St. Paul Parish

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08/04/2026

OCIA Classes Begin Soon at St. Paul Catholic Church!

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic, completing your Sacraments, or simply exploring what the Church teaches?

Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) classes will be starting in September! OCIA is a welcoming journey of faith for adults who:

Are interested in becoming Catholic.
Were baptized Catholic but have not received First Communion or Confirmation.
Would like to learn more about the Catholic faith in a welcoming environment.
Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we invite you to join us. Everyone is welcome!

For more information or to register, please contact the parish office at 503-633-4611 or by email at [email protected].

Come and see—we look forward to walking with you on your faith journey!

06/29/2026

Mass schedule for this week, June 29-July 5:

Monday, No Mass
Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 AM (no evening Masses)
Adoration, Thursday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass, 5:00 PM -confessions beginning at 4:00 PM
Sunday, 9:00 AM

06/29/2026

Notes from the Pastor, Father Christopher Rayan

St. Paul Rodeo – 90th Year Celebration

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus,

As we begin the 90th Year Celebration of the St. Paul Rodeo, we give thanks to Almighty God for this great blessing and for the rich history of our St. Paul community. This is truly a historic and memorable event for our parish and the entire St. Paul community. For 90 years, the St. Paul Rodeo has been a special tradition and a trademark of our community, bringing together families, neighbors, friends, and visitors from near and far.

The Rodeo is not only an event of celebration and entertainment, but also a wonderful opportunity for us to express our hospitality, generosity, and spirit of service to our neighbors and friends. Through our welcome, kindness, and support, we continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and community. I encourage everyone to participate and support this important celebration. Your generosity and involvement help us in many ways, especially in supporting the needs of our parish and school. The funds raised will assist with important maintenance projects, including the drain project for the Rectory, and will provide necessary support for our St. Paul Parochial School to meet its daily educational and operational expenses.

I am excited and grateful to participate in the Rodeo events and to celebrate this wonderful milestone with all of you. I thank all the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, families, and everyone who contributes their time, talent, and resources to make this celebration successful. May the Lord bless our St. Paul Rodeo 90th Anniversary Celebration. May He bless our community, our parish, our school, and all those who work tirelessly to make this event a success. May God bless all of you for your generosity, dedication, and continued support.

Thank you, and may God bless you all.

We still need volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! Please see the schedule link for available positions:...
06/09/2026

We still need volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! Please see the schedule link for available positions: https://signup.com/go/iVYsZpx

We appreciate any time you’re able to give!

05/14/2026

Confirmation for the 2026-2027 Year: We are excited to share that Confirmation classes will begin this September for students who are 12 years old and older and who have already received First Communion. Students who have not yet received Baptism or First Communion but are interested in preparing for Confirmation are encouraged to speak with Fr. Christopher. Arrangements can be made to prepare for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation while attending the Confirmation classes. Classes will meet twice a month and will run from September through April, with no classes during the summer months. Our program follows a two-year (A/B year) curriculum. This means that students may begin in either year and will still complete all 24 lessons of the Confirmation journey over the two-year cycle. We warmly invite all eligible students and families to participate in this important step of faith and spiritual growth. We will also be holding a parent meeting in early June to go over scheduling details (date and time to be announced). We look forward to walking with our students as they prepare for this important step in their faith! Please contact Sophie Connor, [email protected], if you have any questions.

Congratulations to our Confirmation students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation tonight at St. Mary's Catholic C...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to our Confirmation students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation tonight at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen them as they live out their faith each day.

05/06/2026

Gen Z is flocking to church in droves.

Young Catholics are filling churches across New York City, driven by a growing desire for tradition, community and moral order in an increasingly secular world.

It's a notable shift as young people—particularly young men—increasingly prioritize religious devotion.

A few more photos from Fr. Christopher's Silver Jubilee on April 22, 2026, such a blessed celebration! Photo credit: All...
04/25/2026

A few more photos from Fr. Christopher's Silver Jubilee on April 22, 2026, such a blessed celebration!
Photo credit: Allyson Nicklous

Father Christopher Rayan celebrated his Priestly Silver Jubilee yesterday, surrounded by 22 brother priests from the Arc...
04/23/2026

Father Christopher Rayan celebrated his Priestly Silver Jubilee yesterday, surrounded by 22 brother priests from the Archdiocese of Portland, the Most Reverend Peter Smith, Auxiliary Bishop, Monsignor Joseph Betchart, and many friends and parishioners from our parish.
We warmly congratulate Father Christopher on 25 years of faithful service to God’s people. We are deeply grateful to have him here in St. Paul and ask that you continue to keep him in your daily prayers.

Address

20217 Christie Street
Saint Paul, OR
97137

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9am
7pm - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
Friday 2pm - 3pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am
5pm - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 10am

Telephone

+15036334611

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