Bible as Literature
You are invited to join other parishioners and friends as we begin to ponder the early prophets beginning with the Book of Joshua and then Judges. This year we will be exploring the various Books of the Old Testament. We will have a Tuesday morning session from 10:00-11:30a.m. or evening session from 6:30-8:00p.m. in the Newman Room. Bring your Bible, any translation is fine. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost and bring your friends. Our first session begins on August 29.
Adult Formation
This group designs programs and offerings to help adults explore their faith. For more information, click here.
Religious Education
Together, we partner with parents to help children grow in faith. For more information on how to register a child or to volunteer your time as a catechist, click here.
OCIA: Becoming Catholic
Are you interested in the possibility of becoming a Catholic? To learn more about our faith, click here.
Saint Paul Catholic School
Saint Paul Catholic School provides intellectual, spiritual, human and leadership formation for young disciples from Pre-K4 through grade 8. For more information on enrolling your child, click here.
Vocations Ministry
This group helps empower men and women of the parish to consider the priesthood and religious life as a positive path for their future. They sponsor the Vocation Cross ministry at the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses. Families are always welcome to join in their prayerful support of our seminarians.
Women's Retreat
Generations of Catholics have been strengthened by the Christ Renews His Parish retreat program, now called Welcome. This group hosts weekend retreats to help parishioners renew and reflect on their faith, seeing where Christ is present and active in their lives.
Life Teen
LIFE Teen is a movement within the Catholic Church leading teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. At Saint Paul, LIFE Teen meets every Sunday for the 5:30 p.m. Mass, usually followed by a LIFE Night, ending at 8:30. Any teenager currently in high school is welcome to join. Adults who enjoy ministering to teens are welcome to be part of the CORE Team.
Women's Cursillo
The Cursillo is a three-day diocesan retreat designed to help women encounter Jesus Christ and renew their faith.
Edge
Steven Mathew
stpaulvalpoedge@gmail.com
EDGE is a nationally recognized Catholic middle school youth ministry program. At Saint Paul, our EDGE program is tailored to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of early adolescents in grades six, seven, and eight. Through enriching spiritual experiences, amazing service projects, and fun-filled social gatherings, EDGE strives to enrich Catholic youth and draw them closer to Jesus.
Sunday Readings
This group meets every Thursday from 1-3pm in Social Hall C to study the upcoming weekend's readings. Children are welcome and have a special playroom where they can socialize while their parents participate.
Men's Retreat
Generations of Catholics have been strengthened by the Christ Renews His Parish retreat program, now called Welcome. This group hosts weekend retreats to help parishioners renew and reflect on their faith, seeing where Christ is present and active in their lives.
Men's Cursillo
The Cursillo is a three-day diocesan retreat designed to help men encounter Jesus Christ and renew their faith.
That Man is You
This is a men's group that meets seasonally in the Saint Paul Social Hall from 5:45 to 7:15 a.m. Through videos and discussions, we address pressures and temptations men face, especially in their roles as husbands and fathers.
Companions
This group supports and encourages the spiritual growth of families through sharing real-life experiences and exploring challenges facing the modern Catholic family. They meet weekly for scripture study and host the parish's First Friday potluck social.