Strive to enter through the narrow gate. Today we are given fair warning by Jesus that we should strive earnestly to enter the kingdom of God, and not simply assume a place will be reserved for us. So let's make an effort, as we travel the path of discipleship, to travel lightly, unencumbered by unnecessary attachments to the things of this world.

Father, all the elements of nature obey Your commands.
Protect us and all Your people
During this season of storms and hurricanes.
Calm our fears and help us to prepare
Our hearts as well as our homes.
Help us to see You
In all we encounter,
And help us to minister to each other
In Your Name.
Through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.

A big ''thank you'' to all of those participating in online giving with WeShare! Online giving has been a big help to our parish. San Pablo Parish has received more consistent donations and been able to reprioritize office tasks. WeShare saves the administrative staff valuable time with its ability to accept credit and debit cards and to make automatic withdrawals from checking and savings accounts. This means more time to serve you and our mission as parish.

No matter how you give, your gifts are always appreciated! If you have not yet made the switch to online giving, we invite you to consider doing so. Online giving offers our parish a stable, sustainable future. We know that you share in this vision and we're excited about giving our parishioners many ways to participate in our growth as a parish family.

Thank you for your support!

Go to our website www.sanpablomarathon.org and click on Online Giving

Parents can visit VPKhelp.org to apply for FREE Pre-K!

There are 24 schools from MM O to MM 1 05.5 that offer Pre-K so there's one near you. Children should be 4 years old before September 1, 2019. Five-year-olds can also qualify. ''We need every parent to act now, and our target is to enroll 100% of the eligible children,'' explained Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers.

Parents should visit one of the 24 schools, call 305-296-5557 or visit VPKhelp.org for more information. The Early Learning Coalition also has offlces in Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West. NOTE: Some schools fill up quickly, so parents should act quickly to secure their preferred school.

Don't suffer any longer. Catholic Charities offers confidential. Counseling to help you cope with life challenges.

• Marriage/couples/family counseling
• Grief, sickness or major life changes
• Financial and employment difficulties
• Depression, trauma or abuse
• Anxiety, stress management, etc.

Sessions are free for hurricane Irma survivors. Call us for an appointment or brief phone consultation. Sessions are available in Monroe, Dade and Broward counties.

Call: (954)332-7070

Be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.
- Ephesians 5:18-19

All are welcome to a ''come as you are'' open rehearsal/reception on Thursday, September 19^th at 6 PM in the parish office (trailer next to the day care center.) This is a meet and greet for new choir members, instrumentalists, cantors, sound techs. Seasonal residents and year round residents are cordially invited!

Youth Choir- grades 3-8 Contemporary Choir- grades 9 - college students and young adults Adult Choir- All ages welcome! Instrumentalists- guitar, strings, woodwinds, percussion- All ages welcome!

Sign up sheets are available on clipboards at the main entrances. Come and share your God given talents and enjoy praising God with music, along with the people of San Pablo Parish. Enrich your prayer life through the gift of music!

For more information call 770-870-8334 or E-mail jacklouden55@gmail.com

New Mass Schedule Starting September 1^st 2019

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM |10:00 AM | 12:30 PM (Español)

Confirmation class is continuing to meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm in the Hall.

RE Class will meet on Sundays at 11:00am in the Hall starting September 15, 2019.

RE enrolment Form, available online and at the parish office, are to be submitted at the office. Thank you.

Questions? Absence report?
Terry Walters, DRE 305-393-1407 (cell/text)
TWalters@SanPabloMarathon.org (E-mail )

The Archdiocese of Miami has been hearing reports of people receiving emails from scammers impersonating clergy, asking to verify personal information on a document titled Archdiocese of Miami Proposal. If you, your friends or family have received emails like this, please do not open the attachment, do not respond, and delete the email.

Clergy would never ask you to verify personal information online. You can report the scam to Florida's Consumer Protection Division by visiting www.myfloridalegal.com and filling out a complaint form, or calling the Fraud Hotline, 1-866-966-7226.

If you see yourself or someone you know on the list who is no longer sick, please contact the office.