Education Programs

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY (CYM)
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRE)
This ministry sets forth to assist parents in the spiritual formation of their  children.  Volunteers serve in a  variety of ways.

• CYM and PRE meet on Wednesday evenings from September until May
• Classes begin the First Wednesday following Labor Day
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Catholic School

​For more information or to volunteer, contact C/DRE Monica Loyd at (870) 892-3319

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS​ (RCIA)
RCIA is the adult inquiry program for non-Catholics to convert to Catholicism. 

• Sessions begin in September and are held Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Room at the gym.  Babysitting is available on site.

For more information, contact Jamey at (870) 758-0246 or the Church office.

Liturgy Committee

The Liturgy Committee assists the Pastor with planning and implementing preparing and providing for the spiritual development of parish members of through liturgical celebrations including mass and significant prayer experiences.

• ​Unless otherwise indicated, contact the Church Office for more information or to volunteer.

ALTAR SERVERS
Altar servers assist the priest at Mass and may be boys or girls no younger than 4th grade. All servers need to be able to receive Holy Communion and be willing to attend training sessions. 

LECTORS
Lectors perform the first and second readings during Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Ministers offer the host and/or cup during Communion.

USHERS
Ushers serve at every Mass.

MUSIC MINISTRY

• The Praise Band performs at St. Paul's Sunday morning Mass and is composed of singers and musicians
• The choir assembles for Easter and Christmas Masses
• Cantors sing at Saturday evening Mass
• Organists and piano players perform at every Mass

PERPETUAL ADORATION
St. Paul holds Adoration in the Chapel.

​Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council is an advisory body to the pastor for long-range planning and goal setting for the parish. 
This group of members, elected from the parish, meets monthly.  A Finance Committee and Building Committee also report to the pastsor.

Pastoral Council Mission Statement
To serve God by creating an environment which enriches the spiritual life of St. Paul  Parishioners and the Community of Pocahontas through support of the pastoral pastoral ministry, vibrant parish activities, stewardship of parish values and guidance  of St. Paul’s Parish organizations.

parish life

CHURCH CLEANING COMMITTEE
The Church Cleaning Committee helps keep the churches attractive and clean.
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MINISTERS TO THE SICK
Volunteers visit the sick in the home, weekly at nursing homes and hospitals, take communion, offer prayer, and provide comfort for those not able to attend Mass.

• To volunteer, contact Margaret Weyer at (870) 378-7511

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2443
Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at Christopher Hall

• Fellowship begins at 7:00 p.m.
• Business meeting begins at 8:00 p.m.

Annual Events

• William Kueter Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning for all parish youth
• Altar Servers Swim Party in August
• Tootsie Roll Drive in October

Major Fundraisers

• New Year's Eve Dance
• Fair Booth at the Randolph County
• Smoked Boston Butts for Easter
• Smoked Turkeys for Thanksgiving

​For KC hall rental contact Leroy Nichols (870) 378-5104

​Social and Charitable Outreach

GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMITTEE
The Good Neighbor Committee provides meals following a funeral, giving families and friends a gathering place to pray, comfort, share, and reminisce.

RESPECT LIFE
Activities

• Annual March for Life
• Booth at the county fair
• Rosary for Life each Tuesday evening following mass