August 14, 2016 - St. Paul Catholic Community

MASS SCHEDULE
Daily:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM
(Rosary held after Mass)
Saturday Vigil:
4:00 PM &
7:00 PM (En Español)
Sunday
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM
(or by appointment)
Parochial Administrator
Rev. Mark Wajda
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mark Librizzi
Hispanic Ministry
Rev. Gianni Agostinelli
Deacons
Michael McGinnity
Sam Damiano
Michael Balchus
Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LUKE 12: 49-53
www.ccstpaul.com
email: info@ccstpaul.com
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Paul Catholic Community builds disciples,
grows our faith and serves
others in Christ’s name.
Collection for last weekend
Collection:
Building Fund
$ 15,222.50
$ 3,140.00
This Week’s collection: Ten For Today
Next Week’s collection: The Florida Catholic
Questions of the Week
Question for Youth: What is one way you can be closer to
Jesus today?
Question for Adults: Share about a time when life's
struggles were so difficult for you that you nearly "threw in the
towel." What signs did you see then that God remained with
you?
Marriage Encounter
Married Couples, would you like a
special weekend at the SAN PEDRO
RETREAT CENTER where you will find a
peaceful and God-centered atmosphere for
you and your spouse?
The next DIOCESE OF
ORLANDO WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER is Friday, August 19th @ 7:30 pm
thru Sunday, August 21 @ 4 pm.
For more information/and or to register, call Bob/Sheila Baker
@407.647.4289 or visit: WWME.ORG.
You will be glad you did!
Please Do Not Park in the O’Reilly
Auto Parts Loading Zone!
They have been nice so far, but they will
need to tow if they are unable to get
deliveries.
The Assumption
of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
This feast is a very
old solemnity in
the Church. It has
been celebrated
throughout the
Church from the
sixth century on.
Originally
celebrated in the
East, the ancient
title is the
Dormition of
Mary, or the
Falling Asleep of
Mary. The earliest
writing we find of
this feast is from
the fourth century
and it is written in
the voice of
St. John, whom
Jesus entrusted
Mary to the care of
as He hung upon
the cross.
St. Therese Lay Carmelite Community
Looking for something and you are not
sure what? Are you wanting intimacy
with God, a deeper way of prayer?
Perhaps you are being called to Carmel.
We’re lay Catholic people who belong to
the secular branch of the Carmelite
Order. Our community meetings are
currently held at St. Vincent DePaul
Church in Wildwood.
If you think the Carmelite way might be for you, please
contact Jackie Harig at 352.446.0445 or
May Fischer at 352.771.1084.
Through Carmelite studying, prayer and insight, your life
will be transformed.
The August 20-21 second collection is held on behalf of the
Florida Catholic ministry. The ministry depends on the
generosity of those who want to support Catholic
communications and evangelization. Your support of the Florida Catholic is greatly appreciated. Watch for the
opportunity to subscribe or renew in the fall. Tammy Osborne, Circulation Coordinator
Parish Ministries
Sunday, August 14
Readings: Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10/Hebrews 12:1-4/
Luke 12:49-53
7:00 am Mass / Church
9:00 am Mass / Church
11:00 am Mass / Church
Monday, August 15
Readings: Revelations 11:19;12:1-6,10/
1 Corinthians 15:20-27/Luke 1:39-56
8:30 am Mass V Rosary / Church
Tuesday, August 16
Readings: Ezekiel 28:1-10,Matthew 19:23-30
8:30 am Mass V Rosary / Church
1:00 pm Shelter Project Hope Meeting /
FEC 215/217
Wednesday, August 17
Readings: Ezekiel 34:1-11/Matthew 20:1-16
8:30 am Mass V Rosary / Novena / Church
7:00 pm Hispanic Prayer Group / FEC 215/217
Thursday, August 18
Readings: Ezekiel 36:23-28/Matthew 22:1-14
8:30 am Mass V Rosary / Church
9:30 am CCW Board Meeting / FEC215/217
2:30 pm 11 am Choir Rehearsal / Church
4:30 pm School Finance Committee Meeting /
Office Conference Room
5:30 pm Parish Finance Committee Meeting /
Office Conference Room
6:30 pm 9 am Choir Rehearsal / Church
7:30 pm Hispanic Prayer Group Steering
Committee / FEC 224
Friday, August 19
Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14/Matthew 22:34-40
8:30 am Mass V Rosary / Church
6:00 pm Hispanic Prayer Group– Life in the Spirit
FEC 215/217
Saturday, August 20
Readings: Ezekiel 43:1-7/Matthew 23:1-12
2:30 pm Sacrament of Penance
4:00 pm Mass / Church
7:00 pm Spanish Mass / Church
Sunday, August 21
Readings: Isaiah 66:18-21/Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13/
Luke 13:22-30
7:00 am Mass / Church
9:00 am Mass / Church
11:00 am Mass / Church
For Youth & Young Adult activities, refer to
Youth Ministry Page in Bulletin.
CCW - All women of the parish are welcome to
perform works of charity and work for the general
welfare of the Church.
Contact: Joan Woodson - 352.321.4043
Meetings will resume in the fall.
Next Meeting: September 8—Time TBD.
Gathering Group—Social Group –meetings
weekly on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
Contacts: Lucille Ross - 352.323.1853
Paulette Sawyer - 352.323.1244
Meetings to begin again in the fall. Look here for the
next meeting date.
Gifted Hands—A knitting ministry established
to give comfort to those in nursing homes, hospital
and shut-ins. Meetings monthly on the last Friday of
the month at 1:00 pm.
Contacts: Cherlyn - 352.365.9589
Rebecca - 352.728.4835
Meetings to begin again in the fall. Look here for
the next meeting date.
Respect Life—Novena intention following the
8:30 a.m. Mass every Wednesday.
Adoration & Rosary after 8:30 a.m. Mass 1st
Wednesday of the month.
Team meetings: Monthly on the first Friday of the
month at 9:30 am.
Contacts: Mary Clare - 901.371.7489
Pam - 352.365.2624
Rosary Makers—Summer Schedule monthly
meeting first Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Contacts: Mary - 352.638.2747
Dianne - 352.874.0058
Fall schedule: Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Next Meeting: September 7
Word on Fire– Step Back, Slow Down, Notice
your Life.
Contacts: Tony & Patty Bennett - 352.460.2271
The Eucharist—A universal
Language.
As a Minister to the Sick who
serves in the hospital ministry,
I asked, what could God possibly
have in store that can top the love and deep feeling of His
Presence? It became obvious when a patient from India who neither
spoke nor understood English, upon viewing the elevated Eucharist,
immediately folded his hands and bowed his head in prayer. He
then enfolded my hands in his as he said a prayer of
thanksgiving. What proof that when God is present and our hearts
are open to the Universal Language of His Love, verbal
communication is not necessary. For information about the
Ministry to the Sick, please call our office @ 728-5652.
Did you know that the Bereavement
Ministry is located in the Pastoral Care
Office?
Did you know that Grief Support and
funeral planning are also done in the
Pastoral Care Office?
Did you know that on November 2nd (All Soul’s Day) a special
Mass is held? At this Mass, the names of the deceased are read
and the family is
invited to light a candle in their memory.
Let’s welcome our newest members to
our parish family.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Sara Mack
Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Mary Rayunas
Flowers on the Altar
are in Loving Memory of
Our Daughter Donna Wayne
Flowers at the Ambo
are in Loving Memory of
Armand Massé
A Service for You.
The Ministry of Consolation now offers assistance to those who
are interested in pre-planning their Funeral Mass. This planning
will give you the opportunity to choose Readings, Psalms and
Music, thereby relieving your loved ones of this during their time
of grief. This service is provided at the Pastoral Care Office by
appointment. Call the Pastoral Care Office at 728-5652 to
set an appointment.
La Comunidad Católica
de la Parroquia de San Pablo
Nuestro Ministerio Hispano
Sacerdote: P. Gianni Agos!nelli
Santa Misa: sábado a las 7:00 pm
Confesiones: Antes de la Misa
Bau"smos, Bodas y Quinceañeras:
Padre Gianni
(352) 787-9208
Catequesis: lunes-6:00 pm-Salón 215,
Myrta Aviles (352) 787-0126
Coro: Miguel (Maiki) Rodríguez
(352) 630-1192
Grupo de Oración: miércoles7pm Salón Social-Raul A. Perez
(352) 217-6568
LAZARUS, Clínica Médica Gratuita:
ubicada en la Misión Católica Hispana San Pedro de
Jesús Maldonado,210 Wonders St., Wildwood.Para Citas (352)
748-4567 o
(352) 603-9315 (celular)
Cursos de Inglés gratuitos: los martes y
jueves,6-7:30 pm en San Pablo en (Leesburg) y los lunes y
miércoles en la Misión Católica Hispana de San Pedro de Jesús
Maldonado, 210 Wonder St., Wildwood.
Lilly (352) 638-4559
STEP-UP – Los padres que han recibido las cartas de
aprobación (Awards Le"ers) !enen que registrar los
niños en la escuela, y pagar un mínimo de $50 por cada niño
que se registre.
Los que deseen aplicar por primera vez ya lo pueden hacer.
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Do you feel the Holy Spirit gently leading you to learn more
about the Catholic faith?
Do you belong to another faith tradition and have questions about
Catholicism? Searching for answers?
Please consider joining our RCIA group.
Gatherings are informal and your friend, spouse or fiancé is
welcome to join you if you would like them to. Through weekly
group gatherings, faith is deepened in both small and large group
sharing. You will be supported on the journey by parish sponsors,
faith-filled parishioners who are eager to share their own faith
journey with you. The teachings of Jesus and our Church, along
with Scripture, are all part of the content of the gatherings.
Any adult interested in becoming a Catholic is invited to
walk
a journey of faith
that leads to full initiation into the Catholic Church. Full initiation
involves the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
Won’t you join us?
For information, go to our website www.ccstpaul.com, click
Faith Formation, then Becoming Catholic for more details or
contact: Sister Ruth Platte 352-787-6354 ext.251
or email rplatte@ccstpaul.com.
The Council of Catholic Women is preparing for
the new year.
First Meeting—September 8
Ladies of our parish, this ministry is for you.
Our mission is to bring all women of the parish
together to support, empower and educate in
spirituality, leadership and service.
Our mission is also to aid and assist St. Paul’s
pastor in any manner he deems necessary.
Last year our goal was dedicated to the building fund
and in June we presented Father Mark with a donation
of $3,000.
This year will be challenging for all during
construction, with Our Lady of Good Counsel to
guide us as we look forward to the coming year.
Watch the bulletin for further information.
Come join us!
For more information, contact Joan Woodson at
352.321.4043.
Parents & Guardians Be
Vigilant
School is back in session. It is
important that you attend school
meetings and review all books
and materials your children
receive, especially in public schools. An abridged
version of a job description for a Planned Parenthood
Regional Health Coordinator reads: Under the
guidance of the Director of Education, identify target
school districts, ... engage and mobilize community
activists and financial supporters who want to move
Planned Parenthood’s vision forward.
PP’s “Teen Advocates for Sexual Health” has a
curriculum that includes illegal referrals for
abortion. Counsel your children to also be aware.
Pray to their Guardian Angels.
The Novena at Mass on Wednesday, 8/17, is for a
Papal Intention.
Help!
St Paul’s Prayer Group
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
Irish—Catholic?
If you are Irish- born or of Irish
descent and are an active
Roman Catholic, you should
consider joining the
Ancient Order of Hibernians.
We are currently looking for brothers who
currently belong to divisions elsewhere or for new members who
are interested in AOH membership.
For more information, please contact Patrick Kennedy
at 352.391.5291 or email at
aohvillages@embarqmail.com.
St. Paul’s Intercessory
Prayer Group
is taking a summer
break in August.
We will see you again
September 6th.
Watch the bulletin for details.
is looking to raise a joyful sound.
We are in need of
a keyboardist and/or
a guitarist for our
monthly meetings.
Other instrumentalists may
also apply.
Age is not a consideration.
Call 352-326-3232 for information.
The Roman Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Greater Orlando
is hosting a Catholic Charismatic Conference in
Orlando.
September 16, 17, and 18, 2016
Buena Vista Hotel and Spa
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL
For conference registration, go to
www.orlandocharismatic.net.
For hotel registration, call 407-827-2727.
We have exciting news!
Speakers: Jesse Romero,
Bishop Sam Jacobs, Sr. Marilyn Minter & Valli Leone!
Remember donations for the
Parish Thrift Shop when cleaning out your closets
for the fall. We always need new merchandise.
For furniture or appliance pickups, call
352-787-3388 and ask for Rick.
This ministry is a wonderful volunteer opportunity.
Join us to benefit the community at large and
fellowship with
each other!
Store Hours
Monday-Friday
9 am—4 pm
Saturday 9 am—1 pm
1st Sunday of the Month 9 am—1 pm
New items arrive daily.
Come in and see us!
St. Paul’s Food
Pantry
asks that our
parishioners
who live in
pa
Area 2
bring food to the pantry
br
or drop it off at church
next Sunday.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE PERISHABLE FOOD IN
CHURCH.
As always, thank you for your generosity, and if you
bring food and it is not your area’s week, that is
also appreciated.
We are always in need of fruit, canned chicken,
tuna & canned beef stew. The Food Pantry is also in
need of dish soap, laundry detergent and personal
care items.
St. Paul’s Loan Closet
Provides physical aids for those who need
crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, commodes & bath
chairs for as long as necessary, but should be
returned when no longer needed.
Knights of Columbus
Saint Paul Council 5644
MEETING SCHEDULE
All visiting Knights are welcome
Knights of Columbus Hall
2116 Griffin Rd., Leesburg
1st Wednesday of each month/Social
6:00 pm Dinner/7:00 pm Program
3rd Wednesday of each month/Business Meeting
6:00 pm Dinner/7:00 pm Business
Grand Knight: Larry Huhn
352-728-4979
4th Degree Assembly #1675
2nd Wednesday of each month
Knights of Columbus Hall 7:30 pm
Faithful Navigator: Carl Woodworth
352-455-7715
Ladies Auxiliary
President: Ellen Spirytus
352-315-9626
Come and join the Knights for
breakfast on the 1st and 3rd
Sundays of each month
8 AM to 11 AM Knights Hall.
Upcoming Breakfast Dates:
August 21.
The Chicken Dinner for August 28 has
been cancelled.
The Knights will have an installation of
officers and dinner on September 10
at 5:30 pm.
The cost is $5.00 and tickets may be
purchased by contacting
Larry Huhn at 728-4979.
Scholarship Raffle Winners
August
Dee Walker
Ron Makara
Janie Capperalla
Leo Remeniuk
$75.00
$50.00
$25.00
$10.00
Please pray for the following people
who are in need of our prayers…
Nadine & Tracy Adams, Bill & Dorraine
Asparro, Diane Avitabile, Bob Baraglia, Renee
Beausoleil, Margaret Blanchard, Gerald
Boskey, Alec Boswell, Margaret Boyle, Hank
Braidwood, Rita Carollo, Mike Carragher, Dean Casale & Family, Philip
Chappe4l, Alice & John Cheatham, Fred & Be"y Chesney, Jason Connor,
Greg Crimes, Wendy D., Louis Damiani, Liz DaGrossa, Brianne Dart, Dan
Debrowski, Gerald Dellinger, Dicus Families, Armando de Moya, Kelly &
Jim Dezego, Sco" Elam, Peter Esposita, Bob Frost, Santos Garcia Jr.,
Joseph Giarle, Jackie Giasson, Debra Gruber, Jim Hand, Ann Hanson, Pat
Hempfield, Arleeda Hickey, Arthur Hofman, Junia Horta, Sharon
Hutchison, Andy Iturbe, Cecilia James, Beverly & Charles Jensen, Jim
Jesmer, Arlene Johnson, Denzil Kastner, The Kelly Family, Brian King,
Bob King, Patricia Kriss, Helen Kuhn, Mayl Langley, Peggy Leloff, Eileen
Levin, Be"y & Warren Lindner, Bev Little, John Lynn, Reese Madden,
Frank Maher, Marion Maloy, Lori Mango, Mike Ma"ox, Donna Marcil,
Jack & Mavine McCoy, Chuck McHarg, Tom McLaughlin, Brian
McLaughlin, Helen Mercedes, George Merklinger, Joseph Meyer,
Danielle Millnor, Joan Mirovsky, Barbara Montague, Earnest Morris,
Thomas Mournighan, Edward Mozina, Patricia Nolan & Family, Sigh
Olden, Elizabeth O’Leary, Jim O’Loughlin, Syrie Pe"a, Pfahler Family,
Janice Phelps, Russ Phillips, Fr. Vincent Pierino, Joe & Diane Pompilio,
Ruthann Pope, Carolyn Popp, Stephanie Ramey, Kathy Rasch, Tabitha
Redente, Leo Remeniuk, Peggy Rick, Rosemary Rick, Mary Robertson,
Carmen Rodriguez & Family, Richard Ruzzo, Jay Nicholas Ryan, Eduardo
Sainz, Jack T. Schein, Richard Shearen, Grace Shirey, Anna Skarbek,
Kathleen Skoblicki, Jane Smedley, Nancy Soto, Carla Spaulding, Michael
Stellabo"e, Jackie Strayer, Vincent Taranto, Gretchen Taylor, James
Tewart, Sister Therese, Dorothy Timmons, Catherine & Edward
Urbonas, Ann Vendi"e, John Andrew Villa, Judy Viner, Chris!na Virgil,
Angela Wajda, Kelly Wallask, The Wayne Family, Ann Weaver, Brenda
Whitney, William Whitney, Karen & Dana Yeager, Baby William Zedler,
Eve & Willard Zimmer, Vince Doyle Family;
All Chris!ans around the world suffering persecu!on, the Incarcerated,
our Military Service Men & Women.
The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima
is available for loan for
1 week inter vals for those wanting to
have it in their home.
If you are interested, please call
Mary Moreau at 352-315-0902.
We are in need of a Parish Council
representative for Area 3 to attend
Council meetings and to welcome
new parishioners. If you are
Interested, you may contact the
Parish Office @ 787-6354.
We need your help.
Parish Staff
1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg FL
Phone 352-787-6354
Fax 352-787-5971
Extension
Velia Lopez-Rodriguez,
Business Manager
234
Cherilyn Braidwood,
Parish Secretary (Volunteer)
221/229
Hank Braidwood,
E-Bulle!n (Volunteer)
229
Jeffrey Shaw,
Music Director
223
Sister Ruth Pla$e, SLW
Director
251
Religious Educa!on/Adult Faith Forma!on
Jacque Kimble, Cris"na Pinion
Rel. Ed Secretaries
238
C. K. Graham, Youth & Young Adult
Ministry/Liturgical Coordinator
269
Barbara Marino, Execu!ve
Assistant to Pastor/Bulle!n Editor
230
Dcn. Sam Damiano,
Pastoral Care
336
Beverly Smith,
Secretary, Pastoral Care
335
Jacquelyn Gehrsitz,
School Principal
323
Mariles Hodge,
Secretary, School
300
Michele Pinder,
Business Manager, Admissions.
321
Babi Hernandez,
Manager, Gi' Shop
330
Rick Murton,
Manager, Thri' Shop
327/328
Joe Powell, Jim Kertz, Pete Pell, Jim Schofield,
Maintenance Staff
Food Pantry
1321 Sunshine Ave. Leesburg
352-787-3012
Hours: 9 am - 12 Monday & Friday
4-7 pm Wednesday
Catholic Charities
of Central Florida, Inc.
Emergency Family Assistance
1321 Sunshine Ave. Leesburg
352-460-0700 - Call for appointment.
Parish Council
MEMBERS FOR DESIGNATED AREAS
Chairman: Dick Bowersox 728-2162
Vice Chair:
Mary Lou Mroczkowski 323-8669
Rose Bowersox
728-2162
Cindy Diemer
751-0499
Representa!ve Needed
Area 1
Jim Frank (Lake Port Square)
728-6285
Claire Souliere
728-3674
Tom Diemer
751-0499
Bill Sendelbach
314-0017
Sally Schulte
728-1446
Area 4
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Area 5
Area 6
Area 7
Parish Finance Committee
Rev. Mark Wajda
Linda Clark
Deacon Sam Damiano
John Barzyk
John Feldman
Joseph Keenan
Gerold Willing
Saint Paul's Gift Shop
1321 Sunshine Ave.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-365-6804
STORE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 3:00 pm 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Mondays
1320 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg FL
Accredited Pre-K - 8th Grade
Principal: Jacquelyn Gehrsitz
www.saintpaulschool.com
352-787-4657
School Finance
Rev. Mark Wajda
Rev. Mark Librizzi
Linda Clark
David Merryman
Mike Merrill
Lena Williams
Gerold Willing
PTO Board
Pam Copeland
Chris!ne Ramos
Melinda Miller
Illiana Miranda
Jessica Melendez
School Board Members
Rev. Mark Wajda
Rev. Mark Librizzi
Jacquelyn Gehrsitz
Gordon Kennedy
Estelle Mournighan
Jerry Bidwell
Craig Williams
Anna Cowin
William Burns
Bryan Hayes
Frank Webber
Maria Iturbe
Saint Paul's Thrift Shop
1321 Sunshine Ave.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-3388
STORE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am -1:00 pm
1st Sunday of Month
9am—1pm