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"
Bishops reauthorize anti-racism committee
Church and country need a reckoning
on race
CST 101
How to be anti-racist at work
Practical steps to eradicate racism
Bishop Zubik tells Pittsburgh Catholics he cannot tell them how to vote
Voting Catholic: Racial Justice
To fight Racism, Catholics must hunger for justice like we do for the Eucharist
Environment, other issues beyond abortion are critical in voting, bishop says
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
click here - National Reconciliation
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:
Rev. Sean Harlow, O. Carm.
Deacon Carl Locatelli
Deacon Michael McCabe
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
http://catholicwomenpreach.org
The 10 a.m. Sunday Mass has been live-streamed since Christmas. .
Here's the link:
https://www.twitch.tv/10915spmb
(to be copied into your browser)
We have also started streaming the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday. However, we need to train a few more volunteers. The more people to rotate into a schedule, the easier it will be to ensure its continuation without over-burdening one or two people.
The setup is simple and does not requiure more than a few minutes of training – and no professional background is necessary!
Interested? Let Deb in the office know at 361-3107.
Click for today's reflection
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.
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
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.
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.