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1 S T. PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 330 W. C G D., P, AZ P : (602) F : (602) W :.. E- St. Paul Mission Statement: Encountering the Living Christ through Conversion, Communion, and Solidarity. THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 4, 2018 I, THE LORD, AM YOUR GOD... Y OU SHALL NOT HAVE OTHER GODS BESIDES ME. Exodus 20:2a, 3

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. Chch. Sun: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Church L W / R M I First Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018 Lenten Weekday, St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin 8:30 a.m. Elizabeth Vaughan Fr. Bruno 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno / Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. Steven Cherekos Fr. Bill, C.S.C. Sunday, Mar. 4, 2018 Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish Fr. Victor 9:30 a.m. Virginia Albert Fr. Victor 11:30 a.m. Regina Kim (Intention) Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. Bill Beck (Intention) Fr. Bruno CONFESSIONS: Sat: 3:30 4:30 p.m. Lenten Penance Service: March 5, 6:00 p.m., Church Every Friday [except Good Friday] during Lent: 5:00 p.m., Church Good Friday: noon until 1:00 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: All Fridays in Lent [except Good Friday]: 7:40 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. On Good Friday: Stations at 2:15 p.m., Church Living Stations: 5:00 p.m., Courtyard FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Friday, April 6, 2018, 9:00 10:00 a.m., in the Church during Lent And Holy Thursday, Reposition of the Bl. Sacrament 9 pm Midnight 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 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, Mar. 5, 2018 Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. Gary Koch, Sr. Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Vera Russell Fr. Bruno 12:00 noon Nanci & Ben Baker Fr. Bill, C.S.C. Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018 Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. Alice Fecke Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Mabel Brunner Fr. Bruno ANOINTING OF THE SICK Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018 Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Roland Poirier Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Joseph Mendell Fr. Victor Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018 St. John of God, Religious 7:00 a.m. Shannon Perry (Intention) Fr. Bruno 8:30 a.m. Richard & Lisa Johnston & Family (Intention) Fr. Bruno 6:30 p.m. Harvest House (Intention) Fr. Bruno Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 St. Frances of Rome, Religous 7:00 a.m. Robert Dyer Fr. Victor 7:40 a.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fr. Victor 8:30 a.m. Fidelis Clinton Morais Fr. Bruno 5:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Victor 6:00 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fr. Bruno Saturday, Mar Lenten Weekday 8:30 a.m. Serena Gutanski Fr. Victor 3:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Fr. Bruno / Fr. Victor 5:00 p.m. Bonnie Lappan 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. BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Baby Henry Johnston Bob Van Buren Anthony Dragonetti John Pecha Forever in Our Hearts and in Our Prayers. P P F T W A I Fr. Bob Binta Greg Pentkowski Julia Buccinna Robert LaLonde Julie Del Brocco Dino DeNicola Ann & Larry Manion Mary K. Williams Jon Gordon

3 L W / R March 4, T S L W C? R. V C. Y, P V Pope Francis faces dissenting voices while leading the Church in the 21 st century. Apart from the publication of his encyclicals, Lumen Fidei (2013) and Laudato Si (2015); his apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (2016) is particularly attracting dissenting voices. But do not get the argument wrong, it is important to question what does not align with apostolic teachings. The teachings of the Church must be respected at all times, and the pontiff is one person that ought to lead us to obeying the commandments of God. If the custodians of God s eternal laws are divided, then the followers of Christ will also be divided by taking opposing sides on important laws of the Christian faith. This should not be among us. Unity is important. For this reason, it is important to pray for the Pope and all the leaders of the Church that they adhere to the true teachings of the Church as handed over by Jesus to his apostles. However, we need to re-examine the reason why God set down his commandments as given to Moses. What we know as the Ten Commandments are a set of laws basic to human survival. In all societies of the world, these laws are applicable if they desire to maintain law and order. Powerful individuals do not have to override weaker individuals and take away their possessions without any punishment. If this was the case, then the law of the jungle would apply might is right. Since might is never right, we collectively subscribe to be governed by the rule of law and equality under the law. God knew that there would be chaos in the future if laws were not given to the Israelites. To stem rebellious attitudes, he gave Moses these laws so that equality could reign supreme in the hearts of all Israelites and all those who come after them. Listen to what God says, For I, the Lord, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for their fathers wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation; but bestowing mercy down to the thousand generations on the children of those who love me and keep my commandments. If these words do not scare us, then we are taking God for granted. He has decreed that he will punish those who disobey his commands down to the third and fourth generations. He will bless those who obey his commands to a thousandth generation. The contrast between disobedience and obedience is very sharp, in this case, to indicate that there are consequences for our action or inaction. In the teaching of the Church, the Seven Deadly Sins, also known as the Cardinal Sins, remind us of the behavior of man and woman. We choose immoral living instead of obeying God s laws. These sins are lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. The result of not obeying the Ten Commandments of God yields a plethora of vices that overrun the human will to respect God or his laws. The illustrations of deadly sins can be seen in societies and cultures of the world where individuals choose to be on the wrong side of the law. Yet God insists that we do not break these laws if we want to establish a just society. Those who are saddled with the responsibility of leadership within the body of Christ have a herculean task of insisting on these laws against the winds of modernity or liberalism. Shifting the interpretation of the law can cause divisions. For example, in the law against murder, God clearly says, You shall not kill. The Church s interpretation is that all human life is sacred from conception until death. Therefore, violating human life at whatever level in this process is a contravention of what God commanded. If we bend to modern winds of liberalists ideologies, then we find ourselves supporting abortion, euthanasia, suicide or unbridled actions against life. The commandment of God, therefore, on murder is clear and unambiguous. Human life is sacred and it is only God s prerogative to give it or take it at His Will. Understanding this basic dynamic can help us apply the same principle to other laws. It does not mean that we cannot fail due to human weakness; rather, it means that we feel the shame of failing God since we tilt to the wrong side of the law. Jesus found that the money changers were on the wrong side of the law when they made the temple a place of corporate trading. This made Jesus angry and he started to drive them out of the temple. Listen to his words, Take these out of here, and stop making my Father s house a marketplace. God s house is a holy place. Nobody can make it a corporate trading post. Compromising on this standard opens the gate for dissenting voices to rise up to duty. If one were to assess the mind of God, one might say these laws are meant for good not evil. He desired peace and not confusion in human society. When you keep your cherry pie and go to work, you should return to find it intact as you left it. If someone moves your pie or eats it up, this can be the basis for conflict and violence. St. Paul says, For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. By these words, St. Paul wanted Christians to realize that God had good intentions when he created the world and put laws in place to guard our decisions. The question therefore is not why the commandments? The question should be why do we question the interpretations of God s eternal laws as taught by the Teaching Authority of the Church? There are no easy answers for a controversial question. Dissenting voices can set the Church s leadership on edge. Ancient popes had their share of dissenting voices whenever they taught anything deviating from Jesus. Pope St. John Paul II had many enemies and they almost assassinated him in Pope Benedict XVI faced many dissenting voices and he resigned in Now Pope Francis is facing his nightmares as he leads the Church deep into the 21 st century. The scenarios do not always look rosy and churchy when there are clashes between modernity and God s eternal laws. The focus should be based on helping us turn our hearts to God rather than away from God. Any rational reasoning away from this path is antithetical to God s laws. D. L. Moody wrote, There will be no peace in any soul until it is willing to obey the voice of God. Will you obey God or break his laws? Keep praying Image: Wikipedia.org

4 4 L W / R Lenten Penance service March 5, :00 p.m., Church ALL ARE INIVITED TO THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ON MONDAY, MARCH 5 AT 6:00 P.M. IN OUR CHURCH. Enjoy beautiful Gregorian chants and purify your heart for the Glory of the Resurrection. Seven priests will be available to hear your confession. Confessions will be individual CONFESSIONS, WITH THE PRIEST OF YOUR CHOICE. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tues: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; 18:21-35 Wed: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thu: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Fri: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Sat: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sun: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- God gives the law through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm -- Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95. Second Reading -- We proclaim Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel -- Many began to believe in Jesus' name when they saw the signs he was doing (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 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 L E / P March 4, Diocese of Phoenix EUCHARISTIC MISSION Could you not watch with me one hour. If every parishioner invited one person to this mission, think of how many new adorers we would have! SOUP AT 5 PM & STATIONS AT 6 PM! FRIDAYS IN LENT - All are invited... 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. 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 / Y A / 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 F AMILY P OTLUCK! FUN BEAN TOSS GAME A LL ARE INVITED S., M 10, RM 11, 4:30 6:30.. PLEASE BRING A MAIN DISH & DRINKS TO SHARE. If Questions, Contact Leia Dingott, at or Lmdingott@gmail.com WELCOME! Please see kiosks in narthex for new St. Augustine Lighthouse Media LENTEN CD s and LITERATURE. Sunday, March 18: Blood Drive 8 am 1 pm Rooms 5/6 To Sign Up: Call Andre: Or Gmail.com

7 P A, F F, S March 4, OUR LENTEN JOURNEY Join us for Adult Faith Study with BISHOP BARRONS DVD Series CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players (2016) Great Saints in the History of the Church that helped shape our faith. Tuesday Mornings at 9:15am March 6 th and 13 th Wednesday Evenings at 6:00pm March 7 th and 14 th On March 6th and 7th: ST. CATHERINE of SIENA The Mystic Mystic, wonderworker, and confidant to popes and kings, St. Catherine of Siena exemplified the power of a life lived in relationship with Jesus. Her love for Christ was a love that cast out all fear and transformed her into a living expression of him. In her weakness, his strength was revealed, and through that strength, St. Catherine of Siena provided an example of faith that changed her culture and left an enduring legacy that the Church still resources today. The Passion Talk - Medical Explanation of the Passion March 12, 6:00 9:00 p.m., O Carroll Hall (Teens may attend if accompanied by a parent.) C rucifixion was outlawed by the Emperor Constantine in 337AD. Within a few generations, the details of this form of capital punishment was forgotten. The crucifix is the central symbol of our Catholic Faith, but many do not realize how horrible an instrument of death it was. In order to more fully understand and appreciate the tremendous sacrifice which Jesus made for us, this lecture will examine the suffering which Jesus endured for our salvation from the perspective of a physician. It is based on Scripture as well as the most current archaeological and forensic research. Dr. Peter Auriemma was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the Medical School of the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico, and he completed his Post Graduate Surgical training in New York and Chicago. He specializes in Urologic Surgery and Oncology. He is married to Dr. Nanette Auriemma, and they have one son, Anthony. He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Phoenix on November 8, 2014, and he is the Deacon and Director of Hispanic Catechesis and Evangelization at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix. He has been giving this lecture on the death of Jesus since The Power of Prayer: Testimony from a committed adorer at St. Paul s Adoration Chapel: "I have been struggling with will power; I have none. But as I began to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries, the first thing I read was "the spirit is strong but the flesh is weak". God was talking to me, telling me He understands and I have to be strong and I can do this." 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, 5 am TUESDAY: 1 am THURSDAY: 3 am, 4 am Perpetual Adoration Needs: SATURDAY: 3 am, 3 pm, 5 pm** **Must be able to arrive 10 min *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. 25, 2018 M. 10, For Daniel Kells, Love, Your Family!

8 8 facebook.com/phxstpauls S / D CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE Once again, we are excited to announce that St. Paul Parish is partnering with the Diocese of Phoenix in the Together Let Us Go Forth ~ Juntos Sigamos Adelante Campaign. You will be hearing much more about the campaign in the coming weeks. We have already completed three very exciting receptions here on campus as some of you may have attended. In the near future Fr. Bruno or a member of his campaign leadership cabinet may be contacting you to share information about the campaign. Please be open to taking their calls and give them a few minutes of your time. Thank you in advance. Please call the parish office if you have any questions, would like to get involved or would like to speak with a Cabinet Member. CHARITY & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL 2018 With your gift to the CDA, you heed the call to love and care for others. Even though the economy is improving, demands on agencies and programs continue to increase. Through the Charity and Development Appeal, your gift will go farther and help more people. It can help more than one parish, more than one program and more than one agency. If you have already completed a pledge or made a gift online, thank you for your support! Pledges can be made by completing a pledge card or online at dphx.org/cda. Thank you once again for your support of the wonderful work of the Charity and Development Appeal! Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works in 112 countries and reaches nearly 121 million of the world s poorest people each year with innovative solutions to tough problems like poverty, hunger, drought, disease and emergencies. CRS is the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Diocese of Phoenix supports the mission of CRS through two main initiatives: Operation Rice Bowl and the 2nd Collection on March 11 here at St. Paul. Each year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops supports a national collection for CRS. The funds collected in this collection goes to 6 organizations to provide relief, refugee and immigration services, and advocacy. The organizations supported are: 1. CRS 2. Migration and Refugee Services 3. Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. (CLINIC) 4. Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development 5. Holy Father s Relief Fund 6. Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church Collection next weekend: March 11, 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. This week we encounter Safiata and her family in Burkina Faso. Farming was very difficult because of long dry spells. CRS has helped Safiata farm with irrigation and crops that do well in dry climates, like onions. The cash crops have helped her to pay for education for her 9 children and 16 grandchildren and to keep food on the table. Her story helps to illustrate the importance of using God s gifts with care, a part of Catholic Social Teaching. How have you cared for God s creation this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org for more information. Thank You for your Generosity and Faithful Giving. Plate Collection for the Weekend of February 25, Non Envelope User $ 2,699 Debt Capital Envelope Put in Collection Basket $ 8,848 Debt Reduction Collection Basket $ 45 Capital Project Collection Basket $ 1,290 Online Giving $ 4,719 Debt Reduction Online Giving $ 218 Capital Project Online Giving $ 115 Total Plate Offering $ 16,265 Total Debt Reduction Offering $ 263 Capital Project Offering $ 1,405

9 C / P March 4, Sunday, March 4, 2018, 2018, Office: Closed Masses: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection: Debt Reduction Parish Time: 10:00 a.m., O Carroll Hall Youth Min. Stations of the Cross Practice: 3:00 p.m., Rm. 14/15 Choir Rehearsal Contem. Christian: 3:30 p.m., Rm. 13 Monday, March 5, 2018, Office: 8am-7 pm Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., in Church; 12 noon, Chapel Fr. Bill Potluck Luncheon: 1:00 p.m., Rms. 5/6, CC Kitchen Choir Rehearsal for Children: 4:45 p.m., Conf. Ctr. Choir Rehearsal Traditional: 6:00 p.m., Rm. 13 RCIA: 6:00 p.m., Rms. 5/6 Lenten Communal Reconciliation: 6:00 p.m., Church Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 8 Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Office: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Church Faith Study: Bishop Barron s Pivotal Players DVD 9:15 a.m., Conference Center Men s Club Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Rm. 8 Boy Scouts Pack 916: 7:00 p.m., Rms PAL Group: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 3 Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Office: 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Daily Mass: 7:00 am 8:30 am, Church Church Afghan-Sewing: 12:30 p.m., Library Faith Study: Bishop Barron s Pivotal Players DVD 6:00 p.m., Rms. 5/6 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 Youth Ministry Upper Room: 6:00 p.m. Rms. 14/15 Fr. Bill Prayer Support Group: Mass 5:30 p.m., Chapel, and Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Rm. 3 & CC Kitchen Knights of Columbus: 7:00 p.m., Conf. Ctr. Thursday, March 8, 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 Harvest House Mass: 6:30 p.m., Chapel Harvest House Mtg: 7:00 p.m., Conference Center Al-Anon: 7:00 p.m., Rm. 4 Choir Rehearsal Glory & Praise: 7:15 p.m., Rm. 13 Friday March 9, 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 Diocese of Phoenix Retreat Mass: 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, March 10, 2018, Office: Closed Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m., Church Choir Rehearsal, Traditional: 11:15 a.m., Church Mats for the Homeless: 1:00 p.m., RM. 10 CONFESSIONS: 3:30 4:30 p.m., Church Vigil of Sunday Mass: 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection: CRS Catholic Relief Services Young Families Ministry Potluck: 4:30 p.m., Rm. 11 Sunday, March 11, 2018, Office: Closed Masses: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 2nd Collection: CRS Catholic Relief Services Men s Club Breakfast: 8:00 a.m., O Carroll Hall Knights of Columbus Corporate Mass: 9:30 a.m., Church Religious Education: 9:45 a.m., Conf. Ctr. Rehearsal Contemporary Christian: 3:30 p.m., Rm. 13 Youth Group Living Stations Practice: 3:00 p.m., Rm. 14/15 Youth Ministry, Preparing for Mass/Teen Mass: 4:15 p.m., Church THE DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP "A heart contrite and humbled, O God, You will not spurn." (Ps 51:17) The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets weekly 2:30 p.m. in the Library for about 30 minutes. This Lent you probably make sacri ices daily. Trust that they make a difference. Will you sacri ice a 1/2 hour of your life to offer personalized prayer with the Divine Mercy Prayer Group any Thursday? Want to learn more about St. Paul s Community? Come and See Welcome Reception & Orientation New Parishioners, interested visitors, and long-timers, please join us for a Reception and Orientation. W invite you to learn what we offer in spiritual educational, service and social opportunities. Sunday, March 18th, 12:30 pm Meet in the Conference Center (following 11:30 a.m. Mass ) There will be refreshments, conversation, and a tour of our campus, lasting about one hour. Together we worship, learn, work and share with each other in a supportive, grateful parish community. Questions Call the parish office about Come and See. All Are Welcome! HARVEST HOUSE NEWS: our next meeting is Thursday, March 8, Mass is in the chapel at 6:30 PM and our meeting follows in the conference center. A fun night is planned of bingo, games and ice cream social. In addition to bingo, members are asked to bring a favorite board or card game of their choice to play with those at their table. For questions, suggestions or more information about Harvest House Senior Group please call Lois at or to Lopensiero@aol.com. Guests or any one curious of 50 years of age or older are welcome! Thank you for all the hygiene bags items from your vaca on trips. Bags have been made for each member of the El Mirage Families, plus another 30 for those in need at this me. We will be making more of the bags a er the Christmas season, so keep the items coming.your generosity of bring these items back to St. Paul s from your trips are well appreciated by the homeless. Items s ll needed to fill these bags are chap s ck, Kleenex ( ssues) and combs ( these can be purchased at any dollar store). Again THANK YOU for your help in this ministry. Irene

10 Saint Paul Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix 330 W Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix AZ Phone: (602) Fax: (602) LENTEN AND EASTER SEASON 2018 All FRIDAYS OF LENT 7:00 AM Holy Mass 7:40 AM Stations of the Cross inside Church 8:30 AM Holy Mass 5:00 PM Confessions (1 Hour) 5:00 PM Soup Supper in the Conference Ctr. Note: No Soup Supper on Good Friday 6:00 PM Stations of the Cross in Courtyard LENTEN CONFESSIONS COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION DAY MARCH 5, 6:00PM SATURDAYS OF LENT 3:30 PM Confessions (1 Hour) FRIDAYS OF LENT 5:00 PM Confessions (1 Hour) GOOD FRIDAY 12:00 PM Confessions (1 Hr) HOLY WEEK MARCH 24 25, Sat. & Sun. PALM SUNDAY 5:00 PM VIGIL MASS OF PALM SUNDAY and Blessing of Palms (Sat.) 7:30 AM HOLY MASS AND BLESSING OF PALMS 9:30 AM HOLY MASS AND BLESSING OF PALMS 11:30 AM HOLY MASS AND BLESSING OF PALMS 5:00 PM HOLY MASS AND BLESSING OF PALMS MARCH 26 28, Mon., Tue and Wed.. of the Holy Week 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM and 12:00PM Holy Mass Note: March 26, 7PM- Chrism Mass at Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral OUR LENTEN MISSION TALK ON THE PASSION A Medical Explanation of the Passion of Christ By Deacon Dr. Peter Auremia, MD March 12, Monday at 6:00pm LENTEN EUCHARISTIC MISSION March 22, Thursday 8:30am 12:00am and 3:00pm 8:30pm March 23, Friday 8:30am 12:00am and 3:00pm 8:30pm CONTEMPLATING HOLY WEEK WITH ST. FAUSTINA A Reflection Talk By Deacon John Nahrgang March 28, 6:00pm Love our Faith! Learn our Faith! Practice our Faith! PASCHAL (EASTER) TRIDUUM MARCH 29, HOLY THURSDAY (PASCHAL TRIDUUM 1) 7:00 PM THE LITURGY OF THE LORD S SUPPER 9:00 PM REPOSITION OF THE BL. SACRAMENT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MARCH 30, GOOD FRIDAY (PASCHAL TRIDUUM 2) 12:00 PM Midday Prayer: Liturgy of the Hours Confessions (1 Hour) 2:15 PM Stations of the Cross in the Church 3:00 PM 1 ST Day Novena for DIVINE MERCY 5:00 PM LIVE Stations of the Cross in the Courtyard 7:00 PM THE LITURGY OF THE LORD S PASSION MARCH 31, Saturday EASTER VIGIL (PASCHAL TRIDUUM 3) 1:00 PM BLESSING OF EASTER BASKETS (In the Chapel) 7:00 PM THE LITURGY OF EASTER VIGIL I. THE BLESSING OF FIRE II. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD III. THE LITURGY OF BAPTISM IV. THE LITURGY OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Come enjoy the last Men s Club pancake breakfast until fall! MEN S CLUB BREAKFAST SUNDAY, MARCH 11th, O Carroll Hall After the 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses Let the Men s Club Cook Breakfast For You! Fellow Parishioners, your Men's Club provides Sunday Breakfasts 4-5 times a year join us! We serve after the 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Masses and the menu includes: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles, Sausage, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice and lots of stewardship. It's a terrific way to meet new people and have a good meal at the same time. All our profits return to the parish in the form of sacramental needs, elementary school scholarship assistance and general parish maintenance needs. The cost is $6.00 a person, $24.00 per family of 4 or greater. It s a chance for us to meet you and for you to meet fellow parishioners of St. Paul.

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