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a call to social justice
The members of the Parish Council of Saint Paul's offer our thoughts and prayers to our church community and for the world at large. May you daily feel the peace of God.
As a church community, we strive to reflect the message of God's welcoming love in word and deed. We seek to share compassion and "let justice roll down like water" for the dignity of every person (Amos 5:24).
In the coming weeks, we will be sharing recommended resources for insight into the current issues of social justice from a Biblical/Church perspective. We believe they may serve as a guide for discernment, discussion and action, for us to embrace the scripture referenced in our parish mission statement and live "what the Lord requires ... to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8).
In Christ, The Parish Council
of St. Paul's R.C. Church
And so we invite you to prayerfully consider:
Open Wide Our Hearts
Racial Jusice - A Long-Time Concern
click here - Tips for Navigating Conversations about Current Issues
YouTube video on Catholic Social Teaching
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St. Paul's Mission
St. Paul's strives to be a community of Christians, in the Roman Catholic tradition, responding to the call of Jesus under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, providing mutual assistance in Christian life, witness, service and worship and promoting the Reign of God as proclaimed in the Scriptures:
- to Act with justice
- to Love tenderly
- to Serve one another
- to Walk humbly with God
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Priest
Reverend Sean Harlow, O. Carm.
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Catholic News Service
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Catholic Women Preach
Fr Sean invites you to view interesting perspectives on the weeks Gospel by visiting the website Catholic Women Preach. Click on the link below to access these thought provoking perspectiives
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Word on Fire
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Archdiocesan Hotline"The Archdiocese of New York takes the stewardship of your donations and its resources seriously. If you have knowledge of financial misconduct or suspect that it might be occurring, please report your concerns via a toll free hotline, at 877-820-0541, or on the internet, at http://www.reportlineweb.com/ADNY.
Both are available 24 hours per day."
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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time
Click for today's reflection
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Get ZOOMingStarting September 29th,Book Club, Tuesdays 10-11:15am"AMAZED BY GRACE: Overcoming Racial Divides by the Power of the Holy Spirit"
by Larry Oneyto join, contact Deacon Carl carlloc@yahoo.com
Ongoing meetings:
Sunday Scripture Sudy,
Wednesdays 10-11amto join, contact Lourdes Eyer lourdeseyer@yahoo.com -
use link below to signup for we share - ONLINE GIVING
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Pictures from First Mass in Reopening Cycle
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Food Pantry
We want you to know that the food pantry is available to help you during these challenging times. All you need do is call the office at 361-3107, and leave your first name and telephone number. Deb will then make arrangements for you to safely pick up groceries.
In the alternative, if you have not been hit financially by this crisis and would like to help, non-perishable pantry items can be left on the cart in between the doors to Deacon John Hall between noon-3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Suggested items include: Tuna, canned chicken, mayo Red sauce, pasta, rice, Peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned/dried fruit, fruit bowls Pancake mix, syrup, juice, soup, beans, coffee, tea, oatmeal and other cereals Mac & cheese, granola bars. If it’s more convenient for you, grocery store gift cards or checks made payable to St. Paul's Food Pantry are also welcome. Thank you.
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New to St Paul's?
New Parishioners are always welcome and are encouraged to join the Parish. Why Register?
To facilitate communication with you
So we can more accurately plan for parish needs
Sacramental record keeping
Active membership allows a person to be a godparent at Baptism or sponsor a child at Confirmation.
Young Adults should register whether they live with their parents or on their own. This makes it possible for you to demonstrate that you, your-self, are a registered active and participating individual member of St. Paul’s Church, apart from your parents. We hope that you will find our church community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. Your prayers, your presence, and your talents are most welcome here.
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Parish Council
Parish Council meetings, generally held on the 2nd Monday of the month are announced in the church bulletin and on the website and are open to all parishioners. If you wish to address the Council at a meeting, contact the church office to request to have your topic added to the agenda. Minutes of each council meeting can be found on the website at stpaulsbullville.org/parish-council.
Use the link below to access the Parish Council page and current minutes
parish-council
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first communion
Heartfelt Congratulations to the 16 boys and girls who will be receiving First Holy Communion on Saturday, September 19th!
Logan Beaver Jack McQueen
Natalia Bergsten Emma Morris
Benjamin Depew Logan Pierpoint
Isabella Hilario Ally Rivera
Abigail Hoover Aubrey Rotolo-Lagarde
Saoirse Lalli Emily Suchy
Ashlyn McPhillips Landon Szigethy
Kylie McPhillips Julia Zullo
Congratulations as well to their loving parents, dedicated Catechists Mrs. Erinn Sansalone and Mrs. Sherri Andrikut, our Coordinator of Religious Education, Mrs. Jessica Carpino. God bless all of you!
And we're most grateful to Fr. Paul Denault, our Pastor, for allowing us to use Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for this festive occasion! -
masses this weekendMass will be Celebrated Saturday
September 26 at 5:00 pm and at 10:00 am on Sunday, September 27.Seating is limited to 66, and on a first-come, first-served basis.Everyone must wear a mask and adhere to social-distancing requirements. -
flocknotes
My dear young people of St. Paul's Church,
Greetings in Christ!
"You got this!"
We often hear those words, and while they are words of encouragement to give it your best, I think those words can have even more meaning.
Remember the words of the Apostle Paul, the patron saint of our church: “I can do everything through him who gives me strength”. In other words, it's more like, “you got this…through Him who gives you strength!”
We can often forget that we are only living and breathing as a result of God's blessings in our lives. As you begin this year of school at home, I realize this may be the first year, or possibly you've been doing it for years, but be reminded that God WILL go before you!
We live in a world full of turmoil and strife where it seems we have sometimes walked away from the commands and blessings of the Lord. I would encourage you to be a young person who will stand firm for the ways of God even in a day where there are challenges on every hand. This world needs young people of character, integrity, and vision for a future with God's hand leading and guiding. We need people like YOU - not only as you will be in the future, but as you are right now!
Take a stand for Jesus in your studies, social media, and family. You will be amazed at how the Lord will bless you as you honor Him.
Some might look at the life of a student studying at home and think it's “easy.” You and I both know it's anything but easy, but remember, with God's help, you got this!
Blessings!
Father Sean -
flocknotesDear Brothers and Sisters
of St. Paul’s Church,
Our Masses this coming weekend will be at 5pm on Saturday and at 10am on Sunday as we have been doing.
We will continue with very limited music this weekend. At this point, the music will be instrumental as we research how best we can proceed. There are safety problems with singing in a closed space. We will proceed slowly and carefully.
You might want to consider the following numbers as you consider which Mass to attend. Two weekends ago we had 30 people at the 5pm Mass on Saturday, and 65 people at the 10am Mass on Sunday; last weekend, we had 36 people at the 5pm Mass on Saturday and 58 people at the 10am Mass on Sunday. Obviously, at this time, there is more available seating at the 5pm Mass on Saturday.
Faithfully yours,
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 JB 9:1-12, 14-16Responsorial Psalm PS 88:10BC-11, 12-13, 14-15Gospel LK 9:57-62
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Parish Handbook
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Church Records
We continually strive to keep our records and envelope system up-to-date, but we do need your help in order to achieve this.
Please remember to notify the Church Office at 361-3107 if you have an address or phone number change, or if you are moving out of the parish.If you have added any new family members, or if children have gone on to register independently please let us know. Thank you. -
youth ministry videos"St. Paul's Youth Ministry" is officially on YouTube!There are two videos to watch now - and plans for many more.Videos with generic inspirational messages,such as weekly devotionals,will be open to the public;videos featuring our youth will be safeguarded!