National Council of Catholic Women to Meet
The Altar and Rosary Society of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish will host the San Luis Obispo Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women. Mass will start at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11th. An early lunch and the meeting will follow in the hall. Pam Johnson, the Director of the newly-opened Tree of Life Pregnancy Support Center in SLO, will be the featured speaker. RSVP to Deanery President Heather at 772-6970.
Frank Runyeon Presents “The Beatitudes” Play
Saint Paul the Apostle parish has invited Frank Runyeon to present his one-man “Sermon on the Mount” play in the church on Monday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Runyeon has a variety of presentations on the Scriptures and morality; he has performed the gospel for hundreds of thousands of people (both Catholic and Protestant communities) throughout the United States for 20 years. All are invited to this free evening and to speak with the actor after the presentation. This Catholic man began his career opposite Meg Ryan in the day-time soap As the World Turns. His TV acting career includes roles in General Hospital, Santa Barbara, L.A. Law, Falcon Crest, Melrose Place and All My Children. His experience includes feature films, the New York stage, regional theater and radio (with his own comedy talk show on LA’s KFI). This is a wonderful way to anticipate the beginning of the Lenten season.
Biblical Foundations of Social Justice
Father Jim Nisbet will present insights into the Biblical foundations of social justice on Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Mission Parish hall. This is described as a new perspective on social justice by a renowned speaker and teacher.
Pilgrimage to Italy and Medjugorje
Father John Farao, O.F.M.Conv., is the spiritual assistant for a pilgrimage to central Italy and Medjugorje. Scheduled for September 17-29, 2012, the pilgrimage will include Rome, Vatican City, Medjugorje and Assisi. At a cost of $3,375 (plus $500 in taxes and surcharges), you will have airfare, accommodations, tour guides, two daily meals and bus trips. For complete information, brochures are available in the rear of the church. Contact Golden Voyages at (714)-534-8655 or (866)-534-8656 for additional information.
Pray for Those in the Military
There are several members of the parish family who are in the military. Please pray for Jeffrey “Jeff” Owen, Matthew Owen, Jeremiah and Amelia “Milly” (Souza) Eggebraaten, Christopher Valine, Jarod Alexander Souza, Nicholas Villegas, Richard (Richie) John III, Jessie Davis Long, Annie O’Connell, James F. Maloney, Antonio P. Ramos, Mitchell Howard, Maria Kuhnes, Markus Jones and Grace Anderson.
Coffee and Donuts
Coffee and donuts will be available Sunday morning in the hall. Please join your fellow parishioners after the Sunday morning Masses. Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know.
The Good News
Today’s readings begin with a few verses from the book of Job. First, Job complains that his nights drag on endlessly. Then, worse yet, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; / they come to an end without hope” (Job 7:6). Not exactly encouraging, these lamentations, not when taken alone.
Most of us have been there, though, and the antidote is the “good news” that Paul found so compelling that “an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). Paul felt driven to announce the gospel to as many people as possible, “to save at least some” (9:22).
This good news is the mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who lifted Simon Peter’s mother-in-law from her sickbed with a mere touch of his hand. “The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons” (Mark 1:33–34)). Our woes and demons are as real as Job’s, and Jesus is our savior. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Reflections on the Old Testament with Father Victor
The discussion-reflection on the Old Testament continues on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the front hall.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30
Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10
Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31—1:1;
Mk 1:40-45
Continue to pray for those who are ill
Frank Cotta, Bill Musser, Jude Genova, Mary Louise Brady, Ruby Pereira, Shawn Clarke, Anastasia Berry, Tom Quaresma, Therese Lawrence, Ida Avila, Michalle Hammond, Benjamin David McConnell, Trinity Silva, Tony Brescia, McKenzie Tompkins, Claudia Atkinson, Rosalea Garces, Joe Tondre, Anne Sterline, Tyler Borges, Patrick Johnson, Ginger Brandy, Gloria Wash, Romeo Zuech, Mike Fiorentino, Hilda Souza, Naomi Chew, Jerry Chew, Kristine Schilpp, Audra Koelewyn, Cache Coehlo, Joseph Serrano, Marcia Turner, Anita Landry, Judy Wedin, Arthur Calderon, Neal Hansen, Marilyn Biven, Jayne Roth, Alvin LeVeque, Ron LeVeque, Emma Coehlo, Mary Alexander, Zach Manzano, Amy Oronoz, Vince Filippi, David Sterling, Richard Dean Becerra, Wincie Stoleson, Allie Simon, Gary Lutneski, Telma Jones, Hunter Ormonde, Bruce Springer, Stephanie Liles, Louise Wilson, Barbara Chapman, Darrin Avila, Sandra Duprey, Jerry Williams, Samantha C. Kohler, Larry Catalina, Kathy Moritz, Grace Lanier, Felicidad Arcitio, Claudio Carbero, Kathy Warner, Simona Giovando, Shannon Carpenter, Regina Clarke, Annette Herbst, Theresa Fulbright, Joan Gaugush, Elaine Denton, Elsie Bough, Maureen Curran, Rose Michielli, Rey Cacabelos, Jennifer Chill, Arlindo Avila and Sharleen Brooks.
When is a Marriage Valid in the Church?
There are a number of essential elements that must occur for a marriage to be valid for a Roman Catholic in the Roman Catholic Church.

A union of a man and a woman, one of whom is a baptized Roman Catholic. This union is possible only if no impediments exist, e.g., a prior marriage not yet annulled. The spouses must be of minimum age according to country or state.
Both must enter freely and unconditionally into the marriage with the intent of having it last until one of the spouses dies.
Both must be open to the gift of children, if God chooses to create through them.
Both must have the intention of remaining faithful to one another throughout the duration of the marriage, which is interpreted narrowly as an exclusive, sexual intimacy, but which has broader implications for the health of the marriage.
There are to be two witnesses minimally.
As the witness of the Church, a validly ordained deacon, priest or bishop assists at the marriage. Only clergy empowered by the local bishop are able to assist at Roman Catholic marriages in the diocese.

It is possible for marriages of non-Catholics to be valid in the eyes of the Church. Without exception, a prior marriage of any person must be examined and determined to have been null and invalid before that person may enter into a marriage in the Roman Catholic Church. This is often a surprise to many people.