. Luke 1:35. St. Paul Mission Statement: Encountering the Living Christ through Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity.

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1 ST. W P AU L R O M A N C AT H O L I C P A R I S H 330 W. C G D., P, AZ P : (602) F : (602) :. E E--. St. Paul Mission Statement: Encountering the Living Christ through Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity. G B I L,. M (L 1:26-38). PICTURE: SAINT JULIE BILLIART CATHOLIC CHURCH (HAMILTON, OHIO) - STAINED GLASS, ANNUNCIATION, MARY DETAIL WIKIMEDIA FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 24, 2017 T S G. Luke 1:35,

2 2 P P PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Dindo Bruno Cuario Ext. 14 Fr. Victor Yakubu Ext. 15 DEACON Dcn. Gary Chatel Ext. 16, dcnchatel@stpaulsphoenix.org MASS TIMES: Mon. 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon Tues Fri: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS: Sat.: 3:30 4:30 p.m. 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS SCHEDULE: Dec. 23 (Vigil), 5:00 p.m. and Dec. 24: 7:30. 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Dec Christmas Vigil: 4:00., 4:10 (Hall), 7:00 & 10:00 p.m. Dec Christmas Day: 7:30 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. / 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, 9:00 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL: Available during regular office hours. See Office Staff. MONTHLY ANOINTING OF THE SICK: after 8:30 a.m. Mass, the first Tuesday of the month. Next Anointing: Tues. Jan. 2, EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER HOURS: CALL TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR A PRIEST. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: Sat Sun: Closed. Sat. Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan 1, Office Closed for Christmas Holidays. 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 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 L W M I Saturday, Dec. 23, St. John of Kanty, Priest 8:30 a.m. Nicole Weege Fr. Bruno 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno/ Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. Carol Craig Fr. Victor Sunday, Dec. 24, Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish Fr. Victor 9:30 a.m. Elizabeth Robertson Fr.. Bruno / Dcn. Gary 11:30 a.m. Mary Ann Agnes (Intention) Fr. Bill C.S.C. 4:00 p.m. Shawn Shear Fr. Victor 4:10 p.m. Cornelia Sypherd Fr. Bruno (Hall) 7:00 p.m. Richard & Mary Kovach Fr. Bill C.S.C. 10:00 p.m. Dorothy & Joe O Neill Concelebrated / Dcn. Gary Monday, Dec. 25, The Nativity of the Lord 7:30 a.m. Tom Agnes Fr. Bruno 9:30 a.m. Maria & Pablo Quintana Fr. Victor 11:30 noon Stein Family (Intentions) Fr. John C.S.C. 5:00 p.m. Joan Beck Fr. Noel Tuesday, Dec. 26, St. Stephen, the First Martyr 7:00 a.m. Dorothy Mittendorf (Intention) Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Roberto Dinglasan Bernie Dinglasan (Int.) Fr. Bruno Wednesday, Dec. 27, St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 7:00 a.m. Jerry Rosengrant Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Katie Ott (Intention) Fr. Victor Thursday, Dec. 28, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Bill Williams Mary K. Williams (Intention) Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Leo Reeves (Intention) Fr. Bruno Friday, Dec. 29, Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 7:00 a.m. Jerry Rosengrant Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Steve Haas (Intention) Fr. Bruno Saturday, Dec. 30, Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Del Mastrangelo Fr. Reggie 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. People of the Parish Fr. Bruno 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 soul of: Nicole Ancona Bradford In our Hearts and in our Prayers... Christmas Eve Rosary for Life With Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted December 24th - 1:00 p.m. Planned Parenthood 5771 W. Eugie Ave, Glendale, AZ A C, B O M, A

3 L W December 24, F S A J A A R. V C. Y, P V Reading the Old and the New Testaments of the bible leads us to interesting stories about the power and glory of God. Within the people of Israel, God manifested himself at different times to manifest his glory. In the covenant with Abraham, God promised to prosper him, multiply him and his offspring. Abraham s side of the covenant was a singular requirement of total obedience to God. This is the subject of modern theology listing reasons on why the people of Israel fell short of the covenant and thus suffered the consequences of their actions. Was Israel faithful as God commanded? Each time the people of Israel deserted God and thought they could be by themselves, their enemies devastated them and their land. For example, we can say that the exile of 587BC was as a result of disobeying God s commands when the kings abandoned the ways of Yahweh and led the people wrongly. From King David around 1000BC to the reign of King Solomon around 970 BC, the people deviated from God to foreign gods. However, the return from Babylon from 515BC began the restoration of confidence in the laws of God. Thus, the work of the prophets reminded the people to return to God and be obedient because doing so guaranteed prosperity, peace, and security for their nation. In the New Testament, the story of the birth of Jesus restores that lost confidence from the exile. While the people expected the messiah to lead their nation toward prosperity, they forgot completely to reform their hearts and return to God. However, God manifested his power from the virgin birth to prove that his covenant was alive and active toward the total renewal of their brokenness. For this reason we know that the virgin birth was not a product of human regeneration, but a divine manifestation that exceeded their imagination. The revelations of the archangel Gabriel to Mary at Nazareth is an opening toward the fulfillment of God s total restoration for Israel. Yet, the virgin was careful to ask, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man? The reply of the angel gives us an idea of how this could be, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. Mary was bewildered by this revelation of God s supreme power that allowed her to conceive not by human means but by a divine process. This turning point in human history still baffles not only us who believe today but even our critics who deny the concept of the Incarnation. The same skepticism of today existed even before the birth of Jesus. But God predicted through the prophets that a child will be Image : Annunciation by Titian - Wikipedia Commons born in the future from the Davidic lineage who will continue his kingship forever. Listen to what God told King David via Nathan the prophet, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever. God did not cancel his promise to Abraham but continued it through King David. The incarnation is from his bloodline and the kingship of Jesus, therefore, is an everlasting one. At this point, we come face to face with the reality of the celebration of Christmas; a reminder to us of God s infinite love for the world. The more we move away from the first birth of Jesus at Bethlehem, the more critics downplay the importance of this event. However, the reality of this birth remains important in understanding the connection we have with the virgin birth not only as Christians but as people influenced by world events. The message this day relates to our idea of God and his plans for the world. We need to refresh our memories with biblical stories to unveil God s power at various times in the history of the world. St. Paul writes, To him who can strength you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about obedience of faith, to the one wise God, through Jesus Christ. The difference in the timeline does not diminish God s faithfulness to the covenant since he sent Jesus to restore us back to his heart. Yet, we, like the people of ancient Israel deem God s power as insufficient to save us. God therefore requires total faithfulness from us by recognizing that he can do it and he will do whatever it takes to redeem us from the domination of darkness. Jesus is his Son sent to us specially. Our ignorance of his power only perpetuates our misery within the domain of darkness. Recognizing his supremacy brings us to appreciate the virgin birth today. John Piper in his book Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God says, What define us as Christians is not most profoundly that we have come to know him but that he took note of us and made us his own. Do not therefore take for granted God s plan to save you. Keep praying!

4 4 L W / R S N S! Mass Parts for Advent/Christmas It is customary that the tune of the Mass Ordinaries (Kyrie, Gloria, Holy, Mystery of Faith, Amen, Lamb of God) changes with the liturgical season. Advent marks the beginning of a whole new Church year; and so, our tunes will change to highlight this. You can hear the tunes on our parish website! Yes, you can listen, and sing along! We are very pleased to be implementing these ordinaries, composed together as the Mass of Saints Peter & Paul by Norman Gouin. Some of the tunes are familiar, some (such as Gloria and Holy) are brand-new. Thanks to technology, you can listen to them in the comfort of your own home and be better prepared to participate in the song at Mass! Visit: stpaulsphoenix.org T R First Reading I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). 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: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] F S A In Loving Memory of Jerry and Betty O Brien. P P F T W A I Bonnie Lappan Fr. Bob Binta Johnnie Jones Tony Dragonetti Fred Thielen Greg Pentkowski Julia Buccinna Ann & Larry Manion Jon Gordon Robert LaLonde Julie Del Brocco Patty Williams F M A In Memory of Deceased Duran Family Members, From: Cindy Duran H M P S. A L A O L V P A presentation on St. Andre's life and a Mass for healing will take place on Sat., Jan 13, 2018, beginning at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, to celebrate the "Miracle Man of Montreal". Bishop Nevares will preside and offer with other priests the Sacrament of the Sick for people with serious illnesses, chronic pain, or imminent surgery. People rightfully in need of anointing must register by Jan. 10. (Others do not.) Register online: I C D God bless our volunteer ushers who are here at every Mass welcoming all who come to the celebration. They are always happy to open a door for you whenever they are available. Please be aware that it is our ushers' responsibility to keep the interior doors of the church-- the ones which separate the narthex from the nave (or the vestibule from the body of the church)-- closed at all times. This is not a trivial job. Those doors provide a sound barrier, minimal but necessary, between folks greeting one another as they enter and folks who have already entered into prayer in our pews. The doors provide a physical barrier between the sacred space of the interior of the church and the secular space which is the whole world outside (the narthex being a transitional space). Last but not least, they provide a security barrier, at least a minimal amount of delay, between those inside and someone entering who may seek to do us harm. That moment of delay and having to open up a door could give us an opportunity to stop someone with ill intent before they reach our congregation. Our ushers are not security guards, but the doors themselves are our help. Please help the ushers in their duty by never propping open an interior door. Please do your part to keep our doors closed which helps to maintain the integrity of our sacred space. Thank you!

5 L W / D A L December 24, ADVENT AND Christmas masses To take place in church, unless specified in parenthesis. 4th Sunday of Advent Masses: Dec. 23, 5:00 p.m. and Dec. 24, 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. Dec Christmas Vigil Masses: 4:00 p.m., 4:10 p.m. (Hall), 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. Dec Christmas Day Masses: 7:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. ATTENTION! CALLING "ALL YE FAITHFUL!" An explanation of what to do when Christmas Eve is on a Sunday: The USCCB Office of Divine Worship has supplied us with the following information: This year, the faithful have a double obligation on Christmas Weekend. There is an obligation to attend Mass on the 4th Sunday of Advent. Any Mass celebrated on December concluded before 4:00 p.m. on December 24 fulfills the obligation for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Any Mass celebrated on December 24 after 4:00 p.m. must be a Christmas Mass and fulfills the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas. Please also note that this year, New Year's Day (The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God) falls on Monday. Though it remains a Holy Day, there is no obligation for the faithful to attend Mass on that day. A postscript to the Bishops' message: Please be reminded that missing the Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent requires the Sacrament of Reconciliation in order to be eligible to receive the Eucharist on Christmas Eve or Day. There are no confession times available between Sunday morning and Sunday evening on 12/24. Diocese of Phoenix March for Life Rally SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 2018 DOWNTOWN PHOENIX On January 20, 2018, join pro-lifers of all nationalities and faith backgrounds from around the state in downtown Phoenix for the Arizona for Life March and Rally, an event celebrating and advocating for the beauty and dignity of every human life. Gather at 11 AM. March begins at 11:30 AM at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza (2nd Ave. & Washington). Rally at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park from 12:30-2 PM. This will be a familyfriendly event with live music, entertainment, food available at the march launch site, and inspiring speakers, including international pro-life advocates Pam Tebow and Stephanie Gray. We invite you to join us for a vibrant, passionate, family-friendly event celebrating, educating and activating the pro-life movement in Arizona. The Arizona for Life March and Rally 2018 will focus on empowering individuals and communities to be first responders when women facing unplanned pregnancies believe abortion is their only option, while also offering a path towards healing for men and women struggling with a past abortion decision. Pastor Warren Stewart, Jr. Stephanie Gray Pam Tebow Bishop Olmsted Elisa Medina

6 6 facebook.com/phxstpauls P C C / C / S Peace on Earth Saint John Neumann Church (Sunbury, Ohio) - stained glass, the Visitation, detail of Saints Mary & Joseph Wikimedia Wishing a Joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year to All. Fr. Bruno, Fr. Victor, Fr. Bill, Dcn. Gary, Craig Cullity, Maryann Symancyk, Lauri Hofstrom, Patrick Klein, Romano Cedillos. Kathy Williams, Dorothy Mittendorf, Karen Ruggles, Chris Miller, Jesse Bustos & Jewell Jacob WEEKLY EVENT CALENDAR Sunday, Dec. 24, Office: Closed 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS SCHEDULE: Sat. Dec. 23 (Vigil), 5:00 p.m. Sun. Dec. 24: 7:30. 9:30,11:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: OFFICE CLOSED Sun Dec Christmas Vigil: 4:00 p.m., 4:10 p.m. (Hall), 7:00 p.m., 10:00p.m. Mon. Dec Christmas Day: Office Closed 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. / 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, Office: Closed Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Chapel Harvest House Task Force: Noon, Rm. 4 PAL Group: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 3 Wednesday, Dec. 27, Office: Closed Daily Mass: 7:00, 8:30 a.m., Chapel Fr. Bill Board Mtg: 6:00 p.m., Rm. 3 Thursday, Dec. 28 Office: Closed Daily Mass: 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m., Chapel Al-Anon: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Friday, Dec. 29, Office: Closed Daily Mass: 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m., Chapel Saturday, Dec. 30, Office: Closed Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m., Chapel Choir Rehearsal, Traditional: 11:15 a.m., Church CONFESSIONS: 3:30 4:30 p.m., Church Vigil of Sunday Mass: 5:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul 5th Sunday Collection Sunday, Dec. 31, Office: Closed Masses: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. SVDP: 5th Sunday Collection at Masses Monday, Jan 1, 2018 Office Closed Masses: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and Noon Mary Mother of God The holy day obligation is suspended this year because the date falls on Monday. Thank You for your Generosity and Faithful Giving. Plate Collection for the Weekend of December 17, Non Envelope User $ 3,119 Debt Capital Envelope Put in Collection Basket $ 14,878 Debt Reduction Collection Basket $ 221 Capital Project Collection Basket $ 4,196 Online Giving $ 5,661 Debt Reduction Online Giving $ 1,108 Capital Project Online Giving $ 723 Total Plate Offering $ 23,657 Total Debt Reduction Offering $ 1,329 Capital Project Offering $ 4,919

7 P A, F F, S December 24, Thanks to Dr. Tim Gray and all at St. Augustine Institute, St. Paul s was truly blessed with an incredible Advent Mission, A BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY OF ADVENT & CHRISTMAS. Our time together in fellowship was like a day on Retreat... We learned, we laughed, we shared and boy did we eat lunches were purchased on one food truck alone, in addition to 100 hot dogs and two huge pots of soup from another! Saint Paul's Celebrated The One Year Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration with Dcn John Nahrgang's inspirational talk on The Eucharist, Eucharistic Miracles and reflections on Our Lady of Fatima. Pictured Dcn. John with four attendees. It was a JOY-filled afternoon!!! Please pray for Deacon John who will be ordained on June 16th 2018, to which ALL are invited to attend! (Sounds like a wonderful Faith in The Field Trip for our Adult Formation :) P A S C : D. 17, D. 30, In Memory of Nicole Weege, Love, Mom and Dad.

8 8 facebook.com/phxstpauls The P /Y /O St. Paul's Women's Guild wishes all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 2018! Women of the Parish are invited to WG Movie Night on Thursday, January 4th. Invite a friend and come join us for 6:30 Mass in the Chapel followed by a movie at 7PM in the Conference Center. Bring along snacks to share. Drinks will be provided. Above: the Guild Christmas Party Lower Left: Christmas Dinner Setting Lower Right: Women s Guild Secret Sister Table NEXT WEEKEND, DEC. 30/31, WILL BE THE LAST ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 5TH SUNDAY COLLECTION THIS YEAR. And the king will say to them in reply, Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. (Mt. 25:40). Please remember Christ, through the poor, during this season of Christmas. St. Paul s St. Vincent de Paul serves the needy of our community, providing immediate assistance, as well as helping find longer term solutions. Please give generously, sharing God s gifts, with the needy families of our community by contributing to our St. Vincent de Paul conference next weekend. As always, your donations will be used to help the poor with rent, utilities, food and other urgent needs, primarily within our parish boundaries. Donations may be eligible for he $400 ($800 if filing jointly) Arizona State Tax Credit. We will be presen ng the movie, Hidden Figures. Looking forward to seeing you there!

9 P / O December 24, Our last St. Paul's Ronald McDonald Dinner for the year will be on Saturday, December 30th. Below are a list of items that are needed. We typically bring enough to serve 40 people. Hamburger (for Sloppy Joe's) Potato Salad or potato dish Green Salad Fruit (suggestion: Watermelon, whole or grapes are popular) Rolls (40) Corn (6 cans needed) Dessert (cookies/cupcakes or pies) Soda 5-2 Liter bottles associated Donation of any of these items would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Please contact lynnpelli@yahoo.com or Next Family Potluck will be in Feb Watch bulletin for details. ST. PAUL S SUPPER CLUB- What: A relaxed time to enjoy each other's company as we consider healthy, happy and holy ways to respond to the aging process. Talks, discussion, entertainment and lots of fun for people age 50 or better and their loved ones. WHEN: The fourth Saturday of the Month, 6:15 p.m. Fr. Bill. Faiella WHERE: St. Paul s Rms. 5/6, and Conference Ctr. Kitchen THREE LEVELS OF DONATION OPTIONS: 1) $25 - $30 2) Price OF the Meal, Tax and Tip $13.00 or 3) Service (help set up/clean up) and/or prayers (Contact Fr. Bill: bfaiella@aol.com; ) ON JANUARY 27, 2018, 6:30 P.M. the speaker will be Dr. Dosia Carlson from Church of the Beatitudes. She founded the DUET program in 1981 in order to respond to needs that are not being met for homebound adults, caregivers, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Duet was the first in the Valley to offer free-of-charge services for homebound adults by introducing health programs led by Faith Community Nurses of which some are parishioners of St. Paul s. Becoming a polio patient in her teens, she spend difficult time at Warm Springs, Georgia, the famous polio center. Later on she received a B.Ed. from the U. of Toledo, an M.A. from Hartford Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Her second medic crisis involved a respiratory problem that landed her in the Intensive Care Unit and out of this experience came her book, The Unbroken Vigil, where she sums up her experience by stating The mystery of life and death is not for me to comprehend yet days in the ICU have deepened my own trust and commitment to His Intensive Care. THE CROSS IS OUR ONLY HOPE" Fr. Basil Moreau, CSC S. A I H M THE DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP "The sovereign cure for worry is prayer." (William James) The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets each Thursday in the 2:30 p.m. Sessions are about 30 minutes long. Join us. You're always welcome!

10 S t. Paul s parishioners and numerous campus ministries contributed and filled more than 600+ Christmas Angels for 15 El Mirage Families. 91 family members from 79 years old to Newborn, including 7- month-old twins. We were able to supply spiritual Thank you, St. Paul Joy to the World a Savior is Born! gifts, clothing, food, furniture, shoes, socks, jackets, baby wipes, diapers, beds, pots, pans and numerous toys & gifts. It is always a humbling experience to see the exchange of God s love between two communities as we prepare our hearts to welcome Our Savior this Advent season. God Bless Sue Moravec & Chris Forschino Anything is appreciated. Thank you and may God Bless You Always El Mirage Family #5 Twin size bed for my grandson Jesus. Thank you and God Bless you El Mirage Family #7

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