This Week in Our Parish (1/7 to 1/14)
January 7, 2006 - Epiphany of the Lord
From the Pastor…
- Please join me in welcoming to our staff Mrs. Elizabeth Solis. Ellie will be assuming secretarial duties as well as assisting me in ministry with our Spanish parishioners.
- New Rectory Office Hours will go into effect this Monday, January 8th. A Parish secretary will be available from 9:00AM to 1:00PM and again from 4:00PM to 7:00PM daily Monday to Friday. Mass intentions and Food Certificates will be available during these hours as well as most other Rectory services.
- Finance Committee will meet Monday, January 8th at 7:00PM in the Rectory Backroom.
- St Paul’s Confirmation Retreat will be held on Sunday, January 14th. Retreatants will begin their day with Mass at 9:30AM in the church. They will then continue the retreat in the Rectory Basement until 4:00PM. The retreat will be conducted by faculty and students from Central Catholic High School and DeSales University. Music will be provided by Catholic FX.
- Parish Council will meet Monday, January 15th at 7:00PM in the School Conference Room.
- STOP WATCHING TV ON THAT LITTLE SET! Raffle Tickets are now available for the “Sony 55″ Flat Screen projection LCD HD” ready television set and stands. The cost is $5.00 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00. Pick some up after the Masses this weekend or in the Rectory during the week. The drawing will be held on Sunday January 28th after the 11:30 AM Mass. Many thanks to Dan Coughlin for supplying the TV and stand for our Raffle at half price.
2006 Contribution Statements can be requested by calling the Rectory Office at 610-797-9733.
Ministry Lists
- January 13th: 5:00 PM
- Presider: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak
- Lector: Annamae Zuercher
- Cantor: Patrice Swartz
- Altar Servers: Mark Malone, Conall McGinley, and Dana Yurgosky
- Ems: Marie Minger/Thanh Le/Eleanor Lucas
- January 14th: 7:30 AM
- Presider: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak
- Lector: Franie Kearns
- Altar Servers: Dean Moyer, Sarah Prisaznik, and Nathan Rector
- Ems: John Baptist Hue Van Le, Helen Radio, and Joseph Chi Ngoc Nguyen
- January 14th: 9:30 AM
- Presider: Rev. Victor Finelli
- Lector: Barb Brucker
- Cantor: Paula Gabriel
- Altar Servers: Daniel Bauer, Killian Reppert, and Selena Sabater
- Ems & Visitors: Frank Kulla, Frank Kutish, Lisa Haring, and Pat Moser
- January 14th: 11:30 AM
- Presider: Rev. Victor Finelli
- Lector: Ed Klova
- Cantor: Joann Falatko
- Altar Servers: Thomas DeVito, Bao Ta, and Andew Tagliavia
- Ems: Bobbie Holler, Joseph Tuoc Ba Nguyen, and Matthew Gualano
Mass Intentions for the Week
- Monday, January 8th, Baptism of the Lord
- 8:30 am Larry Durback, Sr by the Briggs Family & C Haller
- Tuesday, January 9th, Weekday
- 8:30 am Adeline Santolli by T & B Borrelli
- Wednesday, January 10th, Weekday
- 8:30 am Arthur Williams by M/M A Trexler
- 10:15 amIntention of the Donor Spanish Mass
- Thursday, January 11th, Weekday
- 8:30 am Teresa Falcone by A Durgee
- Friday, January 12th, John Neuman
- 8:30 am Dale Hess by M/M Portouzos
- Saturday, January 13th, Weekday
- 8:30 am Emma Kressler by K & H Eckert
- 5:00 pm Joseph Vass by Family
- Sunday, January 14th, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 7:30 am Clarence Nagle by M/M D Costenbader
- 9:30 am Theresa Mikowsky by St Paul’s Choir
- 11:30 am Samuel Malone by Keith, Rosie & Family
Due to a Bulletin Company error the Christmas Flower list was not published last Sunday. Please find it in this week’s bulletin.
Question for Reflection
- Question for Adults:
- Name a time when you felt your actions were pleasing to God.
- Menciona una ocasión en que sentiste que tus acciones agradaron a Dios.
- ?an c? m?t tr??ng h?p anh ch? em c?m th?y hành ??ng c?a mình làm Chúa hài lòng.
- Question for Children:
- What are some things you can do to please God?
- ¿Cuáles son algunas de las cosas que puedes hacer para complacer a Dios?
- Nh?ng gì em có th? làm ?? làm hài lòng Thiên Chúa?
Last Weeks Collection
- In the spirit of Stewardship we share with you contribution information.
- Due to the New Years Holiday this information was not available at the time of publication. It will return next week.
The Principal Says…
Are you interested in learning more about our Preschool, Kindergarten or a certain grade? St. Paul’s School will begin Catholic Schools Week with an Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 10:00 A.M. to 1 P.M. This is the perfect time to come in and meet the teachers, see our school, and learn about any of our grades or programs. All of the classrooms will be open and the teachers will be here for you to have your questions answered. Registration will be held during this week for all new students. Stop in and visit us.
We are collecting the Campbell’s UPC labels, Box Tops for Education labels; Redner’s Save a-tape receipts and used inkjet cartridges. They may be placed on the tables near the church exits. We have just sent in 13,000 Campbell’s labels with your help and bonuses. Thank you.
Food certificates are available daily in the rectory or on the weekends in Church. Envelopes are always available for the Panther Profit Program gift cards.
Mary’s Guild News
Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 8th at 7:00PM in the Backroom of the Rectory. All women of the parish are welcome!
Memorial Fund for the Deceased
- The following individuals have been enrolled in St. Paul’s Memorial Fund:
- Kenneth Mac Millen by Kitty Bock
Winter is a good time to join a Bible study!
Our Bible Study Groups meet in the Rectory Basement Tuesdays at 9:30 AM and Wednesday at 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM. The Tuesday group is studying St Paul’s letters. The Wednesday groups are studying the Gospel of Matthew. If interested, call Larry at 610-797-9733 ext24. Join anytime!
Respect Life
From stem cell research to assisted suicide, bioethics was a hot topic of debate in 2006. In California, pro-life advocates teamed with disability rights activists, advocates for the poor, and others to defeat a measure that would have legalized assisted suicide in California. Meanwhile, much scientific progress occurred in adult stem cell research, the ethical alternative to anti-life embryonic stem cell research. For example, there’s evidence that a patient’s own olfactory stem cells can restore feeling in people who have been paralyzed. For more insight into bioethical breakthroughs, visit http://www.lifenews.com/bio1906.html.
St Vincent DePaul Conference News
Our Basic food request this week: spaghetti sauce and any non-perishable foods you would like to contribute. Through your continued support we were able to serve 53 families in December. Thank you!
Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00PM in the School Conference Room. New members welcome. For more information on joining call John Riegger at 610-797-9733
The ATLANTIC CITY TRIP takes place on the first Wednesday of the month unless stated otherwise. Departure time is 9:45 AM from St. Paul’s parking lot. Cost: $24.00 less rebate. For reservations or information call Art @ 610-797-4898 or Joe @ 610-439-2780.
Discover the Light of Faith
Series resumes Sunday, January 14th. This series is offered at 10:30 AM in the School, and offers the opportunity to study key themes of the Catholic faith. Join anytime!
Journey in Faith meetings resume Tuesday, January 9TH at 10:30AM in the Rectory Basement and 7:00PM in the School. If you are interested in learning more about the Journey in Faith, call 610-797-9733 ext 14
