About St. Alban Roe · Wildwood, Missouri
St. Alban Roe is a Roman Catholic parish in Wildwood, Missouri, part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Founded in 1980 with just 100 families, the parish has grown into a thriving community of more than 2,300 families representing roughly 8,800 Catholics, with over 75 new families joining each year. The parish operates a parish school, a Parish School of Religion (PSR), Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, OCIA, and approximately 60 parish organizations spanning liturgical, educational, youth, outreach, social, and recreational ministries. The parish celebrates seven weekend Masses plus daily Masses, with livestreamed options, and offers Eucharistic Adoration in a dedicated chapel throughout the week.
- Established
- 1980
- Patron
- St. Alban Roe
- Rector
- Rev. Clark Philipp
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
Why belong here
St. Alban Roe is one of the larger parishes in west St. Louis County, with more than 2,300 families and a full sacramental schedule that includes seven weekend Masses, two weekday Masses Monday through Friday, and Saturday morning Mass. A dedicated Adoration Chapel offers perpetual-style adoration through the week, and Confession is available several times before and after weekend Masses. With a parish school, PSR, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, OCIA, and roughly 60 ministries — from liturgical and music programs to youth, outreach, social, and sporting groups — newcomers can find a place to pray, serve, learn, and belong.
Mass times at St. Alban Roe
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 7:30–8:15 AM
- Saturday: 3:30–4:15 PM
- Sunday: 7:00–7:30 AM
- Sunday: 9:00–9:30 AM
- Sunday: 11:00–11:30 AM
- Or by appointment — contact the rectory
Adoration times
- Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Adoration Chapel daily (Monday through Sunday); the Adoration Chapel is open throughout the week per the Archdiocese schedule
About St. Alban Roe Parish
St. Alban Roe is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, located at 2001 Shepard Road in Wildwood, Missouri. The parish mission statement reads: 'Aware of our call by the Holy Spirit, we the Parish of St. Alban Roe Roman Catholic Church are gathered in the name of Jesus to be nourished by His Word and the Eucharist. Our mission is to follow Jesus Christ, to pray, to teach, to serve, and thereby live our baptismal promises.' The community is committed to worshipping God, supporting one another in Christian values, and providing opportunities for all parishioners to be faithful stewards of their gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
Parish History
Formed in 1980 with only 100 families, St. Alban Roe has been truly blessed with continuous growth. The community now has over 2,300 families, representing 8,800 Catholics, with more than 75 new families joining every year. The Parish School of Religion (PSR) and Family Faith programs currently serve more than 450 school-aged children, while the parish's full-time school educates another 350 children in Catholic faith formation. To build the community as One Body in Christ, roughly 60 parish organizations provide opportunities for Christian learning, growth, and service across spiritual, liturgical, educational, youth, outreach, social, and recreational categories.
- Founded: 1980
- Original families: ~100
- Current families: 2,300+
- Catholics represented: ~8,800
- New families joining each year: 75+
- Parish organizations: ~60
Our Patron Saint
The parish takes its name from St. Alban Roe, an English Benedictine priest and martyr of the 17th century who was executed in London in 1642. He is honored as a Catholic martyr of England and Wales, and his witness of fidelity to the faith continues to inspire the parish community. The parish website has a dedicated page on the patron saint.
- Patron: St. Alban Roe
- Feast Day: January 21
Clergy & Parish Staff
The parish is served by a pastor, a senior associate pastor, and two permanent deacons, supported by a dedicated staff team across the parish office, school, PSR, music, and communications offices. Contact information and email addresses for each staff member are listed on the parish website's Parish Staff page.
- Rev. Clark Philipp – Pastor (636-458-2977 x355)
- Rev. Msgr. Timothy Cronin – Senior Associate Pastor (636-458-2977 x277)
- Deacon Keith Mallon – Permanent Deacon
- Deacon Carl Germain – Permanent Deacon (per Archdiocese of St. Louis listing)
- Sally Tschopp – Office Manager
- Donna Reinhardt – Parish Secretary
- Laura Hrbacek – Bookkeeper
- Jessi Wolf – Director of Communications
- Mrs. Tara Smith – School Principal
- Margaret Dorsey – School Administrative Assistant
- Donna Linkogel – School Receptionist
- Jim Blase – Coordinator of Religious Education
- Vicki Helfrey – PSR Administrative Assistant
- Lisa Steel Williams – Director of Music
Sacraments
The parish prepares parishioners for and administers the full range of Catholic sacraments, including Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Marriage, and initiation through OCIA. The Anointing of the Sick can be brought to those who are ill at home, in the hospital, or in a nursing home by contacting the Parish Office.
- Reconciliation — scheduled times and by appointment
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment, including home/hospital visits (call 636-458-2977)
- Baptism — preparation through the parish
- Marriage — preparation through the parish
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) — for those entering the Church
Faith Formation & Religious Education
St. Alban Roe offers a layered formation program for children and adults, including the Parish School of Religion (PSR), Family Faith programs, the parish school, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and OCIA.
- Parish School of Religion (PSR) — serves 450+ school-aged children
- Family Faith program
- St. Alban Roe Parish School — full-time Catholic school serving 350+ children
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Jim Blase
Music & Liturgical Ministries
Music at St. Alban Roe is rooted in prayer and Scripture, encouraging and enhancing congregational participation at Mass. The music ministry welcomes almost any age and level of training, with opportunities for children, youth, and adults, and is available for weddings, funerals, feasts, and holy days.
- Parish Choir (rehearses Wednesday evenings 6:30 PM–7:00 PM)
- Ensemble — open to adults and students (middle school or older)
- Handbell ensemble
- Youth/children's voices (ages 12+ welcome)
- Available for weddings, funerals, feasts, and holidays
- Director of Music: Lisa Steel Williams
Youth Ministry
The parish runs active youth ministry with a focus on teens and young children, including the Life Teen-style Sunday evening Mass.
- Sunday 5:00 PM Mass (oriented toward youth/teens — Life Teen)
- Faith formation for school-aged children through PSR and Family Faith
Get Involved: Ministries & Organizations
Approximately 60 parish organizations provide opportunities for Christian learning, growth, and community-building across multiple focus areas, from liturgical and spiritual life to outreach, social, and sporting teams. Parishioners are encouraged to share their gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
- Spiritual & Liturgical ministries
- Administrative ministries
- Christian Formation & Education ministries
- Youth ministries
- Community/World Outreach & Service ministries
- Social Groups
- Sporting Teams
Christian Service & Outreach
The parish maintains Christian Service and outreach ministries that extend beyond Wildwood to the larger community, in keeping with the parish mission to 'follow Jesus Christ, to pray, to teach, to serve.'
- Christian Service ministries
- Community/World Outreach programs
Live-Streamed Masses & Online Resources
St. Alban Roe live-streams Masses for parishioners who cannot attend in person, with video archives and resources accessible through the parish website.
- Sunday 9:30 AM Mass — Live Streamed
- Weekday 8:00 AM Mass — Live Streamed
- Daily Mass Readings link on the parish website
- Livestream page: stalbanroe.org/livestream
Visit, Contact & Location
The parish is located in west St. Louis County off Highway 109, with the church, Parish Life Center (including Mikesch Hall), Adoration Chapel, school, and PSR offices all on the campus. Visitors are warmly welcomed through the parish's Welcome Retreats program.
- Address: 2001 Shepard Road, Wildwood, MO 63038
- Parish Office: (636) 458-2977
- School Office: (636) 458-6084
- PSR Office: (636) 458-2460
- Website: https://www.stalbanroe.org
- Archdiocese listing: archstl.org/parish/st-alban-roe-wildwood/
- Welcome Retreats offered for newcomers