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.
The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers
Mass Schedule Saturday 8:30 am, 5:15 PM (Vigil)
Sunday 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··········································· 8 am - 5 PM
Sunday············································8:30 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.
Visit us at:
www.stpaultheapostle.org
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Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, NYC
Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016
Crossing the Threshold of Mercy
Year of Mercy 2016
Parish Retreat
Thursday, March 3rd - Saturday, March 5th
Meet in the Church
Thursday, March 3rd
6:30 PM - Lenten Weekday Mass 6:30 PM
7:00 PM Retreat Service
Preaching:
Father Mark-David Janus, CSP
8:00 PM Reception
Friday - March 4th
6:00 PM Stations of the Cross
6:30 PM Simple Supper
7:30 PM Retreat Service
Preaching:
Father Mark-David Janus, CSP
8:30 PM 24 Hours for the Lord
Church Open for Adoration, Prayer
or Reconciliation
Saturday - March 5th
12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
24 Hours concludes with
Vigil Mass
Fourth Sunday of Lent
RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/stpaulretreat
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
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FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Catholic Fiction Book Club
The Misadventures of a Not-Necessarily Super Hero
Leaper
By Geoffrey Wood
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Parish Center
What if one day suddenly, inexplicably, you discover you
have a superpower? And what if it’s not a very good super-
power, like flying or super strength, and you have no idea
what you are supposed to do?
Insightful, humorous, well-written, with a lemony-fresh
smell, Leaper delves into faith, its many questions and quag-
mires, inside the crazy world of an erstwhile superhero try-
ing to make sense of his life and his newfound gift. This
book is a gift to every single one of us who finds Jesus at our
side and doesn’t quite know what to do with Him.”
—LISA SAMSON, award-winning author of Straight
Up and Quaker Summer
RSVP to [email protected]
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Tuesdays | 7 - 8:15 pm
Parish Center | Cost $15
A gentle approach to strength and flexibility. Focused on the
breath, with easeful warm-up and postures facilitating
awareness throughout the entire body. Ending with relaxa-
tion techniques that soothe, balance and revitalize. All are
welcome! Please send email to [email protected] to
RSVP.
Christian Meditation and Chant
Every Wednesday at 6 PM
Parish Center
Practice Christian meditation and chant as inspired by the
monks and desert fathers. Be drawn to a life of increased
creativity, vitality, and substance in these times of turmoil
and confusion.
Please RSVP at: [email protected]
Holy Week 2016
24 HOURS OF RECONCILATION
Friday, March 4th – Saturday, March 5th
HOLY THURSDAY
March 24th
7:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer
7:00 p.m. – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration until Midnight
GOOD FRIDAY
March 25th
7:30 a.m. –Morning Prayer
12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Individual Confessions
1:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. – The Passion of the Lord
7:00 p.m. – Tenebrae
HOLY SATURDAY
March 26th
8:30 a.m. – Morning Prayer
11:00 a.m. – Blessing of Food
7:30 p.m. – Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY
March 27th
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. (Choir)
12:30 p.m. (Spanish)
5:15 p.m. (Young Adult)
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FEBRUARY 28, 2016
OSP Faith-Sharing Groups
Thursday, March 10th | 7 PM | Parish Center
OSP is sponsoring a program for the parish focused on faith-
sharing and spiritual development. We will be meeting in
small groups once per month through May.
At the meeting, in keeping with the Jubilee Year of Mercy
announced by Pope Francis earlier this year, we will have a
facilitated small-group discussion of an upcoming gospel
reading through the lens of mercy. This program is open to
all members of the parish and we would welcome all who
want to attend – please RSVP at [email protected] if
you plan on attending.
Apostolist is the Young Adult Ministry for parishioners in their
20’s & 30’s at Saint Paul’s. Visit www.apostolist.com for more
information or email [email protected]
Pope Francis and the Call to Environmental Stewardship
A conversation moderated by Maurice Timothy Reidy ’93,
Executive Editor of America Magazine
ELIZABETH JOHNSON, CSJ
Professor of Theology
JAMES MARTIN, SJ
Author, Editor
GILBERT MARTINEZ, CSP
Pastor, Park Ranger
March 6, 2016
3-5 pm
The Leonard Theatre
Fordham Preparatory School
Located on the Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University
Vincentians of St. Paul the Apostle Our mission is to help one another grow in faith by
encountering Christ in each other through our service to
those in need.
Easter Basket Drive
The annual Easter Basket Drive for teenagers at Abbot
House has returned for Lent! Teenagers in foster care and
orphanages often go without the fun celebration and magic
of receiving an Easter Basket. Once again this year, we are
asking you to get creative and donate an Easter basket for
these teens. Visit us in the back of the Church after Mass to
sign up and get more details on making or buying a basket or
donating money for the cause. Email with any questions in
the meantime at [email protected]. Thank you!
Weekly Rosary, Adoration Chapel
Our weekly rosary event takes place every Sunday at 9:15am
in the Adoration Chapel (South Tower between the Wel-
come Center and the elevator). Prayer intention forms are on
the round table in the back of the church and can be filled
out at any time and returned to the Parish Center. Rosaries
and programs will be supplied if needed.
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Saturday, March 19th @ 8:45am
Meet us in the Parish Center to help distribute food to those
in our community that are in need.
Want to get involved with the group or get more info? We’re
always open to new members!
Send an email with your name, contact info, and why you’re
interested to [email protected]
ARTS AND ARTISTS AT ST. PAUL
Broadway’s Future Concert
Monday, February 29th | 6:00 PM
Arts and Artists at St. Paul will present its seventh Broad-
way’s Future Songbook concert of this season on Monday,
February 29th at 6PM at The New York Public Library for
the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center - Bruno Walter Audi-
torium - 111 Amsterdam Avenue (just south of 65th Street).
This month’s concert will feature the songs of the award-
winning songwriter, Nick Luckenbaugh.
We are very lucky to have performers and musicians from
some of Broadway’s top shows lending us their talents mak-
ing these concerts so very popular. This series is produced,
directed and hosted by John Znidarsic.
Admission is FREE and seating is on a first come-first serve
basis.
Faithwalkers
Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Pilgrimage to Holy Door of
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Shrine
Following 8:30 AM mass
Following the Saturday Morning 8:30 AM mass at St.
Paul’s, we will visit the Shrine of St. Francis Cabrini near Ft.
Tyron Park. We have arranged to have a speaker tell us the
history of the shrine and we will be able to share in a bless-
ing with the relic of Mother Cabrini. We will start our pil-
grimage with a short walk from the subway to the shrine and
pass together through the Holy Door, once our visit to the
shrine is completed you are welcome to continue over to the
Cloisters or just take a walk through the park enjoying the
view of the Hudson River. While there is no charge for our
visit to the Shrine, donations are welcome.
Please rsvp to [email protected].
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
Encyclical on the Environment
In his recent encyclical on caring for all creation, Pope
Francis highlights overconsumption and excessive eco-
nomic development as the primary causes of the de-
struction of our common home. With him, let us pray to
“discover the worth in each thing” and to embody that
discovery by buying less and recycling our possessions
when we no longer need them.
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
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
A Word from Servant of God,
Father Isaac Hecker, CSP Founder of Paulists and
1st Pastor of our Parish
Lord keep me ever in the permanent Love Spirit sub-
stance and let me not descend otherwise than in the
Love Spirit in understanding & sense. Keep me from
all disputation and arguing.
[June 14, 1844; Diary, p. 208]
For more information about the sainthood cause of
Fr. Isaac Hecker, go to www.paulist.org
Please remember in prayer the following Paulist Fa-
thers, the anniversary (day/year noted) of whose death
is this week:
Charles J. Davis* (3/1/1923), Austin Malone*
(3/3/1965), and Donal F. Forrester* (3/4/2002).
*Denotes served at Saint Paul’s
Blessed Sacrament School
School of the Blessed Sacrament is accepting applica-
tions for grades 1 - 8, with financial aide opportunities for
qualified families! School of the Blessed Sacrament is a pre
-k through eighth grade Catholic elementary school in the
heart of the upper west side. Our well-rounded curriculum
incorporates love of God, self, and others. We integrate
technology, the arts, music, and physical education to pro-
vide a liberal arts education for the whole child. We seek to
develop saints and scholars through innovative, personal
learning experiences. Contact us today at 212-724-
7561 or www.sblsnyc.org.
Looking for a great kid (and parent!) night out? School
of the Blessed Sacrament hosts a Kids' Night Out from 6-
9pm the first Saturday of every month. Activities include
sports, arts and crafts, zumba, games, and more! Visit http://
www.kidsinthegame.com/registration for details and pricing.
Don't miss the next event - March 5, 2016!
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Iglesia del San Pablo el Apostol III Domingo de Cuaresma - 28 DE FEBBRAIO 2016
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
Divino Niño
Todos están invitados a celebrar la santa misa en honor del Divino Niño Jesús, el sábado 5 de
marzo. Comenzaremos con el santo Rosario a las 6:30 PM y la santa Misa comenzará a las 7
PM.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2016
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 [email protected].
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Parish Stewardship
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!
Let us Pray for Our Sick
John Gerosimo, Daniel Lofaso, Eve Lofaso, Sandy Lofaso,
Hazel Pedneault, Kathy Sandholm, Ethan Maldonado, Mar-
garet Payn, Gladys Rodriguez, Maureen Tilley, Evelyn
Lloyd, Michael Joseph Palmiotto, Dorothea Toker, Robert
Reese, Margaret Payne, Daniel Martin Espinoza, Merrele
Early Wanly, Popi Stefanidis, and Harris Pousson.
Saturday, February 27th
8:30 Teresa de Zylva
5:15 Edalia de Jesus
Sunday, February 28th, Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 For the People
10:00 Joseph Holdampf
12:30 Jose Antonio Tovar Lugo
5:15 Thomas McArdle
Monday, February 29th
7:30 Salvador Lemus & Sacramento Mageña
12:10 Roman Kyzyk
Tuesday, March 1st
7:30 Roland Hamel
12:10 James Gerosimo, Sr.
Wednesday, March 2nd
7:30 Regina Lorfredo Henderson
12:10 Erlinda Ilusorio
6:00 Maureen Tilley
Thursday, March 3rd, Saint Katharine Drexel
7:30 Susan Kane
12:10 Justin Solak
Friday, March 4th, Saint Casimir
7:30 Antolina Suazo de Arriola
12:10 Petra Martinez
Saturday, March 5th
8:30 Jesus DelFin Reyes
5:15 Sister of Grace Deboccardo
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 two months
unless otherwise notified. The Power of Prayer is an
important part of healing.
Faith Direct Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! We invite you to help
your parish save money by giving up your offertory enve-
lopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide St.
Paul the Apostle with consistent support and simplify your
giving without the wasteful envelopes. Join us in giving up
envelopes this Lenten season!
You can quickly sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using
our church code: NY539, or by mailing an enrollment form
available in the parish office.
God Bless You,
Father Gil
Thank you for your generosity!
Receipts: 2016 2015
February 21st $11,635 $9,617
Faith Direct Donations $4,609 $3,509
o $133.00 for Friends of Music
o $110.00 for Peter’s Pence
o $5.00 for Easter Flowers
