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FROM FATHER STEVE

                Today the Christmas Season draws to a close with the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Light figures prominently in the liturgy. In today’s first reading (Is. 60), we are invited to “Rise up in splendor for your light has come.” And in today’s gospel (Mt. 2), Magi from the East are led by a star to Christ the Light. The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the wonderful gift that we Gentiles are coheirs with the Jews in the promise of Christ. If we are co-heirs, we are also co-partners in the mission to bring Christ’s Light to our world. What part of your world needs that light now?

            Many of the DePauw students have returned to campus for the Winter Term. We welcome them back to St. Paul’s—their spiritual home away from home.

            Cynthia Dewes, Bill Dory, Ken Heeke, Steve Mader, and Mary Williams have graciously volunteered to serve on our Case Development Committee. I am meeting with them this month to develop our “Case” for our upcoming capital campaign. I thank them for serving our parish in this way. And I invite all parishioners to pray for us and for the success of our campaign.

            Please note that the 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass resumes today. Also, the DePauw student Mass, usually held on the second Sunday of the month, will not be held this month of January.

            A Catholic Education Study is presently underway for the parishes of the Terre Haute Deanery. As a part of the study, parishioners will be asked to complete a questionnaire about Catholic Education. We will be conducting the survey over two weekends this month: January 13 and 14, and January 20 and 21.

            Epiphany: “God decreed that all nations should be saved in Christ…This came to be fulfilled, as we know, from the time when the star beckoned the three wise men out of their distant country and led them to recognize and adore the King of heaven and earth. The obedience of the star calls us to imitate its humble service: to be servants, as best we can, of the grace that invites all people to find Christ.” (St. Leo the Great)

                                                                                    Father Steve

Father Steve’s emergency only number is 720-1254.

Father Steve is away on Mondays.

Miss a Sunday homily? Check the parish web page:

 www.stpaul-greencastle.com

There are STILL NUTS at the kitchen window as well as cutlery and cookbooks    for sale.

St. Paul will participate in a Catholic Education Study Survey for the Terre Haute Deanery at all Masses on the weekends of January 13/14 and January 20/21.  This survey will take place at all the parishes in the T.H. Deanery during the month of January.

All parishioners are invited to a Focus Group Study on Catholic Education for the Terre Haute Deanery on Thursday, January 11^th from 7-8:30 p.m. Annunciation parish in Brazil is hosting this study and will serve a light supper at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting.  Please RSVP to Paulette.

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THANK YOU

V O L U N T E E R S

                Thanks to “YOU” for lending your Time in this busy Christmas season.  You made the celebrations of Mass a wonderful experience for all in attendance

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&     THEOLOGY NIGHT OUT

                Join us at our next Theology Night Out on January 25, 2007.  The speaker will be Sr. Anne Casper.  She will do a first person narrative of St. Theodora Guerin.  The pitch-in supper will be from 6-6:45 p.m. and the presentation will be from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.  Bring a vegetable, salad, or dessert and table service.  Fried chicken, baked ham and drinks will be provided.  Babysitting will also be provided.

For those of you still wanting snow.  This may be it    →  →

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CATHOLIC ADULT FELLOWSHIP

                Every Tuesday night from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Pat’s rectory living room CAF meets.  CAF is open to members of ALL parishes and ALL adults, married and single.  Newcomers are always welcome.  More info call 812.533.3219.

HISPANIC PRAYER GROUP

                The group meets at St. Margaret Mary every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. in the parish center for rosary, prayers and fellowship.  All are invited to attend.

COMING IN …..JANUARY:

                The Terre Haute Deanery Adult Ministries Committee presents:                “FACES OF FAITH” The American Saints ~ Learning & Living Their Legacy  Thursday, January 11, 18, 25, & February 1, 7:00 p.m. St. Margaret Mary

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER

                Be a part of our welcoming staff community in a beautiful outdoor setting.             The Archdiocesan residential summer camp located in Brown County, Indiana, is now hiring the Summer Camp Staff.  They serve campers aged 7 to 18 in various programs.  Extensive training provided starting May 26, 2007.  For an application and more information call Angi Sullivan at 1.888.988.2839, ext. 25 or e-mail angi@campranchoframasa.org.  Also needed are registered nurses for the summer camp experience.  Call Mary Beth toll free at 1.888.988.2839 ext 26 or e-mail Marybeth@campranchoframasa.org. 

Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot  Thursday, January 11, at 5:00 p.m.  Etling (Ryves Hall) 14^th & Locust Street, Terre Haute

Open to any boy or girl between the ages of 10-14.

For more information call Larry Coz 812.877.0935.

Virtus Training  -  The next Virtus training session will be Saturday, January 27^th at 9:30 am in the DJV Room, St. Joseph University Parish Hall.  Anyone who works with children (employed or volunteer) is required to attend a training session.

Grief Support Group  -  An eight week grief support for anyone mourning the loss of one they love will begin Monday, January 29^th at 6:30 p.m. at the Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral Center.  For more information contact 812.877.6296.

THERE IS SOMETHING NEW IN 2007  - 

Come and meet new friends at our first gathering! 

Terre Haute Deanery Single’s Game Night

Saturday, January 27^th at 7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Family Center

For more info contact 812.232.8400