Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 
 
This weekend we celebrate the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: The bulletin for this weekend, November 8, can be found here. Click here to access our livestreamed Masses. 
 
National Vocations Awareness Week: Celebrated November 1-7, 2026, National Vocations Awareness Week is an annual weeklong celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life through prayer and education. Seminarians Joshua Dykes and Justin Fagge, a St. Paul parishioner, will speak before all Masses, and there will be a second collection to support seminarians. Please pray for vocations and consider giving an online gift here.  

Veterans Day: This Wednesday, November 11, we honor the men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and willingness to serve in defense of the freedoms we enjoy. I invite you to join me in praying for all veterans, especially those in our parish community, and for the families who have shared in their sacrifices.
 
Latin Mass Setting: Beginning this weekend, we will use the Latin Mass setting at our weekend Masses. The Latin chants and English translations can be found in the bulletin to help everyone participate. As a reminder, the Second Vatican Council encouraged the continued use of Latin in the liturgy, stating, “The use of the Latin language is to be preserved in the Latin rites” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 36 §1). By incorporating these familiar Latin chants into our worship, we continue to embrace the rich liturgical tradition of the Church. 

Walking in the Footsteps of St. Paul – Greece Pilgrimage: What an incredible blessing it was to travel with 50 pilgrims from St. Paul as we walked in the footsteps of our patron saint! From Athens and Corinth to Ephesus, Philippi, and Thessaloniki, we visited the places where St. Paul preached the Gospel and helped establish the early Church. To stand in these places and reflect on the beginnings of our faith was a truly remarkable experience. Throughout our pilgrimage, we carried the prayers and intentions of our parish with us. My hope is that the experiences and reflections we shared will inspire all of us to follow St. Paul's example and continue growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. I invite you to click here to watch the videos from our pilgrimage and experience some of these special moments with us!

Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund - It's Simple. It's Needed. You Can Make a Difference! Did you know that you can help make Catholic education more affordable for St. Paul families in just a few simple steps? Supporting St. Paul through the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) program is easier than you might think! Through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund, your contribution helps provide tuition assistance for St. Paul students, and eligible Ohio taxpayers can receive a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit of up to $750 per individual or $1,500 for married couples filing jointly, limited by their Ohio state income tax liability. 
 
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! 
1. Click here to go to the Emmaus Road Scholarship giving page.
2. Make your contribution and designate St. Paul School. 
3. Save your receipt to claim your eligible Ohio tax credit. 
 
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or parishioner, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your Tax Credit. Their Tuition. Every contribution helps make Catholic education more accessible! Support St. Paul Students Today! 
 
Preparing Well: Continuing the Conversation: Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first session of our Preparing Well series. I hope it inspired you to begin important conversations with your loved ones. Please join me this Wednesday, November 11 from 9:30–11:00 AM in Lower Level 3, for Moral Decisions at the End of Life. Our panel will offer guidance on healthcare decisions, advance directives, hospice and palliative care, while helping us understand how our Catholic faith can guide these important decisions. I also invite you to watch my video below as we continue this important conversation. These are conversations that touch all of our lives, and I encourage you to join us, whether or not you attended our first session. Preparing well is an act of faith and love. If you missed the first session or would like to watch it again, you can view the recording here. 
 
Helping Those in Need: As we enter the Thanksgiving season, our parish is once again reaching out to those in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors who are struggling this season. Thank you for continuing to share Christ’s love so generously with others. 

• SVDP Pantry Collection: Next weekend, November 14 and 15, our St. Vincent de Paul Society will help St. James the Less Pantry provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need. Requested items include canned French-fried onions, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, yams, marshmallows, and brownie, cookie, or pumpkin bread mixes. Please place donations in the blue bins in the church narthex. 
• Coats for Kids: The Knights of Columbus are collecting Coats for Kids before all the Masses, this weekend and next weekend. Please consider donating slightly used or new coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and socks for kids, teenagers and adults.  
• Bring a Turkey to Church: The weekend of November 21-22, we’ll host our annual “Bring a Turkey to Church” collection. Frozen turkeys and other food donations may be dropped off after the Saturday 4:00 PM Mass on November 21 and before or after the 8:00, 10:00, and 12:00 PM Sunday Masses on November 22. Your generosity has blessed countless families over the years. 

Tickets to Handel’s Messiah: We are excited to welcome back the Westerville Symphony to St. Paul for a special performance of Handel's Messiah on Sunday, December 6 at 7:30 PM! A limited number of complimentary tickets are available to parishioners (up to four per household). To receive the parish's private ticket code, please contact the Parish Office at 614-882-2109 or stpaulchurch@stpacc.org. The parish office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 
 
In Memoriam: Please pray for the souls of our recently deceased parishioners, Virginia Antle and Gerry Cain, and for the consolation of their families. 
 
Our Sunday Offering: I am grateful to the many parishioners who regularly give of their time, talent, and treasure to support our parish community. I can tell you from my personal experience that WeShare Online Giving is an easy, secure, and convenient platform. You can give online anytime by clicking here. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!  
 
In Christ, 
 
Fr. Wilson 
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