SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FEBRUARY 12, 2017 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FEBRUARY 12, 2017 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2 SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3005 Country Club Road New Bern, NC (252) Office: M-F 8:30-4:00pm Saint Paul Catholic School (252) Saint Peter the Fisherman Mission Parish in Oriental (252) MASS SCHEDULE Saturday :00 pm Sunday :00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Misa en Español) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday... 8:00am Wednesday.... 9:00am, 6:00pm Friday :00am at Old St. Paul First Saturday :00am Holy Days of Obliga on per announcements WELCOME VISITORS & GUESTS! TODAY'S READINGS First Reading God allows us to make choices, but we are not to choose injus ce or sinfulness (Sirach 15:15-20). Psalm -- Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord! (Psalm 119). Second Reading -- God's wisdom is mysterious and hidden (1 Corinthians 2:6-10). Gospel -- Jesus has come not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets (Ma hew 5:17-37). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-25; Ps 50:1-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-10; Ps 29:1a-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-22; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8: :1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-11; Mk 9:2-13 THIS WEEK S PARISH ACTIVITIES Sunday 2/12 8:00AM Mass +Mario and Be y Turco 9:00AM Olive Branch Gi Store open ll1:00pm 9:30AM RCIA FLC2 9:30AM Faith Forma on - School 9:30AM Chancel Choir Prac ce 10:30AM Chaplet of the Divine Mercy - SJC 11:00AM Wedding Anniversary Mass 1:00PM Mass +Dr. Charles Beauchamp 3:00PM Hispanic Prayer Group FLC3 4:00PM Craven Cty Hospice Benefit Concert - Church 6:00PM Confirma on Class - School Library Monday 2/13 8:00AM Mass +Jeffery Fenn 11:00AM Shanghai Card Games FLC2 12:00PM Fa ma Rosary - SJC 3:00PM JCDA Mee ng - FLC2 6:00PM Saint Paul Women s Basketball Gym Tuesday 2/14 8:00AM Mass +Bob Andre 10:00AM Grieving Group - SJC 10:30AM Mass in Oriental 12:00PM One in the Spirit Prayer Group SJC 1:00PM Prayer Shawl Ministry FLC3 5:30PM Gospel Choir Prac ce FLC3 6:00PM Open Gym New Bern Middle School Students 6:30PM Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Nartex 7:00PM Twin Rivers Volleyball Club Prac ce - Gym Wednesday 2/15 9:00AM Mass 9:00AM Olive Branch Gi Store Open ll Noon 12:00PM Homebound Ministers Luncheon FLC2 5:00PM Medjugorje Prayer Group SJC 6:00PM Mass +Larry Schuetz 7:00PM Hispanic Choir Prac ce 7:00PM SPRAA Men s Open Gym Basketball Thursday 2/16 8:00AM Mass +Priscilla Dodson 8:25AM Adora on - Church 10:45AM Reconcilia on 11:45AM Benedic on 12:00PM March 5 th Bulle n Items Due 6:30PM HaSA Mee ng School Library 7:00PM Twin Rivers Volleyball Club Prac ce Gym 7:30PM Folk Choir Prac ce - Church Friday 2/17 8:00AM Mass Old Saint Paul +Theresa Ma o 8:45AM OSP Preserva on Guild - Catholic Chari es Saturday 2/18 3:30PM Reconcilia on 5:00PM Mass +James T. Mar n EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS: 2/18th & 2/19 Team #3 Bulletins and the entire parish calendar are always available for viewing at

3 PASTOR S CORNER Sunday, February 12, 2017 Dear Friends at Saint Paul: The American Bishops have a long history of public policy statements on the Catholic moral teaching concerning immigra on and refugee relief. It is wise and balanced perspec ve based on the Church's more general social jus ce teaching over the last century. Many of the references here are links that can be accessed on the Bishop's website: Here is a reprint of the Introductory page on Immigra on. It is my hope that every Catholic would be well informed, not only by the threat that may come to our borders from abroad, but also well-informed by the applica on of the Gospel to such an important current na onal issue. We will NOT get this perspec ve, depth or quality of spiritual reflec on from the news sources! We will NOT be able to take a fully Catholic posi on on this emo onal issue without knowing the teaching of the Church. We can NOT be right without the teaching of the Church, however we may disagree with one another about specific public policy proposals. Please use these resources and pray for the right thing to be done! Prayer is the one element of personal effort without which it is not possible to do the will of God, except by some fluke or by accident. Let's do the will of God on purpose, a er careful reflec on and without emo onal over-reac on. Let's do the will of God with delibera on, a en on, and trust in the loving and reliable care of our Heavenly Father. Peace, Catholic Social Teaching on Immigra on: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops The Catholic Church in the United States is an immigrant Church with a long history of embracing diverse newcomers and providing assistance and pastoral care to immigrants, migrants, refugees, and people on the move. Our Church has responded to Christ s call for us to welcome the stranger among us, for in this encounter with the immigrant, the migrant, and the refugee in our midst, we encounter Christ. A rich body of Church teaching, including Papal encyclicals, Bishops statements and pastoral le ers, has consistently reinforced our moral obliga on to treat the stranger as we would treat Christ himself. In the 2001 pastoral statement, Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity, the Bishops of the United States called upon the Catholic faithful to a conversion of minds and hearts, imploring us to communion and solidarity with diverse newcomers, and entrea ng us to find new and meaningful ways to welcome our immigrant sisters and brothers into our parishes, schools and communi es. In 2003, the Bishops of the United States, together with the Bishops of Mexico, in the pastoral statement, Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope / Juntos en el Camino de la Esperanza Ya no Somos Extranjeros acknowledged that the current immigra on system is badly in need of reform and offered a comprehensive set of recommenda ons for changing U.S. laws and policies to bring about a more humane and just immigra on system in the United States. Here are just a few of the links that it is possible to research: To learn more about the Church s teaching on immigra on, we encourage you to view the resources linked below: Quotes from Church Teachings on the Rights of Migrants and Refugees Catholic Social Teaching on Immigra on and the Movement of Peoples Church Teaching on Public Policy Related to Immigra on Catholic Church's Posi on on Immigra on Reform The Catholic Church and Immigrant Religious Workers The Holy See s Perspec ve on Catholic Social Teaching and Migra on

4 SAINT PAUL SCHOOL for more NEWS informa on. Catholic Schools Week was a busy one at Saint Paul School. To start the week, students wore their uniforms to Mass on Sunday, January 29 th, and the student choir sang at 11 a.m. Mass. On Monday, all students pitched in to clean the church grounds and cemetery. On Tuesday, students enjoyed Donuts with Dad and Muffins with Mom before school. On Wednesday a er 9 a.m. Mass, we hosted an open house for organiza ons and parishioners who so generously support our school. Other ac vi es included a performance by our Fine Art Enhancements students, a breakfast for our volunteers, an all-school cookout, and having a table at Reading Fun Day at Twin Rivers Mall. Success begins at Saint Paul School! Go Knights! SAINT OF THE WEEK ~ SAINT VALENTINE Saint Valen ne is a third-century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love." One common story about St. Valen ne is that as Bishop, he was on house arrest with Judge Asterius. The judge put Valen ne and his faith to the test. St. Valen ne was presented with the judge's blind daughter and told to restore her sight. If he succeeded, the judge vowed to do anything for Valen ne. Placing his hands onto her eyes, God restored the child's vision. Judge Asterius was humbled and obeyed Valen ne's requests. Asterius broke all the idols around his house, fasted for three days and became bap zed, along with his family and en re 44 member household. The now faithful judge then freed all of his Chris an inmates. St. Valen ne was later arrested again for con nuing to try to convert people to Chris anity. He was sent to Rome under the emperor Claudius Gothicus. The story tells that St. Valen ne was imprisoned for marrying Chris an couples and aiding Chris ans being persecuted by Claudius in Rome. Both acts were considered serious crimes. Claudius became enraged and sentenced Valen ne to death, commanding him to renounce his faith or be beaten and beheaded. On the day of his execu on, he le the guard a note signed, "Your Valen ne." St. Valen ne is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fain ng, gree ngs, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. (h p:// EMPTY BOWLS Fill the empty bowls of those in need...by filling your own on February 23rd! This event raises money for local stop-hunger and arts programing in Craven County by selling ckets for Empty Bowls for $ With each cket you will receive: Your choice of one handcra ed bowl from hundreds donated by local po ers Two bowls of delicious soup from a wide selec on donated by local restaurants and community groups Bread to go with the meal The great feeling of knowing you helped be er your community with your purchase Tickets are available in advance at: Craven Arts Council & Gallery and Fuller's Music -Online at Website: or by calling the Craven Arts Council at (252)

5 You are Invited! The First Presbyterian Church, as part of its Bicentennial Celebra on, is hos ng a variety of events during Today is an illustrated lecture tled America: Building in the Wilderness, by architect Charles Francis. In addi on to designing the new Ministry Center at First Presbyterian Church, Mr. Francis was the architect for the grand re-construc on of Saint Paul Church in Mr. Francis will be presen ng this Sunday, Feb 12 th at First Presbyterian Church at 2pm. As our neighbor directly across from Old Saint Paul Catholic Church, a study of the wonderful 1817 church for First Presbyterian will be interes ng and relevant to the construc on of the 1841 Old Saint Paul Church. Mr. Francis will discuss the historical architecture of First Presbyterian Church, examining the architectural style and influences in the historic Sanctuary building. The lecture will begin at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian on Sunday, February 12, First Presbyterian Church is located at New and Hancock Streets, across the lawn from Old Saint Paul. It's almost time for this years Backpack Blessings Build! Backpack Blessings was formed for the sole purpose of feeding hungry children in eastern North Carolina. Partnering with area churches and businesses to help students in our area who experience food insecurity in their homes. The next packing event will be at Garber Church on February 24 and 25. The packing sessions for this build will be: Friday night 6:00-8:00pm (Youth Build), Saturday morning 9:00-11:00am, Saturday afternoon 1:00-3:00pm We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend of fellowship and service! Please become involved. Contact the church office to sign up to help. WEDNESDAY MORNING 9:00AM SCHOOL MASS The School children s choir and homilies adapted for young persons are much appreciated. We welcome home-schooled children as a shared community for Catholic educa on. All are welcome! Join us! UPCOMING MINISTRY FAIR Volunteers are needed to help with the planning of the upcoming Ministry Fair Weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity to help link parishioners with the many volunteer opportuni es at Saint Paul. Please contact Dan Doban at dobanten@gmail.com or (724) for more info - or - HelpUsHelp@spccnb.org John Paul II Catholic High School is now enrolling! The school year is right around the corner. Now is the me to schedule your tour and placement test at JPII! John Paul II Catholic High School develops the mind, body and spirit by providing excellence in high school educa on in an environment of faith, knowledge, leadership and service. Contact Mrs. Debra Sommer at (252) or admissions@jp2highschool.com for more informa on SACRAMENT SCHEDULE Reconcilia on: Thursdays 10:45-11:45am; Saturday 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment Bap sm Classes: Second Wednesday Evening of the Month - First me parents must a end Bap smal Prepara on Classes. Please call the church office to register. First Communion/Confirma on: Please call Marriages: Contact Parish Office - 6 month advance no ce is required Anoin ng of the Sick: Contact the Office at Funerals: Call or funeral@spccnb.org OLIVE BRANCH STORE & LENDING LIBRARY We s ll have a few 2017 Sunday Missals but you d be er hurry! We also have some wonderful items that would make great gi s for Valen ne s Day. Our Clearance Sale Table is a big hit! Deals this good won t last long. Nothing is over $7 and new markdowns have been added. Come in soon! We need you! Volunteer with us in 2017 it s fun and just requires a couple of your hours a month. Open Sun. 9 1 & Wed in the Family Life Center. All proceeds benefit St. Paul Catholic Church.

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