Come, let us prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ! Join the St. Paul family this Advent and Christmas season for Mass, confession, music, and community celebrations. Christmas Mass times are listed below.
Advent & Christmas Events
Advent Begins — Sunday, November 29
Confession is offered before all Sunday Masses during Advent: 7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, and 4:15 PM.
Rorate Caeli Masses — December 2, 9, 16 & 23
A traditional candlelit Votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated before dawn on the Wednesdays of Advent. Mass at 6:30 AM.
Westerville Christmas Parade — Saturday, December 5
Celebrate the season with our Westerville neighbors at the 2026 Community Christmas Parade! Bundle up, bring the whole family, and come cheer on the parade as we welcome the Christmas season together. The parade starts at 10:30 AM on State Street in Uptown Westerville.
Please note: The parade will be staging at St. Paul, in front of and adjacent to the school (from County Line Road). Those attending the 8:15 AM Mass are asked to park in the lots in front of the church and exit via State Street after Mass. The State Street entrance will close at 9:45 AM. Thank you for your cooperation!
Handel’s Messiah — Sunday, December 6, 7:30 PM
St. Paul will host the Westerville Symphony’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah, a Community Sing-Along. A valid ticket reservation is required for admission.
A limited number of complimentary tickets are available to parishioners (up to four per household). To receive the parish’s private ticket code, contact the Parish Office at 614-882-2109 or stpaulchurch@stpacc.org, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Additional tickets can be purchased at westervillesymphony.org. Vocal scores are not included.
Advent Penance Services — December 9 & 16, 7:00 PM
Prepare your heart for Christmas through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Lessons and Carols Choir Concert — Sunday, January 10, 3:00 PM
Close the Christmas season with Scripture and song featuring the Adult Choir, Schola Cantorum, and Pontifical Brass.
Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Eve · Thursday, December 24
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | St. Paul Church |
| 4:15 PM | Westerville North High School (no incense) |
| 6:30 PM | St. Paul Church |
| 12:00 AM (Midnight Mass) Music by the Adult Choir begins at 11:30 PM | St. Paul Church |
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | St. Paul Church |
| 10:00 AM | St. Paul Church |
| 12:00 PM (Noon) | St. Paul Church |
Merry Christmas from all of us at St. Paul the Apostle!