Our St. Paul logo was designed by fellow parishioner Lori Brechtel, a graphic designer. Lori put great thought and detail into its design. She began by seeking out a symbol of our church that would be readily identifiable to all of our members - the circular, quartered round window on our building.
The yellow, starbust portion represents the light of Christ that blinded Paul, and that light which we show to each other among our congregation, and others. it is "bursting" from the confines of our own church and radiating into the world.
“Mary’s purpose is not only to give birth to Jesus and then disappear into the annals of history.” - Fr. Jeremiah Shryock ... See MoreSee Less
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“By the mystery of this water and wine,” says the priest at every Mass, “may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.” These words have a deep meaning, and understanding it starts with the question: Why does the priest put water into wine? ... See MoreSee Less
Why does the priest put water in the wine at Mass?
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The liturgical gesture (of Jewish origin) of adding water to the wine is primarily practical. However, the accompanying prayer gives it a symbolic meaning.Comment on Facebook
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A few weeks ago, Father celebrated Mass with the Bigdeal Youthgroup. He explained each part of the Mass and gave the students the opportunity to ask questions. ... See MoreSee Less
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"What is true for us in our natural life in this world, is also true regarding our relationship with God: we need a mother to give us life, nurture us and form us." - Fr. Jeremiah Shryock ... See MoreSee Less
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"I hope you didn't take it personally, Father", an embarrassed woman said after Mass, "when my husband walked out during your sermon."
"I did find it rather disconcerting," Father replied.
"It's not a reflection on you Father," insisted the woman. "He's been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child." ... See MoreSee Less
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Catholic counselor Rachael Isaac has some tips for cultivating gratitude while effectively dealing with life’s struggles. “One of the common misconceptions that I come across is, ‘Oh, I should just be grateful,’ meaning I should just be grateful and ignore my struggles,” Isaac says. “But gratitude is not meant to invalidate our struggles. It’s a way to help us gain a better perspective on them.” ... See MoreSee Less
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A Catholic counselor explained how to practice healthy gratitude to effectively deal with challenges in life, even when “feeling grateful” doesn’t come naturally. A Catholic counselor explained ...Comment on Facebook