St. Paul Roman Parroquia San Pablo 920 South Second Street, Allentown, PA 18103 Phone: 610-797-9733 Fax: 610-797-9537 Bulletin Email: [email protected] www.StPaulRC.com APRIL 11, 2021 Schedule Daily Masses: (in Church) Monday-Saturday (except Tuesdays): 8:30am Mass in Eng- lish, Tuesdays: 5:30pm Mass in Spanish Weekend Masses: (in Church) Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Mass in English; 7:00pm Mass in Spanish Sunday: 8:00am Mass in English; 9:30am Spanish; 11:00am Bilingual; 1:00pm Mass in Spanish; 2:30pm Mass in Spanish Confessions: (in Church) Tuesdays at 5:00PM, Saturdays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration: (in Church) Fridays 3:00PM - 7:00PM (Additional Information on COVID-19 Safety Measures can be found on page 3 of the bulletin.)

Pastoral Team: Pastor/Párroco: Rev. Mullins Retired Priest /Sacerdote Jubilado: Msgr. Robert Biszek

Deacons: Cu Than Gary Granato ([email protected]) Diáconos: Roberto Reyes (484-619-8705); Jose DeCastro y Angelino Rodriguez

Parish Secretary/Secretaria: Mrs. Carmen Padilla Bulletin Secretary: Mrs. Patty Ickes Adult Education / RCIA: Deacon Gary Granato Educación de Adultos / RICA: Mr. Felix Pereira Youth Education / Catecismo: Mrs. Raysa Rodriguez 347-531- 4094

Mission Statement Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC is our Lord, God and Savior who cleanses, Direct Phone: 1-800-791-9209 nourishes and strengthens us poor sinners through His Holy Word and Sacraments, so that we may be united to Diocesan Office of Safe Environment: Him always and so we may imitate what we receive by Pamela J. Russo, M.S.W, M.S. sharing His Truth, Life and Mercy with our neighbor. Secretary, Youth Protection and Catholic Human Services P.O. Box F, Allentown, PA 18105-1538 Estado de la Misión 610-871-5200 ext. 2204 Jesús es nuestro Señor, Dios y Salvador que limpia, [email protected] nutre y fortalece, a nosotros pobres pecadores, a través de su Santa Palabra y los Sacramentos, para que podamos Diocesan Youth Protection Programs: estar unidos a Él siempre y así podemos imitar lo que www.allentowndiocese.org/the-diocese/youth-protection/ recibimos compartiendo su Verdad, Vida y Misericordia con nuestro prójimo. 1

Welcome to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church! CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: “That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, Catholic Grade School: (Pre-K - 8th Grade) so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our St. John Vianney Regional School: 610-435-8981 fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.” 210 North 18th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 —1 John 1:3 www.stjohnvianneyschool.org REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH Catholic High School: Our parish serves the flock living in the South Side of Allentown Central Catholic: 610-437-4601 Allentown. To help us meet your needs, please register at 301 North 4th Street, Allentown, PA 18102 the parish office Wednesday - Friday from 9:00am - www.acchs.info 5:00pm. Registration is required for those Catholics de- Catholic Colleges: siring to become a Godparent or Sponsor, as well as all DeSales University: (610) 282-1100 www.desales.edu those seeking the sacraments of , First Holy 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034 Communion, Confirmation or Marriage in our parish.

GODPARENT / SPONSOR LETTERS HOSPITAL CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS: Those seeking to serve as godparents for baptism or Sacred Heart, Allentown: Rev. John Hilferty (610-776-4771) sponsors for Confirmation are called to lead others to God by example. Members must have a record of con- Lehigh Valley, Cedar Crest: tributing to the parish (by envelopes, credit card, or elec- Fr. Kisaka (405-473-9262) tronic giving) and be registered in our parish for at least Lehigh Valley, 17th Street and St. Luke’s, Allentown: three months. Cathedral (610-433-6461) Good Shepherd, Allentown: Jesus says “Let the children come to me.”— Matt 19:14 Fr. Michael Mullins (610-797-9733) In baptism, we are cleansed of sins, united to Christ and His Church, and gain access to heaven. Do not delay St. Luke’s, Bethlehem: bringing this wondrous grace to your child. Please call Rev. Frans Berkhout (610-954-4774) (610-797-9733) to schedule a pre-baptismal interview Lehigh Valley, Muhlenberg: and bring the certificate of birth. Rev. Achilees Ayaton (484-884-2313) PENANCE / CONFESSION / RECONCILIATION

Jesus told Peter, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven, CATHOLIC SENIOR HOUSING & HEALTHCARE whose sins you retain are retained.”—John 20:21-23 1200 Spring Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Come receive God’s Mercy: Tuesdays at 5pm, Saturdays (610) 997-8409 www.cshhcs.org from 3pm-4:30pm in the Church, or by appointment.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION Jesus says “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood CATHOLIC CEMETERIES has eternal life.”—John 6:50-58. Before one can enter Resurrection Cemetery, West Allentown: 610-395-3819 547 Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106 into this intimate union, one must receive instruction through Catholic School, CCD or RCIA program and be Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem: 610-866-2372 clean from grave sin. 2575 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18017

CONFIRMATION The Apostles Peter and John prayed and layed hands on VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR them that they may receive the Holy Spirit— Acts 8:14-17 The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone Receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit after prayer and who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, dea- instruction through Catholic School, CCD or RCIA pro- con, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Par- gram. ents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse MARRIAGE are invited and encouraged to contact the Diocese of In this sacrament, God unites man and woman in a sa- Allentown for more information about this program. The cred life-long commitment and gives them the grace to fullness of compassion should be extended to these vic- love as Christ loves the Church, in permanence, fidelity tims by the Church. and fruitfulness. We are dedicated to helping our mem- VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR bers have a memorable wedding, but more importantly, a blessed life-long marriage. Contact a Priest to begin the DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 791-9209 To learn more about the Diocese of Allentown’s Youth instruction at least six months in advance of the wedding. Protection Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, and Code of ANOINTING OF THE SICK Conduct, please visit www.allentowndiocese.org and “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the priests of click on “Youth Protection”. the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in CATHOLIC BISHOP ABUSE REPORTING SERVICE the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will If you have an allegation of abuse against a bishop, please make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.” contact the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service at —James 5:14-15. Contact the priest to schedule an www.ReportBishopAbuse.org or by calling 800-276-1562. anointing. 2

St. Paul Church — COVID-19 Update:

Beginning on Monday, June 29, 2020, the feast of Thank you to all who helped to make the Easter celebration Peter & Paul, we entered the Green Phase. glorious. Congratulations to all who received baptism, Confir- However, COVID-19 is still a serious threat, so our mation, and First Holy Communion during the Easter Vigil last Bishop has continued to suspend the obligation to at- week. It reveals how God's Mercy continues to flow over us tend Mass on Sundays. We will still live-stream the and reach out to others. The mercy of God is inexhaustible. Masses on the internet through Facebook: God pours forth the fullness of His love upon us from His Sa- https://www.facebook.com/sprccallentownpa. cred Heart. In the image of the Divine Mercy, red and white rays of light (Blood and water) pour forth from Christ's heart. Those who attend public Masses are to abide by the It is a symbol of how God washes us of our iniquity through following Safety Precautions: Baptism and fills us with His life in the Holy (the Body and Blood of our Lord). May we immerse ourselves and For those who are sick or have any symptoms (fever, our families in this grace that we may have eternal life. cough, difficulty breathing), stay at home or call your How to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (pray using rosary doctor. beads): For those who are healthy, without any symptoms: -Our Father... - Wear a Mask covering your nose and mouth, -Hail Mary... - Enter by the doors closest to the Baptismal Font, -Apostles Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Crea- - Use hand sanitizer, tor of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our - Maintain a safe social distance (6 feet or more) from Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Vir- gin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died anyone not in your household. and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he - The Maximum number of people in the Church at rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is any time is 250 seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there - The doors of the Church will be locked when we reach he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the our maximum limit. Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of - No one is permitted to gather before or after Mass saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. for conversations -At the beginning of each decade, pray: - Pews will be washed after each Mass with soap and "Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and water. Divinity of your dearly Beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in - There will be a limited Mass schedule to permit sani- atonement for our sins and those of the whole world." tizing Church after each Mass -On each smaller bead, pray: "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world." PA Vaccination Info: -After five decades, pray three times: www.health.pa.gov/topics/ "Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have diseasecoronavirus/Pages/Vaccine.aspx mercy on us and on the whole world." For the latest information regarding vac- -Final Prayer: "O blood and water that gushed forth from the cines, visit LVHN.org/vaccines or Heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us, I trust in you." SLHN.org/Covid-19.

St. Paul Church is OPEN for private prayer

every day from 8am-3pm. If you or someone you know has had an abortion, “be assured When people visit the church, they should keep a mini- that it is never too late to seek God’s forgiveness in the Sacra- mum distance of six feet from other people, and there ment of Reconciliation.”* Additionally, other confidential, com- should not be more than 125 people (250 beginning passionate help is available. Select “Find Help” from the menu June 29th) in the church at the same time. Sick people on www.hopeafterabortion.org to find the diocesan Project should stay home and call their doctor. Rachel Ministry near you. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activi- CONFESSIONS will continue in Church: ties *“Bridges of Mercy for Healing after Abortion” Saturdays 3:00 pm - 4:30pm www.usccb.org/bridges-of-mercy View our website for the latest information: We pray: May the infinite mercy of our divine Savior www.StPaulRC.com - Check out videos of St. Paul Mass reach all who are suffering from participation in & Devotions on our official Facebook page: abortion, and transform them by His forgiveness, https://www.facebook.com/sprccallentownpa healing, and peace. 3

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS: Learn and Live the Mass MONDAY, April 12th (Compendium of CCC) 8:30AM Robert Bartkowiak #28 "What are the characteristics of faith? Faith is the supernatural virtue which is necessary for salva- TUESDAY, April 13th tion. It is a free gift of God and is accessible to all who hum- 5:30PM(Span.) Maria Maximina Quintero bly seek it. The act of faith is a human act, that is, an act of Jerez the intellect of a person - prompted by the will moved by God - who freely assents to divine truth. Faith is WEDNESDAY, April 14th also certain because it is founded on the Word of God; 8:30AM Eduardo Rodriguez it works “through charity” (Galatians 5:6); and it continually grows through listening to the Word of God and through THURSDAY, April 15th prayer. It is, even now, a foretaste of the joys of heaven." 8:30AM Daniel Kozar #29 "Why is there no contradiction between faith and science? FRIDAY, April 16th Though faith is above reason, there can never be a contra- 8:30AM Robert Bartkowiak diction between faith and science because both originate in God. It is God himself who gives to us the light both of rea- SATURDAY, April 17th son and of faith." 8:30AM Michael Sickonic 4:30PM People of the Parish RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE 7:00PM(Span.) Teodoro Patino LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages SUNDAY, April 18th through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know any- 8:00AM Mildred Soha one who could benefit from this program, please pass this 9:30AM(Span.) on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to in- 11:00AM(Biling.) Eneria del Carmen Peralta crease intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, diffi- y Antonio Rodriguez culties or crises. The next program begins the weekend 1:00PM(Span.) Tamara Ruedo of April 16 - 18, 2021 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, 2:30PM(Span.) visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Kolbe Academy is an Allentown Diocese high school serving teens in recovery from drug and alcohol addic- tions. They are hosting two Open Houses - March 24 and Quote of the Week: April 21 from 5-7pm. Come and see what Kolbe Academy “I want to be a Priest to save many souls. I will go offers its students and the community. Please note that due to COVID-19, masks must be worn. Staff and stu- as a Missionary to make Jesus known, far far away.” dents look forward to meeting you! - Blessed Rolando Rivi WORD OF THE WEEK PRAYER TO COMBAT THE Perpetual Vows - A free, deliberate life-long promise CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: made to God to do something that is good and that is Most Merciful and Triune God, We come to You in our weak- more pleasing to God than its omission would be. ness. We come to You in our fear. We come to You with trust. Amongst religious orders, the vows of poverty, chastity For You alone are our hope. We place before You the disease and obedience are made. Generally the religious monk present in our world. We turn to You in our time of need. Bring wisdom to doctors. Give understanding to our scientists. Endow or sister would make simple vows (a promise of one caregivers with compassion and generosity. Bring healing to year) and renew them each year until they were pre- those who are ill. Protect those who are most at risk. Give com- pared to make that a permanent life-long commitment. fort to those who have lost a loved one. Welcome those who have died into Your Eternal Home. Stabilize our communities. Unite us in our compassion. Remove all fear from our hearts. Don't have Medical Insurance? Fill us with confidence in Your care. Jesus, I trust in You. In Pennsylvania, visit www.pennie.com (English) Jesus, I trust in You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen. www.pennie.com/es (Spanish) before the May 15, 2021 - Anonymous Author (Ascension Press) enrollment deadline. 4

Fun Corner: Word Scramble from Psalm 118 St. Vincent DePaul

Parish Food Pantry run by St. Vincent de Paul Society has RE-OPENED to help people struggling and in need. To maintain safety measures during this pandemic, they are distributing bags of food on Friday evenings from 5pm-6pm to those in need from the Rectory garage. Non-perishable food donations are welcomed. We are requesting dona- tions of canned tuna or any other canned meat, crackers, and cereal. As always, we appreciate your generosity to the needy families in our community. Casino bus trips are cancelled until further notice. Thank you. For what should we give thanks? Commission for Men Monthly Rosary The Commission for Men will be hosting a monthly rosary for men and their families every 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm. Join us to pray for peace in our nation and in our world, for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, and for an increase in vocations to EASTER FLOWERS - In Memory of: religious life and priesthood – in our Diocese , Josephine Toth Hipolito Tardi Alayna Velez and throughout the Church. Men and their fami- Margaret, Frederick Quier Polo Tardi Bill Velez lies are welcome! For more information and to pray the John & Elizabeth Pittner Victor Tardi Ruth Cavaliere next rosary on check out the website: John & Nancy Pittner Carlin Carl Carite Lewis & Esther Wonsidler William Janowiak Aleszcyk & Matonis https://www.menaliveinchrist.org/mens-rosary/ Arthur Trexler Agnes Galgen Families M/M John Loftus Margaet Janowiak Mary & Frank Rayan NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE? Petra Maria Martinez Roland Cortelyou Robert, Steve & Has this COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to pay Aurora Padilla Eugene, Lucille & Neil Mary Bartkowiak Bernard Rossetti Stoebling Joseph & Lottie credit cards, mortgage/rent, or utilities? Need food Joseph & Anna Bartos Luciano Frias Mikanowicz assistance or need access to mental health resources? Andrew Bobeck Frank Frias Bill Stitt Visit www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/ Stephen & Agnes Thomas Jose Frios Helen & Joseph Seidel Anthony Dias Bacilio Frias Don & Jenny Stitt #ForIndividuals Ernest Lilly All who passed from COVID John Maco Ralph & Margaret Crescenzi Helen & Albert Kuchar Hvizdos John Levchak Edward C. & Edward H. Leona Longo Claude & Lucille Kennedy Sommers Mrs. Sarah Reisinger George & Anne Levchak Emery Takatsch M/M John J. Miller Donald J. & Robert Miller Dave March M/M Joseph Reisinger Clyde Schach Jr. Andrew J Kelhart Mrs. Dorothy Betty Workman Agnes M. Erney Dorshimer GOLF TOURNAMENT Nancy Shutt Mary E. Kelhart Frank G. Kulla Monday, May 10th M/M Manuel Pena John Seng M/M John Fries M/M Ralph Cressman Julianna Fahrman M/M John Benyo Woodstone Country Club, Danielsville, PA John Fahrman Jean L & Edward F. If you are interested in golfing or would like Mrs. Julie Cressman John & Anna Timko Bushner Mrs. Gerry Wyllie Laverne & Frances Kline Mike & Rita Schultz to be a sponsor, please contact the school at Merminia Tardi M/M Louis Martucci Sr. Kay Labar 610-435-8981. Celina Tardi Louis Martucci Jr. Irene & Joe Tagliavia Agapita Gonzalez M/M Joseph Mriglot Jim Tagliavia Antonia Tardi Brian & Mary Tucker Leo Ebner Prisco Seise Nicholas Troccola Michael Nagle Try the New and Improved AD Times Online Esmeralda Feliz Elizabeth Julie Valent Please consider signing up for the new and improved Eladio Feliz Julius Gabriel Sr. Prevoznik Family online version of the AD Times. Doing so will mean Paula Torres Carl Steifel Sr. Nagle Family Eusebio Ramirez Paul Sesko you’ll get the news faster, and you will save the Diocese Carmen Seise M/M Michael Sesko Sr. money on printing and postage. Email your name and Santa Vasquez M/M Joseph Barrall Fidel Colon address to [email protected] and William Billowitch Confesora Plaza Dotto & Jessie Saccani we’ll sign you up for a free email subscription and Julia Ramos William & Isabel Billowitch remove your name from the mailing list of the Domingo Gonzalez Donald Saccani LaVerne Roxberry printed newspaper. Joseph & Evelyn Saccani 5

Segundo Domingo de Pascua (Domingo de la Divina Misericordia) LA ESQUINA DE PADRE MIGUEL 11 de abril de 2021 La misericordia de Dios es inagotable. Dios derrama la plenitud de ¿Quién es el que vence al mundo? su amor sobre nosotros desde su Sagrado Corazón. En la imagen Sólo el que cree que Jesús es de la Divina Misericordia, rayos rojos y blancos de la luz (Sangre el Hijo de Dios. y agua) vierten desde el corazón de Cristo. Es un símbolo de cómo — 1 Juan 5:5 Dios nos lava de nuestros pecados por medio del bautismo y nos llena de Su vida en la Santa Eucaristía (el Cuerpo y la Sangre del Señor). Que nos sumergimos y nuestras familias en esta gracia LECTURAS DE HOY para que podamos tener la vida eterna. Primera lectura — La communidad de los creyentes compartía Como Rezar la Corona de la Divina Misericordia (rezar usando un todo con el mismo amor (Hechos 4:32-35). rosario): Salmo — La misericordia del Señor es eterna. Aleluya (Salmo -Padrenuestro... 118 [117]). Segunda lectura — Si alguien cree que Jesús es el Enviado, ése -Ave Maria (Dios te salve Maria...) ha nacido de Dios (1 Juan 5:1-6). -Credo de los Apóstoles: Creo en un solo Dios, Padre todopo- Evangelio — Felices los que creen sin haber visto deroso, Creador del cielo y de la tierra, y en Jesucristo, su único (Juan 20:19-31). Hijo, nuestro Señor, que fue concebido por obra y gracia del Espíritu Santo, y nació de Santa María Virgen; padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilatos, fue crucificado, muerto y sepultado, de- Palabra de la Semana: Votos Perpetuos - una promesa libre scendió a los infiernos, y al tercer día resucitó de entre los muer- y deliberada de por vida hecha a Dios de hacer algo que es tos; subió a los cielos y está sentado a la diestra de Dios Padre bueno y que agrada más a Dios de lo que sería su omisión. En- todopoderoso, y desde allí ha de venir juzgar a los vivos y a los tre las órdenes religiosas se hacen los votos de pobreza, casti- muertos. Creo en el Espíritu Santo, la Santa Iglesia Católica, la dad y obediencia. Por lo general, el monje o la hermana re- comunión de los santos, el perdón de los pecados, la resurrección ligiosa haría votos simples (una promesa de un año) y los reno- de la carne, y la vida perdurable. Amén. varía cada año hasta que estuvieran preparados para convertirlo - Al inicio de cada decena decir: en un compromiso permanente de por vida. "Padre Eterno, te ofrezco el Cuerpo, la Sangre, el Alma y la Di- vinidad de Tu amadísimo Hijo, Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, como propiciación de nuestros pecados y los del mundo entero." TRANSFORMACIÓN - En cada cuenta pequeña de las decenas decir: Sólo el amor que se hace don puede transformar "Por su dolorosa Pasión, ten misericordia de nosotros y del mundo entero." nuestro planeta. —Papa san Juan XXIII - Al terminar las cinco decenas, repetir tres veces: "Santo Dios, Santo Fuerte, Santo Inmortal, Ten misericordia de nosotros y del mundo entero". Santo de la Semana: Beato Rolando Rivi - Jaculatoria final: "Oh sangre y agua que brotaste del Corazón de (1931-1945) Nativo de Castellarano, Italia. Jesús como una fuente de misericordia para nosotros, en ti confío". Desde pequeño mostró inclinación a la

vida religiosa; fue monaguillo de la iglesia local. En 1942, ingresó en el seminario de Marola y, como era costumbre de su Aprende y Vive la Fe: tiempo, desde entonces vistió sotana. En (Compendio del CIC) 1944, ante la invasión del ejército alemán, #28 "¿Cuáles son las características de la fe? su casa de estudios cerró y los jóvenes La fe, don gratuito de Dios, accesible a cuantos la piden humilde- regresaron a sus hogares. Rolando, pese a no tener obligación, siguió usando la sotana y prosiguió su vida mente, es la virtud sobrenatural necesaria para salvarse. El acto como seminarista, auxilió a su parroquia, impartió catequesis y se de fe es un acto humano, es decir un acto de la inteligencia del afilió a la Acción Católica, sin importarle el que estas acciones hombre, el cual, bajo el impulso de la voluntad movida por Dios, eran mal vistas por el Estado, cuyas tropas realizaban continuos y asiente libremente a la verdad divina. Además, la fe cruentos atentados contra los sacerdotes. El 10 de abril de 1945, es cierta porque se fundamenta sobre la Palabra de Dios; «actúa asistió a Misa y no regresó a su casa. Tres días después, fue encon- por medio de la caridad» (Ga 5,6); y está en continuo crecimiento, trado su cadáver con huellas de tortura. Se relató que fue apresado, gracias, particularmente, a la escucha de la Palabra de Dios y a la llevado a una región despoblada donde se le despojó de su sotana, oración. Ella nos hace pregustar desde ahora el gozo del cielo." siendo golpeado de forma inmisericorde y conducido a un bosque donde le asesinaron. Fue sepultado en el camposanto de su pueblo, #29 "¿Por qué afirmamos que no hay contradicción entre la fe y iniciándose peregrinaciones a solicitar la intercesión del joven la ciencia? seminarista mártir. Posteriormente, su cuerpo fue trasladado a la Aunque la fe supera a la razón, no puede nunca haber contradic- parroquia local, donde ante su tumba, continuaron produciéndose ción entre la fe y la ciencia, ya que ambas tienen su origen en prodigios y curaciones atribuidas a su intercesión. Fue beatificado Dios. Es Dios mismo quien da al hombre tanto la luz de la razón en 2013 por el papa Francisco. Dia de Fiesta: 13 abril. como la fe."

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BIENVENIDO A LA IGLESIA SAN PABLO ! ORACIÓN PARA COMBATIR LA CORONAVIRUS: Lo que hemos visto y oído, se lo anunciamos también a ustedes, para Dios misericordioso y trino, venimos a ti en nuestra debili- que vivan en comunión con nosotros. Y nuestra comunión es con el Padre y con su Hijo . dad. Venimos a ti en nuestro miedo. Venimos a ti con confi- Jesucristo.-1 Juan 1:3 anza. Porque sólo tú eres nuestra esperanza. Ponemos ante ti la enfermedad presente en nuestro mundo. Nos dirigimos a INSCRIPCION EN LA PARROQUIA usted en nuestro momento de necesidad. Trae sabiduría a los Animamos a todos los que viven en la parte sur de Allentown a regis- médicos. Dar comprensión a nuestros científicos. Dotar a los trarse en nuestra parroquia. Nuestro horario de oficina es martes cuidadores con compasión y generosidad. Trae curación a 10:30am-5:00pm y miercoles a viernes de 9:00 am a 5:00 pm. Su inscripción nos ayuda a conocerte y que podamos ayudarte a conec- los que están enfermos. Proteja a los que están en mayor tarse a ciertos eventos / actividades / organizaciones para satisfacer las riesgo. Dele consuelo a quienes han perdido a un ser quer- necesidades de su familia. Además, es necesario registrarse para ido. Dé la bienvenida a los que han muerto en su hogar aquellos que desean ser padrino, así como todos aquellos que buscan los sacramentos del Bautismo, Primera Comunión, Confirmación o eterno. Estabilizar nuestras comunidades. Únete a nosotros Matrimonio en nuestra parroquia. en tu compasión. Elimina todo miedo de nuestros corazones. Llénanos con confianza en tu cuidado. Jesús, confío en ti. BAUTISMOS Jesús, confío en ti. Jesús, confío en ti. Amén. “Dejen a los niños que vengan a mí .” — Matt 19:14 En el bautismo, somos limpiados de nuestros pecados, unidos a Cristo y a su Iglesia, y obtener acceso a los cielos. No se retrase traer esta ¿NECESITA AYUDA? ¿Esta pandemia de COVID-19 ha maravillosa gracia a su hijo. Llame a la Rectoría (610-797-9733) para dificultado el pago de tarjetas de crédito, hipoteca / alquiler o programar una entrevista pre-bautismal y necesita traer el certificado servicios públicos? ¿Necesita ayuda alimentaria o necesita ac- de nacimiento. Por favor, no seleccione un padrino hasta que entienda ceso a recursos de salud mental? Visite www.pa.gov/guides/ los requisitos. responding-to-covid-19/#ForIndividuals PENITENCIA / CONFESIÓN / RECONCILIACIÓN ¿ No Tienes Seguridad de Salud? Inscribirse antes de 15 de Jesús les dijo a Pedro y los apostoles: "Los pecados serán perdonados Mayo: www.pennie.com/es a los que ustedes se los perdonen, y serán retenidos a los que ustedes se los retengan."-Juan 20:21-23 Para discernir lo que debe retenerse o Para la informacion mas reciente sobre las perdonarse, Pedro necesitaba oír los pecados! Ven a recibir la vacunas, visite LVHN.org/vacunas o misericordia de Dios. SLHN.org/Covid-19 PRIMERA COMUNIÓN

Jesús dice: "El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre, tiene vida La Despensa de Alimentos de la Parroquia dirigida por la So- eterna." - Juan 6: 50-58 Jesús desea para alimentarnos con Su propia ciedad de San Vicente de Paúl se ha REABIERTO para ayudar a vida para que habite en nosotros. Antes de que podamos entrar en esta las personas que luchan y que lo necesitan. Para mantener las unión íntima, hay que entrar en la instrucción a través de Catecismo o medidas de seguridad durante esta pandemia, están dis- RICA y estar limpios de pecado grave. tribuyendo bolsas de comida los viernes por la noche de 5 pm CONFIRMACIÓN a 6 pm a los necesitados desde el garaje de la Rectoría. Se aceptan donaciones de alimentos no perecederos. Los apóstoles Pedro y Juan oraron y impusieron las manos sobre ellos para que reciban el Espíritu Santo-Hechos 8:14-17. Recibe la plenitud del Espíritu Santo después de la oración y la instrucción a través del Planificacion Natural de la Familia es una forma para parejas programa de Catecismo o de RICA. de trabajar con el plan de Dios. Para aprender mas informacion llamar: Jaime and Lilliana Nieves 484-651- MATRIMONIO 2977 o Yaraivette Fernandez, FCPI 610-442-1783. En el sacramento del matrimonio, Dios une el hombre y la mujer en un compromiso sagrado de toda la vida y les da la gracia de amar Kolbe Academy es una escuela secundaria de la Diócesis de como Cristo ama a la Iglesia, en la permanencia, la fidelidad y la fe- Allentown que atiende a adolescentes en recuperación de cundidad. Estamos dedicados a ayudar a nuestros feligreses tienen una adicciones a las drogas y al alcohol. Ellos serán los anfitriones boda memorable, pero lo más importante, un matrimonio bendecido de do jornadas de puertas abiertas: el 24 de marzo y el 21 de por toda su vida. Llama a un sacerdote o diácono para comenzar la instrucción de al menos seis meses de antelación a la fecha de la boda abril de 5 a 7 PM. Venga y vea lo que Kolbe Academy ofrece a propuesto. Por favor, no hacer un compromiso con una sala de recep- sus estudiantes y a la comunidad. Tenga en cuenta que de- ción hasta que tener su primera entrevista. bido a COVID-19, hay que usar máscaras. ¡El personal y los estudiantes esperan conocerlo! UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS “Si está enfermo, que llame a los presbíteros de la Iglesia, para que Servicio de Denuncia de Abusos de Obispos Católicos oren por él y lo unjan con óleo en el nombre del Señor. La oración Si tiene una denuncia de abuso contra un obispo, comuníquese que nace de la fe salvará al enfermo, el Señor lo aliviará, y si tuviera con el Servicio de Denuncias de Abuso de Obispos Católicos pecados, le serán perdonados.” perdonados.” Santiago :1415. Llame al sacerdote para recibir fortaleza para lidiar su enfermedad. en www.ReportBishopAbuse.org o llamando al 1-800-276-1562.

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BULLETIN NUMBER: 756800

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS: St. Paul Church Rectory 920 S. Second Street Allentown, PA 18103

TELEPHONE: (610) 797-9733 Rectory Office

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