St. Paul the Apostle Church

St. Paul the Apostle Church Saturday Vigil Mass: 6:30 PM. Sunday Mass: 8 AM. Pastor: Rev. Ben Ampong
Email: [email protected]

Congratulations to Christopher and Stephanie Braun on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation last night! May the Holy S...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Christopher and Stephanie Braun on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation last night! May the Holy Spirit continue to guide, strengthen, and bless you both as you grow in faith and walk with Christ. Your church family celebrates this special milestone with you and prays for God's abundant blessings in your lives.

Last Sunday, Faith Formation concluded for this school year! And that called for a fun day. The children spent the day p...
05/11/2026

Last Sunday, Faith Formation concluded for this school year! And that called for a fun day. The children spent the day playing Catholic Jeopardy, making crafts for the special women in their faith journey, and just some good old fashion fun time! The cherry on top were the ice cream sundaes 🍨 we had to conclude our celebration. A special thank you to all of our families that entrust your children to us for Faith Formation!

St. Paul the Apostle Bulletin for May 10, 2026 along with Fr. Ben's homily.
05/08/2026

St. Paul the Apostle Bulletin for May 10, 2026 along with Fr. Ben's homily.

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars! Our next Gather & Feast Community Dinner is coming up on Thursday, May 21, from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in the Father Rausch Hall. Come share a meal and connect with friends (old and new). Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring family and friends, the more the merrier! We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

May 6, 2026
The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, celebrated on May 1st, highlights the dignity of human labor through the example of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. Established in 1955 by Pope Pius XII, the feast was intended to provide a Christian vision of work in response to growing secular labor movements, placing Christ at the center of human industry and effort. St. Joseph, a humble carpenter, is presented in Scripture as a man of obedience, faith, and quiet strength. In Matthew 13:55, Jesus is referred to as “the carpenter’s son,” affirming Joseph’s role as a worker who provided for the Holy Family. His labor was not merely practical but sanctified by love and service to God. The Catechism teaches that “human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God” (CCC 2427), emphasizing its spiritual value. This feast invites Catholics to see their daily work as participation in God’s creative plan and to seek holiness in ordinary tasks.

Sunday morning Mass was a special time as our Faith Formation students crowned Our Lady. They processed up the aisle wi...
05/04/2026

Sunday morning Mass was a special time as our Faith Formation students crowned Our Lady. They processed up the aisle with flowers and then joined in as the entire congregation prayed a litany to the Blessed Virgin. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

St. Paul the Apostle Bulletin for May 3, 2026 along with Fr. Ben's homily.
05/01/2026

St. Paul the Apostle Bulletin for May 3, 2026 along with Fr. Ben's homily.

04/29/2026

The Apostles in the Upper Room and the Gift of Peace
April 29, 2026
When Jesus appears to the apostles in the upper room, they are filled with fear, hiding behind locked doors. His first words, “Peace be with you,” speak directly to their anxiety and shame. He shows them His wounds, proving that the crucified one is truly alive. In Catholic understanding, this encounter emphasizes reconciliation and the birth of the Church’s mission. Jesus breathes on them and grants the authority to forgive sins, instituting the sacrament of Reconciliation. Easter is thus not only about victory over death but also the restoration of communion between God and humanity. The apostles are transformed from fearful followers into courageous witnesses. This moment reminds Catholics that the peace of Christ is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of His mercy. The risen Lord enters even locked hearts, offering forgiveness and sending His disciples into the world to share the hope and joy of the Resurrection.

St. Paul the Apostle Church for April 26, 2026 along with Fr. Ben's Homily
04/23/2026

St. Paul the Apostle Church for April 26, 2026 along with Fr. Ben's Homily

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346 W Main Street
Hancock, NY
13783

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 10am

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+16076372571

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