St. Paul Roman Catholic Church

This Week in Our Parish (9/3 to 9/10)

Published: September 2nd, 2006

From the Pastor…

If you missed the Visitation offering envelope in last Sunday’s bulletin, there are envelopes available in all the vestibules of the Church. If you wish someone to visit, please check the box marked, “Yes I would like a visit”. Please be generous in your visitation offering. Thank you.

Msgr. Joe

Ministry Lists

SEPTEMBER 2: 5:00 PM: Presider: Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak; Lector: Lauren Kennedy; Cantor: Soni Varra; Altar Servers: A. Schwindenhammer, Janel Schafer, Nathan Rector; Ems: John Staub, Eleanor Lucas, Marie Minger
SEPTEMBER 3: 7:30 AM: Presider: Rev. Victor Finelli; Lector: Fran Kearns; Altar Servers: Dean Moyer, Conall McGinley, Phat Le; Ems: Roseann Sekella, Ruth Ann Kessler, Helen Radio
SEPTEMBER 3: 9:30 AM
: Presider: Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak; Lector: Barb Brucker; Cantor: Len Mozeko; Altar Servers: Shawn & Jill Busolits, Dana Yurgosky; Ems & Visitors: Jim Kacer, Kathy Scheerer, Kathy Kraftician, Pat Coringrato
SEPTEMBER 3: 11:30 AM
: Presider: Rev. Victor Finelli; Lector: Al Wagner; Cantor: Jules Gabriel; Altar Servers: Anthony Turk, Caitlyn & Chris Chylack; Ems: Joseph T B Nguyen, Diane Varra, Anthony D V Pham

Mass Intentions for the Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, LABOR DAY: 8:30 am JEAN M. FRIES BY R & I LANDIS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: 8:30 am MARTIN GILBERT BY B KOZLOWSKI
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: 8:30 am JOSEPH CAPKOVIC BY A CAPKOVIC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: 8:30 am KYLE C. HITTINGER BY M S MATISKA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: 8:30 am THOMAS (TIM) GRIGLOCK BY L SMITH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: 8:30 am ARTHUR F. PFNEISEL BY B & M BROWN; 5:00 pm JOSEPH & ELIZABETH HAGADUS BY BERGER FAMILY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: 7:30 am JAMES HINGA BY L JOHNSON; 9:30 am GWENDOLYN PONGRACZ BY S & F GRUBER; 11:30 am RICHARD & GERALDINE PHILIPPI (ANNIVERSARY)

Last Weeks Collection

In the spirit of Stewardship we share with you contribution information.: Last Week’s Collection: $7,525.93; Budgeted Weekly Amount: $9,500.00; Collections to Date: $80,457.49; Budgeted Amount to Date: $85,500.00; Budget Amount for Fiscal Year: $480,000.00; This week last year: $8,768.20

Join a Bible Study this September!

Our Bible Studies meet in the rectory basement on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM and Wednesday evenings at 7 PM. The next segment begins September 5th & 6th. Wednesdays groups will study the Acts of the Apostles and Mathew. The Tuesday group will study the Letters of St. Paul. Call 610-797-9733 ext. 14. Join anytime.

Echoes of Faith

¿Buscando una manera de cómo empezar a andar un camino de fe? ¿Con quiénes puede usted compartir sus experiencias para crecer más en la vida espiritual? Los Ecos de Fe es un curso sencillo que sirve ser un vehículo para la formación de adultos en la fe. El objetivo de los módulos teológicos es hacer conocer a los adultos los fundamentos de la doctrina y de la tradición católica. Este curso se va a conducir en español para los que no hablan el inglés. Nuestro deseo es que todos sean parte del cuerpo de Cristo, de la familia parroquial de la iglesia. El curso empezará el 19 de septiembre, 2006 a las siete de la noche. Si hay preguntas o necesitas más información, favor de contactar a Sonia Varra en el número (610) 437-2935 o a Judy Issermoyer en el número 610-797-2215.

English translation

Looking for a way to begin your faith walk? With whom can you share these experiences? Echoes of Faith is a simple course that will serve as a means for faith formation for adults. The objective of the theological modules is to help adults understand basics of Catholic doctrine and traditions. This course will be conducted in Spanish for those who do not speak English. Our goal and wish is that all become part of the Body of Christ, the parish family community. The course will begin on September 19th, at 7:00 P.M. If you have questions or need more information, please call Sonia Varra or Judy Issermoyer at 610-797-2215.

Retreats

St. Paul’s Annual Women’s Retreat: Come away to St. Francis Center for a special time with God, from Friday, September 15 at 6:30 PM through Sunday, September 17 at 2 PM. Space is limited! We look forward to being together again to grow closer to our Lord and each other. Call Dot at 610-797-4898 or Judy at 610-797-2215, or Irene at 610-439-2780.

Men’s Retreat: St. Francis Retreat House and Friary in Easton offers men the opportunity to enter into a weekend of prayer and fellowship on a weekend retreat September 15-17. For more information call 610-258-3053.

Aging Grace-fully Spirituality Group: This group will meet this fall at Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring Street, Bethlehem PA from 11 AM to 12 noon on September 15, 29, October 13, 27th & November 10th. Call 610-791-3888 ext. 304 for information or to register.

The Principal Says…

“Enjoy the City” books are currently on sale in school or the rectory for $15.00. $5.00 goes to school families for every book they sell for their fundraising goals. Please consider helping our school families by buying a book. They have great coupons in them for area restaurants.

If you have been saving Campbell labels over the summer for us, please bring them in. Campbell’s now wants the UPC labels. We may send in only one more mailing with the entire label. After that they will accept only the UPC codes.

We are still collecting Redner’s Save-a-tape receipts, Boxtops for Education labels and used inkjet cartridges. Please continue to help us with these projects for the benefit of our children.

Do you have a free hour or two each week? If you do, maybe you would like to help out in our school. We are in need of classroom aides, help with lunch recess or office help. Please call 610-797-5321. We are also searching for a volunteer to teach art to the students. We have art supplies and a room but no teacher. We appreciate any help you can give.

Respect Life: In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah speaking about hypocrites, “This people honors me with their lips but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine human precepts.” These words are a reminder to all churchgoers to bring to the weekday workplace the Respect Life truths we hear and speak on Sundays.

Mark Your Calendars

St. Vincent de Paul: Basic food request this week: canned soups and vegetables, and any other non-perishable foods you would like to contribute. Thank you for your continuing generosity to the food bank.

Are You Celebrating 5, 25, 40, 50, 60 or more years of marriage in the year 2006? Come to the Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass on Sunday, September 24th at 3 PM at the Cathedral. Couples who pre-register and attend will receive a certificate from Bishop Cullen. Check the poster in the main vestibule for a registration form. Deadline, September 12th.

Mark Your Calendars for our Ethnic Foods Fest on October 8th. We could use some help. If you are interested in making food, or helping in any way, please join us for a meeting on Wednesday, August 30th at 7 PM in the rectory meeting room. Questions? Call Terri at 610-966-0852.

Scouting Open House: September 11th from 7 to 8:30 PM. There will be a campsite set up on the grass next to the shed for those interested in the Boy Scout Program. There will also be a set-up in the gym for those interested in Cub Scouts. There will be information handouts and refreshments available.

Parish Nurse News

The Parish Nurses would like to remind you that our next Blood Drive will be held on Sunday October 22nd. Signups will be held the weekend before. There must be an 8-week interim between donations of blood, so please save it for our blood drive.

Twinning Parishes News

Our Missionary Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Cokewagon Fundraiser to help raise funds for our twin parish, Sts. John and Elizabeth in Kentucky. The Cokewagon will be at Sam’s Club on MacArthur Road (by the Wal-mart) from Friday, September 15th through Sunday September 17th. Please stop by and purchase a hot dog and soda from our group.

Children’s Religious Education Class Schedule

PREP Classes for public school children 7 years and older will begin Sunday, September 10th after the 9:30 AM Mass. Children and parents should report to the school gym after Mass.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word classes for children 4-6 years old will begin Sunday, September 10th at the 9:30 AM Mass. Children should report to Mass and sit with their parents. The celebrant will dismiss them before the readings. Children will return to their parents at the preparation of gifts.
Children 7 years or older who have not been baptized or who have not had formal religious instruction should join our Children’s RCIA program starting Tuesday September 19th at 7 PM in the school. Children should report to the main vestibule of the school (glass doors).
RCIA Year III begins Sunday September 24th after the 9:30 AM Mass.

If you have any questions or aren’t sure which program your child should participate in please call Judy Issermoyer at 610-797-2215 or 610-797-9733 ext. 11.

Adult Religious Education

The Journey in Faith Series begins Tuesday, September 12th. This program is offered for non-Catholics who wish to explore the Catholic faith, as well as adult Catholics who wish to renew, update or deepen their faith, or prepare for 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation. Sessions are held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 in the rectory and Tuesday evenings at 7 PM in the school.
“Discover the Light of Faith” Series begins Sunday, September 17th at 10:30 AM in the school. This series helps you bring your faith alive by learning the key themes of the Catholic faith.

For more information on either of these series, or if you are non-Catholic interested in becoming a Catholic or are an adult interested in preparing for Confirmation or First Holy Communion, call Larry Durback at 610-797-9733 ext. 14.

This entry was posted on Saturday, September 2nd, 2006 at 12:00 am and is filed under Weekly Bulletin.

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