The Knights of Columbus will be handing out prayer cards in English and Spanish at the Masses during the weekend of June 20 and 21 to all the dads! Please join us in praying for all the dads!

Dear God, We thank you for the gift of Dads in this life. We thank you that you are the greatest Dad ever, Father, and we know that you cover us in your great love. We pray for your blessing, favor, and strength over every Dad in this world. We ask for your renewed courage, for your boldness, for your Spirit to fill them. We ask that you would fill their hearts with love, compassion, joy, faithfulness, and cover their lives with great peace. Amen!

Dear Parish Family:
Fourteen years ago, I arrived at St. Paul the Apostle with more hair which was not so white, fewer wrinkles, and with many challenges to take on the great commitment assigned by Archbishop Wilton to be his spiritual leader. St. Paul the Apostle thus became my first love, my first parish as a parish priest, and therefore, it was logical that fears, challenges, and desires to do things right
would arise. One of those fears was the language; I am aware of the suffering of many of you at the beginning and also at the end to understand my poor English.
At that time, I was afraid of small parishes and those in the mountains, and St. Paul had both. Now, I don’t want a big parish or one in the city, but that’s how God’s plans are; you have to accept them with love and obedience. Now, almost fourteen years after my arrival, I address each of you with a heart full of gratitude and love yet at the same time with a pain that does not fit in this body for having to move away from St. Paul the Apostle. Yes, for moving away, but not for leaving, because all of you and this place will always be in my mind, in my heart, and in my prayers.
I want to give thanks from the bottom of my soul for having opened the doors of your heart to me. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your affection. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for helping me grow as a person and as a priest. Thank you for walking with me on the paths of faith. Thank you for accompanying me and helping me, especially in the moments when I or someone in my family was sick. Thank you for what you did for my family in one way or another. Thank you for being there in the moments when I needed you most, because when I believed or felt that I could no longer go on, or that things were not happening as I wanted, someone would appear with a timely gesture or word and allow me to see and feel that I was not alone in this mission. I also appreciate the commitment and generosity to parish projects, especially in the construction and improvements of our parish. Everything that was achieved was the result of the effort, the union, and the surrender of many hands and hearts willing to serve.
Before leaving, I also want to humbly ask forgiveness for any words, attitudes, or actions through which I may have hurt, disappointed, or made any of you uncomfortable. It was never my intention to do so; if it happened, I ask you to forgive me with the same kindness and love with which you have accompanied me so many times over these fourteen years. I leave with many beautiful memories and with the certainty that God, the Blessed Virgin Mary,
and our patron Saint Paul the Apostle will continue to bless and strengthen this family and its loved ones in faith, hope and love. I will always carry you in my prayers and in my heart. Remember that you are loved very much.
Note: Remember that I don’t ask for money for myself, but if at some point you receive an envelope from the Our Lady of las Americas mission, it will be to ask for your help ($) to build the new Church.

Father Fabio,

With grateful hearts, we thank you for 14
years of faithful service, compassionate
leadership, and loving dedication to the St.
Paul the Apostle parish family. Your presence,
guidance, and unwavering commitment have
been a true blessing, and your impact on our
parish will be felt for years to come.

While we will greatly miss you, we are
thankful for the many memories, friendships,
and spiritual gifts you have shared with us. As
you begin this new chapter in your priestly
ministry, please know that you carry with you
the prayers, gratitude, and affection of our
entire parish community.

May God continue to bless and guide you, and
may He reward you abundantly for all you
have done for St. Paul the Apostle.

With heartfelt appreciation and prayers,

The Parish Family of St. Paul the Apostle

The time is here to plan the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival Team is excited about having another record setting year! The entire parish community is needed to make this the best Fall Festival ever! How can YOU help?! Here are a few of the ways you can participate:

1. Mark your calendars for the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10am-4pm.
2. Attend a planning meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. We need more team members to help with the coordination. There are so many ways to pitch in that we can find something that fits everyone’s abilities.
3. Keep in mind, we will need waters/sodas, gift baskets and gift cards for the Silent Auction, bottles of wine for the Wine Toss, $5-$10 prizes for Tombola, jewelry items for the Jewelry Sale, and lots of delicious baked goods for the Bakery Sale. More information will be posted about when and how to donate those items!
4. Mostly, start spreading the word to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and local businesses.
   Thank you! Jacqueline and Steve Watkins/Peg and Ray Mancarella