St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church
About St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Gadsden, Alabama, within the Diocese of Birmingham, is a vibrant bilingual parish offering English and Spanish Masses every Sunday—three of the four weekend Masses are in Spanish, reflecting a strong Hispanic community. Named for the 17th-century Dominican lay brother and patron of racial harmony, the parish provides daily weekday Mass and a Saturday evening Spanish vigil for worshippers across the Gadsden area.
St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Gadsden, Alabama, part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM and 1 PM and 6 PM. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
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.
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
OCIA/RICA
AdultsSchedule: Wednesday, 7 PM, weekly
OCIA/RICA - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Wednesdays 7:00 pm during the school cycle.
During the school cycle
Faith Formation & Religious Education
CCD Children Catechism
ChildrenCCD Childrens Catechism including First Communion and Confirmation preparation.
Youth Ministry
Grupo de Jovenes / Youth Group
YouthSchedule: Friday, 7 PM, weekly
Prayer Groups
Legion de Maria
Schedule: Monday, 7 PM, weekly
Legion de Maria meets Mondays at 7:00 pm.
Spanish-language Legion of Mary
Grupo de Oracion
Schedule: Tuesday, 7 PM, weekly
Grupo de Oracion meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Spanish-language prayer group
Cursillos de Cristiandad
Schedule: Thursday, 7:30 PM, weekly
Cursillos de Cristiandad meets Thursdays at 7:30 pm.
English Prayer Group
Schedule: Friday, 7 PM, 3rd Friday monthly
English Prayer Group meets the 3rd Friday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Rosary Groups
Respeto a la Vida Holy Rosary
Schedule: Tuesday, 10 AM, weekly
Respect of Life Holy Rosary every Tuesday at 10:00 am.
Men's Groups
Emaus de Hombres
Men (Spanish)Schedule: Wednesday, 7 PM, weekly
Emaus de Hombres meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Spanish-language mens EMAUS retreat group
Knights of Columbus / Caballeros de Colon
MenSchedule: Friday, 7:30 PM, 3rd Friday monthly
KofC / Caballeros de Colon meets the third Friday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Women's Groups
EMAUS de Mujeres
Women (Spanish)Schedule: Monday, 7 PM, weekly
EMAUS de Mujeres meets Mondays at 7:00 pm.
Spanish-language womens EMAUS retreat group
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church? ▼
St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 6 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 7 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 9 AM.
Where is St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church is located at Avenue E, Gadsden, AL 35901. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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