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GIVING TREE
Angel tags from St. Simon Stock are flying out of here; there are literally only a handful left. If you would like to participate in the 2020 version of the Giving Tree, reach out to either Therese Quinn (313-0256; eat@frontiernet.net) or Mary McCabe (914-420-0842; mmmk94@frontiernet.net). They will provide all the necessary information.
Wrapped gifts identified with the angel number must be returned no later than December 12. There will be a cart in the vestibule to Deacon John Hall, so you don’t even have to come inside.
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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:
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
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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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CLERGY
Rev. 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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TOYS FOR TOTS
TOYS FOR TOTS
Once again, local Marines are wearing their hearts on their sleeves as they orchestrate this year’s Toys for Tots program. Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be safely left on the cart in the vestibule to Deacon John Hall.
If you are a family in need, contact Bob Hayward at the American Legion Post 151 in Middletown at 343-6542 or via email at MiddletownPost151@gmail.com.
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Get ZOOMingGo from "Bah! Humbug!" to a Blessed Advent and a Merry Christmas with the Book Club"s next selection, "The Redemption of Scrooge," by Matt Rawle. In four sessions - one for each of the four chapters - participants will meet the Ghosts of Christmas Pastm, Present and Yet to Come, while learning about living with and for others in a world blessed by Jesus.
ZOOM discussions begin 10 a.m. this Tuesday, November 24.
To join, contact Deacon Carl carlloc@yahoo.com
Ongoing meetings:
Sunday Scripture Sudy,
Wednesdays 10-11amto join, contact Lourdes Eyer lourdeseyer@yahoo.com
Bible Study
10 am Mondays
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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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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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masses this weekendMass will be Celebrated Saturday
November 21at 5 p.m. and at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 22.Seating is limited to 66, and on a first-come, first-served basis.Everyone must wear a mask and adhere to social-distancing requirements. -
flocknotesDear Brothers and Sisters
of St. Paul’s Church,
Greetings in Christ! I trust you are doing well during these challenging times.
Our Reopening Committee continues to meet regularly. At these meetings we discuss ways in which we might be able to improve our church experience, make our environment safer, and still observe all the Covid-19 protocols. Not an easy task since everything is new and there is constant change.
A few weeks ago I was able to tell you that we purchased and installed CDC recommended MERV-13 air filters. These increase the performance of our air filters and further reduce the chance of virus transmission. In addition, they protect against pollen dust, lint dust, mites, mold spores, bacteria, virus carriers, and microscopic allergens.
We will soon be installing an additional recommended air purification system for both the Church and the Hall. This systemt uses germicidal UV light rays to reduce odors, air pollutants, chemical odors, mold, bacteria and viruses. These germicidal UV light rays have been used for decades by the medical industry as a method for dependably destroying micro-organisms (germs, viruses, bacteria, gases and vapors).
In addition, we’ve also installed a hands free faucet in one of the bathrooms and are in the process of doing so in the other bathrooms. We hope to do the same with the toilets. Because of their age however, this is going to be more difficult and very expensive.
In making these changes, we hope you feel safer and ever more comfortable in your church.
Without question, the most difficult task of our Ushers and Greeters has been to tell parishioners arriving for Mass that our Church has reached its (safe distancing) capacity. This doesn’t happen every weekend, but when it does, it’s an awful experience for everyone involved, I assure you. I can’t tell you how many hours our Reopening Committee has spent seeking a solution! We still don’t have the answer, but we are proposing another alternative.
Our Committee has been experimenting with a system that will livestream the Mass into Deacon John Hall. Beginning this weekend, anyone who arrives for Mass and cannot be seated in the Church, will be invited to watch the Mass on a large screen in Deacon John Hall while seated at safe distances. We hope this will relieve some of the stress and anxiety you might feel coming to church and not being sure whether or not you can be seated.
God bless you all!
Your brother in Christ,
Fr. Sean
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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!
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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.