Saint Paul Catholic Church and Missions

Saint Paul Catholic Church and Missions

St. Paul Catholic
Church and
Missions
Iglesia Católica
San Pablo y
Misiones
4178 Highway 441 South, Douglas, Georgia 31535
Parish Office
Office phone: 912-384-3560
In case of extreme emergency only call: 912-278-1567
Church email: [email protected]
Parish Website: www.stpaulmissions.yolasite.com
St. William Catholic Church, P.O. Box 861,
807 S. Merrimac Dr., Fitzgerald, [email protected]
Holy Family Catholic Church, Atkinson County, Off Hwy 135
Administration ¤ Administración
Pastor: Rev. Paul O’Connell
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
Pastoral Assistant: Bertha Capetillo
(Email: [email protected])
July 11 – July 17
Church Secretary: Janet Benton
A PLACE FOR EVERYONE
No daily Masses this week.
Sunday Masses:
8:00am English, Holy Family
and Community.
9:30amGod
English,
St. Paul
11:45am Misa Español, St. Paul
5:00pm English, St. William
7:00pm Misa Español, St. William
“The Church is a Field Hospital at the
scene of a Battle.”
--His Holiness, Pope Francis
“The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with
doors always wide open. One concrete sign of such
openness is that our church doors should always be
open, so that if someone, moved by the Spirit, come
there looking for God, he or she will not find a closed
door. There are other doors that should not be closed
either. Everyone can share in some way in the life of
the Church: everyone can be part of the community, nor
should the doors of the sacraments be closed for simply
any reason. This is especially true of the sacrament
which is itself “the door”: Baptism. The Eucharist,
although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a
prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and
nourishment for the weak. The convictions have
pastoral consequences that we are called to consider
with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as
arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the
Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father,
where there is a place for everyone, with all their
problems.” --His Holiness, Pope Frances, The Joy of the
Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium)
Our Mission
Statement
Declaración
de Misión
"La Iglesia es un hospital de campaña
en el escenario de una batalla."
--Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco
WELCOME, FR. WILLIAM LEAHY
We welcome Fr. Leahy, who will celebrate
Mass today at Holy Family and St. Paul.
Thank you, Father!
If you haven’t yet made your pledge to the
Bishop’s Annual Appeal, it is not too late to
contribute to our Diocesan family.
Thank you for your generosity.
Our Parish Progress Reports (6-23-16):
St. Paul
Target: $19,997
Pledged: $4,330
Paid on Pledge: $1,715
Pledge Balance: $2,615
One-time gift: $11,482
Paid toward Target: $13,197
% of Target Paid: 66%
Number of Families: 122
Number of Donors: 52
% of Participation: 42.62%
St. William
Target: $3,401
Pledged: $660
Paid on Pledge: $310
Pledge Balance: $350
One-time gift: $3,043
Paid toward Target: $3,353
% of Target Paid: 99%
Number of Families: 44
Number of Donors: 15
% of Participation: 34.09%
Holy Family
Target: $2,019
Pledged: $425
Paid on Pledge: $150
Pledge Balance: $275
One-time gift: $1,835
Paid toward Target: $1,985
% of Target Paid: 98%
Number of Families: 20
Number of Donors: 12
% of Participation: 60.00%
Holy Father's Prayer
Intentions for
July, 2016
Universal: Indigenous Peoples
That indigenous peoples, whose
identity and very existence are
threatened, will be shown due
respect.
Evangelization: Latin America
& Caribbean That the Church in
Latin America and the
Caribbean, by means of her
mission to the continent, may
announce the Gospel with
renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
WISE WORDSST. TERESA OF AVILA
Let nothing disturb you.
Let nothing frighten you.
All things are passing;
God does not change.
Patience achieves all things.
Whoever has God wants for nothing.
God alone suffices.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
In honor of the Year of Mercy, the CCW
is helping to plan and organize a
pilgrimage to St. Augustine. Be on the
lookout for more information as we
gather numbers and determine interest,
in order to make specific plans for the
excursion in late October, 2016.
Also, the CCW will not meet this summer
but will resume meetings in September.
Les rogamos que no se demoren en hacer su
contribución. Queremos mostrar nuestro apoyo
a la familia diocesana superando la meta de
este año.
¿Sabías?
 Las Pláticas de Bautismo serán el
Primer Domingo de cada mes a las
9:30am. Para más información, favor de
comunicarse con María García, despear
de Misa o llamar a la oficina parroquial al
912-384-3560. Gracias.
 Los Bautismos se pueden programar
los Sábados, a las 12:00 Mediodía o
durante las misas del fin de semana.
 Bodas y Quinceañeras pueden ser
programados a las 2:00 pm los sábados.
Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial
para discutir y programar.
NUEVOS MIEMBROS
Se pide a los feligreses a inscribirse en la
iglesia, llenando un formulario de inscripción
que se puede encontrar en la mesa en el centro
del vestíbulo.
ENFERMO O EN EL HOSPITAL
Si usted o un miembro de la familia está en el
hospital o confinado en casa, por favor llame a
la oficina de la iglesia (912-384-3560).
Hay varias personas que hacen rondas en casa /
hospitales y le gustaría visitar a todos.
CAMBIO DE NOMBRE, DIRECCIÓN,
Y TELÉFONO
Por favor notifique a la oficina de la iglesia
(912-384-3560) de cualquier cambio.
IL PAPA FRANCISCO: LA IGLESIA
Y LA MISRICORDIA
“La Iglesia tiene la misión de anunciar la
misericordia de Dios, corazón palpitante del
Evangelio, que por su medio debe alcanzar la
mente y el corazón de toda persona. La Esposa
de Cristo hace suyo el comportamiento del
Hijo de Dios que sale a encontrar a todos, sin
excluir ninguno. En nuestro tiempo, en el que
la Iglesia está comprometida en la nueva
evangelización, el tema de la misericordia
exige ser propuesto una vez más con nuevo
entusiasmo y con una renovada acción pastoral.
Es determinante para la Iglesia y para la
credibilidad de su anuncio que ella viva y
testimonie en primera persona la misericordia.
Su lenguaje y sus gestos deben transmitir
misericordia para penetrar en el corazón de las
personas y motivarlas a reencontrar el camino
de vuelta al Padre.
La primera verdad de la Iglesia es el amor de
Cristo. De este amor, que llega hasta el perdón
y al don de sí, la Iglesia se hace sierva y
mediadora ante los hombres. Por tanto, donde
la Iglesia esté presente, allí debe ser evidente la
misericordia del Padre. En nuestras parroquias,
en las comunidades, en las asociaciones y
movimientos, en fin, dondequiera que haya
cristianos, cualquiera debería poder encontrar
un oasis de misericordia.”
--Roma, junto a San Pedro, el 11 de abril,
Vigilia del Segundo Domingo de Pascua o de
la Divina Misericordia, del Año del Señor 2015
FYI
THE USUAL ANNOUNCEMENTS…
~FOR YOUR INFORMATION~
Keeping Fr. Paul in Our
Prayers for a safe and
productive vacation
Fr. Paul will be at Fordham
University in NYC (the Bronx) until
August 6. The visiting priest,
Fr. Alberto, will celebrate weekend
& daily Masses (to be announced).
We hope Fr. Paul enjoys his
university experience!
Listed are numbers of nearby priests
in case of extreme emergency (all
speak English and Spanish):
Fr. Rafael Estrada (706-631-5904),
Fr. Robert Cushing (478-284-5235)
Fr. Justin Ferguson (229 382-4600)
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES
ORAR POR NUESTROS SOLDADOS
Captain Christopher Benson (Italy),
Sgt. Adam Carson (Japan), PFC Miguel
Contreras (Hawaii), Sgt. Blake Downs
(N. Carolina), TSgt. Emmanuel Gamboa
(Arizona), Vincente Guerrero, Kristopher
Lentz, April Marten (Quatar), CW2 Jeb S.
McKinnon (South Korea), Martin Rios,
Candise Rolerson (Kansas), Juan Vargas
(Afg.), Erick Vilches, Octavio Rodriguez
(Japan), Leo Rodriguez (S. Carolina),
Rolando Chavez (San Diego).
PRAYER LIST
We are updating the Prayer List. Please phone
the church office (912-384-3560) to give us the
name of someone you would like remembered.
AN ACCOUNT OF OUR STEWARDSHIP
St. Paul--Weekly Required Offertory: $4,607.00
Monthly Required Building Fund: $2,316.00
St. Paul
Week of 7-3-16
Offertory
Annual Budgeted
$190,000.00
Received to date
4,008.25
Received (7-3-16)
4,008.25
Building Fund: $1,485.00
Offertory: Holy Family
Sunday (7-3-16): $276.00
Offertory: St. William
Sunday (7-3-16): $276.00
Maintenance: 267.00
CAPÍTULO DEL OBISPO PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE NIÑOS
Visite la página Web de la diócesis para leer el código:
www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection o 888-357-5330.
CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
Visit diocesan website:www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection
Or call 888-357-5330 to report knowledge of abuse.
FOOD PANTRY
The St. Paul Food Pantry, organized by our
Knights of Columbus, is in great need of gifts
of nonperishable foods. Please remember that
summer is also a time of need for some
families, especially those with children.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
May God bless Henry and Shirley McKinnon
of Holy Family who celebrated their
56th wedding anniversary on July 3.
PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS
Along the ways of peace and prosperity
may the almighty and merciful Lord lead us,
and may the Angel Raphael accompany us
on the journey. So may we in peace, health,
and joy return unto our own.
--from The Prayer Book, Catholic Press, Inc.