St. Paul Catholic Church

Third Sunday of Lent

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:53:20 +0000

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Excerpt: In addressing the news of the day (3), Jesus cautions people not to look for specific judgments of God. “Those people” have not suffered a punishment for their particular sins, but everyone must work for reform of life. Each of us is challenged to produce good fruit, and like a tree will only be given so many seasons to do so. Moses recognized the presence of God in the burning bush (1). God told him that he had heard the cries of the people and would come to their aid. Moses was to go and work for the salvation of the people with the whole of his abilities. The challenge remains for us. Have we used all of our re-sources not to judge but to rescue? Judgment belongs to God. Action remains for us. “For all these reasons, let anyone who thinks he is standing upright watch out lest he fall! (2)”

Second Sunday of Lent

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:28:56 +0000

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Excerpt: “How good it is for us to be here,” says Peter on the mountain of the Transfiguration. It is good for us to be here, and yet, though we are often in the presence of the risen Lord – in the Eucharist, in the scriptures, in the assembly of two or more in His name – we do not always obey the voice form the cloud and “Listen to Him.”(3) One of the most truly annoying things that can occur is to be with someone who is not with you. The realization that one has been speaking for some time to someone whose thoughts are elsewhere can be terribly frustrating. Have we been a potential source of frustra-tion to the Lord? One of the blessings of stewardship is that it focuses our attention. If we are concerned about making the best use of time, talent and treasure to please the Lord we are likely to be listening. Our stewardship transfigures our discipleship.

First Sunday of Lent

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:33:42 +0000

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Excerpt: Moses at the First Thanksgiving? Because of God’s leadership in bringing the people from slavery in Egypt into the Promised Land, the people pledge to bring the first fruits of their “land of milk and honey.”(1) It is not just a repayment scheme to pay off a debt from the past, it is a ritual recognition that every good gift in every time and place comes from God. Jesus resists the world’s temptations in the certain knowledge that “Not on bread alone shall man live,” and that we should not put God to the test. (3) Do the first fruits of our labors return to their source? Or is God only second or third or worse on our list?

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:35:59 +0000

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Excerpt: “Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the Lord.”(1) “Blest are you poor; the reign of God is yours. Blest are you who hunger; filled shall you be … “(3) Our truest wealth is Jesus Christ. “But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.”(2) How foolish it would be to waste time, talent or treasure seeking a less valuable prize.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:42:16 +0000

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THE BULLETIN FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2010 IS NOT HERE (as you can see!).
The secretary can’t seem to find it on the computer.
It was evidently saved incorrectly (typed “over”) … it happens.
The search will continue on different available backups,
but please don’t hold your breath because it’s not “looking good”
… a hard copy is available at the Parish Office.

Parish Pastoral Council Minutes

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St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Paul’s Parish
February 2, 2010
7:00 P.M., the Undercroft, Yellow Springs, OH

Call to Order & Faith Formation: Gretchen Beers 7:07 PM Dolores Sizemore – Faith Formation
Introduction of Guests: None Present
Present at the Meeting: Gretchen Beers, Father Tony, Dolores Sizemore, John Feltz, Gail Chambers, Jo Dunphy, Beth Paciorek, Anne Sidney, Carole Grady and Suzann Blanton.
Approval/Correction of Minutes of: January 12, 2010 – Spelling changed for Struewing – Under old and pending business. Change statement to “As previously decided at March 3, 2009 meeting, suggested donations for weddings and funerals are in place and details are available by contacting the rectory.” Approved by Beth Paciorek and seconded by Jo Dunphy.
Old and Pending BusinessNone
New Business
1. The Lenten Booklets and schedule will not be mailed out. They will be handed out at Masses the weekend of Feb. 13 & 14, Ash Wednesday and Feb. 20-21.
Commission Reports
1. Building & Grounds -John Struewing – Not Present
2. Cemetery – Ken Struewing – Not Present
3. Education – Beth Paciorek – Jan. 26 meeting – Teacher training courses are in progress. Junior High is planning a day of retreat at Transfiguration Center in Ludlow Falls. Nine children are preparing for the sacraments. Please refer to the Lenten schedule. Josh Danis is planning a retreat for Feb. 27th 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The theme will be “Lenten Desert Feast.”
4. Finance – John Feltz – 74 families responded to make a pledge for an increase in stewardship. 157 out of 331 families are regular envelope users. 200 envelopes were handed out. The increase is 604.75 per week. This is a $7.29 increase per family.
5. Worship – Joyce Robinson – Not present- will meet Feb 3.
6. Youth Ministry – Rob Marion – Not present
7. PLOC – Parish Life and Outreach Commission: Dan Retherford -Not present
Matters for the Good of the Parish: A discussion was raised regarding the completion of the undercroft. The book shelves, Sacristy and the Vestry walls need to be repaired and painted.
Pastor’s Comments – A ministry has come forward to help Father with training servers.
Verification of Next Meeting – March 2, 2010- 7:00 P.M.
Adjournment and Closing Prayer: 8:40 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Suzann Blanton

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:47:46 +0000

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Excerpt: “Set your hearts on the greater gifts.” (2) Easily said. Harder to accomplish. Our world cries out for us to set our hearts on the lesser gifts – the designer labels, the stylish cars, the proper scent or neighbor-hood or image. We have only one image that should concern us: the image and likeness of God in which we were created. To the extent that our stewardship of earth, our time and our talents reflect God’s image we are successful. To the extent that we fail to show God to the world we are unknown to God. (1) The people of the neighborhood thought they recognized Jesus as the carpenter’s son. They failed to recognize him as the Son of the Most High. (3) Who is your Daddy?

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:50:05 +0000

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Excerpt: “When Ezra the priest read the Torah aloud to the people who had missed hearing & studying it during the exile, they were saddened & frightened by how far as a nation they had wandered from God’s path. But Ezra assured them, “Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength!”(1) Jesus rejoiced that he had come “to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord.”(3) Each of us must rejoice to be a part of the living body of Christ which is the Church. (2) Each of us must rejoice in the gifts that are ours to give.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:52:57 +0000

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Excerpt: “There are different gifts but the same Spirit.” (2) One of the strengths of the Church is its Catholicism. We have all kinds of people involved in our parish and throughout the world – the very old and the very young; the well educated and the simple, the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak. But in order for this very large and very catholic church to work, all of our gifts are required. It is possible that in the world any one of us might “go it alone,” but in eternity we need the unity of time, talent and treasure to bring God’s kingdom to fullness.

Parish Pastoral Council Minutes

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:32:43 +0000

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St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Paul’s Parish
January 12, 2010
7:00 P.M., the Undercroft, Yellow Springs, OH

Call to Order: 7:05 -Gretchen Beers
Faith Formation: Dan Retherford
Introduction of Guests: Sue Dillon
Approval/Correction of Minutes of November 3, 2009 – Approved by John Feltz and seconded by Jo Dunphy.
Old and Pending Business
1. Funeral/Wedding Expenses – As previously decided at March 3, 2009 meeting, suggested donations for weddings and funerals are in place and details are available by contacting the rectory.
2. Christmas Eve mass- discussed possibly beginning mass at 10:00 instead of at 12:00. The discussion will be referred to the Worship Commission.
New Business
Commission Reports
1. Building & Grounds –John Struewing – Not Present
2. Cemetery – Ken Struewing – Not present
3. Education – Beth Paciorek – November 24 was their last meeting date. February 27th Josh Danis will present a parish retreat from 8:30-12:30. He is the new Coordinator of Spiritual Renewal and Evangelization. More information to follow.
4. Finance – John Feltz –Reviewed the purchase of the new furnace and costs. The new maintenance fund covered most of the costs. The Cunneen Company will give a report Jan/Feb to the parish.
5. Worship – Joyce Robinson – Not present
6. Youth Ministry – Eileen Borchers -Not present
7. PLOC (Parish Life & Outreach Commission): Dan Retherford –Three goals for the upcoming year are 1) Increasing connections internally and externally with the community 2) Increasing the image of the St. Paul 3) Increasing funds for the church.
Matters for the Good of the Parish-Carole Grady shared new materials being utilized forthe First Communicants.
Pastor’s Comments – none
Faith Formation for next meeting: Dolores Sizemore
Verification of next meeting – February 2, 2010
Adjournment and Closing Prayer: 8:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Suzann Blanton

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St. Paul’s Catholic Church Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Paul’s Parish February 2, 2010 7:00 P.M., the Undercroft, Yellow Springs, OH

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Parish Pastoral Council Minutes

St. Paul’s Catholic Church Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Paul’s Parish January 12, 2010 7:00 P.M., the Undercroft, Yellow Springs, OH

St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Paul’s Parish
February 2, 2010
7:00 P.M., the Undercroft, Yellow Springs, OH

St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Minutes of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Paul’s Parish
January 12, 2010
7:00 P.M., the Undercroft, Yellow Springs, OH