We thank those who already stepped up in signing up for this Sponsorship Program. May God bless you and your families.
If this gift in kind program interests you, please contact the parish office during regular business hours for more information.
All CFF classes will soon be in person. Just wait for the announcement from the diocese, the county and the State.
Our Catechumens and Candidates are very close to their big day. We pray for them that the Spirit would always guide them through the process. We wish them luck and patience.
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Old Business
Shirley’s Retirement
Ja’net reported that Shirley decided not to have a retirement party. Shirley advised that it’s been too long since her retirement. Proposal was to have a Mass and small luncheon for her. Phil suggested we present her a gift card and plaque in lieu of retirement party. Ja’net will make one more attempt to contact Shirley to present her the gift and plaque. We did make a concerted effort to arrange a retirement ceremony and party for Shirley. Because of COVID-19 and the hot weather the retirement party was post- poned to a later date.
Livestream Camera Project
Father Joyle presented a report that shows donations of $6,892.00 and expenses of $4,297.76. The remaining balance of $2,594.24 will be used to purchase a new laptop that will be dedicated to operating the livestream cameras and equipment. The current desktop computer being used must be brought over from the Parish Office for all the masses each weekend.
The desktop computer from the office does provide the computing power needed to operate the livestream cameras and equipment efficiently. Yet we need a new computer that will be only dedicated for livestreaming. In addition, the funds will be used to purchase a new projector for the hall. The current projector is unable to project the necessary brightness/lumens for a clearer video.
Ja’net inquired about using the new livestream equipment for virtual funer- al services via ZOOM. Father Joyle stated that we are using OBS and YouTube for livestreaming funeral masses.
CFF and RCIA Report:
Sister Beth was excused. She provided Father Joyle a copy of the CFF Comparative Report, Catechetical Year 2020-2021. Father shared it with the council. There are 127 English students and 78 Spanish students enrolled this year. The total includes: 6 RCIA adults, 14 RCIA Second Years students, and 9 RCIA First Year students. There is a significant drop in enrollment compared to 2019-2020 (220 English and 198 Spanish). The decrease is attributed to COVID-19.
New Business
Indoor Masses
Father Joyle reported in the past two weeks that parishioners seemed con- fused about the Communion guidelines established for COVID-19. He reminded parishioners about following the guidelines. Father suggested Anita Fong must hold a meeting with the Hospitality Ministers to review the procedures. Father will ask Dale to coordinate with Anita on holding a hands-on training session on the COVID-19 guidelines.
Mass of Remembrance
Ja’net suggested presenting each family with a candle this year at the Mass of Remembrance then hold the reception in November 2021. The reception is important for families to share their feelings about losing a loved one. Father Joyle suggests dividing the 38 families into four groups. We will hold a Mass of Remembrance at each of the weekend masses in November. Ask each family to select a Mass to attend. A candle will be given to each family for the candle lighting ceremony. The parish will send the families a letter regarding the Mass of Remembrance ceremony. The banner of the deceased will be on the sanctuary during the month of November.
Redesigning the Parish Website
Father Joyle states eCatholic, our current webhosting provider, is offering a promo of $250.00 to redesign our home page. Father Joyle shared some graphics of sample home pages. He asked for inputs to help him select a design. Due date is October 31, 2020. The council approved the purchase of the special offer.
Other Matters
David Rangel has concerns about the temperature scanners because others can hear the results, i.e., alarm goes off when threshold is ex- ceeded. According to him, that is very alarming. Father says he will make announcement to parishioners to wait two minutes then rescan if they would get a red-light result. He will ask Dale to disable the sound alarm of the temperature scanners.
September 27, 2020 Dear Parishioners:
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” -Proverbs 3:6 “Write the vision and make it plain so that the person who reads it may run.” -Habakkuk 2:2
“Ask in faith without wavering.” -James 1:6
“Faith without work is dead.” -James 2:26
The mission statement and goals of St. Paul parish guide us in meeting the needs of our parish community. The Scripture readings above all model ways to meet our goals: to ask for God’s guidance; to write them down to provide focus; to trust that God will provide what we need; and after doing this spiritual work – to roll up our sleeves and do the physical work.
This financial report reflects the work the parish has done to stay true to our mission statement and to meet our goals during the 2020 Fiscal Year (July 2019 through June 2020).
Regarding our budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020 through June 2021) scripture tells us:
“Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’” ‒Luke 14:28―30
Luke reminds us that Jesus called his followers to be aware of the total commitment which would be demanded of them and the necessity of thoughtful planning.
Those same teachings are relevant to us today as parishioners of this parish. We are also called to “sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough,” and that is what we have done in preparing the budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year. The budget for fiscal year 2021 reflects the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all of us. We pray for all who suffer through this pandemic and long for the day when this scourge will be lifted.
As we begin the new fiscal year let’s remember that our support in our weekly offerings, in our service to others, and in all our contributions of time, talent, and treasure, no matter how great or small, are our expressions of thankfulness to God. Let us always be generous to one another for God is generous to us every day.
I applaud you and thank you for your offerings of commitment, participation, prayers, and contributions. May you be blessed for what we, with God’s help and grace, have accomplished during this fiscal year.
God bless us all!
Fr. Joyle Martinez Pastor
27 septiembre 2020 Queridos Feligreses:
“Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y El enderezará tus sendas.” -Proverbios 3:6
“Escribe la visión y grábala claramente en tablas, para que corra el que las lea.” -Habacuc 2:2 “La fe sin obra está muerta.” -Santiago2:26
La declaración de la misión y objetivos de la parroquia de San Pablo nos guía en la satisfacción de las necesidades de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Las lecturas bíblicas, sobre todo modelan maneras de alcanzar nuestras metas: pedir a Dios por su orientación; escribirlas para proporcionar un enfoque; confiar en que Dios proveerá lo que necesitamos; y después de hacer este trabajo espiritual - Estar listos y hacer el trabajo físico.
Este informe financiero refleja el trabajo que la parroquia ha hecho para permanecer fieles a nuestra misión y para cumplir con nuestros objetivos durante el Año Fiscal 2020 (Julio de 2019 a junio de 2020).
Le aplaudo a usted y le doy las gracias por sus ofertas de compromiso, participación, oraciones y contribuciones. Benditos sean por lo que, con la ayuda de Dios y de la gracia, han podido llevar a cabo durante este año fiscal.
Informe financiero del nuevo año fiscal:
¿Cuál de Ustedes, queriendo edificar una torre, no se sienta primero y calcula los gastos, a ver si tiene lo que necesita para acabarla? No sea que después de haber puesto los cimientos y al no poderla terminar, todos los que la vean comiencen a burlarse de él, diciendo: 'Este hombre comenzó a edificar, y no pudo acabar.” ‒ Lucas 14:28―30
San Lucas nos recuerda que Jesús llama a sus seguidores a estar conscientes del compromiso total que se exige de ellos y la necesidad de una cuidadosa planificación.
Esas mismas enseñanzas son relevantes para nosotros hoy como feligreses de esta parroquia. También nosotros estamos llamados a "sentarnos y calcular el costo para ver si hay suficiente", y eso es lo que hemos hecho en la preparación del presupuesto para el año fiscal 2021 (1 Julio 2020 a 30 junio 2021). El presupuesto para el año fiscal 2021 refleja el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19. Oramos por todos los que sufren esta pandemia y anhelamos el día en que se levante este flagelo.
Al comenzar el nuevo año fiscal, recordemos que nuestro apoyo en nuestras ofrendas semanales, en nuestro servicio a los demás, y en todas nuestras contribuciones de tiempo, talento y tesoro, no importa cuán grandes o pequeñas, son nuestras expresiones de agradecimiento a Dios. Seamos siempre generosos el uno al otro porque Dios es generoso con nosotros cada día.
Que Dios nos bendiga.
Fr. Joyle Martinez Pastor