Advent
See below for information about times for adoration, confession, Mass and for other events and resources to help you grow closer to Jesus and be rooted in prayer and led by the Spirit this Advent!
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Advent Soup Supper & Prayer Service
Wednesdays, December 3 & 17
Join us this Advent as we journey together in prayer, reflection, and expectation, preparing room in our hearts for the One who brings light to the world.
During this holy season of Advent, we will be offering a Soup Supper on Wednesdays beginning at 5:30 pm, followed by Evening Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration from 6:45 - 8 pm.
Come share a simple meal, enjoy the warmth of fellowship, and enter into prayerful reflection as we anticipate the joyful arrival of Christ. Together, let us embrace the spirit of hope, peace, and love that Advent brings.
Advent Reflections
Sign up to be sent inspirational content every day throughout the season of Advent. You don’t want to miss our daily Advent reflections featuring members of the St. Paul’s community. Make sure you sign up today through Flocknote or you can text S-P-ADVENT to the number 84576.
Advent Reconciliation
As we prepare our hearts during the Advent season for the coming of Christ, there will be additional opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please note that on December 16 & 18 there will always be at least one priest during the time frame to hear Confession.
Thursday, December 16 (All-area)
7 am - 7 pm
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Tuesday, December 18 (All-area)
7 am - 7 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Every Saturday (Parish)
9:30 am - 10:30 am
St. Paul the Apostle
Give to the needy
It is a St. Paul School tradition for 8th-grade students to serve the meal on Christmas Eve at Café on Vine. While there, they also distribute warm items to their guests. If you would like to help with this effort, we are in need of new, unopened socks, gloves, hats, sweatshirts, blankets, boots, and long underwear.
Please drop off your donations to the school office no later than Monday, December 16th.
Also, we are collecting packages of diapers to be donated to the Women’s Choice Center. Drop all items off at the school or parish office. Between December 15-18.
Christmas Flower Donations
Consider donating to help us purchase flowers to decorate our Church for Christmas! Donations of any amount accepted and appreciated! Return your donations to the parish office ASAP or make one-time donation online today by
clicking here (select the fund titled "Glorifying God in Gratitude and Gift" and then type "Christmas flowers" in the short text description box. Thank you!
Decorate Church
Help Decorate the Church for Christmas
Volunteers are needed to help prepare the church for our Christmas liturgies. We'll be collecting and staging trees, greens, lights, and Nativity sets in Denning Hall on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 till noon.
Then we'll set-up in church on
Tuesday, December 23 from 10:00 to noon. If you can help out either day, call Jeanne in the parish office to let her know at 563.322.7994. It's a big job, and your help will be greatly appreciated.
Serve at Masses
Please consider volunteering as a liturgical minister for one of our Christmas Masses. Current volunteers can sign up for any openings on Ministry Scheduler or contact Jeanne in the parish office. Thanks in advance for your service!
