace and healing.
For us who like to plan ahead and organize our lives as neatly and predictably as possible, it’s hard to accept that we don’t know what the future holds.I have always struggled with James 4:13-17, where we are admonished not to make plans for the future with arrogant confidence. I like making plans. I find comfort in figuring out when to do what and what should come next. But James reminds us to be careful not to boast of our schemes and strategies. Instead, we should say, “If it is the Lord’s will.”
That is good advice and wise council. It is Biblical truth that we should follow. It takes humility
and a submissive heart to entrust our plans for the future to God’s will.We need to embrace the hope that life will soon return to normal, trusting we will be able to resume our church and family traditions in the coming year. We need that hope; it is good for our hearts.
In another way, though, we need to remember the wisdom of James and submit our plans to God’s will. We could not have predicted what 2020 would bring, and the same goes for 2021 and beyond. We can pray for a better year ahead.
It takes real faith to say, “If it is the Lord’s will…” and to trust that God is going to lead us through whatever comes next. So, let us pray for a good year, for healing and peace in our nation, for God’s blessing over His church, and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Blessings,
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WHO TO CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT MASS
CHURCH MASS CONTACT NUMBER WHEN TO CALL TIME TO CALL St. Mary 4:00 PM Sat. Theresa Fowler 227-4390 Mon. – Thurs. 6:00-9:00 PM Leah Girardin 764-6226 Mon. – Thurs. 6:00-9:00 PM 9:00 AM Sun. Theresa Fowler 227-4390 Mon. - Thurs. 6:00-9:00 PM Leah Girardin 764-6226 Mon. – Thurs. 6:00-9:00 PM St. Joseph 6:00 PM 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 Call Anytime St. Mark 10:30 AM Sun. Chris Grover 435-2591 Using Calling Tree Our Lady 9:00 AM Sun. Corrine Routhier 227-0819 Call 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 -
ONLINE MASSESParish of the Precious Blood, Caribou
Viewers can visit www.facebook.com/pg/portlanddiocese.org and participate in Masses Mon., Tues. and Fri. at 8:30 a.m. and Weds. at 6:00 p.m. , Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 a.m.Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland
Viewers can visit www.ladyofhopemaine.org and participate in Masses from St. Pius X Church in Portland on Mondays through Fridays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., and Sundays at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The parish has added an additional livestreamed Mass at 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. This Mass is livestream only (church will not be open to public for this Mass).
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth
Viewers can visit www.facebook.com/ParishOfTheHolyEucharist and participate in Masses from Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m.; and Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor
Viewers can visit https://stpaulbangor.me/watch-mass-live or www.facebook.com/StPaulBangor and participate in Masses from St. Mary Church in Bangor on Mondays through Fridays at 8:30 a.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. They can also participate in Masses from St. John Church in Bangor on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
“Word on Fire”
Daily Mass will be offered from Bishop Barron’s chapel at 8:15 a.m. each day. www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass.
TELEVISION/ONLINE
EWTN-TV
Viewers can participate in daily Masses at 8 a.m. and noon, seven days a week, and at 7 p.m. every day but Sunday. The Masses are broadcast over the air and online (www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live). The Masses are also archived at the site.
CatholicTV
CatholicTV also broadcasts Masses at 9:30 a.m. each day over the air and online (www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass). The Masses are also archived at the site.
RADIO
Relevant Radio
Listeners can participate in Masses each day at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. as well as Sundays at 10 a.m. on Relevant Radio. The network is available on a variety of platforms:- on 106.7 FM in Portland, 105.7 FM in Springvale/Sanford, 97.5 FM in Fort Kent, 90.3 FM in Bangor, 89.7 FM in Bath/Brunswick, 89.5 FM in Augusta, and 1390 AM in northern Maine;
- at www.relevantradio.com/listen; or
- on smartphones by downloading the Relevant Radio app.
In addition, the Diocese of Portland is offering a number of resources to assist you in participating in Mass from home.
GIVE US THIS DAY
Give Us This Day is centered on the Word of God and provides a relevant and trustworthy understanding of Scripture, including daily Mass texts. To access the resources for free, visit www.giveusthisday.org/digital.
MAGNIFICAT
Magnificat is honored to provide complimentary access to its online version and resources to help people pray from home. To access the resources for free, visit https://us.magnificat.net/free.
USCCB
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides the daily readings along with reflections and other materials. To access the resources for free, visit www.usccb.org/bible/readings. In addition, the USCCB is offering prayers and resources for engagement during this difficult time at “Catholic Current.” Explore the materials for free at www.catholiccurrent.org/covid19.
“We pray for all those affected by the novel coronavirus, those in the service of providing health care, and the common good,” said Bishop Deeley. “May we find strength in the community the Lord gives us. May it remind us of His presence in our lives. And may we always know that trusting in the Lord Jesus will help us bring God’s mercy and love into the world through our care for one another.”
A public announcement will be made when the temporary suspension of Masses concludes.
For more information, contact Dave Guthro, Communications Director for the Diocese of Portland, at (207) 321-7810 or dave.guthro@portlanddiocese.org.
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Reading I Heb 5:1-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4Gospel Mk 2:18-22
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CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
Click here to access the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Adults.
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CODE OF ETHICS (REV. 2016)
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Follow this link to access a variety of useful material and resources including:
· Details about the Office of Child & Youth Protection and the
Protecting God’s Children program· A variety of safe environment forms and applications for parishes, parents, schools, employees and volunteers
· How to file a sexual abuse report
· Information about the Office of Professional Responsibility
· Diocesan policies on counseling assistance
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Links
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catholic Young Adult Ministry of Maine
- Catholic Youth Ministry of Maine
- Dailyscripture.net
- Divine Office
- Dynamic Catholic
- Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine
- Nathan's "Biblical Catholicism"
- New American Bible
- REBUILT
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
- The Porn Effect
- The Presence Radio
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Vatican
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**BACKGROUND CHECKS**
If you are a Volunteer in the Parish, please login to WWW.VIRTUS.ORG and make sure your background documents are up to date. There are certain documents that expire every
5 years. If you don't have an account yet, they will help you set one up.
THE VIRTUS toll-free phone number for online assistance and questions:
1-888-847-8870
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prayer for priests ~ 2021
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*livestream LITURGIES*
The Epiphany of the Lord
Jan. 3, 2021 ~ Holy Rosary
**LIVESTREAMED MASSES**
PERMISSION TO PODCAST /LIVESTREAM THE MUSIC OBTAINED FROM CHRISTIAN COPYRIGHT LICENSING INTERNATIONAL, LICENSE #48409215. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. -
CONFESSION
If you wish to make an appointment to have your Confession heard please call 498-2536 during normal business hours, Mon.-Thurs. from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. -
2020 Catholic Appeal status
Total received $71,505
We are at 77% of our Goal.
283 Gifts total
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS &cancellations
With the exception of Holy Rosary, all Worship Sites will have tape or markers at 6 ft. intervals down the center isle of the Church. Parishioners will process down the center isle to receive Holy Communion keeping a 6 foot distance from each other at all times. The Priest and Eucharistic Ministers will not be going out to the parishioners unless they are disabled.
At Holy Rosary Church, Eucharistic Ministers will bring Communion to the parishioners.
Eucharistic Ministers will help distribute Holy Communion to up to 50 parishioners on the weekends.
Church Council members should take responsibility for implementing these protocols at their respective Worship sites.
DAILY MASS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED 8:30 AM MON. TUES. AND FRI.. 6:00 PM ON WEDS. LOG ON TO THE PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE TO VIEW.SUNDAY MASS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED AT 4 PM SATURDAY AND 9 AM SUNDAY. LOG ON TO THE PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE TO VIEW.
The rectory offices in Caribou and Presque Isle remain CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice. There will be minimal staff on hand to answer the telephone. Staff will be required to complete their work from home if possible.
Please do not come to the rectory to conduct business.
Conduct any business you have with the Parish by telephone or e-mail.
If you have an emergency and need a Priest, please call the rectory in Caribou at
498-2536 or Presque Isle at 768-3671. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
For now the following protocols are in place:
No Individual prayer in the church at this time.
There will be NO public suppers, social gatherings of any kind until further notice.
All Church groups, prayer groups, committees and councils will meet via Zoom OR SUBMIT A PLAN TO THE PASTOR FOR HOW YOU WILL MEET ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND SANITIZE AFTER.
Special arrangements for Baptismal Preparation are available by calling the rectory at 498-2536.
The Good Sam Thrift Store in Caribou is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Faith Formation classes
Parish of the Precious Blood is excited to announce that we will be offering a NEW faith formation program called "Family Catechesis" starting in September. This is a bi-monthly program that is more streamlined than previous programs and allows for flexibility to fit the dynamics of individual families. However, we are in need of site coordinators for Holy Rosary, St. Mary's and St. Denis to be part of a core team. You will be working with dedicated and seasoned catechists and will be given direction from our parish catechetical leader on the lessons for each month . Gatherings will be bi-monthly and last for one hour each. If you are interested in being part of this team and helping this program to grow, please contact Fr. Dave at 498.2536 or
Stella at 554.7086.
All Faith Sharing Groups meeting on Church property are cancelled unless you SUBMIT A PLAN TO THE PASTOR FOR HOW YOU WILL MEET ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND SANITIZE AFTER.
These protocols may change as new information becomes available.
Please keep each other in prayer and also pray for those who become ill and those who will care for them.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this national emergency. Our adherence to these protocols has a direct impact on the ability of our healthcare workers to manage the response to this pandemic.Let’s all do our part to help them.
Be assured of our prayers,
Fr. Dave & Fr. Raj -
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