WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY

ST. PAUL PARISH DIRECTORY 2006

 

PASTOR – Rev. William Hammelman O.S.B., Pastor……..

Deacon- Loris Buccola

Priest –in-Residence  Fr.Joseph Wood,OSB

 

PARISH OFFICE 

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

 

THE  SACRAMENTS

 

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:

        Contact parish office.                                                                         

 

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 following is a list of organizations serving our parish community.

Your participation is always welcome.

 

PASTORAL COUNCIL

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.

 

 

 

PARISH COMMISSIONS

 

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. 

 

 

 

PARISH COMMITTEES

 

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. 

 

 

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

 

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

 

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.

 

 

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

 

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

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