WELCOME TO OUR
PARISH FAMILY
ST. PAUL PARISH DIRECTORY 2006
Deacon- Loris Buccola
Priest –in-Residence Fr.Joseph
Wood,OSB
1410 Pine Street, Silverton OR 97381
Hours M, T, TH, F – 8:00am to 4:00 pm
Telephone…………… 503.873-2044, Fax…………503.873-0304,
E-Mail ………Stpsil@open.org
MASS:
Weekend: Saturday --
5:30 p.m. Sunday-- 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and at
Noon in Spanish
Daily: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
RECONCILLIATION:
Saturday 4:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. and by appointment.
ANOINTING OF THE
SICK:
Contact
parish office
MARRIAGE:
Again, Welcome! Especially
to you, who may be new to our Faith Community.
Please contact the Parish Office to register, but by all means look
through this directory to see what’s inside our community.
The Pastoral Council, with the Pastor, facilitates a vision, establishes priorities, sets a direction, and helps provide for the spiritual enrichment of the parish. They evaluate, support ministries and set parish goals in collaboration with the Pastor.
ADMINISTRATIVE
COUNCIL:
The Administrative Council advises the Pastor in administrating and planning the financial and property affairs of the parish, including budget preparation and supervision of accounting.
Catechetical Commission: This commission meets once a
month to promote participation in the Ministry of Catechetics, to serve as a
public relations source and to recommend policy regarding the religious
education needs of the parish.
Family Life Commission: This commission meets to
plan and provide social activities and events to contribute to the family life
of the parish.
Liturgy Commission: This commission gathers
monthly together in prayer to develop relevant themes for liturgies, which
will aid our faith community in experiencing the richness and depth of the
Eucharist.
Pro-life Committee: This committee
meets regularly. Its purpose is to
offer information on all aspects of this complex topic: Catholic teaching, opportunities for
involvement, education, support and more.
Evangelization Committee: This committee meets to
discuss ways in which we can better evangelize as a parish community thus
inviting all people of Silverton to hear the message of salvation, that they
may come to know the saving power of Jesus Christ.
Vocations Committee: This committee meets as
needed during the year. The purpose is to promote awareness of the need for
vocations, foster the growth of vocations at St. Paul and to assist with
resources for them.
St. Paul Altar Society: This organization meets
monthly to oversee the operations of the church interior such as decorating,
flowers, cleaning, etc.
Adult Acolytes /
Liturgical Assistants: These men and women prepare the Altar for
Mass, and assist the celebrant at the altar. Contact the pastor.
Altar Servers: Young people perform this
ministry at Mass, weddings, funerals, etc. Training is necessary and provided
before entering this ministry.
Parish Musicians: One of the essential
elements for prayerful participation in the liturgy is music. Music ministers incorporate the
themes of the liturgical year and select music for our celebrations.
Eucharistic Ministers: This ministry is to
distribute the Eucharist at Mass and/or take Holy Communion to the
elderly or homebound on a weekly basis.
Training and commissioning is required and ministers must have received
the Sacraments of Initiation.
Lectors:
Proclamation of the Scripture during Mass is the ministry of
lectors. Training and commissioning are
required, as well as an ongoing study of Scripture.
Ushers / Greeters: Ushers offer assistance in
greeting people, in seating people, take up the collection,
distributing bulletins and assisting with emergencies.
Sacristans: Sacristans oversee the
supply of liturgical items for Mass as well as the vestments, Altar cloths,
flowers, and decorating for the seasons of the year.
Religious Education Sessions are held from September
through April for children ages 3 through high school. Contact the
DRE at 873-2044
On Sunday morning for grades pre-school
through 6th grade from 9-10:15 a.m.
On Wednesday evenings the High School (SPY)
meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
On Thursday evenings Grades 7th
and 8th grade (SPAM) meet from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Religious Education Sessions in Spanish. Contact the
Hispanic Ministries Coordinator.
Baptism:
Parental and Godparent preparation sessions are required before
Baptism. Contact the Fr. William at the
parish office for an appointment.
Reconciliation / Eucharist: There are sessions
available through our Religious Education office.
Confirmation: Preparation for Confirmation is a one-year process that takes
place every other year here at
St. Paul Parish. Next Confirmation-(2006-2007) Contact the Youth Ministry
office.
Marriage: One of the couple must be an
active and registered parishioner or parents of either the bride or
groom be active / registered in St. Paul Parish. Please contact
the parish office six months before date of marriage for meeting
with the Pastor 873-2044.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: RCIA is
a process, a faith journey for those interested in entering
fully into our Catholic community. A Scriptural
approach with the Sunday's liturgy, Catholic tradition and
doctrine is used to guide those interested in the knowledge and
love of Jesus and our Church.
Contact the pastor.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP AND SERVICE
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 24 hrs. 365
days in Chapel.
Legion of Mary: Meets weekly for prayer and
reflect on Spiritual Works.
Breath of Life Renewal Group: Meets each Monday evening at
7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center for singing, teaching, prayer and personal
spiritual enrichment.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Meets in the Parish Center
at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Evening Bible Study (Fall-Spring) in the Parish
Library from 6:30-8:00.
Annual Turkey Dinner: Held the first Sunday in
November, this is the main fundraiser for the parish. Everyone’s help is appreciated and needed.
"Coffee &": This hospitality ministry serves refreshments after each of the
Sunday Masses in the school hall. and
is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Funeral Luncheon Program: To provide families with an
opportunity for a luncheon and fellowship after funeral services in the parish
Gardening Group: Parishioners meet during the
Spring and Fall to plan and outline the landscape for the parish as well as the
courtyards.
Knights of Columbus: A Catholic fraternal service
group that meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in
the school basement.
New Mother’s Meals: Families with new babies
have dinner meals prepared and delivered to them for the first two weeks after
the baby arrives by volunteer parishioners.
Parish Library: Located in the parish
center, the library has over 1000 books and tapes for parishioner's use.
Library is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am
to 4:00 pm, and by appointment.
Sewing Circle: Meets each Monday morning to
quilt, sew and make crafts for the bazaar sale at the Turkey Dinner.
St. Paul Cemetery: Located on Hobart Rd. just
outside of Silverton.
Community Outreach: Through Silverton Area
Community Aid (SACA) offering assistance to area families. Contact 873-3446.
Revised March 27, 2006