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ST. PAUL PARISH · DECEMBER 19, 2021ST. PAUL PARISH · DECEMBER 19, 2021
Welcome Home
COORD. OF RCIADCN. FRANK CRIVELLO
MARRIAGE PREPDCN. JIM KNIPPER
PAROCHIAL VICARFR. CARLO CALISIN
SATURDAYS 7:00am-8:00am
PASTORFR. MIGUEL VALLE
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RECEPTION HOURSMON-THURS 9:00am-3:00pm
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MASS TIMES
ANOINTING OF THE SICKThe Sacrament of Anointing of theSick is available by scheduling anappointment.
Please contact Monica Heucke:[email protected]
RECONCILIATION
DAILY 6:45am(MON-FRI)
12:10pm(WEDS & FRI)
(MON-SAT) 8:15am
Kait Mayer Marketing & Communications
John McGuire DIR. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Ernie Andreoli Dir. of Music Ministry
Mynor Arriola Facilities Manager
Sara Cortes Hisp. Coord. of Religious Ed
PARISH STAFF
Monica Heucke Parish Admin. Assistant
Nancy Jackson Finance Admin. Assistant
Isha Jethani Bilingual RE Admin. Assistant
Susana Iragorri Hisp. Admin. Assistant
SATURDAY 5:30pm
SUNDAY 8:30am, 10:00am11:30am, 5:00pm1:00pm en espanol
SATURDAY 4:00pmAND BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
FIRST FRIDAYS 9:00am-12:00pm
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Join Our FamilyOUR PARISH MISSION
We, the Catholic Community of Saint Paul in Princeton, honor our tradition of welcoming God’s sons and daughtersfrom different cultures and backgrounds to hear and live the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Baptized and formed into the people of God, we continue to grow in the Apostolic tradition of worship, word, and service:Worship through our participation in the Eucharist and celebration of sacraments; Word, in our commitment to Catholicidentity through Scripture and catechesis; and Service through living as disciples who share God’s love with all by workingtogether for peace and justice to advance the coming of the Kingdom of God.
We are a welcoming parishfamily. Whatever your presentstatus in the Catholic Church,whatever your current family ormarital situation, whatever yourpast or present religiousaffiliation, whatever yourpersonal history, age,background, race or color, sexualorientation, whatever your self-esteem, you are invited,welcomed, accepted, loved, andrespected by St. Paul Parish, theCatholic Community ofPrinceton.
SUPPORTST. PAUL PARISH:
GIVE ONLINESign up for online givingthrough Parish Giving.
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GENERAL OFFERTORYDrop your envelope in
the basket or maildirectly to the parish.
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WELCOME TOTHE FAMILY
JOIN OURPARISHRegister your familytoday through ParishSoft! Click or scanthe QR code here:
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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
YOUR GIFT MATTERS!
On behalf of Bishop O'Connell, thank you to the many who havemade a gift to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Thanks to yourgenerosity, our parish has reached and exceeded our goal with279 donors pledging $173,849 as of December 6. Having collectedour $140,000 goal, St. Paul will receive a $21,000 rebate. Alladditional funds our parish raises for the ACA will yield a 50%rebate back to the parish.
If you have not yet made a gift, please consider supporting ourdiocese. Please make your gift online by visitingdioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal or contact the parish office.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
Due to publication deadlines, the stewardship report for December 11-12 will appear in the December 26 bulletin. Thank you for your patience!
2021-2022 YTD 2020-2021 YTDGIVING 12/4-12/5
$11,604Identifiable Gifts (#207)
$2,104Loose Cash
$23,530Budget
$26,349Total
$12,641Online Giving
$264,407Envelopes/Loose
$246,671Online Giving
$541,190Budget
94.4%
$511,078Actual
$208,265Envelopes/Loose
$223,335Online Giving
78.7%
$431,600Actual
$541,190Budget
$1,515Dec 4-5
Second Collection: St. Paul School
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A Community of PrayerSUNDAY
8:30am Larry Hugick | Christine Hugick10:00am Henry Tamasi, Henry & Lucia Ruberto | M/M S. Tamasi
Jeannine Grenier | M/M Ernest Andreoli11:30am Kathleen Michel Smith | Lucille Chase Tattoli1:00pm
Joe BendasLouis DelleFaveEdward DurnerSusan HowleyBaby Andrew John KeysoArthur MatteiJoanne NiniBaby NovaDaniel RoachRichard Williams
OUR SICK
JAN. WEDDINGSCatherine Cabrera Verhelle & Brian BarrickCassandra Brush & Antonio Perazzo
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DEC. WEDDINGSJoelle Pilek & Andrew ClassenElisa Sanchez & Anthony SwiftAllison DeCarlo & Daniel LettsJessica Saini & Robert FominguezKristine Herrero & Noel PuentesKaitlin Scharff & Tucker JanischTatiana Costa & John ChoueiriNatalie Frances Kalibat & James Richard WittenErin Leonard & Timothy Wade
5:00pm Margarita Rojas Guzman | Marianne & Andy Tamasi
MONDAY8:15am Emidio Federico | Ida Federico
Isolina Pirone | Pirone Family
TUESDAY8:15am Catherine Parkes | Judith Blinick
Susan Grace Nordhausen | Jennie Crea
WEDNESDAY6:45am Nina Carnevale | Majeski Family
Filomena Carnevale | Carnevale-Burd Family8:15am Vito & Carmela Tamasi | Evelina & Antonio Tamasi
Romeo Fajardo | Fajardo Family12:10pm Victoria Friel | Rosella Kok
Ernest Lewis Mathews, Jr | Bitterman Family
FRIDAY6:45am Amy Richmond Pearlman | Victor & Bernadette Izzo
Quintino Armenti | Joe & Rosemary Sciabbarrasi8:15am Gabriel and Joan Cappucci | Kathryne Cappucci
Cosmo Matticoli & Giuseppe & Angilina Del Bianco | Maria Matticoli
6:45am Maureen McInerney | Michael McInerney & Family John Thomas Klien | Denise, Bob, Nick & Brian
6:45am Catherine Laverty | Laura , Denise, Diane & Maryjane
THURSDAY8:15am Domenico Pirone | Mary Ann Pirone
Frank Cuomo | Alba Cuomo
6:45am Jason T. D'Angelo | Laura De CillisNicola & Giuseppina Tamasi | Carnevale-Burd Family
4:00pm Ray Wadsworth | Jackie & Keith Wadsworth6:00pm Steve DiGregorio | Yaron Inbar & Areta Pawlynsky8:00pm Spanish Intentions
10:00pm Renee Parker Monihan | Pellegrino Family
SATURDAY8:30am Clara and Antonio Sferra | Angie and Joseph Foldes
10:00am Domenico & Maria Guglielmi | Carolina DiDonato11:30am Ann Danner | Lauren Gleeson1:00pm Victoria Forno Cole | JoanMarie Land Zetterberg
Una intention especial por Melanie Gonzalez y Rafael Rodrgiguez Accion de gracias por la vida de Genesis Chavez Una accion de gracias por el cumpleanos de Benjamin Arias
Weekly Worship
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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
Do you love Christmas traditions but don’t know where they come from? Tune in for Dr. Michael Patrick Barber’s Advent reflections called “The True Meaning of Christmas” and learn the meaning behind your favorite Christmas pastimes. To go deeper, be sure to get his accompanying book, "The True Meaning of Christmas", available on Catholic.Market.
Scan or click the codehere to watch!
Today's readings can be found on page590 of the hymnal. The completeworship aide for today's Mass is availableon the bulletin section of our parishwebsite (click or scan the code):
THIS WEEK'S READINGSSunday, December 19, 2021
Often enough the definitive biographies of greatpeople offer an air of “little did we know” about themas they start to recount their story. It’s natural inmany ways, because only God knows for sure how aninfant or toddler will turn out as a mature adult. From the benefit of his or her historical hindsight,the reader already knows what’s going to happen. The biographer can only provide intriguing details,or researched tidbits, to add to the story of whateventually unfolds.
In the case of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we really don’thave a biography in the modern sense of the word. Evidently the Holy Spirit was not interested in such. Nor did the evangelists who gave us a four-partaccounting of Jesus’ words and deeds have abiographical intent. The closest we can come tofilling in the blanks is to appreciate what theproducers of the online series “The Chosen” havecreated for us.
St. Luke brings his readers a well-designed literarypiece about a visit of the Blessed Mother to hercousin Elizabeth. Respected biblical scholars explain. Here is Professor Father Robert J. Karris, O.F.M. :“Luke’s intent in these verses is missed if oneaccentuates Mary’s charity and social concern in
GOSPEL REFLECTIONby Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
FOCUS ON THE READINGSFourth Sunday of Advent
The True Meaning of Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber
visiting her aged, pregnant relative Elizabeth. Notethat if he were intent on presenting Mary as a modelof charity he would not have written of Marydeparting from Elizabeth at the time of her greatestneed. It also strains credulity to imagine a fourteen-year-old Jewish virgin making a four-day journey byherself. Luke’s intent is literary and theological. Hebrings together the two mothers-to-be so that bothmay praise God active in their lives and thatElizabeth’s child might be presented as the ‘precursor’of Mary’s child.”
We believers know John the Baptist’s role in the storyof our salvation. We know also how much he washeld in esteem by Jesus. Our only task in Advent isto remember how God the Father prepared the worldfor His Son’s arrival and what that means for us nowand for our future life. We continue to watch howHis Mother Mary lived in perfect accord with theFather’s will and how love of Him permeated hersinless life. We also learn so much from her.
As our own biography is being written each andevery day, including Christmas Day and beyond, wecan only hope that a copy of it will be available inheaven.
God love you and give you His Christmas peace!
Micah prophesies that the ruler of Israel will comefrom Bethlehem-Ephrathah. The author of the Letterto the Hebrews writes that Christ said that he hadcome to do God’s will and that all have beenconsecrated through the offering of the body of JesusChrist once for all. In the Gospel, Mary visitsElizabeth and the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps atthe sound of Mary’s voice.
Scan or click the codehere for the book
Scan or click the codehere to listen!
The True Meaning of Christmas by Fulton SheenThis presentation combines recordings ofFulton Sheen's timeless reflections on themeaning of Christmas, mixed withGregorian chant and seasonal music. It issure to become a family favorite!
Parish Life
Have a warm smile and a joyful greeting? Helpwelcome parishioners to Mass by becoming a greeterand serve your parish by helping to take up thecollection at the time of the Offertory. Our Ushers &Greeters ministries are in need of volunteer greetersand ushers, particularly for the two evening Masses
GET INVOVLED AT MASSSeeking ushers & greeters
Training for new altar servers will take place onWednesday, January 19 at 4:00pm in the Church.Please email Donna Murray to let her know you'dlike to attend ([email protected])!
ALTAR SERVER TRAININGTraining for new servers
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The Jesse Tree is an Advent custom that helps us tospiritually prepare for Christmas. Jesse was the fatherof King David. Long after King David died, Isaiahmade a prophecy that a new shoot would bloom fromthe stump of Jesse. Christians take this as a referenceto Jesus. The Jesse Tree is typically decorated withsymbols of the coming Messiah. To show thisprophecy being symbolically fulfilled this Christmas,we can each represent a new shoot through our loveand generosity toward others.
Thanks to your generosity, nearly every tag has been claimed for our Jesse Giving Tree! Please remember to return gifts to the manger scene by December 19. Gifts should be unwrapped with the tag securely affixed to the gift.
Extra special thank you to Mrs. Schwimmer and our SPS students for their tireless efforts on this endeavor!
JESSE GIVING TREESharing the joy of the Christmas season
Decorating the church for Christmas will take placeon the following days/times:
Tue., Dec 21 2:30pm-4:00pmWeds., Dec 22 9:00am-11:45am | 1:30pm-4:30pmThur., Dec 23 11:00am-4:30pm
Please join us if your schedule allows! Come whenyou can, leave when you have to - stay as long orshort as you like! Although the work itself isn't veryglamourous, the final outcome of the decorationsalways brings great joy to our parishioners. Each year,all of our volunteers take great pride the work ofmany hands.
If you are able to volunteer or if you have questions,please contact Ron Forrest: [email protected] 609-575-4800.
CHRISTMAS DECORATINGDeck St. Paul's walls
on Saturday (5:30pm) and Sunday (5:00pm). Ideally,we would like to have two greeters and four ushersfor each Mass.
When volunteering, you can choose how often and atwhich Masses you would like to serve. Please contactAndrea & Gerhard at [email protected].
The SVDP offers assistance to those in need on aperson-to-person basis. Aid may include:intervention, consultation, or direct dollar and in-kind service. If you want to recommend someone foran assistance evaluation, or you are interested inlearning about SVDP, please contact us. You can visit our website: svdpprinceton.org; Email us forassistance: [email protected]; Email us ifyou'd like information about volunteering:[email protected]; Monetary donations areaccepted in the poor boxes located in the church.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETYServing the Princeton community
OUR PARISH CLERGY ANDSTAFF WISH YOU ALL A
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Pastoral Hispana
Es un instrumento online para fortalecer nuestra fecatólica. En esta pagina encontraras todos losrecursos necesarios para la catequesis, espiritualidadfamiliar, evangelización y vida sacramental. Soloregístrate
FORMED.ORG
El evangelio narra la doble visita de Maria a supariente Isabel, y la visita de Jesus a su primo Juan elBautista. Maria llevo a Jesus a visitar a Juan. Isabelgrita llena de emocion al oir la voz de Maria, y JuanBautista salta lleno de alegria en el vientre de sumadre al reconocer la presencia del Salvador. JuanBautista es el ultimo y el mayor de los profetas. Sualegria proviene del hecho de que las promesas hechaspor boca de los profetas a lo largo de siglos vanfinalmente a comenzar a cumplirse. La salvacion estacerca y se va a convertir en una realidad. La respuestade los cristianos al acercarse la Navidad tendra queser tambien una alegria desbordada. Con el paso deltiempo nos damos cuenta, cada vez mas, de que lasolucion de los problemas del mundo tiene que venirdesde lo alto; no Podemos seguir confiando en lospoderes del mundo; es hora de llamar e invocar alpoder de Dios que se hizo presente de una maneraespecial desde la primera Navidad. Maria se preparopara la Navidad visitando a su pariente Isabel,ofreciedole sus servicios. En la anunciacion del angelGabriel, Maria se habia declarado la sierva o esclavadel Senor. Ahora pasa a hacerse servidora de supariente anciana y necesitada de ayuda. Isabel habiaexperimentado en si misma un milagro de Dios en laconcepcion de Juan Bautista; ahora reconoce el
REFLEXIÓN DEL EVANGELIO
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Así como el Rey David saltó y bailó al encontrar el Arca dela Alianza en Segunda de Samuel, Juan el Bautista saltó enel útero a la llegada de la Santísima Virgen María mientrascargaba a Jesús. María se convierte en el Arca de la NuevaAlianza encarnada por Jesucristo nuestroSalvador.
Haga clic o escanee el codigo aqui para leer las Escrituras de este domingo .
RINCON DE LA FAMILIA
En la iglesia:Mire el Tabernáculo, tiene a Jesucristo nuestroSeñor, ¿cómo reaccionamos a Su Presenciacomo lo hizo Juan el Bautista?
Pregunta de la semana:¿Cuáles fueron nuestras oportunidades mássignificativas para prepararnos para la venidade Jesús durante esta temporada de Adviento?
Oración familiar:Jesús, ayuda a nuestra familia a prepararse paradarte la bienvenida en Navidad y cuandovuelvas. amén
La Misa en Espanol de la Navidad de Senor es el dia24 de Diciembre a las 8:00pm y el dia 25, Sabadotendremos nuestra Misa del dia de la Natividad a la1:00pm.
Asi, mismo, para la Misa de Año Nuevo, tendremos laSanta Misa el dia 31 de Diciembre a las 7:00pm. Peroel dia 1 de Enero no tendremos Misa en Espano. LaMisa del Domingo 2, Dia de los reyes magos si latendremos a la 1:00pm.
NAVIDAD milagro de Dios en Maria, y se reconoce indigna delfavor que Maria, la madre de su Senor, le hace alvisitarla.
El papa Franciso ha convocado a la Iglesia universal aun sinodo con el lema: “por una Iglesia, synodal: Comunion, Participacion y Mision”. La palabrasinodo significa, asamblea, caminar juntos en pos deuna misma experiencia y objetivos. Para seguircamindo juntos necesitamos responder a dospreguntas fundamentales: Como estamos hacendo el camino de fe juntos? Es decir, como es nuestracommunion con Dios, nuestra participacion ennuestra parroquia y que tenemos qe hacer para queavancemos en nuestro camino misionero. La segundapregunta es: cuales son esos signos de la presencia delEspiritu Santo que se hacen presente en el caminarcomunitario de fe? Nombrar facilitadores ysecretarios que recolecten en esta infromacion apartir de la tercer semana de enero es nuestroproposito. Indicaciones concretas les sera entregada ala comunidad en el momento conveniente.
EL SYNODO 2023
Our Young Church
All Confirmation candidates are asked to complete their form by Sunday, January 9. This can be accessed by clicking or scanning the QR code here:
CONFIRMATION FORMSponsor & Confirmation Name Selection
FROM THE DRE'S DESKA message from Mr. John McGuire
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Just as King David leapt and danced upon finding the Ark of theCovenant in Second Samuel, John the Baptist leapt in the wombupon the arrival of the Blessed Virgin Mary as she carried Jesus.Mary becomes the Ark of the New Covenant that is embodied by Jesus Christ our Savior.
Click or scan the code here to read this Sunday’s Scripture:
FAMILY CORNER
In Church:Look at the Tabernacle, it holds Jesus Christour Lord, how do we react to His Presence likeJohn the Baptist did?
Question of the WeekWhat were our most meaningful opportunitiesto prepare for Jesus’ coming during thisAdvent season?
Family PrayerJesus, help our family to prepare to welcomeyou on Christmas, and when you come again.Amen
Congratulations to Mr. McGuire, hiswife Emily, and his son Elijah on thearrival of their family's newest member:Avila Grace! Ave just couldn't wait tomake her debut and arrived a bit earlyon November 29. Our parish family ispraying for you all!
BREAK FOR STUDENTSChristmas & New Year BreakThere will be no in-person or remote ReligiousEducation classes on December 26 or January 2. TheOffice of Religious Education wishes you a merryChristmas and a happy New Year. Classes will resumeon January 9.
YOUTH MINISTRYFor students in grades 6-12We hope that you joined us for our first Parish YouthMass! Please watch the bulletin for more activities!
Even if you were unable to join us on December 4, we ask that all youth in grades 6-12 complete our interest survey by following the QR code here.
A beautiful song that we might hear during Adventand Christmas is “Mary Did you Know?” What Iappreciate most about this song, is that the writersuse the perspective of the Blessed Virgin Mary tosummarize and reflect on the miracles and savingworks of Jesus. This is appropriate, becauseeverything that Mary said and had done, in herministry, had pointed to her son, the Son of God. What has never quite sat with me right about thisbeautifully arranged song, is that it does not seem togive the mother of God enough credit. There was noway that Mary had knowledge of every miracle andsaving work that Jesus would perform in His life andministry, but there is good reason to believe that shewas a woman of deep faith, and prayer.
The Archangel Gabriel came to her, and said, “HailFull of Grace” and as terrifying as the visit of an angelis depicted in the Old Testament, Mary was takenaback, but not frightened. She accepted the messageof an angel who told her that her son would be theSon of God. During pregnancy, Mary visited hercousin Elizabeth, the child in her womb jumped andshe was moved to call her the mother of my Lord.Then there is the message of Simeon in the Templeduring the presentation of Jesus. While Mary may not have known the full scope ofwhat her son was called to, she certainly knew theimportance of Jesus to the world, what she had beencalled to, and that the world was about to be turnedupside down. So, while we hear “Mary Did youKnow” on the radio, we can marvel at the beautifularrangement, reflect on all of Jesus’ miracles andsaving works, and reflect on the role that our BlessedVirgin Mary knowingly played in our salvation! This week, let us pray for the intercession of theBlessed Virgin Mary as we conclude our AdventSeason or preparation. God Bless and have awonderful Christmas Season.
Religious Education is offered beginning inkindergarten. However, first grade is when childrenshould officially begin their preparation for First Eucharist.
Families who have older siblings already registeredcan use your current registration credentials to addyour child.
Families who are registering their eldest child should complete the new family registration form that can be found by scanning or clicking the QR code:
If you haven't registered yet, please contact theReligious Education Office.
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All young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to get involved(or re-involved) with our ministry!
Join us on Wednesdays at 7:00pm!
In-Person Meetings: We're finally back in-person on St.Paul campus and are limiting ourselves to outdoorgatherings for the time being. Each Tuesday, weevaluate the weather to make the call about whether weshould meet in person or revert (for one week at a time)to virtual.
Virtual Meetings: If the weather won't cooperate, we'llstill gather virtually via Zoom. During our Zoommeetings, we've been reading through some of CS Lewis' Screwtape Letters.
We hope you can join us! Scan or click the code here to get on our text/email list.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRYPrinceton Area Young Adults
WHEN SHOULD WE BEGIN?Who should register for religious education?
Please see below for some additional important datesto keep in mind for students and families preparingfor Confirmation this school year:
Sun, Jan 9: Sponsor/Name form due onlineFri, Feb 11: Candidate/Sponsor Meeting (Teaching)Sun, April 24: Divine Mercy Session and Confession
Please watch this space for liturgical and serviceopportunities.
CONFIRMATIONImportant dates for our 8th grade students
Please see below for some additional important datesto keep in mind for students and families preparingfor First Reconciliation and First Holy Communionthis school year:
Sat, Jan 15: First Reconciliation RetreatSat, Feb 26: First ReconciliationWed, Mar 23: First Eucharist Parent MeetingSat, Mar 26: First Eucharist Retreat
Stay tuned for more details as these dates get closer!
FHC & RECONCILIATIONImportant dates for our 2nd grade students
While celebrating Advent as a time of preparation isimportant, our children sometimes need a refresher onwhat exactly it is we're preparing for!
Children will enjoy this heartwarming dramatizationthat recounts the story of the very first Christmas, astold by Brother Francis. With music, songs, and engaging storytelling, you will experience the wonderful events that led up to the birth of God's Son and the story of redemption.
THE STORY OF CHRISTMASpresented by Brother Francis on Formed.org
We are looking to expand our team of RemoteCatechists for certain large grades. If your child is in4th, 5th, or 6th grades, or you are just generous withyour time, and you are comfortable with Zoommeetings, and leading a group, please reach out to us!
WE NEED TO BUILD OUR TEAM Can you share your talent?
St. Paul School
UPCOMING EVENTS
1MON
15MON NO SCHOOL
Christmas Eve24FRI
1MON
15MON
23THUR
1MON
15MON WEEK 10
10 Week Club Drawing20MON
1MON
15MON CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Kindergarten20MON
21TUE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
4th & 5th Grade Students
22WED DRESS DOWN DAY
Wear red and green!
During the third week of Advent, we light the single pink candle in addition to the two purple we've already lit. You may have noticed this weekend that our clergy's vestments and some of the decorations in the church building turned from violet to pink (though, the clergy prefer to call it "rose"). Last Sunday, we celebrated Gaudete Sunday, a reminder to rejoice as Christmas approaches. We take this opportunity to reflect on joy.
It brought me great joy to assist our 8th grade students as they filledMrs. Schwimmer’s car full of toys. Every year we hold a toy drive tosupport Mt. Carmel Guild. Our school families show great generosityby purchasing these toys to help the less fortunate.
I particularly enjoyed the students telling their stories of why theypurchased specific items. They are learning the joy of giving.
On Wednesday, our students had the opportunity to shop for family members and loved ones at Santa's Workshop. We were so thrilled to be able to bring this opportunity back to our school community this year to help students appreciate the joy that is giving.
God bless,Kim Clauss
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Mrs. Kim O. Clauss Principal
Mrs. Shannon Rooney Vice Principal
Mrs. Michele Cano Admissions &Advancement
SCHOOL STAFF
Mrs. Karen Dellefave Admin. Assistant
Mrs. Janice Hutchinson PTA [email protected]
Mrs. EmmaLee Italia PTA Co-President
Mrs. Liz Truslow Board Chair
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESKA message from Mrs. Kim Clauss
EARLY DISMISSAL11:45am
CHRISTMAS BREAKThere will be no school and offices will beclosed from December 24, 2021 untilJanuary 2, 2022. We will reopen on January 3, 2022.
Merry Christmas! See you next year!
10 WEEK CLUB FUNDRAISEREighth drawing: December 6
A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
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You can support the St Paul’s School PTAfundraising efforts by purchasing gift cards to yourfavorite stores, restaurants, travel brands, and more.What are you waiting for? Try it now and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping! (No purchase isnecessary to be entered to win in the gift card drawing butfrequent Scrip users also have a chance to win!)Enrollment Code: 57DF5L3658845
For more information please contact Denise Wentzler at: [email protected].
Scan or click the QR code to learn a little more aboutScrip!
SCRIPFundraising while you shop
As many of us are turning to purchasing items online,don't forget to register St. Paul Church (or enter ourID# 21-0697805) as your charitable organization ofchoice on AmazonSmile and each time you shop,Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligibleAmazonSmile to St. Paul School!
SMILE.AMAZON.COMCharitable giving through your shopping
SHAMROCK GALA
This year we celebrate our 34th Shamrock Gala on March 19, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. This event and the planning of it is open to all St. Paul communitymembers. Help us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and ourwonderful community of St. Paul while supportingour amazing students, faculty, administration, andstaff. If you wish to help with Shamrock, please reachout to me directly (contact info below).
Each year during Shamrock, we have amazingcontributions from school families, faculty, staff, parishioners, and wonderful members of thecommunity. Again, this year we are asking for contributions to Shamrock Gala. Example ideasinclude theater/sporting tickets, experiences, themed baskets, professional services, and much more! Nogift is too small or too large for us! Please head to click or scan the QR code here to make acontribution.
We are also looking for sponsors of the Gala. If youare interested in sponsorship opportunities, pleasereach out to me directly. Thank you in advance for the generous support ofyou time, treasure, and talent to support our “LittleMiracle on Nassau Street”!
Sláinte!Pam MulliganShamrock Gala [email protected]
Become a contributor!
Help St. Paul School by grocery shopping at yourlocal McCaffrey's Food Markets! Save yourMcCaffrey's receipts and either drop them in thedrop box located in the church vestibule or mailthem to St. Paul School (218 Nassau Street,Princeton, NJ 08542, Attn: PTA) within threemonths of your purchase. McCaffrey's reimbursesSPS with a small percentage each month based on thetotal sales. We then use their reimbursements to helpour students and faculty. Thank you in advance foryour receipts!
MCCAFFREY'S RECEIPTSSave your receipts!
Congratulations to this week's winner: Thomas FinnAnd thank you to this week's sponsors: St. Paul Knights of Columbus
Friends of St. Paul
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CHRISTMAS CONCERTSt. Ann Youth ChoirThe Saint Ann Youth Choir will present their annualChristmas Concert on Sunday, December 19th beginning at 3:00pm in the Church of Saint Ann,1253 Lawrenceville road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08649.Please mark your calendar for a wonderful way tocelebrate the coming of the birth of baby Jesus andhave an enjoyable afternoon with our talented YouthChoir. The concert is free and open to the public. You are in for a great treat!
COLLEGE-AGE RETREATJanuary 7 – 9, 2022This retreat is designed to bring young peopletogether of college-age (17-22). So whether you are incollege or working come join us to renew yourspiritual life, deepen your relationship with God andto meet new friends. Our time will be filled withprayer experiences, peer group discussions, Eucharistand lots of fun! Cost: $140 per person Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 Some financial aid is available
ADVENT GIVING TREEDiocese of Trenton's Catholic Relief ServicesThe Diocese of Trenton formed a chapter of CatholicRelief Services earlier this year. There are membersfrom parishes throughout the Diocese workingtogether to assist with providing humanitarian aidand disaster relief to those in need throughout theworld. We put our faith into action to make adifference for our brothers and sisters suffering fromdisease, famine, drought, poverty, persecution, andmilitary conflict.
On December 4, we kick off our Advent Giving Treethat we are hosting online throughout all of Advent.
For more information about CRS, the Chapter, howto donate to the Advent Giving Tree, and how to join us, please click or scan the code here. Wishing you and your family a hope-filled and fruitful Advent!
Dedicated Synod page on the diocesan
Dedicated Synod page on The Monitor
November issue of The Monitor
Got questions about the synod? Here are someresources to help get you some answers! Click or scanthe QR codes to access the pages:
website where you can find Synod prayers, Bishop O’Connell’s pastoral letter; a video of the Opening Mass in Trenton, including the homily; video messages from Bishop: a copy of the decree issued by the Bishop inaugurating the Synod in the Diocese – content in English and Spanish
website where you can find news reports and updates on events, developments and new resources connected to the Synod from the Vatican and here in the Diocese
Magazine will include a special section on the Synod featuring prayers, the full text of Bishop O’Connell’s pastoral letter; news coverage of the Opening Mass in Trenton, excerpts from the homily; a copy of the decree issued by the Bishop inaugurating the Synod in the Diocese, and more.
[email protected]; or bycalling The Monitor’s Business Desk at (609) 403-7131.
16TH ORDINARY SYNOD OF BISHOPS
Journeying Together through the SynodHave you heard about the Synod? Pope Francis isinviting all of us to be a Church which learns bylistening to the experiences of individuals, frominside and outside the Church community. Remembering the encounter St. Peter had withCornelius (Acts 10), the Holy Father invites us tolisten with care for the voice of the Spirit guidingthe church as we journey together. Will you includethe Synod effort in your prayers?
Prayer for the Synod:We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
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Friday, December 24Masses at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 10:00pm
Mass in Spanish at 8:00pm
Saturday, December 25Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am
Mass in Spanish at 1:00pmThere will be no confessions or 5:30pm Mass this day
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Sunday, December 26Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, and 5:00pm
Mass in Spanish at 1:00pm
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Christmas at St. Paul
Viernes, 24 de DiciembreMisa en Ingles a las 4:00pm, 6:00pm, y 10:00pm
Misa en Español a las 8:00pm
Sábado, 25 de DiciembreMisa en Ingles a las 8:30am, 10:00am, y 11:30am
Misa en Español a las 1:00pmNo abra confesiones ni Misa a las 5:30pm este día
Solemnidad del Nacimiento deNuestro Señor
Domingo, 26 de DiciembreMisa en Ingles a las 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, y 5:00pm
Misa en Español a la 1:00pm
Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia
Navidad en San Pablo
Friday, December 31Mass at 5:30pm
Mass in Spanish at 7:00pm
Saturday, January 1Masses at 8:30am & 10:00am
There will be no confessions or 5:30pm Mass this day
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Viernes, 31 de Diciembre
Misa en Ingles a las 5:30pmMisa en Español a las 7:00pm
Sábado, 1 de Enero
Misa en Ingles a las 8:30am y 10:00amMisa en Español a las 1:00pm
No abra confesiones ni Misa a las 5:30pm este día
Solemnidad de María Santísima, Madre de Dios
Sunday, January 2Regular Sunday Mass Schedule:
Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, and 5:00pmMass in Spanish at 1:00pm
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday, January 8
Confessions at 4:00pm | Mass at 5:30pm
Sunday, January 9Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, and 5:00pm
Mass in Spanish at 1:00pm
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Domingo, 2 de EneroHorario de Misas regulares del dia Domingo
Misas en Ingles a las 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, y 5:00pmMisa en Español a las 1:00pm
Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor
Horario de Misas regulares del fin de semanaSábado, 8 de Enero
Confesiones a las 4:00pm | Misa en Ingles a las 5:30pm
Domingo, 9 de EneroMisas en Ingles a las 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30, y 5:00pm
Misa en Español a la 1:00pm
Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor