. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC HAVE A BLESSED MOTHER S DAY! FIFTH SUNDAY MAY

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1 ST.. P. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 330 W. C G D., P, AZ P : (602) F : (602) W St. Paul Mission Statement: Encountering the Living Christ through Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity. PASTOR Fr. Dindo Bruno Cuario Ext. 14 PAROCHIAL VICAR DEACON Fr. Victor Yakubu Ext. 15 Dcn. Gary Chatel Ext. 16 PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open during regular office hours. See page 5. HAVE A BLESSED MOTHER S DAY! CONFESSIONS: Sat.: 3:30 4:30 p.m. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon: 8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Tues Thur: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Fri: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon, Sat Sun: Closed. OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED: MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 29, 2017 EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER HOURS LINE CALL leave a message to reach a priest. MONTHLY ANOINTING OF THE SICK: after 8:30 a.m. Mass on the first Tuesday of each month. Next Anointing will be June 6, PARISH STAFF: Craig Cullity: Pastoral Associate / Dir. Of Faith Development, Ext. 13, ccullity@stpaulsphoenix.org Dorothy Mittendorf: Parish Receptionist / Scheduler, Ext. 10, dmittendorf@stpaulsphoenix.org Kathy Williams: Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor Ext. 11, kwilliams@stpaulsphoenix.org BULLETIN ARTICLES FOR STANDARD WEEKENDS, ARE DUE TEN DAYS IN ADVANCE OF SUNDAY BULLETIN@STPAULSPHOENIX.ORG Lauri Hofstrom: Director of Liturgy / Music / Safe Environment / Wedding and Funeral Planning, Ext. 21, Lhofstrom@stpaulsphoenix.org Maryann Symancyk: Coordinator of Adult Faith Development / Spirituality & Devotions, Ext. 22, or , msymancyk@stpaulsphoenix.org Patrick Klein: Coordinator of Youth Faith Development, Ext. 20, pklein@stpaulsphoenix.org Romano Cedillos: Coordinator of Baptism & Marriage Prep. / Nullity Minister rcedillos@stpaulsphoenix.org FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 14, 2017 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

2 2 W C, B V M ROSARY M M : M 15, [S 4 M D R.] 6:00.. C. M S All parishioners are invited to bring flowers throughout the month of May to our Marian Shrine located on the west wall of the main church and in the Chapel during the week. T L M Teen and Young Adult Altar Servers, Lectors, & Eucharistic Ministers needed for the 5:00 pm Sunday, Teen Mass! Contact Patrick to help serve pklein@stpaulsphoenix.org T R First Reading To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel Show us the Father, Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: Whoever sees me, sees the Father (John 14:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. R W Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a L W / R / R M M I Saturday, May 13, Easter Weekday, Our Lady of fatima 8:30 a.m. Mother s Day Novena Fr. Bruno 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. Tony Villanueva Fr. Bill Sunday, May 14, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mother s Day 8:00 a.m. Donato Signore Fr. Bruno 9:30 a.m. Fr. Joe McGaffin Fr. Bruno 11:00 a.m. People of the Parish (Intention) Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. Mary K. Williams (Intention) Fr. Alvin Monday, May 15, Easter Weekday, St. Isidore 7:00 a.m. Christina Smith (Intention) Fr. Alvin 8:30 a.m. Tom Callan Fr. Bruno 12:00 noon Fallen Members of the FDNY Retirees Phoenix Division Fr. Bill Tuesday, May 16, Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. George Stephens (Intention) Fr. Reggie 8:30 a.m. Tom Callan Fr. Bruno Wednesday, May 17, Easter Weekday, 7:00 a.m. Kyle Stephens Family (Intention) Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Thomas Callan Fr. Bruno Thursday, May 18, Easter Weekday, St. John I, Pope and Martyr 7:00 a.m. Brian Stephens Family (Intention) Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Peter Vogt Fr. Bruno Friday, May 19, Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Katie Faulkner (Intention) Fr. Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Marguerite Brock Fr. Bruno Saturday, May 20, Easter Weekday, St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest 8:30 a.m. Angelina Vanderwey Fr. Bruno 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish Fr. Bill All are invited to pray the Rosary with others after the 7:00 and the 8:30 a.m. Masses The priest schedule is subject to change without notice. B E L Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Lillian Heger Carol Ann Muller Scott Houston Forever in Our Thoughts and in Our Prayers... C P I Catholic Pilgrimage to Italy/ Rome/Monte Cassino/Naples/ Pompeii/Amalfi Coast September 11-20, 2017, $3, per person including air from Phoenix, Breakfast & Dinner Daily. Mass daily at the Holy Shrines. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano (from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel) at

3 F. V R / B B D / D May 14, There are different kinds of ministries in the Church. We have the ministerial and the common priesthood. Both of them are geared toward improving the spiritual lives of the faithful. It is important therefore that we appreciate the services we receive from ordained or consecrated men and women who have committed themselves into helping us know about Jesus. Above all, we need to pray for them because the tasks may seem simple but they are difficult in nature. The reason is that these tasks are not about the individual but about the one who called them Jesus. No wonder Jesus himself kept encouraging them not to be afraid. He says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. But this encouragement is not only for those called to serve in the ministerial priesthood, it is for all Christians to learn to depend on God as they undertake tasks in his name. So whether we are ordained to serve or volunteers, the aim should be to reflect the image of Christ in the service we render to the community. The early Church favored the deaconate because of the burden of too much work on the apostles. For example, widows and others felt neglected from the sharing of bread and other benefits that the early Church gave to members. The deacons were chosen to help at the sharing of bread at the table rather than preaching the Word, in order that the apostles would commit themselves into preaching. The seven deacons, therefore, signify an expansion of the ministries within the Church giving an opportunity for many others to contribute to building F S E R CALLED TO SERVE IN THE CHURCH R. V C. Y, P V the Body of Christ. The Acts of the Apostles tells us, The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith. This in itself is a testimony to what the I am the way the truth and the life... Lord was doing through the hands of the apostles and the chosen deacons. The words of Jesus are comforting for those called to serve in any capacity in the Church. He says, I am the way, the truth and the life, no one can come to the Father except through me. Jesus is implying that in our service we should see ourselves as acting on behalf of the Father whose concern is to take care of his children. Philip said to Jesus, Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us. Jesus explained to Philip that he has been with his disciples for so long a time and yet they do not understand that he is in the Father and the Father is in him? To have seen Jesus is to have seen the Father. B B F D Save Your Change and Change a Life! St. Paul Parish is hos ng a Baby Bo le Drive for First Way Pregnancy Center! Bo les were passed out on April 29 th and 30 th and will be collected next weekend, on May 20 th and 21 st. If you did not get a bo le, you can s ll donate if you would like, on May 20 and 21, please make checks out to: First Way Pregnancy Center. All proceeds go to benefit First Way. The message for all Christian men and women is to learn humility from Jesus and incorporate this into all levels of service in the Church. The deaconate assisted the early Church and it is still helpful today toward serving the people of God. Even as volunteers, we need to bring humility into our service to those in need of Jesus. Every action should begin from Jesus and end with Jesus because it is his ministry. As for the priestly or consecrated life the call is a dedicated one for life without any distractions in the service of God s people for prayer and communion. When all of us commit ourselves to improving the conditions of others, we do these with love and joy. The reward of God service is eternal life, which comes from the Father. Also, the joy of service is to see an improvement in the spiritual lives of those we serve. The transformation comes from Jesus himself who administers his love over the individual touched by our service. It is important therefore to appreciate everything that comes to us from the Father when he sends frail men and women to help us know him and love him. Many saints in the past dedicated their lives into teaching us the joy of service. St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. John Paul II are two examples. St. Teresa s work speaks volumes to us even today when we consider her as a committed servant of God with special love for the poor. Pope St. John Paul touched us by his unreserved love for Jesus as he prayed and preached to us. Consider it an honor to serve and do your best to bring joy to those you serve. Keep praying! F M A Anniversary Blessings & Love to Theresa & Bob Waugh, Linda & Steve Haas F M A Love to My Mom and to all the Wonderful Mothers who Have Shared in My Life, Love Linda

4 4 S / P / N EM T New Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Training Sessions May 16 & May 21, 2017 St. Paul s invites you to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. The Eucharis- c Ministry, the largest ministry at St. Paul s, has the greatest need for our parishioners to serve in this capacity to meet the cri cal need of all Masses offered at St. Paul s. Please consider serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Who can serve as an EM? A confirmed Catholic in good standing - 16 years of age or older When: May 16 th, Tuesday, 6:00 9:00pm or May 21st, Sunday, 12:30 3:30pm Where: St. Paul s Catholic Church If you plan to a end one of the May EM training sessions, please RSVP by calling the Parish Office at or ing Lauri Hofstrom, Director of Liturgy, at lhofstrom@stpaulsphoenix.org. St. Paul s Parish Men s Club ended the ST. PAUL S MEN S CLUB Club s Fiscal Year with their Annual Appreciation Dinner. The dinner was held on Friday evening, April 28 th in O Carroll Hall. It was also the occasion to elect a new slate of Club officers. In this coming year we will have Mike Abbott returning as Club President, John Van Cuyk as Vice President, Ray Rossetti will be serving another term as Club Secretary and Norm Cellini handling the Club finances. As in other years, the Club used the money made from the year s Pancake Breakfasts to support a worthwhile Parish activity. Last year the Men s Club purchased the Stations of the Cross for our beautiful church and this year it was agreed by every member to donate $1150 to St. Paul s Vacation Bible School Program. This will allow all children from our Parish to attend the five day program this summer tuition free. We would like take this opportunity to especially thank all those who attended our Pancake Breakfasts this past year allowing us to make this donation to our Parish children s program possible. In the photo, Norm Cellini, Club Treasurer, presents a check to Fr. Bruno in support of the VBS program. Let's join and give thanks for our nation truly blessed by God's own hand Monday, May 29, 2017 here at St. Paul s. This will conclude our Rosaries during the month of May see page 2. Thank You for your Generosity and Faithful Giving. Plate Collection for the Weekend of May 7, Non Envelope User $ 4,694 Debt Capital Envelope Put in Collection Basket $ 12,906 Debt Reduction Collection Basket $ 5,710 Capital Project Collection Basket $ 69 Online Giving $ 5,053 Debt Reduction Online Giving $ 1,268 Capital Project Online Giving $ 230 Total Plate Offering $ 22,653 Total Debt Reduction Offering $ 6,978 Capital Project Offering $ 299

5 P A / F F / S May 14, P A S C : M 7 M 20, 2017 In Loving Memory of Joan and Bill Hintze, Sr., From Their Children. PERPETUAL ADORATION VACANT HOURS Sunday - 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Monday - 12 a.m. 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Tuesday - 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Wednesday - 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday - 1 a.m. Saturday - 2 a.m. If you would like to sign up for St. Paul s Perpetual Adoration Chapel, which is a 24-7 Chapel, please call the office at and ask for the name and phone or of your division leader. Happy Mother s Day to all mothers, physical and spiritual. We pray especially to Our Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and thank her for her many prayers for us! We thank her for her Fiat, her 'Yes' to God, and for always pointing us to her Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. "Do whatever He tells you" John 2:5. Ave Maris Stella Hail, bright star of ocean, God s own Mother blest, Ever sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest. Taking that sweet Ave Which from Gabriel came, Peace confirm within us, Changing Eva s name. Break the captives fetters, Light on blindness pour, All our ills expelling, Every bliss implore. Show thyself a Mother; May the Word Divine, Born for us thy Infant, Hear our prayers through thine. Virgin all excelling, Mildest of the mild, Freed from guilt, preserve us, Pure and undefiled. Keep our life all spotless, Make our way secure, Till we find in Jesus Joy forevermore. Through the highest heaven To the Almighty Three, Father, Son and Spirit, One same glory be. Amen. Ave, maris Stella, Dei Mater alma, Atque semper Virgo, Felix coeli Portia It s official...father Declan of The Missionaries of The Most Holy Eucharist, who gave our Adoration Mission last Fall, will be saying the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, May 17th. He will give a talk directly following Mass. Please get the word out to all who are committed Adorers and to all who would like to Adore, as soon as possible, this is a wonderful blessing to once again have Father Declan here at St Paul s!!! This year is the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. May 13 through Oct. 13th was the time frame of her apparitions. Pray for peace especially, regarding Russia, as she requested. Our beloved St. Pope John Paul II, consecrated his heart & devotion to Our Lady. THE STORY OF FATIMA The story of Fatima began in the spring of Lucia Santos and her two cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, were tending their family s flocks when an angel appeared to them. He called himself the angel of Peace and told the children that Jesus and Mary desired to pour out mercy on them. The next year, Our Lady herself came to the children. In a series of apparitions from May 13, 2017 to October 13, 2017, she warned humanity to cease offending God. She gave the children a prophetic secret that foretold the rise of communist Russia and the persecution of the Church. She asked for faithful to pray the Rosary every day, and for the Pope to consecrate Russia to her Immaculate Heart a task St. John Paul II carried out in During the last vision, October 13, 1917, Mary performed the Miracle of the Sun. The crowds at Fatima, and even people ten miles away, saw the sun spin in the sky and plummet to the earth. This astounding miracle served to confirm everything the children had said. And it is a call for us to live the message of Fatima today through prayer, penance, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart. ~Source: TAN publishing.~

6 6 facebook.com/phxstpauls Sunday, May 14 Masses: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., Church Knights of Columbus Raffle tickets St. Paul Youth Group: 3:00 p.m., Rms. 14/15 Monday, May 15 Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m.,12 noon Chapel Widows Group: 1:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Children s Choir: 4:45 p.m., Rm. 13 Rosary: 6:00 p.m., Chapel RCIA: 6:30 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Good News People: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 11 Pastoral Council: 7:00 p.m., Office Meeting Room Knights of Columbus Officers: 7:00 p.m., Conference Center W C / P Tuesday, May 16 Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m. Chapel New Eucharistic Minister Training: 6:00 p.m., Church Pal Group: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 3 Boy Scouts Troop 916: 7:00 p.m., Rms Wednesday, May 17 Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m., Chap. Afghan/Sewing: 12:30 p.m., Library Upper Room: 6:00 p.m., Rm. 14/15 Boy Scouts Practice: 6:30 p.m., O Carroll Hall Cub Scouts: 7:00 p.m., Rms. 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12 Adult Choir: 7:30 p.m., Rm. 13 Thursday, May 18 Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m. Chapel Legion of Mary: 9:15 a.m., Library Continued... Thursday, May 18 Divine Mercy Group: 2:30 pm, Library Women s Guild Board Mtg: 6:30 p.m., Rm. 3 Liturgy Committee: 7:00 p.m., Office Mtg Room Al-Anon: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Friday, May 19, Office Open 8-12 Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m. Chapel Moon Valley Bridge Club: 8:00 a.m., Conference e Center Widows Group: 1:00 p.m., Library Saturday, May 20 Office Closed 1st Communion/Confirmation Retreat: 10:00 a.m., Conference Center Baptism Class: 8:00 a.m., 5/6 Confessions: 3:30 4:30 p.m., Continued... Saturday, May 20 Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm. 2nd Collection: Capital Projects 1st Way Pregnancy Baby Bottle Pick Up Catholic Cemeteries will be speaking at each Mass Sunday, May 21 Masses: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., Church 2nd Collection: Capital Projects 1st Way Pregnancy Baby Bottle Pick Up Catholic Cemeteries will be speaking at each Mass New Eucharistic Minister Training: 12:30 p.m., Church St. Paul Youth Group: 3:00 p.m., Rms. 14/15 St. Paul s Young Family Play Date: For the summer months, June 11, July 9th and August 13th the play date will be on Sundays from 3-5 pm in Classroom 2 on the church grounds. Classroom 2 is right next to the Adoration chapel through the gate. I'll still send out reminder s the week of the play dates. Please let me know if you have questions, concerns or ideas for snacks :) Feel free to call me at Leia Catholic Academy for Life Leadership (C.A.L.L.) Bishop Thomas Olmsted invites all diocesan high school teens to join to become leaders in building the Culture of Life, by preparing to live chastely in healthy, holy marriages or as priests/religious. CALL systematically teaches all life and relationship topics as a supplement to the wonderful catechetical formation they receive in parish youth groups. CALL goes in-depth into such subjects as Theology of the Body, authentic femininity and masculinity, relationships, marriage, human sexuality, bioethics, and college prep. In-depth seminars are offered 4 times a year for 3 high school years as well as a retreat and service component. Teens can earn a certificate of completion in a leadership program that they can list on their college and scholarship applications and have fun with teens from across our diocese while earning it. This program has received the imprimatur and endorsement from Bishop Olmsted and we hope you ll support this effort. Please register online at to reserve your spot for seminars. St. Joan of Arc Preschool Summer Program Beat the heat of summer Have your child come each morning to our summer program for ages 3 5 year old. Our program runs Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am for the weeks of June 5th, June 12th, June 19th, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th. (This does not conflict with St. Paul VBS which is June 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30th.) Cost is $150/week plus a $25.00 One-time Activity Fee. Siblings get a 10% discount. Your kids will thank you! Preschool Open Registration SJA Preschool is currently accepting applications for the academic year which begins on September 5th. Our program, which has a four star rating from Quality First, accepts children from 3-5 years of age (must be potty trained) with classes ranging from 2-5 days, from either 9-noon or 9-1:30. We also offer a Before Care Program which begins at 8AM and an After Care program until either 1:30 or 3:30. We have been awarded 14 FULL scholarships for the upcoming school year, so call now to see if you qualify. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and feel all of God's children are created with unique capabilities, curiosities, and a genuine love to learn about all of His marvelous creations! Each child is deserving of an aesthetic environment, both inside and out, in which to explore and make scientific observations. Parents, being the #1 teacher for their child, also play an integral role in our emergent curriculum. If you would like to learn more about our program, please call (602) , to schedule a personal tour of our secure campus. You can also review the preschool link at and download all of our registration forms.

7 P / S, J C May 14, Joyce Coronel will be here at St Paul's on Ascension Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. to speak on: Faith in the Fire: Journalist rediscovers faith, hope through an encounter with the Church of Martyrs. Joyce Coronel is an author, journalist and speaker who has been a contributor to The Catholic Sun since A regular guest on Catholic radio, her work has appeared widely in the Catholic press, including Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly, ONE Magazine, The National Catholic Register, Columbia Magazine and Aleteia.org. In 2013 she authored A Martyr s Crown, an award-winning novel about the persecuted Christians of Iraq. Her second book, Cry of Nineveh, debuted last fall. The mother of five sons, Joyce also a catechist at Holy Cross Chaldean Catholic Mission in Gilbert and editor of Wrangler News, a community newspaper in the East Valley. All are invited to come see and hear Joyce in person on Ascension Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 p.m. here at St. Paul! BEAUTY/HYGIENE BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS THANK YOU for the items you donated since December, the committee put together 200 bags which were given to Chris Becker Center, Catholic Charities and other shelters. Please continue to bring in the hygiene products that you receive on your vacations from the hotels. The small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and soap. Also needed are combs and lip gloss (can be purchased at the Dollar Store). Place your bag of items in the brown box in the church vestibule. Thank you again, Irene and Patty Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes Memorial Day Masses Monday, May 29, 2017 Memorial Day is a natural me for Catholics to come together in prayer for those who have made the ul mate sacrifice for our na on. We hope you ll join us in honoring these individuals at Memorial Day Mass at our six cemetery loca ons: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home 8:00 a.m W. Thomas Road, Avondale St. Francis Catholic Cemetery 8:00 a.m 2033 N. 48 th Street, Phoenix Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery 7:00 p.m N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery 8:00 a.m E. Baseline Road, Mesa Calvary Catholic Cemetery 10:00 a.m. 201 W. University, Flagstaff All Souls Catholic Cemetery 8:30 a.m. (Immaculate Concep on Parish) 700 N. Bill Gray Road, Co onwood Once again, we are very grateful for all mothers, but we have a special place in our hearts for the special mothers of adopted and foster children. May is Foster Care month in Arizona. The number of Foster Children in Arizona has grown to over 17,000. The need for loving Foster Families for these vulnerable children is greater than ever. Of course, not everyone is called to serve in this way, but we urge your consideration and prayerful discernment. To help you become better informed, below is a description of Foster Care training from the Arizona DES website. Parenting a child in foster care in not the same as parenting a child to whom you have given birth. Training provides you with tools and challenges you to grow and develop so you can parent children who have been neglected and abused. While you may have previous parenting experience, parenting children who have been neglected and abused is different. The training will also help you decide whether foster and adoptive parenting is right for you and your family. Is now the right time? What type of child can I successfully parent? What are some of the special considerations of parenting siblings? The entire training takes about 30 hours to complete. Foster parents are vital members of the child's team. This training provides information about the roles and responsibilities of all the team members. You can get more information at -becoming-foster-parent or Contact St. Paul parishioners Lin Stoudt or Ralph Fecke in person: lin.stoudt@cox.net or

8 WHO: WHEN: St. Paul s Vacation Bible School year olds through 6th grade June 26th-June 30th Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon WHERE: ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 330 W. CORAL GABLES DRIVE PHOENIX, AZ (602) COST: $45 (1 child) $85 (2 children) $125 (3 or more children) Payment must be included with Registration - Postmark Deadline June 5th. *DUE TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE ST. PAUL MEN S CLUB ALL CHILDREN OF REGISTERED ST. PAUL FAMILIES MAY ATTEND THE PROGRAM AT NO COST. EVERYONE WHO ENROLLS A CHILD IS EXPECTED TO HELP IN THE PROGRAM! Stronghold Storytelling Festival Crafts Tournament Games Victory Village Bible Challenge Great Hall Snacks At Mighty Fortress VBS, your children learn that in Jesus, the victory is won! Kids confidently celebrate that Jesus, their champion, has won the victory over sin, death, and all evil; that He acts through His word and keeps His promises. Because the victory is won, every day is a day to celebrate! God s victory is shown in the Bible accounts of the fall of Jericho, God s rescue of King Hezekiah s kingdom, King Josiah s reading of God s Word, the Savior King s triumphal entry, and Jesus victory through His death and resurrec on. Each VBS session starts with Mighty Fortress Opening, where the children gather with their Team Leader and the other kids in their Team (small groups). They sing, hear God s Word, pray, see the Opening Theme Video, and learn the day s Take-Home Point. A er the Opening, the Teams head off to five rota on sites for Stronghold Storytelling, Victory Village Bible Challenge, Fes val Cra s, Great Hall Snacks, and Tournament Games. Finally, everyone comes back together at Mighty Fortress Closing for music, prayer, and a wrap-up with the Closing Theme Video. All these ac vi es and more are wai ng for you in one adventure-filled week! Children, 4 years old through 6th grade, are invited to join the excitement of Mighty Fortress Vaca on Bible School! REGISTRATION AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE, PARISH OFFICE, OR WEBSITE. Teen and adult volunteers are needed for a variety of positions. Please contact Patrick at