June 24th, 2021 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul will be celebrated this Tuesday, June 29th. No one knows exactly why they are celebrated together, but tradition dates back to 258 AD at least. A popular myth is that they were martyred on the same day, but Paul actually died three years later. Others believe that the two were so united by, as St. Augustine of Hippo put it in 395, "what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith", that they could be considered "one", and are celebrated thusly. No matter why they are celebrated together, The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul reminds us to join together in our faith, and to stand up for our individual beliefs. Paulists in Italy As some of you may have seen, our former associate pastor Fr. Matt Berrios was a guest on the EWTN show Vatican Insider last weekend! Joan Lewis interviewed him about his studies at the PIO, his time in Rome so far, and his expertise on the Oriental Churches. Listen to the interview here, or on the EWTN website here! From 2006 to 2011 Paulist Father Tom Holahan served as vice rector of the Paulist church in Rome. During that time, he kept a detailed travel journal, preserving his adventures. Join Fr. Holahan as he explores famous historical sites and obscure local gems. From Catholic Art to Roman Ruins, from delicious food to beautiful natural wonders, from the everyday to the once-in-a-lifetime, the Rome Diaries have something for everyone. Read about his experiences here; New entries posted weekly! This short film about St. Rosalia, "the little saint", was narrated by our former pastor Fr. Joe Ciccone, Vice Rector of St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome. St. Rosalia was a hermitess who lived from 1130 to c. 1170 in Sicily. As our world continues to address COVID-19 and its impact, the accounts of St. Rosalia's intercession during plagues may give us hope – and inspire our prayers. The film was created by Emanuele Sesta and produced by the Paulist Media Office. We hope you enjoy it! (Don't miss Fr. Joe's prayer at the end.) Click the image above to watch, or click here! Upcoming Events Last weekend, we kicked off Hope for the Future, a comprehensive campaign for the Paulist Fathers. Watch Paulist President Fr. Eric Andrews talk about the campaign's goals below! The Paulists certainly don’t know anyone’s financial situation – especially in light of COVID-19 – but Fr. Eric’s approach will be to ask every family to make a meaningful and sacrificial gift. There are many methods of giving which can accommodate your current circumstances. The campaign offers flexible arrangements for when to pay and how to pay. Each family is asked to pray about what an appropriate sacrifice would be to provide meaningful support to the campaign and then complete an intention card. Because our parish is facing large expenses and because of our unique relationship as the original parish of the Paulist Fathers, the Paulists have graciously agreed to allow 50% of any gifts that are unrestricted, that is, not designated to one of the restricted areas of the campaign, to come to St. Paul the Apostle. Our parish will have a team of volunteers available to provide information, answer questions, and assist you in completing your pledge form. Learn more by clicking here. “When you give, give generously and not with a stingy heart; for that, the Lord, your God, will bless you in all your works and undertakings.” –Deuteronomy 15:10 Join us for our annual Pride Mass tonight at 7:00PM EST! If you can't join us in-person, celebrate virtually via our livestream on our website, our YouTube page, or our Facebook page. Donate flowers for weekend masses and special occasions to beautify our sanctuary! Make a gift in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Their name - and even yours, if desired - will be acknowledged on our weekly newsletter and social media. Our parish staff will order the arrangements on your behalf in order to coordinate with the liturgical seasonal colors. Click Here to Learn More Faith Formation If you are one of the many non-Catholics who visit St. Paul's and feel at home here, perhaps it’s time to consider becoming a full member of our Roman Catholic community! For more information, please get in touch with Father Robert Collins, S.J., at [email protected], or call (917) 444-5313. Learn More Free video available now! Peace at the end of life begins today. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge you need to face difficult decisions with confidence. Care & Prepare is a 30-minute educational video with essential information on Church teaching, practical guidance in navigating medical decisions, and advice on legal preparation for the end of life. Watch it online at bitly.com/careandprepare Mass Intentions WEEKEND & WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Join us at St. Paul's NYC in person or online for our Virtch Church live stream Sat 5 pm - Mass of Quiet Meditation Sun 8 am - Mass of Quiet Meditation Sun *10 am - Traditional Choral (*live streamed) Sun 12:30 pm - Español; Coro Hispano Sun *5 pm - Young Adult Mass; Contemporary (*live streamed) Mon - Fri 7:30 am & *12:10 pm (*live streamed) Our masses are live-streamed to our website, our SPA app, our YouTube page, and our Facebook page. Additionally, the readings and lyrics for each liturgy can be found on our free St. Paul the Apostle app - you can download it by scanning the relevant QR code below! ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE NEEDS YOUR HELP Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal 2021 I invite you to prayerfully consider participating in the 2021 Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal which promotes and makes possible the works of mercy across the archdiocese, including: · Financial support to parishes made vulnerable due to Covid-19. · Ongoing support for Catholic Charities and pastoral programs including the prison apostolate. · Assist Faith formation in parishes and Catholic school programs. · The education of seminarians. · Care for retired priests. To contribute towards this work of the gospel, our parish of 1190 households is responsible for a goal of $174,500. If you have rarely or never supported the Appeal, I ask you to make a first- time gift of any size so that this can truly be a parish-wide effort. Thank you to those who have already made a gift in response to Cardinal Dolan’s January letter. If you have not yet participated, our Appeal Commitment weekend will be held on March 20 & 21. Kindly complete your pledge card online by visiting cardinalsappeal.org, or place it in the mail, or drop it in the offertory basket at Mass. Thank you for the many sacrifices you make for the good of our parish and beyond. This is the Year of St. Joseph, the patron of the Universal Church. Pray for us St. Joseph! F​ AITH DIRECT DONATION DONATE NOW To donate online go to stpaultheapostle.org Or with the Faith Direct Text-TO-GIVE platform, you can text a donation to make a quick gift to help support The Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Just text NY539 to the number (646) 859-1860 to enroll Please support the parish in any way possible. NEW: MAKE A GIFT VIA VENMO @stpaulsnyc Visit our website The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle The Original Paulist Parish.