F E B RU A RY 1 8, Your ways, O Lord, make known to me, First Reading God s covenant with Noah when he was delivered from the flood

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1 ST. 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) W :.. E E-- St. Paul Mission Statement: Encountering the Living Christ through Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity. First Reading God s covenant with Noah when he was delivered from the flood (Genesis 9:8-15). Landscape with Countries Peace Offerings by: Joseph Anton Koch Wikipedia Public Domain F I R S T S U N DAY O F L E N T F E B RU A RY 1 8, Your ways, O Lord, make known to me, Teach me your paths. Psalm 147:4

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 SCHEDULE: 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. in the Church during Lent L W / R M I Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 Saturday after Ash Wednesday 8:30 a.m. The Pawlowski Family (Intention) Fr. Bruno 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno/ Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. John Connett Fr. Bill, CSC Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. Marian Stoudt Fr. Victor 9:30 a.m. People of the Parish Fr. Victor 11:30 a.m. Martin Sours Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. Johnnie Jones Fr. Bruno CONFESSIONS: Sat: 3:30 4:30 p.m. ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., Church FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Friday, March 2, 2018, 9:00 10:00 a.m., in the church during Lent 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. Mar. 6, EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER HOURS: CALL TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR A PRIEST. OFFICE HOURS: Sat Sun: Closed. Mon: 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Tues-Thurs: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Fri: 8:00 a.m. noon Closed for President s Day: February 19, 2018 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 Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 Lenten Weekday, President s Day 7:00 a.m. Fernando Fernandez Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Wayne Peters Fr. Bruno 12:00 noon Nicole Catherine Ancona Bradford Fr. Bill, C.S.C. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. Orlando Dizon (Intention) Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Marge Hamill Fr. Bruno Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Dr. of the Church 7:00 a.m. Julie Norris Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Andrea Boss Jensen Fr. Victor Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 The Chair of St. Peter, The Apostle 7:00 a.m. Denise Poirier (Intention) Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Martin Sours Fr. Bruno Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 Lenten Weekday, St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr 7:00 a.m. Judy Lindstrom Fr. Victor 7:40 a.m STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Virginia Dizon Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Victor 6:00 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fr. Bruno Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 Lenten Weekday 8:30 a.m. Conrado Ballecer, Sr. Fr. Victor 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno / Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. Ross E. Thompson 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. R W Mon: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tues: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wed: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thu: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Fri: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Sat: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sun: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 P P F T W A I Fr. Bob Binta Tony Dragonetti Greg Pentkowski Julia Buccinna Robert LaLonde Julie Del Brocco Ann Manion Larry Manion Jon Gordon

3 L W / R / L R February 18, F S L N F N C R. V C. Y, P V The history of our world is filled with new beginnings. Archaeologists have discovered civilizations that existed but disappeared with no trace. Civilizations such as those of the Mayans or Aztecs dominated most of South America. The ancient Egyptians in Africa built massive pyramids but no one today can explain conclusively how they did them. The Persians had a great civilization as they fought to conquer the world. Also, the Roman civilization has left behind traces great architectural designs that cover territories from all over Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. The stories are similar across different civilizations. They have left mysteries that we can hardly solve in spite of our sophistications. However, the ruins and monuments remind us that people existed centuries and millennia before our time. In the bible, there are indications that the flood of Noah wiped out many civilizations. Biblical archaeologists are working hard to interpret what really happened to them. This effort is as hard as allowing a camel to pass through the eye of a needle because decoding ancient events takes more than intelligence. It requires wisdom from God to understand the nature of how the flood happened and how it applies to our existence as human beings. Can the flood of Noah repeat itself in a new dimension? The case of Noah s flood is a classical biblical event that proves the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. After the flood, God said to Noah and his sons, See, I am now establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you: all the birds, and the various tame and wild animals that were with you and came out of the ark. God s covenant with Noah signified a new beginning for him and his family. The destruction of the world was by water which flooded all the coastlines and valleys with destruction in its path. Only Noah, his family and his animals were saved. Those who mocked Noah were destroyed by the floods. God promised Noah that he won t Image: Edward Hicks ( ) Wikimedia Commons destroy the world by water again: When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all mortal beings. This promise by God has endured for ages since we have never had any flood engulfing the whole world. Natural disasters, regrettably, do occur today but no single event has engulfed the whole world like that of Noah. By assessing the flood of Noah from a biblical point of view, we can divide humanity into two: believers in God s eternal word, and skeptics of God s eternal word. Noah and his family were saved because they believed God s word and this made them start afresh. For those who refused to listen to God s warning of an impending doom, they died and returned to oblivion for not opening their hearts. While this event happened millions of years ago, the effect of Noah s flood is repeated in different ways across the world. The rise and fall of civilizations shows how human pride can bring us to our knees. Pride, therefore, is the beginning of self-destruction when humans begin to think less of God, and more of themselves. When we think of supplanting God, we miss the mark of God s plan. By attempting to eliminate God, the unthinkable happens consuming us due to our collective pride. The Church does not want us to be overwhelmed by pride. At baptism we made a promise to remain humble and obedient to God s laws and decrees. The Church s mission is to remind us to be loyal before the Day of Judgment. From the time of Jesus until now, the Church is working hard to save souls from unbelief and the deceit of the enemy just like it happened at the time of Noah. And the season of Lent is a new beginning for us to contemplate redeeming themselves before the final day comes. God in his infinite mercy will take us back to himself and remove the curse of sin over us. It is important we review our present lifestyle before the final flood sweeps us away into damnation. St. Paul made it clear in his preaching that the flood of Noah was a reminder to the world about God s punishment. Jesus even went to the spirit in prison to redeem them. Paul writes, In it he also went to preach to the spirits in prison, who had once been disobedient while God patiently waited in the days of Noah during the building of the ark, in which a few persons, eight in all, were saved through water. This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. The coming of Christ is the ultimate sign of redemption that we can see how God loves us and cares about our eternal life. The message to all of us on this day is about repentance. Jesus himself gives us the reason for contemplating our eternal journey. He says, Repent, and believe the gospel. Believing God s eternal Word can save you in the present sense and in the eternal sense. Your baptism is an effort to enroll into God s plan toward your eternal journey. Anyone who does not follow God s plan puts themselves in harm s way like the people at Noah s time. Undertaking the Lenten observances refreshes our poor memories about our new beginning which God offers every now and then. The Mayans, Aztecs, Egyptians, Persians, or those ancient people did not understand the timeline of God s salvation as we do. But time is running out. The advantage we have over them is that we know too much. However, we disbelief far too much what God says. Noah s flood was real. The final cleansing of the world is coming soon so don t be a number in history, be a hero of your salvation. Make a new beginning with Jesus today. Keep praying!

4 4 L W / R MASS ORDINARIES FOR LENT 2018 AT ST. PAUL'S, PHX The links below contain recordings not made by St. Paul's or her personnel. They represent the best versions found on the web of use to our congregation. Please read the notes below each link about how these are being used here at St. Paul's. We extend our thanks to those who are putting their "best foot forward" out there on YouTube for the benefit of others! If you are reading this in print (as opposed to online), please visit our website where you can click the numerous live links shown below. PENITENTIAL RITE Here at St. Paul's, we are using Penitential Act #1, which includes recitation of the Confiteor. Then the Deacon, Priest or cantor will lead the sung Kyrie XVI with the assembly making a perfect echo in response. In the authentic version of Kyrie XVI (in fact, in most authentic Kyrie settings), the final response is different, and not a perfect echo. We will only be using perfect echo at this time, as shown in OCP s Breaking Bread 2018 on page 5, #4. EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATIONS Holy XVIII: We will execute this just as it sounds here, with cantor intoning the opening word, "Holy." Found in OCP s Breaking Bread p.14, #9 Mystery of Faith: v=i5998k9pqyc&list=pldjf6f5fmt3fbox3vzvimfogz2hhj BJ1k In this YouTube video rendering, the priest makes a very precise intonation whereby the whole assembly may respond beginning with Save us, Savior. We would like to model this. However, actual practice here may have the cantor intoning Save us, with the assembly joining in Savior of the world, for by your cross and resurrection. OCP BB p.16 #12 Doxology & Amen: OCP BB on p.26 Lamb of God XVIII: In this YouTube rendering, the cantor only initiates the FIRST iteration while all continue singing through. Here at St. Paul's, we will render this with the cantor initiating EACH of the THREE iterations, with the assembly joining in you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us/grant us peace. OCP BB p.28 #14 DID YOU KNOW?... The GLORIA is not sung during the penitential seasons of Advent and Lent. This lends it great effect when it returns on Christmas and Easter. To hear the GLORIA that typically "goes with" the other Mass parts shown on this page, go to: OCP BB p.7, #6. This Gloria, as well as the other Mass parts on this page, is very often heard at our Diocesan Cathedral of Ss. Simon & Jude, and is our bishop's recommended "standard" for the diocese and at diocesan events. TODAY S READINGS First Reading God s covenant with Noah when he was delivered from the flood (Genesis 9:8-15). Psalm Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant (Psalm 25). Second Reading The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves you now (1 Peter 3:18-22). Gospel This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:12-15). CHURCH DOORS 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 another door could give us an opportunity to stop someone with ill-intent before they reach our congregation. For this reason, the "Exit Only" doors which are located on either side of the nave will be kept locked during Masses which are in progress. (They will, however, be unlocked in between Masses.) Our ushers are not security guards, but the doors themselves are our help. Please help the ushers in their duty by never propping open any church door, especially the "Exit Only" doors and the interior narthex/nave doors. Please do your part to keep our doors closed which helps to maintain the integrity of our sacred space and the security of our congregants. Thank you!

5 P February 18, 2018 SOUP AND STATIONS FRIDAYS DURING LENT. to share in the fellowship of our communal Friday Soup Suppers, followed by Stations of the Cross. Of course, you can attend soup or stations, as it may fit your schedule; but all are invited to partake of both! This is a free (no charge for this) event. WHO: Everyone all ages & families welcome! WHAT: Communal Supper / Fellowship of meatless soup & bread, coffee, lemonade, water. WHERE: Supper in St. Paul's Conference Center; Stations of the Cross in the outdoor courtyard. THE DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP "There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle." (Albert Einstein) As a positive action during Lent, take part in the Divine Mercy Prayer Group. Join us any 2:30 p.m. in the Library. (meetings are about 30 minutes long) F AMIL Y P OTLUC K!! F UN B EAN T OSS G AME S ENIORS AND C OUPLES ADULT! O NCE A WELCOME! K IDS COME WITH AN M ONTH BEGINS IN M A RCH S., M. 10, R 11, 4:30 6:30.. P LEASE BRING A MAIN DISH & DRINKS TO SHARE. Leia Dingott, at or Lmdingott@gmail.com Join the St. Paul s Parish Family Group on Facebook for Reminders. ULTREYA Join the Cursillo family of the Diocese of Phoenix for fellowship, sharing, and prayer. Ultreya is where we can come to meet new acquaintances, make and be friends, and develop friendships that will drive, strengthen, and support our Faith journeys. All are invited!!! Saturday, February 24, 2018 St. Paul Catholic Church Conference Center Mass at 8:30 am Potluck and Fellowship after Mass (Potluck items can be dropped off before Mass. Please bring an item to share.) Ultreya at 9:30 am For more information, contact Mary Hauer at Mhauer@cox.net or Frank Dzielak at (480) All are Invited..... WHEN: Every Friday during Lent: Soup at 5 p.m., Stations at 6 p.m. (Confessions are also taking place in the main church from 5-6 p.m.). No Soup Supper on Good Friday, instead we will have Live Stations in the Courtyard at 5:00 p.m. on that day. WHY: Join your fellow Christians who are commemorating Lent with communal prayer and fasting! Walk in the Way of the Lord.

6 6 facebook.com/phxstpauls S. P Y / P Adult and Teen volunteers (16+) needed on Wednesday nights (6pm-8pm) and every 3rd Sunday (2pm-5pm). Please offer your help and contact Patrick in the Parish Office / pklein@stpaulsphoenix.org Save the date for document shredding April 21. SR. SARAH S RETREAT All will enjoy and truly benefit from Sister s talk as always so so interesting. February 24 Coffee: 8:30 a.m. Retreat begins: 9:00 Topic : Sr. Henri Newman. Sr. Dorothy Stang & Sr. Joyce Rupp. See you at Most Holy Trinity - Mc Hugh Hall. Call Rose to join St. Paul s table at

7 P A, F F, S February 18, BY POPULAR DEMAND, WE ARE RE-PLAYING THE 2ND GREATEST STORY EVERY TOLD FR. GAITLEYS DIVINE MERCY 10-EPISODE SERIES, PRODUCED BY THE AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE. Fr. Gaitley s Divine Mercy series will be played in its entirety The first half of the 10 episode series will be played on Tuesday, Feb. 20; the second half on the Tuesday, Feb. 27, both at 9:15 a.m. In the Conference Center. All are invited, please bring an friend. PLEASE READ LENTEN SCHEDULE ON BACK OF BULLETIN FOR MORE DETAILS: ADULT FORMATION MORNING SESSIONS: Held in Conference Center Tuesdays at 9:15, directly after 8:30 am Mass February 20th, 27th Parish Lenten Mission: March 6th and 13th Classes resume April 10th Please check the calendar weekly. NO RCIA on Feb. 19th, President s Day. The Power of Prayer: Perpetual Adoration Needs: ADULT FORMATION EVENING SESSIONS : Held in room 5/6, at 6:00 pm February 21st Parish Lenten Mission, March 7th and 14th Classes resume April 11th This is a testimony from one of our committed adorers at St. Paul s Adoration chapel: Thank you Lord, for helping me find a spiritual home. The St. Paul s Perpetual Adoration Team is looking for additional adorers to help keep constant vigil with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Committed scheduled adorers are urgently needed at the following hours: SUNDAY: 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 5am, 12 Noon TUESDAY: 1 am THURSDAY: 3 am, 4 am FRIDAY: 8 am (Prayer Partner requested) SATURDAY: 3 am, 5pm** **Must be able to arrive 10min *early* Do you feel God calling you to adore? To learn more, ask questions, and sign up, contact Myrna Zelaya at (510) or StPaulsPerpetualAdoration@StPaulsPhoenix.org. P A S C : F. 11, 2018 F. 24, Intention of the Family of Mary Ann Agnes.

8 8 facebook.com/phxstpauls S / C Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, Office: Closed Masses: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection Capital Projects Knights of Columbus Donut Sunday Youth Group Mini Retreat Session: 3:00 p.m., Rms. 14/15 Choir Rehearsal Contemporary Christian: 3:30 p.m., Rm. 13 Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 Office Closed for President s Day Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon, Chapel Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, Office: 8 a.m 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Chapel Faith Study: 9:15 a.m., Conference Center Foster Care Ministry: 6:30 p.m., Rm. 4 Boy Scouts Pack 916: 7:00 p.m., Rms PAL Group: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, Office: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 7:00 am 8:30 am Church Afghan-Sewing: 12:30 p.m., Library Youth Ministry Upper Room: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 14/15 Cub Scout Pack 916: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 4, 7, 8, 10, 12 Faith Study: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 Office: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. That Man is You: 6:00 a.m., Conference Center Daily Mass: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Church Legion of Mary: 9:15 a.m., Library Divine Mercy Group: 2:30 p.m., Library Al-Anon: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Choir Rehearsal Glory & Praise: 7:15 p.m., Rm. 13 Friday Feb. 23, 2018, Office: 8 a.m. 12 noon Daily Mass: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Church Stations of the Cross: 7:40 a.m. Prayer Shawl: 9:00 a.m., Library Confessions: 5:00 p.m., Church Soup and Bread Supper: 5:00 p.m. Conference Ctr Stations of the Cross: 6:00 p.m. Courtyard Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, Office: Closed Mass: 8:30 a.m., Church Cursillo Ultreya: 9:00 a.m. Fellowship / Potluck, 9:30 Ultreya Cub Scouts Committee Mtg: 10:30 a.m., Rm. 3 Choir Rehearsal, Traditional: 11:15 a.m., Church CONFESSIONS: 3:30 4:30 p.m., Church Vigil of Sunday Mass: 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection: Liturgical Environment on Easter Supper Club: 6:15 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, Office: Closed Masses: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection: Liturgical Environment on Easter Religious Education: 9:45 a.m., Conference Ctr. Choir Rehearsal Contemporary Christian: 3:30 p.m., Rm. 13 Youth Ministry Preparing for Mass/Teen Mass: 4:15 p.m., Donation Letters from St. Paul Parish, for the Tax Year 2017, were mailed on January 29, 30, and 31. If you have questions, or if you do not receive a letter and would like one, please contact Kathy at CHARITY & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL 2018 Bless you your gift gives hope to others. The annual Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) is underway. Thank you to everyone who has made their pledge. Each and every gift is important, no matter how big or small. Our parish goal is 100% participation and $185,000. For those who have not yet made a pledge, please do so today! These programs and services reach beyond the boundaries of any one parish to all of our community. Support works of mercy in our Diocese. Make a pledge and fill out your donor card today or donate online at dphx.org/cda, and be an instrument of God s love and mercy through your gift to the CDA. CATHOLIC DOCTORS NEEDED: March 9-11, Mission Doctors Association will hold a weekend Retreat / Seminar at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles for Catholic MD, DDS, PA, NP who have considered serving for one month at Catholic Missions in Africa and Latin America. Visit the web site: Since 1959, Mission Doctors Association has trained, sent and supported Catholic doctors and their families who come from across the United States to serve people of all faiths in some of the most under-served areas of the world. This mission of healing provides direct patient care and training for local professionals striving toward the goal of sustainable health care. Please help us spread the word about our Spring Retreat! We are offering a Retreat/Seminar at Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, March 9-11 for Catholic Doctors, Dentists, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - and their spouses - who have considered this service option. The weekend provides the opportunity to reflect on the call to serve in light of faith, hear about the specific locations currently seeking medical professionals, hear from doctors and their spouses who have served at these locations, and includes presentations on the Theology of Mission, common medical issues faced, and the practical aspects of service related to visas and licensing. Those interested are invited to visit our web site to learn more, complete an application, and register for the weekend. Encounter Christ this Lent CRS Rice Bowls are available in the vestibule of the church. They offer suggestions to help guide your prayer, fasting and almsgiving this Lent. We encounter Majd and his family in Iraq. They were forced to leave their home city by the threat of violence. Majd is able to have safety, some stability, and to continue to attend school, thanks to CRS. There are many displaced families like Majd s due to violence in many regions. How is God inviting us to think outside the box in service to others this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. The 2nd Collection for February 23/24 will be for our Easter Environment. The 2nd Collection this weekend is for Capital Improvements. Thank You for your Generosity and Faithful Giving. Plate Collection for the Weekend of February 4, Non Envelope User $ 3,435 Debt Capital Envelope Put in Collection Basket $ 10,902 Debt Reduction Collection Basket $ 1,521 Capital Project Collection Basket $ - Online Giving $ 6,782 Debt Reduction Online Giving $ 673 Capital Project Online Giving $ 95 Total Plate Offering $ 21,119 Total Debt Reduction Offering $ 2,194 Capital Project Offering $ 95

9 P / D February 11, 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. Good people, good food, good conversation and lots of fun for people age 50 or better and their loved ones. Fr. Bill. Faiella WHEN: February 24, 2018 WHERE: St. Paul's Rms. 5/6 Please RSVP by February 20th to claire.granger@cox.net THREE DONATION OPTIONS; 1) $25 (Helps support St Andre Inner Healing Ministry) or 2) "PRICE OF THE MEAL, TAX AND TIP" - $13 or 3) Much appreciated service or prayer (contact Fr. Bill at bfaiella@aol.com or ) Calling all St. Paul Parishioners! St. Paul s will be hosting the Diocesan Lenten Eucharistic Mission and we are asking for donations of bottles of water, cookies, mini muffins, cheese and crackers, and various snack foods to serve between sessions of the mission. Please stop by our front office and sign up to let us know what you will be bringing. Thank you for your support. Give and Get Back and your tax credit becomes their miracles! Did you know? You can get an Arizona tax credit for up to $500 (single) and $1,000 (joint) with Arizona s Foster Care Charitable Giving tax credit when you make a gift to Catholic Charities by the April 15th tax filing date. Any gift to Catholic Charities qualifies for the credit, and you can stack it on top of other credits too. (public/private schools, charitable working-poor, etc.) For more information or go to On February 24th, 6:30 P.M., the speaker will be Therese Wickramasekera who entered Sisters of Charity in the Summer of 1979 after graduating from Purdue University with a BA in Elementary Education. She took her first Vows in the Holy year 1984 in the Holy City, Rome, in May, the month of Mary. She explains "All 3 of my Mothers were present!! Mother Mary, as the Visiting Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and my own Mother." Sister Therese worked in the First Mission House in Naples, Italy where she witnessed the Miracle of Saint Januarius. She also served in Sri Lanka with Mother Teresa and has many stories to share. Sister Therese has devoted her life to serving the poor and marginalized. Come hear her speak about her life. 8th Annual Kino Border Initiative (KBI) Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Brophy College Prep's Great Hall - 5:00 pm reception & silent auction dinner & live auction at 6:30 pm. Reservations can be made on line at also you may contact event co-chairs:l for more information. Lucy Howell at lucyhowell801@gmail.com or Lisa Grant at phxgrants5@msn.com MARCH 3RD KBI is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides meals (47,000 last year), clothing and minor medical assistance to migrant deportees at the Nogales border. It also provides temporary shelter for women and children (380 in 2016) at its Nazareth House. KBI is a binational effort with Nogales AZ and Nogales Sonora trying to ensure the dignity of the migrant people at the southern border.

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