ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
202 East Washington Street Greencastle, Indiana 46135

PARISH REGISTRATION:           Please stop at the Parish Office to fill out a registration card and receive parish information.  Cards are also available in the Church literature rack in the Narthex.  A member of our Welcoming committee will contact new members to help you feel at home here at St. Paul’s.

PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF YOUR ADDRESS CHANGES
Deadline for Bulletin material - 12 noon Wednesday

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FROM FATHER STEVE:

            Each Lent we are invited to prepare ourselves by penance for the renewal of our baptismal promises at Easter.  In past years, my “penance” has often consisted of fasting, additional prayer, spiritual reading, and almsgiving.  This Lent I am taking on the additional penance of my physical injuries (with the limitations and the changes in life they impose).  You parishioners are also faced with this new penance.  I thank you for embracing it.  Together, we will pass from “death to Life.” 

            “Ice and snow, bless the lord.”  These words of praise are included in a canticle found in the Book of Daniel (Dn. 3:70).  I suspect these words of praise were far from the thoughts of the many volunteers who chopped their way through the ice and snow on the parish grounds this past Saturday and Sunday.  Their labor of love made for a safer passage for all parishioners as they came to Mass.        Thanks, y’all.

            We continue to benefit from the services of our visiting priests.  I want to thank Fr. Don Buchanan who celebrated the Masses last weekend, and Fr. Joe Kern who was here Ash Wednesday and also presided at the Funeral Mass on Thursday.

            While I loss ten pounds due to the car accident, I am gaining strength and I am less tired as the days go on.  I am convinced that your many prayers have sustained me.  I also draw strength from the countless cards sent by parishioners, DePauw Students and the men at the State prison.  While I cannot respond to each of you personally, please know of my heartfelt gratitude. 

Father Steve

Cards can still be sent to:

Fr. Stephen Jarrell

 202 E. Washington St.

Greencastle,, IN 46135

*** There is a basket in the narthex for your cards which will now be delivered daily.

NEXT WEEKEND:

          SECOND COLLECTION

Please consider supporting the Black and Native American Missions financially and/or prayerfully.

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During the winter months the Mommies Group of St. Paul Church will meet the second Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Narthex.  Please feel free to bring your lunch.  All care providers are welcome, not just moms.

Watch This Space for Venture Scouting

LENTEN SOUP

                Sign ups are in the Narthex.  We will need 4 families each Friday evening during Lent to help prepare and serve the soup meals.  Please consider helping for one of the Fridays during Lent.  Any questions please contact Paulette.

ST. ELIZABETH - COLEMAN

Pregnancy & Adoption Services

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

2007 Women’s Forum featuring Paula Parker-Sawyers of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will inspire you to think about the importance of service and its impact on strangers, neighbors and the world.  $35 per person ~ www.StElizabeths.org or 317.787.3412.

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.

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.

Vera Bradley Bingo

                Thursday, March 1, at the Moran Family Life Center on the campus of Saint Patrick Church.  The building is located on the corner of 18^th and Oak.  Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the Bingo will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Advance tickets are on sale for $20.00, which covers the cost of all games.  Extra cards are $5.00 each.  Door prizes will be given away.  Carpenter’s tools will be offered on featured games.  This Bingo is for the benefit of the students at John Paul II Catholic High.

An Evening of Celtic Prayer – March 13   7:00 p.m.

                Before the festive celebration of St. Patrick’s Day consider taking some quiet time to spend with the Celtic saints.  This event is sponsored by the Deanery Adult Education Committee and will be held in the Gregorian Room of St. Joseph University Parish.

“A De Vinci Code Conversation” 

                        with Fr. Bernie LaMontagne

                March 15                              7:00 p.m.

                St. Benedict Parish             Hellmann Hall

                                For information call 812.232.8421

What Does The Cross            &        

            The Passion Really Mean?

St. Joseph University Parish invites everyone to a discussion of a DVD presentation by Ronald Rolheiser, OMI at 7:00 p.m. on the Thursdays during Lent & the Easter season.  Contact 812.232.8400 for details.

NEXT

WEEKEND

COLLECTION for

Putnam County Food Pantry at the Senior Center.  They distribute your food donations to those in the community that are in need. 

The need in Putnam County is much greater than one would expect.                      Needed items:  Soups, Stews, canned meat, peanut butter, crackers, toilet paper, cereals, especially those add hot water, pasta all kinds as well as sauce, canned fruit.

ALSO, BRING IN YOUR OLD GLASSES & HEARING AIDS