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Saint Paul Newsletter
May 16th - 23rd
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“There is only one thing to do here below: to love Jesus, to win souls for Him so that He may be loved.” – St. Thérèse of Lisieux
In his first homily, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the Church's Mission of evangelization. "This is the world entrusted to us, the world in which...we are called to witness to the joyful faith in Christ the Savior...It is essential to do so first and foremost in our personal relationship with Him, in our daily commitment to conversion. Then, to do so as a Church, experiencing together our fidelity to the Lord and bringing the Good News to all."
On this 5th Sunday of Easter, we are again reminded that the Christian life is about knowing Christ and revealing him to the world. In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas boldly declare their mission: “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” In Sunday's reading, we see them living out that mission. Despite rejection and persecution, they do not waver because their mission is based in their love for the one who sent them! Like Paul and Barnabas, we too are called to a personal relationship with Jesus and to the mission of bringing the Good News to everyone!
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RESERVE YOUR ETERNAL RESTING PLACE TODAY
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).
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Calling all 7th - 12th Graders!
Join us for a fun night of dinner and Capture the Flag on the Church Grounds. Bring a towel. Contact: Marylindseyym@spccnb.org
| | | | Sign up for Marriage Encounter at Saint Paul | 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”! | | True North Vacation Bible School | |
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 June 7th & 8th.
| | Jubilee Year 2025 Pilgrimage to Wilmington | |
Join us for a pilgrimage to St. Mary Basilica in Wilmington on June 13th. "This Jubilee is an opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ” and “spend more time in prayer and in the company of our fellow pilgrims as we walk together on this journey of Hope.” - Bishop Luis Zarama.
The Basilica of Saint Mary in Wilmington has been designated as an official pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Raleigh for the Jubilee Year. Registration is required.
| | Registration extended through Sunday! Join us for an Eastern North Carolina Young Adult Catholic Speed Dating Event: A Night in Rome. This event is for ages 21-35. The Dress code is semi-formal and refreshments will be provided. The event will take place on May 31, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Saint Paul. Please register online by May 11. Online Registration is required to attend. | |
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Knights of Columbus Great Yard Sale
June 5, 6, and 7 from 8:00am to 12:00 Noon
Knights of Columbus warehouse facilities and Hall, 1125 Pine Tree Drive, New Bern
Parish Feast Day Picnic Celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, at our Parish picnic on June 29th!
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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.
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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!
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Knights Yard Sale
The Knights of Columbus need volunteers to help stock the warehouse on Pine Tree Dr. The times are Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am to 12pm. We appreciate any amount of time the volunteers can give us.
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Please pray for the eternal rest of Gladys Frankson.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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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.
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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.
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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/
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FORMED for Mission: The Great Commission
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down for a weekly show on evangelization and mission. “Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize” (Evangelii nuntiandi, 14). We pray that these discussions may help all the faithful be further conformed to Christ and become powerful evangelists in the world today.
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Every Christian is called to go into the world and make disciples. But how do we actually do this?
Today, Fr. Mike tells us that before we can live out the mission of the Church, one thing is needed: a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church. Without this relationship, our missionary efforts simply become another well-meaning chore or good deed. Our relationship with Christ gives our works meaning and purpose. It is vital, then, that our missionary identity be rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus and his Church.
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Regina coeli, laetare, alleluia.
Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia.
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia.
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
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