St. Mary's Catholic Church · 1000 4th Ave · Opelika AL 36801
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“We, the members of St. Mary’s Parish, share a common vision that we are called to be a Christian Community in East Central Alabama. Faithful to Christ’s words, ‘As the Father has sent me, so I send you’ (John 20:21) and in solidarity with all, we see ourselves growing in sensitivity to the needs and cultural backgrounds of all people. Following the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, we, as a Community of Faith, will strive to reach out to meet the needs of all, especially those who are poor in body and spirit”
Located at the corner of 10th St. and 4th Ave. in Opelika, AL, St. Mary Catholic Church has been served by the Vincentian Fathers since it’s founding in 1910. The oldest Catholic parish in Lee County, St. Mary’s has attended to the spiritual and physical needs of the community. We continue today not only in celebrating the Eucharist, but also in service to one another and to those in need in our area.
Community Celebrations
Regular Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 5:30 pm
- Sunday: 9 am, 11:15 am (English), 5 pm (Spanish)
- Monday-Friday: 8 am
Confession: Saturday 4:45-5:15 pm or by appointment
Holy Days/Vigil Masses: 7 pm
How to Find Us
From I-85 (north or south) - take exit 60, turn right and drive toward Opelika. Stay on this road (it will change names a couple of times) until you cross the bridge. Drive three more blocks to find St. Mary’s at the intersection of 10th St. (you are on 10th) and 4th Ave. The driveway is past the intersection on the left.
From Auburn: Opelika Road which becomes 2nd Ave. After you cross the bridge, proceed to the light at 10th St. (just past the Wendy’s. Turn left, and go 2 blocks to 4th Ave. The driveway is past the intersection on the left.
Parish Staff
Pastor
Fr. Jack Kane, CM
A member of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers), Fr. Jack previously served in Panama. He speaks both Spanish and English (although “Southern” sometimes eludes him), which makes him effective in serving both the English speaking and Hispanic communities.
Permanent Deacon
Don Canonica
Don has served in the military and also taught in public schools in the Washington DC area for many years.
Ministries & Programs:
- Comite Latino: Abel Carrias
- Altar Servers: Ross Tate
- Eucharistic Ministers: Earscell Tate
- Music: Beth Nicol
- Lectors: Jean-Paul Nicol
- Intercessory Prayer
- Lazarus Ministries: Connie Scroggins & Steve Stuckwisch/Coordinators
- Ladies Sodality: Marie Hudson
- Men’s Club: Bob Sevchuk
- Religious Education: Kim Murphy
- Spiritual Life and Worship: Nancy Penaskovic