St. Paul Parish Newsletter April 2014 January...

St. Paul Parish Newsletter April 2014

January 2011

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From the Pastor My dear children in Christ,

Our Holy week begins on Palm Sunday. As Christ enters

triumphantly into Jerusalem, it is humbling as He rides on a

donkey. Horses were the typical ride for kings. As the

Passion of Jesus Christ unfolds, we are reminded of the true

Sacrifice of God for our sake. The Father’s response to our

sinfulness is not the destruction of humanity, but instead the

gift of salvation for all who wish to turn away from evil. The

words of Jesus asking the Father to forgive us because we

are ignorant take root in the blood that spills from Him.

This is the point where non-believers thought they ended the

ministry of Jesus Christ. All but one apostle fled and one

denies ever knowing Him. That Good Friday becomes a

Holy Saturday which becomes Resurrection Sunday as Jesus

promised and foretold.

The Father raises the Son and hundreds; perhaps thousands

witness the divinity in Jesus without question. Jesus returns

to His rightful place in heaven and the Holy Spirit proceeds

from the Father to govern the hearts of humanity until the

Father will send the Son one more time - for all time. On

Pentecost the fearful apostles receive the Holy Spirit and

become far more emboldened as they proclaim the

resurrected Jesus Christ. Paul becomes an apostle and

teaches us the Eucharistic theology as he urges us to

proclaim the death of Christ until His return. This is why we

demonstrate our faith with its symbols - the crucifix and the

empty cross and this is why we receive the true Body and

Blood of Christ during the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass. We

await Christ’s return and our lives move in this direction.

Jesus abides in us and we in Him. His love continues,

beckoning all to live in perpetual forgiveness of one another.

God’s love and mine,

Father Mark

Stations of the Cross continues during

the month of April with the following

Friday dates:

April 4th, 10:00am

April 11th, 10:00am

April 18th, 6:00pm

Sta tions of the Cross

April 13th Maundy Thursday:

9:00am April 17th

and 10:00am

11:00am

Good Friday Pre-Sanctified Service

April 18th

10:00am

Holy Saturday Service:

April 19th 10:00am

Blessing of Easter Baskets & Breads

Easter Vigil Mass: 4:00pm

Easter Sunday: April 20th

Resurrection Mass : 7:00am

Easter Mass:

9:00am and 11:00am

Holy Week Schedule

First Holy Communion Classes are now being

held in the social hall following the 9:00am

Mass on Sundays. Students not yet baptized are

welcome to begin attending as they will un-

dergo instruction and preparation for baptism

as well.

The next YMS of R meeting will be held on

Wednesday, April 9th at 9:00am at Cal’s

Restaurant in Belleview. All men from the parish

are encouraged to attend. If you are new to the parish, this is a good

opportunity for you to meet some of the men of our parish.

Communion Class YMS of R Men’s Group

Ladies Adoration Society


St . Paul Choir

We have a fantastic, spirited choir here at

St. Paul’s, under the direction of Charley

Stoykovich. We are still looking for

singers for our Saturday Mass. Anyone

interested in joining the choir can meet

here at the church on Tuesdays at

6:00pm for practice.

Love Supreme

by Dolores Smith

Oh, Blessed Mother, what did you see when you watched your son at Calvary?

Oh, Blessed Mother, what did you hear when they nailed to a cross your son, so dear?

Oh, Blessed Mother, what did you feel when at the foot of the cross you did kneel?

Oh, Blessed Mother, did your body tremble as many around you in hatred assembled?

Oh Blessed Mother, were you filled with anguish and fear till your Son looked down and you heard His word so clear,

“Women, Here is your Son.” And to the disciple standing near,

“Here is your Mother.” And the words Jesus spoke John did hear.

Oh, Blessed Mother, did the light of your world fade as the body of your son into your arms was laid?

Oh, Blessed Mother, you taught the strong and the weak that anger and bitterness are not the answers to seek.

What helps us withstand what earth’s sorrows bring is God’s gift of faith and God’s Love supreme.

May God’s Blessings be with you this Easter.

Women’s Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Dori Canfield, ANS President

We welcome our new members of

our church family who have joined

in the month of March..

Bill & Dotty Smith

3rd Mary Ann Due

4th Megan Finn-Niznik

6th Mercy Turan

Pauline Yackowski

7th Fred Due

Tony Kotula

9th Rita Chapman

Linda Gibbons-Shafer

10th Dodo Boogaard

Irene Osgood

11th Rich Clair

Judy Glasel

Alan Kilshaw

13th Doris Shaban

16th Sally Kilshaw

Debbie Kotula

Sue Nordman

17th Steve Robinson

18th Margi Werb

23rd Tony Cipriano

Dick Pierce

24th Mark Hulbert

30th Frank Cafaro

Bir thdays Anniversaries

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7th Ron & Linda Thompson

12th Tony & Debbie Kotula

26th Al & Joyce Walczak

30th Fr. Mark & Valda Niznik

(10th Wedding Anniversary)

* Members, if your birthday or anni-

versary is not listed, please inform

Debbie Niznik.

Father Mark is conducting bible

class on Thursdays, 10:00am here at

St. Paul’s social hall. This ongoing

class is for everyone interested in

finding out more about their faith.

Father Mark brings us many pearls

of Scripture each week and whether

you are a first time bible reader or

an astute learned scriptural connois-

seur, there’s something special in

the Word of God for everyone. You

are encouraged to bring a friend.

We will take a summer break

from class beginning on Thursday,

April 17th and return in the fall.

Women’s Prayer Group

Ladies Prayer Group will be taking a

break until September we will resume at

that time.

Backpack Program

Our mainstay charitable program

provides local homeless school chil-

dren personal care/hygiene items all

year round. Please drop off items

anytime on the rectory porch or at

church on Sundays, in the bins in the

back of the church.

Easter Flowers

For the month of April, please use your

envelope for “Easter Flower Fund”.

This offering will be used for the

Easter Lillies that will be in the church

on Easter Sunday.


Spaghetti Dinners Parish News

Girl Scouts Isabelle McCoy and

Mena Segura (members of our

Youth Group) would like to thank

everyone here at St. Paul’s that

supported their Girl Scout Cookie

booth outside of the church for

two weekends in the month of

March. This year not only could you get cookies for your-

self, you were also able to purchase cookies for our

military troops. There was a total of 167 boxes of cookies

that were purchased, including 63 boxes for our troops.

I enter the church and quietly kneel.

I gaze upon You on the cross.

I cannot explain the emotions I feel

As I gaze upon You on the cross.

I look at the Stations and the story they tell,

Depicting Your anguish each time You fell.

The crown of thorns they placed on your head,

Bloody and beaten to the cross you were led.

You died to save us from our sins that day.

Your resurrection has shown us the way.

Let our candles glow and church bless ring.

We rejoice this Easter Day and Your praises we sing!

Come and bring your friends to

our weekly all you can eat spa-

ghetti dinners on Fridays 4:00-

7:00pm. Dinners include salad,

roll & butter and your choice of

a free beverage, either coffee, iced tea or lemonade.

Adults are just $6.00 (note price change) and

Children 12yrs and younger are FREE. There are

also homemade desserts from our Ladies ANS So-

ciety for only $1.00 each. If you are bringing a

large group, please contact Bob Canfield at 352-

454-8673 and let him know how many in your

party and what time you will arrive, and he will

reserve your table(s) for you.

Youth News

Words for Thought

Our Annual Parish Meeting was held on Sunday, February

16th. There were 35 parish members who attended the meet-

ing. Officers, Board of Directors, Auditors and Tribunal posi-

tions were voted on. A letter of approval has been received

from our Diocesan Bishop. Your Parish Committee for the

year 2014 are as follows:

Chairman: Gail Lazenby

Vice-Chairman: Diane Hollinsworth

Treasurer: Bob Canfield

Financial Secretary: Debbie Niznik

Recording Secretary: Gary Hollinsworth

Board of Directors: Lydia Kowalski Cane,

John Rykaczewski & Charley Stoykovich

Tribunl (2 year term): Rich Clair

Auditors: Angelo Pierrro, Susan Hilt, Barney Madden

ITEMS TO BE BROUGHT IN AN EASTER BASKET FOR HOLY SATURDAY

(Candies and toys are also acceptable):


EGGS - Brightly decorated eggs are a symbol of the New Life that is ours in Christ. Eggs are a sign

of hope and resurrection. Jesus comes forth from the tomb as the chick breaks the shell at birth.

Because of the special meaning, it is fitting that the eggs to be blessed be decorated with symbols of

Easter, Alleluia, etc…

PASCHA - The Easter Bread - A sweet, yeast bread rich in eggs, butter, etc… Symbolic of Christ

Himself who is our True Bread. Usually a round loaf baked with a golden crust decorated with a

symbol indicative of Christ. Sometimes a cross (+) of dough is placed on top encircled by a plate,

giving it a crowned effect or Greek abbreviations for the name of Christ. The letters XB indicate the

Polish for Christ is Risen.

KIELBASA - A spicy or mild, garlic sausage of pork products, indicative of God’s favor and gener-

osity. Sausage is an ethnic addition to enhance the celebration; its links remind us of the chains of

death which were broken when Jesus arose.

BACON - A piece of uncooked bacon cured with spices. Symbolic of the overabundance of God’s

mercy to us.

HAM - Ham celebrates the freedom of the New Law which came into effect through Jesus’ resurrec-

tion, in distinction to the Old Law which forbade certain meats. This fresh meat is popular with the

Polish as a main dish because of its richness and it is symbolic of the great joy and abundance of

Easter. Some may prefer Lamb or Veal. This is usually well roasted or cooked as well as other

meats so that the festivity of the day will not be burdened with preparation and all may enjoy the

feast!

CHEESE - A custard-type cheese shaped into a ball having a rather bland but sweet taste indicative

of the moderation of Christianity. Also, creamed cheese is placed in a small dish and both are deco-

rated with symbols made out of cloves of pepper balls.

HORSERADISH - Represents the bitter herbs prescribed in the original Passover meal as a re-

minder of the bitterness and harshness of life in Egypt. It reminds us of the bitterness and suffering

of Christ which culminated in the Resurrection.

SALT - Reminds us to flavor our dealings with others by the example of Christ.

LAMB SHAPED BUTTER - This favorite dairy product is shaped into a figure of a Lamb. The

lamb is the ancient Passover food by whose blood the Israelites were saved. Jesus is our Paschal

(Passover) Lamb by whose blood we are saved. It also reminds us of the goodness of Christ that we

should have toward all things.

WINE - Wine is the drink of the Passover meal and the Last supper. Its sparkle reminds us of the

glory of Easter. Wine gladdens our hearts and helps us enter into the joy of the Resurrection.

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