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MAKING & STRENGTHENING CHRISTIANS

PA R I S H S C H E D U L E Monday, April 22: Parish Office Closed

Mass 8:15AM: Joan Koening Communal Rosary 8:45AM—Church

Mass 12:10PM: Special Intention of Nancy Scott Evening Prayer (Vespers) 6:45PM—Chapel

Breaking Down the Bible 7PM—PC 171 Rosary 7PM—Chapel

Prayer Group 7:30PM—Chapel Tuesday, April 23: Parish Office Closed

Mass 8:15AM: John Edward Houlenhan Communal Rosary 8:45AM—Church

Mass 12:10PM: Peter Nhon Van Nguyen Evening Prayer (Vespers) 6:45PM—Chapel

RCIA 7PM—PC 171 Wednesday, April 24

Mass 8:15AM: Len Schwarte Communal Rosary 8:45AM—Church

Mass 12:10PM: Mary Dewhurst Recharge 6PM—Youth Room

Evening Prayer (Vespers) 6:45PM—Chapel Religious Formation 7PM—Classrooms

Mass 7:15PM: All Souls Deceased Thursday, April 25

Mass 8:15AM: Bob Lang Communal Rosary 8:45AM—Church Mass 12:10PM: Mary Co Thi Nguyen Holy Hour with Pastor 6PM—Church

Evening Prayer (Vespers) 6:45PM Demystifying Medicare 7PM—PC 171

Prayer Blanket 7PM – PC 169 Jewish Roots of Christianity 7PM—PC 170

Friday, April 26 Mass 8:15AM: Deceased Members of

Castlen Family Communal Rosary 8:45AM—Church

Mass 12:10PM: Hermie Ricalde Euchre Night 6PM—Carlin Center

Saturday, April 27 Mass 8:15AM: Deceased Members of

Pieper Family Confessions 3:30-4:30PM

Mass 5PM: Jack Collett Sunday, April 28: Divine Mercy Sunday

Mass 8AM: Robert & Anna Yeagel Adult Choir Practice 9:15AM—Choir Loft

Mass 10AM: Eric Gausepohl Mass 12PM: For the People

Easter Egg Hunt 1PM—Outside Church 30 & Over Basketball 5:30PM—Carlin Center Alcoholic’s Anonymous 7PM—Scout House

Welcome to St. Paul Parish To register and become a member of St. Paul: Please fill out the registration form online at: stpaulnky.org or call

the rectory at 859-371-8051.

7301 Dixie Highway, Florence Ky. 41042-2126 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 366, Florence Ky. 41022

www.stpaulnky.org [email protected]

Phone: 859-371-8051 Office Hours: Tues—Thurs 9:30AM-2:30PM

Weekly Bulletin Deadline: Every Tuesday, 9:30AM Online Giving: saintpaulflorence.weshareonline.org

Cover Photo By Amy Feie

Parish Clergy

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Michael Barth Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Trinity Knight In Residence: Rev. Fr. David B. Gamm Deacon: Rev. Mr. Nicholas J. Schwartz

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Thomas Kathman Deacon: Rev. Mr. Scott Folz

During these initial ritual moments, the assembly becomes one in mind, heart, and voice in the worship of the Eternal Triune God.

The ministers, Deacon and Priest enter the church. The assembly turns and watches with expectancy as the Word of God enters. When the Deacon and Priest reach the sanctuary, they make a profound reverence toward the tabernacle out of respect and reverence for the sacramental presence of the Lord contained therein. Then, they ap-proach the altar of sacrifice and kiss it, for it is a symbol of Christ himself.

To make the sign of the cross, use your right hand and as the priest says “In the name of the Father,” touch your fingertips to your forehead. Then as he says “and of the Son,” touch your fingertips of your right hand to the middle of your chest near your heart. Lastly, as he says, “and of the Holy,” touch your fingertips to your left shoulder and as he says “Spirit,” to your right shoulder. In this manner, we mark ourselves with the sign of the cross upon which our Savior Jesus Christ saved us, we also become more consciously aware that we are in the presence of the Eternal Triune God.

The priest greets those assembled using a greeting which echoes the greetings used in Jewish prayer and in the Pauline letters.

To prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries of Jesus Christ and the salvation he gives us, we recall our sins and pray for God’s forgiveness to be granted to each and all of us. At times, the litany “Lord have mercy” is prayed in the ancient Greek form “Kyrie, eleison,” linking us to our ancestors in faith and reminding ourselves of the universality of God’s mercy and of our faith.

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Silver Anniversary of the

Ordination of

Fr. Michael D. Barth

Sunday, May 19, 2019: Mass of Thanksgiving at Noon

Reception following Mass in the Carlin Center

More information coming soon!

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And with your Spirit. Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

… Kyrie eleison (Lord have Mercy) Kyrie eleison (Lord have Mercy).

Christe eleison (Christ have Mercy) Christe eleison (Christ have Mercy).

Kyrie eleison (Lord have Mercy) Kyrie eleison (Lord have Mercy). May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

The priest says “Let us pray” and a brief silence is observed so that all may become more conscious of being in God’s presence and allowing each one time to call to mind the intentions each has brought to this holy liturgy. Then, the priest gathering, as it were, all the intentions, offers the collect of the day.


Let us pray. O God, who on this day, through your only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the light of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish office is closed Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23. Will reopen Wednesday, April 24.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA ROSARY

May 13th 6:30PM

in the Church Join St. Paul

Parish for the Monday mysteries and then a blessing of the scapulars in the Church on May 13. It is the 102nd anniversary of Our Blessed Lady’s first appearance to three young children in a field outside Fatima.

PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY The team has a good number of shawls that we want to give to people. The idea of the shawls or squares is to provide a person, struggling in any way or with a need, to have something tangible to wrap around or hold and know that others are praying for them and that God is with them through these prayers. Although prayer blankets (in our case shawls) are associated with a person who is sick or injured, we want to provide them to anyone in need of prayers. It could be for the elderly, a family going through rough times, a person who lost a job, someone struggling with their faith or life issues. We want to reach out to people and need your help. If you have a family member, a friend or co-worker who you would like to receive a blanket or if you want one, email Nan-cy Hicks at [email protected]. If you would like to join our team and/or want to learn to crochet, please come to any meeting. We meet every Thursday except the first Thursday of the month in the Parish Center Room #169 from 7 – 8 p.m. All are welcome.

OVER THE HILL TROOP… YOUNG AT HEART

May 2—Meeting at 5:30PM in the Parish Center

May 23—Stain Glass Theatre “Chicago.” $22. Call Kathi Good at 384-4375.

June 6—BJ’s Restaurant at 5:30PM. Call Kathi Good at 384-4375.

July—No Meeting

August 1—Meeting at 5:30PM in Parish Center: Game Night

This is the first of the two major parts of the Mass, Divine Liturgy or Eucharistic Liturgy. It is during this part of the celebration that the proclamation of the Word of God takes place. The readings for the Sunday Mass are structured in a three year cycle. Thus the vast majority of the entire Bible is proclaimed to the Sunday assembly every three years.

The first reading normally comes from the Old Testament and is thematically paired to the Gospel proclaimed on the same day.

(Please be seated) A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43

Peter proceeded to speak and said: "You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree. This man God raised on the third day and granted that he be visible, not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commis-sioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name." The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians Colossians 3:1-4

Brothers and sisters: If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Having heard of God’s deeds in the proclamation of the first reading, the assembly responds normally by singing one of the psalms.

The second reading comes from one of the epistles. These readings are read in a semi-continuous way. This means that a few versus of a given epistle is proclaimed and then stopped. The next Sunday the proclamation continues where the previous Sunday left off.



SVdP Food Drive

Members will hand out bags, with a list of items, after all Masses on Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28. We ask you to return your items the following weekend, May 4 & 5. We appreciate any and all donations towards our pantry including the items we most need at this time: boxed mashed potatoes, canned tuna, canned chicken, boxed scalloped potatoes, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, Manwich sauce, packaged rice & pasta dinner mixes, Ramen noodles, jelly. Thank you for your consideration of our neighbors in need.


Through this acclamation, the assembly welcomes and greets the Lord who speaks to the assembly in the Gospel.

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Glory to you, O Lord.

John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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(Please stand)

Renewal of Baptismal Promises: Answer “I Do” to the following credal questions.

The Gospel is announced. All take their thumb and trace the cross signing the forehead, mouth and heart, praying as they do so: “May the Word of the Lord be in my mind, on my lips and in my heart.” This comes to us from a Jewish custom honoring the scriptures. A section of one of the Gospels is proclaimed and the assembly listens attentively to the voice of the Lord. Across the three year cycle of readings for Sunday Mass, Matthew, Mark or Luke’s Gospel is highlighted. John is read in all three years.

The Priest, or from time to time a Deacon, explains and expounds upon the mystery laid before the assembly this Sunday.

DEMYSTIFYING MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL Thursday, April 25 - 7:00 PM

St. Paul Parish Center Room 171 Join us for an educational, no cost, no obligation, Medicare presentation. Learn how to work through all the options and select the best plan for your personal situation – stress free! We’ll discuss Medicare (Parts A&B), Supplement Plans, Advantage Plans (Part C), and prescription drug plans (Part D). All are welcome to this informational session.

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ADORE WORSHIP NIGHT

We would like to invite people from across the diocese to join us on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 28th) from 7 to 8:15 p.m. for a night of worship, confession, and adoration at St. Thomas Church in Ft. Thomas. There is life in the Church, and we are all invited to enter fully into that life. You and your friends are welcome!

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This is the second major part of the Mass. A collection is made for the support of the parish and its charitable works. This collection as well as the bread and wine to be offered are brought in procession to the altar. At the Last Supper Christ instituted the Paschal Sacrifice and banquet, by which the Sacrifice of the Cross is continuously made present in the Church whenever the Priest, representing Christ the Lord, carries out what the Lord himself did and handed over to his disciples to be done in his memory. For Christ took the bread and the chalice, gave thanks, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples saying: Take, eat, this is my body and gave the chalice to his disciples saying: Take, drink, this is my blood. Do this in memory of me. Not a nostalgic remem-brance but a dynamic living memorial in the power of God. Such, that, that which is remembered, becomes present to those who are celebrating the sacred mystery of salvation, who is Jesus Christ.


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Pray brethren (or other address of the assembly), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

The faithful, exercising their baptismal priesthood, offer prayers to God for the salvation and benefit of all.


….We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

ST. PAUL ADOPT A PLOT

We will have bagged mulch delivered on Thursday, April 25 by 6 p.m. for the church grounds. We need to distribute the bags to the various plots and then spread it, weather permitting. If you have a wheelbarrow and can help us move mulch that would be great. Questions? Call Kathy Lubbers 371-1629

The faithful prepare themselves to receive the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. They do this using various prayers and by praying for the coming of the Kingdom in the words Jesus taught and offering to one another a sign of being at peace with one another, normally a handshake in the US.

Now the center and high point of the entire celebration begins, the Eucharistic Prayer, the prayer of thanksgiving and sanctification. The Priest offers the prayer in the name of the whole community to God the Father through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit.


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At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And with your spirit. Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

PICK-UP YOUR ST. PAUL PARISH DIRECTORY!

If you took a picture for the Directory and have not yet picked up your Directory, please come to the Parish Office to pick it up. If you did not take a picture but would like a directory, there are some available while supplies last.

Sunday, April 28

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Front of Church

Open to ages 3 to 9

Hosted by RECHARGE

Free Will Offering

If you have any questions about the Easter Egg Hunt, contact

Gavin Bonar, Youth Minister, at [email protected]

Please RSVP for the event by dropping the below form in the collection basket or email Gavin

at [email protected].

—————————————————Easter Egg Hunt RSVP

Family name______________

Number of children attending? _______


Exultant with paschal gladness, O Lord, we offer the sacrifice by which your Church is wondrously reborn and nourished. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just.

April 27 & 28 Altar Servers

5PM— June C. Riley H. Isaac E. 8AM— Madison M. Wade M. Weston M. 10AM– PJ M. Will C. Elizabeth A. Noon- Jaden W. Kylee W. Allison R.

Lectors 5PM– Mike R. Daniel E. 8AM– Jennifer F-B. Shaunna N. 10AM– Duane F. Carole C. Noon– Jerry A. Bill G.

Eucharistic Ministers 5PM– Alma B. Terry E. Elaine M. Diane P. Janet Y. Ron Y. 8AM– Cheryl B. Mike B. Joyce N. Ken V. Paula V. Pamela W. 10AM– Barb H. Nancy H. Bob L. Mary L. Paul M. Irene W. Noon– Peter F. Jennifer F-B. Amanda K. MaryAnn K. Olivia M. Linda M. Greeters 5PM– Alma B. Steve G. Dustin R. Shannon R. 8AM– Dave T. Toni T. 10AM– Alma B Janet F. Noon– Ron F. MaryAnn K. Judith M.

Since the celebration of the Eucharist is the Paschal Banquet, it is desirable that in accordance with the Lord’s command his Body and Blood should be received as spiritual food by those faithful who are


(Please kneel)

Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

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



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DUCK SEASON & THE ST. PAUL SUMMER FESTIVAL

It is time to think about purchasing your duck for the Ducky Downs 2019 races. You may purchase a duck for $100.00 to have a chance to win one of our high money races, which will payout a total of $2,000. Only 100 ducks will be sold. They will be available for purchase after Mass in the Gathering Space. For additional information, contact Polly Elmlinger - 859-866-0271.

Grand Prize Raffle & Wheelbarrow of Cheer tickets: Grand Prize: $5,000, 2nd Prize: $1,500 3rd Prize: $500

$5 per ticket. Tickets will be sold after Mass through the first of June or may be purchased from any Festival Chairper-son. Return your purchased tickets to the Parish Office as soon as possible to be eligible for the two early bird drawings.

Friday, June 7 - Pandora Effect

Saturday, June 8 - Karate Girls

Sunday, June 9 - Rimshot

Plan on joining us for a fun-filled weekend with awesome bands each day! If you would like to help in any way, please email [email protected].

2 Liter Soft Drink Bottles and 32 Ounce Gatorade / Powerade Needed For The Festival: The Festival Committee needs 2 liter bottles of soft drinks and 32 ounce Gatorade or Powerade bottles to be used as prizes at the festival. Any number or any kind will be helpful. Please bring the 2 liter bottles and 32 ounce Gatorade/ Powerade to church and drop them in the marked containers in the Gathering Space or at the side door. Your contribution will be very much appreciated! If you have any questions, please contact June Cahill 859-630-1679.

Gift cards needed for prizes at the festival: The Festival Committee is in need of gift cards to be used as prizes in the gift card booth at the festival. $25.00 gift cards for restaurants, gas, hardware stores, grocery stores, department stores, etc. The more variety we have to offer the winners the better. Please drop the gift cards off at the Parish Office or drop them in the collection basket marked – Festival Gift Card Booth. If you have any questions, contact June Cahill— 859-630-1679. Thanks so much!

Donations are needed for St Paul’s Silent Auction: St. Paul Festival’s Silent Auction is asking for your help. Look around your home. If you have any large baskets and/or new or like new items taking up space, please consider donating them to the Silent Auction. If you have a business, maybe you would like to advertise by donating a basket or items for a basket. Maybe you and your co-workers would like to donate or sponsor a basket. Your group's name will appear on the basket and on signs around the Silent Auction. You may drop your donation off in the St. Paul’s Gathering Space (please mark it for the Silent Auction and put your name on it) or call Judy Kidwell at 859-393-5601 and she will pick it up.

FESTIVAL YARD SIGNS

Festival yard signs are available in the Gathering Space and at the side entrance of the church. Please take a sign and place it in your yard or in a high traffic area close to your home. There are also date stickers available if you still have the sign from last year. We appreciate you advertising our festival. Please return the signs to church after the festival. Thanks so much!

Monday, May 27

Immediately Following 9AM Mass

Bishop Foys has mandated that we pray the Leonine prayer to St. Michael the Archangel at the end of all Masses throughout the Diocese of Covington. “It is apparent that the smoke of Satan has entered the sanctuary,” Bishop Foys said. “This prayer which has been prayed since 1886 to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness seems exceptionally appropriate at this time in the life of our beloved Church.”

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Look upon your Church, O God, with unfailing love and favor, so that, renewed by the paschal mysteries, she may come to the glory of the resurrection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lord be with you. And with your Spirit.

May almighty God bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Go in peace glorifying God by your life. Thanks be to God.

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.


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ONLINE GIVING: WESHARE To register for weekly/monthly/one time transactions go to,

https://saintpaulflorence.weshareonline.org

Mass Stipends: To pray for and, especially, remember deceased relatives and friends, you can schedule a Mass Intention. For any living

person or special intention, you can also have a Mass read. Contact the Parish Office. The standard stipend is $10.

April 15, 2019 $11,498.84 GOD BLESS OUR STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION ENV AMOUNT

Regular Collection 253 9,284.10

Loose 547.74

WeShare 26 1,667.00

St. Vincent de Paul 12 665.00

Adopt-a-Student 3 158.00

DPAA 2019 (As of April 8) 74 $69,995.00

If your bank sends an automatic draft, please alert them of our new address: P.O. Box 366 Florence KY 41022

ADDRESS CHANGE

The parish has adopted a post office box for all mail delivery. This means our mailing address has changed. If you have anything to mail to the school or parish, please use the following new address:

St. Paul School / St. Paul Parish P.O. Box 366

Florence KY 41022

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