Saint Paul Catholic Parish, Athens

Saint Paul would like to thank the following parishioners for making the Easter Masses a success: Choir Members, Decorating Committee Members, Altar Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Ushers, and all Saint Paul Parish Family Members.

Join us for Mother’s Day: The Knights of Columbus are hosting a free Mother’s Day breakfast at 9:30am on Sunday, May 11, for mothers and their families.

Please keep the First Communion students in your prayers as they make final preparations to receive their first Eucharist during the 6:30pm Mass on Sat. April 26, and 10:30am Mass on Sun. April 27.

Congratulations the 6 people who were baptized, confirmed, and had 1st communion at the Easter Vigil.  They are now in full communion with the Catholic church.  Please keep them in your prayers.

• Addison Callahan
• Martha Sofia Gutierrez Ponce
• Levy Vazquez
• Dakota Woodard
• Edwin Vega
• Ariana Salgado

Please take a Divine Mercy Chaplet card from the vestibule and join Catholics around the world in the Divine Mercy Novena.

Searching for a spiritually fulfilling destination for your Jubilee of Hope 2025 pilgrimage?  The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville has been designated by Bishop Steven Raica as a Jubilee Year site by the Diocese of Birmingham. Located on a 400-acre site, the Shrine is an ideal place to experience a deep sense of peace and serenity with the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence for yourself or for a soul in Purgatory.  Pilgrims are invited to walk the beautiful grounds and encounter the many opportunities for spiritual refreshment.  Visit www.olamshrine.com/jubilee or call 256-352-6267 or email info@olamshrine.com for more information on the Shrine and ways to plan a pilgrimage for the jubilee year.

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.
• The Hispanic community sells breakfast items on Sundays from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  The plate is $5.00 per person.

The Chapel is open Monday through Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm 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.

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.

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.