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St. John of the Cross Catholic Cluster

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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

[email protected]

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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ST. PETER CHANEL �

174 Main St., Van Buren, ME 04785

Parish Office - 868-2718

[email protected]

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Fr. James Plourde

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Fr. Antony Alexander Maria Doss, HGN

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Rev. Mr. Donald R. Clavette

Rev. Mr. Rodney Deschaine

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Greg Cyr

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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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Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Mass Schedule �

St. Peter Chanel Mass Schedule�

Our Lady of the Valley Mass Schedule�

Saturday, October 19 Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues

4:00pm SL: Bernard Bosse by James & Judy Bouchard

Sunday, October 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

10:30am SA: Bertrand Collins by Family

4:00pm SJ: Valere & Louis Chamberland by Rodney & Judy

Chamberland

Monday, October 21

6:00pm SA: Bernard Bosse by Jeannine Bosse

Tuesday, October 22 St. John Paul II

8:30am SJ: Gilles Dugal by Tom & Bess Roy

Wednesday, October 23 NO MASS / St. John of Capistrano

Thursday, October 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret

6:00pm SL: Roger Dumais by Wife & Family

Friday, October 25 NO MASS

Saturday, October 26

4:00pm SL: Carmen Guerrette (1st Anniv) by Children


10:30am SA: Deceased Relatives of Mike & Pat Jalbert

4:00pm SJ: Marie Brown Ayotte by James Ayotte


4:00pm ST: Mark Cyr by Family

6:00pm SG: Emile & Elise Morin & Deceased Brothers & Sisters by

Gerard & Benita Ouellette


8:30am ST: Memorial Mass (listing on last page)

11:00am SD: Leona Schultz by a Friend

Monday, October 21

8:30am ST: Gerard Wilfred Soucy by George & Rose Marie

Tuesday, October 22 St. John Paul II

9:00am-5:45pm ST: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

6:00pm ST: Yvette Pelletier by Family

Wednesday, October 23 St. John of Capistrano

8:30am SD: Gerard Gervais by Sister, Agatha Scott

Thursday, October 24 NO MASS / St. Anthony Mary Claret

Friday, October 25

1:30pm CV: George Dugal by Dolores & Charles Dugal

No Mass at Ridgewood Estates


4:00pm ST: Enoil & Rachel St. Onge by Cliff & Verna

6:00pm SG: Cecile Fongemie by Roland Fongemie


8:30am ST: Dr. Kenneth McIntosh by Donna McIntosh

11:00am SD: Martha Beaupre (1st Anniv) by Omer, Muriel & Family

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NOTRE DAME DU 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

RDG - Ridgewood SJMC - St. Joseph Memory Care

HVM - High View MH - Montfort Heights


4:00pm SB/SR: Steve & Lilly Perreault by Gil & Kim Lajoie


8:00am SJ: Jeannine Cyr by Jeanne Rioux

9:15am SB/SR: Edwina Blier by Gerald

Monday, October 21

6:00pm SB/SR: Cecile Doucette by Alphy, John & Paul

Tuesday, October 22 NO MASS / St. John Paul II

Wednesday, October 23 St. John of Capistrano

6:00pm SB/SR: Andre Castonguay by his Family

6:30pm - 7:30pm - Eucharistic Adoration & Reconciliation

Thursday, October 24 NO MASS / St. Anthony Mary Claret

Friday, October 25

10:00am BVM: Our Lady of the Rosary by Joseph & Connie Cote


4:00pm SB/SR: Verna Ouellette by Nathan & Family


8:00am SJ: Beecher King by Vi & Family

9:15am SB/SR: Agathe Chabre by Scott & Doreen Ayotte

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St. David, St. Gerard�Mt. Carmel/Grand Isle, St. Thomas Aquinas/Madawaska�

LAMP FOR THE UNBORN BURNS FOR:

St. David - for the Unborn by a Parishioner

St. Gerard - for Jackson by Terry Ouellette

ST. GERARD SANCTUARY LAMP BURNS IN OCTOBER FOR:

Jeannette Chasse by Louise Chasse

Worship & Spirituality�

Parish Life�

Finance & Administration �

Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Financial Update

Offertory: July 1, 2018 to October 6, 2019

Budget: $100,962 Actual: $94,043 Under Anticipated: -$6,918

Amount given Weekly goal

St. David $1,832 $1,958

St. Gerard $974 $1,231

St. Thomas Aquinas $4,218 $4,023

Weekly Totals $7,024 $7,212

Census/Dime: $4,526.25

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION EVERY TUESDAY

at St. Thomas Aquinas Church from 9am – 5:45pm.

This week’s intention: For all who are struggling with

physical and mental wellbeing, and also for our area businesses

and their workforces.

4TH DEGREE SUPPER MEETING: Monday, October 21st;

Rosary at 5:30pm, supper at 6pm followed by meeting.

ST. GERARD LADIES OF ST. ANNE: It’s that time again for our

Annual Chicken Stew & Pie Bake Sale on Sunday, October 27th.

We will need your help again in baking pies for our sale.

HARVEST MEAL & AUCTION: Saturday, November 2nd the

Madawaska Knights of Columbus Hall. This is open to the

public. Meal at 5:30pm followed by auction. Pre-sale of tickets

only! Tickets available from Rose Marie Sullivan, 728-4989;

Raymonde Corriveau, 728-7024; Martha Dufour, 728-4688; Lee

St. Onge, 728-4346 and Della Schlicher, 895-3459.

DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PRAYER LINE: If you are in need

of prayers for you or a loved one, the Daughters of Isabella can

help through the Prayer Line. This is open to anyone – not only

for members. To add a name to the prayer line, contact Lorraine

Talbot, 316-7035.

SECOND COLLECTION � October 19/20

World Mission Sunday Propagation of the Faith�

2019 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Goal: $39,406: Total pledges to date: $35,860

(91% of goal) with 196 households participating.

2018 CATHOLIC APPEAL

Goal: $37:553: Total pledges: $35,771 (95% of

goal) with 178 households participating.

††REST IN PEACE�

Please pray for those who have died and for their families:

† Lucille Dionne, 97, who passed away on October 8th.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION �

Community Events �

PRAY FOR OUR SICK�

Rosanne Chasse, Roger Ayotte, Lorette Chasse, Gene Lavoie,

Bernice Martin, Joel Albert, Odette Pelletier, Brenda Levesque,

James Lavoie, Michael Rossignol, Todd Thibeault and Rina Collin.

To add a name call 728-7135.

ST. GERARD/MT CARMEL LADIES OF ST. ANNE CHICKEN STEW

LUNCH & PIE BAKE SALE: Sunday, October 27th from 11am to in the

St. Gerard Church Hall. Chicken Stew is all you can eat. Dessert will be

provided. Cost: $7/Adults. Children under 12: $4. Take outs available.

KITCHEN PARTY: Sunday, October 27th from 1-3pm at the Grand Isle

Community Center. Everyone is invited. Free admission and free

refreshments. Join us for a few hours of fun with fun loving people.

Sponsored by the Greater Grand Isle Historical Society. FMI contact

Gerald at 895-6949.

GREATER GRAND ISLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING:

Sunday, November 3rd at the Grand Isle Community Center. Chicken

stew will be served from 11am to 12:30pm. Advance tickets are $7.00;

$8.00 at the door. All you can eat. Everyone is invited. A brief meeting

will follow the meal. Museum will be open to visitors after the meeting.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

GATHERING for YEAR 1 & 2�

Sunday, October 20th / 4�6pm �

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall�

Theme: Plugging your Family into the WORD�

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4�5 pm: Fr. Plourde will present the adult por%on;

Children will have separate classes.�

5�6pm: Family Potluck �

FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, October 22nd at

6:30pm in the Pastor’s Conference room.

MASS FOR ALL SOULS�

Tuesday, November 5th

St. Thomas Aquinas Church / 6:00 p.m.

In conjunction with Daughters of Isabella,

Knights of Columbus, Legionnaire and Auxiliary,

Firefighters, Homeland Security, Ladies of St. Anne

and parishioners of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel.

Please try to attend this beautiful Mass

where candles are lit for all the deceased

members of each group and parish.

PRAYER LINE CONTACTS

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

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

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St. Agatha, St. Joseph/Sinclair, St. Luce/Frenchville, St. Michael Chapel �

Our Lady of the Valley Financial Updates


Budget: $53,846 Actual: $55,772 Over Anticipated: $1,926

Amount Given Weekly Goal

Weekly Totals $3,523 $4,703

This Year Last Year

Average Collections $3,984 $3,817

Community Events�

Sacramental Life�

SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION / CONFESSIONS

Mondays at St. Agatha: After 6pm Mass

Thursdays at St. Luce: After 6pm Mass

Parish Life�

SANCTUARY LAMP: Burns this week:

St. Luce: Harold, Denis, Donald, Martine, Gerry Ouellette &

Donald Shields by Family


Goal: $20,918: Total pledges to date: $10,475 (50% of



Goal: $20,424: Total pledges: $12,614 (62% of


41ST ANNUAL STE-AGATHE HISTORICAL BREAKFAST

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Wisdom High School Cafeteria

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Adults: $8.00 Students: $5.00

SENIOR LUNCHES

Sinclair: Monday, October 21st at 11:30 a.m.

Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Frenchville: Monday, November 4th at 11:30 a.m.

Menu: Turkey

PROJECT GRAD CLASS OF 2020 SPAHETTE FEED FUNDRAISER

Sunday, October 27th

10:30am to 12 Noon

Wisdom High School Cafeteria

Cost: $10/plate

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING APPLICATIONS

Montfort Heights in St. Agatha, ME is accepting applications for

subsidized housing. For more information contact Eric Fruge at

207-543-6325, 384 Main St., St. Agatha, ME 04772

or by email at [email protected].

MEDICARE PART D

Medicare Part D clinics will be given in the St. John Valley during the

months of October, November & December. These clinics are intended

to help local residents determine if they qualify for the Medicare saving

plan and to discuss the details of the plans. Changes can be made

between October 15 and December 7th. You must make an

appointment by calling 778-6565, ext. 460. Clinics are 9am-3pm.

St. Agatha: Library November 5th and November 26th.

Madawaska: NMMC Pharmacy, October 30th & November 14th.

HELP!� We are looking for a volunteer to cover office hours on

Tuesdays at the St. Agatha Rectory. The hours are 9am - 12

noon. We will train you. We could also use one or two

substitutes to cover office hours when needed. If you can help

call the office in St. Agatha at 543-7447. Thanks! Fr. Jim

MASS HOUR CHANGE �

With Fr. Raj’s departure we will no longer be able to offer

three Masses at 4pm in our Cluster.

Therefore, beginning Saturday, November 9th, Mass at

St. Luce will be at 6 p.m. and on all Saturdays thereafter.

SECOND COLLECTION � October 19/20

World Mission Sunday�Propagation of the Faith�

LADIES OF SAINT ANNE

The St. Agatha Ladies of Saint Anne will be

meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m.

in the basement of the St. Agatha Rectory.

All members are invited to attend.

WORSHIP & SPIRITUALITY MEETING

Tuesday October 29th, 6p.m. at the rectory hall

MASS FOR ALL SOULS �

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH�

You can purchase a candles that evening in memory of your

deceased loved ones. Bring a picture of your love ones and we

will place them it front of the altar before Mass.

NO ADORATION THAT EVENING

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St. Bruno�St. Remi Church/Van Buren, St. Joseph Church/Hamlin & Borderview Nursing Home �

BULLETIN MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF:

Finance & Administration�


Goal: $14,190: Total pledges: $6,797 (48% of



Goal: $14,997: Total pledges to date: $10,020

(67% of goal) with 55 households participating.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!�

�� We are looking for someone or a team to do Youth Ministry in

the Parish.

�� We are looking for someone or a team to be in charge of

decorating the Church for High Feasts like Christmas, Easter,

Advent, Lent and on special occasions.

If anyone can help us out with these tasks please

contact Fr. Jim or the parish office.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: will be held in the St.

Bruno Meeting room on Monday, October 21

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at 6:30pm.

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ADULT SERVERS NEEDED: We are in need of some adult

servers for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Masses. You

would be scheduled roughly once or twice a month to serve.

We will train you and will accommodate you for scheduling.

If you are interested or have any questions please call the parish

office or talk to Fr. Jim.

Faith Formation News�

Donations for Children’s Bibles: The office of Faith Formation

would like to purchase Children’s Bibles for use with the children

during class. Donations towards their purchase will gratefully be

accepted. The cost is $30.00 each. An offering can be made in

your name, or in memory of a loved one and will be noted in each

Bible. Donations will be accepted at the Parish office, or can be

placed in the collection basket in a plain envelope with a note of

intention.

ST. BRUNO-ST. REMI CHURCH SPONSORS

BREAD & WINE SPONSOR / IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Yvette Nadeau by her Family

SANCTUARY LAMP SPONSOR / IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Raymond Lebel by Gloria “Bea” Cote & Family

WANTED: Bread & Wine & Sanctuary Lamp Sponsors:

There are currently available dates* for the second half of the 2019

& for the 2020 new year for Bread & Wine ($25) and *Sanctuary

Lamp ($15) sponsors.

Please consider coming into the office to reserve your dates

and memorialize a family member while helping to defer

Parish costs. Thank you for your consideration. God Bless.

St. Peter Chanel Parish Financial Updates


Budget: $38,581 Actual: $37,648 Under Anticipated: -$933

Amt. Given $2,509 Wkly Goal $2,756

Average Collection: This yr. $2,689 Last yr. $2,784

Marquis & Cyr Families

by

Ray & Judy Marquis

Clarence & Rosaire

Boutot by Carline &

Gaetan Dube

Joseph Gibson

by

Lina & Family

Our Deceased

Parents

by Steve & Marilyn

Blessed Virgin Mary

for a favor obtained by

a Parishioner C.L.

Reno Thibodeau

by

Therese Charron

Tardif, Parent & Young

Families by

Ron & June & Family

Deceased Members

of the Madore &

Cormier Families by

Bea & Family

St. Pierre & Marquis

Families by

Paul & Helen St. Pierre

Gilberte Thibodeau

by

Lina & Family

Tom, Omerine

& Dan Smith by

Their Family

Kim Beaulieu

by

Mom, Dad & Family

Cote & Beaulieu Families

by

Bridget Cote & Family

Lajoie & Madore

Families by Steven &

Marilyn

Alfred, Dorea &

Russell Marquis

by Wayne & Alice

Leonard & Doris Ouellette

& Diane Brady

by the Ouellette Family

Phil Dufour

by

Cindy & Family

Gervaise Lapierre

by

Bob & Family

Berube & Deeves Families

by

Diane Deeves

Robert Deeves

by his wife,

Diane Deeves

AVAILABLE

St. Peter Chanel Outreach Committee News�

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Food Pantry News:

Please note that the SPC Outreach Community Cupboard located

near the pantry (behind the thrift shop) has items donated by

community members and businesses. Pantry/USDA rules do not

allow the pantry to supply the cupboard. This resource is in place for

people who have an immediate need.

It is not a stop and shop service. Thank you to all donors!

Next Regular Distributions 10/31 (yes Halloween)

1-3pm for Shoppers

Never hesitate to call for emergencies:

Please be clear if leaving message.

Dan 868-5707, Nancy 868-5324, Norm 498-9570.

Serving Van Buren, Cyr Plantation & Hamlin

CHARLEMANGE CARD PARTY

OCTOBER 20 AT ST.BRUNO-ST.REMI CHURCH HALL

Doors open at noon, starting from 1-4pm. Donation of $6.

Cone one, come all and enjoy an afternoon of fun with

friends and neighbors!

Matt 25:40 “Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one

of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”�

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

ST. THOMAS GIFT SHOP�

St. Thomas Aquinas Church Basement

Hours: Monday to Thursday � 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.�

Friday � 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Call 728�4346/316�8062 Lee�

"Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; unite

my heart to fear Your name. Psalm 86:11 �

Remember to come see us when you start your

Christmas shopping!! �

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GIFTS: "JOY Nativity" Beautiful 17.25" High Nativity Scene - will by

the "center of attention" wherever it is being displayed. Nativity stands

in the skirt of this beautiful angel! Makes a wonderful gift for anyone

who remembers that Christmas is the feast of Jesus' Coming!

ROSARIES: Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Rosary - Beautiful rosary

(colors) for anyone!! $19.98

CRUCIFIX: Tomaso Ornate Crucifixes - available in 8" & 10".

Beautifully hand painted Resin. $20 & $25.

PALLET PICTURE FRAMES: 12" X 15" - Remembrance of Loved

Ones Inscribed: Your Life was a Blessing, Your memory a Treasure,

You are Loved beyond words and Missed beyond Measure. Has a clip

on it to attach a photo. A beautiful way to remember a departed loved

one. $17.95

BOOKS: “SAINTS AT HEART" How Fault-Filled, Problem Prone,

Imperfect People Like Us Can Be Holy by: Bert Ghezzi

Bert Ghezzi reveals the surprising, true stories of ordinary people

whose passionate relationship with God caused their lives to radiate

light, love, and joy. Each engaging story of a real-life saint presents the

core message of the person's life and highlights an important spiritual

path that others can follow today. $14.99

FOR KIDS: “WHERE IS JESUS?" A lift-the-flap book for the young -

Young ones look for Jesus at different times in His ministry. $12.95

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Gift Certificates are Always available!!�

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REMEMBER A BOOK IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!!�

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CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER�

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK�

LAVALLEE YOUTH MINISTRY �

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS �

October 20: Fall Fest for High School /

No Middle School Meeting

October 27: High School / Theology at Tim’s (Dave Wheaton)

Middle School - 6pm Meeting

November 3: Meeting

November 9/10: Craft Fair (everyone is asked to participate)

November 15-17: Journey for HS - No MS meeting

MEN ACTS RETREAT�

All men are invited to join other Catholics for a spiritually

uplifting weekend at an ACTS retreat. The men’s retreat will be

held on November 14-17. It will be held at the Christian Life

Center on 444 U.S. Route 1 in Frenchville. To access a

registration form, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/

files/ACTSApplication.pdf. FMI, contact Mary Ellen Field, ACTS

Core Director, at (207) 999-2378 or [email protected]

SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE�

To the Holy Land & Jordan�

April 14�25, 2020�

Cost: $3145 (Canadian Funds) �

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Featuring: Nazareth-Cana-Mt. Tabor-Capernaum-

Tabgha-Mt. of Beatitudes Caesarea-Haifa-

Bethlehem-Mt. of Olives-Jericho-Jerusalem-Ein Karem Masada-

Qumran-Dead Sea-Mt Nebo-Madaba-Petra

Tour leader: Marie Desjardins [email protected]

Spiritual Director: Fr. Alex

A Deposit of $400 guarantees you a spot!

PROTECING GOD’S CHILDREN SESSION�

Saturday, October 26th

9am - 12 noon

St. Thomas Center

For anyone who is new at volunteering in

the parish who comes in contact

with children, this is a must! Please

contact the office at 728-7135 to register!

ATTENTION CLUSTER 2

MEMBERS

AND VOLUNTEERS!

Parish Council, Finance Council,

Staff, CLI Writing Team, and those

involved in any way with the Mass,

are invited with their spouses, to a:

Potluck Supper (bring your favorite dish)

and

Important Presentation by Fr. Plourde.

This will take place on Sunday, October 27th at

St. David Church Hall, beginning with supper at

5:30pm and will conclude around 7pm. Please

make an effort to attend.

Fr. Plourde

ROMEO AND JULIET by W. Shakespeare will be staged in Lille at the

Musée culturel du Mont-Carmel on Thursday evening, October 24th, at

7:30pm. No admission charge.

CABIN FEVER RELIEVER: Friday, November 1st at the Madawaska

Senior Center from 6-8pm. Music by: Mitch & Dan Duo

MEDICARE PART D: Medicare Part D clinics will be given in the St.

John Valley during the months of October, November & December.

Changes can be made between October 15 and December 7th.

You must make an appointment by calling 778-6565, ext. 460. Clinics

are 9am-3pm. St. Agatha: Library November 5th and November 26th.

Madawaska: NMMC Pharmacy, October 30th & November 14th.

GOSPEL MEDITATION: October 20, 2019 29th Sunday in OT

“Render a just decision for me against my adversary.” Today’s

Gospel features a persistent widow who ekes out justice from a

notoriously cold-hearted judge. Why does she win the day?

“Because the widow keeps bothering me.” Jesus’

recommendation to the disciples is to be persistent in prayer,

because surely God the Father is far more attuned to their needs

than this judge. If only it were that easy, right? We’ve all experienced

the unanswered prayer, the silence after our cries. When this

continues, sometimes it can be difficult to have faith in God or

believe He answers prayers. It can be easy to lapse into a sense of

His distance. We want Him to do something “fair,” which — in our

limited view — typically means that something works out in our favor.

There are, of course, many legitimate cries for justice. We live in a

fallen world filled with flawed human beings. We hurt each

other, sometimes grievously, and our efforts to remake the world in

our image can result in unjust, inhumane systems. Faced with the

problem of evil, we may wonder how God will “secure the rights of

his chosen ones.” Sometimes, He may well seem “slow to answer

them.”

In the face of these very real questions, it’s important to recall the

words of the prophet Isaiah, that God’s thoughts “are not [our]

thoughts.” His ways are not our ways. God respects the freedom He

has given us. When we see what free will has wrought,

perhaps we question God’s better judgment! Yet somehow, we hear

that He mysteriously works all things for our good. No matter what

situation we find ourselves in, we are always free to love. We are

invited to be persistent in our prayer, to continue bringing our

concerns before God in trusting surrender. We are invited to love

well in the circumstances we find ourselves in, to be a light in the

darkness. No matter when — or if — our prayers are

answered the way we would like, we are nonetheless invited to

witness to “faith on earth.”

MEMORIAL MASS INTENTIONS�

Sunday, October 20th, 8:30am Mass�

All Souls by Parishioners

Deceased Classmates by Class of 1967

Roger & Gloria Rouleau by Family

Irma Russell by Real & Family

St. Anthony by Connie Cote

Parents Defunt by Elden & Jenny Bouchard

Johanna Bouchard by Bouchard Family

Luke Beaulieu by Town of Fort Kent Employees

Gedeon Corriveau by Leon, Bertrand, Ronald, Denis, Doris,

Donald, Carol Michaud

Pauline Migneault by The Raymond Family

Roland/Therese St. Jarre by Rella & Jean

Verna Lausier by Monique Deschaine & Family

George & Ida L’Italien by Anne Marie & Jason Freeman

Jacqueline Roy by M/M Roger Voisine

Jeanine Cyr by M/M Roger Voisine

Norman Martin by M/M Roger Voisine

Parents Defunt by M/M Roger Voisine

Enid Corey by Mike & Rinette Pelletier

Raymond Martin by Clair & Betha Morin

Antoinetta Pelletier by Roy & Yvette St. Pierre

Joe Ouellette by Roger & Jackie

Jackie Roy by Roger & Jackie

Jeannine Cyr by Twin, Jeanne

Jean Paul Cyr by Sister, Jeanne

Martha Beaupre by St. Gerard Ladies of St. Anne

WEEKLY CONTENT GUIDE�

First Reading:

“For I will no longer holocaust or sacrifice

to any other god except the LORD.” (2 Kgs 5:17a)

Psalm:

The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. (Ps 98)

Second Reading:

This saying is trustworthy:

If we have died with him

we shall also live with him. (2 Tm 2:11)

Gospel:

Then [Jesus] said to him, “Stand up and go;

your faith has saved you.” (Lk 17:19)

Readings for the week of October 13, 2019

Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13b]/Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [7]/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Lk 10:1-9

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8a]/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 2]/2 Tm 3:14—4:2/Lk 18:1-8

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