Back in the Swing!

We are getting back in the swing of things:

• Religious Ed begins this weekend — September 10th
  • Sunday mornings @ 9:15-10:15am in the Family Life Center
    • Ages 3 yrs — 6th grade (stop at the front if your child isn't registered)
    • Adults in the Lounge (no registration — all are welcome)
  • Wednesday evenings @ 6:00-8:30pm in the Family Life Center
    • Big Deal Youth Group
    • 7th — 12th grade
  • 2017-18 Class Schedule.pdf
  • Parent Handbook.pdf
• St. Paul Youth Band cranking up — Rehearsals begin September 10th @ 5:00-6:30pm
  • We need more singers and instruments; no formal training or prior experience needed!
  • See the Schedule here
  • Stop by this Sunday and give it a try!
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose — Wednesday, September 20th after 6:00 pm Mass
  • Join us to pray the Rosary led by our Knights of Columbus
  • Honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Part of a traveling tour of the Silver Rose

• Altar Server Training — Sunday, September 24th @ 2:00pm
  • Boys & girls in grades 3rd-12th grade are encouraged to join this Ministry
  • Assist Fr. Gerry on the Altar during Mass
  • Training consists of all the procedures
  • New Servers are scheduled with experienced Servers for their first months to allow them practice and assistance
• RCIA / Discovering Christ begins September 12th
  • RCIA = Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a weekly experience of instruction, reflection and prayer gaining an appreciation for the love of God, the Liturgy and principles of the Catholic Faith. 
  • Non-Catholics & Catholics are invited to join us for the Period of Inquiry which includes the 7-week Discovering Christ Series — no commitment to join the Catholic Church.
  • Meets on Tuesday evenings @ 6:30 pm – 8:00pm
  • "Getting Acquainted" & "Tour of the church" are the first two sessions; Discovering Christ begins Sept 26
  • Read about it and see our ad in the August 16th edition of the Rankin County News &  the Weekly Leader
  • See St. Paul parishioner testimonials
  • Explore topics such as: 
    1. Why Does Jesus Matter?
    2. What Does Jesus Want Us To Know?
    3. Why Do We Need a Savior?
    4. Why Is the Resurrection Important?

  • What Is the Meaning of Life? (View a preview of Talk 1.)
  • Register online today!
• Second Collections — Make checks payable to St. Paul Catholic Church
  • September 9/10 = Catholic Extension Society
  • September 16/17 = Hurricane Harvey Relief