ACTS: We are an organization whose mission is to evangelize and
spread the Gospel by promoting, consulting in, facilitating and sponsoring
ACTS  retreats for St. Paul parish.  If you would like to help volunteer or info
on our upcoming retreats please contact Facilitator Rachel Perez or visit
our St. Paul ACTS website.

AMIGOS DE CRISTO: El ministerio de San Pablo de hombres y
mujeres se juntan cada lunes a las 7pm. Para conbivir, cantar y horar.  
Para mas informacion por favor llame Francisco Salazar (210) 260-
5880 / Aracely T. Garcia (210) 364-8682.

ALTAR SERVERS: Kids and teens in the 4th grade and higher are
invited and encouraged to participate in this ministry.  It’s a great way to
serve your parish and learn more about your faith.   For more info contact
Deacon Patlan (210) 732-8735.

ALTAR SOCIETY:  Its purpose is "to supply and maintain all things
necessary for the altar, vestments and linens, candles and everything
pertaining to the altar or necessary for holding divine services."  They
maintain the votive candle area in Our Lady's Chapel. For more info
please contact Addie Rodriguez (210) 434-2687.

Sewing Circle meets weekly on Wednesdays and works on a variety of
needlework projects, quilting and jewelry making.  Additionally, the Society
provides a monthly stipend also for worship needs.  There are many more
committees that complete the work of the Society and all women in the
parish are invited to join.  For contact info or to join contact Mary Cruz
(210) 733-0237.

BIBLE/THEOLOGY STUDY GROUPS: At St. Paul we have a variety
of  studies offered to come together to pray and reflect on the word of God
and the study of our faith:

Bible Study with Bob:  Wonderful opportunity to join together as members
of our faith community to pray and reflect on the Word of God.  Bible Study
on Tuesdays with Bob.  For info on or to sign up please contact Bob
Cantu at (210) 735-1978.

Bible Classes with Most Rev. Bishop Yanta
Come join the Most Reverend Bishop John W. Yanta for Bible Classes
every  2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 10am at the Community Center.
For more info call (210) 736-005.5 Subject: Bible Class and Discussion
Tools: Bring your Bible! Come get a deeper understanding of the Bible
with Bishop Yanta!! Coffee and Pan Dulce will be provided.

The Great Adventure (Bible Timeline) Study by world renown Catholic
Theologian Jeff Cavins, is a video study that will help you to get the “big
picture” of the bible story. To learn more about the Bible Timeline series
please visit their website click here.   Studies are now being offered at
SP.  For info on our current sessions or to sign up please contact
Leeann Garza (210) 789-9657 or email at leeannicole11@yahoo.com.

ENDOW Study now being offered at our parish for the women of St. Paul.
Endow is a study that brings women together to understand their God-
given dignity and to understand their role in transforming society.  To learn
more about ENDOW please visit their website click here.  For info on our
current sessions or to sign up please contact Mary Tristan (210) 215-
5150.

ALPHA COURSES now being offered for all those interested in
investigating Christianity thru this basic non-threatening course in
Christianity to help develop a closer relationship with Christ. The course is
for newcomers, non-churchgoers, and for Christians who want to brush up
on the basics.  For more info on when the next classes begin contact
Michelle Barragan (210) 273-5596/ Larry Gonzalez (210) 393-7074.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: Do you have a passion to praise
and worship the Lord or are you in need of prayer?  Join us every Monday
from 7pm-9pm in Our Lady's Chapel.  For more info please contact Gloria
Medina (210) 732-2252.

COVENANT OF LOVE (Married Couples Group): Covenant of
Love is a parish based marriage ministry that offers a great program to
help couples live out God's plan for marriage while offering practical tools
to strengthen and renew your relationship.  St. Paul's Covenant of Love
hosts a Date Night for all engaged and married couples every 3rd
Saturday of the month in the Cafeteria at 7pm. Babysitting is provided
for ages 4 and up. We look forward to seeing you! Contact Xavier & Erika
Mendiola at (210) 693-2974/ xaviermendiola247@gmail.com if you are
interested in attending or if you have any questions.  **Visit our new
"Marriage Corner" page for more resources and tools to enrich your
marriage.

CYO - ST. PAUL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION:  (SPAA) Ministers to
young people through a well organized sports program. We are always in
need of volunteers and coaches for our CYO youth.  For info on current
registration season, please contact Registrar David Garza (210) 421-
4040 or visit their website saintpaulsa.org/cyo for more info.      


EXTROARDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Serve
the people of God by bringing his body and blood to the faithful. To learn
how to become a minister please contact Deacon Patlan at (210) 732-
8735.

FOOD PANTRY: Assists the poor and needy of our parish.  We are
always in need of canned goods and/or monetary donations.  For more
info contact Deacon Patlan (210) 732-8735.

GUADALUPANA SOCIETY: Promotes devotion to Our Lady of
Guadalupe among parishioners and in the community. For info to
become a member please contact Anita Ramirez (210) 733-0967.

GOLDEN AGE GROUP: Meets monthly.  The group actively seeks and
welcomes new members, and membership is open to all seniors 55+
parishioners or non-parishioners.  For more info contact Janie R. De La
Rosa, President, 210-452-7933.

HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY: Take and offer
communion to the sick, homebound, and hospitalized members of St.
Paul Parish.  We are in need of at least 3 volunteers at least once a month
after the 7:30am Mass on Sunday. For more info contact Deacon Patlan
(210) 732-8735.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Is an organization that contributes to the
well-being of the church, its ministries, and to state and nationwide
charities.  For contact info or to join please contact Grand Knight Joe
Trinidad (210) 392-0052.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES’ AUXILIARY: Actively help the
Knights of Columbus in all their activities and hold activities of their own
throughout the year.  For contact info or to join please contact Addie
Rodriguez (210) 434-2687.

LECTORS: Proclaim God’s word at Mass on Sundays and weekdays.  
For more info on how to become a lector please contact Deacon Patlan
(210) 732-8735.

LIFE TEEN: ALL High School Students are invited to sign up for LIFE
TEEN.  LIFE TEEN meets on Sundays from 4pm to 5:15 pm with Mass at
5:30 pm Youth seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation need to register
for the LIFE TEEN program.  For more info or to signup please contact
Lisa Delgado at ajlisa@aol.com.

MANOS QUE HORAN: ministry for bi-lingual young adults, ages 18-
25 who have attended an ACTS Retreat, meet Wednesdays 7pm-9 pm in
the CLC house.  Call Monica Salazar for more info (210) 374-3987.

THE MOB: The Ministry of Basketball is a quiet little Sunday night
happening that has been going on for perhaps 4 or 5 years. This ministry
as my brother Richard Cortinas baptized it, is a mixture of weekend
warrior young men, high school kids, college kids, high performance
girls (every once in a while) and some "mas pa' alla que pa' ca in shape"
guys like myself.  Always supervised by Richard Cortinas, Matthew
Knodell or myself, we basically show up at 7:30 pm (almost) every
Sunday night after 5:30 mass. Join us on Sunday nights at 7:30pm.  For
more info please call (210) 602-8884.  Visit webpage for details.

MUSIC MINISTERS: Lead the assembly in song at parish liturgies.  If
you have considered taking part in the musical choir at St. Paul, please
call (210) 733-7152.

NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY: Members pledge to worship
before the Lord Jesus Christ exposed in the Blessed Sacrament as an
act of reparation for the sins of mankind.  This adoration is usually held
the first Saturday and Sunday of the month from 9pm until 7am.  The
adorers are organized in groups with a captain, and are scheduled to a
one-hour turn each month.  In each successive month, the group starting
hour advances to one hour later.  "The Office of the Blessed Sacrament"
manual is the official book of vocal hourly prayers for the Society.  The
Church has granted generous indulgences to members for their active
participation in their hours of adoration.  For more information or to join,
call Rolando Rivera, (210) 684-9213.

PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE: The Pro-Life Committee at St. Paul works
to promote respect for human life in all its stages and to bring about an
attitude of heart and mind in everyone to be open to God's special gift of
life.  The Committee reflects the Church's firm family issues and by
personally witnessing for life.  The Pro-Life Committee seeks to
influence public policy where necessary and works to make abortion
unthinkable. For more information or to participate please contact Phil
Watkins (210) 735-5394 or email philnelena@gmail.com.

SCOUTS: Please consider becoming involved in the life of the youth of
our community by becoming a Scout leader!  If you are interested in
signing up your child for our Scouts programs please contact the
following Scout Leaders: Boy Scouts - Donny Rios (210) 435-1063/ Cub
Scouts - Lorraine Valera (210) 274-9828/ Girl Scouts- Gloria Mayorga
(210) 842-9073.

SISTERS-IN-CHRIST: Is a ministry for the women of St. Paul who
meet on the 1st Saturday of the month in the Paula House after an
8:30am Rosary. Together we gather in scripture and prayer as we share
our faith and encourage one another in our journey as Women, Wives
and Mothers. For more information please contact Rachel Perez (210)
254-2587.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:  Ministry that assists the
poor and needy of our parish with assistance for utilities, clothing and
various other needs.  Currently we are in need of volunteers to help at the
SVdP office.  Please call our SVdP office at (210)736-0022 to help or for
questions.

SPANISH CHOIR: If  you  like to sing or can play a  musical
instrument,  join the Spanish choir on Sundays, 10:30am mass.  
Contact Rose Torres (210) 732-0891 or email rtorres009@satx.rr.com.

T.H.I.N.K. MINISTRIES:  is an ecumenical ministry that provides an
array of tools for men and women to renew their minds by the healing
power of our Lord Jesus Christ and to develop faith, based on God’s
Love, and to live out that faith as inspired by the Holy Spirit. Our web site
is currently under construction: thinkministries.com.  For more info
please contact Jesse Ibarra (210) 214-6585.

USHERS: Ministers of hospitality who assist parishioners at mass and
help with the collection/offerings at mass.  For more info to become an
usher please contact Deacon Patlan (210) 732-8735.

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (TONGUES OF FIRE):  We are a group of
youth from various schools,  parishes and background who gather to
experience the Holy Spirit through praise and worship, scripture, and
faith sharing. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We meet on
Sunday from 2-4pm.  For more info please contact Matt Arismendez
(210) 831-5088.

YOUNG ADULT GROUP (TONGUES OF FIRE):  We are a group
of young adults ranging mostly from   the college age to twenty
somethings" that seek God through scripture and the teachings of the
Church. We support each other through love and fellowship and desire to
reach out to others through the power of the Holy Spirit. We encourage all
to come experience Christ in a new, powerful way, and to join us as we
respond to the radical call of Jesus through prayer, action, and love. We
meet on Thursdays at 7pm in the Pastoral Center.  For more info please
contact Matt Arismendez (210) 831-5088.

YOUTH CHOIR: Come and be apart of St. Paul’s youth choir who sing
together in praise and worship! For those interested in joining the youth
choir at Sundays 5:30pm mass stop by our 4pm rehearsals on Sunday
inside the main church. For more info please email Jesus Ramirez at
jramirez@thestorytellingplace.com.
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