St. Paul Roman Catholic Church

This Week in Our Parish (1/15 to 1/21)

January 14, 2006 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

From the Pastor…

Parish Council meets Monday, January 15^th at 7:00PM in the School Conference Room. Fundraising Committee will meet after the Parish Council meeting Monday January 15^th at about 8:00PM. Please attend so we can solidify the St Patrick’s Day Dance.
New Rectory Office Schedule: 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.
Office Volunteers: Since we have a regular secretary from 4:00 PM to 7:00PM we no longer needed the evening volunteers. However, we would like to staff the afternoon hours from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with volunteers. Chief task: to answer phone and door, route the phone in-coming calls to the appropriate staff member, Take messages when necessary. If anyone is interested in volunteering, please contact The Rectory (610) 797-9733.
TV Raffle: Tickets are still available for the for the 55” LCD TV that will be raffled on Sunday, January 21^st after the 11:30 AM Mass. Remember, if you live within a 15 mile radius of the parish, the TV will be delivered and set up with plenty of time for your Super Bowl party the following week. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.
Christian Unity Sunday sponsored by the Lehigh County Council of Churches will be held at Dubbs UCC on Sunday, January 28^th at 3:00PM. We will not have a unity service at St Paul’s this year.

Thank You

Dan’s TV: We are very fortunate to have Coughlin’s TV donate a substantial portion of our TV for the raffle. If you are looking to buy a TV-VCR etc. in the near future, please consider Dan. He has a great reputation for service… and he delivers his product. Thanks again Dan!

Coughlin’s TV–VCR
615 North 17^th
Street Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 433-7439

2006 Contribution Statements can be requested by calling the Rectory Office at 610-797-9733.

Ministry Lists

January 20^th: 5:00 PM: Presider: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak; Lector: Lauren Kennedy; Cantor: Jules Gabriel; Altar Servers: Meagan Eripret, Teague Fernandez, and A. Schwindenhammer; Ems: Nathan Meilinger, Marie Minger, and John Staub
January 21^st: 7:30 AM: Presider: Rev. Victor Finelli; Lector: Frank Kutish; Altar Servers: Jill Busolits, Shawn Busolits, and Jonathan Gehris; Ems: Helen Radio, Joseph Chi Ngoc Nguyen, and Roseann Sekella
January 21^st: 9:30 AM
: Presider: Rev. Victor Finelli; Lector: Steve McKitish; Cantor: Soni Varra; Altar Servers: Caitlyn Chylack, Chris Chylack, and Phat Le; Ems & Visitors: Ruth Kessler, Bobbie Holler, Frank Adamcik, and Scott Chladny
January 21^st: 11:30 AM
: Presider: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Sobiesiak; Lector: Al Wagner; Cantor: Len Mozeko; Altar Servers: Jordan Madeja, Alex Szabo, and Jimmy Szabo; Ems: Joseph Tuoc Ba Nguyen, Rosalie Goldstein, and Ken Knopp

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, January 15^th, Baptism of the Lord: 8:30 am John Petruno by J & K DeMatto
Tuesday, January 16^th, Weekday: 8:30 am Teresa Stermer by R & T Stumpf
Wednesday, January 17^th, Anthony: 8:30 am Pauline Abruzzese by A & T Meyers; 10:15 amIntention of the Donor Spanish Mass
Thursday, January 18^th, Weekday: 8:30 am Regenia Evans by R & M Snake
Friday, January 19^th, John Neuman: 8:30 am Larry Durback, Sr. by Wife
Saturday, January 20^th, Fabian and Sebastian: 8:30 am Amanda Schultz by D & A Trexler; 5:00 pm Bill & Connie Easterly 50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, January 21^st, 3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: 7:30 am John & Elizabeth Brezina by A & E Billowitch; 9:30 am Martin Brady by T Brady; 11:30 am Anna Hart by V & A Gunkel

Question for Reflection

Question for Adults:: God fills each of us with grace (miracles) and gifts, what is one grace (miracle) or gift that you have shared with your family?; Dios nos llena de gracia (milagros) y dones. Menciona alguna gracia (milagro) de Dios o don que has compartido con tu familia.; Thiên Chúa ban cho chúng ta nhiu phép l và quà tng, mt phép l hay quà tng mà anh ch em ?ã chia s vi gia ?ình là gì?
Question for Youth:: Jesus got his start in ministry through the urging of his mother. Who urges you to pray, go to Church, and do good works?; Jesús comenzó el ministerio con el estímulo de su madre. ¿Quién te incita a orar, a ir a la iglesia y a realizar buenas acciones?; Chúa Giêsu bt ? u chng trình mc v qua s thúc dc ca thân mu Ngi. Ai khuyn khích em cu nguyn, ?i xem l, hoc làm vic thin?

Last Weeks Collection

In the spirit of Stewardship we share with you contribution information.: Last Week’s Collection: $ 10,716.93; Budgeted Weekly Amount: $ 9,500.00; Collections to Date: $263,661.46; Budgeted Amount to Date: $266,000.00; This Week Last Year: $ 10,246.92

The Principal Says…

Open House for St. Paul’s School will be held on Sunday, January 28^th the beginning of Catholic School’s Week from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Registration for new students in any grade will take place the week of January 29^th.

Thanks to all who donated money to our Angel of Mercy request. Further donations can be place in an envelope marked “Angel of Mercy” and dropped in the collection basket.

Students of the Month for St Paul’s School for the Month for December are:: Kindergarten: Alejandro Urquico; Grade 1: Melissa Haring; Grade 2: Christian Butz; Grade 3: Kelliane Snyder; Grade 4: Briana Cordero; Grade 5: Tianna Lamb; Grade 6: Jordyn Yeakel; Grade 7: Harmony Mohr; Grade 8: Caitlin Chylack

Memorial Fund for the Deceased

The following individuals have been enrolled in St. Paul’s Memorial Fund:: Lois Jaman at the request of Elizabeth Middlecamp; Margurite Klingman at the request of St Paul’s Breakfast Club; Rudolph Grob at the request of The Harbits Family; Maura Gough at the request of The Stine Family

We rejoice with the families of these Children who were recently Baptized into our community of faith:

Jennifer Nguyen
Sophia Elizabeth Miklus

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

On Monday, January 22^nd, our Parish will participate in the 34^th Annual March for Life in Washington, DC, Some will stay at home and pray more extensively. Others will fast. Others will participate by making sacrifices according to their means. All come for the protection of the unborn. Prayer cards for the unborn will be available in all the exits of the Church, on Sunday January 21^st. The theme for this year’s March for Life is: “Thou Shalt Protect the Equal Right to Life of Each Innocent Human in Existence @ Fertilization. No Exceptions! No Compromise!” Saint Paul’s Friends for “Life”.

St Vincent DePaul Conference News

Our Basic food request this week: powdered juice and any non-perishable foods you would like to contribute!

Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, January 17^th at 7:00PM in the School Conference Room. New members welcome. For more information on joining call John Riegger at (610) 797-9733.

There will be no ATLANTIC CITY TRIP in February.

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

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