Christmas Mass Schedule
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel” (which means “God with us”). — Mt 1:23
We Lovingly Offer our Prayers for You
The cloistered Carmelite Sisters of Rochester New York have adopted our parish.
Sisters of Life
St. Paul the Apostle Convent is home to a community of the Sisters of Life.
Announcements & Events
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Holiday Toy Drive
Please join Hodder Farenga Funeral Home in a Holiday Toy Drive now through Mon, Dec 15.
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Advent Penance Services
2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm
Several priests will be available to hear confessions in English and Spanish.
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Monday Night Bingo
Monday Night Bingo at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall, White Plains. The Bingo Hall and Kitchen open at 5:00pm and Games begin at 7:00pm every Monday evening.
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The Legion of Mary Meeting
Become a member of The Legion of Mary - the largest apostolic organization of lay people all over the world, in which Catholic men, women and youth sanctify themselves through prayer and apostolic work in union with Our Lady under the guidance of a priest.
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Weekly Friday Adoration
Our Lord will be exposed on the altar for an hour every Friday morning from 9:30-10:30am. The hour will begin with a recitation of the Rosary followed by silent prayer.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve 5:00pm, 10:00pm (Latin)
Christmas Day 7:45am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pmThe Parish Office closes at 12:00pm on Wed, Dec 24 and will closed Thu, Dec 25.
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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Holy Day Schedule
Wed, Dec 31: 5:00pm Vigil Mass
Thu, Jan 1: 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:00pm (Latin)The Parish Office will be closed Thu, Jan 1.
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Healing After Abortion
A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion.
Second Sunday of Advent
12-07-2025 | Fr. Leonard F. VillaAdvent
Heavenly Word, proceeding from the bosom of the Eternal Father, Thou wast born and didst come to the aid of the world, in the fleeting course of time. Enlighten now our hearts and kindle them with Your love; so that the heart, letting go of passing things, the joys of heaven may fill; That when the tribunal of the Judge will condemn the wicked to the flame, a friendly voice will call the just to heaven promised May we not be whirled about in the turbines of the dark whirlpool, the food of flames, but sharing in the vision of God, we may enjoy heavenly happiness To God the Father, with the Son and to Thee, Holy Spirit, may there ever be, as has ever been, glory forever and ever. Amen.
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Cardinal's Annual Appeal 2026
Our goal is $50,000. We are grateful for your sacrifice and generosity.
The Appeal raises funds to sustain the various ministries, institutions, and outreach programs that serve thousands of individuals and families across this extensive area.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish Mission
The Parish of Saint Paul Apostle under the guidance of the Holy Spirit informs the response of the believer to the presence of Jesus through conversion. In this process strengthened and maintained by prayer, worship and catholic action, individuals become Christ in this twenty first century.
At Sunday Eucharist all gather to hear God’s Word in the Scriptures. Gradually an understanding of life’s make-up deepens and the rich meaning of living through union with Jesus opens a fuller connection to His focal work at Calvary. Through God’s unfolding grace the purpose of faith is being fulfilled by our incorporation with Him in our Eucharistic – “this holy and perfect sacrifice: the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation.” Conversion or being awakened to the mystery of His Death and Resurrection calls for the essential supports necessary to live out this process. Through prayer the Holy Spirit accommodates believers to the revelation of the Loving Father whom Jesus introduces. Worship offers depth of awe reflected in the love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Catholic action flows from the desire to make God’s Love real to others in this life.
Our Patron Saint
Paul the Apostle commonly known as Saint Paul and also known by his Hebrew name Saul of Tarsus was an apostle (although not one of the Twelve Apostles) who taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. Paul is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age and from the mid-30s to the mid-50s AD he founded several Christian communities in Asia Minor and Europe. He took advantage of his status as both a Jew and a Roman citizen to minister to both Jewish and Roman audiences.
According to the New Testament book Acts of the Apostles (often simply called Acts), Paul persecuted some of the early disciples of Jesus, possibly Hellenised diaspora Jews converted to Christianity, in the area of Jerusalem prior to his conversion. In the narrative of Acts, Paul was traveling on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus on a mission to "arrest them and bring them back to Jerusalem" when the resurrected Jesus appeared to him in a great light. He was struck blind, but after three days his sight was restored by Ananias of Damascus and Paul began to preach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God. Approximately half of the book of Acts deals with Paul's life and works.
In Catholic tradition whoever has St. Paul the Apostle as patron also has St. Peter the Apostle as patron as well. In the traditional liturgy on a feast or votive Mass of St. Paul a prayer to St. Peter is always added and vice versa.