




CINCO DE MAYO TARDEADA Sunday, May 5th 4pm-7pm An afternoon celebration of friends and families meant for fathering and enjoying one another and musical sounds. Ramiro Cervera Trio return with a more varied playbill of music. $10 per gues. Reserved table of eight $80 available if paid in advance. BYOB with full concessions available. Ticket does not include meal. Concession style eats will be sold. As always, no outside food is permitted at SPCC sponsored events. Call the SPCC 736-0055 for ticket or table info or any SPCC Commission members. THE MASS AND THE BIBLE, UNDERSTANDING THE NEW MISSAL a DVD series with Michael Barber, Ph.D., Catholic Scripture scholar and theologian, expains the biblical meaning of the prayers and the Holy Mass. Dr. Barber explains the changes the Church has made to the Holy Mass celebrated by English-speaking Catholics around the world. Join us on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm in the CLC House through May 29th. All are welcome to participate. YOUNG ADULT RETREAT SP Tongues of Fire Young Adult Ministry will be hosting their 3rd annual YA Retreat May 23-26. Come experience a spirit-filled weekend with worship, prayer and community. For more info or to register see below link: www.stpaulsyaretreat.blogspot.com NEED A DATE NIGHT? When is the last time you and your spouse had a date night but more importantly devoted an evening for your marriage or relationship? Every 3rd Saturday of the month our Parish hosts a Date Night for all engaged and married couples. Don't have a sitter... we also offer free childcare! Join us and many other couples as we discover God's plan for marriage and share insights on strengthening our marriages and families. For more info please contact Xavier and Erika Mendiola at (210) 693-2974; xaviermendiola247@gmail.com Future Dates: 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18 For more resources and info visit our MARRIAGE CORNER page. CONFIRMATION CLASSES W/ FATHER FRANK Fr Frank, Pastor, will facilitate Adult Confirmation sessions for five (5) Saturdays starting April 13, 20, 27, May 4, & 11, 2013 from 10 - 11 am in the main Church. Please contact Yolanda in the Church office for registration information; a copy of your baptismal certificate will be needed. LEARNING CENTER OPENINGS Currently we have openings in our St. Paul Learning Center from 18 months to 5 years old classrooms. For more info or to schedule a tour please contact (210) 738-8715. Also visit our website for more info click here. BIBLE CLASSES WITH MOST REV. BISHOP YANTA Come join the Most Reverend Bishop John W. Yanta for Bible Classes every 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 10am at the Community Center. For more info call (210) 736-0055 Subject: Bible Class and Discussion Tools: Bring your Bible! Come get a deeper understanding of the Bible with Bishop Yanta!! Coffee and Pan Dulce will be provided. SVDP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If are interested in volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Office and helping the poor in our community call 736-0022. Thank you for your prayers and for your support. Office hours: Monday & Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon. COUNSELING & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Counseling services for individuals and families is now being offered at St. Paul Parish and is provided by Margaret Vasquez-Ruiz, M.S. in Counseling. No one in need of services will be turned away, accommodations will be made. For appointment call 210-478-8522; e-mail: margaret-ruiz@sbcglobal.net. |

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| You are invited to attend the St. Paul Men’s A.C.T.S. Retreat May 2 – 5, 2013 A men’s A.C.T.S. retreat weekend is a four day, three night Catholic lay retreat presented by lay Catholic men of the parish with spiritual direction provided. The weekend begins on Thursday evening May 2, with check-in at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. We will return to St. Paul on Sunday, May 5 for the 11:30 a.m. mass with a reception to follow. Transportation to and from the retreat location will be provided. For more info and to download registration form please click here |


| On Saturday May 4th at 9am, at the historic Mission Concepcion, we will celebrate Mass and then continue to Mission San Jose. All are welcome to join in this special Pilgrimage during this Year of Faith. Bring your family, children, friends, neighbors and fellow parishioners! At San Jose there will also be time available for a picnic - bring your own food. |