"We are a parish family that strives to live our Catholic faith by vibrant worship of God and loving service to others, all through God's grace."

Mass Schedule
Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:30PM
Sundays: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, 6:00PM
Daily Mass: 7:00AM
**See Below for the Holiday Schedule**

Homily Podcasts
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Daily Mass Readings

To view the daily Mass readings please click here.

Mass readings are courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Web site.

Weekly Bulletin

:. December 21, 2008

:. Advent & Christmas Schedule

For previous Bulletins click here.


That Man is You!

Grow in your Catholic faith through reflection on Scripture and the Catholic tradition. Format includes continental breakfast, video presentation, discussion, and prayer. All men of the parish are invited, and walk-ins and new registrants are welcome any week. Click here for more information.

Family Religious Education 2008

Family Religious Education begins in September. Click here to download the schedule and here to download a registration form.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The RCIA is a journey of conversion. It is a time to discern how God has worked in your life. It is a process to deepen and enrich your relationship with God in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Classes have begun, but new participants are still welcome. Click here for more information.

Counseling Ministry

"Key for Living Well with Multiple Stressors": a new web column from Mary Ann C. Holtz, LMHC, Counseling Ministry. Click here to read the column.

Msgr. Gibbons - Update

Click here for the latest update on Father Gibbons.

St. Paul School Renovation

The renovation is now complete. Click here to view the photo galleries.
Announcements and Events
Holiday Mass Schedules
The Advent and Christmas Mass schedule can be accessed here.

Parishion Address/Email Updates
We are currently updating our Parish database and would like to include parishioners’ e-mail addresses. Address change/update cards are available in the pews and in the back of the church or you can make these changes online. If you have a change of address click here or if you are simply registering your email address you can do that above.
**Address updates are for existing members of the parish. If you have not joined the parish yet you can do so on the first Sunday of the month by attending the information meeting held in the Parish Center after the 9:30 a.m. mass.**

O.B.I.C. YOUTH NEWS
No high school youth night today, Dec. 21, or Dec. 28th!

No middle school youth night Wednesday, Dec. 24, or Dec. 31st!

High School Teen retreat is Jan. 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Bethany Center! A weekend away from home, a weekend to build community, to build friendships and enhance your relationship with Jesus! Registration is NOW! Call or email Gail!

Confirmation classes will begin Jan. 11th. Registration forms are located on the tables in the church or call the Parish office!

01.05.09 Study program of an enlightening encyclical.
Interested in learning about what the Catholic Church REALLY teaches about the dignity and vocation of women? – In this, the 20th anniversary of JPII’s encyclical, Mulieris Dignitatem, come join the women of St. Paul’s and St. Raphael’s for some scholarship and fellowship. This 8-wk study will meet on Mondays, from 6:30 to 8pm, starting 1/5/09. Cost $10! Contact Maura Buete at 688.6952 for information and registration.

St. Paul Parish 2009 Photo Directory
"SMILE! Lifetouch Photography will be here during the month of February capturing parishioner portraits for our next St. Paul Parish 2009 Photo Directory. While portraits will be available for purchase, no purchase is necessary for the session to have your portrait included in the photo directory. To schedule your session date/time, it's easier than you think. Just go to this LifeTouch Appointment Link and where you can view the session calendar and chose the time slot that is most convenient for you. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Rachel Dudley @ 433.1887. Also, if you have any ministry photos you would like to see included in our next directory, please email them to Mary Rachel Dudley. We would like to have every ministry represented."

Msgr. Gibbons Reception
Reception to honor Msgr. Gibbons. Click here to view the photo galleries.