SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

We all have ques ons about life. Where did I come from? Where am I going? How can I be happy?

Those of us familiar with Chris anity or who have spent me in church also have ques ons. Who is Jesus Christ? How is he

relevant to my life? Can I get to know Jesus be er?

S ll more of us who have encountered Catholics may ask: Why do you Catholics do that? What is Communion? Why do you

pray to Mary? How do you find holiness with all the sinfulness?

All of us long for companionship. We want to know that there will be someone to journey with us and to explore these

ques ons with us. If you are looking for insights or answers to these ques ons and are looking for how the Catholic Church

can help you on your quest, we invite you to a end a period of “inquiry” where you and other seekers can share your insights

and journey together. MONDAY EVENINGS, 6:30 pm, Family Life Center

3005 Country Club Road New Bern, NC 28562

www.spccnb.org (252) 638-1984

Office: M-F 8:30-4:00pm

Saint Paul Catholic School (252) 633-0100

Saint Peter the Fisherman Mission Parish in Oriental

(252) 249-3687

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 pm Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am, 11:00 am, . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 pm (Misa en Español) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am (in Oriental) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am, 6:00 pm Friday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am at Old Saint Paul

PASTORAL STAFF

Father Thomas Tully, Pastor pastor@spccnb.org Deacon Rick Fisher, Parish Deacon Deacon Jim Hackett, Parish Deacon Deacon Dan Doban, Parish Deacon Sister Monique Dissen, IHM Pastoral Associate Deacon David Kierski, Saint Paul School Principal

Living

Students and staff at Saint Paul Catholic School have se led into the familiar rou ne of car lines, lunch,

recess, classwork, and homework. The use of masks is now second nature as are the other safety protocols that are

part of our daily rou ne. As we move forward in the 2020-2021 school year, Saint

Paul Catholic School is dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social development of each

student, as we have been since 1887. Saint Paul strives to educate the whole child and welcomes students of all

faiths. Our rigorous and classical curriculum prepares children for a life me of learning and leadership built on a solid founda on of faith. Our students learn to listen

carefully, explore fully, and think cri cally. Most of our students are receiving instruc on in person,

in our classrooms, while students who cannot a end physically can a end these same live classes remotely.

In school or learning from home, we are together at Saint Paul Catholic School.

SAINT PAUL SCHOOL

THE WORD OF OUR LORD

PRAYER FOR OUR WORLD Creator God, who made our beau ful world,

appointed us as its guardians and gi ed us with everything we need,

forgive us for the mes we cause it harm; for the mes our way of life affects our neighbors.

Inspire us to care for the environment; to help rebuild lives and communi es;

to share in the griefs and anxie es, joys and hopes of all Your people, so that all Your crea on may flourish.

Amen. cafod.org.uk/News/UK-news/Celebrate-World-Day-of-Prayer

Bap sms: San no Ryan Craven Joan Mang Sian Kip

Deaths: William H. Dove Leo Minervini, Jr. Lester Danehy Mary L. Duggan

Marriages: David K. Bethel & Evangeline P. Zuniega Colin M. Evans & Megan M. Chynoweth Marco A. Gonzalez-Ze na & Nancy V. Espinosa

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The name of the L has become like fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). Psalm — My soul is thirs ng for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2). Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will find them (Ma hew 16:21-27).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Crea on Thursday: St Gregory the Great Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

THE CROSS OF JESUS

The percep on of a cross changed drama cally a er Jesus’ crucifixion. Before that event, death on a cross was not only horrible, it was degrading. It was a penalty reserved only for the most wretched of criminals. The word “glory” would not have found its way into the same sentence containing the word “cross.” But all that changed with Jesus. Over me, believers began to venerate and honor the cross. They painted, sculpted and carved images of it. Many lost their own lives for their associa on with it. Today our reverence for and rela onship with the cross recalls li le of the contempt originally associated with it. As it has been through the ages, it is our percep on of the cross that determines how we follow Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SACRAMENTS

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES Sunday 8/30 8:00AM Mass - Church +Thomas Liddy 9:00AM Olive Branch open un l 1:00PM Faith Forma on (9:05 & 10:05) 10:30AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Church 10:30AM Mass - Saint Peter 11:00AM Mass - Church +John Engeman 1:00PM Misa - Church +Ruth, Ma hew & Ma y Malony

6:05PM Confirma on Class - School, Gym & FLC 7:05PM At 6:05PM & 7:05 PM Monday 8/31 8:00AM Mass - Church +Thomas Liddy 6:30PM RCIA - FLC Tuesday 9/1 8:00AM Mass - Church Anne & John Cartage 10:30AM Mass in Oriental Wednesday 9/2 9:00AM Mass - Church Rosary Following Mass 9:00AM Olive Branch open un l 12:00PM 5:00PM Medjugorje Prayer Group - Church 6:00PM Mass - Church +Barbara Plezia 7:00PM Pastoral Council - Zoom Thursday 9/3 8:00AM Mass - Church +John Burick 8:35AM Adora on - Church 10:45AM Reconcilia on 11:45AM Benedic on - Church Friday 9/4 8:00AM Mass - Old Saint Paul +Sonny Dove 8:35AM Preserva on Guild - OSP Saturday 9/5 3:30PM Reconcilia on 5:00PM Mass - Church +Stanley Andersen

ROSARY MAKERS UPDATE Our hands and hearts remain busy making rosaries for the missions in need. We made another shipment

of 350 rosaries. This me, to Father Charles Fox at Saint Paul Evangeliza on Ins tute in

Warren, Michigan. They share a campus with Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Google them and find out

how they are using the rosaries we made. They cover a very large area; mee ng people on the streets as well

as many events and gatherings. Their method of reaching out to Listen-BeFriend-Proclaim-Invite.

Please con nue to pray for Saint Paul Rosary Makers and join us if you are interested. A very special thank you to those who donated funds to our ministry. Rest

assured, it is very much appreciated and will be used to con nue our mission. If you would like to make a

dona on please make the check payable to Saint Paul Catholic Church and mark it for the Rosary Makers! You

can contact Jean Edwards at jedwards@ssccnb.org or call the church office or her cell 252-229-9809.

Dynamic Saint Paul - Funding A Third Century

Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming Dynamic Saint Paul - Funding A Third Century at Saint Paul Catholic Church. This effort is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of Saint Paul Catholic Church. We, as a parish family, have changed so many lives in our community! In order to con nue our mission and ministries, we encourage all parishioners to spend me in prayer and discussion with your family reflec ng on the work we do. Our special Commitment Weekend will be celebrated on September 19th and 20th. If you have any ques ons regarding the Dynamic Saint

Paul - Funding A Third Century, please feel free to contact the parish office.

Sister Monique Dissen, IHM

We are one month away from Sister’s departure from New Bern a er 22 years. With gra tude to Almighty God, we regard her talents, virtues and her prayers as great blessings for us individually and for the parish.

Please reserve Sunday, September 13 from 3pm to 5pm for a drop-in “Photo Art Show” to see her photos (and some of Dr John McQuade’s Photo Art) and talk about the meaning and the beauty.

Other means of honoring Sister’s friendship are upcoming: for example, a scrap book to which you can contribute a short story, photo or anecdote. She will treasure notes and cards that share with her how God has blessed you. Please contribute something!

Paul

YOU SAID TAKE UP LACROSSE AND FOLLOW YOU … NOW WHAT?”

Living

Please pray for our parishioners who have passed into eternal life. Keep their family and loved ones in your prayers that they may find peace.

September 2020

DATE DAY TIME INTENTION REQUESTED BY 9/1 Tuesday 8:00am (L) Ann & John Cartage Chantel Hues s 9/2 Wednesday 9:00am (L) Faculty of Saint Paul School 6:00pm +Barbara Plezia Plezia Family 9/3 Thursday 8:00am +John Burick Kathy Bascom 9/4 Friday (OSP) 8:00am +Sonny Dove Mary Seravalli 9/5 Saturday 5:00pm +Stanley Andersen Gre a Andersen 9/6 Sunday 8:00am Saint Paul Parish Family 11:00am Leo F X Prahinski Sandy & Dave Hickman 1:00pm 9/7 Monday 8:00am (L) Liz Anne Yeager Jeanine Early 9/8 Tuesday 8:00am +John Rigney Shirley Rigney 9/9 Wednesday 9:00am +Alice E Tully 6:00pm Be y Mar n (L) & +James J Mar n Beth Mar n 9/10 Thursday 8:00am +Denise Trubish Maureen Zachman 9/11 Friday (0SP) 8:00am +William Monahan Nell Monahan 9/12 Saturday 5:00pm +Donald McBride Peggy & Warren Oliver 9/13 Sunday 8:00am +Stanislawa Dumicz Maria & Janusz Sendor 11:00am Saint Paul Parish Family 1:00pm 9/14 Monday 8:00am +Sandy Giacobbe Debbie & Bernie Palmeri 9/15 Tuesday 8:00am +Joanne Gardner Bob & Bridie Callinan 9/16 Wednesday 9:00am 6:00pm +O o & Elba Lamadrid Kamara Lamadrid 9/17 Thursday 8:00am +Margaret White Family 9/18 Friday (OSP) 8:00am +Sonny Dove Mary Seravalli 9/19 Saturday 5:00pm +Edna Miller Carol Goodwin 9/20 Sunday 8:00am +John B Orsega Elizabeth & George Orsega 11:00am +William E. Monahan Marie Weiss 1:00pm Saint Paul Parish Family 9/21 Monday 8:00am +Be y Wellman Family 9/22 Tuesday 8:00am 9/23 Wednesday 9:00am 6:00pm For our Diocesan Priests 9/24 Thursday 8:00am +John G Murnyack Helene Conklin 9/25 Friday (OSP) 8:00am +John P Lynch Carol Ann Lynch 9/26 Saturday 5:00pm Saint Paul Parish Family 9/27 Sunday 8:00am +Paul Francis Saldo Ken & Mirtha Porteous 11:00am +Shauna Sierocki Rita Pucke 1:00pm 9/28 Monday 8:00am +William “Sonny” Dove Carole Hicks 9/29 Tuesday 8:00am +Elaine Martene Lou & Laurie Columbo 9/30 Wednesday 9:00am +John Rigney Shirley Rigney 6:00pm (L) Mary-Alice Michael & Edward Jerome

SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Catholic Bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Ci zenship (y en Español), our teaching document on the poli cal responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and du es as par cipants in our democracy. We urge our pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respec ul public dialogue; and to shape poli cal choices in the coming elec on in light of Catholic teaching. The statement li s up our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American ci zens with rights and du es as par cipants in the civil order.

GENERAL QUESTIONS 1. What is the connec on between our faith and the desire to change the world for the be er? (For help, see excerpts from Pope Francis in Part I.) 2. What kinds of leaders does our society need? For what should they stand and how should they lead? (For help, see no. 14.) 3. Why do the bishops encourage all Catholics, whether able to vote or not, to be involved in poli cal life? What are other ways, in addi on to vo ng, that you can be involved in advocacy for important issues? (For help, see no. 16.) 4. How might public policies and laws be different if the moral principles from Faithful Ci zenship were used as a basis for poli cal decisions? 5. What is conscience? What is prudence? How does one develop a well-formed conscience and the virtue of prudence? What role should they play in our decisions about who we vote for and how we advocate for change? (For help, see nos. 17-20.) GOING DEEPER 1. What do the bishops mean when they say, "Both opposing evil and doing good are essen al obliga ons" (no. 24)? Why are both (not just one or the other) important for Catholics? What are examples of intrinsically evil acts and why must they always be opposed? What are examples of t basic needs of our neighbors which we must ensure are fulfilled? (For help, see nos. 21-25.) What might your own ac ons to avoid evil and to do good look like? 2. Some people ques on whether religion and poli cs should ever interact. What do the bishops say in response to this cri cism? What is the role of the Church in poli cal life? (For help, see nos. 1, 5 and 9-12.) 3. Name the four principles and seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching. How can these principles and themes help us to think about policies and laws? Name some of the issues discussed in the statement and describe how the principles and themes relate to these issues. (See nos. 43-56.) 4. What advice might you give to a friend who is trying to decide between two candidates, neither of which fully share the Church's commitment to the dignity of the human person? (For help, see nos. 34-39.) 5. The bishops describe two "tempta ons in public life" that voters can fall into: first, "moral equivalence" which "makes no ethical dis nc ons between different kinds of issues involving human life and dignity," and second, the misuse of moral dis nc ons "as a way of dismissing or ignoring other serious threats to human life and dignity." (See nos. 27-30.) Describe a situa on in which you witnessed one or both of these lines of thought. Why are they both distor ons of the Church's teaching? Find the Document at www.usccb.org/faithfulci zenship

August 23, 2020

PARISH INFORMATION SACRAMENT SCHEDULE

Reconcilia on: Thursdays 10:45-11:45am, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment. Bap sm: First me parents must a end Bap smal

Prepara on Classes. Email Bap sms@sbccnb.org First Communion/Confirma on: Contact the church office. Marriages: Contact church office - 6 month advance no ce is required.

Annoin ng of the Sick: Contact the church office or rectory. Funerals: Call 638-4436 or e-mail funeral@spccnb.org

The complete Parish Calendar, as well as past bulle ns, are always available for viewing at our

website: www.spccnb.org

GIVING HAS GOTTEN EASIER! Online Envelope Giving is available for parishioners

through Our Sunday Visitor, our envelope company. You can give automa cally weekly, monthly,

etc. Simply register via the church website at www.spccnb.org and click on "online envelope". You can manage your account and make changes at any

me. Any ques ons, contact Donna Simon in the church office.

PARISH DIRECTORY

CHURCH OFFICE: 252-638-1984 NIGHT EMERGENCY: 252-638-4436

Father Thomas S. Tully, Pastor: pastor@spccnb.org

Deacon Rick Fisher: 252-229-1644 deaconrick@spccnb.org

Deacon Jim Hacke : 973-479-8909 deaconjim@spccnb.org Deacon Dan Doban: 724-331-3807 deacondan@spccnb.org Sister Monique Dissen, IHM, Hospital 252-675-0333 Deacon Dave Kierski, Saint Paul School Principal: 252-633-0100

Parish Care Coordinator DeLesa Conway: dconway@spccnb.org

Bookkeeper, Donna Simon: dsimon@spccnb.org

Bulle n: bulle n@spccnb.org

Catholic Chari es: 252-638-2188

Catholic Daughters: Mary Ann Harper, 252-633-3473

Cemetery: Danny Gennantonio, 252-637-2322

Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist: Mary Spano, 252-633-4768

Eucharis c Ministers (Home/Sick): Dennis Colbert, 252-638-1555

Faith Forma on: Joy Harsen,252-229-2394

Finance Council: Skip Zimmerman, 616-516-1730

Finance Manager: Rich Petri

Funeral Arrangements: 252-638-1984, funeral@spccnb.org

Knights of Columbus Third Degree: Steven Harman, 252-259-3497

Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree: Doug Uhland, 252-638-5953

Music Ministry: Call Church Office

Pastoral Council: Judi Williams, pcouncil@spccnb.org

RCIA Coordinator: Deacon Jim Hacke deaconjim@spccnb.org

Religious Community Services: 252-633-2767

To submit bulle n ar cles, email bulle n@spccnb.org The deadline is Thursdays at noon. All requests

should be sent in editable format 11 days before the bulle n issue date.

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Monday and Tuesday - Mass at 8am in the Church Wednesday - Mass at 9am in the Church Mass at 6pm in the Church Thursday - Mass at 8am in the Church, followed by Eucharis c Adora on and Benedic on

Friday - Mass at 8am at Old Saint Paul, Middle Street

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