SCRIPTURE, SEASONS, AND THE READINGS AT MASS

NEW YORK CITY
SCRIPTURE, SEASONS, AND THE
READINGS AT MASS
The Lord encountered in the Scriptures Pope John
Paul II wrote: In every Eucharistic celebration . . . the
table of the Word offers the same understanding of the
history of salvation and especially of the paschal mystery which the risen Jesus himself gave to his disciples. [Dies Domini, n.39] The Scriptures proclaimed
in the Mass, because they are the word of God, proclaimed by God, have a special power that helps us to
put them into practice in our own lives. Over time, as
we listen, year after year, to the word of God, our understanding of the meaning of that word grows. We
may not even be aware of it, it often happens imperceptibly, but if we are making an effort to be attentive,
if we truly want to know God, through the power of
the Holy Spirit we do grow and the word becomes living and effective in our lives!
The Seasons of the Lord: The word of God is not
presented to us by the Church in a haphazard manner.
Carefully and thoroughly, through the readings and
prayers of the seasons and feasts of the Liturgical Year
and particularly in her Sunday celebrations, she sets
the life of Christ before us. In one sense Christ’s life is
a single great Mystery. However, that mystery is so
rich, so filled with meaning for us, that we need to examine its many facets one by one in order both to appreciate, to savor the message each facet holds, and
ultimately to translate its message into action in our
lives. The Church sets these facets before us in the
Seasons of the Lord throughout the Liturgical Year. At
the heart of these seasons lies the Sacred Triduum of
the Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, our celebration of the Paschal Mystery that won our salvation.
The seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
plunge us both into the world waiting for its Savior
and our expectation of his coming again at the end of
time. They present to us the Mystery of God made
man, coming among us in all the weakness of a human
infant, shown first to his own people, the Jews, and
then in the persons of the Magi, to the gentiles. In Ordinary Time (whose name derives not from something
that is ho-hum, but rather from the ordinal numbers by
which each week is known) we are immersed in the
public life of the Lord as he spread his message,
healed the sick and formed his apostles and disciples.
Each facet of these seasons reveals to us an aspect of
the fathomless riches to be found in Christ. As we participate in the liturgies of these days, the Scripture
readings and the prayers of the day unfold for us the
meaning of the Paschal Mystery that won our redemption and the lessons that Christ’s life holds for us..
Our Calling to Imitate Christ: As followers of
Christ, baptized into his Mystical Body the Church,
we are called to be like him, to make him present to
the world through our own words and actions. Christ
came to earth in human form to redeem us, but also to
show us how to live as God’s children. He was like us
in every aspect of our humanity: he felt joy and pain,
sickness and frustration, hunger and thirst - like us in
all things but sin. He is our model, the way, the truth
and the life.. But if we are to mirror Christ in our own
lives we must first know Christ and it is through the
liturgy, the primary and indispensable source from
which the faithful are to derive the true Christian
spirit (CSL n.14), that we are able to do this.
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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NEWS @ ST. PAUL’S
MINISTRY ACTIVITIES
Saturday, September 10th at 3:00 pm
9/11 Remembrance Concert
NYC Master Chorale performs Paul Leavitt's Requiem
joined by The Empire City Men's Chorus singing a repertoire of spirituals and reflective pieces. Free & all
welcome.
Sunday, August 21st
Breaking Bread
Enjoy fellowship and food at a neighborhood restaurant!
Meet in the back of the Church after the 5:15 pm mass.
Sunday, September 11th
Prayer Service & Tolling of the Bells
8:30 am
8:46 am
9:03 am
9:37 am
10:03 am
Prayer Service begins
World Trade Center
North Tower
World Trade Center
South Tower
Pentagon
Flight 93, Somers
County, Pennsylvania
Mass Begins
Saturday, September 10th
Hike and Pray
Escape the stress of New York City for one day and venture with Apostolist on a spiritual hike into the beautiful
forests of Hudson Highlands State Park. Weather permitting. 9:00am-6:00pm. Departing from the Parish
Center.
Go to www.apostolist.com for information about all
these and other upcoming activities and events!
GREAT CATHOLIC FICTION
Join us for another summer classic, Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. A discussion of the play will be led by
Father James DiLuzio on Tuesday, August 30th at
7PM in the Parish Center. The book is 20% off at the
WelcomeCenter-Bookstore. Sign up at the WelcomeCenter or RSVP at the following email address to attend
the event:
[email protected]
OSP represents the Gay and Lesbian parishioners at
the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. It organizes programs around three main streams:
SAVE THE DATE: TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY!
Back by popular demand, we will be having our bus trip
to Atlantic City’s Showboat Hotel & Casino on Saturday, October 22nd. Tickets are $30 and each person will
receive a $30 casino bonus. We will leave St. Paul’s at
10 am and return at 9:30 pm. Beginning August 15th,
tickets will be on sale at the Parish Center.
SPIRITUALITY: Enrich the spiritual and intellectual
needs of G & L Catholics.
DIALOGUE: Build a positive community spirit and
provide a safe and nurturing environment for G & L
parishioners at St. Paul's.
SERVICE: Leverage the talents of G & L parishioners to focus on needs within the G & L community in
NYC.
TORTILLA HEAVEN RESCHEDULED
The showing of the film Tortilla Heaven has been rescheduled to September 15, from 7-9 pm. It will be
taking place in room 201/202 of the Parish Center.
Just to reiterate, this means that there will be no
movie on August 25th. RSVP in the WelcomeCenter
-Bookstore.
For information about upcoming events or if you'd
like to be a part of OSP check out:
www.outatstpaul.org
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AUGUST 21, 2011
TEACHERS FOR RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEEDED FOR
2011-2012
ABC’S OF CATHOLIC
RELIEF SERVICES
ABC’s of Catholic Relief Services: This week - CRS/
Orphans and Vulnerable Children… Sadly millions of
poor children are left on their own thanks to the plague of
HIV/AIDS. Some must act as caregivers to their parents;
others as heads of households to their siblings. CRS, and
those who help, are in the forefront of assisting these children.
Have you thought about being a catechist, but have never
given it a try? Would you like to join us in sharing your
Catholic faith with the children of St. Paul’s parish? Are you
willing to commit yourself to be present with your students for
classes from September to May? However, there is some latitude for your personal schedule because you will be sharing
the teaching responsibility with another teacher for the 30
Sunday sessions scheduled during the school year from 11:0012:30 PM. The heart of our program is the dedication of our
catechists. Co-teachers will be needed in the fall for our First
Communion and pre-confirmation classes. Training and ongoing support are provided with opportunities for personal
spiritual growth. If you feel serious about this calling and
ministry, please contact us.
For more information please visit www.crs.org
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Eucharistic Ministers
Other volunteers’ opportunities: Substitute teachers, hall
monitor, clerical help, and refreshment committee.
*Please consider this important ministry to our youth. If you
have an interest, call Hernán Sánchez in the Religious Education Office 212-265-3495, extension 341 or
E-mail: [email protected]. It is certainly a
help for all of our children. We hope it will be a joy for you!
The Liturgical Ministries committee is looking for Lectors
and Eucharistic Ministers for Sunday 8:00 AM masses. A
Lector proclaims the Word and helps to guide the congregation in their worship. Eucharistic Ministers participate in the
full ritual beauty of ministering communion to fellow parishioners. It is a serious responsibility and a great privilege to
serve as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Training sessions
will be scheduled shortly. Please contact Ed Pouzar at
[email protected] at your earliest convenience if you
are interested in volunteering. Thank you!
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 Tuesday, August
23rd from 6-8:30 pm at the Parish Center. These meditation sessions are held every Tuesday evening.
Please RSVP at: [email protected].
The National Children’s Chorus (formerly the Paulist Choristers) is currently accepting applications for its 2011-12
Season at The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle. Having
begun here at Saint Paul’s in 1918, we are very excited
about our first full season in New York City to compliment
our well-established series in Los Angeles. With unique
opportunities for students ages 5 to 17, the NCC offers instruction in conducting, music theory, composition and the
Kodály Method. Explore the possibility of developing
your child’s talent in a place where creativity is nourished
and refined. To schedule an audition, call 310-475-2070, or
e-mail us at:
[email protected].
THURSDAY EVENING PRAYER GROUP
Please come and join us for prayer on Thursday evenings
at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. We pray for all intentions
requested during the week. If you would like us to pray for
you or a loved one, please write your intention in the
“Book of Prayer” located in front of the large crucifix in
the north aisle of the church. All are welcome!
Rehearsals will commence on
Wednesday, September 7th!
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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FAITH WALKERS
Faith Walkers is a group of fun and faithful walkers. To be a member of this group, you need to walk twice a
week for a half hour. We meet once a month on First Saturdays for mass together followed by a short presentation and walk. Throughout August, we are taking advantage of the free programs the city offers on Wednesday
evenings. Some of us attend the free Yoga class at Riverside Park which starts at 6:30. We often have Saturday
morning walks as well. Contact us at [email protected] for more information and to be included on the emailing list of upcoming walks. Its a great way to get fit, meet new friends, and have fun all at
once! Everyone is welcome.
"Adopt-a-Pew" Program
You may sponsor the refurbishment of one or more
pews as a memorial for a beloved one or in honor of
a family member or friend. A small plaque will
placed on the pew with the information you provide
us, "In memory of" or "In honor of". We cannot
complete this project without your help. So please
prayerfully consider sponsoring a pew. You may
donate online at www.stpaultheapostle.org under
Parish Pay or you may fill out one of the flyers at the
church entrance and drop the completed flyer at the
Welcome Center Bookstore or the Parish Center Office. Thank you so much for your assistance and
kindness to our beautiful and historic Church.
SPECIAL FOR NON-CATHOLICS
If you are one of the many non-Catholics who visit St.
Paul's and feel at home here, perhaps it's time to think
about becoming a full member of our Roman Catholic
community. During Labor Day week we will begin a
series of meetings to help you explore the possibility of
becoming Catholic at St. Paul's. For more information,
call Father Robert Collins at 212.515.0119 (daytime),
or send e-mail to [email protected].
BECOME A WELCOMER
We are about to start a new inquiry series for people
thinking of becoming Catholic at St. Paul's. If you
would like to assist these people by meeting with them
in a group once a week for about 6 weeks, now is the
time to volunteer. For more information, please call
Father Robert Collins at 212.515.0119 (daytime), or
send e-mail to [email protected].
REGISTER NOW FOR
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2011-2012
For families registering for Religious Education at St. Paul’s
for the first time, the Religious Education Registration Form is
available at the parish receptionist desk. Deadline for Registration is August 1st and classes begin on September 18th.
Saint Paul’s offers a wonderful religious education program for
preschool children aged 3 to 5 years old called the Catechesis
of the Good Shepherd. The Catechesis is rooted in the Bible,
the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of
Maria Montessori. Children gather in an "atrium," a room prepared for them, which contains simple yet beautiful materials
that they use. In the atrium, the child can ponder a biblical passage or a prayer from the liturgy by taking the material for that
text and working with it - placing wood figures of sheep in a
sheepfold of the Good Shepherd, setting sculpted apostles
around a Last Supper table, or preparing a small altar with the
furnishings used for the Eucharist. Two sessions will be offered on Sundays (9:30am-11:30am and 12:20pm-2:20pm)
beginning September 18th.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Discovering XXI Century is organizing a Pilgrimage to China
from October 12 to 24, 2011. Join us while we discover the great
civilization of China. For more information please contact our
office 212-244-4778 or by email [email protected] or visiting our web page www.Discovering21century,com or by telephone 212-244-4778.
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AUGUST 21, 2011
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
Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo –
Sin duda, ya se han dado cuenta que cinco bancos son ausentes de la iglesia. Estos bancos originales
son dañados y deben reparar. De hecho, todos los bancos necesitan restauración. El asiento del banco de
cada banco consiste en dos tablones que quedan para formar juntos una costura. Con el tiempo y con el
desgaste, la costura separa. Entonces cuando una persona se sienta en el banco, el peso de la persona abre
la costura y cuando esa persona se levanta de su asiento, sus pantalones, o vestido o pela es agarrado en la
costura que daña su ropa o pellizca esa persona. (Hemos tenido algunos cortes secundarios).
Comenzando el lunes, 8 de agosto, quitaremos 10 bancos para la restauración. Después de dos semanas, 10 más serán quitados y los bancos nuevamente rehabilitadas se vuelven a instalar. Hay 70 bancos,
y por lo tanto este proceso requerirá unas 8 semanas para terminar. En el interín, utilizaremos sillas y los
bancos de la Capilla Cripta.
Le invito a ayudar con este proyecto necesario tomando parte en el Programa, “Adoptar un banco”.
Puede patrocinar la restauración de uno o más bancos como un memorial de un amado difunto o en honor
de un miembro de la familia. Una pequeña placa será colocado en el banco con la información, "En la memoria de" o “en honor de”. Nosotros no podemos completar este proyecto sin su ayuda. Entonces complazca
considera devotamente patrocinando un banco. Hay más información en los volantes en la entrada. Gracias
tanto para su ayuda y su bondad a nuestra hermosa Iglesia histórica.
PAZ – Padre Gil
REGISTRAR SUS HIJOS PARA EDUCACION RELIGIOSA AHORA!!!
Para las familias nuevas que son miembros registrados de la Iglesia de San Pablo y le gustaría registrar sus hijos en la clase
de Educación Religiosa los formularios están disponibles en la oficina parroquial. La fecha límite para registrarse es el
primero de Agosto. Las clases comienzan el 18 de septiembre.
Programa del Buen Pastor para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad
La catequesis del Buen Pastor: es un programa de desarrollo spiritual para los pre-escolares los cuales se fundamenta en
los principios de la la educación de Montessori. Las clases son de dos horas de duración y se llevan a cabo todos los
domingos. Sección I : 9:30-11:30 am / Seccion II: 12:20- 2:20 pm Los formularios de registración están disponible en
la oficina parroaquial .
MISA DE SANACION
Se invita a usted y a toda su familia a la misa de sanacion
con unción de los enfermos e imposición manos. Viernes
26 de Agosto, 7:00 pm santo rosario, 7:30pm santa misa
con el padre tomas del valle grupo la llama de amor.
Jesús nos llama: “Vengan a mí todos los que están cansados y afligidos que yo los aliviaré, porque en Él resplandece un amor probado y victorioso, más fuerte que el mal
que la muerte.” (Mateo 11:28)
Lecturas para la semana del 21 de Agosto de 2011
Domingo:
Is 22, 19-23/Rom 11, 33-36/Mt 16, 13-20
Lunes:
1 Tes 1, 1-5. 8-10/Mt 23, 13-22
Martes:
1 Tes 2, 1-8/Mt 23, 23-26
Miércoles: Ap 21, 9-14/Jn 1, 45-51
Jueves:
1 Tes 3, 7-13/Mt 24, 42-51
Viernes:
1 Tes 4, 1-8/Mt 25, 1-13
Sábado:
1 Tes 4, 9-11/Mt 25, 14-30
siguiente:
Jr 20, 7-9/Rom 12, 1-2/Mt 16, 21-27
EL CIRCULO ORACIÓN
Se reune todos los Jueves a las 7:00 pm. Todos están
invitados!
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Saturday, August 20th
Bernard, abbot & doctor of the Church
8:30 Michael Maguire
5:15
Sainthood Cause of Mother Henriette
Delille, SSF
Sunday, August 21st
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Caroline OKrant
10:00 Audrey Wilson
12:30
For the People
5:15 Thomas J. Higgins
Monday, August 22nd
Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30
Atopere Sandy Filippine
12:10 Josep Pignato
Tuesday, August 23rd
Rose of Lima, virgin
7:30 Rita Calamuso Branca
12:10 Jose M. Garcia
Wednesday, August 24th
Bartholomew, apostle
7:30 Evelyn Criscilli
12:10 Mary Hill
Thursday, August 25th
Louis of France or Joseph Calasanz, priest
7:30 Angel L. Ocasio
12:10 Barbara S. Janos
Friday, August 26th
7:30 Luisa Alvarez
12:10 Albert Echevarria
Saturday, August 27th
8:30 Florencio Pedrogo
5:15 Norah and Douglas Horne
Please remember in prayer the following Paulist fathers, the
anniversary (day/year) of whose death is this week (*denotes
served at St. Paul’s): Thomas G. McMahon* (8/22/89), Vincent F. Holden* (8/23/1972), Eugene T. Cavanaugh, student
(8/24/1870) Edward J. Mullaly (8/24/1958), Otto G. Mayer,
student (8/25/1867), Francis P. Sullivan (8/25/1985), Joseph
A. Morris (8/26/1958)
A Word from Servant of God, Father Isaac
Hecker, CSP Founder of Paulists and 1st
Pastor of our Parish; 1819-1888
There is no reason why a movement towards unity should not
set in, under the providence of God, in our day, just as in the
sixteenth century the perversity of men brought about disunion and sects. (“The Things That Make for Unity,” April
1888; CW, 109)
PARISH SUPPORT
Thank you for your generosity!
Receipts:
2011
Sunday, August 14th, 2011
$8,163
Parish Pay
$1,836
2010
$8,547
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Readings for the Week of August 21, 2011
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20
1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Mt 23:13-22
1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26
Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51
1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51
1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13
1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30
Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27
Become a Registered Parishioner
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, Tom Matovic, Myriam Garcia, Sally Ann,
Maria Luisa Alfaro, Veronica Mendoza, Giuseppe DiScipio, Marian Grabowski, Tina Cacomanolis, & Janet Lindell., Susan Walton, Bernard Bisbal, and DeDe Sharkey,
Paula a Jose Corredor, Caroline Okrant
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