Ministries of Mercy
Alcoholics AnonymousHelping others recover from alcoholism. Bereavement Support GroupProviding support to individuals experiencing grief through the death of a loved one. Contact Diana McKinney at Bereavement@StPaulChurch.com. In-Between Jobs Support Group (TWEENERS)Providing support for those who are unemployed, underemployed or re-entering the workforce. Contact Jim Kissane at Tweeners@StPaulChurch.com Counseling ServicesServices provided by Dr. Pat Berne. Contact Dr. Berne at 961-3023 or DrBerne@StPaulChurch.com. Divorced and Separated Support GroupProvides caring support for both men and women experiencing separation or divorce. Contact Don Hemke at Divorced-and-Separated@StPaulChurch.com. Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and HomeboundTaking the Most Holy Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Contact Bev Walter at 813-931-5532 or Ems-to-Sick@StPaulChurch.com. Healing Mass MinistryOffering individual and group prayer for those wishing to be prayed over. Contact Reginald Robinson at HealingMinistry@StPaulChurch.com. SOS - Speak Out On SlaverySOS speaks out against pornography and human trafficking and educates our community about the real-life consequences of sexual exploitation of women, men and children. We support front line organizations that confront traffickers and provide safe refuge for victims of trafficking. For more information: humantrafficking@stpaulchurch.com or 813-508-7875
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Legal ConsultationLegal consultation and referrals offered by Stan Musial by appointment only. Contact Barbara Gray at the Parish Office at 961-3023 or email BGray@StPaulChurch.com Marriage AnnulmentsParishioners wishing to pursue the Declaration of Nullity from a previous marriage, please contact the Maria Costa at the Parish Office at 813-961-3023 or MCosta@StPaulChurch.com Mental Health Support GroupProviding spiritual support, education, and companionship to individuals and families of our parish who are struggling with mental health issues. Contact Deacon Ray Dever at 961-3023 or email mentalhealthsupport@stpaulchurch.com Migrant Farm Workers MinistryMinistering to the migrant farm workers in Plant City through St. Clement Parish. Contact Maria McCourt at 961-8777. Natural Family PlanningMarried and engaged couples - Learn the natural way to plan your family with the Couple to Couple League. Tom and Regina Chadwick at 813. 898.8817 or NFP@StPaulChurch.com. Panama MissionFr. Bill Swengros has long felt the call to share the good news of Christ with people of other nations. Also felt the importance that our young people discover the world outside of the United States.
Respect Life MinistryThe Respect Life Ministry is open to all parishioners who are passionate about respect life issues. Contact Shawn and Jackie at respectlife@stpaulchurch.com. St. Francis of Assisi Ministry The St. Francis of Assisi Ministry provides support and prayers for pet owners and their families. Contact st-francis-ministry@stpaulchurch.com St. Vincent De Paul SocietyServing the poor within our parish boundaries, providing food from the Parish Pantry, financial aid, and referrals to community social service agencies. Contact Zack Marroquin at 264-3325 or email SVDP@StPaulChurch.com |
A Prayer for Disciples in Mission
Loving God, you calles us each by name and gave your only Son to redeem us.
In your faithfulness, you sent the Holy Spirit to complete the mission of Jesus among us.
Open our hearts to Jesus. Give us the courage to speak his name
to those who are close to us and the generosity to share his love
with those are far away.
We pray that every person throughout the world
be invited to know and love Jesus as Savior and Redeemer.
May they come to know his all-surpassing love.
May that love trannsform every element of our society.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen
"Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10
When the Lord feels distant, or falls silent, I lean into James 4:8
In those times my family or I am suffering, I rush to Revelation 21:4
In times where I'm overwhlemed with gratitude and God's goodness, I trun to Psmal 95:2 and 1 Thessalonians 3:9
In times of confusion, I lean on Proverbs 3:5-6
When the future looks bleak, I pray Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11-12 until I trust in these words again.
