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 &... 6:00 pm
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am at Old St. Paul
First Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation per announcements
WELCOME VISITORS & GUESTS!
New Parishioners
Please register with the parish office
SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Examination of Conscience Based on the Beatitudes
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Do I live a spirit of detachment and generosity? Do I sacrifice for others?
2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Do I console and help those who mourn and suffer? Do I show compassion?
3. Blessed are the meek, for they wi ll inherit the land. Am I authentically humble and self-giving? Have I been egotistical or boastful?
4. Blessed are they who hunger & thirst for holiness, for they will be satisfied. Am I passionate for the things of God? Do I work for the triumph of love, peace and justice?
5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Am I forgiving and merciful? Am I harsh or judgmental?
6. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God. Am I single-minded in the practice of my faith? Have I allowed a particular sin or vice to distract me from God?
7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Am I a person of reconciliation, peace and mercy? Do I hold grudges or seek revenge?
8. Blessed are they who are persecuted, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Do I suffer well? Am I willing to sacrifice anything for my faith? Do I allow human respect to keep me from being a Christian witness?
Taken from the brochure: Personal Encounter with Jesus Christ: The Sacrament of Reconciliation by the Rosary Evangelization Apostolate
OFFERTORY REPORT
January 2015 January 2016 Offertory: $90,401.70 Offertory: $97,249.03 Debt: $15,357.00 Debt: $16,794.50
Current income compared to last year at this time: 7.83%
School: $4,083.00 RCS: $4,057.81 Latin Church: $2,542.00
MARCH 2016 PARISH ACTIVITIES
Special Items of Interest are Highlighted in BOLD 3/2 5:30AM Reconciliation 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Meeting – FLC2 3/3 10:00AM Shanghai Cards – all welcome – FLC2 6:00PM Mass 7:00PM Lenten Retreat – The Healing Journey 3/4 8:00AM First Friday Mass at OSP 8:30–7:00 EIC Tournament – Gym 8:35AM Preservation Guild for OSP 5:00PM Lenten Fish Fry – Gym 7:00PM Stations of the Cross 3/5 8:30 – 7:00 EIC Tournament – Gym 6:00PM Fish Fry Tickets on sale after all Masses 7:00PM EIC Mass 3/6 8:30 – 7:00 EIC Tournament – Gym 11:00AM Anniversary Mass for Married Couples 3/7 6:00PM CDA Meeting – School Library 3/8 7:00PM Penance Service 3/9 5:30PM Reconciliation 6:45PM Liturgy Documents Study with Father Tully – FLC2 3/10 10:00AM Penance Service–School & Parishioners 6:00PM Mass 7:00PM Lenten Retreat – The Healing Journey 3/11 7:00PM Stations of the Cross 3/12 9:00AM CDA Lenten Retreat–SJC & Conf Room 6:00PM Fish Fry Tickets on sale after all Masses 6:30PM Newcomer Reception – Rectory 3/13 12:00PM Fatima Rosary - Chapel 12:30PM CDA BUNCO – Gym 3/14 11:00PM Hand and Foot – FLC2 3:00PM JCDA – FLC3 3/16 3:00PM FAE Showcase – Gym and School 5:30PM Reconciliation 3/17 6:30PM HASA – School Library 3/18 3:00PM Girl Scout Meeting – Gym 5:00PM Lenten Fish Fry – Gym 6:00PM Mass 7:00PM Stations of the Cross 3/19 9:00AM RCIA Retreat – OSP 3/20 3:00PM AAMEN Group – Conference Room 6:00PM VESPERS at OSP 3/22 NO Masses – Chrism Mass 3/22 12:30PM BUNCO – FLC3 3/23 6:45PM Liturgy Documents Study with Father Tully – FLC2 3/24 5:00PM HOLY THURSDAY Mass - Oriental 7:00PM HOLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of the Feet 3/25 1:00PM Living Stations of the Cross – Soccer Field 3:00PM Passion of the Lord 6:00PM Passion of the Lord – Oriental 3/26 9:00AM Decorating of the Church for Easter 12:00PM RCIA Rehearsal – OSP 1:45PM Blessing of Food Baskets 2:00PM Easter Egg Hunt – St Paul Grounds 8:00PM HOLY SATURDAY Mass 3/27 EASTER SUNDAY–Regular Mass Sched. 3/28 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
THIS WEEK’S PARISH ACTIVITIES
Sunday 2/28 9:00AM Olive Branch Gift Store Open till 1PM 9:15AM Faith Formation Classes – FLC 9:30AM Chancel Choir Practice 9:30AM RCIA – FLC3 10:30AM Chaplet of the Divine Mercy 2:30PM Movie in the Chapel 3:00PM Hispanic Prayer Group – FLC3 6:00PM Confirmation Classes - Gym 6:00PM Youth Group – Atrium
Tuesday 3/1 10:30AM Mass in Oriental 11:30AM Life in the Spirit Prayer Group 1:00PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30PM Father Bill’s Bible Study – FLC2 7:30PM Twin River Volleyball
Wednesday 3/2 9:00AM Olive Branch Gift Store Open till Noon 12:00PM One in the Spirit Prayer Group 5:00PM Medjugorje Prayer Group 5:30PM Reconciliation 7:00PM Hispanic Choir Practice 7:00PM Pastoral Council Meeting – FLC2 7:00PM SPRAA Men’s Basketball
Thursday 3/3 8:35AM Adoration 10:00AM Shanghai Cards – ALL WELCOME –FLC2 10:45AM Reconciliation 11:45AM Benediction 12:15PM Finance Committee – Conf Room 6:00PM Mass 6:30PM AA Big Book Study – FLC2 7:00PM Lenten Retreat – The Healing Journey 7:30PM Chancel Choir – FLC3 7:30PM Twin River Volleyball
Friday 3/4 8:00AM First Friday Mass at OSP 8:30AM EIC Tournament – Gym 8:35AM Preservation Group Meeting at OSP 12:00PM Bulletin items are Due 1:00PM Faith Talks– Women’s Bible Talk–Conf Rm
3:00PM Girl Scout Meeting – FLC3 5:00PM Lenten Fish Fry – Gym 7:00PM Stations of the Cross
Saturday 3/5 8:30AM EIC Tournament – Gym 3:30PM Reconciliation 7:00PM EIC Mass 6:00PM Lenten Fish Fry and Bunco tickets available after all Masses
2/28 Sunday 8:00am Philip Adam Sunday 11:00am Charles Sforza Sunday 1:00pm 2/29 Monday 8:00am Pauline A. Porter+
MARCH 2016 MASS INTENTIONS
DATE DAY TIME INTENTION REQUESTED BY 3/1 Tuesday 8:00am Robert Traver + Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kuntz 3/2 Wednesday 9:00am Wednesday 6:00pm Stanley Anderson + Greta Anderson 3/3 Thursday 8:00am Hartwig Kuehne + Frances Kuehne 3/4 Friday 8:00am Bob Andre + Beverly Hartung 3/5 Saturday 5:00pm Vera Savery + Lois Fragnito 3/6 Sunday 8:00am St. Paul Parish Family Sunday 11:00am Helen Pagnutti + Peter Pagnutti Sunday 1:00pm Richard McCnnell + Maria McConnell 3/7 Monday 8:00am Elsie Walush + Audrey Prescott 3/8 Tuesday 8:00am Charles Galloway + Jean Korab 3/9 Wednesday 9:00am Bill Willemsen + Bernard & Kathleen Kuntz Wednesday 6:00pm Joe McCaffrey+ Mary McCaffrey 3/10 Thursday 8:00am Pat and Phil Mulligan+ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Havens 3/11 Friday 8:00am Charles Sforza + Lud & Beverly Hartung 3/12 Saturday 5:00pm Dorthy Gasnell + Mary & Par Donahue 3/13 Sunday 8:00am Mary Girton + Bob Girton Sunday 11:00am St. Paul Parish Family Sunday 1:00pm Pascacio Avila + Benito Avila 3/14 Monday 8:00am Margaret McCarthy+ Charles Hendricks 3/15 Tuesday 8:00am J & G Iannacone+ Mr. and Mrs. Doran 3/16 Wednesday 9:00am Wednesday 6:00pm Elizabeth Anne Martin –L James & Elizabeth Martin 3/17 Thursday 8:00am Charlie Sforza+ Nancy & Rich Tomasik 3/18 Friday 8:00am Philip Adam + Beverly Hartung 3/19 Saturday 5:00pm Jubal Marroquin + Michael Dunn & Grace Garrison 3/20 Sunday 8:00am John McNeill + Catherine Lindroth Sunday 11:00am Ann De Rosia Karl + Her Daughters Sunday 1:00pm St. Paul Parish Family 3/21 Monday 8:00am Ray Armistead + Audrey Prescott 3/22 Tuesday 8:00am NO MASS-Chrism Mass In Raleigh 3/23 Wednesday 9:00am Mildred & Louis Havens + Gloria & Charles Havens Wednesday 6:00pm Keith Warren+ Sharon Warren 3/24 Thursday 7:00pm St. Paul Parish Family 3/25 Friday 8:00 am NO MASS 3/26 Saturday 5:00pm Thomas Leonard+ Joan Leonard 3/27 Sunday 8:00am St. Paul Parish Family Sunday 11:00am Bobbie Killian+ Glen and Sylvia Killian Sunday 1:00pm Juana Angeles + Benitto Avila 3/28 Monday 8:00am Thomas Leonard + Joan Leonard 3/29 Tuesday 8:00am Kenneth Trommer+ Phyllis Trommer 3/30 Wednesday 9:00am Jim Weber+ Delores Weber Wednesday 6:00pm 3/31 Thursday 8:00am
MARCH 2016 CANDLE INTENTIONS
WEEK OF INTENTION REQUESTED BY 2/28-3/5 Antoinette Salvati + Dorthory Salvati 3/6-3/12 Stanley Andersen Gretta Andersen 3/13-3/19 Robert Andre + Kristen Rudzik 3/20-3/26 Catherine White + and John McGunk + Bill and Nell Monahan Murphy Family + and Monahan Family + Bill and Nell Monahan
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES THROUGHOUT OUR DEANERY
Wednesday, March 2 - Mother of Mercy, Washington at 7PM Thursday, March 3 - Annunciation, Havelock at 7PM
Tuesday, March 8 - Saint Paul, New Bern at 7PM Wednesday, March 9 - St. Egbert, Morehead City at 7PM
Thursday, March 10 - Saint Paul, New Bern at 10AM Tuesday, March 15 - IOP, Jacksonville at 7PM
ACT OF CONTRITION O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve,
with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen. OR
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen. OR
O my God, I am sorry for my sins because I have offended you. I know I should love you above all things. Help me to do penance, to do better, and to avoid anything that might lead me to sin. Amen.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRYS
March 11th and March 18th Family Life Center 5:00-7:00PM Tickets will be sold after all weekend Masses on March 5th and March 12th
Call Pat Rocco (514-0405), Danny Gennantonio (637-2322) or Jim Whetzel (633-1855) for tickets or more information. Deadline for ticket sales will be the Tuesday prior to the dinner.
MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY
Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors: March 5th & 6th:
Team #1
Altar Servers: March 5th & 6th: See Schedule
SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SAINT PAUL ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass honoring couples marking their 10th, 15th,
20th, 25th, 50th and beyond anniversaries in 2016 will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 11:00 am.
Please call the church office and register for this mass.
Happy Anniversary and Congratulations!
Each Friday in Lent 7:00PM
LENTEN SERIES: The Healing Journey, Suffering Loss
Deacon Mahoney will lead this Lenten Series on Thursday, Mar. 3rd; and Mar. 10th from 7 to 8 pm in the Conference Room. In this series he will address the nature of our journey to eternal life and God’s great plan for us in Christ Jesus. He will also address the nature and role of loss, which is part of the human condition, and point to a spirituality of suffering. And finally, rooted in a deeper understanding of the journey and God’s great
plan, we’ll be able to get the most out of our Lenten journey and experience with even deeper appreciation the joy of Easter! If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Mike at 252-571-1597.
Saturday, April 9, 2016 6:00pm - 12:30am
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center Call the school for more information: 633-0100
Or Visit http://www.stpaulcs.org/gala.html
Dear Friends at Saint Paul:
With Tuesday’s “great day” for the Holy Day and the Year of Mercy, and the Thursday evening Penance Service, I want to emphasize that a large portion of our Catholic population, including our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters at the 1 pm Sunday Mass are anticipating SATURDAY’s celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. You are very welcome to attend the early Mass with morning songs (Misa con Mañanitas) at 4 am on Saturday, followed by breakfast at 6 am. You may find the FIESTA time more agreeable: Sunday at 2 pm in the Family Life Center. I was SO impressed last year: it is a great celebration. Try to stop by!
May the Lord of Advent’s eagerness and promise accompany all your December efforts “to know, love, and serve Him in this life and be happy with Him in the next!” Amen!
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT-February 28, 2016
MERCY
Merciful God, even when we are slow to repent, you show us kindness and mercy. When our hearts are blinded by sin we turn away from you and slowly
wither like the fig tree. O God of compassion, renew our hearts so that, like Moses, we might hear your
nourishing and life-giving words and turn from sin; may we bear abundant fruit and be signs of your mercy to those who live in darkness.
Give us the grace to turn from our worldly desires and seek the repentance you graciously offer so that, standing on holy ground, we may see your magnificence and give you
glory for ever and ever. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Today’s Readings: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9.
Jesus’ words in the Gospel hopefully disturb and challenge you to ask, “What must I die to in order to bear fruit?” This death is a sacrifice for others. You lay aside your ambitions for the good of the community. You name the sin that entraps and keeps you from God. Such dying leads to the life promised by Christ because it aligns us to his Paschal Mystery. Jesus is very clear that if you do not repent you will die. What thoughts/feelings do these words present to you? Like Moses who led the Israel-ites out of slavery, Jesus frees us from our slavery and gives us life. For what do you need to repent? What is consuming you and keeping you from serving others? Both the psalm and the parable about the fig tree remind us that God is kind and mer-ciful. God does not give up on or abandon us, but waits patiently for us to bear fruit. Repentance is necessary for us to bear fruit. This Lent we have the opportunity to examine and excise what is choking us and causing us to be barren. Through fast-ing, prayer, almsgiving and works of mercy, we begin to nourish our souls and open ourselves to God’s mercy. Take time this week to meditate on these readings and discuss how repentance leads to new life!
THIS WEEK AT HOME…
Monday, Feb. 29th—2Kings 5:1-5; Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3-4; Luke 4:24-30. We learn that Jesus was sent for all people and those who hear the Word will be drawn in and healed. Tuesday, March 1st—Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Psalm 25:4-9;Matthew 18:21-35. Jesus paints us a picture of mercy as he seeks to teach his disciples about forgiveness. It’s not always easy to forgive a neighbor, but as Christians, we must follow Jesus’ example. Wed. , March 2nd—Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9; Psalm 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Matthew 5:17-19. To follow Jesus means to suffer and to love one’s neighbor. Spend a few moments in prayer asking for guidance. Thurs. March 3rd—Jeremiah 7:23-28; Psalm 95:1-2,6-9;Luke 11:14-23. What makes it so hard to follow God’s will? God is madly in love with us and desires for us to be in love with Him. Reach out to Him, He’s waiting for you. Fri. March 4th—Hosea 14:2-10;Psalm 81:6-17; Mark 12:28-34. God desires love and not sacrifices as in the Old Testament. How do you understand love as your mission? Sat. March 5th—Hosea 6:1-6; Psalm 51:3-4,18-21; Luke 18:9-14. Hosea reminds us that God desires steadfast love. We see this love in the tax collector who honestly comes to God to seek mercy. God will have mercy on those who love him.
PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY
NIGHT EMERGENCY CALL: 638-4436
PASTORAL STAFF Father Thomas S Tully, Pastor: 638-1984 [email protected]
Father William Upah, Parochial Vicar: 638-1984 [email protected]
Deacon Rick Fisher: 229-1644
Deacon Mike Mahoney: 571-1597
Sister Monique Dissen, IHM, Hospital: 675-0333
Admin Assistant, DeLesa Conway: 638-1984 [email protected]
Bookkeeper, Donna Simon: 638-1984 [email protected]
Bulletin: [email protected] Cemetery:
Danny Gennantonio 637-2322 Director Operations:
Deacon David Kierski 633-0100 [email protected]
Faith Formation: Joy Harsen 229-2394
Funeral Arrangements: Father Upah 638-4436 [email protected]
Music Ministry: Megan Johnson 633-0100 [email protected]
RCIA Coordinator: Marcelene McLure 633-2539
Catholic Charities: 638-2188
Catholic Daughters: Belinda Swager 617-0849
Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist: Mary Spano: 633-4768
Eucharistic Ministers (Home / Sick): Dennis Colbert: 638-1555
Finance Council: Bob Nenni
Knights Third Degree: James Whetzel
Knights Fourth Degree: Patrick Rocco
Pastoral Council: [email protected]
Religious Community Services: 633-2767
Rectory: 638-4436 Sacrament Arrangements: 638-1984
Saint Paul School Administrator: Deacon Kierski: 633-0100
NEW BERN YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL BASEBALL LEAGUE - Sign-ups until March 7th Ages 4 - 12yrs Season runs March - June
Email Robert Carman at [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
MOVIE OF THE MONTH - Sunday, February 28th at 2:30PM in SJC. The movie will be “Bless Me Father for I have Sinned”
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AT MASS TRAINING - There will be a training for new Eucharistic Ministers at Mass on Thursday, March 3 from 6 to 7pm in the church. Please prayerfully consider serving in this Ministry. 10 new ministers are greatly needed for the 5pm Saturday Mass and 10 new Ministers are greatly needed for the 11am Sunday Mass. 5 new ministers are needed for the 8am Sunday Mass. For more information, contact Mary Spano: 633-4768 or [email protected]
CDA BUNCO PARTY - Everyone is invited to attend a “Bunco Party” on Sunday, March 13th from 12:30 to 3:30pm in the FLC. There will be monetary prizes for winners in 4 categories and a door prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets will be sold for $10 after masses on February 27th & 28th and March 5th & 6th. Proceeds will benefit local charities. No experience necessary!
CDA ANNUAL LENTEN MINI-RETREAT - Saturday, March 12th. Meet and greet at 8:30AM. Closing with Adoration and Benediction at 11:30AM Guest speaker will be Father Edward Wolanski. Topic: The Holy Eucharist Any questions please call Kate Sbarra: 636-5936. All are welcomed!
PALM SUNDAY VESPERS - The Preservation Guild for Old Saint Paul is happy to welcome you to again support “our downtown jewel” on Middle Street -- in its 175th Year! Old Saint Paul is the oldest active Catholic Church in our State. Please join us Sunday, March 20, 2016 for Palm Sunday Vespers with wonderful food to follow at a reception. Tickets on sale next weekend. Pray for the legacy and tradition of Catholicism in New Bern and Craven County!
MASS OF THE SACRED CHRISM - Bishop Burbidge and all the priests and deacons of the Diocese will gather, as they do each year, in solemn convocation at the Mass of the Sacred Chrism at Saint Michael Catholic Church, Cary, NC on Tuesday of Holy Week, March 22 at 2 pm. All are invited and it would be great if there were a delegation from Saint Paul to go. Please advise the Parish Office if you can be there. This is Diocesan Liturgy in a gathering at its best!
ALTAR SERVERS - Parish ministries are not only for adults; our children can also serve our Lord and our parish by becoming altar servers. We welcome any child in the fourth grade or older to join this meaningful, helpful, and interactive ministry.
This ministry brings our children closer to the Mass, allows them an opportunity to gain confidence and poise in public, grows their leadership and collaboration skills, and builds their awareness of the importance to serve their Church for years to come. The more servers we have, the more flexible of a rotation schedule we have! We plan to conduct a training (for rookies and veterans alike) very soon! Please call Katie Shorter to sign your child(ren) up for this rewarding ministry.
FAITH TALKS—We will meet again on Friday, March 5th at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room. New members are always welcome to join us as we talk faith around the table. Come join us. Bring your lunch if you wish. For more information call Audrey at 252- 745-4621.
GOOD NEWS FOR RIGHT-to-LIFE! - After 42 years and over 57,000 abortions, the Crist Clinic in Jacksonville is closing it's doors for good. Thank you for your prayers over these years to put this clinic out of business. But please continue your prayers for Life! The Fayetteville abortion clinic is still in operation. Thank you and God bless!
