On February 13, the Serving Our Seniors (SOS) Ministry at St. Paul of the Cross Church hosted a well-attended St. Valentine’s Fellowship Luncheon.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Mt 11:28–30

GriefShare is a biblical, Christ-centered program designed to help those grieving the death of a loved one. Each session features video seminars with respected grief experts and heartfelt stories from people who have experienced loss, followed by group discussions that provide comfort, support, and shared understanding.

Ash Wednesday is this week, February 18. We will have Masses at 6:25 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (School Mass), 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. A prayer service with the distribution of ashes will also take place at 4:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m.

In partnership with Catholic Extension Society, St. Paul of the Cross Parish Community is helping Fr. Victor Ingalls in Mobile, Alabama, so he can keep doing what he loves most-being a priest for God’s people.

Dive deeper into our faith with the Sacraments. Adoration. Powerful speakers. Real brotherhood.

We are excited to welcome back Fr. Victor Ingalls and Fr. Pat Arensberg from Mobile, Alabama.

Girl Scout cookies are coming — and who doesn’t love them? Girl Scouts from St. Paul of the Cross will be selling cookies in front of church on Saturday and Sunday, February 7–8 and February 14–15 (a perfect Valentine’s Day treat!). Traditional favorites — Thin Mints, Samoas, Lemon-Ups, Do-si-dos, Tagalongs, and Trefoils — along with the gluten-free Toffee-tastic will be available. New this year are Adventurefuls, a brownie-inspired cookie featuring caramel crème and toasted

We are very proud to share the good news of our parish’s successful 2025 Christmas Care Bag Project with you. Thanks to your kind generosity, St. Paul of the Cross Church provided warm scarves, hats, gloves, and socks to 1,300 homeless and less fortunate men and women during the Christmas season.

“Like a mighty wind that overtakes us, like a crash that startles us, like a fire that illuminates us, the gift of the Holy Spirit descends upon us”

St. Paul of the Cross Parish is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ in our parish community. Together we must embrace Christ’s vision for missionary discipleship so our parish can thrive and be a place for others to grow together in faith.

The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) launches this weekend, with next weekend being our commitment weekend. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus calls His disciples to be salt and light, making God’s goodness visible through their lives (cf. Matthew 5:13–16). Through the ACA, the Church brings Christ’s light to others through education, formation, justice, peace, and respect for life.

This week, St. Paul gives us his “take” on how he prays. He writes to his Colossian converts: “For I resolved to know nothing when I was with you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”

This Saturday, February 22nd, our parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for our students.

Join the SPC Women’s Club for a festive Galentine’s Day brunch celebrating friendship, faith, and fellowship.

Enjoy a delicious Lenten meal with family and friends at our annual Fish Fry, featuring classic favorites, fellowship, and community spirit.

Engaged? Mary, Seat of Wisdom invites you to a one-day, in-person Pre-Cana workshop. We believe in providing a safe, intimate, and interactive space for couples to discuss the important, real-life topics that lead to a lifelong, joyous marriage. Our facilitators provide personal mentorship, helping you move from “planning a wedding” to “living a marriage.”

Catholic Schools Week celebrates the faith, community, and excellence that make St. Paul of the Cross School a special place to learn and grow. Throughout the week, we highlight the strong academics, welcoming environment, and meaningful traditions that shape our students’ lives.

The Holy Family Guild will be coordinating the parish’s annual Blood Drive on Palm Sunday with Vitalant.

Many of you have asked over the past months how Mother of Mercy Parish in Mobile, Alabama is doing. Last year, they were our Lenten Almsgiving project, and thanks to your extraordinary generosity, we raised a record amount of support—funds that have made a significant impact on the parish.