1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg, Florida 34748 352-787-6354
June 30, 2019 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM (Rosary held after Mass)
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM 7:00 PM (En Español)
Sunday 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Sacrament of Penance Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM (or by appointment)
Parochial Administrator Rev. Mark Wajda
Parochial Vicar Rev. Mark Librizzi
Hispanic Ministry Rev. Gianni Agostinelli
Deacons Michael Balchus Michael Dordan (Seasonal) Michael McGinnity
Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
www.ccstpaul.com [email protected] Mission Statement St. Paul Catholic Community builds disciples, grows our faith and serves others in Christ’s name. Welcome!
Harry and Helena Swinnes
Welcome to St. Paul Catholic Community. We’re grateful you have chosen to travel down the road of faith with us. Please visit ccstpaul.com to learn about our ministries and upcoming events. Thank you for choosing St. Paul as your family of faith. STEWARDSHIP June 23 1st ...... $18,496.11 2nd ...... $2,401.00
It is Christ you owe for His sacrifice. Although there are a lot of places and groups doing the Lord’s work, we are humbled that you have chosen to express your thanks by giving to us!
This Week’s 2nd Collection: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Peter’s Pence—Provides Pope Francis with the funds Apostles—June 29 needed to carry out his charitable works around the world. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/ Lord Jesus Christ, peters-pence. you called Saint Peter from a life he knew,
Security—Supports our continuous improvements to to follow you alone, giving up all he’d known before. ensure the safety of all parishioners during Mass and other activities. Despite his failings and lack of faith in you and himself, you entrusted to him the keys of the Next Week’s 2nd Collection: kingdom of heaven, granting him such faith that he Building Mortgage Reduction—Supports our fiscal embraced martyrdom. efforts to reduce the mortgage of the new church. You called Saint Paul from the life he knew, a life of such zeal that he became misguided, hurting REGISTER TODAY! you by hurting those who followed you.
By registering at a parish, you are declaring your You changed him from an angry persecutor to the desire to be part of a Catholic faith community. If you greatest missionary the Church has ever seen, have recently moved to the area or if you are a long- and to one who welcomed death as the means to time resident, please consider registering at St. Paul see you. Catholic Community. Forms available at the When I am called to do your will, change my spirit Parish Office or on the and grant that I can give up the little you ask of me, website under About Us. when Peter and Paul gave so much. Amen. WEEK AT A GLANCE PARISH NEWS Sunday, June 30 Readings: 1 Kings 19:16B, 19-21/Galatians 5:1, 13-18/ Luke 9:51-62 Employment 7:00 am Mass / Church Opportunities 9:00 am Mass / Church 11:00 am Mass / Church Monday, July 1 Part-time Custodian—Multiple positions Readings: Genesis 18:16-33/Matthew 8:18-22 available. Please complete an application in the 8:30 am Mass / Church Parish Office. 9:00 am Rosary / FEC 220 Part-time Maintenance—Monday, Thursday and Tuesday, July 2 Saturday/Sunday (24-29 hours per week). Please Readings: Genesis 19:15-29/Matthew 8:23-27 complete an application in the Parish Office. 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church Part-time Bus Driver with a CDL-P for Saint Paul Wednesday, July 3 Catholic School. Contact Ossie Cornelio, SPCS Readings: Ephesians 2:19-22/John 20:24-29 Bookkeeper, at 352-787-4657 ext. 321. 8:30 am Mass + RL Novena + Rosary / Church 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus / Social Hall 4th and 5th Grade Teachers for Saint Paul Thursday, July 4 Catholic School. See job descriptions on Readings: Genesis 22:1B-19/ saintpaulschool.com. Matthew 9:1-8 Happy Independence Day! Funeral notices are posted Parish Office Closed on the website at 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church Friday, July 5 ccstpaul.com/funeral-notices. Readings: Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/ Matthew 9:9-13 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 9:30 am Scripture Study / FEC 215 6:30 pm First Friday Adoration / Church Saturday, July 6 Readings: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29/Matthew 9:14-17 8:30 am Mass / Church 2:30 pm Penance / Church 4:00 pm Mass / Church 6:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal / Church 7:00 pm Mass / Spanish / Church Sunday, July 7 Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14C/Galatians 6:14-18/ Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 7:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Mass / Church 11:00 am Mass / Church
Flowers on the Altar
If you would like to place flowers in front of the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please contact the Parish Office. La Comunidad Católica Adiós al Padre Mark y Alex
de la Parroquia de San Pablo Marque sus calendarios para el fin de semana de hospitalidad el 27/28 de julio. Nuestro Ministerio Hispano ¡Visite con el padre Mark Wajda y Alex Sacerdote: P. Gianni Agostinelli Feliciano (nuestro seminarista) para Santa Misa: sábado a las 7:00 pm desearles lo mejor! El Padre Mark se mudará a Confesiones: Antes de la Misa Lakeland el 1 de agosto y Alex regresará a sus estudios Bautismos, Bodas y Quinceañeras: en el seminario. Padre Gianni 352-787-9208 Catequesis: sábados - 5:15 pm Apoya a la Escuela Joan López 352-787-6354 Árboles de Manzanas Católica de San Pablo Coro: Miguel (Maiki) Rodríguez y ayuda a suplir a los 352-630-1192 maestros con las Grupo de Oración: miércoles - 7pm muchas necesidades Raul A. Perez 352-217-6568 para sus salones de LAZARUS, Clínica Médica Gratuita: clases. Desde ubicada en la Misión Católica Hispana San Pedro de marcadores hasta Jesús Maldonado,210 Wonders St., Wildwood. balones de fútbol, Para citas. tome una manzana 352-748-4567 o 352-603-9315 (celular) de los árboles en el Cursos de Inglés gratuitos: los martes y jueves, Nártex y devuelva el 6-7:30 pm en San Pablo en (Leesburg) y los miércoles en (los) artículo(s) la Misión Católica Hispana de San Pedro de Jesús donado(s). Maldonado, 210 Wonder St., Wildwood. Lilly 352-638-4559 Doble nuestro beneficio! La lista de deseos de manzana se St. Paul’s Food Pantry encuentra en la lista St. Paul Catholic Church Para los feligreses qué viven en la Área 5 Leesburg Amazon Smile. Pueden ordenar los artículos traigan comida a la despensa o traigan a directamente de Amazon Smile y la iglesia recibe el la iglesia el siguiente domingo. 0.5% de sus compras. ¡Fácil comprar y envío Estamos en necesidad de: salsa de spaghetti, tuna, directamente a la escuela! fruta enlatada, and mac and cheese. 1. Inicie sesión en su cuenta de Amazon en smile.amazon.com Formación en la Fe Juvenil 2019-2020 2. Si no ha designado una organización benéfica , busque “St. Paul Catholic Church Leesburg.” Los formularios de inscripción y los horarios de clase 3. Debajo de la barra de buscar de Amazon, debería ahora están disponibles para las clases de Formación aparecer “Supporting St. Paul Catholic Church.” en la Fe Juvenil 2019-2020. Además de las clases de los Haga clic en la pequeña flecha al lado de “Church” sábados, ofrecemos clases los miércoles por la noche. y debería ver un enlace a nuestra Lista de Caridad, Para horarios de clase, revise los horarios en los “Charity list.” Su apoyo es muy apreciado. ¡Gracias! paquetes de registro. Recoja los formularios en la oficina parroquial o descárguelos en la pagina web ccstpaul.com Oportunidades de empleo Custodio de medio tiempo: complete una solicitud en la Oficina Parroquial. Clases de Preparación Para Mantenimiento a tiempo parcial lunes, jueves, y los Sacramentos sábado/domingo (24-29 horas la semana). Por Los formularios de inscripción para favor llene una solicitud en la oficina de la las clases de preparación para los Sacramentos parroquia. (Primera Comunión y Confirmación) están Conductor de autobús a tiempo parcial con un disponibles. Comuníquese con la oficina de CDL-P para la escuela católica Saint Paul. Formación en la Fe al 352-787-6354 ext. 238. Las Comuníquese con Ossie Cornelio, SPCS clases comienzan a finales de Agosto. Bookkeeper al 352-787-4657 ext. 321. MINISTRY NEWS
Farewell for Fr. Mark The Thrift Shop will be and Alex CLOSED for summer maintenance July 1-14. Mark your calendars for the July Hospitality Weekend, July 27/28. Visit with Fr. Mark Wajda and Rosary Makers Alex Feliciano (our seminarian) The Rosary Makers will not meet on to wish them well! Fr. Mark will July 3. Meet in the parking lot for bead be moving to Lakeland on Aug. 1 and Alex will be exchange. returning to his studies at the seminary. Reminder: rosaries are in the baskets at the church for parishioners to use for Patriotic Rosary evangelization. Join the Council of Catholic Women after the 8:30 am Mass on July 4 to pray the Rosary for our nation! Food Pantry asks that our parishioners who live in Area 5* bring food to the pantry or drop it off at church next weekend.
*Area 5—Grand Island; Harbor Shores; Hickory Hollow; Imperial Terrace MHP; Lake Frances Estates; Lake Griffin The pilgrim statue of Harbor MHP; Altoona; Angler’s Resort; Bassville Park Area; Blueberry Hill; Bonfire MHP; Emerald Island; Eustis; Lakes Our Lady of Fatima at Leesburg MHP; Leesburg 34788 Area; Lisbon Quail Ridge is available for loan for one-week Estates; Lakeside Village MHP; Royal Harbor; Mid Florida intervals for those wanting to have it in Lakes MHP; Molokai MHP; Mount Dora; Paisley; Park Hill; their home. Scottish Highlands; Silver Lake Area; Sorrento; Stonegate; If you are interested, call Summit Landing; Sun Lake Estates MHP; Treasure Island; Mary Moreau at 352-315-0902. Umatilla; Wedgewood Area
Respect Life
Freedom versus the Vulnerable
Let us reflect on the words of Jérôme Jean Louis Marie Lejeune, a Nobel Prize in Medicine Gift Shop will be closed recipient, French physician and geneticist, and for summer inventory appointed in 1991 to the Pontifical Academy of on July 1-14! Science by Pope John Paul II: “The enemies of life know that to destroy Christian civilization, they must first destroy the family at its weakest point–the child, ...the one who has never been seen, ...not yet known, Shelter Project Hope ...not yet seen the light of day, ...cannot even cry out Shelter Project Hope has apartments in distress. // Ending an inconvenient life is a terrible available for transitional housing with thing. And age is no protection against this threat: the a defined program. We are seeking elderly are as much at risk as our youngest children.” eligible candidates for successful participation. As we celebrate our freedom this week, let us commit to restore the most fundamental right to life itself to For more information, contact Joanne Lepold at all the vulnerable, from conception to natural death. 352-460-4360 ext. 236. FAITH FORMATION YOUTH MINISTRY
Scripture Study
DOGS News (Grades 6-8)
God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. Beginning on July 5, join us on Friday mornings after daily Mass to share and reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings. The group will be facilitated by Roland Guilbault. Meetings will be in FEC 215.
Youth Faith Formation Classes 2019-2020
Registration forms and class schedules are now LIONS News available for the 2019-2020 Youth Faith Formation (Grades 9-12) classes.
In addition to the Saturday classes, we are offering classes on Wednesday evenings. For class times, check the schedules in the registration packets. LIONS will meet July 7 from 5—8 pm in the Pick up forms in the Parish Office or download from Youth House. the website at ccstpaul.com.
Check out the FREE FORMED apps for Android and Apple phones. Easy to use and tons of informative content.
You’ll find thousands of Sacrament Prep videos, movies, audios, ebooks and Bible studies Classes on a variety of topics.
Registration forms for Sacrament Prep Classes (First Communion and Confirmation) are available by To create a FORMED account, visit contacting the Faith Formation Office at 352-787- www.ccstpaul.formed.org. 6354 ext. 238. Classes begin at the end of August. SCHOOL NEWS CATHOLIC MEDIA Apple Trees Did you know there are many good Catholic media resources that are FREE? The following are just a few Support St. Paul of the numerous options for evangelization and learning. Catholic School and help supply the FORMED—Every parishioner teachers with the has 24/7 access to the best many needs for their Catholic content on your classrooms. computer, smartphone and tablet. To create an From markers to account, visit ccstpaul.formed.org. soccer balls, please Faith Fit App—The Diocese of take an apple from Orlando is now at your fingertips! the trees in the Connect and engage with our Narthex and return community through latest news, the donated item(s). motivating podcasts, videos and interactive courses to enrich your Double Our Benefit! faith. Download the app for FREE.
Relevant Radio—Relevant Radio The Apple Tree Wish List is on the St. Paul Catholic provides programming that speaks Church Leesburg Amazon Smile charity list. to the human condition, helping to You can order the items directly from Amazon Smile bridge the gap between faith and everyday life. The and the Church receives 0.5% of your purchases. network produces a variety of popular and exciting
Easy shopping and shipped directly to the school! programs to help strengthen the family, solve everyday problems, and raise the heart and mind to 1. Log in to your amazon account at God. For more information, visit relevantradio.com. smile.amazon.com. Eustis – 90.3 FM WIGW 2. If you haven’t designated a charity, please search Orlando – 1080 AM WHOO Orlando – 1190 AM WAMT for “St. Paul Catholic Church Leesburg.” 3. Under the Amazon search bar, it should show CCTN—Catholic Community “Supporting St. Paul Catholic Church.” Click the Television Network is small arrow next to “Church” and you should see a broadcast from a TV studio link to our “Charity List.” operated by Holy Family Your support is greatly appreciated! Catholic Church in Orlando. CCTN televises the THANK YOU! Sunday Mass and other spiritually enriching programs. For program schedules and stations, visit cctn.org. 13th Annual St. Paul Panda Classic Golf Tournament United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website Mark your calendars for (usccb.org)—The USCCB Oct. 25 at Arlington website is a broad resource offering prayers, daily Ridge Golf Club! readings, updated news, current events and more. Registration forms Florida Conference of available in the office! Catholic Bishops website Auction items (flaccb.org)—Visit the needed! Please drop off website for the latest news about state government on new items at the School matters of concern to the Catholic Church in Florida, or Parish Office (Attn: as a nonpartisan public policy voice on behalf of the Mary Wymer). Catholic Bishops of Florida. AROUND THE DIOCESE Orlando Liturgical Conference The Lord always provides what we need when we Celebrate the “thresholds of transformation” at the need it. Perhaps He will lead you to be part of that 2019 Orlando Liturgical Conference Liturgy in Action: plan. Some of our current needs are listed below: Crossing the Threshold on Aug. 22-24 at the Hilton Stained Glass Orlando. Join us as we explore how encountering Candles for the Statues Christ through the progression of the Mass leads to Advent Wreath thresholds of transformation, inspiring us to become Banners for the niche for Feast Days missionary disciples. The event will include inspiring Refinish the old chalice keynote speakers, breakout sessions, time for Sponsor the brass and percussion for Holiday Masses communal prayer and more!
Update the patio behind the HFR Register at www.orlandodiocese.org/olc. Please contact the Parish Office for additional information. International Mass Sponsor New WORSHIP Hymnals One Body in Christ St. Mark the Evangelist will be hosting To help defray the cost of the an International Mass on Sept. 22 at new WORSHIP hymnals, please 10 am. If you are interested in consider sponsoring a book for participating in this first ever International Mass, $15. The books will remain in please contact Francine Di Scala at 352-408-9687 or the Church and will have a email at [email protected]. sticker nameplate with your acknowledgement. Forms are available in the Parish Office. Spirit of America! Red, white and blue reaches a musical Amazon Smile pinnacle in this moving ALL-AMERICAN
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Call 407-671-6322 or learn more at sanpedrocenter.org Knights of Columbus Saint Paul Council 5644 PRAYERS Please pray for the following: MEETING SCHEDULE All visiting Knights are welcome. Evelyn Auger, Teresa Belton, Jerry All meetings are in the Social Hall. Boskey, Deborah Boyle, Margaret www.kofc5644.org Boyle, Grayce Capraro, Patrick Cardiello, Philip Chappel, Mitch 1st Wednesday of Feb/Apr/June/Aug/Oct/Dec—Social 6 pm Dinner/7 pm Program Clark, Myron Cloutier, Anthony Curiale, Walker Farrington, John 2nd Wednesday of each month—4th Degree Fullerton, Steven and Elisabeth Gould, Rita T. Hack, Assembly #1675 Mary Rita Hodson, Wanda Horetski, Junia Horta, 7 pm Rosary/7:30 pm Meeting Patricia Krell, Rosemary Law, Cecilia Marcum, Maia Faithful Navigator: Chris Berens (352-223-6766) Marksberry, Laura McCormack, Marjorie J. Morrot, 3rd Wednesday of each month—Business Meeting Nancy Nelson, Simon Olden, Dolores Oswald, Nancy 6 pm Dinner/6:40 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/ O' Toole, MaryAnn Petrillo, Tom Polaski, Zebadiah 7 pm Business Riggs, Arthur Rivard, Tina Serano, Anna Skarbek, Grand Knight: Mark Ochalek (440-263-1679) Kathleen Skoblicki, Ben and Wanda Slominski, Nancy Deputy Grand Knight: Walt Young (407-489-6417) Soto, Carla Spaulding, Scott Stewart, Ramiro Moreno Ladies Auxiliary Tejeda, William R. Thomas, Diane Thompson, all President: Ellen Spirytus (352-315-9626) Christians around the world suffering persecution, the incarcerated, our military service men and women, and first responders. First Friday Adoration Holy Father’s Prayer Join the Knights of Intention for July Columbus for The Integrity of Justice adoration on Friday, That those who administer justice may work with July 5, at 6:30 pm in integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the the Church. world may not have the last word. FLOWERS Ladies Auxiliary Western Caribbean Cruise 2020 Flowers placed in front of the All parishioners are invited to altar on June 23 in memory of join the Ladies Auxiliary and Linda Nowlon. Fr. Mark Wajda for a seven- Donated by night Western Caribbean cruise on the Royal Herold Nowlon. Caribbean Harmony of the Seas on Feb. 2-9, 2020.
Ports-of-call include Coco Cay, Bahamas; Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Flowers placed in front of the Cozumel, Mexico. altar on June 30 in Transportation includes a handicap accessible bus. celebration of the Call Cindy Diemer Spears’ 60th Wedding at 352-267-0739 or Anniversary. AAA Travel (Kathi Donated by Roberts) at 352-787- Bill and Nancy Spears. 8800 for rate information. Parish Staff Parish Council 1320 Sunshine Ave. 1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg FL Accredited Pre-K - 8th Grade MEMBERS FOR DESIGNATED AREAS Phone 352-787-6354 Principal: Jacquelyn Gehrsitz Fax 352-787-5971 Extension Chairman: Dick Bowersox 352-728-2162 www.saintpaulschool.com Velia L. Rodriguez 234 Vice Chair: Mary Lou Mroczkowski 352-787-4657 Business Manager 352-323-8669 Jeanne Flores/Maria Flores 221 Secretary: Jo Oliver 352-315-4242 School Finance Receptionist Rose Bowersox Area 1 Rev. Mark Wajda Tina Hajducko 232 Rev. Mark Librizzi Bookkeeping 352-728-2162 Kathy Ducz Area 2 Jacquelyn Gehrsitz Jeffrey Shaw 223 Oswald Cornelio Music Director 352-433-6542 Simon Olden Area 3 Velia L. Rodriguez Jeff Falanga 251 David Merryman Director Faith Formation/Liturgical 352-787-1403 Bill Spears Area 4 Michael Sanchez Coordinator Gerold Willing Elizabeth Stephanz 239 352-460-4041 Youth Faith Formation Coordinator Christine Southall Area 5 PTO Board Joan López 238 352-431-4644 Jennifer LaTour Faith Formation Secretary/ Gene/Paul Kelly Area 6 Theresa Chang Liturgical Minister Scheduler 631-459-6311 Melissa Highfill C.K. Graham 269 Walter and Marilyn Young Area 7 Danny Mauro Youth and Young Adult Ministry 407-489-3754 Melinda Miller Kimberly Lueallen 230 Retzel O’Brien Administrative Assistant to Pastor Parish Finance Committee Melissa Salyer Mary Wymer 229 Rev. Mark Wajda Patricia Tempesta Bulletin Editor/Communications Rev. Mark Librizzi Nikki Walters Deacon Michael Balchus 336 Velia L. Rodriguez Catherine Walz Pastoral Care Christina Hajducko Sarah Zimmerman Beverly Smith 352-728-5652 John Barzyk Secretary, Pastoral Care Michael Sanchez School Board Members Jacquelyn Gehrsitz 323 Gerold Willing Rev. Mark Wajda School Principal Rev. Mark Librizzi Oswald Cornelio 321 Saint Paul Thrift Shop Jacquelyn Gehrsitz School Finance 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-787-3388 Velia L. Rodriguez Mariles Hodge 300 Closed July 1-14 Patricia Baxter School Secretary Kimberly Lueallen 330 William Burns Food Pantry Anna Cowin Manager, Gift Shop 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-787-3012 Monte Moon/Mary Kort 327/328 Bryan Hayes Monday and Friday: 9 am - 12 pm Thrift Shop Orlando Icaza Wednesday: 4 - 7 pm Maria Iturbe Bill Briggs Maintenance Manager Gordon Kennedy (Chairman) Roger Borman, Angel Flores Saint Paul Gift Shop George Kimmel Maintenance Staff 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-365-6804 Estelle Mournighan Mark Ochalek Closed July 1-14 Jose Ramia Security Manager Molly Santry Chuck Kort, Brady Walters Frank Webber Security Staff Craig Williams Douglas Wymer Security Phone 352-805-5006