Corpus Christi
On the solemnity of Corpus Christi, we celebrate one of the greatest mysteries of our faith: Jesus Christ, alive and present in the Eucharist. He is not a symbol; He is not a distant memory. He is the same Lord who, out of
infinite love, chose to remain with us until the end of time. While many things in life are fleeting, the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament remains constant. He is present in the consecrated Host to nourish our soul, strengthen our hopes, and remind us that we never walk alone.
Every time we approach the Eucharist, God invites us into a deep communion with Him. He receives us with our joys and sorrows, our triumphs and defeats, our fears and our confidence – whatever is unique to each person. In short, He receives us as we are, to nourish us and fill us with His presence. In the silence of Communion, we discover that true love does not always speak with words; often, it reveals itself simply by remaining. Jesus remains in those who desire Him to remain. Corpus Christi also challenges us to become what we receive. If we receive the Body of Christ, we are called to be the living Body of Christ for others: hands that help, words that console, hearts that forgive, and lives that reflect the love of God.
I would like to conclude with a small anecdote. I have two friends, believe it or not. One is an Argentine Jew whom we could easily mistake for a Catholic because of the way he lives and acts; the other is a brilliant Catholic. The Jewish friend asked the Catholic, “Do you go to Mass every day?” The Catholic replied, “Not every day.” The Jewish friend then said, “Then you do not truly believe in Jesus, because if you believed in Him, you would attend the Eucharist every day to receive him. Question: When you truly receive Holy Communion, do you believe in Jesus? And how do you receive Him?

Thanksgiving: From the bottom of my heart, I want to express my gratitude and admiration to Eveli, the group of volunteers, the parents who said yes to the activities carried out during the week, and the children who participated in Vacation Bible School. Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, commitment, and spirit of service. Every activity, teaching, prayer, and shared moment has been a beautiful opportunity to sow the Word of God in the hearts of our children and thus strengthen the faith of our families. To Eveli, thank you for your leadership and commitment; to the volunteers, for your generosity and time; to the parents, for your support and trust; and to the children, for your joy, participation, and desire to learn more about God’s love. May the Lord abundantly bless each of you and your families and repay you for all the good you have done. May the fruits of this biblical week continue to grow in our lives and in our parish community. May God reward you for everything. You are always in my prayers and in my heart.

Brown bags will be available after all Masses this weekend. Please take one if you are able and bring it back next weekend. There will be bins set out in the church entrance. PLEASE ONLY leave the bags when the bins are out. If you
missed getting a bag, you can still bring nonperishable items next week in
any bags you have. Thank you so much for helping our parishioners in need.

A Huge Thank You to ALL the volunteers (parents and teens) that made Vacation Bible School a great success. Thanks to all of the parishioners that donated items for our craft and snack stations! 

A special thank you to Eveli Sanchez who coordinated the whole event!  

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for purchasing the program, On the Wings of Prayer, and for providing hamburgers/hot dogs for our workers and campers on the first night.   

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. 

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.