St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro, NY September 6, 2020 Pastor Rev. Thomas P. Durant

16 Park Avenue, Whitesboro, NY 13492—315-736-1124 email: stpauls@stpaulswhitesboro.org web: stpaulswhitesboro.org

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Lord, I love you and adore

You.

We honor those who died while in defense of our

country.

O God of love, compassion, and healing, look on us, people of many different faiths and traditions, who gather today at this site, the scene of incredible violence and pain. We ask you in your goodness to give eternal light and peace to all who died here-- the heroic first-responders: our fire fighters, police officers, emergency service workers, and Port Authority personnel, along with all the innocent men and women who were victims of this tragedy simply because their work or service brought them here on September 11, 2001. We ask you, in your compassion to bring healing to those who, because of their presence here that day, suffer from injuries and illness. Heal, too, the pain of still-grieving families and all who lost loved ones in this tragedy. Give them strength to continue their lives with courage and hope. We are mindful as well of those who suffered death, injury, and loss on the same day at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Our hearts are one with theirs as our prayer embraces their pain and suffering. God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world: peace in the hearts of all men and women and peace among the nations of the earth. Turn to your way of love those whose hearts and minds are consumed with hatred. God of understanding, overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy, we seek your light and guidance as we confront such terrible events. Grant that those whose lives were spared may live so that the lives lost here may not have been lost in vain. Comfort and console us, strengthen us in hope, and give us the wisdom and courage to work tirelessly for a world where true peace and love reign among nations and in the hearts of all.

Pope Benedict XI--Prayer at Ground Zero New York, 20 April 2008

On April 20, 2008, the Vicar of Christ visited the United States and he made a special visit to "Ground Zero", a truly American site of prayer and reflection and he prayed. The words of that beautiful prayer are as stirring today as they were then. In memory of all those who died, those who still suffer, those who still grieve their loss and for a Nation which today reflects on the event and what it means for the future, Catholic Online offers the Pope Benedict XI Prayer:

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Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers

4:00 p.m. Carol Babowicz

L Crowley/A/JE Falk JA Falk/N Famolaro No Precious Blood Distribution

8:00a.m. Dan Sullivan

P Deck/J Emery/P Fess M Hillick/S O’Callaghan No Precious Blood Distribution

10:30a.m. Norma Gemza

T Jordan/E Kistowski/G Olivella L Pasick/R Stanhope No Precious Blood Distribution

Sept. 12/13, 2020

Please secure a sub ahead of time if you cannot make your scheduled day/time/commitment.

Dear Parishioners: It is wonderful to see so many coming back to Mass. Special thanks to all of you continuing with stewardship offerings. Our collections reflect the generosity of all who are sacrificing in this difficult time. Masks are still needed on faces while in church or in our Offices and Daycare (adults). Thank you for complying with all the Covid-19 requirements, we are making a difference by following guidelines. We celebrate Labor Day this Mon., Sept. 7 and we remember all those who perished on 9/11 this Fri., Sept. 11. Religious Education Sign Ups have begun with several different ways you can register and Bible Study begins Wed., Sept. 16. We will be welcoming our altar servers back to Liturgies also. Please check out additional information below.

Fr. Tom

Weekend Ministry Schedule

Monday, Sept. 7

Parish Offices and Day Care are closed for Labor Day!

Confessions Saturdays 3-3:45p.m.

Wear a mask. Face to Face.

Speak Up. Near Altar.

He who angers you controls you.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SIGN UPS!

You may also go to our website:

stpaulswhitesboro.org or our Facebook page

St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Whitesboro

to register this week.

You may now sign up for

religious education classes by

picking up forms at the Parish Office from

10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Ring the

buzzer and we will bring it to you

at the door. Registration forms will be available in church

the weekend of Sept. 26/27 after Liturgies.

Praise The

Lord! Bible Study Classes

begin Wed., September 16, 2020 in Father Donovan Hall

Morning Class is 9:30 to 11:00a.m. Evening Class is 6:30 to 8:00p.m.

Please come and join us for one of the classes. If you have any questions, please call Marcia Alcuri at (315) 736-0269.

All CDC COVID Guidelines will be followed.

You must wear a mask!

Altar Servers….welcome back!

They have been asking us when they can return to assisting at Liturgy. My answer…..it’s time to start again! We ask that you wear your mask and we will have plastic gloves for you to wear during Mass. After Mass, we will have a container for you to put your gloves in and we will dispose of them. You will have new gloves each week. We are excited to have you back. Fr. Tom, Deacon Chris, Deacon Tony

Rest and Be Thankful. William Wordsworth

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Sharing the Gospel with our Children!

(Parents please keep the Faith alive in your children during this difficult time.)

One day someone might sin against you. Friends may hurt your feelings. A neighbor may take your toy without ask-ing. Remember what Jesus said. Remember that you sin, too. Talk it over quietly, just the two of you, and give your friend a chance to apologize.

Say this Prayer

Be with me, Jesus, when someone has hurt me. Help

me to forgive. Amen.

Something to Draw

Draw a picture of someone apologizing to you.

Email it to

stpauls@stpaulswhitesboro.org and we will post it on our

Facebook Page!

Mission for the Week

Pray for your friends who get stuck in sin. Help them out if you can.

Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work. I give you my feet to go your way. I give you my eyes to see as you see. I give you my tongue to speak your words. I give you my mind to think as you think. I give you my spirit so that you may pray in me. I give you my self so that you may grow in me. So that it is you, Lord Jesus, Who lives and works and prays in me. Amen

A hero is someone who gives of himself, often putting his own life at great risk, for the greater good of others. The most heroic are often the most ordinary of people doing ordinary things for a greater humane purpose. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. We have seen many heroes come forward as the "essential" workers keeping our country going amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We will always honor our active military and veterans but especially this year we would also like to recognize our "essential" workers. The list is long and includes truckers, grocery store workers, first responders and many women and men who exposed themselves to health dangers in order to protect their fellow Americans. We are all in this fight together, and the United States Flag symbolizes our unity as a people. Please consider sponsoring a flag for $35.00 in memory of or in honor of your loved one. You may call us at 315-735-6210 or fill out a form at www.thegoodnewscenter.org/flags-for-heroes/

“September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage.” —Geraldine Brooks, Author

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September 6, 2020

Steeple Lights

Upper Deck Terrianne S. Knight

Sally & Family

Lower Deck Terrianne S. Knight

Sally & Family

Masses offered for a loved one are available by calling the Parish Office, emailing us, or using

the option on WeShare..

One must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the

Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one’s soul.

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions

All Those Who Labor

Saturday, September 5, 2020-First Saturday Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta 4:00pm –Theodore & Catherine Achen Celebration of 64th Wedding Anv. David Bowen-Carol & Tony Curtacci and Family Raymond A. Liuzzi-Lorraine (Wife) & Children

Sunday, September 6, 2020 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m.-.Stella Belch-Teddie Lillian Kryczkowski-Shirley & John Zielinski Seminarian Ben Schrantz-Parish Family Chris Usyk-John & Darlene O’Connor Terrianne S. Knight– Sally & Family 10:30a.m.– Pasquale Joaquin-Suzanne Joaquin Richard Farmer– Frances Hock & Nadine Schmidt

Monday, September 7, 2020-Labor Day 8:15a.m.-Souls in Purgatory-Anthony Durante

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15a.m.-All Our Sick and Shut Ins

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Feast of St. Peter Claver, Priest 8:15a.m.– Priest Vocations

Friday, September 11, 2020 8:15a.m.-For All Those Who Perished on 9/11 Michael O’Toole (15th Anv)- Janet(Mom)

Saturday, September 12, 2020 Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary 4:00pm– David Bowen-Carol & Tony Curtacci & Family Shirley/Tony Castelli-Celia Fedor & Teachers Pasquale Joaquin-Suzanne Joaquin Joseph Nassif-Wife & Children C Robert Vaeth-Children

Sunday, September 13, 2020 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m.-Donald Pinto Sr.-Children 10:30a.m.– Dorothy O’Connor-Janet Bostic Gertrude Williams– Daughter Susan & Family

THE FIVE FINGER PRAYER 1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty." 2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers. 3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance. 4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them. 5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all. Which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

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Or simply scan our Bar Code.

September 6, 2020

Please mail in your envelope or use

WeShare. Even if you are not able to be with us at this time,

our expenses have not changed! Now more than ever, we

need your support to continue running our parish. Please

make up your contributions.

Thank You!

Stewardship of:

Time, Talent & TREASURE

OF St Paul’s Parish Community

Weekend August 30, 2020

Envelopes…………………….$5,081.00

Loose Basket……………...….$221.00

WeShare………………………$1,135.00

Holydays………...……………$27.00

Fuel/Repairs………………….$2.00

Total Weekly Collection..……$6,466.00

Please mail in your envelope or use

WeShare. Even if you are not able to be with us

at this time. Our expenses, for the most part,

have not changed!

Please make up your contributions.

Thank You!

Plan ahead -- It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

Have you seen our beautiful steeple lights shining?

Memorialize/Honor

the upper or lower deck in memory of or in Honor of a loved one.

Stop in the Parish Office

to schedule the Steeple Lights.

St. Paul’s Church Whitesboro, NY 13492

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