Announcing:
Saint Mary's Press winner for the week of June 12, 2009!
Congratulations to Ann Michele Zwosta!

Ann Michele Zwosta will receive a copy of the Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible CD-ROM, a $27.95 value.

Search for names, terms, or themes in seconds. The Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible in the New American Bible translation is completely searchable and includes the same features of its printed companion, plus excerpts from Turn Into the Wind: Reflections and Prayers by College Students, and thirty full-screen images of the Holy Land.

Look Inside: You can find an online sampler of Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible on the SMP Web catalog. Search for "College Study Bible," or use this link to go to the product description, http://www.smp.org/ItemDetail.cfm?ItemNum=4123. Then use the "look inside" button next to the cover image to see pages from this CD-ROM.

Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible CD-ROM
Virginia Halbur, general editor
ISBN 978-0-88489-556-5, CD-ROM, $27.95
http://www.smp.org/ItemDetail.cfm?ItemNum=4123

Perfect for New College Students

Do you know a special teen who is heading off to college this fall?

Send the Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible with them! Using the New American Bible translation, this Bible was created specifically to meet the academic and spiritual needs of college students. Introductory articles at the beginning of the Bible, introductions to the different sections and books, over 90 short articles, maps, illustrations, charts, and images help students make the connection between the Scriptures, Tradition, and their own life experiences. Not only will it help students studying the Bible for the first time, it also promotes spiritual growth as they continue their journey into adulthood.

Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible
Virginia Halbur, general editor
ISBN 978-0-88489-556-5, paper, 2,136 pages, $32.95
http://www.smp.org/ItemDetail.cfm?ItemNum=4121

Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible
Virginia Halbur, general editor
ISBN 978-0-88489-556-5, hardcover, 2,136 pages, $42.95
http://www.smp.org/ItemDetail.cfm?ItemNum=4122

Concluding the Pauline Year
by Ginny Halbur

June 29th is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. It also concludes a yearlong celebration inaugurated by Pope Benedict XVI honoring the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Saint Paul. One way to help families and members of the parish celebrate the conclusion of this tribute would be to hold a family movie night showing a film on the life of Saint Paul, offering a time for discussion afterwards. You might consider using all or part of one of the following videos that cover the life and legacy of Paul and his impact on Christianity:

• Peter and Paul (1981), 194 minutes. A television mini-series featuring Anthony Hopkins.
• The Story of Paul the Apostle (2003), 68 minutes. This documentary, narrated by Martin Sheen, was produced by The History Channel.
• Empires: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution (2003), 110 minutes. This video was produced by PBS, which offers some excellent teacher resources to accompany the video on their Web site.
• The Search for Paul (2004), 88 minutes. This video is an ABC News presentation with Peter Jennings.

All these videos are available for purchase through Amazon.com but they may also be available to loan through your local diocesan or public library. For more prayers, activity ideas, and information on Saint Paul and the Pauline year, go to the SMP Web site at http://www.smp.org/StPaul.

Take Time to Reflect
by Roxane Kadrlik Chlachula

Summer is a time for our youth to gather together to do community service or go on mission trips. For youth ministers, these events require a great deal of preparation and planning. This is necessary for a positive experience, but in order for the event to be truly meaningful to youth, it is important that reflection be a part of the experience.

Go to http://www.smp.org/ResourcePage.cfm?Article=408 to read an article by Robert Feduccia entitled "The Importance of Process." In this article, Robert writes about the two favorite questions he asks young people to reflect on after their participation in an event.

This Week's Gift Pick

Sterling Silver 3-Ring Necklace
originally $49.95, now $34.95!
This offer ends Thursday, June 18, 2009. While supplies last!

The beauty of this sterling silver necklace extends far beyond its luxurious finish. Inspire her to cling to God's spirit, courage, and hope no matter where life takes her. A memorable graduation or birthday gift.