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IN THEIR WORDS
March 2019
Parishioner stories: Sustained by prayer, sacrament and service
‘True Catholics cannot lose their faith’
Miguel Gonzalez, St. Paul Parish
April 2012
Churches Worth Driving To
“ … St. Paul’s is a beautiful, historic church in the Noe Valley region of San Francisco. The parish was founded in the late 1800s; its English Gothic church was built 1897-1911 (it took 14 years because it was built as funds were raised). It has great architecture and art; prominent twin towers, beautiful stained glass windows and impressive woodwork. …”
May 2011
St. Paul’s Commemorates Its 100-Year-Old Building
By Corrie M. Anders
“ … St. Paul’s Catholic Church—which has survived earthquakes, the filming of a Hollywood movie, and major renovations, including repair of its soaring twin spires—celebrates its centennial this month. And that is cause for a big gathering at the Noe Valley landmark at Church and Valley streets. Archbishop George Niederauer, California’s highest-ranking prelate, will offer a mass of Thanksgiving at the stately granite church on May 29. …”
October 2014
Tourism for Locals: Dressing Up St. Paul's Catholic Church for Sister Act
Posted By Juan De Anda
“… It's finally October and, with Halloween quickly approaching, we're planning our costume. Yet donning costumes isn't only a characteristic of human beings, but also inanimate objects; more specifically: San Francisco architecture.
In 1992, a local San Francisco church was transformed to look like it was part of a run-down neighborhood for a Hollywood production that would become one of the most financially successful comedies during the 1990s.
The film? Sister Act. The house of worship? St. Paul's Catholic Church in Noe Valley …”
February 2000
St. Paul's: People make a parish
Stephanie Salter, Examiner Columnist
“ … St. Paul's is a massive, twin-spired, Gothic-style building that rises up and dominates the residential landscape of Noe Valley and nearby Diamond Heights. Inside is one of The City's best-kept secrets: a soaring 19th-century world of Carrara marble and exquisite stained glass from Munich …”
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9:30am Lenten Spiritual Journey: Rectory
6pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Chapel
7pm Baptism Preparation Class at Rectory
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9:30am Altar Society Meeting
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First Friday
8:30am Daily Mass followed by Stations of the Cross
2:30pm Eucharistic Adoration - Church
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2nd Collection: Preservation Fund
9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
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2nd Collection: Preservation Fund
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7:30pm Men of St. Paul's Meeting
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9:30am Lenten Spiritual Journey: Rectory
6pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Chapel
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6:45pm Confirmation
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8:30am Daily Mass followed by Stations of the Cross
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9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
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Palm Sunday
8am Palm Sunday Mass
9:30am Palm Sunday Mass followed by Men of St. Paul's Pancake Breakfast
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6pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup Supper in the Chapel
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8:30am Daily Mass in the Chapel
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6pm Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper
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12pm Good Friday Services 3 hours
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Easter Vigil
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
7pm Easter Vigil Service
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8am Easter Sunday Mass
9:30am Easter Sunday Mass, hospitality follows (coffee & donuts)
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9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
10am 1st Reconciliation Retreat and Sacrament for Faith Formation (Gr2)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
4:30pm Vigil Mass
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First Friday
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2:30pm Eucharistic Adoration - Church
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2nd Collection: Preservation Fund
9:30am Faith Formation (K-Grade 8)
10am 1st Eucharist Retreat and Rehearsal Parish (Gr3)
3:30pm Reconciliation (Confession)
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5:30pm GALA Dinner Dance
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