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Mass, Prayer, Reconciliation

Sunday Masses (in the Church)
Saturday: 5:00pm
Saturday: 6:30pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am

Daily Masses (in the Chapel)
Tuesday: 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am
Thursday: 8:30am
Friday: 8:30am

Adoration (in the Chapel)
Friday 9am to 1pm

Reconciliation (in the Church Confessional)
Saturday 4pm to 4:30pm

Rosary - 30 minutes before Mass

Announcements

Advent Penance Service: Wednesday, December 18, at 6:00pm.

Christmas Mass Schedule:

  • Christmas Eve: Dec. 24 - 5:00pm (bilingual).  Children’s choir will sing at 4:30pm.
  • Christmas Day: Dec. 25 - 8:30am, 10:30am

We are assembling a Children’s choir for the Christmas Eve 5:00pm Mass.  A Signup Sheet is on the table in the vestibule.  The first rehearsal will be held December 8 at 12:00pm in the church.  All interested children 2nd grade and older are welcome.

If you would like to dedicate a Christmas flower (Poinsettia) in memory or in honor of a loved one for Christmas, please submit the name to the parish office by December 18.  You may call, email, or turn in your intention envelope.

Christmas is coming up fast!  SPCW is collecting food items for the Christmas Giving program.  Please take a grocery bag with listed needed items stapled located near each church door, and return by December 16.  We are helping several families in need at our church and in the community. Your generosity is greatly appreciated to help those in need.

St. Paul Knights of Columbus Fundraiser: Kick off your day with faith inspired goodies like Sock Religious socks and faith-filled shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and mugs.  Your purchase will contribute to our Knights of Columbus fundraising efforts, as 50% of sales will walk straight to St. Paul School.  Thank you for your support!

SPCW Upcoming Meetings: Mark your calendars for the SPCW upcoming meeting. Hope to see you there!

  • December 12

Join us in the Parish Hall on Sundays.

  • At 9:30am, we have a full breakfast on select Sundays and donuts and coffee the other days.
  • After the 10:30am Mass, we have some breakfast items for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to volunteer to help chaperone and clean the hall afterwards, please see the sign up sheet in the vestibule.

The Chapel is open Monday through Friday 9am - 1pm with Adoration on Friday.

If you would like to have Mass said in memory of or in honor of a loved one or a special intention, please call the office as early as possible.  Scheduling one month prior is best for availability.

If you would like to provide flowers in memory or honor of a loved one or for a special occasion, please contact the office or Jayne Higginbotham at 256-206-0266.

 

Adult Faith Enrichment Activities

OCIA:  If you are not Catholic and are interested in learning about the Catholic faith, this program is for you.  It is also for all Catholic adults who are not yet Confirmed.  For more information, contact Pam McCue at 256-603-8624 or ocia@stpaulathens.org or call the church office at 256-232-4191.

Columbarium

Mission Statement

We, the Christian community of St. Paul, are committed to serving the Lord and His people through witnessing and stewardship of time, talent and treasure, and, rooted in the Word and Tradition, are focused on encountering Him in the Breaking of the Bread.

Welcome

Saint Paul Church is the house of our Heavenly Father, a place of solace and grace, so please feel at home here. Whether you are a registered parishioner, new to our community, or a visitor--WELCOME!

Contact St. Paul Catholic Church

1900 US Highway 72 West, Athens AL, 35611

Office Phone: 256-232-4191

Email: secretary@stpaulathens.org

Emergency: 256-497-6598, 256-527-5858

Office Hours

The office is open Mon from 10am to 3pm and Tues through Fri from 9am to 3pm.

Staff

Parish App

Get the St. Paul Parish app to help keep informed and connected!  It can be installed on your smartphone to be accessible wherever you go.

It is free and easy to subscribe.  Click here for details.

Worship Aids

Our parish has purchased a subscription to FORMED.org, an incredible online gateway to Catholic material all in one place.  Enjoy a Bible study, MP3s, books, and movies.  Click here for the St. Paul link to register for FORMED. Alternatively, you may register at the website formed.org using the St. Paul access code NKBQBB.

Daily inspirational and devotional text messages are available for free signup. The messages are entitled '30 seconds with Jesus' and are sent once per day. To subscribe, start a new text message to 844-948-2009. In the message line type 30seconds. There is no space or period when entering 30seconds. You should receive a response if done correctly.

Help Needed!

St. Paul always needs nursery workers for our 10:30 AM Mass.  Please consider giving of your talents by helping with our little ones.  Please call Dana Wolfe 251-978-6759, if you have any questions.

If you are willing to consider being an usher, lector, or extraordinary minister, please contact the office.

From the Diocese

Bulletins


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