Saint Paul Catholic Parish, Athens

September Server Schedule

Church Picnic: Come out and enjoy a fun filled day at our annual picnic on September 22. Please see the various sign up sheets in the vestibule if you would like to help with this fun event.

The St. Paul Catholic Church Nursery will reopen on Sunday, September 15. We still need volunteers watching our little ones while the parents are attending Mass. We encourage parents to place their children in the nursery so we can have a quiet environment for our mass attendees. All nursery workers have been background checked by the Diocese and have taken Child Protection training.

The St. Paul Catholic Church Grief Group, Serenity Circle, will hold its first meeting on Mon, Sep 23 at 5:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Sacristy of the Chapel. Support materials will be shared in the first meeting. Grief comes in many forms. Whether grieving for the loss of a loved one, grieving a divorce or grieving the loss of a circumstance such as a job, St. Paul’s Serenity Circle is for you.

Catholic Instruction (OCIA) - OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Classes will be on Sundays at 1:30pm beginning September 15. If you are not Catholic and are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, these sessions are for you. They are also for Catholics who have not yet been confirmed. Contact the office for information.

SPCW Yard Sale:  Start gathering your items for the upcoming SPCW Yard Sale on October 5! We will be accepting items the week of the sale (September 30-October 4). We need volunteers to help the week of the sale and the day of. If you’re available to help, please sign up in the vestibule.

SPCW Upcoming Meetings: Mark your calendars for the SPCW upcoming meetings. Note that the September meeting will be conducted in July. Fall is a busy time with Yard Sale and Christmas giving activities! Hope to see you there!

• October 10
• November 14
• 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.

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.