St. Paul Catholic Church & School Riverside

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• Donna Marie Berchtold 5 · 3 months ago

  Visiting Jacksonville from Southern New Jersey, and we used Google Maps to determine where we would like to go for mass. Our timing didn't work out for our first choice so we looked for other nearby churches. The description, comments, and reviews we saw for St Paul's seemed perfect. We got an Uber and went to Mass at St Paul's. Stepping into the church we saw amazing beauty in the surroundings of the walls, the lighting fixtures above the stations of the cross, the ceilings, the inscriptions on the side walls, the statuary in the front on the altar; it was all gorgeous. What struck my husband and I the most, at the beginning of the mass, Was the delightful sound being presented by the Music Ministry! As Liturgical musicians ourselves, It is always inspirational when we hear a wonderful music ministry! The people in the pews were of various ages and they were participating. The Celebrant had a gentle quality in his voice and all readers and cantors were exceptional. There was a reverence in the church, and the feeling of hometown, strong faith, and friendliness overwhelmed my husband and I. Again, the music throughout mass was uplifting, joyful, and liturgically presented with quality. After mass we introduced ourselves to the choir director and musicians. We felt very much at home, chatting with the team. If we lived in Jacksonville we would attend this Parish. Thank you Que-Thanh Le, music director for the ministry which you and your musicians present as leaders to your congregation. Thank you to the parishioners in the pews who were so warm and welcoming. Blessings to all for sharing your love of Jesus.