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Easter Season 2019 St. Paul Catholic Church & Preschool Tampa, Florida
St. Paul Catholic Church
& Preschool
12708 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, Florida 33618-2802
(813) 961-3023 Fax (813) 962-8780
www.StPaulChurch.com
“I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia!”
- Easter Entrance Antiphon
My Dear Friends,
For the past forty days we have journeyed together through the desert of Lent and now we are
at the gates of Jerusalem, ready to dine with the Lord at the Passover Supper on Thursday, to
carry our cross and join Him Good Friday on Mount Calvary, to wait with the women at the
tomb, and ultimately, to experience the joy of the Resurrection on Easter Morn! Praise the Lord!
Lent focused on “Forgiveness, Renewal, and Surrender.” This Easter, our focus in on “New Life
in Christ!” May these fifty days of Easter be a time of both joy and peace for you and your
family. I pray that you will encounter the Risen Lord during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in
the quiet of Eucharistic Adoration, in whispers of Confession, in the embrace of your family,
in the laughter of your friends and in the faces of those you meet throughout this Holy Season.
I’m delighted that Fr. Lenin Fernandez will be joining us for most of these holy days. Thank you
for welcoming him. In the same breath, it is with a heavy heart that we will say farewell to Sister
Theresa Betz as she returns to the Sisters of Notre Dame motherhouse in Ohio. She has been a
wonderful blessing to me and our parish.
As you read this booklet, please circle the events of interest, mark your calendars and invite
others to join you. They will thank God that you did!
May the peace and joy of the Risen Lord be with you all!
“Formed by Word and Sacrament, we, the people of St. Paul Catholic Church,
are a Spirit-led, Eucharist-centered, vibrant multicultural Christian community of faith,
living our love for God and neighbor while growing together as disciples of Christ."
Forgiven and Renewed ...
Holy Week 2019:
Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Come welcome Christ into the Jerusalem of our hearts with palm branches raised high! We
Floridians are blessed with wonderful palm trees. Why not bring palm or oak branches from
home to celebrate Palm Sunday? Every child is invited to join in our entrance procession
at the beginning of Mass. Masses are celebrated Saturday evening at 5:30pm and 7:30pm
in Portuguese. Sunday morning at 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm in Spanish,
and 5:30pm in English. Be sure to invite your friends to come with you!
Monday, April 15 Seder Supper
Have you ever wondered where the Mass comes from?
The Seder Supper is a wonderful way to recall our
rich Jewish heritage as we prepare to commemorate
the Last Supper on Thursday. It begins at 6:30pm in
the Family Center. There is a limited number of seats
so get your tickets at the Parish Office now!
Tuesday, April 16 Chrism Mass
Field Trip! Join us at the 11:30am in the Cathedral of St Jude the Apostle in St Petersburg
for our annual Chrism Mass with Bishop Gregory Parkes. During this special liturgy all the
priests serving in the diocese recommit themselves to the priesthood of Jesus Christ and the
oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of the
Sick throughout the year will be blessed and consecrated. All are welcome!
Wednesday, April 17 Via Crucis
Please join us at 7:00pm for a special “living” Via Crucis en
español hosted by our Grupo de Oración Amor de Jesus. We
will begin in the Santo Niño Shrine and process on the
Peace Path. Be sure to invite your family and friends to join
you as we remember the sacrifice of Christ for our salvation.
English is not required (bilingual worship guides are
provided), but the desire to grow in love with God is!
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The Sacred Triduum 2019
St. Paul Catholic Church
The Sacred Triduum commemorates the central mystery of our faith ... the Passion,
Death, and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beginning on Thursday
evening with the Mass of the Lord's Supper and continuing through Good Friday's
Passion of the Lord to the great Easter Vigil, it is the celebration of the gift of our
redemption through Jesus Christ. As in years' past, our children are invited to attend all
three liturgies - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil/Sunday and have their
"Passports to Holiness" signed. On May 15, those who have completed their “Passports
to Holiness” will be treated to a bowling and pizza party with Fr. Bill!
Holy Thursday, April 18 Mass of the Lord’s Supper
The day starts with Morning Prayer at 7:10am. In the evening, the
Sacred Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper at
7:00pm. It is a powerful commemoration of the Last Supper with
the washing of feet. Afterwards, the Most Holy Sacrament of the
Eucharist will be reserved in our Chapel of Repose in the Family
Center until midnight. All are welcome to spend some quality time
with the Lord.
Visita Iglesia. Many cultures have the tradition of visiting five churches this evening. We
would like to honor this tradition, beginning and concluding at St. Paul. Afterwards, we'll
go for breakfast. This is a wonderful way to "stay awake" and to join the Lord in prayer in
the "Garden of Gethsemene." For more information, contact Stephen Watkins or Deacon
Frank at the parish office.
Good Friday, April 19 (day of fast and abstinence) Passion of the Lord
Today, we reflect on the sacrifice Christ made for our salvation. According to the Church's
ancient tradition, the Sacraments are not celebrated today or tomorrow.
7:10am Morning Prayer
Noon Stations of the Cross hosted by the youth of St. Paul. This is a favorite for many
of our parishioners.
2:30pm Fr. Bill will begin our nine day Novena to Divine Mercy
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3:00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion. After the proclamation
of the Passion Narrative, we will pray for the needs of
the world and then venerate the Cross as the instrument
of our salvation. There will be a Communion Service.
NOTE: There will NOT be a Lenten Dinner this evening.
5:00pm Celebración de la Pasión del Señor en español.
7:00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion. We will again
celebrate the powerful service for those who were unable
to attend earlier. The Gospel Passion Story will be sung
by our wonderful 10:45 choir.
7:30pm Celebração da Paixão do Senhor no Centro de Familia
em português.
9:00pm Via Dolorosa. This is a special trilingual Stations of the
Cross around our Peace Path. Please bring a candle or
flashlight and a friend!
Holy Saturday, April 20 Easter Vigil
Today, the Church waits at the Lord's tomb, meditating on His suffering and death.
8:30am Preparation Rites for those to be received
into the Church at tonight’s Easter Vigil.
10:00am Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 and under. This
event is one you won't want to miss! See the
bulletin for details.
11:00am Fr. Bill will bless your Easter Food and
Baskets in the Family Center.
3:00pm Please come to the Santo Niño Shrine for the
2nd day of our Novena to Divine Mercy.
8:00pm Join us as we celebrate the great Easter Vigil
- the "night of nights," as we welcome our
Elect and Candidates into the Church! It will
be a celebration you will never forget! All are
welcome! Todos son bienvenidos! Todos são
bem-vindos!
NOTE: In accord with ancient tradition, there
will not be 5:30pm and 7:30pm Vigil Masses
tonight, Saturday, April 20.
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Easter Sunday, April 21 Resurrection of the Lord
Today we celebrate the central mystery of our faith: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our
Lord and God! Please come and share our Easter joy! This is our Easter schedule:
6:00am Twilight Mass in the Church
7:30am Sunrise Mass in the Church
9:00am Masses in the Church and Family Center
10:45am Masses in the Church and Family Center
12:30pm Mass in the Church
12:30pm Misa em português em Centro de Familia
2:00pm Misa en español en el Iglesia!
5:30 pm Life Teen Mass in the Church
In addition, at 3:00pm we will continue our Novena to Divine Mercy in the Church. This
Novena will conclude on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28, with a special Mass at 3:00pm
with a consecration to Divine Mercy.
¡Felices Pascuas! Have a Blessed Easter! Feliz Páscoa!
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Easter Season Schedule:
Eucharistic Adoration
Perhaps the best way to experience the peace and joy of the Resurrected Lord is to
participate in daily Mass and come and adore the Eucharistic Lord every day.
Eucharistic Adoration is Monday through Thursday, 8:00am through 8:30pm concluding
with Compline and Benediction. Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed from
8:00am to Saturday at 8:00am. Confessions are offered on weekdays at 11:30am, and
Saturdays at 10:00am and 4:00pm!
April 19-27 Divine Mercy Novena
“Jesus, I trust in you!” Each day at 3:00pm, the hour of mercy,
we will continue to pray our Novena to Divine Mercy in the
Santo Niño Shrine. Jesus said to St. Faustina:
“I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fount
of My mercy, that they may draw strength and refreshment and
whatever graces they need in the hardships of life, and,
especially at the hour of death.”
If you would like to pray the novena at home, school, or work,
pick up a copy at the church or click on www.stpaulchurch.com
to download the Divine Mercy Novena.
If you would like to receive the plenary indulgence on Divine
Mercy Sunday, be sure to go to Confession either two weeks
before or two weeks after the feast day!
Friday, April 26 Fourth Friday
Cada cuatro viernes del mes ofrecemos el Rosario a las 7:00pm seguido de la Misa en
español. Después de la Misa, Grupo de Oración de Amor de Jesus ofrecerá una deliciosa
recepción con cocina hispana en el Centro Parroquial. Por favor ven y trae un amigo!
Sunday, April 28 - Divine Mercy Sunday Second Sunday of Easter
Today the Lord promised St. Faustina that “the very depths of My tender mercy are open.
I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy.
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The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete
forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which
grace flow are opened.”
To receive a plenary indulgence 1) receive Holy Communion, 2)
pray for the Holy Father’s intentions, 3) recently receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation and renounce all attraction to sin, and
4) pray the Chaplet or venerate the image of Divine Mercy.
In honor of this feast, we will be welcoming those who were
baptized in other faiths into the Catholic faith through the
Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the
10:45am Mass.
We will also offer a special Mass of Divine Mercy at 3:00pm in the Family Center. After
Holy Communion, we will pray the Novena of Divine Mercy. This will be followed by a
reception hosted by our Divine Mercy Cenacles. Please come and experience the Divine
Mercy of God!
“Jesus, I trust in you!”
May 3 - First Friday Santo Niño
Our Lord promised St. Mary Margaret Alacoque extraordinary graces to
those who participate in the Holy Mass for nine First Fridays in reparation
for those whose hearts are closed to the Lord. At St. Paul, this takes on
added importance as on each First Friday we honor Santo Niño and Our
Lady of Fatima during the 7:00pm Novena. The celebration of the Holy
Eucharist begins at 7:30pm. It will be followed by a reception featuring
Filipino cuisine!
Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5 First Holy Communion
What a wonderful way to celebrate the Season of Easter! On Saturday at 10:00am and at
2:00pm and at each Mass this weekend, 137 of our children will receive the Blessed
Sacrament for the first time! It is such a blessing to share their joy and to see them dressed
in their finest. Let us pray that this may be the first in a lifetime of Communions with the
Lord! You are welcome to come and bring your friends!
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Saturday, May 4 St. Joseph Mass
Since the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker fell on Wednesday, May 1st, we are
honoring him this year in the Family Center with a Rosary at 11:00am and
special Mass at 11:30am. Afterwards there will be a reception featuring
Filipino cuisine.
Sunday, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Third Sunday of Easter
Don’t forget to pick up (and return) your Mother’s Day Novena cards!
May 5-8 Many Faces of Mary
May is the month of Mary. During the Faith Formation classes, our children will be invited
to crown our Blessed Mother and bring their favorite image of Mary to be blessed. You are
most welcome to come as well. Call the Faith Formation Office for more information.
Thursday, May 9 Grupo de Oración
Ven a celebrar la Misa el 29º aniversario de Nuestro Amor de Jesús Grupo de Oración.
Comenzaremos con el rosario a las 6:30pm y la Misa a las 7:00pm en el Iglesia. Despues
tenemos un recepcíon en el Centro de Parroquia. Todos son bienvenidos.
Friday, May 10 Our Lady of Fatima Healing Mass
Join us tonight for a special Healing Mass. We will begin with a rosary at
7:00pm at the Santo Niño Shrine. We will then process into the church for
the Holy Mass followed by a Eucharistic Healing Service. Afterwards,
healing teams will be available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
languages. Be sure to bring your friends and family.
Sunday, May 12 - Mother’s Day Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today we honor our Blessed Mother and all mothers, living and deceased. Our First Holy
Communicants are invited to crown our Blessed Mother at every Mass. On another note,
please be sure to return the Mother’s Day Novena envelopes so we can remember your Mom
at each Mass during the month of May.
Friday, May 17 Our Lady of Good Health
Come join us for the Novena to Our Lady of Good Health at 7:00pm followed by
the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 7:30pm. Our Lady of Good Health is a wonderful
devotion from India. After Mass, you are welcome to sample delicious Indian
cuisine in our Parish Center! Be sure to bring your friends!
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Saturday, May 18 Ordinations to the Priesthood & Sr. Theresa Betz Farewell
Today at 11:00am in the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle,
through the invocation of the Holy Spirit, imposition of hands,
and anointing of Sacred Chrism, Bishop Gregory Parkes will
ordain Deacons Anthony Astrab and Ralph D’Elia. You are
most welcome to attend!
Sr. Theresa Betz, SND, has been a wonderful friend and
spiritual advisor to our parish for so many years. Come after
the 5:30pm Mass for a light reception in the Family Center to
say farewell as she returns to her motherhouse in Ohio. May
God bless her as she begins this new chapter of life’s journey.
Sunday, May 19 - Baccalaureate Mass Fifth Sunday of Easter
At the 5:30pm Mass we will honor all of our high school and college graduates. Please come
(in your cap and gown, if possible!) and allow us to pray for you as you begin this next
chapter of life’s journey! (Please call Faith Formation office if you are a senior graduating
from high school or college so that we can prepare for you!)
Wednesday, May 22 Nuestro Fiat
Tonight you are invited to join “Nuestro Fiat” or “Mantle of Mary” ministry for their annual
Mass. Nuestro Fiat is an amazing ministry which helps people develop a closer relationship
by modeling Mary’s “fiat” to God through prayer and action. It begins with the rosary at
7:00pm and is followed by the Holy Mass. All are welcome!
Friday, May 24 Fourth Friday
Cada cuatro viernes del mes ofrecemos el Rosario a las 7:00pm seguido de la Misa en
español. Después de la Misa, Estudio Biblico ofrecerá una deliciosa recepción con cocina
hispana en el Centro Parroquial. Por favor ven y trae un amigo!
Sunday, May 26 Sixth Sunday of Easter
During this Memorial Day weekend, let us pray for all those who
sacrificed their life in service to our country at home and abroad. May
they rest in the peace of Christ! We also remember all those who
mourn their loss. Finally, let us offer a prayer for those currently on
active duty. May God bring them home quickly and safely!
9Wednesday, May 29 Confirmation
You are warmly invited to join us at 7pm as we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit
upon 80 candidates for our Confirmation. Our young people and adults have accepted the
Lord’s call to serve as His disciples and become fully initiated into the Catholic Faith.
Please come as Bishop Gregory Parkes invokes the Holy Spirit and confirms them in our
faith!
Thursday, May 30 Ascension Thursday
Today is Ascension Thursday and the beginning of the 9 day novena in preparation for
Pentecost Sunday. While the feast is transferred to Sunday, please be
sure to pray the novena!
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the
fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And
You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of
the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise
and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Friday, May 31 - Fifth Friday Pan-African Mass
Join us tonight for a celebration hosted by our African community. The evening will begin
with the Rosary at 7:00pm followed by the Mass. Afterwards, join us in the Parish Center
for a reception featuring African cuisine. Come enjoy the rich African spirituality!
Sunday, June 2 Ascension Sunday
A good and holy priest once told me that it breaks Jesus’s heart when we miss Mass.
Likewise it brings Him great joy when we bring a friend or neighbor to church with us. Let’s
keep the Lord smiling!
June 5-12 Panama Mission
This week, Fr. Bill and a group of parishioners will travel to our
sister parish in Montijo, Panamá for a mission. While our team of
medical professionals attend to the sick, the young people will
engage in door-to-door evangelization, encouraging Eucharistic
Adoration and fostering a devotion to Divine Mercy. Thank you for
your support. Please keep them in prayer!
10Friday, June 7 - First Friday Santo Niño
One of the best things about our First Friday Santo Niño Novena and Mass is the delicious
Filipino dinner which follows! The Novena begins at 7:00pm. Come and bring a friend!
Sunday, June 9 - Birthday of the Church Pentecost Sunday
Today is the birthday of the Church! In honor of Pentecost, we will call
the Holy Spirit upon our infants to be baptized and honor those who have
just been confirmed. We have a special treat after each Mass. Also, be sure
to pick up your Father’s Day cards!
Saturday, June 15 Festa Junina
Please join us for our annual Festa Junina celebration honoring St.
Paul, St. Peter, and St. Anthony and featuring traditional Brazilian
food, music, and dancing. Beginning after the 5:30pm Mass, this is
a wonderful family friendly celebration which helps support our
Brazilian community. Be sure to bring a friend. Note que a Missa
em Português será às 17h no Centro Paroquial NÃO às 19h30.
Sunday, June 16 - Fathers’ Day Feast of the Holy Trinity
Today we honor our fathers and celebrate the central mystery of our faith: the Most Holy
Trinity! If you have not yet enrolled your dad in our Fathers’ Day novena, please do!
Monday - Friday, June 17-21 Vacation Bible School
Ahoy children! Come join us as we set sail with the Blessed
Trinity! Our voyage will take place Monday through Friday
from 9:00am-noon. St. Patrick will be our tour host as we
visit sites in Ireland! If you would like to join us on this
special “cruise,” please contact the Faith Formation Office
[CCayon@stpaulchurch.com; (813) 961-3023]. Volunteers
are needed to serve on our cruise. Don’t be green with envy,
come join the fun!
Thursday - Saturday, June 20-22 40 Hours
One of the beautiful traditions in our faith is that of “40 Hours” - forty hours of adoration
in honor of our Eucharistic Lord. We will begin on Thursday, June 20 with a special Mass
at 7:00pm, concluding with a procession and Eucharistic Adoration all night long!
11On Friday, June 21, we will continue to adore the Eucharistic Lord. In
addition to our Masses at 7:30am and 12:15pm, we will have a special
Novena in honor of Our Lady of Good Health and Mass at 7:30pm.
Afterwards, Eucharistic Adoration will continue throughout the night.
On Saturday, June 22, Eucharistic Adoration will continue through to the
5:30pm Vigil Mass. Afterwards, we will have a Solemn Procession with
the blessing of all our parish ministries. We will end the procession in the
Family Center where our wonderful Panama Mission team will host a
dinner and share the blessings of their mission earlier in the month!
Sunday, June 23 Corpus Christi
Today we honor the greatest gift of all ... the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ! Please be sure to come and bring a friend!
Thank you for choosing St. Paul
as your spiritual home
and may God bless you!
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