Week of January 20, 2019

CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL

Saul, which is Paul’s given name, was born into a Jewish family in Tarsus (Turkey) around the year A.D. 8; he was also a Roman citizen. The first scriptural mention of Saul is found in Acts 7:58, as he is a bystander watching his fellow Jews stone St. Stephen to death. Saul sought and received permission from the high priest to proceed to Damascus for the purpose of imprisoning more followers of Christ. Most Christians know the story of what happened on the Damascus road: the bright light that knocked Saul down and the voice of Jesus. Blinded from his encounter with Jesus, he allowed himself to be led into Damascus where he was baptized, after which he set out to spread the news of Jesus. He is an example that anyone, even the most hardened unbeliever can be created anew.

PASTORAL HOME VISITS

In Poland it is customary in the New Year for the pastor to visit the family homes of parishioners and bless the home. If you would like Fr. Peter to visit, please contact him to arrange a day and time.

ALL DAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT first Friday of each month (February 1) from 10AM until 6:45PM. Holy Masses at 11AM (Eng.) and 7PM (Pol.).