Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

We give you thanks Lord God who has blessed us with life and love. You have given us the gift of the family.

Help us to nurture and to protect, to guide and to love one another. Through the intercession of the Holy Family:

Jesus, Mary and Joseph - protect us. Give us wisdom and courage, joy and faithfulness in responding to our

special vocation as a Christian family so we may help each other to grow in grace and love

to the glory of God. Amen.

SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH December 31, 2017

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) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday . . . . . . 8:00 am Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am 6:00 pm Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am at Old St Paul First Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation per announcements

PASTORAL STAFF

Father Thomas Tully, Pastor

Father Michael Schuetz, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Mike Mahoney, ObISB, Parish Deacon

Deacon Rick Fisher, Parish Deacon

Sister Monique Dissen, IHM, Pastoral Associate

Deacon David Kierski, School Administrator

New Year Masses Sunday, December 31st - 6:00pm Monday, January 1st - 10:00am

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all

things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You have already come, and unite

myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

NOVEMBER SACRAMENTS THE WORD OF THE LORD BEARERS OF THE WORD

The Church has placed a number of notable feast days immediately a er Christmas. The feasts of Stephen, John the Evangelist, and the Holy Innocents form a summary of the life lived in Christ, the Word made flesh. What do these have to do with the feast of the Holy Family, which crowns the Octave of Christmas? These feasts remind us that suffering will occur in fulfilling the mission of Christ, and that we are all called to be bearers of this Word whose birth we celebrate.

We also see this manifested in the lives of Joseph and Mary, both of whom took social and religious risks in obedience to the will of God, and both of whom were open to the word of God sent to them from on high. In these ways they prefigured the life of Jesus himself. Most likely, few of us found ourselves at Mass this past Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, but the essence of these feasts and the essence of the holiness of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus remain central, a holiness we celebrate today.

GOD’S WORD FOR CHILDREN

As children of God, we want people to see certain traits in us. Some of the quali es we should strive to prac ce are listed

here. Some le ers have been wri en in to help you.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27;Ps 67:2-8;Gal 4:4-7;Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-20; Mk 1:7-11

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-14). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21). Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40).

NOVEMBER 2017 NEW PARISHIONERS

Susan Ann Gordon David and Mary Hietpas

Elizabeth Rodgers Kylie Erin Sciba

Bryan and Ka e Selzer Joel and Patricia Snider

Michael and Elizabeth Williams Donald and Cathie Yennie

Bradley and Neimara (Mimi) Weilbacher, Sr.

PATIENCE GENTLENESS HUMILTY KINDNESS COMPASSION FORGIVENESS

NOVEMBER 2017 DEATHS

Richard “George” Cook Lawrence Joseph Spallanzani

Walter Anthony Sierocki Marion Louise Weatherly William Louis Zachmann

Angel Ann Layel Gerald Patrick Brown, Sr. Arthur Joseph Mauffray

Angelo Begnino

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

Jesus is here! Listen to what he tells us! “Tell me all, my child, hide nothing

from me, because my loving, and merciful heart, the heart of your best

friend, is listening to you.” Dear Father, help us to know we can always trust that Jesus, Son and God, is present and listening to our prayers. Join us in

the Chapel each Sunday at 10:30AM, as we pray the Chaplet for ourselves, for you, and for the world.

NOVEMBER 2017 BAPTISM Ann Lidia Guillen

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Sunday 12/31 9:00AM Olive Branch Gi Store Open ll 1:00PM 8:00AM Mass +Jim Whitlow 9:30AM Chancel Choir Prac ce 10:30AM Chaplet of the Divine Mercy – Church 11:00AM Mass Saint Paul Parish Family 1:00PM Mass 3:00PM Hispanic Prayer Group – FLC3 6:00PM Vigil Mass (Mary, Mother of God) Monday 1/1 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 10:00AM Mass Saint Paul Parish Family Tuesday 1/2 8:00AM Mass +Patricia Taylor 10:30AM Mass in Oriental 12:00PM One in the Spirit Prayer Group – Church 7:00PM Twin Rivers Volleyball Prac ce – Gym Wednesday 1/3 9:00AM Olive Branch Gi Store Open ll Noon 9:00AM School Mass 6:00PM Medjugorje Prayer Group – Church 6:00PM Mass +Robert Murphy 6:30PM Post Confirma on Youth Group– Library 7:00PM Pastoral Council Mee ng 7:00PM Hispanic Choir Prac ce 7:00PM SPRAA Men’s Open Gym Basketball Thursday 1/4 8:00AM Mass 8:35AM Adora on – SJChapel 10:45AM Reconcilia on 11:45AM Benedic on – SJChapel 12:00PM January 14st Bulle n Items Due 7:00PM Twin Rivers Volleyball Prac ce - Gym 7:30PM Folk Choir Prac ce - Church Friday 1/5 8:00AM Mass (OSP) +Pat Whiteford 8:35AM Preserva on Guild Mee ng - OSP Saturday 1/6 MINISTRY FAIR 8:00AM Mass Blessed Mother - Church 3:30PM Reconcilia on 5:00PM Mass Saint Paul Parish Family 2018

The complete Parish Calendar, as well as past issues of the bulle n, are always available for viewing at our

website: spccnb.org

January Preserva on Guild for Old Saint Paul Mee ng Friday, January 5th at 8:35AM at OSP

1/7 MINISTRY FAIR (A er All Masses) 1/8 7:00PM Safe Environment Team Forma on 1/10 3:00PM JCDA Mee ng – FLC3 3:30PM Tobit Ministry Mtg –Confessional Rm

6:30PM Bap sm Class – Call to Register 1/13 12:00PM Fa ma Rosary – SJC 1/15 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 1/18 3:00PM Finance Council – Conf Room 1/21 2:30PM Movie in the Chapel – SJC 1/23 10:00AM Grieving Group – SJC 1/24 6:00PM B.A.A. Dinner - Infant of Prague 1/25 7:00PM Parish Feast Day –

Organ Dedica on and Recital - OSP 1/27 6:00PM School Gala – O.Mark’s Bldg 1/28 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

9:30AM AAMEN Group Mee ng – Conf Room 12:00PM CDA Bunco Party – FLC 1/30 10:00AM Grieving Group – SJC 7:00PM First Holy Communion PARENT only

Mee ng – Church and School 1/31 6:45PM Liturgy Commi ee Mtg – Conf Room

JANUARY 2018 ACTIVITIES

Please do not forget to pick up your copy of our new Ministry Booklet a er all Masses!

SAINT PAUL YOUTH

Every Monday Night at the Knights of

Columbus Hall (1125 Pine Tree Drive) $2500.00 in cash prizes Smoke Free

Early Bird Games - 6:30 PM / Regular Games - 7:00 PM All monies collected go to support local chari es.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

Soon, we will begin scheduling photography appointments for our new Saint Paul Pictorial Directory.

Sessions will begin on February 12th Monday - Friday from 2:00PM to 8:00PM and on

Saturdays: 10:00AM to 4:00PM Please contact Gloria Kelly (252-288-5668) if you have

any ques ons, or if you would like to volunteer to help greet parishioners at their photography appointment.

Saint Paul "Winter" Grieving Group

January 9th to February 13th. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers as you

grieve the loss of your loved one. During this season, you may want to pray about coming

to Saint Joseph Chapel for 6 consecu ve Tuesdays, 10AM to 11:30AM. Sister Monique, I.H.M.Facilitator

Contact: Irene Swanteson, Third Order Dominican to Register (252-638-9306).

ANNOUNCEMENTS SAINT PAUL SCHOOL NEWS

On November 16th, Mr. Moody’s fi h grade class visited Brookstone Nursing Home. The class shared songs of joy and celebra on with the residents, including caroling in the halls so those residents confined to their rooms could enjoy the fes vi es. Students enjoyed sharing refreshments with the residents before returning to Saint Paul School.

Catholic School Christmas Showcase took place Thursday, December 14th, in the Family Life Center. Students in the school’s Fine Arts Enhancement program shared their work in crea ve and entertaining presenta ons. The Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and

Kindergarten classes opened the evening with a medley of songs that charmed the audience. Mrs. Morris’s first grade closed the program with a spirited performance of The Twelve Days of Christmas. In between, the audience enjoyed presenta ons by Earth and Garden, Piano, Art, Theater arts, including The Night before Christmas with a twist, and a rousing performance of Jingle Bells from the guitar and ukulele classes.

Congratula ons to students, staff and volunteers. The range of ac vi es and talents showcased

was extraordinary!

JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

The JCDA con nued their tradi on of hos ng a Christmas Party for their friends at Good Shephard Nursing Home. Each resident received homemade treats and personalized gi s from their wish list, purchased from funds received at the CDA Bou que. The residents always look forward to the girl’s visit, and the girls always enjoy Serving the Lord with Gladness!

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS BUNCO PARTY!

Jan. 21st from 12:30-3:30PM in the Family Life Center. Tickets will

not be sold a er Masses, but you may purchase ckets at the church office during office hours the first 3 weeks

in January. Hope to see you there!

That’s the best one-star hotel that I’ve ever seen!

JANUARY 2018

SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH

DATE DAY TIME INTENTION REQUESTED BY

1/1 Monday 10:00am Saint Paul Parish Family 1/2 Tuesday 8:00am 1/3 Wednesday 9:00am Reverence for the Holy Name 6:00pm Robert Murphy Corinne Murphy 1/4 Thursday 8:00am 1/5 Friday 8:00am (OSP) +Pat Whiteford (OSP) Lud & Bev Hartung 1/6 Saturday 8:00am Special Inten on to St Joseph 5:00pm Saint Paul Parish Family 1/7 Sunday 8:00am Marcy Manvel Nancy A. Tomasik 11:00am Andrea Montpe t Charles & Sheila Kassay 1:00pm +Jeanne Sobocienski Charles Hendricks 1/8 Monday 8:00am +Robert Watson Earl & Linda Harding 1/9 Tuesday 8:00am +William L. Zachmann Marie Weiss 1/10 Wednesday 9:00am 6:00pm 1/11 Thursday 8:00am +Ronnie Chatelain Ellen Brown 1/12 Friday 8:00am (OSP) +Leo Corkery Marlene Corkery 1/13 Saturday 5:00pm +Richard Michael Durand Mary Jo Durand 1/14 Sunday 8:00am Saint Paul Parish Family 11:00am +Ed Stepnoski 1:00pm +Mary Manley Sharon Wright 1/15 Monday 8:00pm +Dr Mar n Luther King, Jr 1/16 Tuesday 8:00am +Marty Riddell Joan Riddell 1/17 Wednesday 9:00am +Angel Layel 6:00pm +Jeanne Sobocienski David & Karen Quinn 1/18 Thursday 8:00am For Chris an Unity 1/19 Friday 8:00am (OSP) +Virginia Easley Bob Donnelly 1/20 Saturday 5:00pm Thomas Wallace George & Margaret Wallace 1/21 Sunday 8:00am Saint Paul Parish Family 11:00am +Gene Linden John & Chris Riesbeck 1:00pm +Patricia MacNeal Lucille & Steve Durst 1/22 Monday 8:00am +Lillian & Norman Krapf Bob & Fran Krapf 1/23 Tuesday 8:00am +J. Robert Welsh Lois Welsh 1/24 Wednesday 9:00am Int of Right to Life 6:00pm (Communion Service) 1/25 Thursday 8:00am +Jerry Tracy Darlene Tracy 1/26 Friday 8:00am +George Mollo Cathy J & Florence Mollo 1/27 Saturday 5:00pm Saint Paul Parish Family 1/28 Sunday 8:00am +Harry Frankson Gladys Frankson 11:00am Saint Paul Parish Family 1:00pm +Young Ju Cho Lir Colombo & Family 1/29 Monday 8:00am +Sco Alcock Alcock Family 1/30 Tuesday 8:00am 1/31 Wednesday 9:00am 6:00pm For All Salesians

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. Registra on is mandatory. Contact the church office: 638-1984 First Communion/Confirma on: Please call 638-1984 Marriages: Contact Parish Office - 6 month advance no ce is required Anoin ng of the Sick: Contact the Office at 638-1984 Funerals: Call 638-4436 or e-mail funeral@spccnb.org

WELCOME VISITORS AND GUESTS!

We hope that you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special

gi s within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Please introduce yourself a er Mass.

SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY

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

PASTORAL STAFF Father Thomas S Tully, Pastor: 638-1984 pastor@spccnb.org Father Michael Schuetz, Parochial Vicar: 638-1984 frschuetz@spccnb.org Deacon Rick Fisher: 229-1644 Deacon Mike Mahoney,ObISB: 571-1597 Sister Monique Dissen, IHM, Hospital: 675-0333

Admin Assistant, DeLesa Conway: 638-1984 dconway@spccnb.org Bookkeeper, Donna Simon: 638-1984 dsimon@spccnb.org

Bulle n: bulle n@spccnb.org Cemetery: Danny Gennantonio 637-2322 Director Opera ons: Deacon David Kierski 633-0100 dkierski@spccnb.org Faith Forma on: Joy Harsen 229-2394 Music Ministry: Megan Johnson 633-0100 mjohnson@stpaulcs.org

RCIA Coordinator: Marcelene McLure 633-2539

Catholic Chari es: 638-2188 Catholic Daughters: Belinda Swager 617-0849 Extraordinary Ministers of Eucharist: Mary Spano: 633-4768 Eucharis c Ministers (Home / Sick): Dennis Colbert: 638-1555 Finance Council: Bob Nenni: 635-6716 Knights Third Degree: Phil Nassef 229-9799 Knights Fourth Degree: David Rose 252-672-5226 Pastoral Council: pcouncil@spccnb.org Religious Community Services: 633-2767 Rectory: 638-4436

Saint Paul School Administrator: Deacon Kierski: 633-0100

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

editable format <no PDFs or Posters please> 11 days before the bulle n issue date.

Highlights from December 2017 Pastoral Council Mee ng

* Met with Liturgy Commi ee and discussed need to follow up on Tag You’re It! recruitment retreat held in November.

* Ushers manual has been revised. * Church offertory and mortgage collec ons con nue to be up compared to prior years, and expense categories are at or below budget year to date. Year to date, income exceeded expenses by $30,000. * School tui on con nues close to budget. Year-to-date income is up primarily because Raffle and Gala Receipts are coming in earlier than budgeted as compared to last year. Expenses are over budget by $11,000 primarily due to repairs or replacement of HVAC, playground and outside buffing. Net income for the period was $11,000 over budget. * The school has established an advisory Board. They currently have five members with the goal to have 7-9 ac ve members.

OLIVE BRANCH STORE & LENDING LIBRARY

SPECIAL OPENING HOURS! In addi on to our normal hours, we are excited to tell you that we will be open a er the 5pm Mass

on Saturday, January 7 during the Ministry Fair in the Family Life Center! So, those of you who don’t get a chance to visit us during our regular

opening hours will have an addi onal me to come and see what we are all about. Come see us - maybe you will volunteer with us in 2018!

Open Sun. 9–1 & Wed. 9–12 in the Family Life Center. All proceeds benefit St. Paul Catholic Church.