Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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1 Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6, 2019 All are welcome! WEEKEND MASSES Oh Come, Saturday Let us Masses Adore Him! Every Wednesday 8:30am Mass and Friday (Morning Prayer and Benediction 8:10am) Saturday Vigil Masses 5:30pm Missa em Português: 7:30pm Sunday Masses 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30 pm, 5:30pm Misa en Español: 2:00pm WEEKDAY MASSES Monday to Friday 7:30am and 12:15pm First Friday Mass 7:30pm Third Friday Mass 7:30pm *Fourth Friday Mass 7:30pm * (en Español) Reconciliation (Confession) Monday to Friday 11:30am - Noon Saturdays 10:00am and 4:00pm or upon request Eucharistic Adoration Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 8:30pm Compline & Benediction Friday 8:00am to Saturday 8:30am Mass "Formed by Word and Sacrament, we, the people of St. Paul Catholic Church, are a Spirit-led, Eucharist-centered, vibrant multicultural Christian community of faith, living our love for God and neighbor while growing together as disciples of Christ." Morning Prayer Monday - Friday 7:10am Saturday 8:10am Anointing of the Sick Every Second Saturday of the Month at 8:30am Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Website: Contact us at: info@stpaulchurch.com

2 Page 2 We re here to serve you! St. Paul Catholic Church N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, Florida (813) Questions? Please send to: info@stpaulchurch.com Clergy Fr. Bill Swengros Pastor Fr. George Gyasi Parochial Vicar Fr. Robert Romaine Parochial Vicar Deacon Carlos Celaya RCIA Deacon Ray Dever Mental Health Support Deacon Frank Henriquez Young Adult Ministry Faith Formation Carmen Cayon Maria Mendez Sonia Eberhardt Theresa Adams Stephen Watkins Maria Costa Sr. Theresa Betz Silvia Rivera Preschool Abbie Johnson Mindy Geer Liturgy Elizabeth Hays Mary Gant Parish Support Michael Maloney Barbara Gray Laurie Erickson Sam Mathai Charles Yezak Tina Bubb Director Baptism and FORMED Coordinator K-5 Faith Formation Coordinator, 1 st Holy Communion Prep Middle School Minister (Confirmation) High School Minister RCIA, Marriage Prep, Adult Confirmation, Quinceañeras Spiritual Direction Religious Education Assistant (Records) Director Assistant Director Liturgist, Bereavement Minister Music Director Parish Manager Pastoral Administrative Assistant (Scheduling) Director of Ministries Maintenance Director of Communications Finance Office Our Vision Statement: Growing Together as Disciples of Christ. Ash Wednesday My Dear Friends, Whether you are joining us today for the first time or have been active in our parish family for years, know that you are most welcome and it is a great joy and blessing to serve as your pastor. If you have any questions or concerns about the parish or our faith, please be sure to see me, Fr. Bob, Fr. George, Sr. Theresa, or one of our deacons. We are here for you! Today we are invited by the Lord to join Him in the wilderness of Lent for a 40 day period of prayer, fasting and works of charity. It is a time of forgiveness and renewal; purification and enlightenment; and dying and rising...as we open our hearts to the merciful love of God. Through today s imposition of ashes, we are reminded that we are merely dust and unto dust we shall all return. Life is transitory. We are called to Repent and believe in the Gospels. Forgiveness and renewal is the hallmark of our journey. Today we recall the Four Last Things: one day we shall all die, on that day we shall be judged, and that there is a Heaven and a Hell. We are called to prepare for the day when we will meet our Creator by following His will: to love God with all our hearts, souls, mind, and strength, and share His love and mercy with our neighbor, especially those most in need. This Lent offers wonderful opportunities for us all to experience God s forgiveness and renewal. Take time to read this bulletin and make note of those events you would like to attend. If you didn t receive a copy of our Lenten Highlights, they are available in the narthex. Of course our website is also an excellent resource for parish events and other opportunities to grow in faith. One of the highlights of this year s season will be our Lenten Mission by Fr. Larry Richards, Monday through Thursday evening, March 25-28, beginning at 7pm. Fr. Larry is a gifted speaker, writer, and evangelist. He promises both to capture your interest and help you grow closer to the Lord! Please invite your family and friends to join you! Lent is a time of renewal through prayer, fasting, acts of mercy and love. May God bless you throughout these 40 days and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Growing courageously in Christ, Fr. Bill Swengros Pastor

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4 Page 4 Lent PRAYER ON ASH WEDNESDAY O Jesus, in honor of the forty days you spent in the desert praying and fasting, we begin this season of Lent. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter. Traditions During Lent and Holy Week Alleluia Sunday (Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday): This is the last day when the Alleluia is pronounced or sung preceding the Gospel. It will not be heard again until the Easter Vigil. Attend Mass on Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent): This is the day when we receive ashes on the forehead. This custom reminds us of death and the necessity of penance and contrition. Stations of the Cross: This exercise of Christian piety can be traced back to the 4 th century. The devotion is practiced in pious imitation of the pilgrims who traveled to the Holy Land to visit the places hallowed by Christ s suffering. Each station or stop is a halting pace at which the soul of the onlooker is moved to sorrowful contemplation. Almsgiving: Material or financial assistance given to a needy person or cause, prompted by Christian charity. Almsgiving is recognized by the Church as one of the principal forms of penance. During Lent, family or individual participation in Operation Rice Bowl or making contributions to the St. Vincent de Paul poor box located in the church would be examples of this practice. Reception of the Sacrament of Penance: A precept of the Church obliges the faithful guilty of grave sin to confess at least once a year. The Church favors more frequent reception of the sacrament not only for the reconciliation of persons guilty of serious sins but also for the reasons of devotion. Devotional confession...in which venial sins or previously forgiven sins are confessed. Liturgical Colors: Violet vestments are used during Lent to symbolize penance except on the Fourth Sunday of Lent or Laetare Sunday when rose vestments may be used to mark the halfway point and a respite in the penitential season. Easter Duty: The serious obligation binding Catholics of Roman Rite to receive the Eucharist during the Easter season, from the first Sunday of Lent to and including Trinity Sunday. During this holy time of sacrifice, payer and good works may we prepare our hearts, our souls, our minds and bodies for the greatest feast in the Church, the feast of Your Resurrection. May we follow in Your footsteps as we journey with you to Jerusalem. At each Mass that we participate in during this Lent, may we be reminded of the Last Supper and Your gift of Eucharist. May we continue with You to Calvary, accepting the crosses that are given to us each day. May we stay with Your Mother Mary as she stands by Your Cross. We ask You to forgive us our sins and thank You for the sacrifice You have made for us. Grant us, O God, the perseverance to strive each day of this holy season of Lent To become better Christians. May our preparation for Easter make us one with the Risen Christ on Easter and every day of our lives. Amen. Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the early Church, the purpose behind the custom of self-denial is not punishment; it is to simplify our lifestyles so that we create certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God s continued call to conversion and holiness. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

5 Upcoming Events Page Page 55 LENTEN FOOD DRIVE March 9 th & 10 th March 16 th & 17 th It s almost time for St. Paul s 4 th annual Lenten Food Drive! Last year 806 bags of groceries were donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry by our extremely generous parishioners! This year, empty grocery bags with an attached wish list will be available after all Masses on March 9 th & 10th for anyone who would like to donate. Communal Penance Service Tuesday, April 9 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm Come experience the mercy of God as we celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) with a dozen of our area priests. Volunteers are needed on March 16 th & 17th after all Masses to help sort through the returned bags of food. If you would like to volunteer to sort food, please come to Family Center Section 3 after you attend Mass. Thank you! St. Vincent de Paul Society Passport to Holiness The Sacred Triduum commemorates the central mystery of our faith...the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beginning on Thursday evening, with the Mass of the Lord s Supper, continuing through Good Friday s Passion of the Lord to the great Easter Vigil, it is the celebration of the gift of our redemption through Jesus Christ. As in year s past, our children are invited to attend all three liturgies - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter and have their Passports to Holiness signed by a member of the clergy or parish staff. At the close of the year, they will have a bowling party with Father Bill Swengros!

6 Page 6 Holy Week Schedule Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion You are invited to bring a palm, olive, or oak branch from home to welcome the Lord into your hearts! The Liturgy begins with the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem led by our children and continues with the reading of the Passion. We then continue with the Eucharist. Come early and bring a friend! (Después de la Misa de 2pm, estás invitado a compartir " Tapas con Jesús!") Monday, April 15 Seder Supper Have you ever wondered where the Mass comes from? The Seder Supper is a wonderful way to celebrate our rich Jewish heritage as we prepare to commemorate the Last Supper this Thursday. It begins at 6:30 pm in the Family Center. Seating is limited so reserve your tickets early! Contact the Parish Office for reservations at (813) Tuesday, April 16 Chrism Mass All the priests of the diocese will gather with Bishop Parkes to celebrate the Chrism Mass and recommit themselves to the priesthood at 11:30am in the Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. Through an invocation of the Holy Spirit, the Bishop will consecrate Sacred Chrism and bless the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick used in our parish throughout the year. You are most welcome. Wednesday, April 17 Via Crucis The central mystery of our faith is the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord. Please join us at 7:00pm for a special Stations of the Cross hosted by Amor de Jesus Grupo de Oraçión. A bilingual program is provided. We will begin in the Santo Niño Shrine and process on our beautiful Peace Path, remembering the supreme sacrifice Christ made for our salvation. Please come for a very powerful evening of prayer! The Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday, April 18 Mass of the Lord s Supper The day starts with Morning Prayer at 7:10am. In accord with ancient tradition, there will be NO Mass at 7:30am nor 12:15pm and no Eucharistic Adoration during the day. In the evening, the Sacred Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00pm. It is a powerful commemoration of the Last Supper with the washing of feet. Afterwards, the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist will be reserved in our Chapel of Repose in the Family Center until midnight. Won t you please come, stay awake, and share some quality prayer time with the Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane? Visita Iglesia. Traditionally, many people visit churches this evening, seeking to adore the Eucharistic Lord. We will visit three, beginning and concluding at St. Paul. This is a wonderful way to join the Lord in prayer in the "Garden of Gethsemene." For more information, contact Deacon Frank or our youth minister Stephen Watkins at (813) Good Friday, April 19 Passion of the Lord Today, we reflect on the sacrifice Christ made for our salvation. According to the Church's ancient tradition, the Sacraments are not celebrated today or tomorrow and there is no Eucharistic Adoration. Today is a day of fast and abstinence. 7:10am Noon 2:30pm 3:00pm pray 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 9:00pm Morning Prayer Stations of the Cross hosted by the youth of St. Paul Fr. Bill will begin our nine day Novena to Divine Mercy Celebration of the Lord's Passion. After the proclamation of the Passion Narrative, we will for the needs of the world and then venerate the Cross as the instrument of our salvation. There will be a Communion Service. NOTE: There will NOT be a Lenten Dinner this evening. Celebración de la Pasión del Señor en español. Celebration of the Lord's Passion. We will again celebrate the powerful service for those who were unable to attend earlier. The Gospel Passion Story will be sung by our wonderful 10:45 choir. Celebração da Paixão do Senhor no Centro de Familia em português. Via Dolorosa. This is a special trilingual Stations of the Cross around our Peace Path. Please come and bring a candle or flashlight. Holy Saturday, April 20 Easter Vigil Today, the Church waits at the Lord's tomb, meditating on His suffering and death. 8:30am Preparation Rites for those to be received into the Church at tonight s Easter Vigil. 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 and under. This event is one you won't want to miss! See the bulletin for more information. 11:00am Fr. Bill will bless your Easter Food and Baskets in the Family Center. Bring your traditional Easter foods to be blessed. 3:00pm Please join us in the Santo Niño Shrine for the 2 nd day of our Novena to Divine Mercy. 8:00pm Join us as we celebrate the great Easter Vigil - the"night of nights," as we welcome our Elect into the Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion! All are welcome! Todos son bienvenidos! Todos são bem-vindos!

7 Courageously Living the Gospel! Page 7 Easter Sunday Mass Schedule Sunday, April 21st Please come and share our Easter joy! 6:00am Sunrise Mass in the Church* 7:30am Mass in the Church 9:00am Masses in the Church and Family Center* 10:45am Masses in the Church and Family Center 12:30pm Mass in the Church 12:30pm Misa em português no Centro de Familia* 2:00pm Misa en español en el Iglesia con la procesión de las flores! 3:30pm Divine Mercy Novena in the Church after the Spanish Mass* 5:30 pm Life Teen Mass in the Church* * = Masses have a bit more elbow room available Masses in the early morning and Family Center will be incense free Priests of St. Paul Catholic Church (l to r) Father George Gyasi, Father Bill Swengros (Pastor), and Father Bob Romaine St. Paul Parish Mission Prayer Holy Father, great God of love and mercy, You have surrendered everything for love of us. May we learn to surrender everything for love of You. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit StPaulChurch.com that we may do Your will and not our own. Help us to love You above all things and to love Your people the way You have commanded us. Quiet our minds and hearts that we may be open to the gift of Your truth, and grant that our Parish Mission may be: Grupo de Oración Amor de Jesus proudly presents ViA Crucis wednesday, April 17 7:00 pm a time of Grace for all, a time of growth for the young, a time of refreshment for the old, a time of renewal for families, a time of healing for the broken, a time of joy for the sorrowing, a time of challenge for the complacent, a time of forgiveness for the sinner, a time of strength for the holy, a time of homecoming for all who have been away. We beg You these things, Holy Father, in Jesus name. Amen. The next Men s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Sat., March 16 from 8:30am - 11:30am. Please meet in the Chapel for Mass at 8:30am. Afterwards, we will have breakfast in the Family Center followed by prayer and a religious video.

8 Page 8 Faith Formation Baptism Baptism incorporates us into the life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the world. Faith Formation Registration If your child is not currently attending a Catholic School, he and/or she should be registered in our parish s Religious Education Program. Early Bird registration for year begins this weekend after all Masses. Enjoy $10 off each child s registration if paid before April 1 and reserve your child s spot for next year. If your child is over the age of 7 and has not started preparing for First Communion or is over the age of 13 and has not started to prepare for Confirmation, please contact us! We can help you begin the preparation. It is not too late to inquire about Faith Formation! For more information, call our office at: God reaches out to us in all kinds of ways. The desire in your heart to baptize your child is one of them. The promises you make for your child on this day will begin to form your child into a faithful follower of Christ. The day of baptism is not only the beginning of this journey but also a life changing event! The Sacrament of Baptism at St. Paul Catholic Church takes place on the first three Saturdays of every month in English and the fourth Saturday of every month in Spanish. If your child needs to be baptized, please call our Baptismal Coordinator, Maria Mendez, at or by at mmendez@stpaulchurch.com. Parents and Godparents will be asked to attend a baptismal preparation class. Young Families of Faith! Come and check out our parish nursery for children ages one to three. While parents attend the 5:30pm Vigil Mass on Saturdays or the 9:00am or 10:45am Masses on Sundays, the quality staff at the St. Paul Nursery offers exceptional care for your little ones. No need to sign-up! Just visit us at the end of the north hallway in the church building. For more information, contact Maria Mendez, at or via at mmendez@stpaulchurch.com. UPCOMING YOUTH RETREATS Camping Retreat at Camp Good Counsel: 3/29-3/31 Panama Mission: 6/5-6/12 Good Samaritan Project: 6/24-6/29 Steubenville Orlando: 7/19-7/21 For information on these aforementioned retreats, please contact Stephen Watkins at: swatkins@stpaulchurch.com Are you curious about the Catholic Faith or have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program is just for you! You are invited to our casual meetings where we will: Present and discuss the basic principles of the Catholic Faith Answer any questions about the Catholic Church Meetings will be held in the Parish Center, room G on: March 13, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 5, and June 19, Questions? Please contact Maria Costa at mcosta@stpaulchurch.com Planning on getting married? Congratulations!!! But, don t forget that the success to a great marriage starts with a great preparation. Like for the reception of any sacrament, you need to prepare spiritually, not only for the wedding but most important, for your married life together. The Church requires at least six months of marriage preparation. Are you civilly married but never had your marriage blessed in the Church? This process of having the civil marriage recognized by the Church is known as Convalidation. It is usually easy and it helps couples to live their faith more fully especially when parents want their kids to receive the Sacraments in the Catholic Church. It sets for them a good example. For help, contact Maria Costa at mcosta@stpaulchurch.com

9 St. Paul Catholic Preschool Page 9 We Still Have Openings for the upcoming School Year! Page 9 License # CHC Excellence in Catholic preschool education for over 35 years Greetings! My name is Abbie Johnson and I am the Director at St. Paul Catholic Preschool. I took the Director s position last March after teaching for several years within the Diocese of St. Petersburg. I am very excited to be here at, leading the youngest of Catholic School students to courageously live the Gospel! Half-Day Program 2 s Classes (MWF or T/TH) 8:15am - 11:30am 3 s Classes (MWF or M-F) 8:15am - 11:30am T/TH: 8:15am - 1:00pm 4 s Classes (M-F) 8:15am - 12:00pm Extended Day Program Available until 3:00pm M-F Each day our teachers work hard to provide the most hands-on and innovative academic curriculum which is infused with our Catholic Faith. We learn about serving others in our community through service projects such as the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and Advent Angels, a program that provide toys to the children of migrant families in Wimauma. Our preschool proudly holds the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, which require us to meet or exceed the highest standards within early childhood education. Catholic Schools are special because they create a loving, educational and faith-based family. Many of our teachers have chosen to send their children to Catholic Schools in the area, including Mother Theresa of Calcutta, Tampa Catholic, Jesuit and Academy of Holy Names. I am a proud parent of two Catholic School Students who attend Nativity Catholic School in Brandon. My husband and I have never been happier than when we made the decision to enroll them in a Catholic School. If you would like more information on how your family can join our amazing Catholic School, please take a few minutes to stop by, call and/or us. We still have spots open for the upcoming school year. We are happy to help you in your decision- making for the future education of your children. Even if you no longer have pre-school aged children, please consider supporting us through donations to our scholarship program. On behalf of all of us that have the opportunity of working with you and your children in our school, I want to thank you for your trust and support. God Bless! Abbie Johnson, Director Staff Positions Open for School Year Do you have a passion for working with children? St. Paul Catholic Preschool has a few staff openings, as well as a need for substitute teachers. Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, desired. Part-time positions only. If you are interested please send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Abbie Johnson at director@stpaulchurch.com. Contact us! Office: (813) preschool@stpaulchurch.com

10 Page 10 Ash Wednesday Comunidad Hispana Bienvenidos Todos! A aquellos que nos visitan por primera vez les damos la mas cordial bienvenida a St. Paul. Nos gustaría mucho que se registraran en nuestra parroquia y hagan de éste su hogar espiritual. Para encontrar mas información sobre los ministerios en nuestra parroquia por favor revise el boletín en Español que esta a su disposición a la entrada de la Iglesia. Contamos con Grupos de Oración, Coros, Dialogo Matrimonial, Estudio Bíblico, Cursillo, y muchos más en nuestro idioma! Les esperamos! hispanic@stpaulchurch.com Filipino Community We welcome all our brothers and sisters from the Philippines and all over the world who are visiting us and we hope you would make of St. Paul Parish your spiritual home. Please visit our Santo Niño Shrine adjacent to the church and join us for our Perpetual Novena to the Santo Niño Devotion and Rosary to our Blessed Mother every first Friday at 7:00pm. For information, please contact Susan and Ed Bilbao at (813) or via at filipino@stpaulchurch.com Indian Community We cordially invite you and your family to join us in celebrating the special Novena Prayer and Mass in honor of Our Lady of Good Health at St. Paul Catholic Church on Friday, March 15 at 7:00pm. Contact us via at: ourladyofgoodhealth@stpaulchurch.com *Novena will be celebrated every third Friday of each month (except for the month of April due to Good Friday Services) Comunidade Brasileira Feliz Natal e Bem-vindos a todos aqueles que nos visitam pela primeira vez, damos-lhe as mais cordiais boasvindas a St. Paul. Gostaríamos, se você se registrar em nossa paróquia e que faria a este o seu lar espiritual. Para encontrar mais informações sobre a Comunidade Portuguesa na nossa paróquia queira obter um boletim em português na entrada da igreja. Que a paz de Cristo esteja com você. brazilian@stpaulchurch.com WE ARE A COMMUNITY THAT PRAYS Each week people gather on our campus to pray. Listed below are some of our prayer groups: PRAYER GROUP DAY(S) & TIMES Eucharistic Adoration Monday through Thursday 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Rosary (in Church) Weekdays after the 7:30 am Mass Rosary and Prayer for Vocations (in Church) Weekdays before the 12:15 pm Mass Our Mother of Mercy Tuesdays after the 12:15 pm Mass Legion of Mary (español) Tuesdays at 7:30 pm La Familia (español) 2 nd Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Spiritual Mothers Thursdays after the 12:15 pm Mass Amor de Jesus Grupo de Oración (español) Thursdays at 7:30 pm Cenaculo de Maria Rosa Mistica (português) Thursdays Grupo Tercoo dos Homens (português) 3 rd Thursday at 7:40 pm 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration Friday 8:00 am - Saturday 8:30 am Rosary and Santo Niño Perpetual Novena 1st Fridays at 7:00 pm Sacred Heart Novena Mass 1st Fridays at 7:30 pm Nossa Senhora Da Rosa Mistica (português) 1 st, 3 rd, and 5 th Fridays at 8:00 pm Cursillo de Cristiandad (español) 2 nd Fridays of every other month Our Lady of Good Health Novena Mass 3 rd Fridays at 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena Saturdays after the 8:30 am Mass Anointing of the Sick 2 nd Saturday during the 8:30 am Mass Our Lady of Peñafrancia 4 th Saturday after the 8:30 am Mass Cenacles of Divine Mercy (eng, sp, port) Various times Fiat (English and español) Various times Please contact Laurie Erickson at (813) for more information

11 Ministries in Action! Page 11 MINISTRIES AT ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH At St. Paul Catholic Church, we are very blessed to have an incredible group of volunteers who bring life to the parish through their dedication and commitment to Ministry. As a large parish, we try to meet the needs of all of our parishioners through our Liturgical, Community Building, Service, Mercy, Religious Education and Formation Ministries. We currently have over 80 ministries to be of assistance to you or your loved ones. Be sure to check out a complete list of our ministries under the OUR PARISH tab at: SHAWLS OF HOPE MINISTRY: Inviting all knitters and crocheters to create shawls and baby blankets as a source of comfort and prayer. Next meeting is Friday, March 8 at 10:00am in the Parish Center. Bereavement Ministry of St. Paul Our ministry offers God s healing love through emotional, physical, mental and spiritual comfort. Our next meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center, Room H. For more information, please contact Diana at: Counseling Services Offered by Dr. Pat Berne Please call (813) to make an appointment St. Francis of Assisi Ministry The St. Francis of Assisi Ministry is accepting prayer requests from those who are coping with the loss of a pet or struggling with their pet s illness. Please submit your prayer request to: st-francis-ministry@stpaulchurch.com Knights of Columbus Council WOMEN S CLOTHING & TOILETRIES DRIVE Saturday, March 30 th and Sunday, March 31 st In the Porticos After All Masses All clothing items must be new or gently used. Toiletries must be new and should be travel size. Acceptable items include: clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, hats, deodorants, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and soap. Legal Consultation and Referral Service Every Monday by appointment only Please call (813) Divorced and Separated Support Group This ministry provides caring support for both women and men experiencing separation or divorce. The group meets every Friday night at 7:30pm in the St. Paul Parish Center. You may come as often as you would like...every week, once a month or whenever it is convenient for you. No charges/no fees. All are welcome! For more information and to answer any questions, please call Don Hemke at (813) AA Meetings: Do you feel your life is out of control? Is Alcohol ruining your life? Help is here! Our parish is blessed to host weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every Wednesday at 8:15pm in the St Michael Building. For more information, call (813) May God bless you! Summer Mission Trip to PANAMA June 5-12, 2019 If you are a youth, young adult, medical doctor, physician s assistant, nurse or have a desire to be a missionary disciple, please join us! panamamission@stpaulchurch.com

12 Page 12 Easter Altar Flower Memorials Altar Flower Memorials A suggested donation of $10 per flower is now being accepted for Easter Altar Flower Memorials. During the Easter season, the names for the memorials will be displayed in the church. Please complete this form and return to the St. Paul Parish Office no later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Your name: Offering amount: Please be sure to print names clearly In memory of:

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