Dear Friends in Christ – Thank you for your support of the 2012

Dear Friends in Christ – Thank you for your support of the 2012

NEW YORK CITY
Dear Friends in Christ –
Thank you for your support of the 2012 Archdiocesan Stewardship Appeal. The appeal funds
vital human service programs of the Archdiocese. If you have not yet made your gift, envelopes
are available at the church entrance or you can go to www.stewardshipappeal.org.
I also want to thank you for supporting the Fordham University Global Outreach bake sales over
the last few weeks. Both bake sales helped the students get closer to their goals; one group is
going to Africa and the other Latin America.
More opportunities to participate in assisting student and parish programs will be available. Our
own Mustard Seed program of Hogar Belén in Nicaragua will be sponsoring fundraisers in the
spring & summer. And, students from Julliard will be hosting a fundraiser here as well for their
music teaching program in Mexico later in April.
And many thanks to help with last Sunday’s homeless banquet! We served and enjoyed many
conversations with about 350 guests.
This weekend the second collection for Catholic Relief Services helps provide needed funds for
international relief efforts. Check out some of their amazing work at www.crs.org.
All of these opportunities allow us to participate in the Lenten call to almsgiving. Thank you for
your generosity.
This weekend, please don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to reflect on prayer during Lent with
Father Jim Martin, SJ, the author of some great spirituality books. He will be making a
presentation on “Praying during Lent” this Sunday at 6:30pm in the Parish Center (after the
Sunday, 5:15pm mass).
May our Lenten retreat bring us closer to the LORD!
Peace – Fr. Gil
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4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
EVENTS @ ST. PAUL’S
MINISTRY ACTIVITIES
National Children’s Chorus
Take a journey with the National Children's Chorus as its
New York Ensemble sings of Ireland, and its haunting
melodies. Green meadows, Gaelic rhyme, and visions of
America will come together in a beautiful tapestry of sound
that you won't soon forget. If you love Ireland, don't miss
what promises to be a heartfelt afternoon of
song! Saturday, March 24th at 2 pm in the St. Paul's
sanctuary. Parishioners may observe this performance free
of charge. Please sign up in the WelcomeCenter-Book
Store.
Family Day: Preparing for Easter
Join us at St. Paul’s for a young family pre-Easter party
and Easter basket drive on Sunday, March 25th from
11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Meet in the Church auditorium. The
suggested donation is an Easter basket for a 13-19 year old
or a monetary equivalent (towards the purchase of a
basket). Share the gift of Easter with the teens of the
Abbott House, which cares for abused, neglected &
abandoned teens & their families with compassion and a
goal of securing a safe and loving home for each child.
HOLY WEEK 2012
DAY OF RECONCILATION
Monday, April 2nd
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Confessions
HOLY THURSDAY – APRIL 5TH
7:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer
7:30 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Night Adoration until Midnight
GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 6TH
7:30 a.m. –Morning Prayer
12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross
12:30 p.m. – Via Crucis
1:00 p.m. – Seven Last Words
2:00 p.m. – Scriptural Rosary
3:00 – The Lord’s Passion
5:30 p.m. – Siete Últimas Palabras
7:30 p.m. Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Individual Confessions
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Easter Basket Drive
Share the gift of Easter with the teens of Abbott House.
Abbott House provides services for abused, neglected &
abandoned teens & their families with compassion and a
goal of securing a safe and loving home for each child.
Select an egg from the Easter Tree which has the gender
and age of the teen. Buy an Easter basket or create one
(sorry, no homemade items), and make it age appropriate.
A great extra for teens is gift cards like Best Buy, Target,
iTunes, and McDonald’s...places teens like to shop! Seal
the basket in colorful cellophane. Bring your Easter
Basket to Servant of God, Father Isaac Hecker’s Tomb for
a blessing after the Sunday 5:15pm Mass on Palm
Sunday, April 1st.
HOLY SATURDAY – APRIL 7TH
8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. – Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 8TH
8:00 a.m. (Cantor)10:00 a.m. (Cantor)
12:30 p.m. (Spanish)5:15 p.m. (Young Adult)
OSP Supper Club
Join us for a meal and fellowship at a The Coliseum
restaurant (312 W. 58th St). Meet in the back of the
church following tonight’s 5:15 pm mass (Sunday,
March 18th) and we will walk over together. All are
welcome!
Easter Flower Offering
Please consider making a donation for
Easter Flowers in memory of a friend,
family member or loved one. Suggested
donation is $20. Easter Flower envelopes
are located at the back of the church. You
can place your envelope in the collection basket or drop off
your envelope at the Parish Center. You may also donate
through www.ParishPay.com. Please have your envelope
in by Monday, April 2, 2012 to ensure proper recognition
and celebration in our Easter bulletin. Thank you!
Great Catholic Fiction
Our book selection for March is Ross
King’s Michelangelo and the Pope’s
Ceiling. The discussion will be held on
Tuesday, March 27th from 7-9 pm. Sign
up in the bookstore, where you can buy
the book for 20% off this month. We
hope to see you there.
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MARCH 18, 2012
PRAYING DURING LENT
WITH FR. JAMES MARTIN, SJ
ARTS AND ARTISTS AT ST. PAUL
Come and reflect on prayer during your Lenten
journey on Sunday, March 18th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
at the Parish Center. As many Catholics approach
Lent, they think: “I’ve got to give something up!” But
here’s another way of thinking about the season: as a
time to explore new ways of prayer. For example, if
you like to pray with the daily Gospel readings, you
might instead use the prayers of the Mass (like the
beautiful prefaces to the Eucharistic prayers for
Sundays in Lent) as something new. Sometimes we
pray for change or conversion. But one needs to be
patient when it comes to change. Conversion isn’t a
once-and-for-all event. It takes time—even a lifetime.
Arts and Artists at St. Paul will continue its 2012
Broadway’s Future series on Monday, March 26th at
6PM at The New York Public Library for the
Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The concert
will be held in the Bruno Walter Auditorium - 111
Amsterdam Avenue - just south of 65th Street. This
month’s concert will feature the songs of acclaimed
composer/lyricist, Rob Rokicki. Joining him will be
performers from the Broadway casts of Wicked,
Mama Mia, Addams Family, Million Dollar Quartet,
Hair, Book of Mormon, and more. The Songbook
Series is produced, directed and hosted by John
Znidarsic. Admission is FREE and seating is on a
first come-first serve basis. For further information,
please take a moment to check our website at:
www.artsandartistsatstpaul.org.
FREE MOVIE SCREENING
VISITING VOICES
Please join the Church of St. Paul the Apostle as we
welcome some of the finest high school choirs from across
the country to sing here in our beautiful church:
Sunday, March 18th at 10am Mass
Andover High School from Massachusetts
Friday, March 23rd at 2 pm Mass
Hopkins High School from Minnesota
Saturday, March 31st at 11 am Mass
Kettle Morraine High School from Wisconsin
Sunday, April 1st at 10 am Mass
Lakota West High School from Ohio
Come to a free movie screening of The Way at the
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle on Friday, March
30th at 7 pm. The Way is a powerful and inspirational
story about family, friends and the challenges we face
while navigating this ever-changing and complicated
world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an irascible
American doctor who comes to France to deal with
the tragic loss of his son (Emilio Estevez). Rather than
return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical
pilgrimage "The Way of St. James" to honor his son's
desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on
is the profound impact this trip will have on him.
Through unexpected and oftentimes amusing
experiences along "The Way," Tom discovers the
difference between "the life we live and the life we
choose.” RSVP at the Welcome-Center Bookstore at
[email protected]
FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN THEIR 20’S AND 30’S
Thursday, 3/29 - Young Adult Mass and Adoration
Prepare for Holy Week with a special mass, adoration
and reflection. Both will take place in St. Paul's Crypt
Chapel- the best-kept secret in our parish! 6:30pm8:00pm. Enter through the Parish Center.
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4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
FAITHWALKERS
“UNIVERSAL CALL TO HOLINESS”
Sacred Heart University will mark the 50th anniversary
of the Second Vatican Council and the upcoming
golden anniversary of the University's founding with a
two-day conference April 23-24, 2012.
The conference, co-sponsored by the Paulist Press, will
feature several notable scholars and theologians from
throughout the United States, including Sacred Heart's
Rev. Anthony Ciorra who serves as the University's
assistant vice president of Mission and Catholic
Identity; Michael W. Higgins, also of Sacred Heart;
Roberto Goizueta of Boston College; Rev. David
Dwyer, director of the Catholic radio program Busted
Halo; Diana Hayes, of Georgetown University;
Massimo Faggioli of the University of St. Thomas;
Scott Appleby, of Notre Dame University and Rev.
Michael Himes of Boston College.
The conference, entitled A Universal Call to Holiness,
will focus on a way forward for the Church and will
pick up where the Second Vatican Council left off with
the seven closing speeches given by the cardinals on
the last day of the Council in 1965. Their topics remain
relevant today youth, church and politics, art and
beauty, suffering, labor and immigration, religion and
science and the role of women.
Join the Faithwalkers for a Catholic Pilgrimage on
Saturday, March 24th. We will meet at St. Paul’s at 8:00
am, begin on the northern tip of Manhattan and end with
Mass near the World Trade Center Memorial. Along the
way there will be about 7-8 stops at Catholic churches where
the priest will give a short talk to the group. For more
details, visit pofnyc.org to look at the photos of last year's
walk. One important thing to remember is that there are no
rules you have to follow! The walk is about 13 miles total
but you can decide for yourself how far you want to go. You
can stop at any point. Also, feel free to take a train or cab
along the way. The walk is free and it is not a fundraiser of
any kind. You just have to register at the WelcomeCenterBookstore before the 24th.
ABC’S OF CATHOLIC
RELIEF SERVICES
ABC's of Catholic Relief Services: This week - CRS/
Sri Lanka... Decades of civil war ended in Sri Lanka in
autumn 2009. CRS, supported by American Catholics,
brought food and medical care to 300,000 displaced
persons. Today CRS and its partners work with Sri
Lankans to help them start life anew. Last week - CRS/
Republic of the Congo. Next week - CRS/Togo.
For more information, go to www.sacredheart.edu.
For more info visit: www.crs.org
SHARING OUR HERITAGE
CENTERING PRAYER
Practice Christian meditation and chant as inspired by
the monks and desert fathers - be drawn to a life of
increased creativity, vitality and substance, in these
times of turmoil and confusion. The next meeting is
Wednesday, March 21st from 6-8:30 pm at the Parish
Center. These meditation sessions are held every
Wednesday evening.
If you are a parent raising children in the city and
would like to meet other parents doing the same, you
are most cordially invited to a meeting on Sunday,
March 18th after the 10:00 am mass. Immediately
after the mass, please go to Room 101 in the Parish
Center. Babysitting and refreshments will be provided.
The focus of the group will be on sharing heritage and
our faith with our children listening to the Word of
God so as to become “Becoming missionaries to our
children.” Please contact Father Collins for more
information at [email protected]
Please RSVP at: [email protected].
VESPERS AT CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH
Come to Corpus Christi Church for a vespers series from
Africa and Latin America on Sunday, March 18th at 4 pm.
Through psalmody, music and preaching, Corpus Christi
will reflect on the witness of the Church in Africa and Latin
America. The Church is located at 529 West 121st Street
between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues. For more
information, please call
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MARCH 18, 2012
Padre Gilbert S. Martinez, CSP, Parroco
Misa Hispana: Domingo 12:30 pm
Cura Ultraya Cursillista: Domingo 1:30 pm
Diacono Waldemar Sandoval
Gina Delgado: Coro Hispano
Confesiones: Llame por cita
Telefono: (212) 265-3495
DIRECTIVA PASTORAL
Queridos amigos en Cristo –
Gracias por su apoyo a la Colecta de Corresponsabilidad 2012 de la Arquidiócesis. La apelación fondos
vitales programas de servicios humanos de la Arquidiócesis. Si usted todavía no ha hecho su regalo, sobres están
disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia, o usted puede ir a www.stewardshipappeal.org.
También quiero darle las gracias por el apoyo a las Fordham University Global Outreach ventas de pasteles durante
los últimas semanas. Tanto las ventas de pasteles ayudó a los estudiantes acercarse a sus objetivos, un grupo que va
a África y otros, a las países de América Latina.
Más oportunidades para participar en la asistencia a los programas de los estudiantes y de la parroquia estarán
disponible. Nuestro propio programa de Semilla de Mostaza de Hogar Belén en Nicaragua estará patrocinando
eventos para recaudar fondos en la primavera y verano. Y, los estudiantes de Julliard, será el anfitrión de un
recaudador de fondos aquí también para su programa de enseñanza de la música en México a finales de abril.
Y muchas gracias para ayudar a personas sin hogar con el banquete del domingo pasado! Hemos servido y
disfrutado de muchas conversaciones con cerca de 350 invitados.
Este fin de semana la segunda colecta para Catholic Relief Services ayuda a proporcionar los fondos necesarios para
los esfuerzos internacionales de socorro. Echa un vistazo a algunos de sus trabajos increíble en www.crs.org.
Todas estas oportunidades nos permiten participar en la llamada cuaresmal a la limosna. Gracias por su
generosidad.
Este fin de semana, por favor, no te pierdas una oportunidad maravillosa para reflexionar sobre la oración
durante la Cuaresma con el Padre Jim Martin, SJ, el autor de algunos libros de gran espiritualidad. Se hará una
presentación sobre "La oración durante la Cuaresma", este domingo a las 6:30 pm en el Centro Parroquial (después
de la misa de los domingos, 5:15 pm).
Que nuestro retiro de Cuaresma nos acercan al Señor!
Paz – Padre Gil
La Pulga de 5 y 12 de Mayo
El Comité de la Providencia pide sus donaciones de ropa (las que estén en buena condición) y también utencilios de cosina
para una pulga en mayo. Pueden entregar sus articulos en el Centro Parroquial en nombre del Comité de la
Providencia. Gracias.
Via Crucis en Vivo
Se invita todas las personas que quieren participar en el Via Crucis en Vivo durante el Viernes Santo a las 12:00 pm. En el
ensayo es después de la misa dominical. Para más información, comuniquese con Adelo Hernández.
Via Crucis
Se celebra el Via Crucis todos los viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 7:00pm en español y a las 6:00 pm en inglés.
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Saturday, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day
8:30 Norah Horne
5:15
Venerable Henriette Delille, Sainthood Cause
Sunday, March 18th, 4th Sunday of Lent
8:00 Omar Gutierrez
10:00 George Grenier
12:30 For the Angels
5:15
David Michael Garcia
Monday, March 19th, Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
7:30 Joseph DeMartino
12:10 Faye Blakely-Powell: Get Well
Tuesday, March 20th
7:30
Carolle Wasembeck
12:10 Mary Jacob
Wednesday, March 21st
7:30 Petra Martinez
12:10 John McKiernan
Thursday, March 22nd
7:30 Benjamin F. Ramos
12:10 Benjamin F. Ramos
Friday, March 23rd, Turibuis de Mogrovejo, bishop; Day
of Abstinence
7:30 Helen Lynch
12:10 Anna Chervenak
Saturday, March 24th
8:30 Mario Candiotti
5:15 Charlie Blanko
DO YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY TO GLUTEN? Gluten free
hosts are available at all masses. Please let the celebrating
priest or any of the ministers know before mass and we will
prepare a gluten free host for Holy Communion. Then at the
communion procession, please receive the Body of Christ
from the priest, who will have the gluten free host separated
Please remember in prayer the following Paulist Fathers, the
anniversary (day/year) of whose death is this week (*denotes
served at St. Paul’s): Patrick J. Brady* (3/18/1911), Walter J.
Sullivan* (3/18/1999), Earl Monahan Jarrett* (3/19/1972),
Leo E. Conlin (3/19/1997), William J. Finn* (3/20/1961),
Richard J. Walsh (3/21/2003), John M. Riach (3/21/1950),
Benjamin B. Hunt (3/21/1986), Thomas J. McNichol*
A Word from Servant of God, Father Isaac Hecker,
CSP Founder of Paulists and 1st Pastor of our Parish
No other explanation other than the indwelling Christ in
His Church as the actual and historical religion is
tenable.
PARISH SUPPORT
Thank you for your generosity!
Receipts:
2012
2011
Sunday, March 11th
$11,182
$11,369
Parish Pay
$1,608
$1,713
Readings for the Week of March 18, 2012
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or
9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Monday:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt
1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30
Thursday:
Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53
Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7,
17, 20-27, 33b-45
Sunday:
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Let us Pray for Our Sick
Michele Blanco, Jose & Clemencia Garcia, Teresa Guevara,
Isabel Iondoño, Lina Melendez, Liza Ann Montero, Melba
Ortiz, Juan C. & Ruth Ospina, Kathleen Ryan, Esther &
Lucy Salgado, Rafael Salinas, Antonio Silva, Natan Sheyer,
Leslie Smith, Abe Steingart, Ann Nolan, Mary Kovack,
Francisco Gerdy, Carrie Bullock, Tracy Manning, Jenny
Young, Raymond Lopez, Peter O’Rourke, Joan Gonzalez,
Marie Rose Marguerite Moze, Jasmin Mania, Luis Guzman,
Jose Lorenzo Aegura, Enriquillo Menoz, Ramuntco Iban
Bosoh, Serangely, Ana Torres, Angeline Roselli, Ray Lopez,
Luisa Jaquez, Nicole Giral, Myriam Garcia, Sally Ann,
Maria Luisa Alfaro, Giuseppe DiScipio, Marian Grabowski,
Tina Cacomanolis, & Janet Lindell., Susan Walton, Bernard
Bisbal, and DeDe Sharkey, Paula Corredor, Caroline Okrant,
Kevin Morgan, John O’Neill, Joel Juarbe, Faye BlakleyPowell
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