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Blessing of Drivers
Gracious God,
we ask that you pour forth
your blessings upon these
drivers. Fill them with your
Spirit
so that they may have
the wisdom and
understanding
as well as the patience
and humility so needed
on the roads today.
Saturday - 8:30am The big challenge in the high country was water. Zion is a desert and water is
(Morning Prayer and very scarce. Despite caching water ahead of time, there were several days when I
Benediction 8:10am) thought I was steps away from suffering from severe dehydration. The springs
were miles apart and when we found them, they were little more than trickles of
Reconciliation/
Confession water in a puddle. It certainly gave me a new understanding of how a deer longs
Saturdays 10:00am and for running streams! (Ps 42). (Please dont tell me about the bene.its of dry heat.
4:00pm or upon request 110 degrees in the shade is HOT!)
24 Hour Eucharistic In the solitude of the desert, it is certainly true that you can feel the presence of
Adoration the Lord. You can see and hear Him in the beauty of the Navajo sandstone
canyons, the wonder of a fawn, the rustling of the breeze, the glory of a sunset,
Every Wednesday and in the twinkling of the stars. (If that doesnt bring God to mind, perhaps
8am to 9pm almost stepping on a rattlesnake or realizing that you are only footsteps away
Every Friday 8:30am from a mountain lion will!) I offered Mass for your intentions every day!
to Saturday 8:20am
August is a wonderful time for our parish ... a springtime as we prepare for the
Morning Prayer
new year for our preschool, religious education, faith formation programs and
Monday - Friday 7:10am
Saturday 8:10am another year of ministry in service to the Lord and His people. If you have yet to
take your vacation, I share with you this prayer by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P.:
Anointing of the Sick
Every Second Saturday Loving Father, during this time of rest and relaxation, please repair
of the Month at 8:30am in me whatever is weary or broken, and revive my drooping spirit.
Let this vacation be a graced time of recollection and rejuvenation,
Church Office Address: of deeper self-awareness and eager self-giving. May it be an
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"For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be (Lk 12:34).
Blessing of Drivers after all Masses Coffee and Donuts are back!
August 6th & 7th
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"For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be (Lk 12:34).
Our Parish Family Please Pray for the Safety of Our Military
Michael Dunkelberger, Master Sargent, USAF
Baptized into the Life of the Risen Christ: Nicholas Ringo, III USNavy
Valentina Flores-Lopez, Victoria Gutierrez-Alvarez, Ezra Hans C. Arcand, 2nd LT. USAF
Dante Labadie, Veronica Isabell Nimo, Axel Daniel Rios Christopher A. Garcia, Officer, U.S. Navy
Reyes, Maximiliano Torres Rizo. Mathew M Colon, Sgt., US Army
Newly Registered FamiliesWelcome! Richard Majette, Captain, USM
Kailey Tencza, Elvin Veras, Rafaela Esteves, Mr. and Mrs. Katrina Monti, Captain, PA US Army
Jeffrey Lluberes, Yosemy Mora, Mr. and Mrs. Micahjay Jonathan Monti, Major, PA US Army
Benedicto, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Casey, III, Daniel Crespo. Richard Sison Jr, 2nd Lt., USAF
Born into Eternal Life: Matthew Mooney, Captain, USAF
Esther Trotman, Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, William Valder, Curtis Gardner, Sergeant, USAF
Mark Bieberbach, Margarita Domantay, Hilda Hidalgo, Adriana Trigg, USAF
Carlos Hidalgo, Steven Asbrand, Louise Lyn , William Bill Anthony Mazzie, US Army
Jenkins , Ronald Strain, Helen Laing, Louis Gunn, Jo Ann Mc Luis Luccani, PO, US Navy
Donnell, Karin Brown, Jose Gonzalez, Rev. Angelus Migliore, Austin Jacob Ferlita, Pvt2s, US Army
T.O.R , Yvonne Thomas, Marie Di Giovanni, Blanche Ygual. Josh C. Seal, PO, US Navy
Please Pray for those who are sick in our Parish: Rachel Smith, US Army, Captain
Leo Murphy , Brianna Borello, Marie Melendez, Lou Savary, Corinna Fleischmann, CDR, USCG.
Suzette Hillis, Marie Bobak. To add a name to the list please Morganne Oyler, US Navy
email: LRomano@StPaulChurch.com. To add a name to the list email LRomano@StPaulChurch.com.
"For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be (Lk 12:34).
I
f you are one of our St. Paul catechists and need to
take the diocesan SEP class, please call the Faith A Prayer for Catechists
Formation office now to be registered for a Loving God, Creator of all things,
training here in our parish on Saturday, August 13th you call us to be in relationship
from 1 pm to 4 pm. Registration must be called in by with you and others.
Wednesday August 10th. No registration on the day of Thank you for calling me to be a catechist,
the event is permitted. for the opportunity to share with others
what you have given to me.
We thank Ms. Stephanie Murphy for all her May all those with whom I share the gift of
energy, enthusiasm, and love that she faith discover how you are present in all things.
poured into Youth Ministry the last 3 years. May they come to know you, the one true
She has decided to move in another God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
direction and we wish her Gods blessing in May the grace of the Holy Spirit
all her future endeavors! guide my heart and lips,
so that I may remain constant
in loving and praising you.
May I be a witness to the Gospel and
a minister of your truth.
May all my words and actions reflect
your love. Amen.
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Middle School (Mon): Aug.22nd 5:30-7:30PM
Middle School (Wed): Aug.24th 5:30-7:30PM
Page 10 Adult Faith Formation
Deo Gratias! St Paul is blessed with an amazing Are you as smart as a 5th grader? What are the
music ministry. While many are familiar with our 10:45 three Sacraments of Initiation?
Choir, 9:00 Childrens Choir, 5:30 LifeTeen Choir, are delayed.
Brazilian Choir, Spanish Choir, Teen Spanish Choir, Bell Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Con.irmation
Choir, and amazing cantors, may not be aware of the Vigil. When someone under the age of 7 is baptized, the
incredible musicians who provide music every day for three in that order. Usually this occurs at the Easter
the 12:15 Mass as well as for special celebrations. May 7 years of age or older who is baptized, is to receive all
God bless all of our music ministers! (If I left any In the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, anyone
music group out, please forgive me! Kudos also to A. Baptism, Con.irmation, and First Holy Communion.
those who shared their bulletins from their travels.
This week we received them from Puerto Rico, Utah, On a Lighter Note: Sign on the door to a
Arizona, Nevada, and Florida! May God bless you all! store: Unaccompanied children will be given
free candy and a puppy.
Are you willing to do what it takes? An Invitation from the Of(ice of the
Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute
A few years ago, in a game against the Washington Nationals
in San Francisco, Barry Bonds whacked his 756th homer, Is God calling You to Serve as a
breaking the 33-year-old mark held by legendary player Hank Lay Ecclesial Minister in His Church?
Aaron. The mission of the Lay Pastoral ministry
This was the 756th home run of Bonds' career, breaking a Institute is to provide an integrated lay
record that had stood for 33 years. None of the legendary ecclesial ministry formation program that
players of the game like Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays or will prepare the laity to offer their unique
the previous record holder Hank Aaron could accomplish it. gifts in service to the local church. The LPMI Of.ice serves
those called to pass on the Catholic faith and spread the
But in spite of Bonds miraculous achievement being
gospel of Jesus Christ.
tarnished by allegations of steroid use, another baseball
player still lives in peoples hearts. It is Cal Ripken, the former Ask Yourself: Have I been storing up gifts for heaven?
baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles. He was a sports Am I willing to follow Jesus more closely in a ministry
hero of two decades simply leadership role to spread the Gospel?
because he always showed up
We are accepting applications now for the LPMI Year of
and gave his best and was
Discernment. New classes begin on September 10, 2016.
ready for action at any time.
Class studies include Intro to theology, Spirituality, Liturgy,
He received ten national
Catholic Social Teachings, and more.
awards in ten years including
1996 Male Athlete of the Year To speak with someone about the LPMI program, contact Dale
end 2001 All-Star Game Most Brown at dpb@dosp.org or call 727-344-1611, ext. 4548.
Valuable Player. program brochures and registration forms are available in the
He learned the principle that faithfulness demands narthex of the Church or online at the LPMI website:
consistency, commitment, and hard work. http://dosp.org/lpmi/ .
He never missed a single game in sixteen years of playing
baseball! He earned the nickname "Iron Man" by playing in a English for Speakers of
record 2632 consecutive major league games. The string of Other Languages
successive games ran from May 30, 1982 to September 19,
1998. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Perhaps, Ripken's determination, and Barry Bonds failure, to Mondays beginning September 12th
live an allegation-free career by avoiding steroids, remind us 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the St. Michael Building
of todays gospel which tells us that the joy and privilege of
being a son or daughter of God carries with it the more For More Information call or e-mail Rose Marie at
awesome responsibility of being faithful to God in our 925-0806 or ESL@StPaulChurch.com
stewardship.
The gospel passage also reminds us that we should avoid Help Needed!
the temptation to put off for tomorrow what Jesus Coffee and Donuts begin again on
expects of us today. Are we ready to step up and do what Sunday, August 7th, after the 7:30,
is needed TODAY to help build Gods Kingdom here on 9:00 and 10:45 Masses and we sure
earth?
could use your help.
If your marriage has become Year of Mercy Healing Service for the
troubled and stressed, unloving or Divorced, Separated and Remarried
uncaring;
if you have grown cold In this Jubilee of Mercy, Jesus says to all, Come to Me.
and distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or are All who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you
thinking about it, Retrouvaille can help, as it has helped rest This is especially the case for those who may have
thousands of others. Our next program begins August 19- experienced the pain of a divorce or separation. Join
21, 2016. For more information call 813-906-7705. All Catholic Speaker Rose Sweet as we seek Gods mercy,
calls and names held in strictest con(idence. Not healing, and hope on Sunday, September 18th at 3 pm in
counseling or group therapy. And please see our the Cathedral of St. Jude. Free Babysitting available!
website at Retrouvaille.org. www.cathedralalive.org