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S T. P A U L P A R I S H
A Franciscan Family of Faith
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Peace! May God bless you today, and every day!
We celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi this past week on October 4th. This brief biography of the founder of the Franciscan Order states that "Francis always had in his heart the desire to do great things."
We invite you and your loved ones to join us in faith and in service and to join us as we strive to do great things! For with God, all things are possible. (Mt. 19:26)
Please enjoy scrolling through this newsletter, and let us know if you have any questions or comments!
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Goodbye Fr. Albert!
Fr. Albert Puliyadan, OFM Conv. who was assigned here at St. Paul temporarily (August to October) has returned to Maryland where he will finish his studies at Catholic University and minister at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City. Address: 12300 Folly Quarter Road Ellicott City, MD 21042. www.shrineofstanthony.org
It was a blessing having him here with us, if only for a few months! We will miss you and wish you all the best Fr. Albert!
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Hello Fr. Martin!
Fr. Martin Kobos, OFM Conv. arrived here in Kensington on October 5th, and he will pick up where Fr. Albert left off. Please be sure to introduce yourself and welcome Fr. Martin (back) to St. Paul Parish!
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Click on the video to see a dancing panda, or not :) | |
Feast of Saint Francis
In case you missed it, here are some photos/videos from events that were held in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis last week!
Saint Francis, Pray for Us!
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This film was produced by Tim Moriarty, an Emmy nominated producer, writer and actor. He has created and produced content for a wide range of clients including ABC, CBS, NBC, History Channel, Discovery Channel, EWTN and many others. Tim is the founder and Executive Director of Castletown Media, a full-service video producing company specializing in historical documentaries. Castletown’s most recent documentaries include: The Field Afar: The Life of Fr. Vincent Capodanno (2018), Courage and Conviction (2020), Enduring Faith: The Story of Native American Catholics (2021), Heart of a Missionary (2021) and Armed with Faith (2021). | |
Inspiring Movies
Mother Teresa: No Greater Love
Twenty-five years have passed since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, sparking a renewed interest in this spiritual giant of the 20th century. Filmed on 5 continents and featuring unprecedented access to both institutional archives and the apostolates of the Missionaries of Charity, this film reveals not just who Mother Teresa was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized through the Missionaries of Charity today. This is far more than a documentary film. It is at once a soaring tribute to a spiritual icon, a powerful witness of authentic Christian charity, and a guidepost for all who seek hope in our turbulent times.
This film will be in theaters in Manchester and North Haven on Nov. 2nd (and a few other select locations in CT and MA).
Visit motherteresamovie.com for details.
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"The family that prays together, stays together."
The man behind that famous saying was Fr. Patrick Peyton. His incredible story is one that 'you just can't make it up'.
"Venerable Patrick Peyton was a trailblazer who transformed the lives of millions of Catholics. He was a poor Irish immigrant, yet he won the praise of popes and Hollywood elites. He was on the brink of death as a young man, yet his faith and the Rosary restored his health...". Click here to learn more about Fr. Peyton at fatherpeyton.org.
Click here to watch the movie trailer.
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This is way better than the dancing panda video. | |
Got Questions?
If you have ever wondered what makes Christianity different from every other religion, this is a great video to watch and to share, especially with young people! Share it with your high school and college students!
If you have questions about our faith, please send them to ourchurch@stpaulkensington.org, and we will share our answers in the bulletin or in the next issue of our newsletter.
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Life is Beautiful
The 40 Days for Life campaign is underway and will continue through November 6.
All are invited to participate in this campaign and to help promote a Culture of Life where every human life is protected and loved.
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Please join us on Monday, October 10th for Eucharistic Adoration! It will take place immediately following 7am Mass and will continue all day until 8:30pm. Benediction will begin at 8:30. Come spend some quiet time with Our Lord and pray for the sanctity of life, for mothers in crisis and for babies in the womb. Click here to sign up!
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Our Baby/Maternity Collection will continue through November 6th. Click here for a printable list of items requested by three local pregnancy centers. Thank you to those who have already donated to this collection!
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Saturday, October 15th - Rosary in our beautiful Prayer Garden on the Parish Green at 3:15pm. Please join us!
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Saturday, October 22nd - Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood, 1030 New Britain Ave, West Hartford.
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Saturday, November 5th - Closing Mass at 4pm and Laying of Flowers at the Memorial to the Unborn immediately following Mass.
Click here to view the 40 Days for Life flyer with more details.
Additional resources:
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Rosary Rally
Will you join us in the "public square" to pray the Rosary for peace in our country and in our world?
A Rosary Rally will be held on Saturday, October 15th beginning at 12pm in the Prayer Garden on the Parish Green.
Join us to pray for America and for peace in the world. Be a part of this powerful movement.
People all across the country and around the world will be praying the Rosary together on Oct. 15th!
Please contact the Rosary Rally Coordinator, Liz Goryl-Phillips, with questions at 860-936-5569.
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Volunteer Appreciation
Our Volunteer Appreciation Open House will be held on Sunday, October 23rd following the 12 Noon Mass from 1-4pm in the school gym. The event is meant to gather all parishioners who in any way assisted the parish in its various ministries and parish organizations during the past year.
There will be food stations as well as beer and wine. This is a self-invite event so that we do not inadvertently miss someone and cause hard feelings.
Please help us plan for the food and beverage by filling out the reply form by Monday, October 17th.
Click here for details and to RSVP!
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College Care Packages
We'll be packing up boxes to send to our college students on Oct. 26th!
Click here to sign up your college student.
If you'd like to make a donation to the care packages or to volunteer to help pack the boxes, click here!
Please also keep all of our college students in your prayers!
Did you know that Saint Joseph of Cupertino, a Franciscan friar, is the patron saint of students and test takers?
"St. Joseph of Cupertino joined the Conventual Franciscan order and he struggled greatly with his studies. People often thought he was stupid. The best he could do was to learn a small portion of the material he was supposed to know, and then pray that... " Read more about St. Joseph
St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us.
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Quilt Raffle and Auction
Our Quilters Group has been very busy! They worked all year and throughout the summer to create beautiful quilts, runners, placemats and more.
The items are being sold, raffled and auctioned off to benefit our parish and school and for outreach to the community during the holidays.
Click here for all the details!
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Saint Paul School
Join us at our Open House on Sunday, October 16th!
1:00-3:00 pm for Preschool through Grade 8
Visit our website or contact our Admissions Director, Kelly Esposito, to discover why Saint Paul School has become the choice for more and more families!
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St. Clare Food Pantry
Our Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by our Social Action ministry is now underway.
The deadline to drop off donations is Saturday, November 5th.
If you are able to make a donation, the following traditional Thanksgiving food items are requested:
Instant Potatoes, Canned Yams/Sweet Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Pie Filling and Pie Crusts/Mixes, Flour, Sugar and Baking Mixes.
As always, we continue to be so thankful for your ongoing and generous donations to our Food Pantry!
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All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. It should not be confused with All Souls' Day, which is observed on November 2, and is dedicated to those who have died and not yet reached heaven. - Catholic.org | |
All Saints Day
All Saints Day is November 1st and is Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass Schedule:
4pm on Monday, October 31st
7am, 8:45am, 12pm and 7pm on Tuesday, November 1st
All you holy men and women, pray for us!
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The Church is composed of the faithful living upon the earth and those who have gone before us. The latter includes the Saints in Heaven and the faithful Souls being purified in Purgatory. Just as on November 1st we honor those who are with God, on November 2nd Catholics celebrate a Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Also known as All Souls Day, on this day we honor them for their fidelity in life, as well as pray for them, since they are being purified before entering the All Holy Presence of God. As Revelation 21:27 says of the Heavenly Jerusalem, “… nothing unclean shall enter in.” - EWTN.com | |
All Souls Day
All Souls Day is Wednesday, November 2nd.
Our Parish Memorial Mass will be held at 7pm on Nov. 2nd. Letters of invite were sent to those who lost a loved one in the past year. If you are the next of kin and did not receive a letter, please contact the parish office. There will be no 5pm Mass on Nov. 2nd.
The Saint Paul School Mass of Remembrance for Deceased Alumni will be held on Monday, November 7th at 6:30pm. Click here for a printable RSVP form for this Mass and Reception. There will be no 5pm Mass on Nov. 7th.
The Ladies' Guild Memorial Mass will be on Wednesday, Nov. 9th at 6:30pm. There will be no 5pm Mass on Nov. 9th.
The Knights of Columbus Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on Sunday, November 13th at 9am.
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Man of the Year - Luke!
Did you know that there are three cycles of the Gospel readings that we hear at Mass?
Year A mostly features the Gospel of Matthew, Year B features the Gospel of Mark; and Year C - our current year - showcases the Gospel of Luke.
Why not take some time to read the Gospel of Luke on your own as well? There are many online resources that make reading the Bible easy and understandable:
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Veterans Collection
Our Knights of Columbus in coordination with the Berlin Lions Club and Upbeat Lions House are sponsoring a Veterans Clothing and Goods Collection from Oct. 24th through Nov. 5th.
Click here to view the flyer.
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Eucharistic Adoration
The Msgr. Thomas L Greylish Council of The Knights of Columbus invites all Men of the Parish to join in a Men's Holy Hour on Sunday, October 30 at 7:00pm.
Jesus asked his Apostles: “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” Jesus is making that same request to you. Will you consider taking a hour out of your busy life and give it to the Lord who is truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament?
“Let Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament speak to your hearts. It is he who is the true answer of life that you seek.” - Pope St. John Paul II
*Remember that Holy Hour also takes place every Tuesday at 4pm at St. Paul Church. Come spend some quiet time with Our Lord.
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That Man Is You!
Our TMIY! men's group started a new 13-week session in September. Meetings are held Saturday mornings at 6:30am.
Click on the image to watch the video about the "All Things New" program for this semester.
New members welcome!
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Women of Faith
All women of the parish are invited to join our Women of Faith group which will hold its next gathering on Thursday, October 20th at 7pm.
Come together with other Catholic women, share stories, & strengthen your Spiritual journey. Members meet once a month and help each other in Faith, Friendship and Fellowship. For information, please email Cheryl, Lynn and Karen at womenoffaith@stpaulkensington.org.
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Children's Rosary
Our Children's Rosary group meets at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church on the first Saturday of each month.
The Children’s Rosary is not only for children! The children lead the rosary, and others who are present pray along with them. Consider joining us as we honor Our Blessed Mother.
Click here to learn more.
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Catholic High Schools
Our local Catholic High Schools are currently hosting Open Houses and Placement Exams for prospective students for the 2023-2024 school year!
Why not take a look? Discover all that these great schools have to offer!
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Save the Date!
Our annual Lighting of the Green will be held on Saturday, December 3rd!
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Wishing everyone a happy and restful Columbus Day weekend!
Do something great today!
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Please visit our website or read through our Ministry Booklet for more information about any of our ministries and events. We hope you will join us as we strive to do great things here at St. Paul Parish!
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Epistle Online newsletter aims to be a helpful resource, providing information about happenings in our parish and sharing content on both spiritual and practical matters related to our Catholic faith. The Epistle is so named as a tribute to Saint Paul, our patron, whose letters to the earliest Christians still guide and inform us today. Thank you for reading our newsletter. God Bless. | | | | |
