St. Rosalia was a hermitess who lived from 1130 to c. 1170 in Sicily.

As our world addresses COVID-19 and its impact, the accounts of St. Rosalia’s intercession during plagues may give us hope––and inspire our prayers.

This short film about “the little saint” was narrated by Paulist Fr. Joe Ciccone, vice rector of St. Patrick’s Catholic American Parish in Rome.

The film was created by Emanuele Sesta and produced by our Media Office. We hope you enjoy it! (Don’t miss Fr. Joe’s prayer at the end.)

To view the film CLICK HERE

From the Paulist Fathers: "Our great thanks to everyone at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bay, TX!"
To learn more about "Hope for the Future," please visit: http://paulist.org/Future

   This Sunday we hear the great story of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. This story was so important that every Gospel tells it and both Matthew and Mark tell two multiplication stories. Clearly Jesus wants us to learn something! One important lesson is that God provides what we need, not necessarily what we want, but what we need. Another is that scripture scholars suggest that the multiplication happened because people who were hoarding food began to share what they had when they saw that Jesus was breaking and sharing the little he had been given by a child. The miracle of God’s action was in changing hearts not just stretching limited resources. What generosity might God be asking of us?

Hope for the Future Campaign Goals
Thank you once again to those who made the Hope for the Future campaign such a success. To date we have raised $697,415.00, surpassing our goal of $538,000.00.  Additionally, we have surpassed our participation goal, with 58% participation by 172 households.  If you haven’t yet made a campaign commitment, please go online to Paulist.org/future and give today.
Fr. Ruben Patino, CSP, Pastor

K of C Crisis Center Collection
At today’s Masses, the Knights of Columbus are collecting bags handed out last weekend to benefit the Crisis Center, which serves local abused women and their children. Cash donations are also appreciated.  If you want to give a check, please make it payable to St. Paul the Apostle for HEB cards.  Thanks for your generosity.  God bless!

Family Life Center
The Family Life Center remains closed until repairs are completed to the damages caused by the May storm.  All events at the FLC are postponed until it is once again safe to enter.

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has announced the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated today, July 25.
The Holy Father wishes this day to be experienced as a moment of celebration involving all generations. He reminds us that God is with us always. He says, “I am well aware that this Message comes to you at a difficult time: the pandemic swept down on us like an unexpected and furious storm,” with elderly people falling ill, experiencing the death of a loved one, or a painful sense of isolation.  More of Pope Francis’ message can be read at www.vatican.va

Welcome to Visitors
St Paul Parish Community welcomes all guests and visitors to join us at Mass, First Friday Adoration, and prayer in our Church. With summer activities and much warmer weather, please remember to dress respectfully to honor Our Lord's presence in this sacred space.

A New Addition to the Memorial Garden
A beautiful cross, designed by Angela Wiley and constructed by James, Patsy, and John Wiley, has been placed in our Memorial Garden.  It is a beautiful addition and I hope you take the time to walk to the garden and see it.  The cross was donated by Catholic Life Insurance, Hill Country Branch 65. 



HEB – Bayside Market - PK Nails & Spa
Help support St. Paul’s every day by participating in the gift card program.  Gift cards are a great way to support friends and family. It is also a great way to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  A $25 gift card will help support those who need financial help by giving them access to food and gas.   Gift cards are available after Masses and at the church office during business hours.

Prayer Blanket Blessing
Prayer blankets will be blessed on July 29 at 9:00 Mass.  Recently, Mike Wittenberg, Jeanelle Guerrero, Gilbert Villarreal, and Stephanie Rundell were grateful to receive blankets. There will not be a prayer blanket blessing in August. To request a prayer blanket, contact Pauline at paulinek63@gmail.com

St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel the disciples ask for a sign like the bread Moses had received in the desert. Jesus tells them that He is the true Bread of Life.  Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you enable the members of the Society to bring bread to the hungry as a sign of God’s love.
Conference of St. Paul/St. John Catholic Churches
Serving the needy in zip codes 78657 and 78654, and towns of Kingsland and Sunrise Beach
Phone (512) 755-3299 to request assistance or obtain information.

The Liturgical Environment Committee
The Liturgical Environment Committee is always looking for new members with new and fresh ideas.  If you have a green thumb or a creative mind, we would love for you to join us. If you don’t have either, you will fit in with the rest of us.  We are responsible for the floral arrangements as well as the live plants that surround the Baptistery.  If you are interested, please contact Penny Breedlove, 830-385-1193, pennyblove68@gmail.com.

Upcoming ACTS Retreats
Upcoming retreats at Eagle’s Wings in Burnet:  Women’s ACTS retreat September 16 - 19.  Men’s ACTS retreat will be held September 30 - October 3.  Please contact the church office for more information on how you can register.
ACTS Raffle
The Lampasas/Marble Falls ACTS organizers are holding a raffle to offset the costs of the retreats so that those who cannot pay will be able to attend.   A beautiful Pieta statue will be raffled.  Tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20.  Tickets will be sold from June through November.  The drawing will be held on November 21, 2021.  Tickets may be purchased from Rene Pfiffner (512.755.6148) or Patsy Wiley (830.613.0644). Tickets may also be purchased in the office during normal business hours.

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A Word from Servant of God Isaac Hecker, Founder of the Paulist Fathers
“The Holy Spirit, of which the Church is the organ and expression, places every soul, and therefore all nations and races, in the immediate and perfect relation with their supreme end, God, in whom they obtain their highest development, happiness, and glory, both in this life and in the life to come.”(CA, 49)

If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill, and you believe something miraculous has happened, phone Father Paul Robichaud, CSP, at 212-265-3209 x350 and tell him your story.

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