The rosary will be held in the Holy Spirit Chapel every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.   All are welcome. 

Please welcome Father Rick Walsh CSP who will preach the annual Paulist Appeal for 2019 this weekend. 
The Appeal provides for the much-needed Paulist ministries that serve beyond the walls of our parish.  It provides critical funds, which allow us to fulfill the mission of St. Paul the Apostle.  Thank you for your generous support in the past and your generous consideration this year.  Your gift truly makes a difference. 
T he feast day of the conversion of St. Paul is January 25^th.
 
Important Notice
Wednesday’s Mass will take place at 8:30 a.m. this coming Wednesday, January 23.   Father will be attending a meeting in Austin Wednesday afternoon. 
 
Welcome
We welcome into our parish newly baptized Ethan Suarez Mas, son of Elier and Megan Mas, who was baptized here on Saturday, January 12 ^th.  We would also like to welcome new parishioners, Michael Biagini, and Kathleen and Bill Ditter. 

Save the Date
On Saturday, January 26th, following the 5:30 Mass, our parish will honor Father Ruben and celebrate his birthday, his 40th Ordination Anniversary, and 10th year as our pastor. 
 
***The end of the year financial statements are ready.  You may pick them up in the office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.***
 
Scholarship Time
To all St. Paul the Apostle seniors in high school: It is time to apply for scholarships that will assist in reducing your tuition bills. All high schools have early application dates this year.  If you are a high school senior and a member of this parish, please start the process by first contacting our Scholarship Committee chair – Mary Williams at jrmmwms655@gmail.com or call 325-388-9120. She will give you the steps necessary to apply. All applications must be completed and turned in by Wednesday February 13, 2019.
 
Soup's On  for Women of the Parish
Did you know that all women in the parish are automatically members of WWICS (Women Working In Communion & Spirit)?  Please join us for our 1st Social Activity of 2019, the WWICS “ Soup's On “ Luncheon,  Tues. Jan 22 at 10:30 am,  in the Finn Family Life Center.   Come meet, greet and see what the women of the parish are planning this year.   The last sign-up is this weekend, January 19/20 before and after the masses.     Questions?  Call Jo Doherty – 913-706-7633
 
HEB/ Bayside Cards
Start the New Year right by buying your HEB/Bayside cards and helping us reduce our debt.  HEB / Bayside cards will be available at the church office and after Mass this weekend, and for the remainder of the month .    Thanks to your participation in this program, we have been able to apply $11,062.74 to debt reduction.  Please contact Ed Wenzel at 214.263.4424  or the office for more information.
   
Men of Faith
The Men of Faith are pleased to announce that our next speaker for a Men's Fellowship Conference will be Dr Tom Pace, Pastor St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston.  Dr. Pace willl address men on the topic: "Starting with Middle C--Rediscovering your anchor point: Convictions, Commitment, Community".  The event will include breakfast and lunch and will be held on Saturday, Jan 26 from 8:30 to 2:30 at the Church at Horseshoe Bay.  Tickets cost $20.00 and may be purchased from Dick Heilman (830.598.6491), Sam Morrison (830.613.5596) or Frank Trogus (830.596.8470), or at the door on Sat. morning.
 
Prayer Blanket Blessings
Father Rubén will be blessing prayer Blankets this Thursday, January 24^th at the 8:00 a.m. Mass.   Prayer Blanket members, please bring all new blankets to this Mass.  If you want to request a Prayer Blanket or if you are interested in joining this group, please contact Marie D’Arcy at 830-598-6100 or darcytx@verizon.net .  You do not need to be a sewer-you just need a willingness to bring comfort through prayer to those facing serious medical challenges.  The Prayer Blanket Group meets on the first Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at St. John's in Marble Falls.
 
Thank you from Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center
We have received a lovely letter from the Crisis Center thanking us for making Christmas so special for the families that we adopted.  You may view the letter on the bulletin board in the entrance to the church. 
 
Save the Date!
It is time for us to update our photo directory. We will be photographing all families February 28th through March 5th right here at the Finn Family Life Center. Our directory won't be complete without you.  . There is no cost to our church, and each participating family will receive a Complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family and friends. Sign-ups will begin the weekend of January 26-27th after all of the masses. You will be receiving a call from Life Touch in the next few weeks to advise you of the sign up for the directory.

Prayer Requests
Please pray for Bob and Susan Fenlon’s family.  Susan’s mother, Jane Markley, passed away Sunday evening.    Frances Hellinghausen, a long time parishioner at St Paul’s, died last month.  Her memorial will be February 1 ^st in Clear Lake.  Please pray for the repose of their souls.
 
Reminder:
*The Office will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 for MLK Day
*Ladies’ Bible Study, Monday, January 21^st,  2:30 pm in the Family Life Center
*March 30 to April 10, 2019, A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus,
* April 1 – 3, 2019 St. Paul’s Parish mission with Father Carey, topic Pope Francis and the Parables of Jesus.
 
                 Thank you for your generous contributions totaling  $7,770.00       
 

  “Several years’ of study and effort in the way of political reform made it evident that the evils of society were not so much political as social … Hence a social reform was called for, and this led me into the examination of the social evils of the present state of society. The many miseries and the great wretchedness that exist in modern society sprung, in my opinion, from the want of the practical application of the moral principles of Christianity to the social relations between men. … Why should not those who profess Christianity imitate Christ in devoting themselves entirely to the spreading of the truth, the relief of the poor, and the elevation of the lower classes? Such like thoughts occupied my mind, and since a social reform was needed, it was my duty to begin with myself, and this led me to treat those in my employ with greater kindness, and to make important changes in my way of living.”        [ A Narration of His Life, 1858]

If you have asked Father Hecker to pray for you or another person who is ill, and you believe something miraculous has happened, please phone Father Paul Robichaud, CSP, at 202-269-2519 and tell him your story.