Parish of the  Precious Blood

Dear Friends,

I take this opportunity to thank you for continuing to observe the COVID 19 safety protocols. I understand that we all want to
return to normal, however, it is best that we do not let our guard down at church or at home.

I continue to ask that you register for Mass by calling one of the contact persons on page 4 of the bulletin and wear a facemask as you walk in to church.  Also, if your group meets at a church facility, I ask that you submit your plan to me by letter or e-mail stating how you will meet the safety protocols.

Fr. Raj and I are also available for Confession. You can call the rectory to make an appointment during regular business hours. Confession is also available after Mass depending upon whether or not we need to move on to another church for Mass. 

I also want to remind you that although the rectory is not open to the public at this time, we do have staff available to conduct business by phone or e-mail from 9 AM to 3:30 PM,
Mon.– Thurs. except in case of emergencies.

Thank you again for you continued support and patience.
                                                            
                                                                                                            Blessings,

                                                                                                            Fr. Dave    

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 and not knowing until short notice when Fr. Steve and Fr. Prabu were actually leaving, we were unable to plan the kind of farewell they both deserve. We encourage parishioners to send their best wishes to them in a personal card or letter. We are going to miss them both deeply.

Fr. Prabu's new address:

Fr. Arockia Prabu
225 S High St.
Bridgton, ME 04009

Fr. Steve's new address:

Rev. Nehru Stephen Savarayia
24 Washington St.
Augusta, ME 04330

      Click here to access the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Adults.                                            

 

                                                            

                       Click here  to access the Diocesan Code of Ethics (Rev. 2016).

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

     Click here to learn more about    Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine.
   

 
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  * Status as of Sept. 10, 2020

    Total received  $$65,990.   

    We are at 71% of our Goal.      

        1 more gift this week!
 

    24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

        Sat., Sept. 12, 2020 ~ St. Mary's

       Sun., Sept. 13, 2020 ~ St. Mary's
  
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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 NOW OPEN on Tues & Fri. from 9 AM - 1 PM and Sat. from 9 AM-12 PM. You must wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.
 
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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