May 8, 2016 - The Church of St Paul the Apostle

The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers
Mass Schedule
Saturday
Sunday
Weekday
8:30 am, 5:15 PM (Vigil)
8 am, 10 am (Choir),
12:30 (Spanish),
5:15 PM (Young Adult),
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 8, 2016
7:30 am, 12:10 PM
Reconciliation Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays Following 12:10 Mass
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Fridays
Following 7:30 am Mass
Benediction
12:00 Noon
Parish Information
Parish Center & Offices
405 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Parish Center Hours
Monday - Thursday······························ 9 am - 9 PM
Friday ············································· 9 am - 5 PM
Saturday··········································· 9 am - 5 PM
Sunday············································8:30 am - 3 PM
Contact
Parish Center ·································· (212) 265-3495
Bookstore ······································ (212) 315-0918
Fax·············································· (212) 262-9239
Email ···························· [email protected]
Religious Education
Parents should contact Hernán Sanchez at (212) 265-3495,
ext. 341 to register their children for Religious Education.
Visit us at:
www.stpaultheapostle.org
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Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, NYC
Visit the Tomb of Servant of God, Father Isaac Thomas
Hecker, CSP, founder of the Paulist Fathers located in
the northeast corner of the Church.
Confirmandi 2016
Religious Education Program
Mr. Scott Miller and Mr. Sean Barry
Anthony Figueroa
Josue Figueroa
Owen Harris
Jesse Hernandez
Joseph Keefe
Miranda Licardo
Yaquelin Mendoza-Figueroa
Yoheni Ramirez
Elizabeth Rauenhorst
Christina Salas
Jayrene Shaw
Adult Program
Fr. Thomas Holahan, CSP
Morgan Cretella
Melissa Alejandra Carrasco Farrell
Katherine Susan Gallagher
Thomas Hernandez
Elaine Homer
Abel Laura
Dominick Leon
Nicholas J. Morin
Jerson Munoz-Mendoza
Nora Murphy
Marie A. Nazario
Meredith O’Donnell
Lars Oetjen
Hyewon Rhieu
Dinorah Mercedes Rodriguez
Elizabeth Adriana Soto
Laura Spinelli Lorenzo
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dear Friends –
The Spanish expression for giving birth, ‘dar luz’, means ‘to give light’ and captures a piece of
the Easter Celebration. The light of the Risen Christ brings the light of peace and forgiveness, new
life. The light of new life given by God through our mothers brings faith, hope and love.
With gratitude then, we pray for our mothers, who have given us life and love; for mothers who
have lost a child through death; for mothers who struggled to be light for their children and, for mothers who have died, may they rest in the eternal light, happiness and peace of the Lord of life. Happy
Mother’s Day!
Thank you for your contributions to the Cardinal’s Appeal. To date, 111 parishioners have
pledged $53,197 toward our goal of $151,500. If you have been thinking and praying about a gift or a
pledge, please help our parish come closer to our goal by making your gift soon. You may make your
gift online at www.cardinalsappeal.org.
The goal of the 2016 Annual Cardinal's Appeal is to help all Catholic institutions do their work
of ministering to the needs of God’s people, the work of the Church as mother. This work includes
caring for the elderly; feeding the hungry; passing on our faith; and, supporting parishes that need help
to keep their doors open so their parishioners can celebrate the joy of Christ among us communally. The work also includes advocating for the dignity of all life, educating our future priests; and supporting our retired religious.
Peace – Father Gil
Prayer of Blessing for Mothers
Loving God,
as a mother gives life and nourishment
to her children, so you watch over your Church.
Bless all mothers,
that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with love and a spirit of profound respect.
Amen.
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MAY 8, 2016
Summer Schedules
Saturday, May 14
Father’s Heart Ministry Soup Kitchen & Pantry
Apostolist teams up with the Father’s Heart Ministry (545 E
11th Street) to help with their combination soup kitchen and
food pantry to serve a meal and distribute groceries to our
fellow New Yorkers.
Event will start at 8AM *RSVP required*
OSP Supper Club on the Rooftop
Sunday, May 15th | 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Parish Center Rooftop
Join us as we gather up on the roof for an evening of fellowship and food. This event as become a monthly tradition and
is the most popular OSP event and to ensure we have the
right amount of everything please RSVP to:
[email protected].
All are welcome! We hope to see you there.
Wednesday, May 25
Adoration
Join us for this devotional practice. We’ll experience the
Lord’s presence through song, meditation, and silence. Enter
through the Parish Center. Start time is 7PM
OSP Faith-Sharing Groups
Thursday, June 2nd | 7 PM
Parish Center
OSP is sponsoring a program for the parish focused on faithsharing and spiritual development. We will be meeting in
small groups once per month through May.
At the meeting, in keeping with the Jubilee Year of Mercy
announced by Pope Francis earlier this year, we will have a
facilitated small-group discussion of an upcoming gospel
reading through the lens of mercy. This program is open to
all members of the parish and we would welcome all who
want to attend – please RSVP at [email protected] if
you plan on attending.
Saturday, June 4
Habitat Build
Grab your tool belt and hard hat as we team up with Habitat
for Humanity from 8 am - 4 pm for a day of building.
Sunday, June 12
Catholic 101
Hungry for a little more knowledge about your Catholic
faith? Join us after the 5:15 pm Mass to pick the brain of a
priest!
GMHC Dinner Service
Fridays, May 20th and June 17th | 5 - 8PM
Volunteer with other members of OSP to serve and share a
dinner with clients of New York City's largest HIV/AIDS
Community Center.
Please RSVP [email protected]
Thursday, June 16
Dance Lessons
Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to boot-scoot-andboogie during some country two-step lessons followed by a
dance party! You don’t need to be an expert and you don’t
need a partner. Just come for a grand ole’ time.
LGBT Mets Game
Saturday, August 13th
Citi Field
More information about this event coming soon!
Friday, June 24
Yoga & Wine on the Roof
Drinking a glass of red wine while in tree pose looking at the
beautiful view of the city... What more could you ask for?
Out @ St Paul (OSP) is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual &
Transgender Ministry of our parish at St. Paul the
Apostle in New York City, which seeks to engage our
Catholic faith through service to our community, social
activities and the exploration of Catholic spirituality.
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Apostolist is the young adult ministry of the Church of
St. Paul the Apostle, NYC (60th & Columbus). Join us
every Sunday for our 5:15pm Mass. For more information visit us at apostolist.com, "like" us on facebook.com/ApostolistNYC and find us on Twitter and
Instagram @ApostolistNYC.
MAY 8, 2016
Poets@StPaul Gathering
Monday, May 16th | 7 - 9 PM
Parish Center
Vincentians of St. Paul the Apostle
Our mission is to help one another grow in faith
by encountering Christ in each other through our
service to those in need.
Weekly Rosary, Adoration Chapel
Our weekly rosary event takes place every Sunday at 9:15am
in the Adoration Chapel (South Tower between the book
store and the elevator). Prayer intention forms are on the
round table in the back of the church and can be filled out at
any time and returned to the Parish Center. Rosaries and programs will be supplied if needed.
All are welcome to this event: poetry writers, poetry lovers,
and the poetry curious. We meet, read, and discuss at the
Parish Center of Saint Paul the Apostle Church, 405 W 59th
Street. Free and open to the public.
Bake Sales to Support Global Outreach
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Saturday, May 21st @ 8:45am
Meet us in the Parish Center to help distribute food to those
in our community that are in need.
In the coming weeks, students from Fordham University will
be hosting a bake sale in the back of the Church after masses
to help support the GO! (Global Outreach) student trips.
This is a fantastic opportunity for these students and we so
hope that you take a moment to buy something sweet from
them in the back of the Church. Your support will go a long
way in helping them fund their trip.
GO! Ghana
May 8th: 8AM - 12:30PM
Want to get involved with the group or get more info? We’re
always open to new members! Send an email with your
name, contact info, and why you’re interested to
[email protected]
Visiting Voices - May Concert Schedule
Catholic Fiction Book Club
Lord of the World by Mgr Robert Benson
Tuesday, May 24 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Parish Center
Can a timeless book become timely 100 years after its first
appearance? In this profound and prescient novel, Monsignor Robert Hugh Benson gives us an imaginative foretelling of the end of the world. Since this novel appeared in
1906, many others have been devoted to nuclear disaster,
destructive comets, and other hair-raising possibilities. What
sets Benson’s story apart and makes it as readable today as
when it was written is the Catholic and biblical context that
provides the ultimate meaning.
Please Welcome the following Award-Winning Musical Ensembles to St. Paul’s:
Friday, May 13th at 12:10PM Mass
Holt High School Choir (MICHIGAN)
Sunday, May 15th at 10AM Mass
National Children’s Chorus
Friday, May 27th at 4PM
Hopewell High School Choir
Sunday, May 29th at 10AM Mass
Northville High School Choir (MICHIGAN)
The discussion will be led by Paulist Father James DiLuzio.
Sacred Sites Open House Weekend
Saturday, May 21st
Once again, the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle will be
participating in the Sacred Sites Open house sponsored by
the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
We are opening our doors to people who visit from 9AM 2PM on Saturday, May 21st. Father Frank Sabatte will be
doing a free tour at 11AM.
Faithwalkers will also participate in this weekend’s events
by touring some of the churches on the East side of the Park.
Please rsvp if you are interested in joining us at
[email protected]
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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
The Church of St. Paul the Apostle presents:
Principle and Practice:
René Girard, politics, religion and violence
A presentation by James Alison and Duncan Morrow
Thursday, May 26, 2016 | 7 PM
Parish Center Room 201/202
New York Catholic Bible Summit
Saturday, June 18th
New York Catholic Center
350 East 56th Street
Join us this year for the New York Catholic Bible Summit in
celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. You may register
online at www.nyfaithformation.org. The registration fee is
$25 per person and includes admission to the opening liturgy, keynote address, midday prayer, two workshops of your
choice, forum panel discussion, and a box lunch.
James Alison is a theologian and priest. He is noted for his
application of René Girard’s theory to theology. He is the
author of numerous books including: “The Joy of Being
Wrong”; “Faith Beyond Resentment, Fragments Catholic
and Gay” and “Undergoing God: Dispatches from the Scene
of a Break-In.”
This event is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Catechetical
Office and American Bible Society.
Duncan Morrow is Director of Community Engagement at
the University of Ulster. He has served as a research officer
in the Centre for the Study of Conflict looking into the role
of churches and religion in conflict in Northern Ireland.
With Derick Wilson and Frank Wright, he established the
Understanding Conflict Trust, designed to lead and facilitate
difficult dialogue and conversation around issues of history,
politics and conflict and to identify practical steps to promote change.
For more information, please visit
www.nyfaithformation.com
Catholic Relief Services
ABC’s of Catholic Relief Service... This week: CRS/
Tajikistan. Your agency is engaged in helping build Church
social service infrastructure in the central Asian nation. Caritas Tajikistan was formed with the help of CRS in 2007.
Since, work on water projects and help for the numerous
homeless have been the priorities. Last week - CRS/South
Sudan. Next week - CRS/Ukraine. For more info visit:
www.crs.org (IV/45)
Please join us for this fantastic presentation by these amazing men.
A Word from Servant of God,
Father Isaac Hecker, CSP
Founder of Paulists and
1st Pastor of our Parish
Parish Staff
Rev. Gilbert Martinez, CSP··································Pastor
Rev. Thomas Holahan, CSP·····················Associate Pastor
Deacon Waldemar Sandoval····Saint Vincent de Paul Society,
Baptismal Preparation, Homebound
Rev. Robert Collins, SJ··············Director of Adult Initiation
Sister Maria Luz Lemus, OSJ····························Sacristan
Ms. Mara Halley································Business Manager
Mr. Hernán Sanchez···········Director of Religious Education
Ms. Kathy Zirnhelt·······Welcome Center Bookstore Manager
Mr. Javier Castro·······························Facilities Manager
Ms. Valerie Shondel····························Director of Music
Mr. Patrick Fleury·······················Administrative Assistant
The more a civilization solicits the exercise of man’s
intelligence, and enlarges the field for the action of his
free-will, the broader will be the basis that it offers for
sanctity. Ignorance and weakness are the negation of
life; they are either sinful or the consequences of sin,
and to remedy these common evils is the aim of the
Christian religion. Enlightened intelligence and true
liberty of the will are essential conditions of all moral
actions, and the measure of their merit.
[Sermon, The Saint of Our Day, March 19, 1863, p. 98]
For more information about the sainthood cause of
Fr. Isaac Hecker, go to www.paulist.org
Please remember in prayer the following Paulist Fathers, the
anniversary (day/year noted) of whose death is this week:
George J. Casserly* (5/9/1882), Walter P. Burke*
(5/9/1975), Adrian A. Rosencrans (5/11/1876), Michael P.L.
Ferry (5/11/1925), Jerome P. Donnegan (5/13/1963), and
Walter J. Orchard* (5/14/1960).
Paulist Ministries
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Rev. David Dwyer, CSP···················www.bustedhalo.com
Rev. Larry Rice, CSP·················www.paulist.org/vocation
Rev. Frank Sabatté, CSP··················www.openingsny.com
Iglesia del San Pablo el Apostol
VII Domingo de Pascua - 8 DE MAYO 2016
Misa Hispana: Domingo 12:30 PM
Grupo de Oración Jueves 7 PM
Legión de María Sábado 10 am
Cura Ultraya Cursillista: Domingo 1:30 PM
Confesiones: Llame por cita
DIRECTIVA PASTORAL
Padre Gilbert S. Martinez, CSP, Parroco
Padre Thomas Holahan, CSP, Vicario
Diacono Waldemar Sandoval
Eddie Marrero: Coro Hispano
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas –
San Juan suele poner en boca de Jesús expresiones como: Yo soy la luz del mundo, yo soy el pan de vida,
yo soy la vid verdadera, yo soy la resurrección y la vida, yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida. Todas son expresiones que nos ayudan a entender la misión de Jesús como fuente de vida, y de una vida abundante.
Vemos la luz de Cristo también en la expresión, “dar luz” cuando hablamos de una madre que da luz, que
da una nueva creación por su hijo recién nacido. Hoy celebramos el Día de las Madres. Quería compartir todas
mis deseos y oraciones por todas las madres y un recuerdo especial por todas las madres que han fallecidas. Que
Dios les bendiga.
¡Feliz Día de las Madres!
La paz de Cristo Resucitado sea siempre con uds. – Padre Gil
Bendición de las Madres
Dios de amor y vida,
como una madre dá vida y luz a sus hijos,
así tu cuidas de tu Iglesia.
Bendice a todas las madres, abuelas, madrinas y madres políticas,
todas las madres futuras, todas las madres que han muerto,
y todas las que sostienen cuidan y protejen el don de la vida.
Permite que el ejemplo de su fé y amor brille siempre.
Concédeles que sus hijos e hijas, puedan honrarlas siempre
con un espíritu de profundo amor y respeto.
Amén.
La Campaña de Corresponsabilidad del Cardenal 2016
Hasta la fecha, 111 filigreses de nuestra parroquia han donado $53,197 hacia nuestra meta de $151,500.
No es muy tarde hacer su regalo hoy.
Puede hacer su donación en la página web,
www.cardinalsappeal.org. ¡Gracias!
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MAY 8, 2016
Parish Stewardship
Thank you for your generosity!
Receipts:
May 1st
Faith Direct Donations
2016
$8,635
$4,609
2015
$9,719
$3,509
o $2,705.00 for Aid to the Church in Central & Eastern Europe
o $37.00 for Ascension
o $15.00 for Archdiocese of the Military
o $6.00 for Pastoral Solidarity for the Church in Africa
Faith Direct
Are you starting to plan your summer vacations? Consider
enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct so that your gift
can reach us even when you cannot. Visit
www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NY539. Your
gifts through Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish finances through the busy (but beautiful) summer months.
First Saturday, May 7th
8:30
Thomas & Bernadette McHugh
5:15
Norah L. Horne
Sunday, May 8th, Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:00 Mara Mahon Magnozzi
10:00 Roselia Fatema & Family
12:30 Myriam Campobasso
5:15
For the People
Monday, May 9th
7:30 Monsignor Robert O’Connor
12:10
Special Intentions for Richard Day
Tuesday, May 10th, Saint Damien de Veuster
7:30
Elwood Kaiser, CSP
12:10 Angelo Rossi
Wednesday, May 11th
7:30
Livia Gnesda
12:10 Joseph & Sophie Ladziak
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family
with your time and talents as well as treasure!
Thursday, May 12th, Saints Nereus, Achilleus, and Pancras
7:30
Mary E. Cullen
12:10 Karoly Faqqyas
God Bless You,
Father Gil
First Friday, May 13th, Our Lady of Fatima
7:30
In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima
12:10 Christopher Shea & Family
Gluten-Free Communion Hosts
If you require gluten-free hosts during communion,
please talk to a priest at the back of the Church before
Mass begins. Thank you!
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First Saturday, May 14th, Saint Matthias
8:30
Nadyar Castillo
5:15
Curtis Wheeler
Let us Pray for Our Sick
Natan Sheyer, John Gerosimo, Daniel Lofaso, Eve Lofaso,
Sandy Lofaso, Kathy Sandholm, Ethan Maldonado, Margaret Payn, Gladys Rodriguez, Evelyn Lloyd, Michael Joseph
Palmiotto, Dorothea Toker, Robert Reese, Margaret Payne,
Daniel Martin Espinoza, Merrele Early Wanly, Popi Stefanidis, Harris Pousson, Changchun Song, Coustauza Laboru,
Iluminado Brazo, Johnathan Stile, Miguel Rojas, Jules
Richard Kraneburg, Josephine Reiter, Berta Alvarado, Robert Aroian, Americo Frank Fumo, Bonnie Reznek Englett,
and Kathleen Spaldo.
Each week we ask our readers and parishioners to pray
for the sick listed in our bulletin. You can add a name
by contacting the Parish Center 212-265-3495. We will
continue to list the name of the person for two months
unless otherwise notified. The Power of Prayer is an
7 important part of healing.