WEEKLY UPDATE - September 1 TO 7, 2024

announcementS

• Today (9/1/24), George Dorsey was received into full communion at our 10am mass. A day of great joy! Welcome George!
• Sister Clara is Celebrated for 70 Years of Service by the Serra Club of Lexington
• The office will be CLOSED on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd.
• Bible Study with Dcn. Steve Hester: Tuesday, September 3rd @ 6pm, Brossart House
• Youth and Family Listening Session: Saturday, September 7th @ 5PM, Ave Maria Bldg
• Our Discernment and Visioning Ministry is launching a parish-wide survey the weekend of September 14th-15th.
• Children's Church 24-25 School Year: We are seeking adult volunteers to work with our young children on a rotating basis.
  • Please contact Kelly Curry: kellymarshcurry@gmail.com

Check out upcoming events!

MESSAGE OF THE WEEK

Dear friends and fellow Christians, 

Our second reading today comes from the letter of James. 

James was a relative of Jesus who is usually called “brother of the Lord.” He was the leader of the Jewish Christian community in Jerusalem whom Paul acknowledged as one of the “pillars.” He was present at the first Council of Jerusalem, as Paul and Barnabas reported on their missionary journies among the Gentiles. According to the Jewish historian Josephus, James was stoned to death by the Jews under the high priest Ananus II in A.D. 62. 

The letter of James is addressed to “the twelve tribes in the dispersion.” This probably refers to the Jewish Christian churches of the time, located in Palestine, Syria, and elsewhere. And perhaps the letter is meant more generally for all Christian communities throughout the world. 

In that sense, the letter is meant for us, and in this passage James encourages us to take what we learn and hear from God and put it into practice. He even offers the example of caring for the needs of those less fortunate than ourselves as a way to practice what we preach. 

James calls us to walk the walk, not merely talk the talk. This week, let's look for ways to put into practice what we hear from the Word, and work to bring God's love to those around us. 

Peace, 
Dcn. Steve

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!!! 

The Historic Saint Paul Discernment and Visioning Ministry is launching a parish-wide survey the weekend of September 14th-15th. This is a chance to discuss how we can build community together. We will be accepting survey responses through September 28th. The survey will be available in English and Spanish and can be taken online or by paper copy. To take the survey online, the survey link will be accessible by a code in our bulletin, on our website, and sent out by email. Paper copies will also be provided during mass and at coffee and donuts on Sundays. We ask that you please complete the survey only once, either the online or paper version. We hope you will complete this brief survey so that we can better understand our parish’s interests and needs.

Sacrament Classes Fall 2024

Registration is open for First Communion and Confirmation classes this fall. Classes meet from September until May and are available for parishioners of St. Paul.

First Communion: September 7 after Mass. Confirmation: September 8 after Mass. 

Please contact Dcn. Steve Hester with any questions.
859-252-0738
shester@cdlex.org

GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP

Atitlán Wonders Tour
$1,750 Shared Room | $2,050 Private Room (Plus Airfare)
February 17—25 2025
For more details, visit our Little Mountain School ministry page.

HELP FEED THE PEOPLE AT CATHOLIC ACTION CENTER

St. Paul purchases and prepares a meal for 150 people on the third weekend of every month. Many hands are needed this coming weekend! Contact Susan Brown to help: sumacthree@gmail.com 859-536-0571

Open Door Lunch Ministry

During the month of July 2024, we provided 796 guests with lunches. Thank You to all who continue to supply and volunteer to make this possible. Blessings to all. 

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.