· draw my heart o holy spirit ... ramona sacristan, veronica solecki, carmen stinchcomb, bruni...

Breathe on me O Holy Spirit

That my thoughts

May all be holy

Act in me O Holy Spirit

That my work, too

May be holy

Draw my heart

O Holy Spirit

That I love

But what is holy

Strengthen me,

O Holy Spirit

To defend

All that is holy

Guard me, then,

O Holy Spirit

That I always

May be holy

Amen

St. Paul Catholic Church and Preschool www.StPaulChurch.com

12708 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33618 - 813-961-3023

"FormedbyWordandSacrament,we,thepeopleofSt.PaulCatholicChurch,

areaSpirit-led,Eucharist-centered,vibrantmulticulturalChristian

communityoffaith,livingourloveforGodandneighbor

whilegrowingtogetherasdisciplesofChrist."

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday June 4, 2017

Apostles of the Eucharist

Happy Birthday! Today, Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the birthday of the Church. On this day, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples huddled in fear in the upper room. Filled with God’s grace, they were then emboldened and empowered to fearlessly go forth and proclaim the Gospel of Christ to all. Let us pray for the same grace! Pentecost is the time of disciple making! Perhaps this is the best time for us to review our recent Disciple Maker Index. If you recall, we are part of a national pilot project to reform parishes into communities of disciples. We took the index earlier in the year as a follow-up to the initial survey in 2015. We received 353 responses. The results were very encouraging. Our parish improved in every domain! We also scored better than the national averages of large parishes, suburban parishes, and diocesan parishes in every domain except one! This is confirmed by the fact that our Mass attendance continues to grow (4% above last year), the number of active ministries continues to increase, Faith Formation programs have also increased attendance, our Preschool is thriving, and offertory donations have grown. The “comments” section was interesting. The vast number of responses were extremely supportive. There were some wonderful suggestions such as providing equipment for the hearing impaired and forming a parish retreat program. A handful wished that homilies were more relevant, people were more reverent, kids were more respectful, and the liturgies were more reserved. A few struggled with the notion of inclusivity and tolerance: that our mission is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to all people, and not just those who look, sound, or act like us. It was interesting to see how few report that they are comfortable sharing their faith with others. Only a handful stated that they have invited others to join them for Mass. In other words ... many of us are still huddled in the upper room. It is important for us to reach out to others and share the reason for our hope and our joy. Jesus Christ is alive! Share how the Lord has touched your life. Invite others to join you for Eucharistic Adoration or for one of our many parish activities. Better yet, invite them to come with you to the Holy Mass ... to listen to the Word of God and be fed by His Body and Blood! St. Paul IS an amazing family of faith where ALL are welcomed! Share the Good News! Happy Birthday!

Fr. Bill Swengros Pastor

All are Welcome!

Weekend Masses

Saturday Masses 8:30am Mass

(Morning Prayer and Benediction 8:10am)

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:30pm

Missa em

Português: 7:30pm

Sunday Masses 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am,

12:30pm, 5:30pm Misa en Español: 2:00pm

Weekday Masses Monday to Friday

7:30am and 12:15pm

First Friday Mass 7:30pm

Saturday - 8:30am (Morning Prayer and Benediction 8:10am)

Reconciliation/Confession Saturdays 10am and 4pm or

upon request

24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration

Every Wednesday 8am to 9pm

Every Thursday 8am to 9pm

Every Friday 8:30am to Saturday 8:20am

Morning Prayer Monday - Friday 7:10am

Saturday 8:10am

Anointing of the Sick Every Second Saturday of the

Month at 8:30am

Church Office Address:

12708 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618-2802

813.961.3023 Fax 813.962.8780

Office Hours: 8am to 4pm www.StPaulChurch.com

[email protected]

Our Vision Statement: “Growing Together as Disciples of Christ.”

Growing together as disciples of Christ

JUNE 4JUNE 4JUNE 4JUNE 4thththth 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

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Join us this Sunday after Mass in the Family Center! We thank our sponsors: Jersey Mike’s Subs,

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Flippers Pizzeria.

“ToeachisgiventhemanifestationoftheSpiritforthecommongood”(1Cor12:7).

Parish Upcoming Events

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School

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****Adult volunteers receive $5 discount. An excellent opportunity for 6th through 12th graders to volunteer.

The Blood Mobile will be here June 11th from 8 am to 1 pm. to sign up on the Internet, they can go to www.OneBlood.org, click on Donate Now, and type in St. Paul Catholic Church in the Sponsor name.

Welcome, Bienvenidos,

Bem-vindos to St. Paul!

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church.

Join our next RCIA Inquiry session both in English and Spanish will be on Tuesday June 13th (second Tuesday of the month) at 7pm in the Parish Center. Inquiry is the first step in RCIA. Typically, adults spend two months discussing their faith lives and learning basic information about the Catholic Church.

St. Paul Catholic Church

We would kindly like to request each family to bring a gallon of water for all the children in the camp to share. We thank you so much and we are looking forward to a week of faith, learning and fun!

ALTAR SERVERS … DON’T BE A GUTTER BALL!

COME TO THE 1ST ANNUAL

ALTAR SERVER BOWLING PARTY!!

FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH, FROM 11:30 TO 2:00

PIN CHASERS ON W. HILLSBOROUGH

RSVP TO

[email protected]

OR 813-933-2323

PrK, K, and

4th Grade

are full!

Summer Vacation Prayer

No more homework, no more tests.

No more getting up for school.

No more book reports or studying.

My summer vacation begins today!

I'm so happy and I'm so free.

I want to read and get up late.

I want to ride my bike and swim.

I want to play more with my friends.

Please bless my summer days, dear God.

Keep me happy and safe.

To find out more about our preschool contact us at 813-264-3314;[email protected] or visit our website for more information at

www.StPaulCatholicPreschool.org

ExcellenceinCatholicpreschooleducationforover30years

Infant Baptism ‘I baptize you in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit’

Children's Corner

The baptism of a child is a special cause for joy and celebration on the part of the Church, the whole community of faith! Baptism is a birth into the Christian community and is in every way as solemn and important as birth itself. It is an event that needs to be prepared for, and it can serve as a reminder to you about your own faith and what it means to you. If you have any questions regarding Infant Baptism, please contact Lizette Espel at:(961-3023; [email protected])

Parish Divine

Mercy Pilgrimage You are invited to join Fr. Bill on a parish pilgrimage to Poland and Lithuania April 21-May 1, 2018. Experience the Divine Mercy on this pilgrimage of a life time! In preparation, those who would like will read an official biography of St. Faustina and her Diary. We will also have the opportunity to gather monthly for a movie to prepare us for our encounter with St. Faustina, St. John Paul II, and St. Maximilian

Kolbe. If you are interested in joining us on the pilgrimage, please call Margie at 1-800-644-4659.

THANK YOU!!!!! The Respect Life Ministry thanks all parishioners who took part in the parish- wide Baby Bottle Boomerang for Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center & Adoption Services!

St. Paul's donated over $7,800 so far and more bottles are still coming in! Your abundance of love, prayer, generosity, and support will help so many women in need choose life! If you still have a baby bottle, please return it to the church office, empty or full, so it can be returned to the pregnancy center for future fundraising efforts. Thank you!

Pope Francis: “Today’s Gospel (Cf. John 14:15-21), continuation of last Sunday’s, takes us to that moving and dramatic moment, which is Jesus’ Last

Supper with His disciples. John the Evangelist gathers from the Lord’s mouth and heart His last teachings, before His Passion and Death. Jesus promises His friends, in that sad, dark moment, that, after Him, they will receive “another Paraclete” (v. 16). This word means another “Advocate,” another Defender, another Consoler: “the Spirit of truth” (v. 17); and He adds” “I will not leave you desolate; I will come to you” (v. 18). These words transmit the joy of a new coming of Christ: He, risen and glorified, abides in the Father and, at the same time, comes to us in the Holy Spirit. And in this, His new coming, our union with Him and with the Father is revealed: “In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you” (v. 20) (Pope Francis, Regina Caeli, 21 May 2017).

Our Parish Family News Welcome New Parishioners! Bienvenidos! Mr. David Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lyons, Maria Miano,

Marilyne Perez, Franco Portal, Isbell Moreyra, Blas Rios, Maria

Osorio, Erin Ruddy, Ramona Sacristan, Veronica Solecki, Carmen

Stinchcomb, Bruni Vazquez, Rita Wielatz, Mr. and Mrs. Brock

Carullo, Diana Kahler, Salvatore Mancini, Allison Jason, Matthew

Saperstein, Lyl Polanco, Dr. Andrew Serdinik, Mr. and Mrs.

Orlando Ventura, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Julius

Colombo, Reimon Cruz, Gina Montijo, Rogelio Cruz, Beatriz Perez. Born into Eternal Life: Ruth Schneider , James F. Traina, Joan White Pinard, Mary

Giovenco, Pedro Ruiz, Amelia Pellegrino, Carol Sullivan, Josephine

Spoto, Evelyn Benitez, Bruce Lauer, Michael Scala, Kevin Garrett

Farley, Doris Lepa, S Julian Menendez, Marilyn Frances Reynolds,

Rafael Simon Gamez, Dustin Larmon , Eugenio Prisco.

Please Pray for those who are sick in our Parish: Nell Anz, Frieda Heimbach , Sharon Stinson Arnold LoDuca, Aaron

Ruiz, Johanna Sanchez, Greysen Feng, Christine White, Richard

Schardt, Lorena Zuluaga, Royman Torres, Helen Horton, Bob Huie,

Ross Massey, Aida Murphy, Cathy Lindberg, Max Zambrano, Leo

Murphy, Suzette Hillis, Marie Bobak, Wendy Cathell, Gabriel

Espinosa and Jane Miller. To add a name to the list email:

[email protected].

Please Pray for Peace Please keep all Servicemen and women in your prayers and especially those from our church family:

♦Hans C. Arcand, 2nd LT. USAF ♦Martin O. Reina, USCG ♦Nicholas Ringo, III US Navy ♦Mathew M Colon, Sgt., US Army ♦Michael Dunkelberger, Master Sargent, USAF ♦Christopher A. Garcia, Officer, U.S. Navy ♦Richard Majette, Captain, USMC ♦Katrina Monti, Captain, PA US Army ♦Jonathan Monti, Major, PA US Army ♦Richard Sison Jr, 2nd Lt., USAF ♦Matthew Mooney, Captain, USAF ♦Curtis Gardner, Sergeant, USAF ♦Adriana Trigg, USAF ♦Anthony Mazzie, US Army ♦Luis Luccani, PO, US Navy ♦Austin Jacob Ferlita, Pvt2s, US Army ♦Josh C. Seal, PO, US Navy ♦Corinna Fleischmann, CDR, USCG. ♦Morganne Oyler, US Navy ♦Sean C. Andino, Ensign, US Navy ♦Thomas Krasnicki, Lt, US Navy ♦Brett Smith, US Marine Corp. ♦Dominick J. Agnes III, Sgt, US Marine Corps ♦ Brian J. Babin, SS, USMC ♦Spencer M. Brown, U.S. Army, Pvt. ♦John Erickson, Cpl US Army ♦Jacob Torrens, US Army, Pvt

Saints of God: This Thursday we honor

St. Ephrem, Syrian deacon and doctor of the church (306-373). He is remembered as a gifted teacher and ardent defender of the Catholic Church. Although he was ordained

a deacon (so he could preach), he refused to be ordained a priest. It is said that he once feigned madness to avoid being consecrated a bishop! He had a great love for the Sacred Scriptures, a devotion to Jesus - fully human and fully divine, and a merciful heart. He wrote music to teach people the truths of our faith. That is why he has been nicknamed “Harp of the Holy Spirit.” Prayer of St. Ephrem: O Lord and Master of my life,

grant not unto me a spirit of idleness, of discouragement,

of lust for power, and of vain speaking. But bestow upon

me, Thy servant, the spirit of chastity, of meekness, of

patience, and of love. Yea, O Lord and King, grant that I

may perceive my own transgressions, and judge not my brother, for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.


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Words of Wisdom: For me prayer is a surge of the

heart, it is a simple look towards Heaven, it is a cry of

recognition and of love, embracing both trial and

joy.”

– St Therese of Lisieux

AmbassadorsofSt.Paul

Congratulations to our youngest new Knight, Bo Gwinner who graduated from Jesuit High School with honors. Bo and his parents are always involved in helping others and both father and son are active Knights. To become a Knight please contact [email protected]

Reflections on Scripture Page 6

I. Acts of the Apostles 1:2-11 "...tongues as of fire..." Reflection: "Pentecost" was the Hellenistic-Jewish name for "Shavuot," a harvest festival called for in Leviticus 23:15-23, and this called for an "assembly." Hence, the earliest followers of the Way were gathered together in obedience to Torah. The "wind" and "fire" are traditional symbols we find in the Hebrew Scriptures connected with theophanies, or manifestations of the presence of God. The “Miraculous” element is that each person spoke in a “different tongue,” (or different language) so that each person heard the proclamation in his or her own language. This can easily mean that the Gospel is not limited to any social group, but is “heard” by each and every person regardless of native tongue. This has been caused for two thousand years by the presence of the Spirit. II. 1 Corinthians 12:2b-7, 12-13 Spiritual Gifts Reflection: The presence of the Spirit in the Corinthian community was something that St. Paul had to deal with. For that community, ecstasy,

speaking in tongues, and other exhibitions of enthusiasm actually produced divisions within the group, with one or more claiming superior "spirituality" because of what he or she could do. Hence, the Apostle points out the commonality of the Spirit in the entire church. He also points out the variety of expressions of the Holy Spirit in the recognition of the uniqueness of our gifts. Each of us has certain gifts, unique to ourselves, and products of God's grace. But since they are "gifts," we cannot take credit for them. Instead, we must recognize that such gifts work for the benefit of the entire community. This is an important lesson for us, today. First, we have to recognize that whatever gifts we have are "gifts," not products of our own efforts. Second, we have to recognize the gifts of others as being just as valuable to the community as ours are. Finally, we must all share our gifts for the benefit of the whole. St. Paul is addressing us and our divisiveness, not only the Corinthians. III. John 20:19-23 The Johannine Commission Reflection: For the last four Sundays, we have read sections from Jesus' "Farewell Discourse" in the Gospel of John. Now we jump past the Crucifixion to the original last chapter of the Gospel. This is the

section just prior to that where Thomas makes his profession of Faith. The important elements of this section is the "sending" of the disciples (us) by Jesus. And at the same time as the sending, He brought the Holy Spirit upon them. While this is slightly different from the Lucan version in Acts, it involves the same elements, for the phrase "breathed" on them has great significance: this is what God did when He created humans (Gen. 2:7) or when God breathed life into the "Dry Bones" in Ezekiel 37:5. Hence, Jesus effects a "new creation," a "new beginning" of a different kind of life. Note also the dual greeting Jesus offers, "Peace be with you." We recall in his Farewell Discourse he had given his Peace to his disciples; here, in his glorified (wounded) body, he wishes the same Peace as a substitute for the normal "Do not be afraid" phraseology expected in a manifestation of God. The “commission” is not parallel to Matthew 16:19. Another translation of v. 23 is “those whose sins are forgiven, are forgiven; and those whom you retain, have been retained.” The latter refers not to sins, but to the continued inclusion of members of the Johannine Community. And we, of course, are the successors to that community.

By Jack Conroy, Ph.D.

Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic AdorationEucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration We invite you, your family and friends to join us every

Wednesday (8am-9 pm) Thursday (8am-9 pm) Friday(8am-Sat. 8am)

for Eucharistic Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament.

“I am with you always,

to the end of times” Mt. 28:20

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the Scriptures before the re,lections of Mr.

Conroy. The Scripture for today’s liturgy can

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Small Business Expo Exhibitors Page 7

Traditional Tae Kwon Do Center of Lutz Blount and Curry Funeral Home

The Balloon MD—Non Surgery Weight Loss

Program

Always Best Care Senior Services

Eye Glass World DeDomenico Orthodontics

Fitness Advances P3 Financial

Dignity Memorial LuLaRoe Beauty Life Fashion

Ginger Perkins PA Real Estate Florida Medical Clinic

Global Accounting and Tax Solutions, Inc Alex Pinzkoski - Keller Williams

Paparazzi Accessories Franciscan Center

Thompson Home Inspections Fast Track Urgent Care Center

CAC Florida Medical Centers CB Air Conditioning and Heating

Jersey Mike’s Subs Ageless Beauty by Miriam

Koenig Martial Arts Green Bladez Lawn, LLC

Life Connections Counseling Center Boza & Roel Funeral Home

Live At Home Blessings of Home Homemade delicacies

Manor Care of Carrollwood St. Mary’s Gift Store

Morning Star Catholic School Trinity Memorial

The Melendez Law Office VS Dentistry

Serene Home Care Molinares Medical and Holistic Centre, Inc.

Sunshine Dentistry A.J. “Stan” Musial, Jr. Attorney at Law

Wealth Advisors of Tampa Bay F.J. O’Donnell Group Insurance-Life Settlements

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Peter M. Macaluso, P.A. Legal Services

PBL Productions Drone Technology Virtus Anima

One Solution Cleaning Service, LLC Flippers Pizzeria

Thank you to our exhibitors for our Second Annual Small Business Expo 2017 Our Parish is blessed with your participation in this networking event!

Passports to Holiness- We had 50 Faith Formation students who submitted their completed Passports this Easter. This means that these children benefited spiritually from experiencing our Holy Triduum: Holy Thursday Mass, Good Friday Adoration of the Cross, and Easter Vigil. Thank you to the parents who made it possible for the children to be a part of such a holy moment in our liturgical year. These children will be celebrating with a bowling/pizza party with Fr. Bill. Details will be mailed to these families!

Registration for the Fall is in full swing! Call Carmen Cayon for more information (813-961-3023). We have more children registering and not enough teachers to help!! Do you love to talk about Jesus and his Church? Do you wonder how you can help our families learn more about the treasures of our faith? We Need YOU! We are in need of new teachers who are willing to share their faith with our children. We will have a training this summer, call our office for more information on how you can be a part of our Faith Formation team!!

Thank You to each and every teacher (catechist) who helped us this year, whether you were a teacher, an assistant, directed us in song, a “go-to” substitute (always ready to jump in and help), a door greeter, a retreat planner, a photographer at our events, and so on…..each one of you made a huge impact on our success this year. We can never show you enough gratitude, but we know that God has blessed you in many ways, which is why many of you have decided to return next year. Our families are blessed by your generosity and love for Jesus. Catechists-Please RSVP for our Awesome Catechist Appreciation Dinner on June 8th at 6:30pm at Bethany Center. We want to thank you for all you did during this past year of Faith Formation. You may email us to RSVP at:

[email protected]

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St. Paul Faith Formation St. Paul Faith Formation St. Paul Faith Formation St. Paul Faith Formation We are ro�ed in Faith and growing in grace

Summer Movie Series and VBS Volunteers Needed! Please Sign-up

at www.stpaulchurch.com to volunteer this Summer on June 12-16 for VBS, and June 22 & 29, and July 13 & 20 for Movie Series.

Safe Environment: Child abuse is a tragic reality which can be prevented. How? 1. Talk to your children about touching safety. Teach them

that it is OK to say “NO,” get away, and seek help. 2. Help your children make a list of the people they can turn to for help if they have a problem. 3. Teach your children that unsafe touch can happen with people they know and trust; not only with strangers. 4. Respect your children’s personal boundaries. Teach them to trust their intuition about others. 5. Be aware of those who have contact with your children and be sure it is a “Safe Environment” with at least two adults supervising whenever possible. For more information, please call our Faith Formation office 961-3023.

COVECREST SUMMER CAMP

All spots are reserved. Chaperones are in place. Please keep our teens in your prayers as they encounter Christ in a special way this summer! If you are interested in being a part of our Teen’s Ministry, please contact us. We would love to invite you to be a part of our Youth Ministry Advisory Board.

Youth Ministry Advisory Board-

Parents or any adult interested in the success and spiritual development of our teens, we invite you to be a part of this vital committee. This is a diverse group of adults who can help assess, provide ideas and plan with our Pastor and Youth Minister on the needs of our teens in our community. Call us if you are interested. 813-961-3023.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecalltheFaith

Formationof�icenow.Itisnottoolateto

inquireaboutFaithFormation!813-961-3023

July 2 - 7


Ministries in Action!

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Summer Movie Series for the Parish Family!

Thursday, June 22 & 29 Thursday, July 13 & 20

7pm @ Family Center Free Admission :)

Concessions will be available for

purchase. All items $1.00 Pizza, Popcorn, Hot-Dogs, Candy, Chips,

Sodas, Water and Juice Special snacks each week: Ice Cream,

S’mores, Cotton Candy and Fruit.

Marriage Enrichment Seminar Saturday, June 24 9am-4:30pm

Participant Form First Name Last Name: ________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________ Home Phone: _______________Cell Phone: ___________ Spouse Name:: ___________________________________ Wedding Anniversary Date:_________________________

Looking Ahead! •June 4 - Small

Business Expo 8:30a-2p •June 5-9 - PSA All Sports Camp •June 10 - Festa Junina 5p Mass in Parish Center and 6p Festa in Family Center • June 12-16 - Vacation Bible School 9-noon

•June 15-17 - 40 Hours for Corpus Christi Celebration 7p Mass on June 15. • June 19-23 - PSA All Sports Camp •June 22 - Movie Series 7pm •June 23 - Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus •June 24 - Marriage Enrichment Seminar 9am •June 29 - Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul

DEO GRATIAS!! One of the great treasures of our parish is our wonderful Preschool. We are blest with an amazing team of teachers

and support staff who provide a stellar educational environment for our little ones. Please join me in offering a prayer of thanksgiving for director Martha Aguilar and her amazing team! This week we received bulletins from New Jersey and Florida. Thank you for sharing with us bulletins from your travels!

Are you as smart as a 5th grader? Why do human beings have dignity?

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A. Because we are made in the image and likeness of God.

On a Lighter Note: I went to confession and told

the priest, “I lost my temper.” He said, “Don’t worry, nobody else wants it either.”

First Diocesan Animal Policy: In order to ensure the safety of all of our parishioners as well as their pets, it is prohibited to have animals on Diocesan property other than service animals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Christ Heal Us!! On the second Saturday of every month during the 8:30 morning Mass, we will offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. This beautiful Sacrament is for all those who are advanced in age as well as those who suffer from a serious (grave)

illness. It is recommended for all those who are scheduled to be admitted to a hospital for surgery later this month to be anointed. This Sacrament can be received as often as needed. Come and experience the healing touch of the Divine Physician!

DIVINE MERCY PILGRIMAGE NOTES

In order to prepare our minds and hearts for our Divine Mercy pilgrimage, Fr. Bill will be leading a Facebook study of both a biography of St. Faustina and

her Diary. In addition, you are invited to a series of Nights at the Movies! Each movie will be held in the Parish Center at 7pm. We just installed a beautiful new audio-visual system so it is sure to be a treat! Please mark your calendars! August 25 Ocean of Mercy September 22 Karol - The Pope, the Man October 27 Faustina November 10 Divine Mercy No Escape January 18 Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe February 23 The Face of Mercy March 23 Pre-departure Meeting & the Original Image of Divine Mercy

Ask It Basket: “I thought we celebrated Ascension Thursday. What happened?” Good question. The mystery of the

Ascension, as well as the Feast of Corpus Christi, are so important, many bishops have asked the Holy See to transfer the observance of the feast to Sunday. In this way, as many people as possible can celebrate these central mysteries of the faith. (If you have a question for the Ask It Basket, please contact [email protected]).

LetUsPray! We are a community which prays! Each week people gather

on our campus for prayer. Here are some of our prayer groups: (Pleaseletme

knowifIomittedyou!-Fr.Bill)

Weekdays before the 12:15 Mass Prayer for Vocations

Tuesdays after the 12:15 Mass Our Mother of Mercy

Tuesdays at 7:30pm Legion of Mary (espanol)

2nd Tuesdays at 7pm La Familia (espanol)

Wednesdays 8am-9pm Eucharistic Adoration

1st Wednesdays at 8pm Rosary (portugues)

Thursdays after the 12:15 Mass Spiritual Mothers

Thursdays at 7:30pm Amor de Jesus Grupo de Oracion (espanol)

Thursdays Cenaculo de Maria Rosa Mistica (portugues

24 hour Adoration Friday

Fridays at 6:45pm Rosary and Santo Nino Perpetual Novena

1st Fridays at 7:30pm Sacred Heart Novena Mass

2nd Fridays at 7:30pm Nossa Senhora Da Rosa Mistica (portugues)

3rd Fridays at 7:30pm Our Lady of Good Health Novena Mass

Saturdays after the 8:30am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena

2nd Saturday during the 8:30am Mass Anointing of the Sick

4th Saturday after the 8:30 am Mass Our Lady of Penafrancia

Various times:

Cenacles of Divine Mercy (eng, sp, port)

Fiat (english and espanol)

Please contact Nancy at the parish of>ice for more information.

Weekly Offertory Sunday, May 28, 2017

Offertory: $ 23,666 Attendance: 3,199 Envelopes: 786

Thank you for your Generosity!

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Go to StPaulChurch.com, and click on the Online Giving link

for more info on how to sign up.

SecretsofSuccessful

StewardsIn our Church today, few concepts are more misunderstood than the concept of Catholic stewardship. Most that hear the word stewardship immediately think of fund-raising and shut out the rest of the message. That really is not what stewardship is about at all. Simply put, the good steward is the person who takes care of whatever it is that she or he has been entrusted. They use the gifts they have been given to good purpose and don’t squander it. As the U.S. Catholic Bishops said in Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response: “A Christian steward is one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others and returns them with increase to the Lord”. When we use our time, talents and treasures well, we feel in balance, in tune with God. We realize we have been generously given those gifts and, in turn, we are using them for good purposes. There are several “secrets” that good stewards have in common. Over the next few bulletins, we will explore what these are. I’m sure there will be a few that

will surprise you! Here is Number 1 of 7.

Successful stewards … Genuine, thought-out stewardship is not about pain or depletion. Stewardship is most deeply about pleasure and increase. If you think about it for just a moment, you realize how good you feel when you are

generous, when you are doing something that makes a difference in someone’s life. That is what underlies good stewardship, which makes it actually quite natural in our lives. There is a simple saying that makes ultimate sense: “Stewardship—it’s already in your heart”. There is something deep within us that is good and generous, some almost biological sensation that is triggered when we see a need. It is that good feeling that wells up within us when another person’s needs and our shared gifts intersect. “It is better to give than to receive” might seem like so many lofty words, but as we look back in our lives, we find they are absolutely true. How many times have we found ourselves saying, after we have extended ourselves (even when a big begrudgingly): I like doing this. Giving feels great; I’m not depleted at all. In fact, I’m enriched! And so, good stewards capitalize on such moments. Why not, they say, feel absolutely wonderful when I have given some of my time, or talent or treasure or something or someone and have realized the sharing of that gift has made a difference? Intrigued? Come back next week … same space … to find out more about the Seven

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Give until

it feels

GOOD!

Coffee & Donuts Last Sunday until August

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Knights of Columbus Our Knights are joining forces with the Finance Council as they present the Small Business Fair today. Stop by and meet some of our local business owners and learn how you can become a member of this incredible group of men … St. Paul’s Knights of Columbus. They are the men in the yellow shirts and always wearing a smile.

As we end our Coffee and Donuts for the summer, we

want to acknowledge all of the awesome ST. PAUL MINISTRIES RST INDIVIDUALS who gave up a Sunday

morning (s) to host Coffee and Donuts. Because of your generosity in giving of yourself and your time, the Spirit of St. Paul’s continues to fill the hearts of so very many that pass through its doors. We truly are a Parish Family.

Enjoy your summer … we’ll see you in August!

“We make a living by what we get,

but we make a life by what we give.

Sir Winston Churchill

Faith in Action: To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we do

with those gifts is our gift back to God. Generously sharing our gifts keeps us more "God-centered" and less "self-centered".

Mass Intentions for the Week of June 4th Saturday, June 3, 2017 - St. Charles Lwanga 5:30 pm St. Paul Parishioners (int.) 7:30 pm Jim Russell + Sunday, June 4, 2017 - Pentecost Sunday 7:30 am Frank Amico + 9:00 am Bob Silah + 10:45 am Jaroslaw P. Miernik + 12:30 pm Dick Parker + 2:00 pm Hipolitta Astudillo + 5:30 pm Kathryn Marcinko + Monday, June 5, 2017 - St. Boniface 7:30 am Joseph Klein + 12:15 pm Aurea Fernandez + Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - St. Norbert 7:30 am J. Leo Klein, S.J. + 12:15 pm Joseph Ondrula + Wednesday, June 7, 2017 7:30 am Henrietta Sarna + 12:15 pm Consecrated Life and Priestly Vocations (int.) Thursday, June 8, 2017 7:30 am Patrick Moran + 12:15 pm Josephine Lato + Friday, June 9, 2017 - St. Ephrem 7:30 am Digna Fabic + 12:15 pm Aracelis Sanchez + Saturday, June 10, 2017 8:30 am John Robidas, Sr. + 5:00 pm St. Paul Parishioners (int.) Festa Junina Mass 5:30 pm Michael Petresky, Sr. + Sunday, June 11, 2017 - The Most Holy Trinity 7:30 am Bruce Lauer + 9:00 am Caterina Zichi + 10:45 am Vladyslaw Jaskiel + 12:30 pm Council of Catholic Women (int.) 2:00 pm Yolanda Suarez + 5:30 pm Jack O’Flaherty +

Readings for the Week of June 4th

Sunday: Acts 2:1-11 / 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 / Jn 20:19-23 Monday: Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8 / Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14 / Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a / Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a / Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17 / Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20 / Mk 12:38-44

Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9 / 2 Cor 13:11-13 / Jn 3:16-18

HurricaneSeasonishere!

Now is the time to prepare. Make sure

you have evacuation routes, water,

batteries, and non-perishable foods.

Also, make a note of friends and

neighbors who may need extra help

when a storm threatens. Let us pray:

“Our Father in Heaven through the

intercession of Our Lady of Prompt

Succor, spare us during this Hurricane

season from all harm. Protect us and

our homes from all disasters of nature.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to

help us. We ask this through Christ

our Lord. Amen.”

LivingFaith:

Pentecost is the

birthday of the Church. When the

disciples entered the upper room, they

were afraid to share their faith.

Afterwards, they went out and boldly

proclaimed the Good News of God’s

love and mercy to all the world.

Question: Do you share your faith by

all you say and do or are you locked up

in your upper room of fear?

Delight in a Rhine River Cruise

France, Germany & Switzerland

With Guest Speaker, Sister Theresa Betz November 24 - December 2, 2017 Register NOW! For a brochure, more

information, or to register-- call Sr. Theresa at 216-469-9184 or e-mail her at

[email protected]

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The “Marriage Unique For a Reason” website is part of the Bishops' ongoing efforts to promote and defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman. It offers many educational resources for Catholics and others who want to better understand and articulate the Church's teaching on marriage. The website currently features five video resources: Made for Each Other, Made

for Life, Made for Freedom, Made for the Common Good, and El Matrimonio: Hecho para el amor y vida (in Spanish with English subtitles), as well as FAQs about marriage, a library of Church teaching, and a regularly updated blog. Learn more at marriageuniqueforareason.org

St. Vincent De Paul Pantry Hours Monday & Thursday 9am -12pm

Assistance Line: 813-264-3325

Employment may occur to many of our neighbors, SVDPSC can ease their load when you donate money, and provide food - When you supply us with these gifts, you are with us and you know that it will get to the home that needs assistance.

Our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry regularly feeds more than 50 families each week. Feeding so many, our pantry shelves don’t stay full for very long. If you would like to help, food donations can be left in

the marked baskets in the church Narthex. Wish List This Week:

Canned Meat, Cereal, and Canned Milk

Thank you for your generosity! ~ SVdP

Outreach Ministries and Community Events

Dialogo Matrimonial MDS en Español Para mas información escribir a

MatrimonialDialog-esp @StPaulChurch.com

Meeting every Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Family Center. Check out our video and webpage at

www.StPaulChurch.com


SOS Human Trafficking Ministry meeting will be on Thursday, June 8th at 7 pm in the Parish Center, Room C.

Everyone is welcome.

Shawls of Hope meeting Friday, June 9th at 10am.

Council of Catholic Women Installation Mass

Sunday, June 11 at 12:30pm We will be installing the Council of Catholic Women new

officers for the forthcoming 2017-2018 year period.

The Tampa Catholic Crusaderette Dance Team will sponsor a dance camp on Monday & Tuesday, June 5 and 6 in the TC Gym. Times: 9 to 3. Ages: 5 to 13. Cost: $55 – includes a T-Shirt. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. For further info you can download a registration form from tampacatholic.org or call Sue Johnson at 813-503-1202 or 870-0860 x539 or [email protected]

The Second Annual ProLife Women’s Conference will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott from June 23-25th with keynote speakers Abby Johnson, Melissa Ohden and Lacy Buchanan, breakout sessions about Pregnancy Loss, Sidewalk Advocacy, Human Trafficking, being consistently prolife and more, and Panel Discussions that include a Birth Mom panel (about adoption), Engaging the Black Community, Adverse Diagnosis and ProLife healthcare, all proclaiming the message that “Life Empowers Women.” Go to http://prolifewomen.com for more information!

Serving St. Paul Parishioners for 25 Years!

Legal Consultation and Referral Service on Mondays and

Wednesdays by appointment. Please call 813-961-3023.

Counseling Services offered by

Dr. Pat Berne Please call to make an

appointment 813-961-3023

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