Saint Paul Newsletter

June 6th - June 13th

Pentecost Sunday

This weekend we celebrate Pentecost, the great feast of the Holy Spirit’s arrival. Like a driving wind and tongues of fire, the Spirit bursts into the room where the apostles and Mary wait in prayer, transforming their fear into boldness and sending them out as courageous witnesses to the risen Christ.

Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church—a joyful explosion of love, power, and unity that crosses all boundaries. St. Paul tells us the Spirit unites us in one Body, giving each of us unique gifts for the work of building up the Church and serving the world.

As Pope Leo XIV said to the college of Cardinals, “It is the Risen Lord, present among us, who protects and guides the Church, and continues to fill her with hope through the love ‘poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us’ (Rom 5:5).” 

As we celebrate this feast, let us open our hearts to the Spirit’s fire, trusting that God’s presence empowers us to be witnesses “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8), carrying Christ’s love into every corner.

Announcements

Saint Paul is building two Columbaria! These long-awaited, wonderful additions to our Saint Joseph Cemetery offer another dignified resting place for our deceased loved ones. They will be located on the grassy flat just outside the church doors by the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine. To get the project underway, we are accepting presale orders and offering the first 30 niches at a 10% discounted rate. Please contact Randy Straight to secure your final resting place and discount today. cemetery@spccnb.org, 252-638-1984, extension 110. (Note: Picture is of the actual columbarium, but set against a conceptual background).

We are so excited for our Parish Picnic on June 29th, the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul! Come spend time with your parish family and meet new people. We'll enjoy food, games, crafts, music, and fellowship! To help us get a count, please RSVP using this link or call Cynthia at 252-638-1984.

We are also looking for musicians to cover 30 minute time slots! Musicians sign up here.

On June 14th, from 9 am - 4 pm in the FLC, we will have an amazing opportunity to experience one full day of Marriage Encounter right here at Saint Paul. God Chose You For Me (GCYFM) focuses on the beauty and power of the Sacrament of Marriage – why you work at your relationship, and the beautiful rewards that are its benefits. We hope you’ll join us because “couples who pray together, stay together”! 

This summer get ready to hit the trails for the ultimate Alaskan Adventure at True North Vacation Bible School July 14-18th from 8am-noon each day in the Saint Paul FLC. Registration will begin in the Narthex this weekend.

We are excited to announce that Diocese of Raleigh seminarian, Tom Rees, will be with us for the summer. Today is his first day at Saint Paul. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!

Tom’s home parish is the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh. He enjoys weightlifting, rowing, video games, coding, reading, walking, pickleball, and biking. His favorite Bible verse is "But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart." - Luke 2:19 (RSV). His favorite saint is St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

We are excited to get to know Tom this summer! Please keep him in your prayers!

Calling all 7th–12th graders—get ready for a summer of faith, fun, and food with SPY (St. Paul Youth)!

🗓 Sunday Nights | 5:30–7:30 PM

Each week features games, meaningful discussions, and dinner with friends.

Bring a friend—or three! Everyone's welcome.

🍽 RSVP using the link so we have enough food!

(But don’t worry—if you forget, still come! There’s always room for one more.)

⭐️ Special Event: End-of-Summer Lock-In!

📍 Drop-off: Friday, August 2nd after the 5 PM Mass

📍 Pick-up: Saturday, August 3rd at 7 AM

A full night of games, prayer, snacks, and unforgettable memories.

Come hungry—for food, faith, and fun!

We can’t wait to see you this summer at SPY!

Our parish is seeking new volunteers to join the Tobit Ministry, a beautiful and compassionate outreach that supports families in their time of grief. Volunteers meet with family members to help them select appropriate Scripture readings, music, and other elements of the funeral liturgy. They also provide compassionate support, helping ensure the family feels the comfort of our parish community and the hope of Christ’s resurrection.

If you feel called to this ministry or would like to learn more, please contact Cynthia White at 252-638-1984 or cynthia@spccnb.org or stop by the parish office.

Join us for the next Faith Connection Meeting on Thursday, June 19th at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Catholic Church for an inspiring and informative presentation by Fr. Steven Costello, Parochial Administrator.



Fr. Steven will present a talk titled “The First ‘American’ Pope: Leo XIV, Pope of the Ordinary People.”  

All are welcome! Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member. Come enjoy fellowship, a thought-provoking presentation, and refreshments. Admission is free, and no registration is required.

Reminders & Notes

Pray for our Youth

Please sign up to pray a Rosary for our youth summer trips! Our goal is 1500 total! The signup sheet is in the Narthex by the Youth Bulletin Board. 

Update Your Information

We will be updating our parishioner records this summer and would love to ensure that your information is correct. Please provide your latest information through this simple online form!

Change to Wednesday Mass Schedule

Beginning June 11th, Wednesday morning Mass will be at 8 a.m. through the summer.

In Memoriam

Paul Reinhard's funeral was on June 3rd.

David "Pete" Moffat had a funeral at Saint Paul on June 5th.

John Groschan will have a graveside funeral at Saint Paul on June 13th at 2 p.m.

John Skinner will have a funeral Mass at Saint Paul on June 19th at 11 a.m.

Frances Eaves passed away on May 31st.



Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Diocesan Events

Project Rachel

Have you or someone you know had an abortion? There is always hope for healing! Come experience the love of Jesus Christ at a confidential Project Rachel weekend retreat. This retreat for both men and women is June 6th-8th, in the Raleigh area. For more information or to register for the retreat, email project.rachel@raldioc.org or call (919) 852-1021 or visit rachelnc.org.

Summer Schola

Dive into classic philosophy and literature with Honors College faculty, enjoy the great outdoors, and experience the culture and recreation of Charlotte, North Carolina. For sophomores and older, embark on a week-long journey filled with discovery, friendship, and joy. Schola 2025 will be held July 6-12 at Belmont Abbey College. Learn more at www.bac.edu/schola.

Quo Vadis

High school guys — are you ready for an adventure that could change your life?

Join us July 21–24, 2025 at Camp Dixie (373 Bladen Union Church Rd) for the Quo Vadis Retreat! This retreat is designed for young men who want to grow closer to God and explore His call for their lives. Register now -->

https://ncpriest.org/events/quo-vadis-2025/

Encounter Ministries: School of Identity Weekend

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Cary is hosting the Encounter Ministries School of Identity on June 27–28. This dynamic 2-day weekend event, rooted in Catholic teaching, is designed to help participants grow in their identity as beloved sons and daughters of God.

Dates: Friday, June 27 (5:30–8:45 PM) & Saturday, June 28 (8:45 AM–10:00 PM)

Location: St. Michael the Archangel Parish Center, 800 High House Rd, Cary, NC

Presenters: Kevin Bailey and Gilbert Rodriguez

Register: https://encounterministries.regfox.com/school-of-identity-cary-nc

More Info: https://encounterministries.us/encounter-school-of-identity/

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness

Fr. John De Guzman

What a joy to have Fr. John De Guzman visit with us before he officially joins us as Parochial Vicar this summer. On Wednesday, Fr. John delivered a beautiful homily at the school Mass on the importance of "knowing Jesus," not just knowing about Jesus. After Mass Fr. John spent time chatting with parishioners and visiting with the students at the school. Fr. John will be a huge asset to further bolster the Catholic culture at St. Paul, and will do so with his characteristic thoughtfulness, youthfulness and enthusiasm! We are looking forward to welcoming him soon!