SAINT PAUL PARISH Harvard square EST. 1875 ST. PAUL CHURCH (Corner of Bow and Arrow Streets) Parish Center 29 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 (617) 491-8400 FAX (617) 354-7092 www.stpaulparish.org Rev. William T. Kelly, S.T.D. Pastor and Senior Chaplain frkellystpaulparish@gmail.com Rev. Mark W. Murphy Undergraduate Chaplain and Parochial Vicar harvardpriest@gmail.com Rev. George S. Salzmann, O.S.F.S. Graduate Chaplain gsalzmann@fas.harvard.edu ~~ HARVARD CATHOLIC CENTER (617) 868-6585 www.stpaulparish.org/ gradprofessional.html graduate news www.harvardcatholic.org undergraduate news ~~ ST PAUL S CHOIR SCHOOL (617) 868-8658 www.stpaulchoirschool.com Mass for the Lord's Day Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:00 am Daily Mass Monday - Friday: 8:00 am, 12:l0 pm Saturday - 9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday after the 8:00 am Mass until noon in the Parish Chapel Vespers Tuesday and Wednesday - 6:00 pm (Chapel) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00-4:30 pm ~ Or by appointment Upper Church Reconciliation Room New Parishioners Welcome to Saint Paul Parish! To register, please fill out a registration card available in the church vestibule, the pews or at the parish office. July 24, 2016 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.
Saint Paul Church PARISH AND SCHOOL STAFF ST. PAUL CHURCH Rev. William T. Kelly, S.T.D., PASTOR Rev. Mark W. Murphy, PAROCHIAL VICAR Mr. Thomas Hogan, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Ms. Patty Lee, DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Mrs. Nancy Nicolaou, ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Mr. John Robinson, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC HARVARD CATHOLIC CENTER Rev. William T. Kelly, S.T.D., SENIOR CHAPLAIN Rev. George S. Salzmann, O.S.F.S., GRADUATE CHAPLAIN Rev. Mark W. Murphy, UNDERGRADUATE CHAPLAIN Ms. Heather Angell, EARTHEN VESSELS DIRECTOR Mr. Doug Zack, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Ms. Carol Sardo, ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE ST. PAUL S CHOIR SCHOOL Dr. Michael Lescault, HEADMASTER Mr. John Robinson, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mrs. Dianne Flaherty, OFFICE MANAGER Mrs. Dawn Gromczynski, DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Dr. Jonathan Wessler, ASSISTANT ORGANIST Mr. Forrest Eimold, ORGAN SCHOLAR Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for July Cambridge, Massachusetts LITURGICAL CALENDAR Sunday, July 24, 2016: The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am The People of the Parish Intention 9:30am Memorial: The Angelo Anguria Family Monday, 25: Saint James 12:10pm Memorial: Zunilda Aoki & Beatriz Gallo Tuesday, 26: Saint Joachim & Saint Anne Friday, 29: Saint Martha Saturday, 30: Saint Peter Chrysologus Sunday, July 31, 2016: The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." - Luke 11:9-10 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) The parish is always ready to receive adults into the process of preparation for baptism or reception into Full Communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Please call Patty Lee at pattycl@hotmail.com (617) 491-8400 ext. 304 for an appointment. INFANT BAPTISM & INITIATION OF CHILDREN Inquire at the parish office or call (617) 491-8400. Universal That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Evangelization That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry in the Church should make an appointment to see one of the priests as far in advance as possible (at least six months). PARISH FOOD PANTRY Non-perishable food is received before every Mass for the pantry, which is open Saturdays from 11:00am to 11:30am. CHURCH ACCESS FOR THE DISABLED Take elevator from the Parish Center Lobby at 29 Mount Auburn Street. Restrooms, handicapped accessible, are located on 1 st & 2 nd floors of the Parish Center. PARKING FOR MASS ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY Free parking at the Cowperthwaite Garage is available by permit only for those attending Mass on weekends only.
Friends, THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Have you heard tell of the Anglican vicar of an earlier era who spent most of his time away hunting? Concerned that the bishop might visit and find him out, he'd the cunning to name his horse "Ministry." Thus when the bishop came by, his housekeeper could tell his lordship that the vicar was away - "on Ministry." George Basil Cardinal Hume when told of this exhibited the practical spiritual wisdom one would expect of an English Benedictine. "Perhaps he should go away - on Retreat!" Every week God reminds us to take a break for life, prayer, family, friends and - above all - God. Our year needs a bump in it as well, to rouse us out of our ruts. I hope you give yourself permission to "be" by going away (even if only with a horseless carriage)... "on Vacation!" Our grad students and young professionals do that monthly by the Days Away that Alex Angstrom sponsors. This past week they were at Fenway Park and heard the St. Paul's Choir boys sing and saw the Red Sox win (surely the best of both worlds!) They've gotten away to the MFA and DeCordova museums, to Walden Pond and Marblehead beach, and apple-picking in season. I pray that if you can't afford a vacation you can at least allow yourself a Break! Our wild turkey has recently taken Cardinal Hume's advice to heart, barging past Fr. Kelly into our summer chapel (then unfortunately to his normal roost atop my car.) News breaking from the digital world is that our St. Paul's wall crucifix on Mt. Auburn Street is a popular Pokéman- Go site. May God's good news in Christ encourage you amid the challenges afloat in life, work and world. God Love You! Fr. George Salzmann OSFS JULY 24 ~ SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME It s all about relationships. God was no stranger to Abraham. Abraham s faithfulness and closeness to the Lord made him comfortable enough to bargain back and forth. This conversation wouldn t happen between strangers. Now, look at what Jesus tells us, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Keep the lines of communication open between you and God through daily prayer. Prayer, and frequent confession and Eucharist will deepen your relationship with Jesus. SUMMER CHAPEL AT ST. PAUL S The Summer Chapel in DiGiovanni Hall is now officially open through Sunday, August 28. Except for the 9:30 and 11:00 AM Masses, all weekday and weekend Masses are celebrated in DiGiovanni Hall for the summer. GOING AWAY THIS SUMMER? All of us at St. Paul s hope that you have a restful and enjoyable summer vacation! As you head off from Harvard Square, please be sure to remember St. Paul s during the summer months. Although a more relaxed pace takes over, the good work of proclaiming Jesus Christ very much continues here the sacraments are celebrated, the outreach continues in a variety of forms, visitors are welcomed and year-round parishioners are in and out, and yes, the regular expenses continue even in the summer. Your weekly offertory contribution is of great help during the summer while you are away you can set a recurring gift through our on-line giving portal on the parish web site or by using the Giving-Kiosk in the vestibule of the church. Thank you for remembering St. Paul s while you are away! PILGRIMAGE TO THE CATHERDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Join us for part or all of this Jubilee pilgrimage from St. Paul's Parish to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. At the cathedral, Professor Chip Piatti will be giving a tour of the Cathedral, and we will all walk through the Holy Door of Mercy together. Schedule is as follows: 9:00am Mass at St. Paul's Parish - DiGiovanni Hall 9:30am Take public transportation together to the Cathedral 11:00am -12:15pm Tour of Cathedral and Holy Doors of Mercy 12:15pm -12:45pm Prayer in Blessed Sacrament Chapel 12:45pm Lunch and/or snack at nearby café 2:00pm Travel back to Cambridge together This event is free & open to the public, registration is required. To register, contact pattycl@hotmail.com or 617-491-8400 with your name and number of guests.
JULY 24, 2016 CHECK OUT WHAT S HAPPENING AT ST. PAUL S FOOD PANTRY The food pantry has been fortunate over the past few weeks to receive some delicious but usually expensive seasonal produce such as cherries and summer squash. In addition, our new partnership with Hi-Rise Bread Company once a month treats our guests to some amazing bread. Our most needed items at the moment are cereal, coffee, juice, crackers, peanut butter, and mayonnaise (to go with all of the tuna that we give out). Thank you to all who help to keep the shelves stocked each week as well as those who give their time as volunteers. ST. PAUL S GIVING KIOSK Don t forget about the St. Paul s Giving Kiosk - located in the vestibule! The device offers parishioners, and visitors, a means by which to make offertory donations via credit card. All donations made through the kiosk are credited to parishioner accounts. Check it out today! MASS INTENTIONS AT ST. PAUL S You are reminded that Intentions for daily and weekend Masses are being accepted. Masses may be offered to remember those who have died, for those who are ill, as well as in thanksgiving for a birthday, anniversary or for a special intention. Please contact the Parish Office during the week for more details and to reserve a particular Mass. SANCTUARY LAMP The Sanctuary Lamp, which burns for eight days and nights at the tabernacle, symbolizes the presence of Christ and marks the boundaries of holy space in the Church. If you are interested in learning how to donate a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one, please contact Nancy Nicolaou at (617) 491-8400 ext. 303. CENTERING PRAYER GROUP The Centering prayer group meets on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm in Room 202. Our meetings include lectio divina or readings from Fr. Keating or the Christian mystics, followed by a period of centering prayer. We are currently reading Henry Nouwen's Life of the Beloved. Readings are provided. All are welcome. For info, contact Susan or Janice at stpaulcentering@gmail.com. CARING FOR THE SOUL Caring for the Soul meets on the first Monday of the month at 5:30pm in Room 202. Caring for the Soul supports those whose lives have been affected by mental illness, and is working to make our religious communities places of compassion, healing and acceptance. All are welcome. Group leader is Dr. Nancy Kehoe, RSCI. PARISH SUPPORT AND FINANCES Our Offertory this weekend, July 23/24 has one collection, our regular Parish Support. Thank you for your gen- Prior Offertory: July 16/17 $4,111.00 FYTD Total: $12,767.00 LOCAL PARISH SUMMER EVENING MASS TIMES The St. Paul Parish 5:00pm University Community Mass will resume in the fall, but area parishes do offer Sunday evening liturgies: -St. Anthony s Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston at 5:30pm -St. Francis Chapel, 800 Boylston Street, Boston at 5:30pm -The Paulist Center, 5 Park Street, Boston at 6:00pm A KISS OF MERCY APOSTOLATE FOR HEALING FROM ABORTION To be recited after kissing a baby, a child or an image of the Baby Jesus: Jesus, I trust in You. With my kiss, convert, heal and reconcile to the Father one soul wounded by abortion. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee www.kissofmercy.org I CAME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY JOHN 10:10 PRAYER MINISTRY For babies, little ones and families www.john1010abundantlife.blogspot.com Submit prayer requests to: john1010abundantlife@gmail.com
HARVARD CATHOLIC CENTER STUDENT NEWS The 5:00 PM University Community Mass is suspended for the summer. HBS and HLS Masses are suspended for the summer. GRAD STUDENTS, POST DOCS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DANCING IN THE DARK: BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE 2016 Saturday, July 23, 7:45pm - 11:00pm, Boston Harbor Its' time to get on a boat in Boston Harbor with a bunch of other young Catholics and wow the city with our moves from afar. Join young adults from St.Cecilia, St. Clement, the Paulist Center, St. Paul, and other parishes in Boston on a boat cruise. Details and tickets at stcecilia.eventbrite.com. HCC FILM NIGHT Friday, July 29 at 7:00 PM Student Lounge - 29 Mount Auburn Street Bicycle thief Come join fellow graduate students and young professionals in the newly-renovated student lounge to watch films both new and classic on the last Friday of each month! Refreshments (including popcorn) served! Aaron Caballero: aaronmichaelcaballero@gmail.com Future dates: August 26, September 30 EX LIBRIS: BOOK GROUP The Lives and Writings of the Saints WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 at 7:00 PM Multimedia Room, 2nd Floor 29 Mount Auburn Street Join us for an informal discussion of an excerpt of St. Therese of Lisieux s Story of a Soul, which can be found at http://tinyurl.com/storysoul. You are warmly welcome even if you aren t able to read the excerpts ahead of time. This event is held on the second (2nd) Wednesday of each month. elizabeth.y.choe@gmail.com Future date: September 14 DAYS AWAY! SATURDAY, August 20 Time to be determined Theatre@First, Somerville, MA Our very own Film Night host, Aaron Caballero, is performing in Theatre@First's production of "Spanish Tragedy" by Thomas Kyd. More details to follow so watch this space to support local community theatre AND a budding acting career. GRAD STUDENTS, POST DOCS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DINNER THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 7:00 PM GATHER; 7:30 PM DINE Student Lounge - 29 Mount Auburn Street No need to RSVP just bring $5. Future date: September 22 GRAD PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE GROUP: VERBUM DEI Every Sunday, 12:15pm (after 11:00am Mass) HCC, Student Lounge 20 Arrow St. or 29 Mount Auburn St. Grad students and young professionals gather each Sunday to read and reflect on the Sunday readings and to share and pray about finding God in everyday life. NOTE: Verbum Dei will begin at 12:15pm (instead of 12:30pm) throughout the summer session to accommodate the shorter 11:00am Mass duration. alex.angstrom@gmail.com Did you know that the Harvard Catholic Center sends out a weekly e-bulletin of events, liturgies, discussion groups, volunteer opportunities, and more? Sign up through info@harvardcatholic.org Thank you for staying connected.