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A Note from the Pastoral Council
Dear St. Paul’s Family,
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Our parish is a vibrant community where we gather to share in the Eucharist and find spiritual nourishment. We are deeply grateful for the warmth and life each of you brings to our parish. As members of the Pastoral Council, we strive to listen closely to parishioners across all Masses and ministries, and we would like to share a gentle but important reminder about our pets at church.
To help maintain a peaceful, prayerful, and welcoming environment for all, we ask that dogs and other furry companions remain at home during Mass and parish gatherings.
We know how much our four-legged friends mean to us, many in our community, including members of the Council, are devoted pet owners. At the same time, the presence of animals in our worship space can unintentionally cause discomfort for others, including those with allergies, fears, or mobility concerns, as well as families with infants and young children. In recent months, there have also been several instances that have affected the cleanliness and safety of our shared space.
Out of respect for one another, for the volunteers and staff who care for our church, and for the sacredness of the Liturgy, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
This request does not apply to trained service animals assisting those in need.
In the coming weeks, you will see simple signage around St. Paul’s to gently reinforce this reminder.
And for all who love their animals, we look forward to celebrating them together at our annual St. Francis Day blessing, where they can be joyfully part of parish life - just in the right setting.
Thank you for helping keep The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle a peaceful, welcoming, and prayerful home for all.
With gratitude,
Your Pastoral Council
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As an addendum, you may recall that this was the subject of a pastor's column in June of 2024 when we first considered asking parishioners to keep their dogs at home during liturgies and events. You can find the full text of that note here!
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Fr. Eric Andrews, CSP
Pastor, St. Paul the Apostle
| | Join us for the May Crowning of our Bruges Madonna statue following 10AM Mass on Sunday May 3rd. Flowers for this year's May Crowning have been generously donated by the Chebli and Ohl families. | | |
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at St. Paul the Apostle, featuring the full breadth of our Music Ministry — past, present, and future. Then, Now, Always brings together the St. Paul Choir and Inspirit Ensemble in a program that reflects who we are as a community: Rooted in tradition, alive in the present, and continually growing through new music and shared faith.
From beloved sacred selections to contemporary original works — and music that has taken us from our own sanctuary to St. Peter’s Square — this evening is a celebration of the role music plays in our prayer, our community, and our lives.
Tickets are available now to join us in-person or by livestream! Scan the QR code below or click the button below to get yours or learn more.
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This Saturday, the Paulist Fathers broadcast a fantastic program for this year's Spirit of Hecker Awards! Hosted by associate pastor Fr. Chris, Fr. Eric joined the broadcast to congratulate our parish's nominee for the award this year, Gabby Sacci Adickes. Gabby is the head of our St. Vincent de Paul ministry, a catechist for OCIA, and has ministered to this parish for years. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity to thank her for her dedication!
You can enjoy the full program of Saturday's broadcast by clicking the link below.
| | A Tutorial for Online Giving | | |
We've had parishioners reach out to us with questions about making donations online to support our ministries! Technology is not always the easiest to navigate, so we figured we'd walk you through the steps.
Donations can be made to individual ministries, or directly to the church - if this week is any indication, we'll be running up quite the air conditioning bill this year! Here's how to get started:
Step 1) First, go to the St. Paul the Apostle parish website using the following link: www.stpaultheapostle.org
| | Step 2) Click on the Make a Gift button on the upper right corner (as shown above) and the following screen will appear: | Step 3) Click on "Sign in" at the top of the menu and the screen will change to the following: | Step 4) Input the email and click "Next" and the password screen will appear. If you don't remember your password or misplaced that slip of paper you have it written on (who doesn't?), click on the "Forgot Password?" button and you will receive an email to reset it. | |
Step 5) Once you are logged-in, you can choose your payment options and other functions.
Right under the donation value, you'll can choose between making a recurring donation or a one-time gift. If you'd like to make a donation to a particular ministry, click the drop-down menu and choose the ministry of your choosing.
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Grant eternal rest to Anne Piacentini, Stella Scott, Ernie Purugganan, Richard Giusti, John J. Kenny, Maria Rosario Roldan, Edda Feldman, Anne Piacentini, Josephine Szurlej, and Frank Vecchione.
Grant health and healing to Yvette Gerosimo, Shay Gavin, Theresa Dickson, Jean Kazim Rosa, Margaret Mary Brower, Fernando Sanchez, Albert Besteiro, Jim Ivers, D. Carl Jost, Reg Parks, Denise Toms, Saydi Charbel, Verena Sisa Thompson, Larry L Meyers, Fernando Sanchez, Rafael Antonio Gayoso, Samantha Corrado, Jon Detrow, Patricia A. Lyon, Patricia Araujo, Barbara Abady and Denise Abady.
Grant peace and well-being to John J. Kenny, Anne Guerbe, Jennifer and Lola DeCarli, Christopher Henderson, and Matthew Martorana and Isabel C.
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Have someone you would like our parish to pray for? You can submit prayer requests through our online form below. The names in your intentions will be shared with the parish here and will remain in our virtual newsletter one month after submission.
Click the button below to fill out our prayer request form:
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Church Hours
Monday-Tuesday, Thursday - Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Mass Schedule
Daily Mass
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30 AM and 12:10 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:30AM
Sunday Mass
Saturday
5:00 PM (Vigil)
Sunday
8:00 AM - Mass Without Music
10:00 AM - Mass With St. Paul's Choir
12:30 PM - Misa con Coro en Español
5:00 PM - Mass With Inspirit Ensemble
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Help Us Make 2026 Our Biggest Year of Outreach
Your generous donations enable us to serve the people of St. Paul's through our ministries, events, outreach programs, and so much more - not to mention the cost of keeping the church warm during these brisk winter months!
We've put some information below about how you can give back if you are able to. Please note that you can direct your donations to the ministry of your choice, whether that be to our food pantry, your favorite community-building ministry, or more!
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To donate online go to www.stpaultheapostle.org and click on "Make a Donation" in the top right corner. Please remember that you can have your donations go directly to the ministry of your choice!
Or with the Faith Direct Text-TO-GIVE platform, you can text a donation to make a quick gift to help support The Church of St. Paul the Apostle.
Just text NY539 to the number (646) 859-1860 to enroll.
| You can also find us on Venmo. Just scan the QR code above, or search for @stpaulsnyc to donate now! | | Our services, along with the readings and hymns for weekends, can be found on our SPA app - you can download it by scanning the relevant QR code above! Our app also has an online "copy" you can access through your phone's browser in case you have difficult accessing it. Find it at https://stpaulny.web4uapps.com. | | | | |
