Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Don’t forget to keep praying that St. Paul Novena! Even though I am out of town, I am praying it with you! Synod on Synodality: Communion, Participation, Mission We continue our discussion as we prepare for the Synodal Listening Session to be held at St. Paul. Dates are forthcoming but will be later February and into March. One may ask why all this preparation time? Well, I want people to know what it is we are trying to accomplish in the sessions.

Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy Feast Day! While the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul is January 25, our parish celebrates its patronal feast this weekend so that as many people as possible can be present to thank God for our patron, our parish, and all parishioners who continue to fulfill our mission of Forming Disciples in Christ in Community and Proclaiming the Gospel! To honor our feast day and also show our devotion to the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, we will have adoration and Solemn Benediction following all Masses this weekend. To further honor our feast, this year we have something new - a St. Paul Parish Novena.

Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our Patronal Feast Day Our parish celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, January 25, as our feast day. Since it is our parish feast, the celebration is moved to the nearest Sunday, which will be next Sunday January 23. That is also our annual parish Eucharistic Devotions, so we will have time of adoration and Benediction after the Masses.

Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Merry Christmas! Don’t stop saying Merry Christmas for we are still in the Christmas season! Maybe even throw in a “Happy Epiphanytide!” to people in the checkout line? I grant that one might get you a few looks, but don’t be afraid to continue sharing the joy of the season as Christ the Savior is revealed to us.

Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Merry Christmas! And Happy Feast of the Epiphany! Don’t stop saying Merry Christmas for we are still in the Christmas season! Maybe even throw in a “Happy Epiphany” to people in the checkout line? Don’t be afraid to continue sharing the joy of the season as Christ the Savior is revealed to us.