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SATURDAY, APRIL 3
8:00 P.M.
For the People of St. Paul’s Parish
SUNDAY, APRIL 4 - CHOIR
9:00 A.M.
For the People of St. Paul’s Parish
MONDAY, APRIL 5
No Mass
TUESDAY, APRIL 6
No Mass
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
8:30 A.M. Rosary
9:00 A.M. Communion Service
THURSDAY, APRIL 8
No Mass
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
9:00 A.M. Mary Welch
by Her Family
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
4:00 P.M. Bob
Carpenter
4th Anniversary
SUNDAY, APRIL 11 - CHOIR
9:00 A.M. For the
People of St. Paul’s Parish
APRIL 10 & 11
LECTORS
4:00 P.M. M. Hunt
9:00 A.M. E. White
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
4:00 P.M. L. Kulikowski, B. McGraw,
MA Hunter
9:00 A.M. B. & T. Linke, S. Marin
ALTAR SERVERS
4:00 P.M. T. & K. Wainman, C. Leonard
9:00 A.M. M. White, C. Seely, A. Makowski
Dear Friends;
Easter Sunday is such a special day. There are so many who have
offered themselves and their gifts over the whole of Holy Week. I am
thankful to so many who have worked so hard to make these days
special.
Thank you to:
• Paul, Kate, Jerry, Bob, and Kevin who have worked behind the
scenes making me look like I know what I am doing.
• The servers, lectors, and Eucharistic ministers who helped out at
the liturgies.
• Maureen, Shirley, Tina, Maria and all who made the church look so
clean and pretty
• Socorro, Bob, Diane, and all who helped with the Easter baskets,
Egg Hunt and breakfast.
• Especially Cathy and the choir who provided the beautiful music
for our liturgies.
The mystery of Easter is a mystery that takes time to understand. I
pray you may come to worship again with us in the 50 days of Easter,
10 more days than Lent.
One of my Lenten books was Doers of the Word by Archbishop Timothy
Dolan of NY. Here are his thoughts on Easter.
"Everything in life depends on Easter, doesn't it? Whether or not
you believe in Easter, when Jesus "passed over" from death to life,
is the most pivotal decision one can make.
The answer to that question-do you believe in Easter?-resolves most
of the other nagging questions in life, in the end, what will win?
Death or life?
Despair or Hope?
Hate or Love?
Darkness or Light?
Winter or Spring?
Doubt or Faith?
Nothingness or eternity?
Getting or Giving?
Bullies or nice guys?
Hell or Heaven?
Revenge or mercy?
Snow or sun?
Tears or Laughter?
Isolation or unity?
Tension or tenderness?
It really depends on Easter, doesn't
it?
My wishes for a happy and blessed Easter for you and your loved ones
Fr. Chris
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EASTER SUNDAY. The Risen Christ gives all people a new hope.
It is truly a time for rejoicing. Our efforts with Catholic Relief
Services’ Operation Rice Bowl have also given hope and new chances
to many of our sisters and brothers throughout the
world. Even though our Lenten journey is over, our solidarity with
the poor needs to continue all year long. Visit crs.org to stay
connected with the Church’s work on behalf of those in need around
the world.
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PART-TIME CEMETERY HELP NEEDED. The parish of St. Paul the
Apostle is in need of seasonal help in the care and maintenance of
the cemetery and church grounds. Help needed from April 1- Nov 1.
Hours are flexible. Please send inquiries to Fr. Chris Welch at 346
West Main Street, Hancock NY 13783. Phone number, 607-637-2571.
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WATER. A glorious and lovely custom, the origins of the
Easter bath date back a little more than thousand years, from the
time that large numbers of eastern Europeans first accepted
Christianity and were baptized into the faith.
The custom takes many forms. It can be as sensuous as taking a warm,
perfumed bath by candle light. And it can be as silly as tossing
water balloons on the unsuspecting.
Water is precious to Christians. It reminds us of the rivers of
paradise, the great flood and the Red Sea. In baptism we enter those
waters to be created anew. In baptism we are led safely to freedom.
Baptismal waters are like a tomb. In them we die, are buried and are
raised with Christ. The waters are like a womb. In them we are
reborn.
Throughout Easter time, the 50 days from Easter until Pentecost, on
the feast of the Baptism of the Lord each January and on the actual
anniversary of your own celebration of the first sacrament, remember
and renew your baptism. Ask parents and godparents what they can
recollect about it. What mementoes can you find—your robe, candle or
certificate?
Set a bowl brimming with water on the kitchen table. Morning and
night, take some water on your fingertips and make the sign of the
cross as a pledge of resurrection.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you
have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind. Hebrews 13:16
Last Sunday we offered $1,968.72. Thank you
everyone.
Wednesday, April 7
(Office Closed)
6:30 PM Families Anonymous - DeSerio Center
6:45 PM - Bingo
Thursday, April 8
7:00 PM Catholic Daughters
Friday, April 9
3-4:15 Girl Scouts
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous - Hall
Saturday, April 10
3-3:45 PM - Confessions
5:00 PM - High School Rel Edu.
Sunday, April 11
10:00 AM - Choir Practice
10:00 AM Rel. Rdu. K-8 - Hall
Bingo Group #3: K. Caramore, M. Gales, H.
Morgan, A. Restaino, Fr. Chris Welch
Cleaning Group #1: M. Gales, M.
Dennis, MA Hunter, T. Linke, J Gehrig |
