St. Paul Catholic Church

THE GIFT OF PEACE

    “There arose no little dissension and debate.” Did that happen at work this week? Most of us can recall run-ins with coworkers, even with the boss. Did it happen while socializing with friends? Go easy on politics, religion . . . even sports. At home? Even the most peaceful household experiences a little “give and take” now and then. So where was it that “there arose no little dissension and debate”? That tumultuous conflict occurred among our first Christian ancestors, disrupting the community life of the early church. But today’s Acts of the Apostles shows how beautifully the Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus in today’s Gospel, helped the church achieve a grace-filled resolution. What evolved was that “reconciled diversity,” often encouraged by Pope Francis and even envisioned in today’s Revelation passage; and a wondrous experience of Jesus’ promised Gospel gift: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

The annual St Paul Respect Life Rummage sale is coming soon! 

The sale dates are Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8th.              Sale time: 7am to 1pm both days

           Location: St Paul Parish Center, entrance is off the lower parking lot on the far right side of the campus. 

Please bring your relatives and friends.
   All those we help thank you in advance!

The Parish Office is open
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Closed 12:15-1:00 for lunch.