Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” - Luke 12:49

Persevere in running the race.

Faithful disciples of the Lord Jesus will face opposition for living the truth and values of God’s kingdom. When confronted, we must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and persevere in running the race.

It's that wonderful time of year again. Schools open their doors and welcome your children!

Don't forget God! He loves to have your children learn more about Him!

Register for classes, each Sunday in August, after the 10:00 Mass, in the new parish office. We have classes for PreK 3 up to 7th grade on Sundays, and our Confirmation class, for 8th grade and up, meets on Wednesday evenings (this is their second year of preparation).

If your child hasn't registered before, you will need to bring their Baptismal certificate.

Classes will begin soon, so please, register!

NEWS! During the 10:00am Masses, we have a special children's Liturgy of the Word in the parish hall. They learn about the same Gospel that you are hearing in the church and have a homily that is suitable for their age. No registration necessary, just come to the Mass. Father will let the children know when to come up to him for a blessing, before they leave the church for the hall. They'll be back in church before the Offertory collection. It is called 'Children Celebrate', it will begin the last Sunday in August! See you in church!

Terry Walters, DRE
(305) 289-0636 Option#5
[email protected]

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15th

Doctrine of the Assumption

Because of Mary’s participation in the Incarnation of Christ, she was honored as a unique member of the Church. Just as Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple (1 Kings 8:17-21), Mary, as the Ark of the New Covenant, was brought to heaven to dwell where Christ is.

Though the Assumption of Mary is not documented in the New Testament, it is expounded in Section 966 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:

Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son’s Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians: In giving birth you kept your virginity; in your Dormition you did not leave the world, O Mother of God, but were joined to the source of Life. You conceived the living God and, by your prayers, will deliver our souls from death.

The Assumption is also affirmed by Pope Pius XII in his apostolic letter Munificentissimus Deus:

Now God has willed that the Blessed Virgin Mary should be exempted from this general rule [death]. She, by an entirely unique privilege, completely overcame sin by her Immaculate Conception, and as a result she was not subject to the law of remaining in the corruption of the grave, and she did not have to wait until the end of time for the redemption of her body.

Source: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church through receiving Baptism, Confirmation and Communion or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact the Parish Office or Carmen Kelley at [email protected]

Baptism and Confirmation Sponsors
(God Parents) per Canon Law

There have been questions about what is required to be a Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor. The information below is from the Code of Canon law.

Title I Baptism

CHAPTER IV. SPONSORS

• Can. 872 Insofar as possible, a person to be baptized is to be given a sponsor who assists an adult in Christian initiation or together with the parents presents an infant for baptism. A sponsor also helps the baptized person to lead a Christian life in keeping with baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations inherent in it.
• Can. 873 There is to be only one male sponsor or one female sponsor or one of each.
• Can. 874 §1. To be permitted to take on the function of sponsor a person must:
  1. be designated by the one to be baptized, by the parents or the person who takes their place, or in their absence by the pastor or minister and have the aptitude and intention of fulfilling this function.
  2. have completed the sixteenth year of age, unless the diocesan bishop has established another age, or the pastor or minister has granted an exception for a just cause.
  3. be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist and who leads a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on.
  4. not be bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared.
  5. not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized.
• §2. A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community is not to participate except together with a Catholic sponsor and then only as a witness of the baptism.

Title II The Sacrament of Confirmation

CHAPTER IV. SPONSORS

• Can. 892 Insofar as possible, there is to be a sponsor for the person to be confirmed; the sponsor is to take care that the confirmed person behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations inherent in this sacrament.
• Can. 893 §1. To perform the function of sponsor, a person must fulfill the conditions mentioned in can. 874.
• §2. It is desirable to choose as to sponsor the one who undertook the same function in baptism.

Source: Book of Canon Law, Book IV. Function of the Church.

New Day and Time: Wednesday mornings at 10:00am in the Parish Hall.

All are invited. No sign-up necessary. No cost. Bring your Bible.

For more information, call Jean Tarlton: (305) 833-7477.

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Ministries at San Pablo

If you are interested in more fully in the participating in the Liturgy at San Pablo, please speak to Father Bartos or contact Marianne Benvenuti at the office. Ministries at San Pablo include: Altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Lectors, Music Ministers, Altar Linens and Altar Flowers & Decorations.

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San Pablo has job openings for two staff positions:

• Receptionist/Secretary: Provides operational and clerical support in the parish office to the Pastor and staff of San Pablo Catholic Church. The position is permanent part-time at 30-35 hours per week. Office hours are 9:00a.m. to 3:00pm. Monday through Friday.
• Director of Plant Operations: Responsible for planning, directing and/or coordinating the operations, maintenance, administration, improvement, traffic and security of the grounds, facilities, and related equipment of all properties of San Pablo Catholic Church. The position is salaried at 40+ hours per week.

If you have any interest or know of anyone who might be interested in either of these positions, please email Marianne Benvenuti, Office Manager at [email protected] or call (305) 289-0636, Option 4.

If you can help cover the office on Wednesdays, please call the office: (305) 289-0636, Option 4.

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August 1st, 2022
Offertory	$2,385
Maintenance & Development	$1,048
Field Rent	$1,000
Seminary Burse Collection	$150
Devotional Candles	$140
Mass Intentions	$45
Poor Box	$535
WeShare Electronic Giving	$690
Total Received	$5,993
Average Weekly Expenses:	$9,491

Thank you for your generosity!

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Envelopes are now available in the pews and in the back of the church.

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Be Aware of Scammers

If you receive text messages or emails from “clergy” including Father Bartos, asking for gifts of any kind, especially those of financial nature, please know that they are scammers. Clergy would not ask for donations through those channels.

You can report the scam to Florida’s Consumer Protection Division, by visiting www.myfloridalegal.com or by calling the Fraud Hotline, 1-866-966-7226.

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If you would like to add a name to the Sicklist, or if there has been a change in status of the sick person, either from healing or passing away, please contact the Parish Office and include your name, phone number and/or email address and identify the names of those you requested.

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When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge or embrace forgiveness and move forward.

Reflecting on hurt and how to forgive

Who hasn't been hurt by the actions or words of another?

Perhaps a parent constantly criticized you growing up, a colleague sabotaged a project or your partner had an affair. Or maybe you've had a traumatic experience, such as being physically or emotionally abused by someone close to you.

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Thank you for your generous contributions and pledges to the 2022 Archbishop’s Charities and Development (ABCD) and for embracing the call to make God present in your everyday life. Thanks to your generosity, San Pablo has reached our 2022 ABCD goal. On behalf of all those who are served through the ABCD, thank you. God bless you and your families always.

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