Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Seneca, SC

06/08/2026

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You...

This Thursday, June 11, the US bishops will consecrate the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This event will be live-streamed beginning at 4:00pm: https://www.usccb.org/resources/consecration-mass-livestream

This week here in our own parish, it's quiet but still a few activities to share ...

Monday, June 8:
- Social Outreach Ministry, 4:00-5:00pm, Papineau Hall
- Scriptural Rosary, 5:00pm
- Daily Mass, 5:30pm

Tuesday, June 9:
- Rosary for Life, 9:00am
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Women's Faith Sharing, 10:00-11:00am, Papineau Hall

Wednesday, June 10:
- Rosary for our Nation, 9:00am
- Daily Mass, 9:30am (St Paul) and 12:00pm (St Francis)
- The Armory Men's Group, 10:00-11:30am, Papineau Hall

Thursday, June 11:
- Prayer Shawl Ministry, 3:00-4:00pm, Papineau Hall
- US Bishops' Consecration of the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (see livestream link at the top of this post), 4:00pm

Friday, June 12:
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Adoration, 10:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, June 13:
- Reconciliation, 3:00-3:30pm
- Vigil Mass, 4:00pm

Sunday, June 14:
- Masses in English at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am
- Misa en Espanol a las 4:00pm

06/01/2026

As June begins, we contemplate the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the gift of Christ in the Eucharist...

Monday, June 1:
- Reconciliation, 4:30pm
- Scriptural Rosary, 5:00pm
- Daily Mass, 5:30pm

Tuesday, June 2:
- Rosary for Life, 9:00am
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Women's Faith Sharing, 10:00-11:00am, Papineau 111

Wednesday, June 3:
- Rosary for our Nation, 9:00am
- Daily Mass, 9:30am (St Paul) and 12:00pm (St Francis)
- The Armory Men's Group, 10:00-11:30am, Papineau 115

Friday, June 4:
- Funeral Mass for David McAbee, 9:30am. Parish family invited 🙏
- Adoration, immediately after the funeral Mass until 12:00pm

Saturday, June 5:
- How to be a Catholic Man, 7:30-8:30am, Papineau 111
- Reconciliation, 3:00-3:30pm
- Vigil Mass, 4:00pm

Sunday, June 7:
🙏Corpus Christi 🙏
- Masses at 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30am in English
- Misa en Espanol a las 4:00pm

This week's photos: our beautiful columbarium, lovingly maintained by a wonderful group of volunteers. ❤️ For more information, contact Paul Hecht: [email protected] or 864.886.2418

05/25/2026

After an exceptionally busy May, we are ending the month on a quieter note, as several groups have begun a summer hiatus. But remember, the church is open every day for private prayer, and several groups will meet through the month of June. May God continue to bless our parish family and help us to bring Christ's light to our beautiful "Golden Corner" of His world!

Monday, May 25: **PARISH OFFICES CLOSED in honor of Memorial Day - NO ROSARY OR MASS**

Tuesday, May 26:
- Regular parish office hours resume
- Rosary for Life, 9:00am
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Women's Faith Sharing, 10:00-11:00am (Papineau 111)

Wednesday, May 27:
- Rosary for our Nation, 9:00am
- Daily Masses at 9:30am (St Paul) and 12:00pm (St Francis)
- The Armory Men's Group, 10:00-11:30am (Papineau 115)
- NO YMX for teens and tweens (high school and middle school)

Thursday, May 28:
- YACF (Young Adult Catholic Fellowship) -- This week, join us for supper and great discussion of how the first Christians lived and worshipped ... Papineau, 6:00-7:30pm. New young adults and returning college students who are home for the summer are welcome! Email [email protected] for more info

Friday, May 29:
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Eucharistic Adoration, immediately after Mass until 12:00pm

Saturday, May 30:
- Reconciliation, 3:00pm
- Vigil Mass, 4:00pm

Sunday, May 31:
- Masses in English at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am
- Misa en Espanol a las 4:00pm

05/23/2026

Did you know that we have several parishioners who are Gold Star families? Each of them has a family member -- a spouse, sibling, child, or parent -- who died in service to our nation. On Memorial Day, we honor, remember, and pray for them and their loved ones. This is why we do not say "Happy" Memorial Day. It is a day of solemn remembrance.

As Christ told us, "No greater love has anyone than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:13). May the fallen rest in peace and may their families be comforted by our gratitude for their sacrifice.

05/23/2026

Blessings on Pentecost Sunday!

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.

05/23/2026

Congratulations to our young Catholics celebrating their graduation! We are proud of you and pray for God's blessing on your life as you move forward from here!

05/21/2026

Just a few photos from the final Heaven's Hands meeting for the season. What blessings flowed from and among this group! Ladies of the parish, email [email protected] to receive info about the first meeting in the fall!

05/18/2026

Monday, May 18:
- Scriptural Rosary, 5:00pm
- Daily Mass, 5:30pm

Tuesday, May 19:
- Rosary for Life, 9:00am
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Women's Faith Sharing, 10:00-11:00am (Papineau 111)

Wednesday, May 20:
- Rosary for our Nation, 9:00am
- Daily Masses at 9:30am (St Paul) and 12:00pm (St Francis)
- The Armory Men's Group, 10:00-11:30am (Papineau 115)
- Heaven's Hands, our final meeting until fall! Special guest speaker from Golden Corner Food Pantry. It's been a great year for the ladies of our parish -- please come and celebrate with us! 10:00-11:30am, Papineau Hall (email [email protected] for more info)
- NO YMX ... Congratulations to our graduating HS seniors!

Thursday, May 21:
- YACF (Young Adult Catholic Fellowship) -- Join us for supper and great discussion of various topics related to our faith journey! Papineau, 6:00-7:30pm. New young adults and returning college students who are home for the summer are welcome! Email [email protected] for more info

Friday, May 22:
- PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
- Daily Mass, 9:30am
- Eucharistic Adoration, immediately after Mass until 12:00pm

Saturday, May 23:
- Reconciliation, 3:00pm
- Vigil Mass, 4:00pm

Sunday, May 24:
- Pentecost Sunday!
- Masses in English at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 10:30am
- Misa en Espanol a las 4:00pm

Monday, May 25:
** PARISH OFFICES CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day **
** NO Mass, NO Reconciliation **

Tuesday, May 26:
Normal office hours and activities resume

05/16/2026

Wonderful celebration of our parish volunteers this morning, with Mass and a delicious time of food and fellowship!

05/15/2026

A powerful intercessor when life is hard... St. Dymphna, pray for us!

EN: St. Dymphna, patron of those struggling with mental illness, reminds us that no one suffers alone. In every hidden battle and anxious thought, the Lord sees you, loves you and walks with you.

St. Dymphna, pray for all who are burdened in mind and heart, that Christ may bring them peace and healing!

ES: Santa Dinfna, patrona de quienes luchan contra la enfermedad mental, nos recuerda que nadie sufre solo. En cada batalla oculta y en cada pensamiento de angustia, el Señor te ve, te ama y camina contigo.

¡Santa Dinfna, ruega por todos aquellos que llevan una carga en la mente y en el corazón, para que Cristo les conceda paz y sanación!