Confirmation: Interviews with Father

Teens were told during SOR class that each of them must have an interview with Father Fabio before it’s time for Confirmation.  This is not for confession.  Father will be making appointments on:  Wednesday afternoons between 4:00 – 6:00 pm, and also on Saturdays between 2:00 – 4:00 pm.  Each interview will last 20-30 minutes or so.   Father says he can also see the teens after the Mass on Saturdays.   Please call the office during regular business hours to make an appointment to see Father before it’s time for Confirmation.

First Communion Planning for Parents

No rehearsal has been scheduled.  There will be one pew per family, and each pew holds 8-10 people.  Parents will arrive early at the Mass, and sit in a pew of their choosing.  The child receiving the sacrament shall be seated on the aisle, followed by parents, godparents (or sponsor) and remaining family.  Each child should bring their baptism candle, or a First Communion candle for a blessing.  Safety policies for the Covid-19 virus are still in place until further notice; this includes masking for everyone.

Dress:  Girls may wear a white dress and veil.  Boys can wear dark pants and a dress shirt and tie.  Boys can also wear a sport coat or suit, if they desire.  Dress shoes please, and no tennis shoes, jeans, or sandals.

First Communion Dresses Available

We have received a donation of two beautiful First Communion dresses, sizes 11 and 12, including one pair of white shoes, size 4.  They are in excellent condition and were probably worn once.  If you are interested in looking at these items, please stop by the office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.  Every item is free.

High School Graduate Scholarships Available

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 11676
2021 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

1.   A $1000.00 and a $500.00 award to a female graduate
2.   A $1000.00 and a $500.00 award to a male graduate ( four awards total available )
3.   Awarded to college-bound graduates by the Knights of Columbus, Council 11676, in memory of Colonel Richard          Gay, PGK
4.   Applicant must be a practicing Catholic and a registered member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

Please click on Weekly Bulletin (4/18/21) above, and see Bulletin Insert for application and complete set of rules.  Deadline for submission is 1:00 pm in the office by May 21, 2021.

Parish Work Day Scheduled

It’s been a while since we’ve had a parish work day, and the campus definitely is in need of some TLC!  Please put Saturday, May 22 on your calendar to come up and lend a hand.  Any time you can give us is much appreciated.  We will begin at 8:00 am.

Youth Ministry Updates

Lots happening in youth ministry this month!  Please join us for an hour of adoration on May 23rd at St. Mark – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, music.  Followed by games and pizza!  Bring a friend!

Take the time to order a new youth ministry sweatshirt!  They were designed by some of our teens, and they are very comfy.  Orders will be placed May 24th, and will be in within 2 weeks.  

Available to all, 2nd Order – get yours today!
Youth Ministry in the Mountains is selling Sweatshirts!
$20 each Adult Small-XL
($22 for 2X, 3X)
Go to www.alphabroder.com
In the search bar put G180

Teen Bible Study Forming!

All Confirmation teens and youth ministry members are invited to participate in a new bible study for teens.  We will meet by ZOOM on Thursdays from 6:15 – 7:00 pm.  We will be reading through Samuel.  Please email Jake Blaydes for a link to the Zoom meeting:  remo.a97@gmail.com

This is YOUR bible study!  Please join us and get to know other teens in the parish.

It’s Breakfast Time Again!

The Knights of Columbus will begin hosting their popular breakfasts again beginning Sunday, June 13 after the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Masses.  Have you missed those delicious omelets, pancakes, grits or hash browns, bacon and sausages?  Coffee, tea, juice and milk are also served.  Come on out and enjoy a hot breakfast with your fellow parishioners.

Thoughts from Father Fabio

Sixth Sunday of Easter:  We are called to be children of the Son.  The gift of the Holy Spirit will also be poured out on the Gentiles, the isolated, the marginalized.  This fact is part of Jesus’ mandate to reach the ends of the earth, and from another perspective, it marks the end of Jewish exclusivism.  God does not make distinctions, that is why he gives a full Pentecost (May 23, 2021) to those who were far away.  This is God’s new gift, his most precious gift to those who struggle to be another Jesus.

For more thoughts from Father Fabio on Mother’s Day,  please click on Bulletin Insert (5/9/21) on the above link to the Weekly Bulletin/Bulletin Insert.