June Meeting Reminder: We will meet on Monday, June 8th in the Parish Hall. The Officers’ Meeting begin at 6pm. Dinner is at 6:30pm and the Regular Council Meeting begins at 7pm. We will be voting on the new officers and discussing events planned for the upcoming year.

If you have not attended COR yet, now is the time.  We are kicking off a new study on the Dignity of Work and how it is a critical to our lives as Catholic men.  Join Catholic men in faith and fraternity.  Learn how your Catholic faith can be relevant to your life.  Thursday, June 11th at 7pm in the Parish Hall.  ALL parish men not just the Knights are invited.  Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  Call Steve Watkins for questions 727-527-0390

JUNE 13 AND 14

From the Holy Land of Israel, from the hills of Jerusalem and the countryside of Bethlehem, come olive wood carvings made from the ancient and blessed olive trees so often mentioned in the Holy Bible. We are honored to bring our handcrafted olive wood figures and religious items to Saint Paul the Apostle
Catholic Church. Each piece is made by local Christian Catholic families in the Holy Land. Due to ongoing economic challenges and historical conflict, Christians now represent less than 1% of the population in the Holy Land. Because the region relies heavily on tourism, olive wood craftsmanship has
become one of the primary sources of income for these families. By supporting this mission, you help preserve the Christian Catholic presence in the land of Christ’s birth. We hope these sacred crafts will be a blessing to your homes and families. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted.

The Knights will be serving the Parish Breakfast after the 8am and 10am Masses on Sunday, June 14, 2026.  We will be serving a delicious breakfast of eggs, omelets, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, grits, hash browns, fresh fruit, juice and hot coffee.  Please join the Knights to enjoy a delicious breakfast and visit with your fellow parishioners. 

Reflection: Today, the Church invites us to contemplate one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: the Holy Trinity – one God in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are not three gods, but one God who reveals Himself in
perfect and eternal love. Many times, we try to understand this mystery only through reason, but the Trinity is not only understood; above all, it is lived and experienced. Every time we make the sign of the cross, every time we pray, and every time we love sincerely, we enter into the mystery of the Triune God. The Trinity teaches us that God is not solitude, but communion. God is family, unity, encounter, and mutual self-giving. And if we have been created in the image of God, then we too are called to live in communion, to build unity,
to forgive, to serve, and to love.

Father’s Month: As we already know, in June we will celebrate Father’s Day during the weekend of June 20- 21. It is a perfect time to thank our fathers for all they have done for each of us, especially during that weekend. Throughout
the month, we will be praying for all fathers who have been called by God to be in His presence. Therefore, I invite you to write the name of those fathers that passed before us in the binder that will be in the lobby. We will place this binder on the altar during the Sunday Masses.

Priestly Ordination: This Saturday, May 30, God is blessing us with four new priests to serve in our Archdiocese, which is why I ask for your many prayers, especially for Father Eric Baylot, Father Jacob Butz, Father Juno Lee, and Father Sean Lee. Father Sean Lee lives here in Cleveland and will be celebrating his first Mass this Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Thanksgiving for My Priesthood: On this occasion, I want to thank God for these 22 years of priesthood and for each community that has welcomed me, especially my family at St. Paul the Apostle. Thank you to the families, children, young people, the sick, and the elderly who have been part of this journey of faith and service. In every face, I have been able to discover God’s living presence. Thank you for your prayers, your affection, your support, and your closeness. Thank you for walking with me, for trusting in my ministry, and for helping me become a better priest each day. Please do not stop praying for me and may God and the Blessed Virgin Mary fill us with blessings, so that we never lack love for the Church and the Gospel. May God reward you for putting up with me for 14 years. Finally, I ask your forgiveness if at any moment I made you feel hurt though an inappropriate gesture or word.

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

St. Paul has an opening for a part-time administrative assistant. The administrative assistant serves as the first line of contact for the office and provides general administrative support for staff. This role requires a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude. Responsibilities include creating and publishing the weekly parish bulletin, preparing sacramental
certificates, recording sacramental events, maintaining the parish schedule of facilities and activities including weddings and funerals, scheduling Mass intentions, and entering and maintaining parishioner information in the parish database. Additional duties will be assigned as the individual gains experience with the parish operations. Qualified candidates have a high school degree (or GED) and two to three years of related work experience, including general secretarial experience. Must have strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint); excellent phone skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; and an ability to multi-task. Experience in a church setting is a plus. Fluency in Spanish with an excellent command of the English language is required. Please forward resume and cover letter to Vicky Donato Lazzarini, parish business manager, at vdonato@stpaulcleveland.com.