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:

            The Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.”  In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “My sheep hear my voice.”  (Jn.10:27).  Yet, how often are we distracted from really hearing, really listening?  That includes priests.

                This weekend we are invited you to contribute to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which supports U.S. parishes that are struggling financially.  Thanks for helping.

            Two of our parishioners were called to their eternal reward this past week—Duane Daniels (husband of Margaret), and Raymond Little (husband of Patricia).  I know you join me in offering support to their spouses and families during this time of loss.  And let us pray for our departed.

            Last Wednesday Steven Madary was baptized into our Catholic faith family.  Steven is presently serving time at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.  We congratulate Steven as he makes this important commitment to the Lord.

            I received good news from my orthopedic surgeon on April 18. I can begin to place “full” weight on my injured foot!  Presently, I am doing physical therapy to strengthen my foot, improve my balance, and to wean me from my walker. 

            An Easter thought:  “Christians are called to leave behind, in the tomb of Jesus Christ, all that belongs to the brokenness and incompleteness of the present world.  It is time, in the power of the Spirit, to take up our proper role, our fully human role, as agents, heralds, and stewards of the new day that is dawning.  That, quite simply, is what it means to be Christian:  to follow Jesus Christ into the new world, God’s new world, which he has thrown open before us.”  

Fr. Steve

                        LADIES GUILD - SCHOLARSHIP

                                High School seniors you may pick up an application for the St. Paul Ladies Guild Scholarship at the church office.  See Betty 

                                Your applications are due on May 28th, 2007.

Suggestions Wanted:

            The Adult Cathecatical Team would like input from the parish on subject matter and speakers for the upcoming Theology Night Out sessions.  Please place your suggestions in an envelope and place in the collection marked Theology Night Out or turn in at the office.

Attention 2007 Grads

            If YOU are/or YOU are a parent of a High school or College graduate this year please call the office with the graduates name and school of graduation by April 30.  We will recognize the students at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 20^th.

-Maria Wilhelm age 18 wishes to study in USA for 2007-08 school year. She lives in a Catholic rectory in southern Bavaria, Germany with her brother and mother who is a Catholic Theologian.  If you can host Maria please call Theresa Robbins at 765-653-0626.

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REMINDER:  The Lenten Mission Boxes for the Holy Childhood Association are due at this time.  Thank you for your generosity.

NEXT WEEKEND FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE PUTNAM COUNTY FOOD PANTRY

The Food Pantry is most appreciative of the generosity of the parishioners at St. Paul’s.  ST. PAUL is the most generous church in the county.  Many families are served because of your donations.  School will soon be out and the need is greater in the summertime with children home.

BISHOP BRUTE’ DAYS

                Bishop Brute Days is a retreat for young men, ages 13-17 who are seeking to grow closer to Christ, and who may be open to the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood.  The date is June 13-16, 2007 at Bradford Woods Retreat Center in Martinsville, IN.  Registration costs for the retreat is $40.

                The retreat will give young men the opportunity to spend three days with the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis participating in outdoor activities and learning about prayer, service, scripture, the sacraments, and the awesome gift of our Catholic Faith.  Please contact Fr. Bob Robeson, Rector of the Bishop Brute’ College Seminary at 317.955.6126.

In your pews THIS weekend….  Envelopes for second collection for Catholic Home Missions There are many places in America, Appalachia, the Deep South, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountain States, where the Catholic church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith.  Please be as generous as possible [28^th/29^th ]next weekend..

SEA  -  Searching for Encouragement & Acceptance

An eight-week grief support program for anyone suffering through the death of one they love will begin Thursday, May 3, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral Center at 2931 Ohio Blvd. Terre Haute.  Registration requested by Tuesday, May 1^st.  Contact Sue at 812.232.8400 or sue@thdeanery.org.

St. Joseph University Parish Spring Social Sweepstakes Friday, May 11 at Idle Creek Banquet Center.  Social Hour and Silent Auction begins at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:45.  Tickets for the $10,000. sweepstakes are $100.00, which includes the cost of dinner.  You may purchase additional tickets for $25.00.  Contact 812.299.4404 or 812.299.1412.

MAY CROWNING

                Annunciation Parish, Brazil invites everyone to a special Mass honoring our Blessed Mother at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1^st.  After mass, everyone will process with flowers to honor Mary.  The children will have a special role.  Refreshments will be served in the parish Center after the service. 

SENIOR CITIZENS

                If you haven’t registered for the May 3 Mass & Luncheon, contact the Deanery Center to see if space is available for the luncheon.  There is always room in the Church. Call 812.232.8400 for reservations.

Mark Your Calendars…….Tuesday, May 15, at St. Benedict Parish……Longaberger Basket –Vera Bradley Bingo…..

More information to follow…..812.299.4985