Summer Socials at St. Paul’s will feature talks by theologians, journalists, and activists, along with community-building and pilgrimages. Exploring Catholic social teaching from different angles, we’ll consider what it means to build peace through justice, revive dialogue, and engage the major themes of the Pope’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. All of this is ultimately brought to life through witness to the experiences of our fellow Catholics.
Find out about each event below and how to RSVP!
Dorothy Day: Life and Legacy with Martha Hennessy and Dr. Kevin Ahern
6/7 after 5:00 PM Mass in the Parish Center (405 West 59th St, Rooms 201/202)
The Apostolist ministry is excited to host Martha Hennessy, peace activist and member of the Catholic Worker Movement, for a discussion about the life and ministry of her grandmother, Dorothy Day. She will be joined in conversation by Dr. Kevin Ahern, professor of theology at Manhattan University and director of the Dorothy Day Guild.
This event is open to the entire parish community! Please click here to RSVP.
Apostolist & Peace Islands Institute Interfaith Social
6/10 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center (405 West 59th St, Rooms 201/202)
Apostolist and Peace Islands New York Young Professionals are collaborating for an interfaith social event. Come enjoy some Turkish coffee and desserts! It is going to be a day filled with joy and filled with really delicious desserts. RSVP on Partiful by clicking here.
Out at St. Paul’s Central Park Picnic
6/13 at 3:00 PM in Central Park (Sheep’s Meadow)
Join the OSP community for a casual afternoon in Central Park! Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new to OSP, this is the perfect chance to unwind, meet people, and feel at home. No agenda, just good company in the sun. Bring a blanket, sunblock, food, and drinks.
Please register via Partiful by clicking here so we can send you day-of updates with our exact location in the meadow. We can’t wait to see you!
Welcome Weekend Celebrations
6/13 and 6/14 after all masses in the back of the Church
Our monthly Welcome Weekend celebrations are a great way to get to know the people you sit next to in the pews or catch up with old friends. Refreshments will be served in the back of the church after all masses on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to OSP for sponsoring this month’s festivities!
The Lunch Bunch Senior Luncheon
6/17 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the Parish Center (405 West 59th St, Rooms 201/202)
Enjoy lunch with your fellow parishioners, friends, and neighbors! There will be good food and great fellowship.
This event is sponsored by The Many Others, our Catholic Women’s Ministry. Lunch is free, but we appreciate any offering you can make! Please RSVP to attend by clicking here and filling out the brief form.
6/20 at 8:00 AM in the Parish Center (405 West 59th St)
Our Loaves and Fishes food pantry distributes dry goods to 300 families facing food insecurity in our neighborhood. Distribution is aided by a few of our ministries, including Saint Vincent de Paul and OSP; we are always in need of volunteers to pack bags and distribute them to our guests. Please reach out to [email protected] by e-mail if you would like to assist with our June distributions!
with Dr. Mary Boys, SNJM and Camillo Barone
6/21 after 5:00 PM Mass in the Parish Center (405 West 59th St, Rooms 201/202)
Can Christians reimagine our relationship with the Jewish faith?
Dr. Mary C. Boys and Camillo Barone sit down for an intriguing discussion on Christian attitudes towards Judaism. Drawing from Dr. Boys’s scholarship and Mr. Barone’s experience as a Catholic journalist, they will examine the history shaping our perspectives and explore how new interpretations of this ancient relationship can foster deeper understanding to move beyond centuries of division.
Please RSVP to attend by clicking here and filling out the brief form.
6/25 at 6:30 PM at Stonewall National Monument (38-64 Christopher St.)
Join us to start off your NYC Pride Weekend in the best way we know how. OSP Pride Mass is a yearly high point in OSP programming. Save the date and spread the word among your friends!
7/1 at 9:15 AM starting at Our Lady of Victory Parish (22 Barclay St)
Join Fr. Bruce Nieli, CSP and associate pastor Fr. Chris Lawton, CSP in a pilgrimage from Our Lady of Victory parish around Wall St. to Liberty Island to pray, celebrate, and advocate for the United States of America’s immigrant past, present, and future. Purchase of a ferry ticket will be required.
Please register on the Paulist Fathers website at www.paulist.org/America250.