Reflection

In this Gospel of St. John, we can see how Jesus recognizes the spiritual and material needs of the people who approach Him, because it is He who warns of the lack of food for all those people who followed Him. Jesus is aware of our needs and seeks a way to give us what we need in this life and to take us to eternity. At the same time, the Lord invites us, like Philip, to develop an attentive look at the needs of others, through compassion for those who have nothing in this world. In short, he invites us to be his imitators, that is, to see the needs of others and how to provide for them. After this episode of the multiplication of loaves, he will talk about a bread that will open the doors of eternal life.
Question: Are you interested in that Bread? If the answer is yes, how do you receive it, that is, how is the soul when it comes in contact with Jesus?

Thanksgiving
Thank you, thank you very much to all the people who in one way or another made possible the sixty-year celebration of our parish. I was pleased to have seen the community integrated both in the liturgy and in the sharing of food. It is good to take advantage of those small spaces that God gives us to integrate around Christ Jesus. I also want to especially thank the people who brought their birthday gift for the parish; the money that was collected will be used in the capital campaign.

Hispanic Food Sale on July 28th and August 4th . Come and enjoy this delicious homemade food. Venta de Comida este 28 de julio y 4 de Agosto. Venga y disfrute de esta deliciosa comida casera.

The Parish is in need of Volunteer Ushers for the Vigil Mass for Saturdays at 5:00pm
and Sunday 8:00am. If interested in helping, please contact Andy Brackett:
Phone: 706-969-3073
Email: [email protected]

There are things in life that no matter how much you disagree and don’t want to do, you must do; such is the case with cutting down some trees that we have on the parish grounds. Several of them make the parish look beautiful and at the same time give shade that is very useful, especially in the summer season. Unfortunately, we have to cut some of them because they are causing damage in the parish, or they can cause an accident for someone. With some of them, the roots have lifted the sidewalks; they have damaged the pipe that connects the septic tank or the gas pipe; and finally, they can create a problem to the structure of the parish.
We have the painful task of having to cut them down for the good of all. I wouldn’t be forgiven if someone hurt themselves physically because of my negligence. I hope you understand me. For those who want to help us cut down these trees, please contact the office, Juan, or Paul, and let us know about your valuable help. I hope that very soon we can repair the damage we will do to nature by planting new trees, yes, in places that do not cause any harm either in the present or in the future.

OCIA (formerly known as RCIA) begins, Wednesday – September 11 at 6:30pm in the school building for English and Sunday – September 8 at 11:00am in Spanish.
Contact Juan Gutierrez 770-561-4485 for Spanish or
Travis Mullis 706-878-6769 for English.

School of Religion Last Chance to register for 2024-2025 school year:
August 3 and 4
August 10 and 11
No registration after Aug 11!!!
Registration after all Masses – $70 per family – additional $30 for sacramental prep
classes.
Family Faith Formation begins Wednesday – Sept 4
Meal provided by Jesus Estrada Ministries 5:30pm – 6:00pm. Classes strictly
begins at 6:00pm– 7:15pm – students must be on time this year!!!! Mass
begins at 7:15pm.
Sunday School on Bible/Sacraments – begins Sept. 8 – 11:00am – Noon
NO SACRAMENT CLASSES OFFERED ON SUNDAY!

“What is the Bible?”
A Three Session Adult Study

Facilitated By Deacon Rich
Sunday Evenings – August 4, 11, and 18
6:00 – 7:30 Parish Hall

Class is welcome to Adults Free of Charge

Topics:
What is the Bible?

How is the Bible Organized?

Inside the Old Testament

Inside the New Testament

History of the Bible.

The Outreach ministry sponsors the “Brown Bag Weekend” the first full weekend of each month, which will occur next weekend (August 3 & 4). It is a way to help those in our parish community struggling to put food on the table. Parishioners that are willing and able are encouraged to take a brown bag and purchase the food items noted. Donated food items should be placed in the brown bags and dropped off in the collection bins in the narthex the following weekend (August 10&11). The bins are used to prevent unwanted creatures from helping themselves to the food. Those donating are encouraged to leave the bags only when the bins are out. The Outreach ministry thanks those that are able to help nourish our parish community.

Fall is around the corner, and it is time to reestablish the St. Paul Pumpkin Patch.   

With the growing needs of our parish, the pumpkin patch can offer much needed income and we need your help!!!!  Please prayerfully consider coordinating this fund raiser!   

We are grateful to Laurie Vitek and Gina Sherman for their years of dedication in making our church the “Pumpkin Church” in our community!  Let’s make St. Paul’s the “Pumpkin Church” again! 

Thank you to Fr. Fabio, Deacon Rich and the parishioners of St. Paul who have been supporting our youth as they prepare for the Steubenville Atlanta Conference, July 26-28! 

Please remember the following youth and chaperones in your prayers, that they may have safe travels to and from Atlanta, and that they may grow closer to Jesus Christ    through the practices of their Catholic faith.

Rose Bannon, Sarah Hunter, Citlaly Urquiza, Priscilla Flores, Zaidee Gazga, Miranda Diego, Mayra Pedro, Valeria Tinoco, Sofia Goicoechea, Christopher Jimenez, Rebecca Strange, Jesus Aguilar, Eveli Sanchez, Mary Ruth Jones

Gracias al P. Fabio, el diácono Rich y los feligreses de St. Paul que han estado apoyando a nuestros jóvenes mientras se preparan para la Conferencia de Steubenville Atlanta,

del 26 al 28 de julio.

Por favor recuerden a los siguientes jóvenes y acompañantes en sus oraciones, para que puedan tener viajes seguros hacia y desde Atlanta, y para que puedan acercarse más a Jesucristo a través de las prácticas de su fe católica.

Rose Bannon, Sarah Hunter, Citlaly Urquiza, Priscilla Flores, Zaidee Gazga, Miranda Diego, Mayra Pedro, Valeria Tinoco, Sofia Goicoechea, Christopher Jimenez, Rebecca Strange, Jesus Aguilar, Eveli Sanchez, Mary Ruth Jones

This month of July, Adoration on Fridays will be only from 11:00am until 12:15pm.
Adoration will not go until 3:00pm. Thank you for understanding.

Please click on this link to see the July meeting minutes: https://stpaulcleveland.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Parish-Council-Minutes-July-2024.docx