Parish Life
Ministries Overview
At St. Paul the Apostle, we believe that every member has gifts to share and a calling to serve. Our ministries provide opportunities to grow in faith, build community, and make a difference.
Administration
Bulletin & Website
Coordinates and disseminate parish information through the weekly bulletin and on-line website.
Finance Council
Oversees parish finances and serves in an advisory capacity to the pastor in matters of financial planning.
Peggy McNelis
Pastoral Council
Appointed body that assists the pastor in decision-making and serves as liaison to parish stewardship groups.
John Parnell, Facilitator
Safe Environment Program
Comprehensive program ensuring safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults.
Education & Formation
Adult Religious Education
The purpose of Adult Education is to provide Catholic adults with ongoing opportunities for growth in their spiritual lives and in their understanding of the Catholic faith.
Adult Sunday School
Throughout the year, opportunities for scripture study are offered to help participants enter more deeply into God's Word.
Joe Duffesy
864-582-0674
Natural Family Planning
Sympto-thermal method of NFP as taught by the couple to couple league.
Angie Grieshop
864-582-2162
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (O.C.I.A.)
Process of discernment and education for adults who wish to become Catholic.
Religious Education Classes
Classes held every Sunday Morning during school year for public school children K through high school. Prepares children for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Deacon Norberto Chavez
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
Tradition of academic excellence in a faith based environment. K4 through 5th grade.
Vacation Bible School
Children ages 4-10 invited. One week in summer. Registration info published in bulletin.
Women's Bible Study
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays 9:00-11:00 AM during school year. Discusses upcoming Sunday Mass Scripture readings.
Fellowship
Emmaus Men & Women
The Emmaus is a Catholic weekend retreat open to anyone seeking a deeper relationship with God. Separate retreat weekends for men and women twice a year. Open to ages 20+.
Jody Armstrong (Men) / Mary Needs / Mary Armstrong (Women)
[email protected] / [email protected]
864-576-0000 / 864-804-0088
Hispanic Prayer Group
This group usually meets once a week for prayers and the Rosary said in Spanish.
Knights of Columbus
The world's largest Catholic Fraternal Service organization. Membership limited to practicing Catholic men, age 18+.
Men @ Prayer
All men welcome. Friday mornings 7:00-8:00 AM. Reading Sunday scripture, discussion, prayer requests, and light breakfast.
Secular Franciscan Order
Committed to a gospel way of life inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. Meets 4th Saturday of every month 10 AM - 12 PM.
St. Therese of Lisieux Circle
A group of parish women who meet once a month, pray and lunch together/raise money to contribute to different organizations.
Liturgical
Adoration Chapel
The Eucharist is in the newly remodeled adoration chapel which is located on the parking lot side of the historic church and is available 24/7. Please call the parish office for the security code.
Adult Choir/Cantors/Ministers of Music
At week-end masses and other liturgical celebrations, cantors, choir members and instrumentalists offer their time and talents to lead and enhance the liturgy. All interested adults should contact the Directors of Music for more information.
Altar Guild
Helping to maintain the altar. Altar linens volunteers are responsible for collecting, cleaning, and pressing of altar linens, vestments, and albs.
Mary Lawson
Altar Servers
Serve the priest at the altar during Holy Mass, Vespers, and other liturgical functions. Children and adults who have received First Eucharist, at least nine years of age.
Baptismal Preparation
Baptismal preparation classes for parents wishing to have their infant or child baptized are offered monthly.
Eucharistic Revival Committee
Encouraging a close personal relationship with Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration; promoting greater attention and reverence through understanding of Holy Mass; education on True Presence.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Eucharist
Lay persons permitted to administer the Holy Eucharist during week-end liturgies, other liturgical functions and to bring communion to the sick and homebound.
Funerals
The pastor and pastoral staff offer assistance with funeral liturgy planning, wake services and graveside services.
Parish office
864-582-0674
Gift Bearers
Gift bearers assist with the celebration of Holy Mass by bringing the gifts of bread and wine.
Ushers @ Mass or Office
864-582-0674
Junior Choir
Junior choir that sings several times a year during the week-end liturgies and for special liturgies.
Carrie Page
864-582-0674
Lectors
Reads the word of God from the Old and New Testament, recites the psalms, and reads the general intercessions.
Marriage Preparation
Couples seeking to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact the parish office 6 months in advance.
Mass Intentions
Contact the parish office to have a Mass said for a deceased person or a special intention. Altar flowers and sanctuary candle also available.
Church Office
864-582-0674
Ushers
Greet parishioners/visitors, seat, gather offertory and distribute bulletins after Holy Mass.
Wedding Coordinator
Helps perspective Bride and Groom understand Diocesan, parish and County requirements for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Outreach
Bloodmobile
Several times a year, area churches sponsor Bloodmobile Sunday in cooperation with The Blood Connection.
Cathi Whelchel
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities provides a wide range of social services including counseling, emergency assistance, and disaster response.
Piedmont Regional Office
800-705-8743
Christian Outreach
Spartanburg Soup Kitchen, TOTAL Ministries, and Hope Center for Children outreach.
Sarah Brodie
Culture of Life
This ministry supports awareness of issues related to the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. Meets the second Tuesday of most months.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
Parish priests, deacons, and trained ministers bring the Eucharist to those unable to attend Mass.
Rummage Sale
Annual parish rummage sale with proceeds given to selected local charities and church building fund.
Samaritan Ministry
Created to stay in touch with and help with the needs of St. Paul's parishioners.
Cathy Canino
Service
Annulment Assistance
Information and guidance for beginning the process of requesting an annulment in the Diocese of Charleston.
Bereavement Committee
The Bereavement Committee is in charge of setting up a reception, when requested by the family after the funeral.