Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Sunday, January 1, 2017

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† Lord our God, We praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, & the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who ills us with the wonder of your love. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that ills our hearts. May will who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Book of Blessings, 1004).

"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." Page 2 Growing Together as disciples of Christ!

We celebrate the installation of Parkes! All are Welcome!

Weekend Masses My dear friends,

Saturday Masses This is a historic week as we welcome Bishop 8:30am Mass (Morning Prayer and Gregory L. Parkes as the fifth bishop of the Diocese Benediction 8:10am) of St. Petersburg. You are cordially invited to attend a celebration of Solemn Vespers on Tuesday at 7 pm at Our Pastor, Fr. Bill Swengros Saturday Vigil St. Timothy Catholic Church on 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz. On Wednesday, the Mass 5:30pm Missa em installation will take place by Archbishop , Archbishop of Miami, in Português: 7:30pm the presence of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, on Wednesday in the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Sunday Masses Petersburg at 2 pm. It can be viewed on podcast on dosp.org. 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm Misa en Español: 2:00pm Our Diocese is the largest provider of social services in our area Our Diocese was founded on 17 June 1968 and has quickly grown to one of the Weekday Masses largest in the country, comprising 5 counties with almost 435,000 Catholics Monday to Friday gathered in 81 parishes and missions. We are blest with 2 hospitals, 1 college, 6 7:30am and 12:15pm high schools, 28 elementary schools, and 2 schools for students with special

First Friday Mass 7:30pm needs. We are the largest private provider of social services in our area with 7 health care centers, 10 homes for the aged, 14 daycare centers, 5 specialized Saturday - 8:30am homes and 67 special centers for social services. Each weekend Mass is offered in (Morning Prayer and our diocese in about a dozen languages. Benediction 8:10am)

Reconciliation/Confession Bishop Gregory Parkes , a short biography Saturdays 10:00am and Bishop Parkes was born April 2, 1964 in Mineola, NY. He attended St. Rose of Lima 4:00pm or upon request School in Massapequa, NY, Massapequa High School and Daytona Beach

24 Hour Eucharistic Community College before earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from Adoration State University. Prior to entering the seminary he worked in the banking industry in Tampa, Florida. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Every Wednesday Beach, Florida from 1993-1996 and the Pontifical North American College in the 8am to 9pm Vatican City State from 1996-2000. He holds a Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) degree Every Friday 8:30am from the Pontifical Gregorian University (1998) and a Canon Law (J.C.L.) degree to Saturday 8:20am from the Pontifical Gregorian University (2000). He was ordained a priest of the Morning Prayer Orlando diocese by Bishop on June 26, 1999. He was consecrated Monday - Friday 7:10am bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee on June 5, 2012. His episcopal motto is telling: Saturday 8:10am “Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam” (“To Your Name, Give the Glory”).

Anointing of the Sick Every Second Saturday of the May our prayers be with our new Bishop Month at 8:30am Please join me in praying for our new Shepherd. May Bishop Parkes faithfully

fulfill his episcopal motto as did our beloved Charles B. McLaughlin, W. Church Office Address : 12708 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Thomas Larkin, John C. Favalora, and Robert N. Lynch. May he lead us ever closer Tampa, FL 33618-2802 into the mystery of Christ’s love and mercy! 813.961.3023 Growing together as disciples of Christ, Fax 813.962.8780 Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, M-F www.StPaulChurch.com Fr. Bill Swengros, Pastor Email: ParishCommunications @StPaulChurch.com Our Mission Statement “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." “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Lk 2:19). Parish Upcoming Events Page 3

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Santo Niño Invitation to all Children of St. Paul Saturday Vigil Masses We would like to invite the children of the parish to draw 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm (em portugese) a picture or write a poem/letter in honor of Santo Niño – the Holy Child. Accepting grades K-12 submissions before *Holy hour 10:30 pm 11:30 pm January 6, 2017. Sunday, January 1, 2017 All chosen art work will be displayed in our website, bul- 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm, 2 letin, monitor and our building display pm (en español) and 5:30 pm. areas. Drop off submission to Parish Office or via email to [email protected]

Novena to Santo Niño Let’s encourage the devotion to the Holy Friday, January 6 through Saturday, January 14 Child in our children's heart. Viva Señor Santo Niño! Pit Senyor! Each evening we will celebrate the Novena

beginning at 7 pm . The Holy Mass will begin at 7:30 pm in honor of the Holy child followed by a Welcome, Bienvenidos, reception. All are welcome! Bem-vindos to St. Paul!

Vigil of Santo Niño

Saturday, January 14 1.28.17 7 pm Novena and 7:30 pm Holy Mass Afterwards there will be a formal Rosary procession. The evening concludes with a reception. Get your tickets! Www.StPaulChurch.com

All are invited to The Four Signs Event to be held at St. Paul with guest speaker, Dr. Allen Hunt, from Dynamic Catholic held on Saturday, January 28 from 9 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets available at the parish office or online at www .stpaulchurch.com/139 or dynamiccatholic.com

List of Upcoming Events • 1/6-14 Santo Niño Novena 7 pm • 1/14 Santo Niño Vigil & Procession • 1/15 Santo Niño Sindulog in Family Center • 1/28 The Four Signs Event with Dr. Allen Hunt

List of Upcoming Masses • 1/1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God • 1/8 Epiphany of the Lord regular Mass times • 1/15 Santo Niño Feast Day and Mass 4:30 pm • 1/16 Martin Luther King Jr Day 7:30 am Mass • 1/20 Our Lady of Good Health Mass 7:30 pm

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@St.PaulCatholicChurch stpaultpa Page 4 St. Paul Preschool & Sacrament of Baptism Infant Baptism

‘I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit’

The baptism of a child is a special cause for joy and celebration on the part of the Church, the whole community of faith! Baptism is a Excellence in Catholic preschool education for over 30 years birth into the Christian community and is in every way as Come Take a Look! solemn and important as birth itself. It is an event that needs to be prepared for, and it can serve as a reminder to you about your own faith and what it means to you. If you have any questions regarding Infant Baptism, please contact Lizette Espel at (961-3023; [email protected]) Merry Christmas from our Nursery Team! The Sunday Nursery will re-open on th In preparation for registration of the 2017- January 8 for the 9 am and 10:45 am Masses! The St. Paul P.U.P. (Parents 2018 school year we will be holding an Uninterrupted Prayer) Nursery is open Open House on for children ages 1-3, no pre-registration st Tuesday, January 31 , 9-11am or required! The newly renovated Nursery st, Wednesday, February 1 9-11am Room is located past the restrooms in the same Church and one session at 5 pm building. We are blessed with wonderful Nursery Ministry Team Leaders, all who share their love and dedication in Visit www.stpaulcatholicpreschool.org helping our families participate in Mass by taking care of their little ones. For the safety and well-being of your child, the Nursery Ministry is led by diocesan trained (Level II screened, safe environment certified) team H T DOCS leaders and volunteers and most are trained in Infant CPR and First Aid. For more information about the P.U.P. Helping Our Toddlers, Developing Our Children’s Nursery Ministry, please contact Lizette Espel Skills is a 7-week parent behavioral training program [email protected] in the Parish Office. offered through USF Health Pediatrics Designed to help parents and caregivers of children Blessings from our CLW Team! 1-7 years old understand and address challenging This past Sunday the children learned about Our Lady of Guadalupe! CLW behaviors: eating, going to bed, getting dressed, th following directions, calming down, running errands will resume on Sunday, January 8 . with you, using words to communicate, etc. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Upcoming Class: HOT DOCS at St. Paul Catholic is an age-appropriate Liturgy of the Preschool beginning Thursday, January 19, 2017 ComeWord and offered learn forthe Word children of God! age 4-6 Spots are VERY limited! during the 9 am Mass. Just before the Liturgy of the Word begins for the assembly, children are invited to go with the weekly leaders from the church to Please contact our Preschool to reserve your spot. the Meeting Room located in the church building. During this special time, the volunteer catechist leads the Call (813) 264-3314 or email children through prayers, songs and readings that are [email protected] simplified for children. No pre-registration required! “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Lk 2:19).

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First Friday Devotions: This Friday is the Saints of God: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton irst Friday of the month, a beautiful was born two years before the American opportunity to develop your relationship with Revolution and was raised in high society in God. This is a good time to examine your New York. At 19, Elizabeth married the conscience and participate in the Sacrament of love of her live, William Seton and together Reconciliation. In addition to our normal Friday daily they raised five children as well as their Masses, we offer a special Friday Mass at 7:30 pm in younger siblings. When he fell ill with tuberculosis, they commemoration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We also traveled to Italy for treatment. There they stayed with offer Eucharistic Adoration after the 7:30 am Mass a wonderful Catholic family. After William’s death, she through to our Saturday 8:30 am Mass. Please come converted to the Catholic faith. Three basic points led and bring a friend! her to her decision: belief in the Real Presence, Something Missing? There are a number of devotion to the Blessed Mother and conviction that the couples in our parish who are living in irregular Catholic Church led back to the apostles and to Christ. marriages or marriages which have not been Many of her family and friends rejected her when she blessed in the Church. Remember, it is not became a Catholic. To support her children, she opened sufficient for Catholics to be civilly married or married in a the first Catholic school in Baltimore as well as the first non-Catholic church. For validity, Catholics must be orphanage. From the beginning, her group followed married in a ceremony recognized by the Church. Don’t the lines of a religious community, which was officially wait. We’re here to help! If nether of you was previously founded as the Sisters of Charity in 1809. She returned divorced, contact Maria at the parish office to have your home to the Lord in 1821 at the age of 46. Reflecting on marriage convalidated. It is very easy and won’t take her life, she once stated: “The first end I propose in our much of your time. If you or your spouse were previously daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in divorced, contact Fr Bill at the Parish Office to start the the manner he wills it; and thirdly, to do it because it is “annulment” process so that, hopefully, your present his will.” “God has given me a great deal to do, and I marriage can be convalidated (961-3023). Let us help you! have always and hope always to prefer his will. Mother Seton, pray for us! Pray for our children! Pray for our Please Pray for the Safety of Our Military school! Her feast day is this Wednesday. ♦Hans C. Arcand, 2nd LT. USAF ♦Martin O. Reina, USCG Scenes from the Little White Box ♦Nicholas Ringo, III US Navy ♦Michael Dunkelberger, Master Sargent, USAF

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Give a faith-filled gift to the faithful men in your life! Christmas is the time of Hope. Hope born in a manger, destined to be our Saviour and bring man closer in union with God. This Christmas give the gift that has the same promise to bring your men closer to God.

“Living The Faith” 7 th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference Featuring Dr Scott Hahn, Fr Bill Casey, and Artie Boyle Saturday, February 18 th , beginning at 6:30 am, Higgins Hall St Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave, Tampa Tickets include lunch and free parking Cost is $40 for Dad or a Father/Son ticket for $40 For tickets or more information visit www.suncoastcatholicministries.com e-mail [email protected] “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Lk 2:19). Christmas at St. Paul Parish! Page 7

8 St. Paul Faith Formation W re Fi n rn ra

We know that as parents, your role is primary in the These pictures came from one of our Faith Formation education of the faith to your child. Here at St. Paul we Catechists who wanted to share with us all what they had supplement what you are already doing! We thank you made in their class. She added: "I for sure want to keep helping out in Faith Formation" Thank you Melanie for your for making weekly Mass assistance your priority! This is commitment to this rewarding ministry! most important in the formation of your child. We are now approaching many wonderful event in our parish: retreats, preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. We would love to have you be a part of these preparations. Do you feel called to help? Please call our office for information on how you can be a part of the Sacrament preparation in our parish today! 813- 961-3023.

Special Needs Faith Formation Classes-If you are interested in helping us share our faith with children who have special needs, we would love to talk to you! Currently, we are organizing a team of people who are willing to plan and train for this important need in our community. Please call or email us! Faith Formation catechist-If you are willing to share your faith on a Sunday afternoon or a weeknight with the children, please contact our Faith Formation office. We have some families who may be turned away because our classes are full and we must open new classrooms! Please contact us today!

Front door Greeter- If you prefer not to teach, perhaps you would consider being a greeter on Sunday mornings May God bless all our catechists as they during the Faith Formation class times. This person continue to share their faith with all our helps direct traffic as people come dropping off and picking up their kids. A special perk of this role is that families in the New Year! you get to meet many of the awesome families we have coming each Sunday. Being bilingual is a plus! Dates to remember: Classes resume on Jan 8 th -11 th .

IMPORTANT First Communion Parent Meeting for those whose child is receiving First Communion in May 2017 Monday, Jan. 23 4:30pm in the Church Or Tuesday, Jan 24 , 6:15pm in the Church Rite of Enrollment for First Communion at all Masses weekend of Feb. 4/Feb. 5 Registration for next year begins weekend of Feb. 11- 12 th . Enjoy “Early bird” tuition discount and convenience of reserving your spot for next year!

It is not too late to inquire about Faith Formation! 813-961-3023 “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Lk 2:19).

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Series after the break— UNSETTLED This series explores the universal call to holi- ness and the Church’s permanent vocations, matrimony, religious life, and the priesthood, through the stories of the lives of saints.

Be on the lookout for Middle School fellow- ship nights and re- treat! Coming in the Spring a time We are working hard on preparing our teens for the Sacrament of Confirmation! Our workshops are coming to come together fast. January 21st and February 11th from 9am for our Edge Min- February 10th . through the 5:30 Mass. There will be great teaching, istry to support All fathers and daughters small group discussion, fun and games, and time to community outside welcome, no age limit! Join grow together in our journey. Remember to invite your the Faith For- sponsor. If they are unable to attend a parent or stand us for dinner and of course mation classroom. in needs to attend. Do not forget to work on the forms dancing . that need to be turned in. Page 10 Adult Faith Formation

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r r A A portion of the people of God which entrusted fo entrusted which God of people the of portion A A lector, a Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Minister of Hospitality or join the music ministry. Fr. Stephan is also starting a new young adult group. It is a He calls us to go out and to great way to meet new people and simply hang out. (If as share the Good News. On our you have a question for the Ask It Basket, please contact parish survey in September, a [email protected]). number of parishioners suggested that more activities and services which we have tried to implement. For instance, we sent out Deo Gratias: Please join me in thanking everyone mailers to every registered member of our parish who has made this Advent and Christmas celebrations so inviting them to participate in our parish activities for absolutely amazing! May God bless you all. Also, thank Advent and Christmas. We also sent postcards to you to all who shared bulletins from your travels. This everyone who has moved into our area. We have been week we received them from Australia, New Jersey, also inviting parishioners to join us in upcoming events. New York, Texas, and Florida. May God bless you! Lastly, we have been very active on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You can help by Lower your Income Taxes and Support St. continuing to share the good news about how God is Paul Catholic Church! working at St. Paul! – Fr. Bill Congress has brought back the “charitable IRA rollover.” Each year On a Lighter Note: On New Year's Eve, Daniel through the 31 st of December, anyone was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his 70½ or older can make a transfer tax- van in the car park and walked home. As he was free from their IRAs to eligible charities wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. 'What like St. Paul Catholic Church. Any amounts distributed are you doing out here at four o'clock in the morning?' asked the police oficer. 'I'm on my way to a lecture,' DIRECTLY to St Paul by your IRA administrator will not answered Roger. 'And who on earth, in their right mind, be included in your taxable income and will count is going to give a lecture at this time on New Year's Eve?' towards this year’s required minimum distribution. So enquired the constable sarcastically. 'My wife,' slurred for maximum tax savings, you might want to look at Daniel grimly. this opportunity before taking your 2016 required minimum distribution. But remember: St Paul must Looking •February 18 - Suncoast Men’s receive your gift by December 31 2016, in order to Conference qualify for the tax-free rollover. Interested? Please Ahead! •February 28 - Multicultural email Michael Maloney at •January 8; Santo Fest 6:30 pm [email protected] or call him at 813-961- •March 1 - Ash Wednesday Niño - January 154:30 pm 3023. If you are too young to take advantage of this •January 28 - The Four Signs •March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Fish Fry Event with Allen Hunt •April 7 Last Fish Fry 5-7 pm now, you can still name St. Paul as a beneficiary of your IRA making use of your beneficiary designation form. After your lifetime, these assets will pass completely First Aid: The church’s First Aid kit and tax-free to St. Paul to ensure that our parish life and AED are located in the minister’s room. The ministries continue to grow and flourish. Parish Center has a First Aid kit in the kitchen and the AED is located by the bathrooms. The Family Center First Aid kit and AED are in the Living Faith: In today’s Gospel, the kitchen. If you use them, please let a staff person know shepherds left the Holy Family and shared what they experienced with so that they can be stocked and secured. It will also others. How can you share how you experienced God help us to ensure that our church is always a safe today with others? environment. Thank you. “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Lk 2:19).

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Each new year brings us new opportunities to know Him more, to walk in faith, and grow by His grace. At St. Paul’s we are blessed with many ministries that serve God and his people. Make your New Years resolution one that you can keep and will strengthen your relationship Prayer for the with God and His Son. Community Building Eucharistic Adoration español Beginning of American Heritage Girls Eucharistic Ministers to the Legion of Mary en español Brazilian Community Sick / Nursing Homes Nuestro Fiat A New Year Coffee and Donuts Extraordinary Ministers of Our Mother of Mercy Council of Catholic Women Holy Communion (EMHC) Spiritual Motherhood for Couples for Christ Funeral Ministry Priests Gracious and Loving God, Diálogo Matrimonial en Lectors Faith Formation The old year has passed and español Music Ministry Adult Continuing Education a new year begun. Filipino Ministry We thank you for Your active Hispanic Community presence in our busy lives, Indian Community for the opportunities given, Knights of Columbus and for blessings received. Rosary Makers St. Paul Active Retired Seniors As we embrace a new year, Special Events Sacristans Baptism Preparation Breathe freely through us Vocations Ushers (Hospitality) Bible Study—English And renew our spirits Welcoming Ministry Ministries of Mercy Bible Study en español Community Serving Bereavement Support Group Catholics Coming Home With fresh resolve and purpose. Alcoholics Anonymous Counseling Services Faith Formation Catechists Give us the grace to be Building Committee Divorced & Separated Marriage Preparation good stewards. Citizenship Instruction Support Group Preschool Of all that You have Communications Ministry Healing Ministry RCIA—Adults and Children entrusted to us English as a Second Language Human Trafficking (SOS) Women of Grace And to serve You with Finance Council In the Wildflowers Young Adults Generous, compassionate Front Desk In Between Jobs Support Jr. High Youth Ministry-Edge And loving hearts. Helping hands Mental Health Support Senior High Youth Ministry- Bless our days ahead. Legal Consultation Migrant Farm Workers Rock Money Counters Natural Family Planning Give us the courage to be faith- Partners in Prayer Panama Mission Pastoral Council Respect Life For more information, pick up a ful. St. Paul Resource Directory in Shawls of Hope St. Vincent de Paul Society the Narthex or office, go to And show us how to Telephone Ministry Prayer Groups proclaim the Good News www.stpaulchurch.com or call Liturgical Ministries Amor de Jesus Prayer Group Nancy at 961-3023. of Your Son, Jesus Christ Altar Servers Cursillo en español May your year be blessed who lives and reigns with You Arts & Environment Divine Mercy Cenacles and the Holy Spirit, Candle Ministry La Familia Madres y Padres en in the Lord. One God forever and ever.

Amen. Weekly Offertory Sunday, December 18, 2016

Sign up for Online giving! Offertory: $ 28,093 It’s simple Online Giving: $ 4,850 and convenient. Attendance: 3,434 Envelopes: 837 Go to: StPaulChurch.com Thank you for your Generosity! for more info on how to sign up. Page 12 Mass Intentions Mass Intentions for the Week of January 1 st Saturday, December 31, 2016 5:30pm Pilar Suarez + 7:30 pm Mr. and Mrs. Michael Biel + 11:30 pm St. Paul Parishioners (int.) Sunday, January 1, 2017 – Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 7:30 am Marie Bobak (int.) 9:00 am William Tapella + 10:45 am Bertha Kissane + 12:30 pm Fr. Bill Swengros (int.) 2:00 pm Matilde Arboleda + 5:30 pm St. Paul Parishioners (int.) Monday, January 2, 2017 - Sts. Basil and Gregory 7:30 am Peter Rock + 12:15 pm James G. Geis + Tuesday, January 3, 2017 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus 7:30 am Evelyn Trepagnier + 12:15 pm Ashley Zimmerman + Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7:30 am Consecrated Life and Priestly Vocations (int.) 12:15 pm Martin Butler (int.) Thursday, January 5, 2017 - St. John Neumann 7:30 am Jim Kohl + 12:15 pm Tony Orozco (int.) Friday, January 6, 2017 - St. Andre Bessette 7:30 am Barbara A. Murphy + 12:15 pm Luis Rodriguez + We want to celebrate! Are you or a 7:30 pm Anselinia Foglia + fellow parishioner celebrating a Saturday, January 7, 2017 – St. Raymond of Penyafort special milestone such as a birthday, 8:30 am Hazel Townsend + anniversary, graduation, or other special 5:30 pm Mary Helen Fernandez + event? Are you expecting a child or 7:30 pm St. Paul Parishioners (int.) preparing to move? Please call Louise at the Sunday, January 8, 2017 – Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord parish office and let us know! We would like 7:30 am Marie Mannozzi + to remember you in our prayers and invite 9:00 am Bob Silah + 10:45 am Patrick Joseph Beatty + you to bring up the gifts at the Sunday 12:30 pm Jose Quintas + Mass. Let your parish family be a part of 2:00 pm Trinidad Henao (int.) your celebration! 5:30 pm Robert Bryan + Enchanting Rhine Readings for the Week of January 1 st Cruise Sunday: Nm 6:22-27 / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21 Monday: 1 Jn 2:22-28 / Jn 1:19-28 November 24-December Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 / Jn 1:29-34 2, 2017 Wednesday: 1 Jn 3:7-10 / Jn 1:35-42 With Guest Speaker Thursday: 1 Jn 3:11-21 / Jn 1:43-51 Sister Theresa Betz Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13 / Mk 1:7-11 To obtain a brochure Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21 / Jn 2:1-11 please contact Sister Theresa at 961-3023; Sunday: Is 60:1-6 / Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12 [email protected]

Faith in Action: Mary is the perfect role model for living a stewardship lifestyle. She listened to God and said "yes" to His invitation to be the Holy Mother of His son. She also trusted in the God's providence on a daily basis. As we start a new year, take time every day to listen to how God is calling you; trust that He has a better plan for you than you could ever imagine. “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Lk 2:19). Outreach Ministries and Community Events Page 13 St. Vincent De Paul Pantry Hours Monday & Thursday 9 am -12 pm Assistance Line: 813-264-3325 Respecting All Life from Conception to Natural Yes, the new year is here--we don't want to be living Death Happy New Year to our St. Paul Parish Family! in the streets and neither do our clients--please help The Respect Life Ministry is gearing up for another us with your dollars so we can help them with their busy year. We meet the 4th Tuesday of each month rent. and new members are always welcome! If you are NOW ALSO ON WEDNESDAYS Counseling Services interested in joining or learning more about our Legal Consultation Services Referral offered by Dr. Pat ministry,please contact Jackie at service on Mondays and Berne. Please call to [email protected]. Wednesdays by appointment. make an appointment Please call 264-3307. 813-961-3023

Spiritual Mothers Prayer Group meets every Thursday after the 12:15 pm. Come and pray for all of our Priests! SOS Human Trafficking Ministry will be holding its next meeting on St. Paul Panama Mission Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7 pm Please mark your calendars for our next in the Parish Center Room C. For more information or how to get meeting dates: Wednesday, January 4, 6 pm involved please email humantraffi[email protected] Monday, January 23 rd , 6 pm; Wednesday, February 1 st , 6 pm. For more information, contact us at [email protected] St. Paul Active Retired Seniors—SPARS Adult Faith Formation Sessions with Fr. Bob Please note that our January 4, 2017 luncheon are cancelled. We will start meeting up again on January Mark your calendar with the following dates for the 18,2017. upcoming Faith Formation Sessions January 3, January 17,

January 31, and February 7, 2017. Wishing all of you a very blessed New Year 2017! Please meet at the Church at 7 pm St. Paul Divorced and Separated Support Group Providing caring support for both women and men An Evening for Your Marriage experiencing separation or divorce. Meets every Friday at Enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and 7:30 pm in the Parish Center C. For more information home cooking while hearing a marriage please contact Dom Henke at 813-205-1735. story that should have been doomed to failure yet will warm your heart. Is your marriage in Parishioners Philip and Melissa Mayer, will be sharing the story of their trouble? Have the marriage from pre-marital dating holidays added additional stress to your relationship? Are mishaps to the dark struggles of depression and near you thinking of calling it quits? Sadly, the first Monday of marital separation to their entrance into the Catholic the new year is known as “Divorce Day,” as there is Church and discovery of the true beauty and richness of typically a 25% spike in divorce filings right after the what it means to live out this this high calling of Holy holidays. If this is you, consider another option. Instead Matrimony. This event, which is being organized by of splitting up, you can find help and hope to restore your Teams of Our Lady, a movement of marital spirituality marriage and the love you once had. Retrouvaille is a active in our parish, will take place at St. Timothy (17512 program to help heal and support married couples Lakeshore Rd, Lutz) on Saturday evening January 7 experiencing difficulties, couples broken, lonely and following the 5:30 PM Mass. Dinner will be organized via hurting. It’s also for couples who have separated or potluck (everyone is asked to bring a dish) so please divorced and want to try again. Our next program begins RSVP by January 5 so that we know how many tables to February 10-12, 2017. For more information, visit set up and, if needed, to request child care: www.HelpOurMarriage.com , or call 813-906-7705. All [email protected] or 407-738-9057. contacts and names held in strictest confidence.