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Contact us for the following services. Feel free to call, email, or send a form through the links below.
“I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” - John 16:33
“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
“I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.”
- Philippians 4:13
Baptism
For baptism of children, contact the office to arrange a meeting with our Priest. Baptisms are normally celebrated after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday.
Adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or would like to know more about the Catholic faith, should contact the office or email ocia@stpaulathens.org.
Marriage
The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.
A wedding is a joyful occasion. As you plan your wedding, please remember that you must meet with a Priest at least 6 months prior to your wedding. Please call the office with any questions, and to schedule an appointment before you set your wedding date.
If you are Catholic and were not married in the church, you can reconcile it through convalidation. Contact the office to discuss the process.
Funerals
On behalf of the parish community of St. Paul, we extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Please know that we are here to help you and support you during this difficult time. One of our staff will assist you in the planning of the funeral, and suggest ways for family and friends to be personally involved.
Music Suggestions and Scripture Readings appropriate for the Catholic Funeral Rite are given in the link below. They are beautiful passages of comfort, peace, and hope. May God’s strength and peace be with you.
The music must be restricted to that appropriate for Mass.
For reservation of the church for the Funeral Mass please call the parish office,
256-232-4191.
What is a Columbarium?
Columbariums are structures with inbuilt niche spaces that store urns containing cremated remains. Our columbarium has 144 niches, configured in 4 units with 36 niches per unit. The units are in a fenced area with a beautiful prayer garden in the center. Each niche may hold the remains of one or two people.
