Nov. 10, 2019 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mission Statement St. Paul Catholic Community builds disciples,

grows our faith and serves

others in Christ’s name.

MASS SCHEDULE

Daily: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM

(Rosary held after Mass)

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

7:00 PM (En Español)

Sunday 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Sacrament of Penance Thursday after 8:30 AM Mass

Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM (or by appointment)

Parochial Administrator Rev. Martin H. M. Nguyen

Parochial Vicar Rev. Mark Librizzi

Hispanic Ministry Rev. Gianni Agostinelli

Deacons Michael Balchus

Michael Dordan (Seasonal) Michael McGinnity

Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

www.ccstpaul.com info@ccstpaul.com

1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg, Florida 34748 352-787-6354

Welcome!

Welcome to St. Paul Catholic Community! We’re grateful you have chosen to travel down the road of faith with us. Please visit ccstpaul.com to learn about our ministries and upcoming events.

Thank you for choosing St. Paul as your family of faith.

FR. MARTIN’S CORNER

I have to admit I cannot help but feel a little sad about the indifference I often encounter when people come up to receive Holy Communion (not here!). I once heard a priest say if we really knew whom we were receiving, we would approach the altar on our knees. The Son of God –the Almighty, a God whom the universe, as vast as it is, cannot contain –chooses to become a tiny and insignificant piece of bread for us to take, to consume. In appearance, after the Consecration, it still retains the look of bread and wine. In substance, it has been transformed into the body and blood, the soul and divinity of the Lord Jesus. A mystery beyond the capacity of the mind to comprehend! A reality that we cannot see with our physical eyes, but only with those of faith! This isn’t easy for many to accept. Remember, after the Bread of Life discourse in the Gospel of John (Chapter 6), a lot of people left Jesus because they found his teaching on the Eucharist difficult, even outright disturbing. Hence, it isn’t surprising when a study reported that about 60 percent of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence. I hope they were just exaggerating (as most studies tend to do…). Regardless, the Eucharist is the greatest gift that the Lord has given us. Because it is a gift, it isn’t something to which we are entitled. God doesn’t owe us anything! As receivers of such a sublime gift, there has to be a proper disposition. There has to be a proper preparation. And there has to be a proper demeanor when we accept this privilege.

Flowers placed in front of the altar are

in loving memory of Mary Ann Dufresne.

Donated by Doug and Mary Wymer.

Hospitality Weekend

Join us in the Holy Family Room after all Masses for Hospitality

Weekend. After the 11 am Mass, meet and greet with Fr. Martin, Fr.

Mark and the Deacons.

Second Collection: Catholic Charities of Central Florida Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides vital social services to children, families and seniors in nine counties. Our mission is to embrace all those in need with hope, transforming their lives through faith, compassion and service. Guided by faith, we care for others through the Corporal Works of Mercy regardless of a person’s religious, social or economic background.

La Comunidad Católica de la Parroquia de San Pablo

Nuestro Ministerio Hispano Sacerdote: P. Gianni Agostinelli Santa Misa: sábado a las 7:00 pm Confesiones: Antes de la Misa Bautismos, Bodas y Quinceañeras: Padre Gianni 352-787-9208 Catequesis: sábados - 5:15 pm Joan López 352-787-6354 Coro: Miguel (Maiki) Rodríguez 352-630-1192 Grupo de Oración: miércoles - 7pm Raul A. Perez 352-217-6568 LAZARUS, Clínica Médica Gratuita: ubicada en la Misión Católica Hispana San Pedro de Jesús Maldonado,210 Wonders St., Wildwood. Para citas. 352-748-4567 o 352-603-9315 (celular) Cursos de Inglés gratuitos: los martes y jueves, 6-7:30 pm en San Pablo en (Leesburg) y los miércoles en la Misión Católica Hispana de San Pedro de Jesús Maldonado, 210 Wonder St., Wildwood. Lilly 352-638-4559

Clases de Ingles Gratis Martes y Jueves 6:00-7:30 pm El cuidado de niños está disponible

Llame a Lilly para más información 352-638-4559

Flores en el Altar Si desea colocar flores frente al altar para una ocasión especial o en memoria de alguien, comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial.

St. Paul’s Food Pantry

Para los feligreses qué viven en la Área 3 traigan comida a la despensa o traigan a la iglesia el siguiente domingo. Estamos en necesidad de: salsa de spaghetti, tuna, fruta enlatada, y mac and cheese.

Oración del Santo Padre Intención Noviembre—Diálogo y reconciliación en el Cercano Oriente Para que en el Cercano Oriente, donde los diferentes componentes religiosos comparten el mismo espacio de vida, nazca un espíritu de diálogo, de encuentro y de reconciliación.

Respeta la vida ¡Ayuda a la JMJ Centro de Embarazo a salvar vidas!

Por favor devuelva los biberones el próximo fin de semana, con o sin donaciones (ya que hemos tomado prestados los biberones y debemos devolverlos). ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a salvar vidas!

Venta en la Tienda de Segunda Mano

Visite la tienda de segunda mano esta semana y aproveche el 50% de

descuento en los precios de liquidación en todo los artículos de la tienda.

Despensa de Alimentos Horas de Invierno El horario de la despensa de alimentos cambiará el 6 de noviembre. Los horarios serán: lunes y viernes de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m. Miércoles de 2:30 p.m. a 5:30 p.m.

Segunda Colecta: Caridades Católicas de la Florida Central

Caridades Católicas de la Florida Central proporciona servicios sociales vitales a niños, familias y personas de la tercera edad en nueve condados. Nuestra misión es ayudar a todos los necesitados con esperanza, transformando sus vidas a través de la fe, la compasión y el servicio. Guiados por la fe, cuidamos a los demás a través de las Obras Corporales o la Misericordia, independientemente de los antecedentes religiosos, sociales o económicos de una persona.

El Árbol de los Regalos

Las etiquetas del árbol de regalos están disponibles en los árboles que están colocados en la entrada de la Iglesia. Por favor, devuelva los regalos con las etiquetas adjuntas antes del 8 de diciembre. Por favor no envuelva los regalos.

Gracias por su generosidad en ayudar a tantos en nuestra comunidad durante la Navidad.

Sunday, Nov. 10 Hospitality Weekend After All Masses 7:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Mass / Church 11:00 am Mass / Church Monday, Nov. 11 8:30 am Mass / Church 9:15 am Rosary / FEC 220 2:00 pm SPCS Veterans’ Day Celebration / Social Hall Tuesday, Nov. 12 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 8:30 am Women of Grace / FEC 215 10:30 am Shelter Project Hope / FEC 220 6:00 pm ESL Classes / FEC 6:00 pm Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group / Social Hall 6:30 pm The Lamb’s Supper book study / FEC 215 Wednesday, Nov. 13 8:30 am Mass + RL Novena + Rosary / Church 9:30 am Rosary Makers / FEC 220 9:30 am The Lamb’s Supper book study / FEC 215 1:00 pm Gathering Group / FEC 215 6:00 pm Introduction to the Bible / FEC 215 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus / Social Hall 6:00 pm Faith Formation Classes / HFR and FEC 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal / Church Thursday, Nov. 14 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 9:15 am Penance / Church 9:30 am Symbolon Knowing the Faith / FEC 215 6:00 pm ESL Classes / FEC 6:00 pm 11 am Choir Rehearsal / Church 7:00 pm 9 am Choir Rehearsal / Church Friday, Nov. 15 8:30 am Mass + Rosary / Church 9:15 am Scripture Sharing / FEC 215 Saturday, Nov. 16 8:30 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Liturgical Ministers Retreat / HFR 2:30 pm Penance / Church 4:00 pm Mass / Church 5:15 pm Faith Formation Classes / HFR and FEC 5:15 pm Symbolon Knowing the Faith / FEC 215 6:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal / Church 7:00 pm Mass / Spanish / Church Sunday, Nov. 17 Gift Store and Thrift Store Open House 9 am—3 pm 7:00 am Mass / Church 9:00 am Mass / Church 11:00 am Mass / Church

WEEK AT A GLANCE ♥ = special intention = in loving memory of Sunday, Nov. 10 Readings: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14/ 2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5/ Luke 20:27-38

7:00 am Daniel J. O’Leary 9:00 am Mike Pritrusu and Todd Adamscheck ♥ 11:00 am St. Paul Catholic Community Monday, Nov. 11 Readings: Wisdom 1:1-7/Luke 17:1-6 8:30 am Tuesday, Nov. 12 Readings: Wisdom 2:23—3:9/Luke 17:7-10 8:30 am Wednesday, Nov. 13 Readings: Wisdom 6:1-11/Luke 17:11-19

8:30 am Syrie Petta Thursday, Nov. 14 Readings: Wisdom 7:22B—8:1/Luke 17:20-25 8:30 am Friday, Nov. 15 Readings: Wisdom 13:1-9/Luke 17:26-37 8:30 am Saturday, Nov. 16 Readings: Wisdom 18:14-16, 19:6-9/Luke 18:1-8 8:30 am 4:00 pm Sunday, Nov. 17 Readings: Malachi 3:19-20A/2 Thessalonians 3:7-12/ Luke 21:5-19 7:00 am

9:00 am Gen Diffee 11:00 am St. Paul Catholic Community

MASS INTENTIONS

Flowers on the Altar

If you would like to place flowers in front of the altar for a special

occasion or in memory of someone, please contact the Parish Office.

Mass Intentions

The Mass book is now open to request intentions for the remainder of this year and for the next year. Please visit the Parish Office for more information.

MINISTRY NEWS

Respect Life

JMJ Baby Bottle Collection This Weekend!

Thank you for partnering with Respect Life Ministry, CCW and KOC. If you forgot to return your bottle today, you may bring it to an usher or take it to the Parish Office as soon as you can. Please return all bottles, with or without donation.

Food Pantry asks that our parishioners who

live in Area 3* bring food to the pantry or drop it off at church next weekend.

*Area 3 – Coachwood Colony; Continental Country Club; Royal Oak Estates; Leesburg - West of Hwy 27; Leesburg Landing MHP; Palm Ridge MHP; Pennbrooke Fairways; Pepperidge MHP; Peppertree Apartments; Wildwood

Gathering Group Join us for an afternoon of fun, games, laughter and meeting other parishioners. Our next meeting will be Nov. 13 at 1 pm in FEC 215.

For more information, call Lucille at 352-661-3252 or Carol at 352-638-9179.

St. Paul Adoration Chapel

Hours: 5 am to midnight daily. To receive an entry

code, please visit our Parish Office.

Please do not decorate the pews or the statues in

the Adoration Chapel.

Dental Clinic Volunteers The Lazarus Free Medical Clinic is

searching for dental professionals to help staff the dental clinic at St. Paul’s. If you are a dental care professional, please contact Lisa Garcia at 352-602-4640.

Thrift Store Sale

Visit the Thrift Store this week and check out the

50% off clearance prices on everything in the store.

Giving Tree Gifts

Giving Tree gift tags are available on the trees in the Narthex. Please return the gifts with the tags attached by Dec. 8. Please do not wrap the gifts. Thank you for your generosity in assisting so many in our community during Christmas.

Rosary Makers Our next meeting is Nov. 13 at 9:30 am in FEC 220.

It is not too late to start the “30 Rosary for the Holy Souls.” Our Lady of Lourdes asked that a sixth decade be added to the Rosary for the Holy Souls especially during the month of November.

For more information, call Diana at 407-234-3164.

The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available for loan for one

week intervals for those wanting to have it in their home.

If you are interested, please call Mary Moreau at 352-315-0902.

Blood Donations Needed!

Did you know...just one donation can save three lives! Did you know...65% of the population is eligible to give blood!

The Leesburg Donor Center is located at 170 East North Boulevard, and they take walk-in donors. Visit oneblood.org for donation hours or to schedule a donation time.

EVENTS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, Nov. 17 Special Hours 9 AM - 3 PM

One Day Only!

Best Sale of the Season!

Every item for every occasion on sale! Refreshments will be served.

Visit Saint Paul’s Gift Store and

Thrift Store for special sales!

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Honoring All Who Served Veterans Day Celebration

Saint Paul Catholic School invites you to join us as we celebrate and honor all who served. When: Monday, Nov. 11, at 2:00 pm Where: Social Hall All are invited to attend.

You’re invited to join us for Mass and dinner this Thanksgiving.

Thursday, November 28

Mass at 10:30 am Dinner from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

For delivery, please contact

the Parish Office at 352-787-6354 by Nov. 22.

Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings! This meal is free of charge.

SCHOOL NEWS National Vocation Awareness Week To kick off National Vocation Awareness Week, Fr. Martin blessed a new Vocation Chalice for the school. Each class will have the chalice for a week and offer a special prayer for vocations.

First graders have been learning about pumpkins. They carved a

pumpkin and have planted the seeds to watch it grow.

The “Tacky Asian Tourist” visited with each student for the school’s

annual Halloween parade.

Book Fair Great Christmas shopping opportunities at the Scholastic Book Fair! Shopping hours are each day until 4 pm in the school cafeteria.

Santa’s Workshop Collecting Donations

Santa’s Workshop is collecting donations for the Christmas shopping experience at St. Paul Catholic School. Each year, students shop at Santa’s Workshop, buying gifts for family and friends. We’re looking for new items to stock the shelves with gifts for moms, dads, siblings and more. Unwrapped items can be dropped off at the School Office.

Please pray for the following:

Todd Adamscheck, Gerald Boskey, Robert Byron, Patrick Cardiello, Molly Chappel, Philip Chappel, Mitch Clark, Addison Dellow, Rob Dordan, Steven Elliott, Walker Farrington,

Audrey Gorski, Tom Gorski, Steven and Elisabeth Gould, Theresa Hancock, Wanda Horetski, Robert Knox, Patricia Krell, Maia Marksberry, Matthew Michalek, Todd Monaco, Larry Mula, Marie Mula, Ray Neubert, Dolores Oswald, Nancy O' Toole, Tom Polaski, Mike Pritrusu, Arthur Rivard, Bill Sallee, Anna Skarbek, Ben and Wanda Slominski, Nancy Soto, Carla Spaulding, Ramiro Moreno Tejeda, Diane Thompson, Dorothy Van Ness, William Joseph Werner, Mary Alice Wilson, all Christians around the world suffering persecution, the incarcerated, our military service men and women, and first responders.

PRAYERS

Knights of Columbus

Saint Paul Council 5644

MEETING SCHEDULE All visiting Knights are welcome.

All meetings are in the Social Hall. www.kofc5644.org

1st Wednesday of Feb/Apr/June/Aug/Oct/Dec—Social 6 pm Dinner/7 pm Program

2nd Wednesday of each month—4th Degree Assembly #1675

7 pm Rosary/7:30 pm Meeting Faithful Navigator: Chris Berens (352-223-6766)

3rd Wednesday of each month—Business Meeting 6 pm Dinner/6:40 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/

7 pm Business Grand Knight: Mark Ochalek (440-263-1679)

Deputy Grand Knight: Walt Young (407-489-6417)

Ladies Auxiliary President: Ellen Spirytus (352-315-9626)

Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for November

Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near East That a spirit of dialogue, encounter and reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.

PARISH NEWS

Online Giving Did you know...St. Paul’s offers online giving options! Just like paying your bills online, you can budget your tithes. You can easily set up gift amounts, frequencies and preferred payment methods (including bank and credit cards).

Online giving is also environmentally friendly. You can reduce your paper envelopes by calling the office.

Visit ccstpaul.com/donate to set up your account.

Amazon Smile

Did you know? Amazon Smile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases back to the Church.

1. Log in to your Amazon account at smile.amazon.com.

2. If you haven’t designated a charity, please search for “St. Paul Catholic Church Leesburg.” After choosing the charity, look near the Amazon search bar and it should show “Supporting St. Paul Catholic Church.”

Why Register at a Parish?

Did you know… seasonal parishioners can

be registered at two parishes!

By registering at a parish, you are declaring your desire to be part of a Catholic faith community. If you have recently moved to the area or if you are a long-time resident, please consider registering at St. Paul Catholic Community.

Forms are available at the Parish Office or on the website under About Us.

Prayer List

Please call the Parish Office if you would like to add a sick loved one to the prayer list. Individuals will be included for four weeks.

Saint Paul Thrift Shop 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-787-3388

STORE HOURS Monday - Friday — 9 am - 2 pm

Saturday — 9 am - 12 pm

DONATION DROP OFF Monday - Friday — 9 am - 1 pm

Saturday — 9 am - 11 am

Food Pantry 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-787-3012 Monday and Friday: 9 am - 12 pm

Wednesday: 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Saint Paul Gift Shop 1321 Sunshine Ave. / 352-365-6804

STORE HOURS Monday - Friday — 9 am - 2 pm Closed: Saturday and Sunday

Saint Paul Catholic School

1320 Sunshine Ave. Accredited Pre-K - 8th Grade www.saintpaulschool.com

352-787-4657

Jacquelyn Gehrsitz 323 School Principal Oswald Cornelio 321 School Finance Mariles Hodge 300 School Secretary

Parish Staff 1330 Sunshine Avenue, Leesburg FL Phone 352-787-6354 Fax 352-787-5971 Extension Velia L. Rodriguez 234 Business Manager Jeanne Flores/Maria Flores 221 Receptionists Jeffrey Shaw 223 Music Director Jeff Falanga 251 Director Faith Formation/Liturgical Coordinator Elizabeth Stephanz 239 Youth Faith Formation Coordinator Joan López 238 Faith Formation Secretary/ Liturgical Minister Scheduler C.K. Graham 269 Youth and Young Adult Ministry Kimberly Lueallen 230 Administrative Assistant to Pastor Mary Wymer 229 Bulletin Editor/Communications Deacon Michael Balchus 336 Pastoral Care Beverly Smith 352-728-5652 Secretary, Pastoral Care Kimberly Lueallen 330 Manager, Gift Shop and Thrift Shop Monte Moon/Mary Kort 327/328 Thrift Shop Bill Briggs Maintenance Manager Roger Borman, Angel Flores Maintenance Staff Mark Ochalek Security Manager Chuck Kort, Brady Walters Security Staff Security Phone 352-805-5006

Parish Ministries

Altar Linen Ministry Beverly Smith 352-787-6354 Church Cleaning Ministry Vi Pfahler 352-787-4681 Council of Catholic Women Connee Maxim 352-787-5287 Food Pantry Barbara Pusateri 352-787-3012 Gathering Group Lucille Ross 352-661-3252 Carol 352-638-9179 Hospitality Weekend Mary Lou Mroczkowski 352-323-8669 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Mark Ochalek 440-263-1679 Ladies Auxiliary KOC Ellen Spirytus 352-315-9626 Gerry 352-728-8726 Ministry of Consolation 352-728-5652 Ministry to the Sick Beverly Smith 352-728-5652 Music Ministry Jeff Shaw 352-787-6354 Respect Life Pam Dryer 352-365-2624 Mary Clare Zedler 901-371-7489 Rosary Makers Pat McFadden 352-435-0860 Diana (Spanish) 407-234-3164 Shelter Project Hope Joanne Lepold lepolds2fl@aol.com Small Faith Communities Roland Guilbault 352-630-0006 Monte Moon 678-427-4595 Mary Robertson 352-360-1127