Third Sunday of Easter - The Church of St Paul the Apostle

Third Sunday of Easter - The Church of St Paul the Apostle

The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers
Mass Schedule
Saturday
Sunday
8:30 am, 5:15 pm (Vigil)
8 am, 10 am (Choir),
12:30 (Spanish),
5:15 pm (Young Adult),
Weekday
7:30 am, 12:10 pm
Reconciliation Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays Following 12:10 Mass
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Fridays
Following 7:30 am Mass
Benediction
12:00 Noon
Parish Information
Parish Center & Offices
405 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Parish Center Hours
Monday - Thursday ······························ 9 am - 9 pm
Friday ············································· 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday ··········································· 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday··············································9 am - 3 pm
Contact
Parish Center ·································· (212) 265-3495
Bookstore ······································ (212) 315-0918
Fax ·············································· (212) 262-9239
Email ···························· [email protected]
Religious Education
Parents should contact Hernán Sanchez at (212) 265-3495,
ext. 341 to register their children for Religious Education.
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Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, NYC
Third Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2015
Welcome to the
Table of the Lord!
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever
comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in
me will never thirst - John 6:35
During mass this weekend, we welcome nineteen children to the celebration of their First Reception of the
Holy Eucharist. They have been preparing during this
past year. We are grateful to their catechists who minister with our Director of Religious Education, Hernán
Sánchez.
Jack Connolly
Oscar Español
Corinne Licardo
Miguel Alexander Mendez
Isabella Newsome
Alex Nitz
Jesse Paulino
Kevinj Pimentel
Lovely Ramirez
Yovely Ramirez
Fernanda Robles Gil
Lily Roman
Jake Salvaggio
Rebecca Jimenez
Rocco Polanco
Isabella Delgado
Kalie Vega
Visit the Tomb of Servant of God, Father Isaac Thomas
Hecker, CSP, founder of the Paulist Fathers located in the
northeast corner of the Church.
Joseph Peterson Keefe
Yaritza Burgos
NEW YORK CITY
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016
“Misericordiae Vultus”
(The Face of Mercy)
Bull of Indiction – Francis, Bishop of Rome, Servant of the Servants of God
The following is an excerpt from the beginning paragraphs of the papal bull.For the full text, please visit: http://
w2.vatican.va.
1. Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian
faith. Mercy has become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its culmination in him.
2. We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Our salvation depends on it.
3. At times we are called to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of
the Father’s action in our lives. For this reason I have proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as a special
time for the Church; a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more effective.
The Holy Year will open on 8 December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On that day,
the Holy Door will become a Door of Mercy through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God
who consoles, pardons, and instills hope.
4. I have chosen the date of 8 December because of its rich meaning in the recent history of the Church. In fact, I
will open the Holy Door on the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. The
Church feels a great need to keep this event alive.
We recall the poignant words of Saint John XXIII when, opening the Council, he indicated the path to follow: “Now the Bride of Christ wishes to use the medicine of mercy rather than taking up arms of severity … The
Catholic Church, as she holds high the torch of Catholic truth at this Ecumenical Council, wants to show herself a
loving mother to all; patient, kind, moved by compassion and goodness toward her separated children.”
5. The Jubilee year will close with the liturgical Solemnity of Christ the King on 20 November 2016. How much I
desire that the year to come will be steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man and woman, bringing the
goodness and tenderness of God! May the balm of mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a
sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst!
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APRIL 19, 2015
bilee year is the Holy Door, which is the northernmost entrance at St. Peter's in the Vatican. It is cemented shut and
only opened for Jubilee Years. The four papal basilicas in
Rome also have a holy door. Basilicas and other churches
may be designated as places to cross the threshold of a holy door as a sign of pardon or remission of sins for the living and the dead. The faithful are invited to Rome or other
basilicas and churches to cross the threshold of a holy door
as a sign of receiving God’s mercy. The pope hopes to
reawaken mercy in our heart and in the heart of the
Church, mercy which is the Face of Jesus Christ for the
world.
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016
What’s a papal bull?
A papal bull is a particular type of letter issued by a
Pope to address a particular issue or issue a proclamation,
as in this case, to declare an extraordinary jubilee year. Bull
is the English translation for the Latin, “bulla” which is the
lead or metal circular seal that was appended to the letter in
order to authenticate it. Today, in the publication of a bull,
the Pope refers to himself as the "Servant of the Servants of
God."
What is a Jubilee Year?
The jubilee tradition has its roots in Judaism, when
a jubilee year was celebrated every 50 years to restore
equality among all of the children of Israel, offering new
possibilities to families that had lost property and even their
personal freedom (Leviticus 25:10).
The Catholic Church has called jubilee years every
25 or 50 years since 1300 and special jubilee years from
time to time, known as extraordinary jubilee years. The last
jubilee year was held in 2000. The last extraordinary jubilee year was held in 1983 to celebrate 1,950 years since the
death and resurrection of Jesus.
The jubilee year is an opportunity for Catholics to
receive blessing and pardon from God and remission of sins
and, in the upcoming extraordinary jubilee year, by showing and living the way of mercy.
Apostolist Spring Season Kick-Off
Sunday, April 19th after 5:15 pm Mass
Parish Center
Kick off the Apostolist spring season in style and celebrate a
NYC pastime…brunch! Indulge in your favorite midday
dishes and drinks at a slightly later hour while meeting
friends old and new.
Sat 5/2
Catholic Underground: Join fellow young adult Catholics from around the
city as we experience Eucharistic Adoration in a unique way
Sun 5/3
Catholic 101: Pope Francis & New Evangelaization: Join us for a discussion on Pope Francis’s model for evangelization and how we can apply it
to our daily lives. In the Parish Center after the 5:1 5PM Mass
Why did Pope Francis proclaim an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy?
Mercy is the theme of Francis’ pontificate. His
episcopal motto: Miserando Atque Eligendo is taken from
the homily of St. Bede the Venerable, during which he
commented on the Gospel passage of the calling of Matthew: Vidit ergo lesus publicanum et quia miserando atque
eligendo vidit, ait illi Sequere me (“Jesus, therefore, sees
the tax collector, and since he sees by having mercy and by
choosing, he says to him, ‘Follow me’”).
The pope writes that he has called for the year because: "Perhaps we have long since forgotten how to show
and live the way of mercy … The temptation ... to focus
exclusively on justice made us forget that this is only the
first, albeit necessary and indispensable step … The time
has come for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy
once more … It is time to return to the basics and to bear
the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters …
Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills
in us the courage to look to the future with hope."
What does a jubilee year mean for Catholics in the coming year?
Special prayer events will be planned around the
world, from the parish to the Vatican. The symbol of a ju-
Sun 5/10
Banquet for the Hungry & Homeless: Help serve a warm meal and spend a
spring afternoon with our brothers & sisters in need, 11:30-2:30pm, enter
through the Parish Center.
Sat 5/16
Outing at "The Fat Cat": Shoot pool, serve ping pong and play board
games at this popular hang out spot in the Village.
Thurs 5/21
Midnight Run: Help Apostolist prepare and distribute care packages to the
hungry and homeless of our surrounding community
Thur 5/28
Outdoor Social: Enjoy a happy hour with Apostolist and toast to faith and
fellowship!
Sun 5/31
Breaking Bread: Apostolist breaks bread at a local restaurant after the 5:1
5PM Mass
Sat 6/6
Volleyball with OSP: Come out for some friendly exercise with our
friends from OSP.
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Apostolist is the young adult ministry of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Join us every Sunday for our 5:15pm Mass. For more info email us at
[email protected]
APRIL 19, 2015
OSP Spring Social at Hardware Bar
Thursday, April 23rd at 7 pm
Hardware Bar (10th Ave between 47th/48th)
The social is a great way for us to come together as a community and learn more about our upcoming events. Cash bar.
Light hors d'oeuvres served.
OwningOurFaith Film Screening and Panel Discussion Sunday, April 26th at 6:30 pm
Please join us for a film screening and panel discussion of
LGBT Catholics: OwningOurFaith following the 5:15PM
mass in the parish center of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. OwningOurFaith is a documentary short that shares the
life stories of LGBT Catholics, their friends and families.
The film was produced by members Out@StPaul and has
received over 25,000 views and recognition from sources
including Huffington Post, National Catholic Reporter,
GLAAD, OUT and The Advocate. Please invite your
friends, straight or gay, to attend this event. Light food and
drinks will be provided.
For a complete listing of our Spring/Summer Season Events, please check
out
our
website
at
www.outatstpaul.org
or
email
us
at [email protected]. All are welcome to attend our events. OSP
is the LGBT ministry of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Manhattan .
Poetry Reading
Monday, April 20th at 7 pm
Parish Center
Join us for a celebration of poetry month! Members of Poets@StPaul’s will begin the evening and we will conclude
with readings by Ann-Marie Brumm and Nina Carey Tassi. Ms Brumm received two Hopwood Awards for Poetry
has published over 100 poems in literary journals and taught
at Kean University (New Jersey) and Ben Gurion University
in Israel. Ms Tassi has collaborated on books linking poetry
to the visual arts. Her upcoming book, “Spirit Ascending”
was inspired by the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in
Rome.
Take a look at some of our Paulist Ministries!
Busted Halo
Busted Halo encourages young adults to explore, grow in
and share their faith through contemporary communication
tools.
www.bustedhalo.com
Paulist Press
Paulist Press is committed to publishing quality materials
that bring the Gospel to Catholics and people of other religious traditions. www.paulistpress.com
Paulist Productions
Paulist Productions, along with its sister company Paulist
Pictures, produces films and television programs that uncover God’s presence in the contemporary human experience.
www.paulistproductions.org
Openings
Openings is the Paulist Fathers' project for visual artists. We
believe that artists are moved by the Mystery to reveal more
of it to each other and most of all to those who experience
their art.
www.openingsny.com
For this week’s readings, please visit
www.usccb.org/bible/readings
A Word from Servant of God,
Father Isaac Hecker, CSP
Founder of Paulists and
1st Pastor of our Parish
Now that the old system between church and state has been
broken, and its recovery hopeless, may it not be the interest
no less than the policy of the church not to neglect but to
embrace the opportunity which Heaven yields to secure
above all things, in view of menacing dangers, her independence and freedom of action?
[“The German Problem,” The Catholic World,
December 1881, pp. 296-297]
Exhibit: Joe Smith
Openings presents an exhibit of the work of Joe Smith in the
church, April 9- May 31. Joe Smith is professor of art at
Mt. Holyoke College and has been written about in Art Forum, The New York Times and other publications. You are
invited to the reception April 16 from 7-9pm in the
church. Parishioners are especially invited to a talk given by
Mr. Smith on May 14 at 7pm in the church. For more information visit www.openingsny.com
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For more information about the sainthood cause of
Fr. Isaac Hecker, go to www.paulist.org
Please remember in prayer the following Paulist Fathers, the anniversary (day/year noted) of whose death
is this week:
Paul B. Ward* (4/19/1951), Francis P. Lyons*
(4/21/1943), and Edward J. Byrne* (4/24/1960).
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Catholic Fiction Book Club
The Cana Mystery by David Beckett
Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
A more contemporary Catholic novel which surrounds finding the lost jars of Cana—the very jars that Jesus used at the
wedding at Cana—and a puzzle to be solved. Are the jars
authentic, and is there a prophecy somehow hidden in them?
Book available in the welcomecenter.
RSVP [email protected]
Visiting Voices
Welcome the following Award-Winning
Musical Ensembles to St. Paul’s:
Sunday, April 19th at 8AM Mass
Daniel Boone High School Choir
Sunday, April 19th at 10AM Mass
Kettle Marine High School Chorus
Thursday, April 23rd at 10AM
Oxford High School String Ensemble
Thursday, April 23rd at 1:30PM
Beaver High School Orchestra
Saturday, April 25th at 5:15PM Mass
Pueri Cantoris Festival Chorus
Faithwalkers
We are walking May 2, May 16 and June 6
Sign up NOW!
What a long winter, time to get out and make it up so save
these Saturday Dates
May 2nd - The New and IMPROVED Chelsea High Line
May 16th - Sacred Sites Open House Weekend
June 6th - Walking tour of Harlem
Please reserve your spot early at:
[email protected]
Time to roll out of hibernation and get moving!! Fun,
Friends and looking fabulous all in one!!
Catholic Relief Services
ABC's of Catholic Relief Services: This week - CRS & eXtra effort... Where there is suffering American Catholics are
represented by Catholic Relief Services. 40 years ago the
Vietnam War ended. Saigon fell on April 30, 1975. CRS
staff were among the last to leave. When Phnom Penh fell,
also that month, a CRS staff member was on the last American helicopter leaving the Cambodian capital. Please help
continue your legacy. Last week - CRS & Water. Next week
- CRS & Youth. For more info visit: www.crs.org<http://
www.crs.org> (IV/50)
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Arts and Artists at Saint Paul’s
Broadway’s Future Concert
Monday, April 27, 2015
Arts and Artists at St. Paul will present its eighth Broadway’s Future Songbook concert of the season on Monday,
April 27th at 6PM at The New York Public Library for
the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center - Bruno Walter
Auditorium - 111 Amsterdam Avenue (just south of 65th
Street). This month’s concert will feature the songs of the
award-winning songwriting team of Landon Braverman
and Derek P. Hassler. We are once again lucky to have
performers from some of Broadway’s top shows lending
their talents to this concert. This 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 check our website:
www.artsandartistsatstpaul.org.
A presentation of the
Corpus Christi Chapterof the
International Thomas Merton Society
Jim Forest, known peace advocate, will give a talk on
Still Life with Peace ~
“Thomas Merton’s Advice to Peacemakers”
With David Golemboski, interlocutor
Saturday, April 25, 2015
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Free to Members ~ $10.00 for Non-Members
Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street, Manhattan
Information: (212) 666-9350
or E-mail [email protected]
Parish Staff
Rev. Gilbert Martinez, CSP··································Pastor
Rev. Thomas Holahan, CSP·····················Associate Pastor
Deacon Waldemar Sandoval····Saint Vincent de Paul Society,
Baptismal Preparation, Homebound
Rev. Robert Collins, SJ··············Director of Adult Initiation
Sister Maria Luz Lemus, OSJ····························Sacristan
Ms. Mara Halley································Business Manager
Mr. Hernán Sanchez···········Director of Religious Education
Ms. Kathy Zirnhelt·······Welcome Center Bookstore Manager
Mr. John Znidarsic·····························Resource Manager
Mr. Javier Castro·······························Facilities Manager
Rev. James McQuade, CSP··Mount Sinai Roosevelt Chaplain
Ms. Valerie Shondel····························Director of Music
Mr. Patrick Fleury·······················Administrative Assistant
Paulist Ministries
Rev. David Dwyer, CSP···················www.bustedhalo.com
Rev. Larry Rice, CSP·················www.paulist.org/vocation
Rev. Frank Sabatté, CSP··················www.openingsny.com
Iglesia del San Pablo el Apostol
III Domingo de Pascua - 19 DE ABRIL 2015
DIRECTIVA PASTORAL
Padre Gilbert S. Martinez, CSP, Parroco
Padre Thomas Holahan, CSP, Vicario
Diacono Waldemar Sandoval
Eddie Marrero: Coro Hispano
Misa Hispana: Domingo 12:30 pm
Grupo de Oración Jueves 7 pm
Legión de María Sábado 10 am
Cura Ultraya Cursillista: Domingo 1:30 pm
Confesiones: Llame por cita
Misericordiae Vultus
“El Rostro de la Misericordia”
BULA DE CONVOCACIÓN DEL JUBILEO EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA MISERICORDIA
FRANCISCO, OBISPO DE ROMA, SIERVO DE LOS SIERVOS DE DIOS
El siguiente es un extracto de los párrafos iniciales de la sede papal bull.For el texto completo, por favor visite: http://
w2.vatican.va.
1. Jesucristo es el rostro de la misericordia del Padre. El misterio de la fe cristiana parece encontrar su síntesis en esta palabra. Ella se ha vuelto viva, visible y ha alcanzado su culmen en Jesús de Nazaret.
2. Siempre tenemos necesidad de contemplar el misterio de la misericordia. Es fuente de alegría, de serenidad y de paz. Es
condición para nuestra salvación. Misericordia: es la palabra que revela el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad. Misericordia:
es el acto último y supremo con el cual Dios viene a nuestro encuentro. Misericordia: es la ley fundamental que habita en el
corazón de cada persona cuando mira con ojos sinceros al hermano que encuentra en el camino de la vida. Misericordia: es
la vía que une Dios y el hombre, porque abre el corazón a la esperanza de ser amados no obstante el límite de nuestro pecado.
3. Hay momentos en los que de un modo mucho más intenso estamos llamados a tener la mirada fija en la misericordia para
poder ser también nosotros mismos signo eficaz del obrar del Padre. Es por esto que he anunciado un Jubileo Extraordinario
de la Misericordia como tiempo propicio para la Iglesia, para que haga más fuerte y eficaz el testimonio de los creyentes.
El Año Santo se abrirá el 8 de diciembre de 2015, solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción. En la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción tendré la alegría de abrir la Puerta Santa. En esta ocasión será una Puerta de la Misericordia, a través
de la cual cualquiera que entrará podrá experimentar el amor de Dios que consuela, que perdona y ofrece esperanza.
4. He escogido la fecha del 8 de diciembre por su gran significado en la historia reciente de la Iglesia. En efecto, abriré la
Puerta Santa en el quincuagésimo aniversario de la conclusión del Concilio Ecuménico Vaticano II. La Iglesia siente la necesidad de mantener vivo este evento.
Vuelven a la mente las palabras cargadas de significado que san Juan XXIII pronunció en la apertura del Concilio
para indicar el camino a seguir: « En nuestro tiempo, la Esposa de Cristo prefiere usar la medicina de la misericordia y no
empuñar las armas de la severidad … La Iglesia Católica, al elevar por medio de este Concilio Ecuménico la antorcha de la
verdad católica, quiere mostrarse madre amable de todos, benigna, paciente, llena de misericordia y de bondad para con los
hijos separados de ella ».
5. El Año jubilar se concluirá en la solemnidad litúrgica de Jesucristo Rey del Universo, el 20 de noviembre de 2016.¡Cómo
deseo que los años por venir estén impregnados de misericordia para poder ir al encuentro de cada persona llevando la bondad y la ternura de Dios! A todos, creyentes y lejanos, pueda llegar el bálsamo de la misericordia como signo del Reino de
Dios que está ya presente en medio de nosotros.
Centro de Migrantes
de la Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís (135 W. 31st Street, New York, NY 10001)
Asistencia de Inmigración, Solidaridad y promoción, Foros Publico sobre Inmigración
Por favor llame a (212)736-8500 ext. 305/377 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para asistencia migratoria.
Grupos Espirituales
Todos están invitados al Circulo de Oración los jueves a las 7 pm y a la reunión de la Legión de María todos los sabados a
las 10am en el Centro Parroquial.
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Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generosity!
Receipts:
2015
2014
April 12th
$8,479
$14,090
Faith Direct Donations $4,747
$2,405
Saturday, April 18th
8:30 Genevieve Fellingham
5:15 Julio Burunat
o $5,000.00 for Loaves & Fishes
o $5,000.00 for OSP (OwningOurFaith)
o $3,935.00 for Covenant House
o $2,850.00 for Weddings
o $457.00 for Easter Gifts
o $72.00 for Holy Land (Good Friday)
o $42.00 for Easter Flowers
Sunday, April 19th, Third Sunday of Easter
8:00 Jack Caconmanolis
10:00 John Coronel
12:30 For the People
5:15 Alex Wieczorek
Monday, April 20th
7:30 Joe Burke
12:10 Lucia Charles
Faith Direct
The Lord is risen! As Christ's disciples, we are called to go
forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our
parish's many ministries are examples of how many of you
answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time
and talent, but also of financial help. Please prayerfully consider supporting St. Paul the Apostle with electronic
donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up online
at www.faithdirect.netusing our church code NY539 or mail
in an enrollment form from the parish office.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Gilbert Martinez, CSP
Tuesday, April 21st, Saint Anselm
7:30
Patrick & Jason Byrne
12:10 Luce P. Day
Wednesday, April 22nd
7:30
Get Well Soon Paul Bullock
12:10 John Boag
Thursday, April 23rd, Saints George & Adalbert
7:30 James Gerosimo, Sr.
12:10 Barbara Gaffney
Gluten-Free Communion Hosts
Friday, April 24th, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
7:30 Rosaire Casso
12:10
Fued & Rosa Maluf
If you require gluten-free hosts during communion,
please talk to a priest at the back of the Church before
Mass begins. Thank you!
Saturday, April 25th, Saint Mark
8:30 Joan McGowan Shelton
5:15
Venerable Henriette Delille
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Each week we ask our readers and parishioners to pray
for the sick listed in our bulletin. You can add a name
by contacting the Parish Center 212-265-3495. We will
continue to list the name of the person for one month
unless otherwise notified. The Power of Prayer is an
important part of healing.