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 month of May brings special devotion to Mary.  A May Crowning will be held today (May 6) at St. Paul’s at 9:30 a.m.  If you pray the rosary, consider reflecting on the Glorious Mysteries celebrated during this Easter Season.

            You have probably heard that I reached the grand “old” age of 60 on May 4th!  Thanks to all of you who sent birthday wishes.  Someone sent this message pertaining to my recovery, but I also thought it most suitable for a birthday:  “Each new day is a gift from God.  So remember, whether it’s a good day or a bad day, it’s always a God-loves-you day!

            I have some more good health news.  Last Monday I visited by spinal-column injury doctor for the final time.  He has placed me on a four-week physical therapy regimen to strengthen my back and stomach muscles (I’m having so much fun with those exercises!).  Also, my injured foot/leg continues to get stronger and I am doing a limited amount of walking and climbing steps.

            In last week’s bulletin, we offered a clarification regarding the building project for our capital campaign.  Last December Eric Atkins visited our parish to survey our buildings (Eric is the Director of Management Services for the Archdiocese).

            “Into Great Silence” is an award-winning film about the monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery, the head monastery of the Carthusian order, high in the French Alps.  This is not an ordinary documentary film, concerned with the transmission of information.  Rather, one is given a spiritual voyage into the inner meaning of monastic life and, if one is open to it, an experience of the inner peace and freedom that comes from God.  So, to watch this film receptively can be a transforming experience.  “Into Great Silence” is now playing at various locations around the country and is slated for a DVD release in the Fall.

Father 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.

THIS IS ONE OF THE PROJECTS THE LADIES GUILD RUMMAGE SALE SUPPORTS……The Ladies grossed $1,548.00 on last week’s sale.

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 ASAP.  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.

The Mommies Group welcomes the newest member ¯¯¯

Kaitlyn Madison Welker born Sunday, April 22^nd.  Congratulations to the Welker family

LADIES GUILD

Monday, May 07, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

Sharon Black and Annette Handy from the Putnam County Hospital will present a talk on “Diabetics and Diet” to the Ladies Guild of St. Paul in the narthex.  The meeting will be followed by a pitch-in luncheon.  All ladies are welcome to come join us. 

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.

LOOKING FOR ADULTS TO PLAY THE KEYBOARD AT MASS – Call Jill Dombrowski @ 653.9411 for information.

:  The families of Little and Daniel for the wonderful funeral meal provided their families.

                Also, thanks to the Funeral committee and all the great cooks who prepared the delicious food.

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   

St. Benedict Longaberger Basket –Vera Bradley Bingo…..

Tuesday, May 15^th   6:00 p.m.

 doors open 5:00 pm

VFW  at  12^th & Mulberry

Cost:  20 games $20.00   Refreshments & Raffle

More information to follow…..812.299.4985

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

Monday, May 28, 11:00 a.m. Calvary Cemetery

Terre Haute, IN