May 12, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Mission Statement St. Paul Catholic Community builds disciples,

grows our faith and serves

others in Christ’s name.

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM

(Rosary held after Mass)

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

7:00 PM (En Español)

Sunday 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Sacrament of Penance Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM

(or by appointment)

Parochial Administrator Rev. Mark Wajda

Parochial Vicar Rev. Mark Librizzi

Hispanic Ministry Rev. Gianni Agostinelli

Deacons Michael Balchus

Michael Dordan (Seasonal) Michael McGinnity

Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

www.ccstpaul.com email: info@ccstpaul.com

1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg, Florida 34748 352-787-6354

Happy Mother’s Day!

STEWARDSHIP May 5

1st ...................................... $23,216.86 2nd ...................................... $3,316.00

It is Christ you owe for His sacrifice. Although there are a lot of places and groups doing the Lord’s work, we are humbled that you have chosen to express your thanks by giving to us!

This Week’s 2nd Collection: Building Mortgage Reduction—Supports our fiscal efforts to reduce the mortgage of the new church.

Next Week’s 2nd Collection: Five for the Future—Funds the educational opportunities at St. Paul Catholic School.

Our Catholic Appeal

Please complete your pledge or one-time gift, either through the donation forms mailed to you or by completing one of the envelopes at church.

Goal: $250,987 Pledged: $211,287

39.2% participation

St. Paul Adoration Chapel

Hours: 5 am to midnight daily. To receive an entry

code, please visit our Parish Office.

Please do not decorate the pews or the statues in

the Adoration Chapel.

Welcome to St. Paul Catholic Community. We’re grateful you have chosen to travel down the road of

faith with us. Please visit ccstpaul.com to learn about our ministries, faith formation opportunities and

upcoming events. Thank you for choosing St. Paul

as your family of faith.

Welcome!

Collett Family Lyttleton Family

PRAYER FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you and pray for all mothers, so that they will be able to fulfill their maternal responsibilities. We thank you for your “Yes” to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history. Dear Mother, intercede for all of our mothers. Help them to be lovers and nurturers of all human life from the moment of conception until natural death, all the while being examples for their own children. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace to find daily strength to say “yes” to the call to sacrificial love—the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. Mary, let the strength you have known as a mother fill her body. Let the devotion you feel for our Lord fill her heart. Let the grace that surrounds you fill her spirit. We offer these prayers in Jesus’ name, in union with the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, May 12 Readings: Acts 13:14, 43-52/ Revelation 7:9, 14b-17/ John 10:27-30 Happy Mother’s Day 7:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Mass / Church 11:00 am Mass / Church Monday, May 13 Readings: Acts 11:1-18/John 10:1-10 8:30 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Rosary / FEC 220 10:30 am VBS Planning Meeting / FEC 216 Tuesday, May 14 Readings: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/John 15:9-17 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 10:00 am Shelter Project Hope / FEC 219 Wednesday, May 15 Readings: Acts 12:24—13:5a/John 12:44-50 8:30 am Mass + RL Novena + Rosary / Church 1:00 pm Gathering Group / FEC 215 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus / Social Hall 7:00 pm Hispanic Prayer Meeting / FEC 216 Thursday, May 16 Readings: Acts 13:13-25/John 13:16-20 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 5:30 pm Parish Picnic Meeting / FEC 219 6:00 pm 11 am Choir Rehearsal / Church 7:00 pm 9 am Choir Rehearsal / Church Friday, May 17 Readings: Acts 13:26-33/John 14:1-6 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church Saturday, May 18 Readings: Acts 13:44-52/John 14:7-14 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 2:30 pm Penance / Church 4:00 pm Mass / Church 6:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal / Church 7:00 pm Mass / Spanish / Church Sunday, May 19 Readings: Acts 14:21-27/Revelation 21:1-5a/ John 13:31-33a, 34-35 7:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Mass / Church 11:00 am Mass / Church 12:30 pm Mission Trip Meeting / Youth House

Altar Linen Ministry—Contact: Beverly Smith— 352-787-6354 Council of Catholic Women—Meets first Thursday of the month at noon in HFR. Contact: Connee Maxim—352-787-5287 Church Cleaning Ministry—Meets Mondays after 8:30 am Mass. Contact: Vi Phaler—352-787-4681 Food Pantry—Contact: Barbara Kleamovich— 352-787-3012 Gathering Group—Meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1 pm in FEC 215. Contacts: Lucille Ross—352-661-3252/Carol—352-638-9179 Hospitality Weekend Ministry—The fourth Sunday of every month after Masses. Contact: Mary Lou Mroczkowski—352-323-8669 Knights of Columbus—Contact: Grand Knight Kelly Way—352-547-4806 Ladies Auxiliary KOC—Meets the second Sunday of every other month. Contacts: Ellen Spirytus— 352-315-9626/Gerry—352-728-8726 Ministry to the Sick—Contact: Beverly Smith— 352-787-6354 Music Ministry—Contact: Jeff Shaw—352-787-6354 Respect Life—Will resume monthly meetings in September. Contacts: Mary Clare Zedler—901-371-7489/Pam Dryer—352-365-2624 Rosary Makers—Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am in FEC 220. Contacts: Mary Beekman—352-638-2747/Diana—407-234-3164(Spanish) Shelter Project Hope—Contact: Tom Diemer— 352-267-9502 Word on Fire—Meetings scheduled by small group leaders. Contacts: Roland Guilbault—352-630-0006 Monte Moon—678-427-4595 Mary Robertson—352-360-1127

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Flowers on the Altar

If you would like to place flowers in front of the altar for a special occasion or in

memory of someone, please contact the Parish Office.

PARISH MINISTRIES

La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia de San Pablo

St. Paul’s Food Pantry Para los feligreses qué viven en la Área 5 traer comida a la despensa o traer a la iglesia el Siguiente domingo. Estamos en necesidad de: salsa de

spaghetti, tuna, fruta enlatado, and mac and cheese.

Nuestro Ministerio Hispano Sacerdote: P. Gianni Agostinelli Santa Misa: sábado a las 7:00 pm Confesiones: Antes de la Misa Bautismos, Bodas y Quinceañeras: Padre Gianni 352-787-9208 Catequesis: sábados - 5:15 pm Joan López 352-787-6354 Coro: Miguel (Maiki) Rodríguez 352-630-1192 Grupo de Oración: miércoles - 7pm Raul A. Perez 352-217-6568 LAZARUS, Clínica Médica Gratuita: ubicada en la Misión Católica Hispana San Pedro de Jesús Maldonado,210 Wonders St., Wildwood. Para citas. 352-748-4567 o 352-603-9315 (celular) Cursos de Inglés gratuitos: los martes y jueves, 6-7:30 pm en San Pablo en (Leesburg) y los miércoles en la Misión Católica Hispana de San Pedro de Jesús Maldonado, 210 Wonder St., Wildwood. Lilly 352-638-4559

¡Visita esta semana para ver nuestros

regalos para graduados! ¡No olvides comprar para el Día de los

Padres! ¡Gran selección de libros de liquidación!

Horario Lunes a Viernes: 9 AM - 2 PM

¡Visítenos esta semana!

Todos los Caballeros de Colon visitantes siempre están bienvenidos.

Todas las reuniones en el salón social.

El tercer miércoles del mes/junta de negocio con comida a las 6 pm/negocio a las 7 pm

4th Grado Asamblea #1675 reunión el 2nd miércoles del mes en el salón de Colon 7:30 pm

¡Les damos la bienvenida a venir y comprar los especiales del día! Por favor, recuerde las

donaciones para la tienda de segunda mano de la parroquia cuando esté limpiando sus armarios.

Para donaciones de muebles o electrodomésticos, llame al 352-787-3388.

Llamando a todos los dentistas e higienistas dentales La recién inaugurada Clínica Gratuita Dental Lazarus en la parroquia de St. Paul en Leesburg, está buscando dentistas voluntarios e higienistas dentales. ¡Únase a un equipo de personas dedicadas que ayudan a nuestros vecinos necesitados! Si está interesado, contacte a Myrta Aviles al 352-748-4567.

MINISTRY NEWS

Respect Life

A Mother’s Voice A study of premature babies (25-32 weeks) by Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston shows the crucial role a mother’s voice plays in the development of auditory parts of the brain. Using audio technology in incubators to supply recordings of the mother’s voice and heartbeat seems to facilitate the formation of frontotemporal neural connections, increasing the potential for normal brain development, as compared to preemies minus the recordings. Babies actually begin hearing in the womb at just 16 weeks. Learning began in the womb for all of us. Are you praying for your spiritually adopted baby?

Food Pantry asks that our

parishioners who live in

Area 5* bring food to the pantry or drop it off at church

next weekend. *Area 5 – Grand Island; Harbor Shores; Hickory Hollow; Imperial Terrace MHP; Lake Frances Estates; Lake Griffin Harbor MHP; Altoona; Angler’s Resort; Bassville Park Area; Blueberry Hill; Bonfire MHP; Emerald Island; Eustis; Lakes at Leesburg MHP; Leesburg 34788 Area; Lisbon Quail Ridge Estates; Lakeside Village MHP; Royal Harbor; Mid Florida Lakes MHP; Molokai MHP; Mount Dora; Paisley; Park Hill; Scottish Highlands; Silver Lake Area; Sorrento; Stonegate; Summit Landing; Sun Lake Estates MHP; Treasure Island; Umatilla; Wedgewood Area

Gathering Group Join us for a fun afternoon of games and community. We will meet on

May 15 at 1 pm in FEC 215. For more information, call Lucille at 352-661-3252 or Carol at 352-638-9179.

Visit this week to check out our

Gifts for Grads!

Don’t forget — shop for

Father’s Day!

Large selection of clearance

books!

SUMMER STORE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM

Visit us this week!

Charismatic Prayer Group

Please join us May 20 at 4 pm in FEC 216.

Refreshments will follow.

Ordination to the Priesthood

Come join Bishop Noonan as he celebrates Mass and the ordination of Transitional Deacon Derek Saldanha to the Order of Priest on May 25 at 10 am at St. James Cathedral (215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando). All are welcome to attend.

Bishop Noonan invites all the faithful who cannot attend to watch the live stream of the celebration at: http://live.orlandodiocese.org/.

EVENTS

Joyful Again Retreat

For Widowed Men/Women June 8-9, 2019

San Pedro Retreat Center Being widowed is a special loss. This program is designed to help the widowed find hope and joy again.

Space is limited – register early. Call Sharon at 386-717-4452.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Parish Pastoral Council, involved in all aspects of parish activities. The following positions are available for election. These are open to any interested member of the parish to serve at its monthly meetings.

Area 2 and Area 3 Representatives—distribute new member packets, act as a community liaison and share the concerns of their respective areas. Prefer to live in the area, but can be at-large.

Community Services Commissioner—prepare monthly summary reports from the activities of the Food Pantry, English as a Second Language, Shelter Project Hope, Council of Catholic Women, Knights of Columbus, and K of C Ladies Auxiliary ministries.

Social Ministries—prepare monthly summary reports from the activities of the Hospitality Weekend, Greeters, Gathering Group and Funeral Reception ministries.

Candidate forms are available in the Parish Office and on the website.

The Lord always provides what we need when we need it. Perhaps He will lead you to be part of that plan. Some of our current needs are listed below:

Stained Glass Candles for the Statues Advent Wreath Banners for the niche for Feast Days Refinish the old chalice Sponsor the brass and percussion for Holiday Masses Update the patio behind the HFR

Please contact the Parish Office for additional information.

Sponsor New WORSHIP Hymnals

To help defray the cost of the new WORSHIP hymnals, please consider sponsoring a book for $15. The books will remain in the Church and will have a sticker nameplate with your acknowledgement. Forms are available in the Parish Office.

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Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.

Volunteers Needed

As many of our parish family have left for the summer, we have an increased need for help in many of our ministries. We are most in need of Ushers, Sacristans and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC).

Ushers—Help people find a seat, facilitate the offertory collection, and direct the flow of communicants.

Sacristans—Prepare the altar and set-up before Mass; clean sacred vessels and put them away after.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion—Assist the clergy in distributing Holy Eucharist and Precious Blood during Mass. If you are interested in participating in one or more of these ministries, please contact Jeff Falanga at 352-787-6354 or email jfalanga@ccstpaul.com.

PILGRIMAGES Sacred Journeys Cruise

Lands of the Bible

Sept. 16-30, 2019 Rome, Italy to Athens, Greece

Explore the lands of the Bible with Deacon Michael and Frances Balchus on this 12-day cruise.

Brochures available in Parish Office.

Calling All Crafters!

Do you quilt? Are you a painter? Do you design and craft jewelry? Are you a wood craftsman?

We are looking for all types of craft donations to use as raffle and silent auction items for the St. Paul Panda Classic golf tournament. All proceeds from the golf tournament will fund new smart boards for the school.

Please contact Mary Wymer at 205-523-3742 to make a donation.

SCHOOL NEWS REMINDERS

Coaching Opportunities

St. Paul Catholic School is in search for coaches for the following sports: Assistant Soccer Coaches (Fall) Boys Head and Assistant Basketball Coaches

(Winter) Girls Head and Assistant Basketball Coaches

(Winter) Girls Cheerleading Coach (Winter) Wrestling Volunteer Coaches (All Year) Head Track Coach (Spring)

Coach Mauro, the school’s athletic director, coordinates scheduling, equipment set up, fundraising and student eligibility for all teams. He will also serve as the Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Track Coach for the 2019-2020 school year.

All coaches and volunteers must be fingerprinted through the Orlando Diocese prior to practices. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering for a Middle School Sport, please contact Coach Mauro at dmauro@saintpaulschool.com or 352-787-4657 ext. 309.

Thank You to Page Theus Funeral Home

A big thank you to Page Theus Funeral Home for letting the school use the parking lot during BikeFest weekend as a fundraiser for

athletic equipment. We sincerely appreciate their ongoing support of the school!

Recycling Update Please note we no longer have the recycling dumpster. In the past, they would pay us for recycling, but the program changed and we now have to pay for the dumpster.

Anointing of the Sick is the Sacrament that is received by those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends to Christ those who are sick. With this anointing, the sick person receives the Holy Sprit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace and courage during their suffering. This Sacrament used to be called Extreme Unction or Last Rites, since it was an anointing that was given at the extreme end of our lives. At Vatican II, the Council emphasized that this anointing was for all Catholics in poor health, elderly or handicapped in any way. Because the recipient’s sins are forgiven with the anointing, only a priest (or bishop) may celebrate the Sacrament. If you (or a relative) have a scheduled operation planned and want the Anointing of the Sick, the best time to approach a priest with your request is before Mass. The priest can then arrange to anoint you immediately after Mass. With the busy schedules our priests have, this would help them tremendously and ensure that you receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

YOUTH MINISTRY

Wednesdays Youth House opens at 2 pm.

We group from 6-8 pm! Dinner and snacks provided!

DOGS SCHEDULE (Grades 6-8)

Saturday Social: 5:00-7:00 pm (dinner included) Sunday Study (Bible Study): 9:30-10:30 am Wednesday Witness: PEER meet and assist* with DOGS 5:00-8:00 pm (dinner included) *Service hours awarded

LIONS SCHEDULE (Grades 9-12)

Vacation Bible School June 3-7 from 9 am-12:30 pm

Registration forms for VBS are online at ccstpaul.com. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth

Stephanz at 352-787-6354.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

FAITH FORMATION Youth Faith Formation Classes 2019-2020

Registration forms and class schedules are now available for the 2019-2020 Youth Faith Formation classes. In addition to the Saturday classes, we are also offering classes on Wednesday evenings. For class times, check the class schedules in the registration packets.

Pick up forms in the Parish Office or download from the website at ccstpaul.com.

Every parishioner has FREE access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet. With FORMED you’ll find thousands of video programs, movies, audios, ebooks and Bible studies on a variety of topics. Check out the apps for Android and Apple phones. Easy to use and tons of informative content.

To create a FORMED account, visit www.ccstpaul.formed.org.

Please pray for the following: Carmen M. Alamo, Luz E. Alamo, Alfredo Arambulo, Evelyn Auger, Ivette Borrero, Gerald Boskey, Patrick Cardiello, Philip Chappel, Mitch Clark, Joanne Coleridge, Timothy Costello,

Wayne Dellinger, Jennifer Erazo, Steven and Elisabeth Gould, Joe Hajducko, Theresa Hancock, Maurice Hartman, Wanda Horetski, Junia Horta, Norma Jean Kobus, Patricia Krell, Joyce Lundquist, Clea Liced Luongo, Marie March, Cecilia Marcum, Nancy Nelson, Dolores Oswald, Nancy O' Toole, Tom Polaski, Arthur Rivard, Irene and Fred Roth, Anna Skarbek, Ben and Wanda Slominski, Nancy Soto, Carla Spaulding, Michael Stellabotte, Jude Stypa, Ramiro Moreno Tejeda, Diane Thompson, Nicholas Volker, all Christians around the world suffering persecution, the incarcerated, our military service men and women, and first responders.

PRAYERS Knights of Columbus

Saint Paul Council 5644

MEETING SCHEDULE All visiting Knights are welcome.

All meetings are in the Social Hall. www.kofc5644.org

3rd Wednesday of each month/Business Meeting 6 pm Dinner/7 pm Business

Grand Knight: Kelly Way (352-547-4806) Deputy Grand Knight: Mark Ochalek (440-263-1679)

4th Degree Assembly #1675 2nd Wednesday of each month

Faithful Navigator: Chris Berens (352-223-6766)

Ladies Auxiliary President: Ellen Spirytus (352-315-9626)

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for May

The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.

Ladies Auxiliary Western Caribbean Cruise 2020

All parishioners are invited to join the Ladies Auxiliary and Fr. Mark Wajda for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas on Feb. 2-9, 2020.

Ports-of-call include Coco Cay, Bahamas; Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico.

Call Cindy Diemer at 352-267-0739 or AAA Travel (Kathi Roberts) at 352-787-8800 for rate information.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations Loving God, You call all who believe in You to grow perfect in love by following in the footsteps of Christ your Son. Call from among us more men and women who will serve You as religious. By their way of life, may they provide a convincing sign of your Kingdom for the Church and the world.

Our needs are great and our people thirst for your presence. Open the hearts of many, raise up faithful servants of the Gospel, dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons, who will spend themselves for your people and their needs.

Bless those who are serving now with courage and perseverance. Grant that many will be inspired by their example and faith.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

If you are attending college in the fall, you are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship from the Knights of Columbus St. Paul Council 5644. The Knights will be awarding two scholarships for $500 each.

Scholarship application packets are available in the Parish Office and must be postmarked no later than June 10.

Parish Staff 1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg FL Phone 352-787-6354 Fax 352-787-5971 Extension Velia L. Rodriguez 234 Business Manager Jeanne Flores 221 Receptionist Tina Hajducko 232 Bookkeeping Jeffrey Shaw 223 Music Director Jeff Falanga 251 Director Faith Formation/Liturgical Coordinator Elizabeth Stephanz 239 Youth Faith Formation Coordinator Joan López 238 Faith Formation Secretary/ Liturgical Minister Scheduler C.K. Graham 269 Youth and Young Adult Ministry Kimberly Lueallen 230 Administrative Assistant to Pastor Mary Wymer 229 Bulletin Editor/Communications Deacon Michael Balchus 336 Pastoral Care Beverly Smith 335 Secretary, Pastoral Care Jacquelyn Gehrsitz 323 School Principal Oswald Cornelio 321 School Finance Mariles Hodge 300 School Secretary Kimberly Lueallen 330 Manager, Gift Shop Monte Moon/Mary Kort 327/328 Angel Flores Thrift Shop William Briggs Maintenance Manager Roger Borman, Jim Kertz, Angel Flores Maintenance Staff Mark Ochalek Security Manager Chuck Kort, Brady Walters Security Staff Security Phone 352-805-5006

Parish Council

MEMBERS FOR DESIGNATED AREAS

Chairman: Dick Bowersox 728-2162 Vice Chair: Mary Lou Mroczkowski 323-8669

Rose Bowersox Area 1 728-2162 Kathy Ducz Area 2 433-6542 Simon Olden Area 3 787-1403 Bill Spears Area 4 460-4041 Christine Southall Area 5 431-4644 Gene/Paul Kelly Area 6 631-459-6311 Walter and Marilyn Young Area 7 407-489-3754

Parish Finance Committee Rev. Mark Wajda Rev. Mark Librizzi Velia L. Rodriguez Christina Hajducko

John Barzyk Michael Sanchez

Gerold Willing

Saint Paul Thrift Shop 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-787-3388

STORE HOURS Monday - Friday — 9 am - 2 pm

Saturday — 9 am - 12 pm

DONATION DROP OFF Monday - Friday — 9 am - 1 pm

Saturday — 9 am - 11 am

Food Pantry 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-787-3012 Monday and Friday: 9 am - 12 pm

Wednesday: 4-7 pm

1320 Sunshine Ave. Accredited Pre-K - 8th Grade Principal: Jacquelyn Gehrsitz www.saintpaulschool.com

352-787-4657

School Finance Rev. Mark Wajda Rev. Mark Librizzi

Jacquelyn Gehrsitz Oswald Cornelio

Velia L. Rodriguez David Merryman Michael Sanchez

Gerold Willing

PTO Board Jennifer LaTour Theresa Chang Melinda Miller Retzel O’Brien

Patricia Tempesta Nikki Walters Mary Wymer

Sarah Zimmerman

School Board Members Rev. Mark Wajda Rev. Mark Librizzi

Jacquelyn Gehrsitz Velia L. Rodriguez

Patricia Baxter William Burns Anna Cowin Bryan Hayes Maria Iturbe

Gordon Kennedy (Chairman) Kelly Kertz

George Kimmel Estelle Mournighan

Jose Ramia Frank Webber Craig Williams

Douglas Wymer

Saint Paul Gift Shop 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-365-6804

STORE HOURS Monday - Friday — 9 am - 2 pm Closed: Saturday and Sunday