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Sealed With the Gift of the Holy Spirit
This past Saturday, our parish joyfully celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation as our teenagers were sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It was a beautiful witness of faith to see these young men and women publicly affirm the promises first made at their Baptism and take another step deeper into the life of the Church. Confirmation is not the end of a journey, but the strengthening of a lifelong calling to follow Christ. Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, thes
Marisa McDonald
May 131 min read


Celebrating Our First Communicants
This past weekend, our parish joyfully celebrated the First Holy Communion of many of our children as they received Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time. It was a beautiful and grace-filled occasion for our parish family, and we give thanks to God for each of these precious children. We are so grateful to help usher these little ones more deeply into the life of the Church and to walk alongside them as they grow in faith. Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ is a
Marisa McDonald
May 121 min read


Honoring Mothers This Mother’s Day
This past Mother’s Day, we gave thanks to God for the incredible gift of mothers — women whose love, sacrifice, strength, and faith shape hearts and homes in countless ways each day. We especially lifted our hearts in gratitude to our Blessed Mother Mary, whose faithful “yes” brought our Savior into the world and opened the way for our salvation. Mary remains the perfect model of motherhood: humble, loving, steadfast, and completely devoted to God’s will. In her care for Jesu
Marisa McDonald
May 121 min read


Sent to Serve: A Day of Faith in Action
This past Saturday, our parish family came together for Sent to Serve, presented by All American Pet Resorts, our parish-wide mission day dedicated to putting our faith into action through service. It was a beautiful reminder that the Church is not only where we gather to worship, but also where we are sent forth to love and serve others. We were blessed with a wonderful turnout of parishioners of all ages—families, children, students, adults, and ministry groups—who generous
Marisa McDonald
Apr 272 min read


Reflecting on the Grace of the Holy Triduum
Two weeks have passed since we ended the sacred days of the Holy Triduum, yet their grace continues to unfold in our lives. The Church’s liturgy does not simply recall past events—it invites us into them. And in those days, we walked closely with the Lord through the mystery of His love. (Be sure to check out the additional photos from the Triduum included throughout this post.) On Holy Thursday, we encountered two powerful signs of Christ’s love: the washing of the feet and
Marisa McDonald
Apr 182 min read


Divine Mercy Sunday
There are few Sundays in the Church year as tender and hope-filled as Divine Mercy Sunday . Celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter, this day reminds us that the Resurrection is not just an event of the past—it is a living reality, poured out for us in the form of God’s endless mercy. The message of Divine Mercy was entrusted to Saint Faustina Kowalska, who recorded in her diary the words of Jesus: “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.” These wo
Marisa McDonald
Apr 132 min read


Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light—and New Life Among Us
There is something uniquely powerful about the stillness of Holy Saturday night. After walking with the Lord through His Passion on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, the Church gathers in quiet anticipation. The silence is not empty—it is filled with hope. The Easter Vigil begins in darkness. A fire is kindled, and from it the Paschal Candle is lit, symbolizing Christ, the Light of the World. As the flame is passed from person to person, the darkened church slowly fills with lig
Marisa McDonald
Apr 82 min read


Saint Paul Parish Mission
Fr. Richard Sutter’s parish mission centered on the profound connection between the Beatitudes and the Seven Last Words of Christ , drawing especially from the insights of the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. He showed how each Beatitude finds its deepest meaning in Christ’s words from the Cross, revealing not just moral teachings, but an invitation into a living relationship with Jesus. A key example he emphasized was: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”
Marisa McDonald
Mar 192 min read


Lenten Soup Supper
Our parish community gathered this past Friday for a beautiful Lenten Soup Supper , generously hosted by our OCIA community . It was a joy to see so many parishioners come together during this sacred season to share a simple, meat-free meal, conversation, and fellowship. Lent invites us to slow down, pray, and grow closer to Christ—and evenings like this are a wonderful reminder that we walk this journey of faith together. We are especially grateful for our OCIA community who
Marisa McDonald
Mar 91 min read


Celebrating Love and Community at Our Valentine’s Day Dance
Our recent Valentine’s Day Dance at Saint Paul Catholic Church was truly a beautiful celebration of love, faith, and community. With a great turnout from across the parish, the evening was filled with delicious food, joyful laughter, and plenty of fun on the dance floor. This special night was made possible by the generosity of so many parishioners who came together to help with planning, decorating, and setting up. It was a wonderful example of what it means to be a parish f
Marisa McDonald
Feb 181 min read


A Christmas Message from Fr. Pat
Dear Parishioners, As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we remember that God draws close to us in love—entering our world to heal, to save, and to gather us into His Church. Christmas reveals that Christ is our hope, our peace, and the One who leads us into new life. Rooted in His living Word and nourished by the Sacraments, our mission at St. Paul is to renew the faith and hope of our parish family through prayer, fellowship, sacrificial love, and service. This season is a b
Marisa McDonald
Dec 20, 20253 min read


Christmas at Saint Paul
🎄 Christmas Mass Times 🎄 We joyfully invite you and your family to celebrate the birth of our Savior with us at St. Paul Catholic Church . December 24 ✨ 4:00 PM✨ 6:00 PM✨ 8:00 PM (Spanish)✨ Midnight Mass December 25 ✨ 10:00 AM Come, let us adore Him. All are welcome!
Marisa McDonald
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Celebrating Fall at Saint Paul: Faith, Fun, and Community
This fall, Saint Paul came alive with festive celebrations that combined faith, culture, and community fun! To kick off the season’s excitement, the Saint Paul Catholic School Fall Festival was a wonderful evening of community fun . Families came together to celebrate the beautiful season the Lord has given us, enjoying a dunk tank, bouncy houses, and a variety of fun games and activities for the kids . Our raffle raised an incredible $25,000 to support the school, while ev
Marisa McDonald
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Columbarium Ground Breaking Ceremony
On September 14 , the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Saint Paul Catholic Church marked a significant moment in our parish...
Marisa McDonald
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Welcoming Our New Parishioners: Relics of the Saints
I’d like to introduce you to some very special new parishioners who have taken up permanent residence here at St. Paul’s—and they are...
Marisa McDonald
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Parishioner Feature ⎸ Freddy Gomez
Freddy Gomez grew up in a strong Catholic family that modeled prayer and parish life, but it was during his first year at Franciscan...
Marisa McDonald
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Visit from Bishop Luis Zarama
On Sunday, August 17th, our parish was blessed to welcome Bishop Luis to Saint Paul. He joined us in celebrating both the 11:00 a.m. and...
Marisa McDonald
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Parishioner Feature ⎸ Judith Denis
When I came to St. Paul, I didn’t find a community or a church—I found a family. My family.” Judith Denis’ story to closer union with...
Marisa McDonald
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Encountering Christ at Hidden Lake: Our Life Teen Camp Experience
Last week, a group of our high school teens embarked on a journey to Life Teen Camp Hidden Lake —a week away from the noise and...
Marisa McDonald
Jul 22, 20251 min read


Finding Our Way with Christ: True North Catholic VBS
Last week, over 90 children at Saint Paul embarked on an exciting adventure through True North Catholic Vacation Bible School—a week...
Marisa McDonald
Jul 22, 20251 min read
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