November 24, 2013

The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers
Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
November 22, 2015
Mass Schedule
Saturday
Sunday
8:30 am, 5:15 PM (Vigil)
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
Monday, November 30th
6:00pm: Doors Open After 5:30 pm Christmas Tree
Lighting at Dante Park (Broadway & 63rd)
Cookies and hot beverages available.
6:00pm-6:15pm and 6:45pm-7:15pm: The Melita
Chamber Ensemble
The Melita Ensemble features 2 of its members Mitchell
Lyon (cello) and Jocelyn Zhu (violin). Both graduates of
the Juilliard School. Tonight they will play instrumental
holiday selections and classical favorites.
6:15pm-6:45pm: The Little Drummer Boy
This classic movie tells the story of a poor young boy who
is summoned by the Magi to the nativity where, without a
gift for the infant Jesus, he plays his drums
7:00pm: St. Nicholas Arrives
Children of all ages are invited to visit with St. Nicholas.
7:15pm-8:00pm: Sacred Sounds at St. Paul
Featuring students of the Juilliard Organ Department. Tonight, Daniel Ficari will perform a recital of organ music
based upon popular hymn tunes.
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 ···························· contact@stpaultheapostle.org
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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8:00pm-8:20pm: St. Paul Cantors
St. Paul Cantors Jonathan Morales and David Summers will
sing their Christmas favorites.
8:20pm-8:40pm: Selections from
A New York Christmas to Remember
Look back on some of our favorite moments from the
Christmas Special shot in Saint Paul’s!
8:40pm-9:00pm: Sing a long
Join us as we sing our favorite Christmas carols.
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.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ –
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for your presence at our parish! We gather every day to pray and ask God to
come close to us and lead and guide us by the Spirit.
We call on God’s help for those caught in the tragedy of war and terrorism all over the
world, from the recent attacks in Beirut and Paris to ongoing crisis in Syria.
We call on God’s help for those who are far from home, especially those who serve in foreign lands. We pray, too, for the hungry, the homeless, unemployed or underemployed, those are
who sick in body, mind or spirit, and for those who feel burdened by life’s decisions.
These may not appear events or occasions of gratitude. They do call out, however, for deeper reflection. Gratitude is more than a feeling or a word of thanks. Gratitude is a way of living
which fundamentally presumes to call upon the grace of God and is relentless about living in dependence on God's grace.
The psalmist, for example, will often lament a terrible situation for which it would be difficult to be possessed of gratitude. But the psalmist nevertheless makes the lament to God and with
daring honesty continues to call upon God's grace.
For thirty years, Mrs. Sarah Joseph Hale, the editor of Godey's Lady's Book, promoted the
idea of a national Thanksgiving Day. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln finally set aside the last
Thursday of November at a pivotal point in the life of the nation. In July of 1863, the Battle of
Gettysburg resulted in the loss of some 60,000 young men from the north and south.
That horrific battle was not the occasion for thanksgiving. Yet, perhaps, without the contrast of that terrible experience of brother killing brother to the experience of living in peace as
brothers and sisters, the Proclamation of Thanksgiving Day may have not seemed as urgent.
In gratitude, let us urgently call upon God’s grace to give us thankful hearts this Thanksgiving and every day. For what are you grateful?
May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you and be
gracious to you! May LORD look upon you with kindness and give you peace!
Peace,
Fr Gil
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thursday, November 26th at 11 AM
We start after the Parade passes Columbus Circle. The Parish Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance. One Daily Mass will be celebrated on the Friday after Thanksgiving at 10 AM. Except
for these masses, the Church will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Mustard Seed Guild
"Chuck" the Giving Turkey Donations Needed!
Now until Monday, November 23rd
Arts and Artists
Broadway’s Future Concert
Monday, November 30, 2015 | 6 PM
"Chuck" the Giving Turkey is back! Every year, MSG requests specific donation items, which are written on Chuck's
feathers. Come visit Chuck and take a feather with the item
you wish to donate (he sits at a display table towards the
back of the church by the column on the left side of Fr.
Hecker's tomb). Drop off all donation items at the Parish
Center no later than November 23rd (Monday before
Thanksgiving). MSG brings all donated items on their annual mission trip in August to the Hogar Belen Homes for Disabled and Abandoned children in Nicaragua. Thank you for
your help!
For more information: www.mustardseedguildny.org
Arts and Artists at St. Paul will present its third Broadway’s
Future Songbook concert of this season on Monday, November 30th at 6 PM at The New York Public Library for the
Performing Arts at Lincoln Center - Bruno Walter Auditorium - 111 Amsterdam Avenue (just south of 65th Street).
This month’s concert will feature the songs of the awardwinning songwriter Matthew Lee Robinson. We are very
lucky to have performers and musicians from some of
Broadway’s top shows lending us their talents making 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.
For further information, please check our website:
www.artsandartistsatstpaul.org.
Great Catholic Fiction Book Club
The Abbey by Fr. James Martin, SJ
Tuesday, November 24th from 6:30-8:30 PM
Faithwalkers
The Holiday Ramble on
5th Avenue & St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Saturday, December 5th
Following First Saturday morning mass at 8:30 AM
At a Pennsylvania abbey, an unlikely trio will discover the
answers they seek—a miracle of hope and understanding
that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring
healing and wholeness to our lives.
Join us for our holiday Window Walk on Fifth Avenue, this
is always a fun one! Get in the Christmas Spirit! Come for
First Saturday Mass. We meet in the back of the Church
right after, and we will walk down to 5th Avenue and take a
look at all the Christmas Windows before the crowds appear
for shopping, see the tree at Rockefeller Center, and end our
walk with a look at the newly renovated St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Bring your camera, it’s not about speed walking! Home
before noon OR just keep on shopping!
RSVP welcomecenter@stpaultheapostle.org
The book is available in the Welcome Center - Book Store.
Please RSVP to welcomecenter@stpaultheapostle.org or
sign up in the Welcome Center.
A Holiday Celebration with the Mary McBride Band
Fordham University Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 5th | 8:00 PM
Fordham University invites members of the St. Paul's community to the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
on December 5, at 8:00 PM in St. Paul the Apostle
Church.The program features seasonal music performed by
the combined University choirs and the Bronx Arts Ensemble orchestra, with choreography by Sophomores
in the Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. in Dance. There is no Admission charge or ticket requirement. Seating is by general admission. For more information please call 718-817-4504 or
go to www.fordham.edu/cm
Join us for the hour-long concert featuring a collection of
holiday songs and Mary’s original songs in the beautiful
Church of Saint Paul the Apostle. We’ll conclude the evening with a Christmas Carol Sing-along. After the concert,
meet Mary and the other musicians for a wine and treats reception. All are welcome!
This special concert benefits Out @ St. Paul's in their work
with LGBTQ youth at Covenant House. Covenant House
provides shelter, food, immediate crisis care, and an array of
other services to homeless and runaway youth.
Poets@StPaul Gathering
Monday, December 14th, from 7 - 9 PM
Buy tickets at the Welcome Center - Bookstore
Or online at http://tinyurl.com/mcbride-band
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All are welcome: poetry writers, poetry lovers and the poetry
curious. We meet, read and discuss at the parish center. Free
and open to the public.
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
The Melita Ensemble Concert
in Celebration of The Immaculate Conception
Tuesday December 8th | 7:00 PM
Make sure not to miss the Melita Ensemble’s second concert
of the year. They will be playing at 7 PM to help celebrate
the Immaculate Conception.
The Melita Ensemble is Mitchell Lyon (cello), Matthew
Wright (flute), Jocelyn Zhu (violin), and friends.
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.
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Saturday, December 19th @ 9am
Meet us in the Parish Center to help distribute food to those
in our community that are in need.
Fall Festival - Thank You!
Thank you again to everyone who came out and/or supported our Fall Festival Pasta Dinner!
Advent Weekly Rosary
Our ministry will be leading a weekly Rosary event every
Sunday at 3 PM in the Main Church, starting the first Sunday of Advent (11/29). Prayer intention forms for this event
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. Email us
with any questions!
Want to get involved or get more info? We’re looking for new members!
Send an email with your name, contact info, and why you’re interested to
svdp@stpaultheapostle.org
Christmas Cards
Available in the
Welcome Center
Thanksgiving Potluck w/ OSP
Sunday, November 22, after 5:15 pm mass
Parish Center
Take part in one of our most popular events of the year and
enjoy a potluck feast of food and drink with our friends at
OSP. Check our weekly email to learn how you can sign up
to bring a dish.
Lincoln Center's Winter's Eve
Monday, November 30th
We once again join NYC’s 16th annual holiday festival!
Come decorate Christmas cookies, listen to a holiday concert
and get into the Christmas spirit!
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 youngadults@stpaultheapostle.org
Supper Club Thanksgiving with Apostolist
Friday, November 20th | 5 - 8 pm
Join us as we gather for an evening of fellowship and food in a
Thanksgiving potluck with Apostolist – the St Paul Ministry
for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. This event as become a
monthly tradition and is the most popular OSP event and to
ensure we have the right space please RSVP:
osp@stpaultheapostle.org. All are welcome! We hope to see
you there.
Lincoln Center’s Winter’s Eve
Monday, November 30th | 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Join OSP and The Church of St Paul the Apostle as we bask
in the glow of the Christmas season with the NYC’s 16th
Annual Holiday Festival! Come listen to a holiday music
and join in the merriment of Advent as Lincoln Center
comes alive with Holiday cheer.
Out @ St Paul (OSP) is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Ministry of our parish at St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, which seeks to
engage our Catholic faith through service to our community, social activities and the exploration of Catholic spirituality.
Buy 2, get 1 Free!
Sale from November 20th - 27th
Openings presents “Scenes from the Time Collapse” the first
solo exhibition of the work of Jason Saager in the church
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
Seeking Confirmation as an Adult in 2016?
Saturdays, from January 23 to March 19
10 - 11:30 AM | Parish Center
For many reasons, some of us do not receive Confirmation
as teenagers. If you are seeking Confirmation now, perhaps
because you are planning to be married sometime after Easter 2016, now is the time to prepare. A series of classes will
be conducted by Fr. Tom Holahan, CSP on Saturdays from
10 AM to 11:30 AM. Classes begin at the parish center (405
W 59th St) on January 23th and end on March 19th. It will
be possible to make up classes if necessary. Confirmation is
set for sometime in the spring of 2016. If plan to make the
Saturday morning schedule or have questions, please contact
Fr. Holahan at thomas.holahan@stpaultheapostle.org or call
212 265-3495 x344. You may also sign up at the Welcome
Center Bookstore.
November - Month of Remembrance
Memorial Candles
Throughout the month of November we celebrate our spiritual friendship with those who gone before us, our family
and friends and those holy ones who have died.
Pick up one of these special, limited-edition Memorial Candles. Put the name of one of your dearly departed on the
candle and light it in their honor. We have a limited supply,
so make sure to get yours soon! Candles are available now
in the Welcome Center - Book Store.
Candles are $10 for 1
$15 for 2
Why Do People Become Catholic?
People decide to become Catholics because they hope to
find in the community of the Catholic Church something
they are looking for. During a ceremony on Nov. 1 we welcomed eight people into our adult Christian initiation program. We asked them to tell us what they are looking for.
Here are the answers some of them gave:
“I ask to be a part of a community, a community bound together by a shared belief that God is the loving Creator of
all that is, that Jesus is the Messiah and that through our
faith, we will be saved. Although I am young, I am the point
in my life where I know that being a member of the Catholic
Church is what I truly want, without a doubt, and I feel
blessed for realizing that. So, I ask to be accepted by the
Church, in time, as one of it's members.” - John Wilson
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Apostolist Thanks You for Your Generosity!
Like the woman in the gospel who gave everything, parishioners of the Church of St. Paul also pulled from their jars of
generosity to share in Apostolist's ministry. Your generous
contribution of $3680 in last weekend's second collection
will be dedicated to our financial commitment and partnership with Habitat for Humanity NYC.
On Saturday, November 14th, eight young adults had the
unique opportunity to assist with the construction of two
houses in Queens that will eventually belong to families in
great need. In the words of one of the volunteers, "The experience was humbling. Given one day off and with a few
simple tools and a few new friends, we made that much of a
difference in the lives of two families."
Thank you for your contribution to making this rewarding
opportunity possible, and for ultimately improving the lives
of the families who will live in the Habitat homes.
Centering Prayer
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: meditativeprayer@aol.com
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
Iglesia del San Pablo el Apostol
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo - 22 DE NOVIEMBRE 2015
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
DIRECTIVA PASTORAL
Padre Gilbert S. Martinez, CSP, Parroco
Padre Thomas Holahan, CSP, Vicario
Diacono Waldemar Sandoval
Eddie Marrero: Coro Hispano
Queridas hermanas y hermanos en Cristo ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!
Gracias por su presencia en nuestra parroquia! Nos reunimos todos los días para orar y pedirle a Dios que
se acerca a nosotros y nos guíe con su Espíritu.
Hacemos la oración a la ayuda de Dios para aquellos atrapados en la tragedia de la guerra y el terrorismo
en todo el mundo, a partir de los recientes ataques en Beirut y París a la crisis en Siria.
Hacemos la oración a la ayuda de Dios para aquellos que están lejos de su hogar, especialmente los que
sirven en el extranjero. Oramos, también, para los hambrientos, los sin hogar, desempleados o subempleados, esos
son quienes enfermos en el cuerpo, la mente o el espíritu, y para aquellos que se sienten agobiados por las decisiones de la vida.
Estos no pueden aparecer eventos u ocasiones de gratitud. Ellos llaman a cabo, sin embargo, para una reflexión más profunda. La gratitud es más que un sentimiento o una palabra de agradecimiento. La gratitud es una
manera de vivir que fundamentalmente supone hacer un llamamiento a la gracia de Dios y es implacable sobre la
vida en la dependencia de la gracia de Dios.
El salmista, por ejemplo, a menudo se lamentan una situación terrible para los que sería difícil estar
poseído de gratitud. Pero el salmista, sin embargo hace el lamento de Dios y con audacia la honestidad sigue
pidiendo la gracia de Dios.
Durante treinta años, la señora Sarah Joseph Hale, el editor del libro de Lady de Godey, promovió la idea
de un Día Nacional de Acción de Gracias. En 1863, el presidente Abraham Lincoln, finalmente, dejar de lado el
último jueves de noviembre en un punto crucial en la vida de la nación. En julio de 1863, la batalla de Gettysburg
resultó en la pérdida de unos 60.000 jóvenes del norte y el sur.
Esa batalla horrible no era la ocasión para la acción de gracias. Sin embargo, tal vez, sin el contraste de esa
terrible experiencia del hermano asesinado al hermano de la experiencia de vivir en paz como hermanos y hermanas, la Proclamación del Día de Acción de Gracias puede haber no parecía tan urgente.
En agradecimiento, vamos a llamar a la gracia de Dios que nos dé corazones agradecidos esta acción de
gracias, y todos los días. Por lo estás agradecido?
¡Que el Señor les bendiga y les guarde! Que el Señor haga brillar su rostro sobre ustedes y les conceda su
misericordia! Que el Señor vuelve su mirada hacia ustedes y les conceda la paz!
La Paz de Cristo, Padre Gil
El Pavo de la Semilla de Mostaza
Se pueda encontrar a Chuck, el pavo del ministerio “Mustard Seed”. Por favor, tome una pluma de la mesa en la parte trasera de la Iglesia, y volver sus donaciones al centro de la parroquia para el lunes 23 de noviembre.
Gracias!
Winter's Eve
Marquen su calendarios para la celebración de Winter's Eve. Todos están invitados a Lincoln Center donde
alumbrarán un árbol navideno a las 5pm. Todos los negocios vecindarios estarán abiertos para recibir visitantes.
Nuestra iglesia estará abierta con un concierto de Navidad y una oportunidad a conocer a Santo Nicolas.
Misa de Acción de Gracias
Ven a dar gracias al Señor Misa de Acción de Gracias el día jueves 26 de noviembre a las 11 AM (en inglés). El viernes, 28 de noviembre habrá solamente una misa ferial a las 10am.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generosity!
Saturday, November 21st, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary
8:30
Andrew Debelack
5:15
Venerable Henriette DeLille
Receipts:
2015
2014
th
November 15
$10,431
$10,831
Faith Direct Donations $4,609
$3,509
$140 for Music Concert
$6,300 for Repair My House
$285 for Baptism
$103 for Christmas Flowers
Sunday, November 22nd, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe
8:00 Kurt Gervais
10:00 For the People
12:30 Bebe Rosson
5:15 Joan of Arc
Monday, November 23rd, Saints Clement I, Columbian, and
Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro
7:30
Alba Bellini
12:10 Helen Sutton
Faith Direct
With the busy times of Thanksgiving and the Season of Advent right around the corner, enrolling in Faith Direct today
is a great way to ensure your gifts of treasure to St. Paul the
Apostle are received even if you may be out of town. Please
pick up an enrollment form from the parish office today or
enroll online at www.faithdirect.net - our Church Code is
NY539. Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to add
your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account this fall. Thank you in advance for your support and
for using Faith Direct!
Peace and Blessings to your family!
Father Gil
Tuesday, November 24th, Saint Andrew Dung-Lac
7:30 Catherine O’Neill
12:10 Roman Kyzyk
Wednesday, November 25th, Saint Catherine of Alexandria
7:30
Thanksgiving to All Saints
12:10 Unesta Conyette
Thursday, November 26th, Thanksgiving Day
11:00
For the People
Gluten-Free Communion Hosts
Friday, November 27th
10:00
For the People
If you require gluten-free hosts during communion,
please talk to a priest at the back of the Church before
Mass begins. Thank you!
Saturday, November 28th
8:30
Doinicio J. Aspe
5:15
Happy Birthday Katarina Sohn
Become a Member of Saint Paul’s
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Bookstore or place it in the collection basket. You may also
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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.