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SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3005 Country Club Road New Bern, NC 28562
www.spccnb.org (252) 638-1984
Office: M-F 8:30-4:00pm
Saint Paul Catholic School (252) 633-0100
Saint Peter the Fisherman Mission Parish in Oriental
(252) 249-3687
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 5:00 pm Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am, 11:00 am,
1:00 pm (Misa en Español) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday . . . . . .
8:00 am Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am, 6:00 pm Friday .
. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am at Old St Paul First Saturday . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation per announcements
PASTORAL STAFF
Father Thomas Tully, Pastor Father Robert Schmid, Parochial
Vicar Deacon Mike Mahoney, ObISB, Parish Deacon Deacon Rick Fisher,
Parish Deacon Deacon Jim Hackett, Parish Deacon Sister Monique
Dissen, IHM, Pastoral Associate Deacon David Kierski, School
Principal
Advent Retreat: Blessed, Broken and Scared.
Catholic Conference Center in Hickory NC is teaming up with
Broken Door Ministries for the popular retreat: Blessed, Broken,
and Scared. Pride and fear prevent us from unwrapping the Father’s
gi in Jesus. Par cipants will discover the keys to unlock the
chains of recurring sin and brokenness. Learn how to model Jesus
and become a ‘gi ’ to others. The retreat is Dec 6-8. Speaker and
author Brian Pusateri of Broken Door Ministries is the retreat
master. An early bird special ends Nov 6th. For informa on call
828.327.7441 or visit www.catholicconference.org.
In The Defense of Dignity Retreat
St. Mildred Catholic Church, 658 Old Hammock Road, Swansboro, NC
Saturday, October 26, 9:30 am -3:30 pm. All people, ages 13-103 are
invited! Human dignity is under a ack. See how vulnerability in the
human condi on is exploited. People use others as products, seeing
the human person as a commodity and wholly disposable. There can be
no sideline si ers in the defense of dignity.
Contact: Regina Kemble at [email protected] Register at h
ps://defendingdignity.eventbrite.com
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THE WORD OF OUR LORD
SAINT OF THE WEEK
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — As long as Moses kept his hands raised up,
Israel had the be er of the fight (Exodus 17:8-13). Psalm — Our
help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth (Psalm 121).
Second Reading — Remain faithful to what you have learned and
believed (2 Timothy 3:14 — 4:2). Gospel — Will not God secure the
rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? (Luke
18:1-8).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: World Mission Sunday Tuesday: St. John Paul II
Wednesday: St. John of Capistrano Thursday: St. Anthony Mary Claret
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
PERSISTENCE
Today’s readings are about persistence, passionate persistence.
Exodus tells of a ba le won despite weariness because Moses, with
help from Aaron and Hur, held his hands raised. Timothy asks that
same persistence of his community and us. Luke tells of a court
case won by a widow, despite the dishonesty of the judge, because
she will not leave him alone. The psalm reminds us that God is
everywhere, guarding us from harm day and night, coming and going,
now and forever. The readings are about persistence, the
relentless, unwavering pursuit of what must not be lost. The
readings are about God’s passionate persistence in pursuing us,
seeking to win our hearts. ©J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom
5:12-21; Ps 40:7-17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps
124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-6; Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom
8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-6; Lk 13:1-9
Saint Anthony Mary Claret Saint Claret was born in 1807, the fi
h of twelve children. Growing up, he did very well in school, but
if he was missing from a game with friends, they knew that they
could find
him in the church. Even as a young boy, St. Anthony wanted to
become a priest, but his father wanted him to follow in the family
business of weaving.
With the workers at the shop, St. Anthony would pray the Rosary
and o en go to daily Mass with them. At 18 years old, his father
allowed him to go to school in Barcelona to learn more advanced
ways for weaving and so began his voca on to the priesthood.
At 28 years old, St. Anthony was ordained a priest. He asked to
be sent as a missionary to the Canary Islands. He later returned to
Spain and converted thousands because of his zeal.
A er he returned to Spain, he took a special interest in the
instruc on of children and adults in the faith. He wrote four
cateche cal study books that were for different age levels. He
greatly desired that all children and adults, even the smallest,
understand their faith completely. St. Anthony founded three
different religious ins tu ons. He also helped women who were
blocked from entering religious life to enter.
In 1849, St. Anthony was named the Archbishop of Cuba. He was
able to reform their seminary, and in the me that he was
archbishop, over 200 men were ordained. Before that it had been 30
years since an ordina on had taken place.
Queen Isabella II, in 1856, asked St. Anthony to come back to
Spain to be her personal confessor. He did not want to live a life
in the court, but Pope Pius IX expressly asked him to go, so he
obeyed. A er he was exiled from Spain, he went to Rome to par
cipate in the Va can Council. While he was there, he had great
influence in helping others understand the doctrine of papal
infallibility, the main concern of the council at the me.
St. Anthony Mary Claret died October 24, 1870 in exile from
Spain in a Cistercian monastery. He is the Patron saint of
weavers.piercedhearts.org/theology_heart/life_saints/anthony_claret.html
O God of all the na ons of the earth, remember the mul tudes who
have been created
in your image but have not known the redeeming work of our
Savior Jesus Christ;
and grant that, by the prayers and labors of your holy Church,
they may be brought to know and
worship you as you have been revealed in your Son; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
WEDNESDAY MORNING 9:00AM SCHOOL MASS
The School children's choir and homilies are adapted for young
persons. We
welcome home-schooled children as a shared community for
Catholic educa on. All are welcome!
ACTIVITIES
All Parishioners are invited to Saint Paul annual Trunk or
Treat! Come decorate the trunk of your car and pass out treats on
October 27th from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the
best decorated vehicle. There
will be fun and games for all. Please have all the children wear
their costumes and adults are welcome to
dress up as well!
Sunday 10/20 8:00AM Mass Saint Paul Parish Family 9:00AM Olive
Branch Open ll 1PM 9:30AM Faith Forma on - School 10:00AM Chancel
Choir Prac ce – Church 10:30AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy – SJC
10:30AM Mass in Oriental 11:00AM Mass +Thomas Passafiume 1:00PM
Mass (Hispanic) 6:00PM Confirma on Class – School Library Monday
10/21 8:00AM Mass – SJC +Frances Gomulka 11:00AM Hand and Foot Card
Games – FLC3 7:00PM Adult Men’s Recrea on Tuesday 10/22 8:00AM Mass
– SJC +Roger & Mary Ethel Marquis 8:45AM Spirituality Series
w/Deacon Mike– FLC2 10:30AM Mass - Oriental 12:00PM One in the
Spirit Prayer Group – SJC 1:00PM Prayer Shawl Ministry - FLC3
6:30PM RCIA – FLC2 Wednesday 10/23 9:00AM Olive Branch open ll Noon
9:00AM Mass +Bill Cheesman 5:00PM Medjugorje Prayer Group –
SJC/Church 6:00PM Mass + Fr. Robert Kleiner MCCJ 6:45PM Liturgy
Commi ee Mtg– Conference Rm 7:00PM Hispanic Choir Prac ce – Church
7:00PM SPRAA Men’s Basketball Open Gym Thursday 10/24 8:00AM Mass –
SJC +Irene Wimmer 8:35AM Adora on - Church 10:45AM Reconcilia on
11:45AM Benedic on - Church 12:00PM November 3rd Bulle n
Submissions Due 7:30PM Folk Choir Prac ce - Church Friday 10/25
8:00AM Mass – OSP +Viola Madigan Saturday 10/26 3:30PM Reconcilia
on 5:00PM Spanish Bap sm Class – Confessional 5:00PM Mass +Edmund
& Irene Lamoureaux
FALL SPIRITUALITY: God’s Healing Help
Deacon Mahoney will lead a Fall Spirituality Series on
Tuesday
mornings, October 22nd, October 29th and November 5th from 8:45
to 10:00 a.m. in the FLC 2.
In this series, he will address God’s ongoing love and care on
our journey to heaven through a brief study of the First Le er of
Saint Paul to the Thessalonians. The study will include a rich
discussion / reflec on on the
connec on between our faith and our spiritual, physical and
mental health and how to understand and
face our struggles along the way. If you have any ques ons,
please contact Deacon Mike
at 252-571-1597.
Thank you!
A big thank you to all that participated. And thank you for
every way you helped to
make our 2019 Parish Picnic such a big success! It was
great!
Any suggestions for next
year’s picnic, please Email: [email protected]
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SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Halloween Party
Friday, October 25th from 6 pm to 8 pm
The Saint Paul Catholic School Halloween Party is scheduled for
Friday, October 25th from 6 pm to 8 pm. The party will be lots of
fun for all our students, from preK 3 through grade 8. Students are
invited to wear Halloween costumes comfortable for dancing. A DJ
will play music, and parents are invited to donate snacks. Drinks
will be provided. Plan for a responsible adult to a end the event
with your children. No drop offs.
Social Development Co llion Program
Students in grades 4 through 8 are able to par cipate in a
6-week class to develop social skills, self-confidence and poise,
and learn how to dance! The grace and e que e class is offered for
social development as part of the school’s mission of developing
the whole child. Instructors from Rivertown Ballroom will teach
students e que e rela ng to a ending a dance, including how to ask
for and accept a dance. They will learn the steps to classic dances
such as the waltz as well as how to lead and how to follow.
Students will dress to impress on co llion days. The class takes
place on Fridays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. The first session of the
next class begins on Friday, November 8. Thanks to the generosity
of a parishioner, there are no addi onal fees for this program.
Success begins @ Saint Paul. Go Knights!
Men's Prison Ministry Update The Pamlico Prison ministry met at
the facility on 13 October, we had nine par cipants and five men
received the Eucharist. A er recep on we read and discussed
readings for the twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary me. The 2nd Kings
story of Naaman was of much vibrant and interes ng discussion, as
was the Gospel of Luke. One par cipant, David has studied for and
received a Bachelors Degree in Ministry from Promise Ministries! He
receives Spiritual Communion, and recites and believes the prayer
weekly. These men, Catholic, and Protestant come together weekly
open-minded, to understand our Catholic belief and prac ce. It is a
wonderful thing. We ask you to pray each day for these men, and
their families. Our ministry par cipants receive much through this
corporal work of Mercy, so please pray for us and them.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Caring Outreach
Caring Outreach – a ministry of the parish -provides, to those
in need, transporta on to Mass, doctor’s appointments, and food
shopping.
We need volunteers. If you have an hour a week or an hour a
month, your help would be greatly appreciated. This is something
you can do for others: caring outreach. Please contact Mary
Pickhaver at 252 672 8550.
OLIVE BRANCH STORE & LENDING LIBRARY
They’re Here!! The St. Joseph
Sunday Missals for 2020 are here. They are full of wonderful
prayers and hymns as well as the missal itself. And, they make
great gi s! Advent starts Sunday, Dec. 1st this year and that is
when the new missals begin. Don’t forget to get your other Advent
items at the same me you pick up your missals. Back in Stock: St.
Joseph Homeseller Kit, Catechism (Spanish), 15 Minutes with Jesus
(bilingual), Olive Wood Hand Cross. And More!
Open Sun. 9–1 & Wed. 9–12 in the Family Life Center. All
proceeds benefit Saint Paul Catholic Church.
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Dear Friends at Saint Paul: We have had a busy me with the
School Fall Fes val, the Knights’ James Whetzel Shrimp Boil, the
Faith Forma on Zoofari Event and today, Na onal Catholic Daughters
Day! Ladies, please visit the CDA a er Mass in the Family Life
Center. Thanks so much for all your involvement in our parish…
there is room for all! I am very grateful to Kathy Bascom who
volunteers to take notes at the Pastoral Council mee ng, allowing
each of the members to fully par cipate in the discussion. Kathy is
very generous but she could use some help. Is there a “scribe” si
ng in the wings? Please consider a ending the Council as an
observer every other month and taking notes for the minutes.
Thanks! And Peace! Highlight Items from October 2019 Pastoral
Council Mee ng
The new council members were introduced: Maggy Costandy
(returning), Mark McCloskey (new) and Angel Santos (new). Thank
you!
The Boun ful Tree ministry, chaired by Guy Norton, has begun mee
ng and they are currently awai ng input from the various area
school guidance counselors as to needy families for Christmas
giving.
The Ministry Fair, which is held every two years, will be held
on January 25 and 26th, 2020. Lisa Ludwig is now on board as the
new religious educa on coordinator. Kudos were offered for the work
done to repair the campus and upgrade where we could as a
result of last year’s storm. The failure to finish the Parish
Pictorial Directory was lamented but there is a chance we can
arrive
at a plan to proceed that is acceptable to everyone. The school
is off to a good start with enrollment currently at 157. The “House
System” for grades 4
-8 has resulted in lots of changes for teachers, students and
parents. The older grades are accep ng leadership roles and are
developing “esprit de corps” for their “House” ed to virtues and
behaviors.
The school needs tutors! Please contact Tricia Cheesman,
Volunteer Coordinator. RCIA has 3-5 catechumens a ending (adults to
be bap zed) and several more considering Faith in
the Catholic Church. Several Catholic adults are to receive
Confirma on. A ministry retreat for liturgical ministers will be
held under the auspices of the Liturgy Commi ee. Six new people
have been trained to go to the Craven County Jail to minister to
inmates. It was suggested a reminder email be sent to parishioners
about the program “ENGAGE” which is
offered to parishioners at no cost to deepen and grow their
faith. Updates on “Direc ons to Go”: Technology – There should be
total wi-fi access to both church and choir. Access is limited
in
the FLC. Youth Ministry – We need to reini ate the conversa on
to find another youth ministry
candidate to keep our recently-confirmed and other youth
engaged. Campus –We need to move forward to consider ligh ng
upgrades, maybe a rear exit,
addi onal landscaping, school expansion poten al, parking
improvements and u liza on of the rectory.
FOCUS Missionaries, a fellowship of evangeliza on by Catholic
students on secular university campuses is run at ECU by Diocesan
Father Ian VanHeusen. He will be invited to visit our parish.
October 20, 2019
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The Church has responded to the needs of those who are
gluten-intolerant: low gluten hosts are available at
every Mass upon request. Please let an usher or the sacristan
know before Mass.
(This must be done every me as we do not reserve consecrated
low-gluten hosts in the Tabernacle.) A specifically-designated pyx
(communion
box) is held by the Priest Presider with only low gluten hosts.
The communicant needs to be in the Presider's line. The
communicant
iden fies himself or herself to the Priest Presider as they
approach for communion asking for a low gluten host.
PARISH INFORMATION SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
Reconcilia on: Thursdays 10:45-11:45am, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm or
by appointment. Bap sm: First me parents must a end Bap smal
Prepara on Classes. Email Bap [email protected].
First Communion/Confirma on: Contact the church office.
Marriages: Contact church office - 6 month advance no ce is
required. Annoin ng of the Sick: Contact the church office or
rectory. Funerals: Call 638-4436 or e-mail [email protected].
The complete Parish Calendar, as well as past bulle ns, are
always available for viewing at our
website: www.spccnb.org.
To submit bulle n ar cles, email bulle [email protected] The deadline
is Thursdays at noon.
All requests should be sent in editable format 11 days before
the bulle n issue date.
PARISH DIRECTORY
CHURCH OFFICE: 252-638-1984 NIGHT EMERGENCY: 252-638-4436
Father Thomas S. Tully, Pastor: [email protected]
Father Robert Schmid, Parochial Vicar: [email protected]
Deacon Rick Fisher: 252-229-1644
Deacon Mike Mahoney, ObISB: 252-571-1597
Deacon Jim Hacke : 973-479-8909
Sister Monique Dissen, IHM, Hospital: 252-675-0333
Parish Care Coordinator, DeLesa Conway: [email protected]
Bookkeeper, Donna Simon: [email protected]
Finance Manager: Bob Nenni Faith Forma on: Joy Harsen
252-229-2394 Saint Paul School Principal: Deacon Kierski,
252-633-0100
Bulle n: bulle [email protected] Funeral Arrangements: 252-638-4436,
[email protected] Cemetery: Danny Gennantonio, 252-637-2322 Music
Ministry: Call Church Office RCIA Coordinator: Fr. Rob,
[email protected]
Catholic Chari es: 252-638-2188 Catholic Daughters: Mary Ann
Harper, 252-633-3473 Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist: Mary
Spano, 252-633-4768 Eucharis c Ministers (Home/Sick): Dennis
Colbert, 252-638-1555
Pastoral Council: Judi Williams, [email protected] Finance
Council: Skip Zimmerman, 616-516-1730 School Board: Dick Dodson:
252-671-1523
Knights of Columbus Third Degree: Michael Lynch, 540-222-1596
Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree: Ralph Aviles, 252-204-7700
Religious Community Services: 252-633-2767
EME / LECTOR SCHEDULE 10/:26 5PM - Team #1 10/27: 8AM - Team #1
11AM - Team #1
Daily Masses are held in the chapel. Friday Mass will be held in
Old Saint Paul.
DAILY MASS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8am,
Wednesday at 9am and 6pm.
WELCOME VISITORS AND GUESTS!
We hope that you will find our parish community a place where
your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will
share your special gi s within the community. Your prayers, your
presence and your talents are most welcome. Please introduce
yourself a er Mass.
Please pray for those who have no one to pray for them.
NEXT WEEK’S SPECIAL COLLECTION:
Religious Community Services
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