St. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Paul Catholic Church Church Address: 10001 57th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178

Parish Office: 5600 S Ryan St. Seattle 98178 Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs., Fri. 9am-4:30pm Tues. 10:30am –5:30 pm (206) 725-2050 Emergency Number 206-420-2079

Website: StPaulParish.com Email: info@stpaulparish.com

Facebook Page: SouthSeattleCatholicChurches Very Rev. K. Scott Connolly— Pastor, 206-722-7888

Rev. Armando Perez, Rev. Alex Pablo— Parochial Vicars Rev. Mr. Jose DeLeon — Deacon

S�. P��� S����� � M����� Saturday: 4:00 pm (Sunday vigil) Sunday 8:30 am

Weekdays: Tuesday 6:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am

Daily and Sunday Mass livestreamed on the Facebook Page at 8:30 am except for Tuesday streamed at 6:00 pm

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St. Edward: Saturday 5:15 pm

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Sunday 10:30 am; 1:00 pm Spanish Wednesday 6:00pm;

Thursday:10:30 am; Friday 10:30 am

S�. G� ���: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday & Friday 8:30 am

S�. P����: Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 am Wednesday 10:30 am Friday 8:00 am

You must register for the Mass you wish to attend. Go

online to the parish website or call the parish office. You may sign up for one Weekend Mass and as many daily

Masses as you wish.

Welcome! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to register with us. We’re glad you’re here!

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St. Paul School: Pre-K through eighth grade classes Address: 10001 - 57th Ave. S, Seattle 98178 School Phone: 206-725-0780 Website: SeattleStPaul.org Email: stpaul@seattlestpaul.org

Sacrament of Baptism: is scheduled by appointment only; parents must have been registered members of the parish for at least 3 months and must attend a Baptismal Preparation class usually offered on the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 am.

Sacrament of the Sick: In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing and Eucharist may be arranged. Call the parish office during office hours, or the emergency number after hours.

Celebration of Christian Funerals: After the death of a loved one, contact the parish office at your earliest convenience to arrange for a date and time for the funeral liturgy. You must contact the parish before scheduling with the funeral home.

Sacrament of Marriage: Engaged couples requesting information about matrimony must contact and meet with the pastor at least six months before the proposed wedding date and should expect to participate in a marriage preparation program.

Christian Initiation of Adults: Adults requesting information about full initiation into the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) may contact the parish office.

Children’s Sunday School and Sacramental Preparation: For children in grades K-8. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will not be in person classes this year. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Youth Group/Confirmation: Youth & young adults 14 years and older. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will not be in person classes this year. Please contact the parish office for more information.

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL Due to the ongoing restrictions by the Archbishop and civil authorities parish gatherings are prohibited. The parish office is open, but please call to make an appointment.

The sanctuary candle this week is in the memory of Jose Bustillos RIP 4/14/20

Monday, December 21st: Father Simham 6:00 pm Simbang Gabi Mass @ St. Edward Tuesday, December 22nd: Father Scott 6:00 pm Simbang Gabi Mass @ St. Edward Wednesday, December 23rd: Bishop Elizondo 6:00 pm Simbang Gabi Mass @ St. Edward Thursday, December 24th: Father Alex 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass Friday, December 25th: 8:30 am Christmas Day Mass Saturday, December 26th: No Mass Sunday, December 27th: Father Alex Feast of the Holy Family 8:30 am Mass For the people of St. Paul Parish

P��� � Rev. Scott Connolly FrScottC@stedwardparish.net P�� ��� V���� Rev. Alex Pablo FrAlexP@stedwardparish.net Rev. Armando Perez FrArmandoP@stedwardparish.net D�� � Rev. Mr. Jose DeLeon jpdeleon@outlook.com P���� O���� C ������ � Anne Stanton AStanton@stpaulparish.com P���� A ������ Cely Andrada CAndrada@stpaulparish.com R����� �� E����� � C ������ � Estrella Ovena nikostar3@ymail.com C������ F�������� M������ Rodney Cunningham rcunningham@stedwardparish.net S � P����!�� Dan Sherman DSherman@seattlestpaul.org S � O���� M������ Kathy Moss Kmoss@seattlestpaul.org S � B ##��!�� Manny Ovena MOvena@seattlestpaul.org

F � F �, U�����& ' H ��� �� G �� A�������� C ����: St. Vincent de Paul Help Line 206-767-6449

LET US PRAY-

For the sick of our parish family especially Sam Simone, Elaine Marley & Nora Sullivan and for those

who have died. Please call the parish office to have a family member

placed on the prayer list. Masses may be offered for the repose of the soul, a death

anniversary, birthday or any other occasion. To request a Mass, please call or email the parish office

in advance of the date.

December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent

CONGRATULATIONS

To Jasper Jade Luna Linsao Domaoan, daughter of Virgil Domaoan and Ruby Linsao (RIP) who was baptized this weekend.

So that we may be in unity with the whole Archdiocese and the wider church in the United States, Archbishop Etienne has requested that we use common postures during the Liturgy of the Eucharist and Communion Rite. Kneel after the Lamb of God until rising to join the line for communion. For those unable to kneel, you may sit. After receiving communion , upon returning to your seat you may sit or kneel through the sacred silence.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In case of snow or very icy conditions, check the parish web site stpaulparish.com. Due to the steepness of our hill we may be closed when other parishes remain open. All parish activities, including daily Mass, will be canceled.

CLUSTER CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

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D������ 24#$– C$ &'#�(' E*� 4:00 pm @ St. Paul 4:00 pm @ St. George 5:30 pm @ St. Peter 6:00 pm @ St. Edward 8:00 pm @ San Eduardo en español D������ 25#$– C$ &'#�(' D(+ 8:30 am @ St. Paul- Livestreamed 8:30 am @ St. Peter 10:30 am @ St. Edward 10:30 am @ St. George No Masses on Saturday, December 26th. Regular Mass times on Sunday, December 27th.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

STEWARDSHIP—Receiving God’s gifts gratefully. In the first reading, God promises King David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” — “ I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” — that the promise finds fulfillment.

Due to early bulletin publication deadlines, collections will be reported one week later than usual.

Please Remember the Church in your Will and Estate Planning

SCHOOL ZONE

St. Paul School is on break until January 3rd, 2021. Classes resume Monday January 4th. Pre-K and Kindergarten will be on campus.

We hope to see all students back on campus soon.

The Faculty and Staff of St. Paul school wish you all a Joyous Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

DO WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE?

If you are new to the parish, have recently moved, changed phone numbers or have new members of your household, we would like to know. If you are not getting mailings from the parish or the Archdiocese—including the Northwest Catholic Magazine- we may not have you registered or your correct address and phone number. Please update your information by filling out a registration form or update card available at the back of the church or call or email the parish office. Thank you!

Are you a Catholic coming back to Mass? Are you a Baptized Catholic, but have not

completed your full initiation? Are you a baptized Christian and wish to join the

Catholic Church? Are you interested in finding out about the

Catholic Church? One of our priests or a staff member would be happy to answer your questions. Please call the parish office- 206-725-2050. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program Inquiry meetings are held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings via Zoom

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 21ST Monday Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45

Tuesday 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56

Wednesday Saint John of Kanty, Priest

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Lk 1:57-66

Thursday

Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;

Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or Mt 1:18-25

Friday Feast of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13;Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14

Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18

Saturday Feast of Saint Stephen, First Martyr

Acts 6:8-10, Acts 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17;

Mt 10:17-22

Sunday Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6, 21:1-3;

Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;

Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12,

17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40

OUR ANNUAL REMINDER

ABOUT YOUR TAXES.

Donations received (or postmarked) by December 31st will be recorded on your 2020 parish giving report. MyEoffering donations made by you on or before December 31st will also be recorded on your 2020 giving report.

Please consider an end of year donation* to your parish or one of the many Catholic charities

*For those of you who are 70 ½ years old, you may wish to consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. Please contact the parish office for more details

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL UPDATE

St. Paul parishioners have always been generous in their support of our SVdP conference and we are very grateful. However as we focus more on helping those within our parish boundaries who struggle

with rent and/or utility payments, our resources have become stretched. The needs are great. We are asking you to be especially generous when you use your monthly envelope. SVdP meets every other Wednesday at 4:30 PM online during the COVID lockdown. Please contact Mark Smith, mark_t_smith@comcast.net, if you’d like to join our group or sit in on a virtual meeting. As Jesus said, “Come and see!”

An anonymous donor provided funds to

purchase gifts for 40 children in Fr. Simham’s

parish in Forks, WA. If you would like to

contribute to this effort please make a check out

to The St. Paul St. Vincent de Paul conference.

The parish office will be closed from Thursday, December 24th through Sunday, January 3rd, 2021.If there is an urgent matter please email info@stpaulparish.com or call St. Edward 206-722-7888. If you need a priest in a life or death situation call the emergency phone 206-420-2079.