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St Paul's RC Church

Alnwick

Mass Times – St Paul’s Alnwick

Sunday10:00 AM
Tuesday6:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 PM - Funeral Service P. Phelan
Friday10:00 AM – School Mass (term time)
Full Schedule (both churches)

Confessions

Saturday6:00–7:00 PM
This WeekBy Appointment – Contact Fr. Stephen
Full Schedule

A warm welcome to the St Paul’s parish website.

This site belongs first of all to our parishioners, a place to find Mass times, news, and all that helps us live our faith together. Yet it is also here for anyone who is searching, who has questions about the Catholic faith, or who simply wonders and is hesitant to ask. Nothing you read here will judge you; everything is offered in the hope that it may draw you closer to Christ.

Please explore freely, and never be afraid to get in touch.

A welcoming Catholic family

in the heart of Alnwick

Journey with us in faith prayer and community
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A message from Rev Canon Stephen Watson

It is a joy to welcome you to St Paul’s Roman Catholic Church here in Alnwick,  a place of prayer, peace, and community at the heart of our town. Whether you are visiting, returning to the faith, or seeking a quiet moment with God, please know that you are most warmly received.

At St Paul’s we believe that the Church is a family where all are loved, valued, and called by name. Our doors are open to everyone because 
Jesus Christ welcomes each of us with boundless love. In His presence we find mercy, healing, and hope.

You are invited to join us in prayer, in the celebration of the sacraments, or simply to sit before the Lord in stillness. May your time here bring you comfort, renewal, and the peace that comes from knowing that you are loved by God.

With every blessing,
Rev Canon Stephen Watson
Parish Priest

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A Reflection for the coming month.

Each month we pause to look ahead, placing the weeks to come in the light of the Church’s liturgical year.

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Rooted in Faith

At St Paul’s RC Church, our life of faith flows from our love of God and our communion with His Holy Church. Yet we recognise that our mortal minds can sometimes falter when seeking to comprehend the mysteries of the divine. Here, we walk together in faith, reflecting upon those heavenly truths and discerning their meaning through the language and experiences of our earthly lives. 

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The Gentle Glow of Prayer

Bring a little light into the world, wherever you are. For £2, we will light a candle in church on your behalf, or for £5, watch St Paul’s glow under the stars at night. Simply choose your date, share your intention, and let your prayer shine brightly.

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”     1 Corinthians 12:12

Introduction to the Coming Sunday Gospel & Acclamation

Each week, we are invited  to pause, to listen, and to open our hearts to the living Word of God. The Gospel for the coming Sunday draws us more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s love and challenges us to recognise His presence in the ordinary rhythms of life. Through the Gospel proclamation and the Acclamation that precedes it, we are reminded that the Lord continues to speak to us, His people, calling us to faith, to repentance, and to the fullness of life in Him.

As we prepare to gather at St Paul’s this Sunday, may we approach the Gospel with attentiveness, reverence, and hope, allowing Christ’s words to shape our thoughts, strengthen our faith, and guide our daily living.

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Prayers and Devotions

In the stillness of prayer, we draw closer to God, finding peace, strength, and renewal through His grace.
This section offers a treasury of traditional Catholic prayers, devotions, and reflections to help deepen your faith and enrich your spiritual life. Whether said privately or shared as part of our community, may these sacred words guide your heart to Christ and inspire daily communion with Him.

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What it is to be

Catholic

To be Catholic is to live in communion with God and His Church following Jesus Christ through faith, prayer, the sacraments, and love in daily life.
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Sacraments of Initiation

Through Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist, we are welcomed into God’s family, strengthened by His Spirit, and nourished by the Body of Christ, the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith.

Sacraments of Healing

Through Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick, Christ restores our peace, forgives our sins, and brings healing to the body, mind, and soul.

Sacraments of Service

Through Marriage and Holy Orders, God calls us to lives of love and service building up His Church and sharing His divine love with the world.

What's happening...

Stay informed with the latest happenings in our parish community and wider news from across the Catholic Church.
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St Paul’s Church Choir

Music holds a cherished place within the heart of our parish life. The St Paul’s Church Choir exists to enrich the beauty of our liturgy through sacred song, uniting voices in praise and prayer.
Whether leading the congregation in hymn and chant or offering reflective pieces at the Holy Mass, the choir seeks to glorify God and uplift the hearts of all who listen.
New members are warmly welcomed, no formal experience is required, only a love of music and a willingness to serve. Rehearsals are held weekly in the church.

For further details or to join, please speak to our Choir Director after Mass or contact the parish office.        Find out more…

There is a man on the Cross

“When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. But on the Cross there is still a Man,  because God wanted to suffer with you and for you. There is still a Man on the Cross.”

Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

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Great Figures of Faith
“Giants of faith. Lessons for life.”

Our Catholic faith is a living journey of love, worship, and discipleship in Christ. Throughout history, faithful men and women have helped to spread the Lords word and bring His presence to others. In this section, we celebrate their lives, their devotion, and the ways they continue to inspire the Church today.

Pray Today’s Holy Rosary

Glorious Mysteries
Saturday, 6 December 2025

How to Pray It

Start: Sign of the Cross → Apostles’ Creed → Our Father → 3 Hail Marys → Glory Be.
Each decade: Announce mystery → Our Father → 10 Hail Marys → Glory Be → Fatima Prayer.
End: Hail Holy Queen → Rosary Prayer → Sign of the Cross.

  • 1. The Resurrection
    1. Matthew 28:6 – “He is not here, for he has risen...”
  • 2. The Ascension
    2. Acts 1:9 – “...he was lifted up...”
  • 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
    3. Acts 2:4 – “...filled with the Holy Spirit...”
  • 4. The Assumption of Mary
    4. Revelation 12:1 – “...a woman clothed with the sun...”
  • 5. The Coronation of Mary
    5. Revelation 12:1 – “...on her head a crown of twelve stars.”
Pray Today’s Rosary Now
Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Our Father: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
3 Hail Marys: (faith, hope, charity)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (×3)
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

1. The Resurrection

Our Father: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
10 Hail Marys: (meditate)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy. Amen.

2. The Ascension

Our Father: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
10 Hail Marys: (meditate)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy. Amen.

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Our Father: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
10 Hail Marys: (meditate)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy. Amen.

4. The Assumption of Mary

Our Father: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
10 Hail Marys: (meditate)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy. Amen.

5. The Coronation of Mary

Our Father: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
10 Hail Marys: (meditate)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen: Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
Rosary Prayer: O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life. Grant, we beseech Thee, that by meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

“The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christocentric prayer. In the sobriety of its elements, it has all the depth of the Gospel message in its entirety…”   Pope John Paul II

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Further Reading...

The journey of faith is one of continual discovery of God’s truth, His love, and His invitation to holiness. For Catholics, this journey is nurtured by sacred Scripture, the teaching of the mother Church, and the wisdom of those who have walked the path of faith before us.

Here, we offer a collection of essential reading for all who seek to understand and live the Catholic faith more deeply. Each work invites the reader to grow in knowledge, prayer, and devotion, drawing ever closer to Christ and the heart of His Church.

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Serving Our Parish and Community

At St Paul’s RC Church, our parish is built upon faith, community, and service to the Lord. We are always grateful for those who give their time and talents to help our church flourish. If you can offer your services in any small way, you will be warmly welcomed and your contribution will be of great value to our parish community.

Have you any suggestions on how we might better serve our community? Whether it’s the formation of a Scripture Study Group, a Communal Prayer Group, or another way of deepening our shared faith and fellowship, we would love to hear from you. Your thoughts and ideas are warmly welcomed as we continue to grow together in Christ.

"Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi" How we pray shapes what we believe, and what we believe shapes how we live.

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