St. Paul
About St. Paul
Founded in 1887, St. Paul Parish in Scranton serves its Penn Avenue neighborhood and beyond from two worship sites — St. Paul Church and St. Clare Church — within the Diocese of Scranton. The parish offers daily weekday Mass alongside multiple Sunday Masses, and maintains an active food pantry and Eucharistic Adoration, reflecting its mission to proclaim the Gospel "in word, deed, and truth" to all ages and backgrounds.
St. Paul is a Roman Catholic parish in Scranton, Pennsylvania, part of the Diocese of Scranton. The parish offers Mass 13 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 10:30 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Religious Education
ChildrenChoir & Music Ministry
Choir
Music Ministry Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director, Eugene Mentz. Contact the choir director at ementz@stpaulscranton.org Altar Server Boys and girls from grade 4
Other Ministries
Food Pantry
All agesSchedule: Friday, 3 PM–4:30 PM, weekly
The Pantry welcomes clients twice a month.
Regular Hours: 3:00pm-4:30pm (Closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving). Summer Hours: 12pm-1:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Paul? ▼
St. Paul Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday.
When is confession at St. Paul? ▼
St. Paul confession times: Saturday 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Paul? ▼
Yes, St. Paul celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, 4:30 PM, 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Paul have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Paul offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM.
Where is St. Paul located? ▼
St. Paul is located at 1510 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Paul have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Paul offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 3 PM - 4 PM; Tuesday 3 PM - 4 PM; Wednesday 3 PM - 4 PM; Thursday 3 PM - 4 PM; Friday 3 PM - 4 PM.
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