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St. Paul Catholic
Church and
Missions
Iglesia Católica
San Pablo y
Misiones
4178 Highway 441 South, Douglas, Georgia 31535
Parish Office
Office phone: 912-384-3560, fax 912-385-8515
Church email: saintpaul@windstream.net
Parish Website: www.stpaulmissions.yolasite.com
St. William Catholic Church, P.O. Box 861,
807 S. Merrimac Dr., Fitzgerald, stwilliam21@yahoo.com
Holy Family Catholic Church, Atkinson County, Off Hwy 135
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
December 9 – December 15
Administration ¤ Administración
Pastor: Rev. Nicholas Mansell, V.F.
Monday: No Mass
Pastoral Assistant: Bertha Capetillo
(Email: bcapetillo@windstream.net)
Tuesday: No Mass
Church Secretary: Janet Benton
Wednesday: No Masses (Priesthood
MASS ETIQUETTE
Ordination in Savannah)
Think of the church, always and at all times, as sacred space
Thursday: 5:00am Mass (O.L. Guadalupe)
and a sacred place. The church is, first and foremost, a place
Friday: Christy Cole 12:00pm Mass,
of worship. It is not an auditorium, convention center, or
Adoration: 11:00-12:00pm
meeting hall. We are not filling in time before the
Parish Christmas Reception at the
God and
Community.
Rectory:
4:00-6:00pm
& 7:00-9:00pm
entertainment starts. The church is the primary place we
come to spend time with and be intimate with God. Listen to
Saturday Masses:
the choir and let it move you into prayer.
5:00pm English, St. William
ETIQUETA DE MISAS Piense en la iglesia, siempre y en
7:00pm Spanish, St. William
todo momento, ya que el espacio sagrado y un lugar sagrado.
Sunday Masses:
8:00am English, Holy Family
9:30am English, St. Paul 
11:15am Confessions, 1st & 3rd Sundays
11:45am Spanish Misa, St. Paul
La Iglesia es, ante todo, un lugar de culto. No se trata de un
salón de actos, centro de convenciones, o sala de reuniones.
No estamos llenando en el tiempo antes de que comience el
espectáculo. La iglesia es el lugar principal llegamos a pasar
el tiempo con y tener intimidad con Dios. Escucha el coro y
deja que te mueve a la oración.
We are Christian communities in the Roman
Catholic Tradition, and we commit ourselves to
become more Christ-like through the service to
God and neighbor.
Our Mission
Statement
Declaración
de Misión
Nosotros somos las comunidades Cristianas
en la Tradición Católica Romana, y nos
comprometemos a hacer modelos de Cristo
al servicio de Dios y de projimo.
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS
WEEKEND-RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT
We will have a special collection this weekend for
the Religious Retirement Fund. Please remember
with generosity those who have served the Church.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
This Sunday we will honor our Blessed Mother at
the 12:00 noon Spanish Mass, St. Paul. Following
Mass, we will have a celebration (1:00-9:00pm) of
food, folklore, & fellowship. Everyone is invited!
Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mass Celebration 2014
Couples celebrating Wedding Anniversaries of
Silver (25 years) who were married in 1989 or
Golden (50 years) who were married in 1964, are
invited to Mass at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in
Savannah on Feb 9 at 11:30am. A reception
follows the Mass. Please phone the church office
by December 27 so that we can inform the Diocese.
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PRISON MINISTRY & FOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus are currently sponsoring
a food drive. Please bring canned and/or dry foods
to share with others. Also, the Prison Ministry is in
need of soft-backed books; “Matt’s Ministry”
basket is in the gathering area.
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL-2013
Thanks to all who pledged to the BAA:
St. Paul-Pledged: $16,109
Paid: $14,348
Owed: $2,761
Holy Family-Pledged: $2,010 Paid: $1,885
Owed: $125
Please remember to pay off your BAA pledge.
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME & TALENT
“Thank you” to everyone who made lap-afghans
for the Pinewood Nursing Home in Whigham, Ga.
in honor of Joan Coburn Mills. We achieved our
goal of 65 afghans for the residents.
ST. WILLIAM PARISH CHRISTMAS PARTY
St. William will have their parish Christmas party
4:00pm, December 22 at the church social hall.
Please speak with Sherry Jasko or Mary Clements
if you would like to bring a covered dish.
FROM FATHER NICK
 Church Decorating Party – Anyone who
would like to help Fr. Nick decorate the
church for Christmas is invited Thursday,
December 19 at 6:30pm. This year we will
debut our “large” nativity scene (standing
figures 2 ft. tall) in a new manger. Cookies
and drinks will be provided. Please call the
church office (384-3560) if you can help.
 Surgery again! FYI - Fr. Nick found out
that he will have to have his second knee
replaced soon. Surgery will take place
Monday, January 3, 2014.
CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
AT THE RECTORY—DECEMBER 13
Mark your calendars! Fr. Nick will host a
Christmas Reception at the Rectory, Friday,
December 13, 4:00-6:00pm (for those who prefer to
drive in daylight) & 7:00-9:00pm (for everyone
else). Keep in mind that it’s an informal, “drop by”
gathering, and Fr. Nick invites everyone to drop by
for a few minutes to share some coffee, punch,
dessert, and holiday happiness.
If you would like to make a holiday goodie for the
Reception at the Rectory, please phone the church
office (384-3560) so we can make a list. Directions
to the Rectory: From downtown Douglas—go
north on US 441 (Madison Avenue). Just north of
town, make a right on Walker and drive to the next
light (Gaskin Ave. N). Go left. At the bottom of
the hill, make a right on Briarwood Rd. (it’s a white
wrought iron sign). The house is on the left (#623).
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ADVENT CONFESSIONS AT ST. PAUL
AND ST. WILLIAM
Special times for confession during Advent:
St. Paul: Tues., Dec. 17: 4:00-5:00pm
& 7:00-8:30pm (no 6:00pm Mass)
St. William: Wed., Dec. 18: 7:00pm
(no 6:00pm Mass)
THANKS FOR YOUR GENROSITY
“Thank you” to all who donated so generously at
St. William for our Thanksgiving food drive that
provided dinner for two families.
Also, thanks to those who gave to the mayor’s
motorcade to Milledgeville; these donations are
appreciated.
Domingo, 8 de Diciembre-Celebración a
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
de 11:00 am-9:00 pm, Misa: 12:00 pm
ADVIENTO: CONFESIONES
San Pablo: Martes, 17 de Diciembre a las
4:00-5:00pm y 7:00-8:30pm (no 6:00pm Misa)
St. William: Miércoles, 18 de Diciembre a las
7:00pm (no 6:00pm Misa)
Aniversario de Bodas de Plata o de Oro
Las parejas que celebran su Aniversario de Bodas
de Plata (25 años, casadas en 1989) o de Oro (50
años, casadas en 1964) están invitadas a asistir a la
Misa en la catedral de San Juan Bautista en
Savannah a las 11:30 de la mañana. Familia y
amigos están invitados a la recepción después de la
Misa. Anótense con la parroquia antes del 27 de
diciembre para recibir una invitación por correo.
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La Hora Católica
La estación de Radio La Qué Buena de Douglas,
GA que se sintoísta en la 860se en lasa con radio la
Inmaculada la Espiritual de Atlanta, GA para
transmitir La Hora Católica.
Horarios- Lunes a Jueves: 9:00-11:30pm
Domingo: 10:00am-2:00pm
CABALLEROS DE COLON
A partir del 1 de Diciembre, los Caballeros de
Colón patrocinarán una colecta de mandado para
los pobres. Favor de traer botes de enlatados y / o
seco para compartir con los demás.
NOMBRE, DIRECCIÓN, Y TELÉFONO
Por favor notifique a la oficina de la iglesia (912384-3560) de cualquier cambio.
DE PADRE NICK
 Iglesia que adorna el partido - Cualquier
persona que quiera ayudar a Padre Nick
decorar se invita a la iglesia para la
Navidad Jueves, 19 de diciembre a las
6:30pm. Este año vamos a debutar nuestra
escena "grande" de la natividad (figuras 2
pies de altura de pie) en un nuevo pesebre.
Se proporcionarán las galletas y bebidas.
Por favor, llame a la oficina de la iglesia
(384-3560) si usted puede ayudar.
 La cirugía de nuevo! FYI – Padre Nick se
enteró de que él tendrá que tener su
segundo rodilla reemplazada pronto. La
cirugía se llevará a cabo Lunes, 03 de enero
2014.
FIESTA DE NAVIDAD EN LA CASA
PARROQUIAL CON PADRE NICK
Fr. Nick celebrará una jornada de puertas abiertas
en la Casa Parroquial Viernes, 13 de Diciembre,
4:00-6:00pm, & 7:00-9:00pm. Fr. Nick gustaría
invitar a aquellos que tienen una receta familiar
favorita (productos de panadería, aperitivos, etc)
para compartir en la celebración de ese dia.
Favor de avisar a la oficina parroquial si compartirá
con nosotros sus recetas familiares para ponerlas en
la lista.
Como llegar a la Casa Parroquial: Desde el
centro de Douglas-hacia el norte en Hwy. 441
(Madison Avenue). Justo al norte de la ciudad, a la
derecha en Walker y conducir hasta el siguiente
semáforo (N. Gaskin Ave.). Ir a la izquierda. En la
parte inferior de la colina, a la derecha en
Briarwood Road. (es una señal blanca de hierro
forjado). La casa está a la izquierda (# 623).
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FIESTA DE NAVIDAD—ST. WILLIAM
NUEVOS MIEMBROS
Se pide a los feligreses a inscribirse en la iglesia,
llenando un formulario de inscripción que se puede
encontrar en la mesa en el centro del vestíbulo.
Iglesia de St. William tendrá su parroquia fiesta de
Navidad 4:00pm, 22 de diciembre en el salón social
de la iglesia. Por favor, habla con Sherry Jasko o
Mary Clements si le gustaría traer a un plato
cubierto.
ENFERMO O EN EL HOSPITAL
Si usted o un miembro de la familia está en el
hospital o confinado en casa, por favor llame a la
oficina de la iglesia (912-384-3560).
MINISTERIO DE LAS PRISIONES
El Ministerio de la Prisión está en la necesidad de
magazines y libros con cubierta suave; La canasta
del ministerio de Matt está en el área de reunión.
THE USUAL ANNOUNCEMENTS…
FYI
~FOR YOUR INFORMATION~
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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE MISAS DE NAVIDAD
Christmas Eve, December 24/24 de Diciembre
6:30pm: Holy Family
8:30pm: St. William
11:00pm: St. Paul: Solemn Mass of Christmas
(bilingual)
Christmas Day, December 25/25 de Diciembre
9:30am: St. Paul (bilingual)
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ST. PAUL CCD SCHEDULE FOR
DECEMBER/DICIEMBRE
December 8: No CCD (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
December 15: CCD Classes
December 22: CCD Party/Posada Navideña
NEW PARISHIONERS
New parishioners are asked to register with the
church by filling out a registration form that may be
found on the table in the middle of the vestibule.
SICK OR IN THE HOSPITAL
If you or a family member are in the hospital or
confined to home, please call the church office.
AN ACCOUNT OF OUR STEWARDSHIP
St. Paul
Week of 12-1-13
Annual Budgeted
Received to date
Received this week
Building Fund: $570.00
Philippine Relief: $471.00
Offertory
$186,000.00
83,602.27
4,073.50
Offertory: Holy Family
Sunday (12-1-13): Total: $183.00
As of Oct. 31, 2013, Holy Family has
the following monies:
Diocesan Regular Savings: $20,314.64
BB&T Checking Account: $4,247.99
Cemetery Fund: $4,778.51
Offertory: St. William
Sunday (12-1-13): Total: $1,071.00
Maintenance: $204.00
MEETING TODAY—AND CHRISTMAS ITEMS
The Knights of Columbus will meet today,
December 8, at the Hampton Inn following the
9:30am Mass. Also, don’t forget to check out our
display of Christmas decorations & cards
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ARMED FORCES
ORAR POR NUESTROS SOLDADOS
Captain Christopher Benson (North Carolina),
Sgt. Adam Carson (Japan), PFC Blake Downs
(North Carolina), S.Sgt. Emmanuel Gamboa
(Tucson, Arizona), Vincente Guerrero, SPC Adam
Lee (Khoft, Afghanistan), Nathan Lee, Kristopher
Lentz, SSG Jeb S. McKinnon (Montana), PFC
Trent McKinnon (Virginia), Martin Rios, Sgt. Britt
Stankowitz (Ft. Stewart, Georgia), Juan Vargas
(Afghanistan), Erick Vilches, Leo Rodriguez
(South Carolina), Rolando Chavez (Marines).
Pray for us that we may be healed
Orar Por Nuestros Enfermos
Marcia Beasley, Ashley Bowen, Mary Anna
Brooks, Meriam Day, Lamberto Capetillo, Delfino
Capetillo, Mercedes del Castillo, Angelica
Castorina, Donna Cohen, Mary Ann Deese, Nancy
Espinoza, Lynn Fletcher, Forsman Triplets, Mary
Gafnea, John & Paulette Gearhart, Tony Grantham,
Barbara Harper, Jimmy Harper, Silvia Hernandez,
Larry Hinson, Linda Hudson, Mary Hudson, Trish
Irving, Neal Jordan, Norma Kitchens, Tim Kloer,
Eileen Krause, Pat Link, Sharon Lizon, Slade Lott,
Anna Lucas, Gail McDonald, John McDonald, Karl
McDonald, E. G. McKinnon, Gerald Merritt, Ruth
Miller, Carol Ann Moody, Louise Nahra, Johnny &
Tommy Newbern, Ken Newman, Nancy
Overstreet, John Probert, Janet Reed, Elrea Soles,
Patti Spieker, Eric Stehlin, Jamie & Joyce
Swaynos, Samantha Tolley, Robert Uhas, Amy
Vining, Rudolph Walker, Jeffrey Williams, Nick &
Tony Williams, Geneva Youngblood
CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
Visit diocesan website:www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection
Or call (912) 201-4073/4074.
CAPÍTULO DEL OBISPO PARA LA PROTECCIÓN DE NIÑOS
Visite la página Web de la diócesis para leer el código:
www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection (912) 201-4073/4074.