The Knights of Columbus would like you to join them in reciting the Rosary and The Chaplet of Divine Mercy at St. Paul’s Church on the first Wednesday of every month from 6—7 pm. Let’s pray for healing for our friends, family and the world.

The Sanctuary Lamp burns and the bread and wine is offered this week for All Living & Deceased Mothers by the Ave Maria/Rosary Society

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” —Princess Diana

The altar flowers this weekend are provided by the Ave Maria/Rosary Society and friends

A Prayer for All Women on Mother’s Day by Hillary Baggett Lord, we praise you when we think about the sacrifice and love given to us by our mothers. Thank you for the mother who gave birth to us, the one who adopted us, and the ones who mentored us along the path of life. We show gratitude to the mother who held our hands, stood by our sides, and cheered us on, drove us to every practice, had food on the table, and gave us her shoulder to cry on. Amen.

May 12, 2024: Seventh Sunday of Easter A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Jesus was worried about His disciples and He turned to prayer. No matter how much time we spent trying to “guard and protect” our children, each day they become less dependent on us and we must let go and let God. Prayer and parenting go together.

May 12, 2024: Mother’s Day Sunday The words of Jesus in today’s gospel, “Abide in me,” are appropriate on a day we honor mothers because there is a special bond connecting mothers and their children, ex- tending beyond birth and death. They will always “abide” in each other. It’s a lasting presence.

If you would like to purchase flowers (in memory of a deceased loved one) for the altar or to be placed by the statues of St. Mary or St. Joseph, please call the office at 607-337-2215 to arrange an available weekend.