St. Paul the Apostle Church, New Middletown

06/02/2026

Our wonderful Altar Guild enjoyed their annual picnic last night! They enjoyed food and fellowship. We want to thank them for their dedicated service, time, and commitment to St. Paul's!

05/30/2026

Just a reminder that we will have our Altar Guild Picnic on Monday, June 1st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Thank you to our Altar Guild for all they do to raise money for church supplies. See you there!

05/28/2026

Please contact Al Pompeo with any questions you may have.

Holy Family and St. Paul the Apostle’s Religious Education Programs are offering 2026 as a one time catch-up year for those needing 2 consecutive years of religious education for the reception of the sacrament.

* Register with the Holy Family Religious Education Office by June 1st by emailing [email protected]

* Full participation in Holy Family’s Vacation Bible School June 8th - June 11th 9:00am-12:00pm

* Full participation in Holy Family’s Faith Formation Day June 12th from 9:00am-2:00pm

* Students who fully participate in the Vacation Bible School and Faith Formation Day (both held at Holy Family) will be eligible to begin their second year of Religious Education (either Holy Family CCD, Holy Family School, or St. Paul the Apostle PSR), completing preparation in time for First Communion May 2027.

05/24/2026

As we celebrate the birth of the Holy Catholic Church, let us give thanks to the Heavenly Father for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit!!!

Today we celebrate Pentecost + the descent of the Holy Spirit and the Church's Birthday

Pentecost is a holiday on which we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus in the year 33 AD.

Before the events of the first Pentecost, which came a few weeks after Jesus’ death and resurrection, there were followers of Jesus, but no movement that could be meaningfully called “the Church.” From a historical point of view, Pentecost is the day on which the Church was started. This is also true from a spiritual perspective, since the Holy Spirit brings the Church into existence and enlivens it. Thus Pentecost is the Church’s birthday.

This event is recorded in the The Acts of the Apostles. “And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak."

The languages spoken by the early Christians were intelligible (not other worldly) and were heard by thousands of Jewish pilgrims who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate Shavuot. The content of the miraculous messages had to do with God’s mighty works (2:11). Many who heard these messages in their own languages were amazed, though others thought the Christians were just drunk (2:12).

The Holy Spirit also gave the Apostles other gifts and fruits necessary to fulfill the great commission - to go out and preach the Gospel to all nations. It fulfills the New Testament promise from Christ (Luke 24:46-49) that the Apostles would be “clothed with power” before they would be sent out to spread the Gospel. For this reason, Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church - Peter, the first Pope, preached for the first time and converted thousands of new believers. The Apostles and believers, for the first time, were united by a common language, and a common zeal and purpose to go and preach the Gospel.

05/18/2026

It was a powerful Sunday Mass for the celebration of our Lord’s Ascension into Heaven! Always keep in your heart what Father Delucia said this morning; “Christ is right here with us, always!” Have a blessed week ahead!

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

We would like to thank Bishop Bonnar for celebrating our Confirmation Mass with us last weekend. Bishop had a wonderful message he shared with the 58 students and their families. He reminded them that there is always more to learn. Bishop encouraged them that if they want to live a full life they must never stop growing. He shared 3 special points about growth. 1. Growth takes time. It is a process. 2. Authentic growth is seldom easy without discomfort or even pain. 3. Human growth seldom takes place in a vacuum. Growth demands intentional openness to others. We require others to help us grow.
The Bishop spoke this phrase to the students, "No one can successfully live an adult life on an eighth grade faith." He reminded the students that Confirmation is not a graduation and their faith formation doesn't end with this sacrament. Instead, they need to take responsibility for their continued growth in faith. Congratulations to all the students from Holy Family, St. Carlo Acutis, and St. Paul the Apostle. May God continue to bless you and help you grow in your faith.
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all you amazing moms out there! May our Heavenly Mother continue to pray for all you on your special day!!! God bless!

05/09/2026

05/01/2026

Diocesan Men’s Day of Formation
The Knights of Columbus invite all men of the parish, ages 18 and older, to attend a Day of Formation. This diocesan-wide in-service offers a unique opportunity for prayer and fellowship, culminating in a 4:00 PM Mass with our Bishop. Please scan the QR code to register and secure your place.