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January 6, 2025
Announcements- Our Parish office will be closed and daily mass/bible study cancelled Tuesday, January 7th due to severe weather.
- Please note that during the week our policy is that if Lexington Catholic High School is closed due to severe weather, our office will be closed and daily mass canceled.
ReminderS/Updates
- Parking Reminder (click here)
- From our Laudato Si' Action Team - KNOW YOUR PLASTICS: Not all plastics are treated equally. Rigid plastics are recyclable, labeled by resin codes 1 through 7. Generally, the higher the number, the less recyclable it is. Check your city’s recyclable plant to see what they accept. Lexington, KY accepts #1 and #2 plastic bottles, jars and jugs (caps on). They also accept aluminum and steel cans, lids and canisters, Paper cartons, glass bottles and jars, cardboard paperboard.
Events- Bible Study will resume January 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Brossart House.
- An Evening with Brother Christian: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 6:00 PM in Ave Maria. You are invited to hear Brother Christian, our Diocese of Lexington’s vowed hermit, and transgender man, speak about his journey. Click here to learn more.
- Steeplechase VII - Dinner Fundraiser: Monday, January 20, 2025, 5:30 PM
- Monthly LGBTQ+ Ministry Social: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- A Discussion about our LGBTQ+ Ministry and Fortunate Families Ministry: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Ave Maria.
Donation and Service Opportunities- The 7th annual Steeplechase Dinner Fundraiser - a five-course dinner with a flight of wine at Tony's of Lexington - is Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30pm. Tickets available now. Reservations close and payment is due no later than Jan 10.
- Catholic Action Center Meal Preparation: Saturday, January 18, 2025
MESSAGE OF THE WEEKFellow Parishioners,
As we begin the New Year, we must also adapt to many changes that come our way. I never formally introduced myself but my name is Karen Arreola, your bulletin editor and office secretary. You probably have seen me running after my screaming/ crying two year old before, during, and after mass.
I would like to share with you a couple verses I read the other day:
Ephesians 4:18-24“... you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.”
This parish, its’ parishioners, its’ leaders and everyone and everything in-between, has and will continue to do a tremendous job in following the teachings of God.
One of my favorite things about this parish is the continued spread of love and care. No judgment or blame in what humanity and society consider wrong, but by embracing and sharing the actions of Jesus Christ.
There is always support with each other in not getting stuck in negativity and not falling victim to hatred due to differences. We embrace the diversity, the love, and the word of God very well.
Whether you believe it or not, when you share the goodness of your heart with the world your life begins to fill with treasures. And although the world seems too vast and evil to contain your good, when your good fills up one persons world it flows into the next.
Peace,
Karen A.From the PastorDear Brothers and Sisters,
As I reflect on the past year, I am aware of the many graces and blessings that I have received. It was a tremendous year for Saint Paul Parish, and it is an honor to be your pastor. In a world full of chaos and division, we have journeyed together as a family with unity while respecting our diversity. I truly believe that “diversity is our strength”. My deepest gratitude to each of you for bringing and sharing your diverse gifts with our parish and our larger community. Our worship has been vibrant, welcoming, and Spirit filled. We can also truly be proud of all our outreach ministries which make a difference in so many lives every day, especially those on the margins of society. Our family has grown during 2024 as we welcomed several new families we are better because of you. Let 2025 be another year of welcome and service as we live out the mission of Christ in our families and our parish. With God’s grace, I look forward to my continuing ministry with you as your pastor. Blessings for the New Year!
In the heart of Jesus,
Fr. RichardMinistries UpdatesOpen Door Lunch Ministry
For the month of November, we gave out 594 lunches!
Thank you to all who have volunteered and donated
If you would like to donate, we accept lunch related items such as: water, chips, cookies, soft fruit (bananas, grapes, oranges), cupped fruits, crackers, snack bars, etc. You may bring these donations to the office between 9:00 AM —4:00 PM Monday-Friday or when you come to Mass on the weekend.The Little Mountain School
We have raised $33,457.05 with our coffee sales for the Little Mountain School in Guatemala. Thanks to all who are now sponsoring a child at The Little Mountain School. Several of the children featured on our website and in the bulletin are now receiving financial support from your generosity. A sponsorship provides an opportunity for a child to receive an education. Blessings to all for your kindness and prayers. To learn more, visit guatemalaneducationaloutreach.org or view our Parish webpage (click here).
Please keep The Little Mountain School in your prayers.HELP FEED Your Neighbors AT the CATHOLIC ACTION CENTER
St. Paul purchases and prepares a meal for 150 people on the third weekend of every month. Contact Susan Brown to help: [email protected] | 859-536-0571