Joy of the Gospel

Apostolic Exhortation

Pope Francis

Lastly, we cannot forget that evangelization is first and

foremost about preaching the Gospel to those who do not

know Jesus Christ or who have always rejected him.

Many of these are quietly seeking God, led by a yearning

to see his face, even in countries of ancient Christian tra-

dition. All of them have a right to receive the Gospel.

Christians have the duty to proclaim the Gospel without

excluding anyone. Instead of seeming to impose new obli-

gations, they should appear as people who wish to share

their joy, who point to a horizon of beauty and who invite

others to a delicious banquet. It is not by proselytizing

that the Church grows, but “by attraction.” (14)

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.

A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF FAITH

THE CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers

Columbus Ave & W 60th Street

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 26, 2014

Servant of God, Isaac Thomas Hecker, CSP

1819 - 1888

Mass Schedule

Saturday 8:30 am, 5:15 pm (Vigil)

Sunday 8 am, 10 am (Choir),

12:30 (Spanish),

5:15 pm (Young Adult),

7:30 pm (Fordham)

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············································8:30 am - 3 pm

Contact

Parish Center ································· (212) 265-3495

Bookstore ····································· (212) 315-0918

Fax ············································· (212) 262-9239

Email ···························· contact@stpaultheapostle.org

Religious Education

Parents should contact Hernán Sanchez at (212) 265-3495,

ext. 341 to register their children for Religious Education.

Visit us at:

www.stpaultheapostle.org

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Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, NYC

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········St. Luke Roosevelt Chaplain

Mr. Patrick Fleury·······················Administrative Assistant

Paulist Ministries

Rev. David Dwyer,CSP····················www.bustedhalo.com

Rev. Steven Bell, CSP·····················www.bustedhalo.com

Paulist Vocations·······················www.paulist.org/vocation

Rev. Frank Sabatté,CSP···················www.openingsny.com

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NEW YORK CITY

Dear Friends –

The Annual Paulist Appeal takes place during this weekend’s masses. We transfer our Parish and

Paulist feast day, the Conversion of Paul from January 25th to this day. The readings for the day are from

the feast day.

We welcome Father David Dwyer, CSP, the Director of Busted Halo®, the Paulist Fathers’ minis-

try and media outreach to Catholics in their 20s & 30s. He hosts “The Busted Halo® Show with Fr.

Dave” on SiriusXM radio’s The Catholic Channel (ch. 129), a nightly call-in talk show, and co-hosts the

weekly “Conversation with Cardinal Dolan.”

Father Dave speaks around the country about reconnecting young adults with their faith, and has

offered commentary in or on CNN, The History Channel, NBC Nightly News, Fox & Friends, The Today

Show, The New York Times, Newsweek and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has worked in cam-

pus ministry at the Universities of Colorado and Texas, and has developed young adult ministry programs

for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. He was ordained a Paulist priest in May 2000, but

prior to answering the call to priesthood he directed television for MTV and Comedy Central. He holds a

Masters of Divinity from Catholic University and a B.S. degree in communication from Syracuse Univer-

sity.

The Future of our Faith

The Paulist Fathers have always made educating and preparing men for the priesthood a top priori-

ty. In May of 2012 three men were ordained here at the Mother Church of the Paulists, our parish.

But you need to be involved too. Many of our seminarians have said that what prompted them to

first consider a vocation was someone they knew – a friend, a family member, a fellow parishioner – ask-

ing them the question: “Have you ever considered the priesthood?” We encourage you to ask the ques-

tion of someone you think might make a dedicated and dynamic priest, and if you find that special person,

ask him one more thing – ask him to speak with one of our Paulists to learn more. Or, you can direct him

to our website, http://paulist.org/vocation, where he can learn about our training program, and read indi-

vidual stories from Paulists about how they discovered their calling.

Another very important way you can help our future priests is through your financial support. To

train one man, for one year, costs over $50,000. Your financial support is essential in helping us provide

the education required to meet the challenges our future Paulist priests will face.

My heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and all of your support of the Paulist Fathers and our

mission today and over the years!

Peace,

Fr. Gil

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JANUARY 26, 2014

Friday Night Fun in the City

Friday, January 31st

You’ve survived your first month back to the “real world”

after the holidays so let’s get together for a fun night out in

New York! Hang out with old friends and bring some new

ones too.

Special Save the Date!

The Apostolist Winter retreat will take place from February

21-23 at the Graymoor Retreat Center, so mark your calen-

dars! Further information and instructions for how to regis-

ter will follow in the coming weeks.

Meet us after the 5:15pm Sunday Mass at

St. Paul the Apostle or email:

youngadults@stpaultheapostle.org

Attend the Parish-Wide OSP/Apostolist Rosary Hour

on Sunday, January 26th. We will pray for the inten-

tion of our parish community, while focusing on a par-

ticular Mystery of the Rosary. Meet in Front of the

Parish Book Store at 4:15 p.m.

Celebrate Mass as an OSP Community on Tuesday,

January 28th at 7:00 pm. Mass will be held in the

Church. Enter through the Parish Center for this

event. Reception to follow the Mass.

Volunteer at GMHC on Friday, February 7th from 5

to 8 pm as we serve and share dinner with the Clients of

New York City’s largest HIV/AIDS Community Center.

After this event, there will be fellowship at local venue.

Attend our Monthly Scripture Studies and deepen

your understanding of Scripture. We'll be meeting on

Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish

Center.

Join us for Monthly Supper Club on Sunday, Febru-

ary 16th after the 5:15 Mass. We will walk over after

Mass to a local restaurant for dinner and fellowship.

For a complete listing of our Winter Season Events, please

check out our website at www.outatstpaul.org or email us at

OSP@stpaultheapostle.org. All are welcome to attend our

events. OSP is the LGBT ministry of the Church of St. Paul

the Apostle in Manhattan.

Arts and Artists at St. Paul

Broadway’s Future Concert

Monday, January 27th from 6 to 7:30 pm

Bruno Walter Auditorium, 111 Amsterdam Avenue

Arts and Artists at St. Paul will present its next Songbook

concert of the season on Monday, January 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 award-winning writing team of James Olmstead

and Omri Schein. Selections from their new musical Gary

Goldfarb: Master Escapist will be performed by some of

Broadway’s finest. This series is produced, directed and host-

ed 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.

Faithwalkers

Saturday, February 1st following 8:30 am Mass

NY Library on 42nd and 5th

It's always hard to plan a walk this time of year because even

the ground hog doesn’t venture out before the 2nd! On Sat-

urday February 1st, we will walk to the NY Library on 42nd

and 5th following the 8:30am mass. The library offers free

tours of the building at 11am for those who are interested.

Please rsvp welcomecenter@stpaultheapostle.org

Meet at the back of Church after mass (about 9am).

Poets@StPaul Gathering

Monday, January 27th / 7pm to 9pm

William Blake once defined the work of the poet: “To see

the world in a grain of sand and eternity in an hour.” This

month’s gathering asks, How have we taken the precious

but ordinary things of life and sung their song? Have we

uncovered the eternal in the transient moments of our day?

To do this is to follow a clear path to poetic thought. In a

world filled with “instant” everything, there is another

world that attends to a slower, deeper rhythm. It is just a

single dimension away.

All are welcome at these gatherings: poetry writers, poetry

lovers and the poetry curious. We meet at the parish center

of St Paul the Apostle Church, 405 W 59th Street. Free and

open to the public.

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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Seeking Confirmation as an Adult? Saturdays, from January 25 to April 12

10 am - 11:30 am

Parish Center

For many reasons, some of us do not receive Confirmation

as teenagers. If you are seeking Confirmation now, perhaps

because you are planning to be married sometime after East-

er 2014, now is the time to prepare. A series of classes will

be conducted by Fr. Tom Holahan, CSP, on Saturdays from

10 AM to 11:30 AM. Classes begin at the Parish Center

(405 W 59th St) on January 25th and end on April 12th.

Confirmation is set for sometime in the spring of 2014.

If you can’t make the Saturday morning schedule or have

questions, please contact Fr. Holahan at:

thomas.holahan@stpaultheapostle.org

or call 212 265-3495 x344.

Peacemaking through the Arts Winter Benefit

Luke Live!

Sunday, January 26 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Pax Christi Metro New York (PCMNY) invites you to its

Peacemaking through the Arts Winter Benefit, Luke Live! on

Sunday, January 26th, in St. Joseph’s Greenwich Village

Church from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Luke Live! is a dramatic

proclamation of the Gospel of Luke with music and discus-

sion. Fr. James DiLuzio, CSP, is its creator and performer.

You can read more about Luke Live! at the PCMNY web-

site, www.nypaxchristi.org/news.html or get a peek at

www.lukelive.com. Donations benefit the work for peace of

PCMNY: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $15 with a stu-

dent ID.

Call to Artists

Openings Fall 2014 Exhibit

at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, New York City

#occupycommonground

With this year’s theme, #occupycommonground, Openings

is asking you to reflect on the artistic, social, and political

implications of common ground, particularly what we per-

ceive to be the paradox of social media. Intended to create

immediate connections across a globalized world, social me-

dia also breeds isolation and disillusionment. How do digital

platforms mediate your relationships with others and with

your art practices? Are you an analog person living in an

increasingly digital world? Are technology and analog think-

ing at odds? If not through social media, how do you create

common ground in this digital age? Your response addresses

the timely question:

“Where is our common ground?”

Deadline for submissions: February 22, 2014, Midnight EST

Visit www.openingsny.com for more information

Openings - Deliver us from our Addictions -

January 7 - February 13

Saint Theresa Shrine in the Church

Openings presents “Deliver us from our Addictions,” the

stained glass work of Joseph Cavalieri in the Art Space (St.

Theresa Shrine) in the church. The exhibit runs from January

7-February 13.

For more information visit www.openingsny.com

Summer 2014 Artist Residency at Lake George, NY

Openings presents it’s fourth annual Artist Residency

July 6 -11, 2014 at Lake George, NY

The residency will take place at St Mary’s on the Lake, the

Paulist Fathers summer house located on beautiful Lake

George in upstate New York. During the residency artists

will have ample space and time to work on their own. Each

afternoon artists will gather to discuss their work and other

topics for one hour followed by dinner. The residency is

open to any serious (not hobbyist) visual artist (18yrs+)

working in any medium. Visual artists in any medium may

apply by emailing the following: Name and email address

(website if applicable), CV, brief artist statement (150-200

words) stating what they hope to gain from the residency,

two low res jpegs of recent work. Email all material

to artists@openingsny.com no later than 5pm Friday, May

30, 2014. Fee: $65 per day includes: private room, 3 pre-

pared meals a day, shared bathroom. Financial aid is availa-

ble to those with financial hardship. Total retreat fee:

$390.00. The residency is limited to 15 artists.

Great Catholic Fiction

The Last Monk of Tibhirine

A True Store of Martyrdom, Faith, and Survival

Tuesday, February 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Parish Center

This is a story of a truly humble man. Jean-Pierre Schu-

macher lived alongside the seven Trappist monks who were

killed during the Algerian Civil War—men who witnessed

to the grace and peace of Jesus Christ not only through their

deaths, but also through their lives. In addition to providing

an insider’s look at the story of the Tibhirine martyrs, Jean-

Pierre’s story is a reminder that we are all called to a life of

Christlike love. This story was popularized by the movie Of

Gods and Men. Please join us for this exciting discussion!

RSVP to welcomecenter@stpaultheapostle.org or sign up at

the WelcomeCenter.

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JANUARY 26, 2013

Become a Member of Saint Paul’s

Please fill out this form & drop it at the Welcome Center

Bookstore or place it in the collection basket. You may also

send an email to contact@stpaultheapostle.org.

Name____________________________________

Address___________________________________

City__________________State______Zip_______

Home/Cell #:_______________________________

E-mail:____________________________________

I only visit occasionally & would like to receive

the weekly e-blast.

I would like to register as a parishioner and to

receive the weekly e-blast.

www.stpaultheapostle.org.

Parish Stewardship

Thank you for your generosity!

Due to the Holiday and the weather, we are un-

able to post last week’s donation numbers.

They will appear in next week’s bulletin.

Thank you!

FaithDirect

Enrolling in Faith Direct today is a great way to ensure your

gifts of treasure to St. Paul the Apostle are received even if

you are unable to make it to mass, sick, or out of

town. Please pick up an enrollment form from the parish

office today or enroll online at www.faithdirect.net - our

Church Code is NY539. Thank you in advance for your

support and for using Faith Direct!

God Bless,

Fr. Gilbert Martinez, CSP

P.S. If you are already using FaithDirect and no longer want

to receive Church Envelopes, then please send an email to

patrick.fleury@stpaultheapostle.org

Stewardship

Catholic Relief Services

ABC’s of Catholic Relief Services: This week - CRS/

Lebanon… American Catholics respond to the Syria refugee

crisis in Lebanon via CRS. Over 1 million refugees are now

in Lebanon, a country of just over 4 million. Many refugees

have no identity papers. Their only recourse is to turn to

CRS and long time partner Caritas Lebanon. Last week -

CRS/Kenya. Next week - CRS/Malawi. For more info visit:

www.cts.org (III/38)

Prayer Groups at Saint Paul’s

Yoga - Prayer of the Heart and Body

Tuesdays from 7 to 8:15 PM

Parish Center (2nd floor) Cost: $15

Thursday Evening Prayer Group

Thursdays at 7 pm

Parish Center

World Marriage Day 2014 Living Authentic Love in a Challenging World

Sunday, February 9 from 9:30 am - 2 pm

St. Malachy’s Church, The Actor’s Chapel

239 West 49th Street, Manhattan

In a world of noise, depersonalization, and trivialization of sex,

is it a wonder we’re confused about what love is? Within us

there is a deep yearning to love and to be loved—it is the way

God designed us. Our need for love is written in our hearts and

on our very bodies as man and woman. Find answers to the

relationship issues of our times and discover the truth and

beauty of Authentic Love. This is a marriage enrichment day

you don’t want to miss! For more information about the sched-

ule or day, please visit www.FLRL.org.

Christian Meditation, Chant, Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer

Wednesdays from 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Parish Center

Practice Christian meditation and chant as inspired by the

monks and desert fathers-be drawn to a life of increased cre-

ativity, vitality and substance, in these times of turmoil and

confusion. These meditation sessions are held every

Wednesday evening. All welcome, beginners or experienced

practitioners.

Please RSVP to Sandy Lofaso at meditativeprayer@aol.com

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Tercero Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario - 26 DE ENERO 2014

DIRECTIVA PASTORAL Padre Gilbert S. Martinez, CSP, Parroco Padre Thomas Holahan, CSP, Vicario Diacono Waldemar Sandoval Gina Delgado: 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

Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia

La Virgen de la Altagracia es la Protectora del Pueblo Dominicano con la Patrona del país; la Virgen de

las Mercedes.

El 12 de mayo de 1512 es erigida en parroquia la villa de Salvaleón de Higüey por el obispo de Santo

Domingo, García Padilla. Para esa época, se instalaron en Higüey los hermanos Alonso y Antonio de Trejo, na-

turales de Placencia, en Extremadura (España), quienes fundaron un trapiche para producir azúcar. Al mudarse

estos hermanos a la villa de Higüey, trajeron consigo la imagen de la Virgen de la Altagracia y, más tarde, la

ofrecieron a la parroquia para que todos pudieran venerarla.

La imagen de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia tuvo el privilegio especial de haber sido coronada dos veces.

El 15 de agosto de 1922, en el pontificado de Pío Xl, sobre el Baluarte 27 de Febrero o Puerta del Conde fue ca-

nónicamente coronada Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, traída desde su Santuario de la Villa de Higüey, hasta la

Capital.

El Papa Juan Pablo II, durante su visita, coronó personalmente el 25 de enero de 1979 a la imagen con

una diadema de plata sobredorada, regalo personal suyo a la virgen.

La advocación de la Virgen de Altagracia es muy popular, concurriendo a su santuario todos los años nú-

meros

as romerías que van desde los más apartados confines de la isla a ofrendarle los votos y promesas hechas

en momentos de tribulación. Su santuario se encuentra en la ciudad oriental de Salvaleón de Higüey.

Celebremos La Virgen de Altagracia con una fiesta

¡Todos Están Invitados inmediatamente después de la Misa!

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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 reli-

gious traditions. www.paulistpress.com

Paulist Productions

Paulist Productions, along with its sister company Paulist

Pictures, produces films and television programs that uncov-

er 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

Let us Pray for Our Sick

Matthew Grabowski, John Gerosimo, Jennifer D’Erasmo, Tangho

Samuel, Mogue Ruth, Merline Eliza Graesandy, Alfredo Navano,

Janet Prasad, Marian Grabowski, Natan Sheyer, Trevini Prasad,

Claire McCarthy, Brennan Carroll, Popi Stefanidis, Gaudioso

Purisima, Roy Worth, Elba Pacheco, Naoma Hagedorn, Rosa So-

riano, Theresa Kelly, Sophia Pazos, Crispulo Corredor, Joan Gon-

zalez, George Edens, Jeanne Fitzpatrick, Melba Ortiz and Claire

McCarthy.

Saturday, January 25th

8:30 Linda G. Compos

5:15 Jean & Stephen Duffy

Sunday, January 26th, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Kathleen Day, Thanksgiving

10:00 John McCooey

12:30 Carlos Rodriguez

5:15 For the People

Monday, January 27th 7:30 Margaret Mooney

12:10 Robert Keogh

Tuesday, January 28th, Saint Thomas Aquinas

7:30 Margaret-Ann & Jean-Marc Neimetz

12:10 Valene Allen

Wednesday, January 29th

7:30 Bernadette M. Philibert

12:10 Joseph Ciaccio

Thursday, January 30th

7:30 Lupe Cardenas Hemlock

12:10 Hermann Mazard

Friday, January 31st, Saint John Bosco 7:30 Petra Martinez

12:10 Robert Keogh

Saturday, February 1st 8:30 Carlos P. Garcia

5:15 Edward Skelly

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.

Please remember in prayer the following Paulist Fathers, the

anniversary (day/year) of whose death is this week

(*denotes served at St. Paul’s):

Robert J. Ramsay* (1/26/1991), Charles J. Powers

(1/29/1921), Eugene M. Burke (1/29/1984), Thomas J. Mar-

ley (1/29/2009), Hugh J. Connolly (1/30/1935), Charles M.

Casserly* (2/1/1931), and James P. Towey* (2/1/1953).

Gluten-Free Communion Hosts

If you require gluten-free hosts during communion, please talk to

a priest at the back of the Church before Mass begins. Thank

you!

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

No one is more aware of what such an enterprise demands

and will cost, as sketched out, than I am, and if it be not

clearly the will of God in my regard I will be glad to escape

it. But should it prove to be His will, then I am ready to

stand alone, pay the costs, and suffer any treatment.

[From a Letter to George V. Hecker, Rome, January 2,

1858, The Paulist Vocation, p. 47]

For more information about the sainthood cause of

Fr. Isaac Hecker, go to www.paulist.org