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February 9, 2025
Announcements
- Did you see our new bulletin format? Check out our bulletin online, and sign up to receive the bulletin weekly in your inbox: Discover Mass
- No Mass Tuesday, Feb. 11
- Help feed your neighbors at the Catholic Action Center this Saturday, Feb. 15; Contact Susan Brown to help ([email protected] | 859-536-0571).
ReminderS/Updates
- Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality Minister, or Sacristan - Do you want to learn how to be more involved in these ministries? Please contact JR Zerkowski ([email protected]) for more details - or fill out our online form.
- During Catholic Schools week, students from SPPS donated large amounts of food and necessities to the Open-Door Lunch Ministry. Thank you!
- Tax Letters for 2024: We are trying to be good stewards of your financial generosity and good stewards of creation too! If you would like your tax letter mailed or scanned to you, please contact the Church Office at 859-252-0738 or [email protected]
- If you haven't visited our website recently, check it out! We'll be making more updates throughout the year, so be sure to bookmark!
Events- Bible Study: Tues. Feb. 11, 6-7PM in Brossart House.
- A Discussion about our LGBTQ+ Ministry and Fortunate Families Ministry: Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in Ave Maria.
MESSAGE OF THE WEEKDear Parishioners and Visitors,
“Depart from me for I am a sinful man”.”(Lk.51-11) A strange reaction from someone who just got the biggest catch of fish ever!
Jesus called Simon Peter to follow him—sins and al. No background check—no uniform-come just as you are.
Looking beyond Peter’s flaws and warts, Jesus saw goodness and dedication. Peter, in turn, must have seen something very special about Jesus. He dropped everything to begin a new life as a disciple of Jesus.
Although not quite as dramatic, by virtue of our baptism, we too, have been called to be a disciple of Jesus. He is our teacher. We are his followers. The question for each of us is, how invested am I in wanting to learn, and to follow, the words and example of Jesus? Are we, like Peter and his co-workers James and John, willing to make Jesus the center of our life?
The fear of not being good enough was no excuse for Peter. Nor is it for us. Yet, that is a common response of some people when they are asked to serve in a ministry. Jesus does not look at our limitations. He looks at our possibilities.
Even though each time we gather at the table of the Eucharist and declare our unworthiness” “Lord. I am not worthy” our faith tells us that this Bread of Life which we receive enables us to be the disciples who bring Christ out into the world.
While we have time, let us be Christ for others.
Sr. Clara
From the PastorOn Monday someone shared with me a message that a parishioner had posted on our Saint Paul Facebook Page. Now I want to share that message with you: “Jack and I went to mass this weekend (two Sundays in a row; I’m on a roll), and I was filled with hope for the first time in weeks as I looked around and saw our diverse congregation. There are still a lot of good people fighting the fight and trying our darndest to follow the teachings of Christ.”
Thank you, Rachel, for that message of hope and appreciation for our parish. From my chair in the sanctuary, I am blessed each weekend with that beautiful reminder of our diverse and amazing congregation as I look out at the people. The people of Saint Paul Parish continue to make my heart happy and give me hope in the goodness of humanity. Let us always be the light of Christ by our example of welcoming and accompanying all!
In the heart of Jesus,
Fr. Richard
El lunes, alguien compartió conmigo un mensaje que un feligrés había publicado en nuestra página de Facebook de San Pablo. Ahora quiero compartir ese mensaje con ustedes: “Jack y yo fuimos a misa este fin de semana (dos domingos seguidos; estoy en racha), y me llené de esperanza por primera vez en semanas cuando miré a mi alrededor y vi nuestra diversa congregación. Todavía hay mucha gente buena que lucha y hace todo lo posible por seguir las enseñanzas de Cristo”.
Gracias, Rachel, por ese mensaje de esperanza y aprecio por nuestra parroquia. Desde mi silla en el santuario, tengo la bendición cada fin de semana de ese hermoso recordatorio de nuestra diversa y asombrosa congregación cuando miro a la gente. La gente de la parroquia de San Pablo sigue alegrando mi corazón y me da esperanza en la bondad de la humanidad. ¡Seamos siempre la luz de Cristo con nuestro ejemplo de acoger y acompañar a todos!
En el corazón de Jesús,
P. RichardDonation and Service Opportunities- Catholic Action Center Meal Preparation/Donations: By Saturday, Feb. 15.
- Gift Card Donations: Support our Open Door Lunch Ministry by purchasing and donating a Kroger or Walmart gift card for our unhoused neighbors. Return them to the office or to Fr. Richard with the receipt or amount purchased written on top of card. Thank you for your generosity.
Ministries UpdatesKnights of Columbus/ Caballeros de Colón
Knights of Columbus Council #762 collected almost 650 articles of clothing including 166 coats. All of the clothing was delivered to the Queen of All Saints Catholic church in Beattyville, KY for distribution.
Thanks to all school students, parents, and administrators, and to the parishioners of St Paul to make this a most successful drive. Plenty of people will benefit from your generosity.
El concilio n.° 762 de los Caballeros de Colón recolectó casi 650 prendas de vestir, entre ellas 166 abrigos. Toda la ropa se entregó a la iglesia católica Queen of All Saints en Beattyville, KY, para su distribución.
Gracias a todos los estudiantes, padres y administradores de la escuela, y a los feligreses de St Paul por hacer de esta una campaña de gran éxito. Muchas personas se beneficiarán de su generosidad.Open Door Lunch Ministry
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
This February, Saint Paul will have 13 parishioners traveling to Guatemala to visit and assess the needs of the Little Mountain School. There are two easy ways to support the mission of the Little Mountain School: 1. Go to the Little Mountain School website (click here) and sign up to sponsor a student, and 2. For your coffee needs, purchase Guatemalan coffee here at the church.
We have raised $34,112 with our coffee sales for the Little Mountain School in Guatemala.
In Guatemala, the school year runs from January to November, so with the new calendar year also comes a new school year. At The Little Mountain School, that also means the addition of a new, higher grade as the oldest students move up. The Little Mountain School now supports 8 grades: Pre-Kindergarten through 7th. With 209 students enrolled, The Little Mountain School is going strong, but that also means the need for continued financial support.
Please consider sponsoring a student or making a donation to The Little Mountain School. 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] | 859-536-0571in the Diocese- Appalachian Immersion Experience 2025: 2025 dates are available.
March 30-April 2, 2025
October 19-21, 2025
The immersion experience brings pilgrims into contact with people and places of Appalachia who share their lived experiences of natural disasters, social division and disparity, single industry economics, and climate change. Through listening to the cries of the earth and the cries of the poor, we hope to instill and encourage a response to the Gospel call to peace and justice and Pope Francis’ call to care for creation. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot, groups are also encouraged to apply: [email protected]