Ministries

Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director, Eugene Mentz. Contact the choir director at ementz@stpaulscranton.org

Boys and girls from grade 4 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. For more information, please contact  mstevens@stpaulscranton.org

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.  For more information, or if you are interested in joining, contact pwilson@stpaulscranton.org , our Parish Finance Manager.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.  All first time parents need to attend a class before baptism.  Please contact mstevens@stpaulscranton.org

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass Contact mstevens@stpaulscranton.org

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. For more information, Contact pwilson@stpaulscranton.org

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services. Please contact   mstevens@stpaulscranton.org

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Paul Parish. If you would like to be considered for the council, please contact info@stpaulscranton.org

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. Contact info@stpaulscranton.org

Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community. We are always in search of more acolytes for this very important ministry.  Please contact Marci Stevens at mstevens@stpaulscranton.org

Held Friday evenings at 5:30 PM in Saint Paul Church during lent.  School children of St. Clare/St. Paul School also host stations, 8 am at the primary campus (St Clare Church) and 1:30 pm at the main campus (St Paul Church). If the school is closed, school hosted stations are cancelled. 

Servicing our local community.  All clients need to be registered with proof of need.  Our Food Pantry is located at St. Clare Church, in the basement, a.k.a. the Parish Center.  The pantry is open on Fridays during the summer from 12:00 pm to 1:30pm.  During our school year, the pantry is open 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. If you are interested in our food pantry, you need to be registered.  Contact mstevens@stpaulscranton.org

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection. Contact Marci Stevens at mstevens@stpaulscranton.org if you are interested.

Trained lay visitors who visit disabled, homebound or a resident of assisted living or nursing home.  We visit once a month with Communion and a smiling face. Contact mstevens@stpaulscranton.org.