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St. Paul Catholic Church and Missions Iglesia Católica San Pablo y Misiones 4178 Highway 441 South, Douglas, Georgia 31535 Parish Office Office phone: 912-384-3560 In case of extreme emergency only call: 912-278-1567 Church email: [email protected] Parish Website: www.stpaulmissions.yolasite.com St. William Catholic Church, P.O. Box 861, 807 S. Merrimac Dr., Fitzgerald, [email protected] Holy Family Catholic Church, Atkinson County, Off Hwy 135 Administration ¤ Administración Pastor: Rev. Paul O’Connell MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Pastoral Assistant: Bertha Capetillo (Email: [email protected]) July 11 – July 17 Church Secretary: Janet Benton A PLACE FOR EVERYONE No daily Masses this week. Sunday Masses: 8:00am English, Holy Family and Community. 9:30amGod English, St. Paul 11:45am Misa Español, St. Paul 5:00pm English, St. William 7:00pm Misa Español, St. William “The Church is a Field Hospital at the scene of a Battle.” --His Holiness, Pope Francis “The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open. One concrete sign of such openness is that our church doors should always be open, so that if someone, moved by the Spirit, come there looking for God, he or she will not find a closed door. There are other doors that should not be closed either. Everyone can share in some way in the life of the Church: everyone can be part of the community, nor should the doors of the sacraments be closed for simply any reason. This is especially true of the sacrament which is itself “the door”: Baptism. The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. The convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems.” --His Holiness, Pope Frances, The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) Our Mission Statement Declaración de Misión "La Iglesia es un hospital de campaña en el escenario de una batalla." --Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco WELCOME, FR. WILLIAM LEAHY We welcome Fr. Leahy, who will celebrate Mass today at Holy Family and St. Paul. Thank you, Father! If you haven’t yet made your pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, it is not too late to contribute to our Diocesan family. Thank you for your generosity. Our Parish Progress Reports (6-23-16): St. Paul Target: $19,997 Pledged: $4,330 Paid on Pledge: $1,715 Pledge Balance: $2,615 One-time gift: $11,482 Paid toward Target: $13,197 % of Target Paid: 66% Number of Families: 122 Number of Donors: 52 % of Participation: 42.62% St. William Target: $3,401 Pledged: $660 Paid on Pledge: $310 Pledge Balance: $350 One-time gift: $3,043 Paid toward Target: $3,353 % of Target Paid: 99% Number of Families: 44 Number of Donors: 15 % of Participation: 34.09% Holy Family Target: $2,019 Pledged: $425 Paid on Pledge: $150 Pledge Balance: $275 One-time gift: $1,835 Paid toward Target: $1,985 % of Target Paid: 98% Number of Families: 20 Number of Donors: 12 % of Participation: 60.00% Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for July, 2016 Universal: Indigenous Peoples That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Evangelization: Latin America & Caribbean That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. WISE WORDSST. TERESA OF AVILA Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing; God does not change. Patience achieves all things. Whoever has God wants for nothing. God alone suffices. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN In honor of the Year of Mercy, the CCW is helping to plan and organize a pilgrimage to St. Augustine. Be on the lookout for more information as we gather numbers and determine interest, in order to make specific plans for the excursion in late October, 2016. Also, the CCW will not meet this summer but will resume meetings in September. Les rogamos que no se demoren en hacer su contribución. Queremos mostrar nuestro apoyo a la familia diocesana superando la meta de este año. ¿Sabías? Las Pláticas de Bautismo serán el Primer Domingo de cada mes a las 9:30am. Para más información, favor de comunicarse con María García, despear de Misa o llamar a la oficina parroquial al 912-384-3560. Gracias. Los Bautismos se pueden programar los Sábados, a las 12:00 Mediodía o durante las misas del fin de semana. Bodas y Quinceañeras pueden ser programados a las 2:00 pm los sábados. Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para discutir y programar. NUEVOS MIEMBROS Se pide a los feligreses a inscribirse en la iglesia, llenando un formulario de inscripción que se puede encontrar en la mesa en el centro del vestíbulo. ENFERMO O EN EL HOSPITAL Si usted o un miembro de la familia está en el hospital o confinado en casa, por favor llame a la oficina de la iglesia (912-384-3560). Hay varias personas que hacen rondas en casa / hospitales y le gustaría visitar a todos. CAMBIO DE NOMBRE, DIRECCIÓN, Y TELÉFONO Por favor notifique a la oficina de la iglesia (912-384-3560) de cualquier cambio. IL PAPA FRANCISCO: LA IGLESIA Y LA MISRICORDIA “La Iglesia tiene la misión de anunciar la misericordia de Dios, corazón palpitante del Evangelio, que por su medio debe alcanzar la mente y el corazón de toda persona. La Esposa de Cristo hace suyo el comportamiento del Hijo de Dios que sale a encontrar a todos, sin excluir ninguno. En nuestro tiempo, en el que la Iglesia está comprometida en la nueva evangelización, el tema de la misericordia exige ser propuesto una vez más con nuevo entusiasmo y con una renovada acción pastoral. Es determinante para la Iglesia y para la credibilidad de su anuncio que ella viva y testimonie en primera persona la misericordia. Su lenguaje y sus gestos deben transmitir misericordia para penetrar en el corazón de las personas y motivarlas a reencontrar el camino de vuelta al Padre. La primera verdad de la Iglesia es el amor de Cristo. De este amor, que llega hasta el perdón y al don de sí, la Iglesia se hace sierva y mediadora ante los hombres. Por tanto, donde la Iglesia esté presente, allí debe ser evidente la misericordia del Padre. En nuestras parroquias, en las comunidades, en las asociaciones y movimientos, en fin, dondequiera que haya cristianos, cualquiera debería poder encontrar un oasis de misericordia.” --Roma, junto a San Pedro, el 11 de abril, Vigilia del Segundo Domingo de Pascua o de la Divina Misericordia, del Año del Señor 2015 FYI THE USUAL ANNOUNCEMENTS… ~FOR YOUR INFORMATION~ Keeping Fr. Paul in Our Prayers for a safe and productive vacation Fr. Paul will be at Fordham University in NYC (the Bronx) until August 6. The visiting priest, Fr. Alberto, will celebrate weekend & daily Masses (to be announced). We hope Fr. Paul enjoys his university experience! Listed are numbers of nearby priests in case of extreme emergency (all speak English and Spanish): Fr. Rafael Estrada (706-631-5904), Fr. Robert Cushing (478-284-5235) Fr. Justin Ferguson (229 382-4600) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES ORAR POR NUESTROS SOLDADOS Captain Christopher Benson (Italy), Sgt. Adam Carson (Japan), PFC Miguel Contreras (Hawaii), Sgt. Blake Downs (N. Carolina), TSgt. Emmanuel Gamboa (Arizona), Vincente Guerrero, Kristopher Lentz, April Marten (Quatar), CW2 Jeb S. McKinnon (South Korea), Martin Rios, Candise Rolerson (Kansas), Juan Vargas (Afg.), Erick Vilches, Octavio Rodriguez (Japan), Leo Rodriguez (S. Carolina), Rolando Chavez (San Diego). PRAYER LIST We are updating the Prayer List. Please phone the church office (912-384-3560) to give us the name of someone you would like remembered. AN ACCOUNT OF OUR STEWARDSHIP St. Paul--Weekly Required Offertory: $4,607.00 Monthly Required Building Fund: $2,316.00 St. Paul Week of 7-3-16 Offertory Annual Budgeted $190,000.00 Received to date 4,008.25 Received (7-3-16) 4,008.25 Building Fund: $1,485.00 Offertory: Holy Family Sunday (7-3-16): $276.00 Offertory: St. William Sunday (7-3-16): $276.00 Maintenance: 267.00 CAPÍTULO DEL OBISPO PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE NIÑOS Visite la página Web de la diócesis para leer el código: www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection o 888-357-5330. CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN Visit diocesan website:www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection Or call 888-357-5330 to report knowledge of abuse. FOOD PANTRY The St. Paul Food Pantry, organized by our Knights of Columbus, is in great need of gifts of nonperishable foods. Please remember that summer is also a time of need for some families, especially those with children. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! May God bless Henry and Shirley McKinnon of Holy Family who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on July 3. PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS Along the ways of peace and prosperity may the almighty and merciful Lord lead us, and may the Angel Raphael accompany us on the journey. So may we in peace, health, and joy return unto our own. --from The Prayer Book, Catholic Press, Inc.