About St. Paul the Apostle · Annville, Pennsylvania
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is a Roman Latin-rite parish in the Diocese of Harrisburg, located at 125 Spruce Street in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1928 from an original 30 families, the parish has grown to serve more than 700 households and approximately 1,900 souls, and remains an active worship and community center in the Annville area (home to Lebanon Valley College). The parish is pastored by Rev. Matthew E. Cannon, assisted by two permanent deacons, and offers a full weekly schedule of Masses, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Penance, faith formation, a Knights of Columbus council, Catholic Scouting, a bereavement ministry, and signature fundraisers such as the annual Holiday Craft Bazaar and Summer Bazaar.
- Established
- 1928
- Patron
- St. Paul the Apostle
- Rector
- Rev. Matthew E. Cannon
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
Why belong here
St. Paul the Apostle offers a close-knit Catholic community in Annville with daily and weekend Masses, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and Saturday confessions — a rhythm of prayer that supports families throughout the week. The parish runs religious education for children, a Knights of Columbus council, Catholic Scouting (Troops of St. George), and a Bereavement Ministry, and it brings the wider Annville community together each year through its Summer Bazaar and Holiday Craft Bazaar. Whether you are a longtime Catholic family, a college student at nearby Lebanon Valley College, or someone returning to the faith, you will find a parish that prays, serves, and celebrates together.
Mass times at St. Paul the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM (Reconciliation Room) — also listed by the diocese as 4:00 PM and 4:00–4:30 PM in the parish hall
- Wednesday 5:45–6:15 PM
- First Saturday 8:00–9:00 AM (during adoration)
- Also available by appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- First Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins after the 9:00 AM Mass and continues until 12:00 midnight
Parish History & Identity
Saint Paul the Apostle Parish was founded in 1928 in Annville, Pennsylvania. Beginning with about 30 founding families, it has grown over nearly a century into a community of more than 700 households and over 1,900 souls, and it continues to flourish as part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The parish's patron, St. Paul the Apostle, is commemorated liturgically on June 29 (with St. Peter) and on January 25 (the Conversion of St. Paul).
- Founded 1928
- Original 30 families; today over 700 households and 1,900+ souls
- Located in Lebanon County in the Diocese of Harrisburg
Clergy, Staff & Faith-Formation Leadership
The parish is served by a pastor, two permanent deacons, and a Coordinator of Religious Education. The Bereavement Ministry is coordinated by Carol Long, who can be reached at 717-533-4069. Pastoral and staff contacts are listed on both the parish website and the Diocese of Harrisburg parish directory.
- Pastor: Rev. Matthew E. Cannon
- Deacon: Anthony A. Kearney
- Deacon: Edward Gliot
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Anna Mattern
- Bereavement Ministry contact: Carol Long (717-533-4069)
Sacraments
Information on the seven Catholic sacraments is available through the parish, including preparation for Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral Rites. Couples and families are encouraged to contact the parish office to begin sacramental preparation.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Confession)
- Eucharist / First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral Rites
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious Education for parish children is coordinated by Anna Mattern. The Diocese of Harrisburg parish directory lists St. Paul the Apostle's faith-formation program as an active parish ministry, and families can contact the parish office for registration and class schedules.
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Anna Mattern
- Contact the parish office at (717) 867-1525 for class information and registration
Parish Ministries & Organizations
St. Paul's hosts a number of lay organizations and outreach ministries that serve both parishioners and the wider Annville community. The Knights of Columbus council supports parish and charitable works, while Catholic Scouting through the Troops of St. George engages youth and families. The Bereavement Ministry walks alongside grieving families, and the parish funeral-services ministry coordinates closely with two local funeral homes.
- Knights of Columbus (parish council)
- Catholic Scouting — Troops of St. George
- Bereavement Ministry (Carol Long, 717-533-4069)
- Funeral Services Ministry (with Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Annville, and Thompson Funeral Home, Lebanon)
Bereavement & Funeral Ministry
St. Paul's Bereavement Ministry seeks to console members of the parish community who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Bereavement Ministers provide love and care to the grieving, meeting their needs during this most difficult time of their faith journey, and offer community support during the funeral rites, regular check-ins with the family, a listening ear, and help in whatever way the bereaved requests. The parish coordinates the overwhelming majority of funerals with Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Annville and Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Lebanon.
- Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. — 618 East Main Street, Annville, PA — 717-867-4811
- Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. — 126 South 9th Street, Lebanon, PA — 717-272-0107
- Bereavement Ministry contact: Carol Long, 717-533-4069
Annual Events & Community Life
The parish is well known in Annville for two signature annual events. The Summer Bazaar features live music, food, a basket showcase, cash raffles, games of chance, inflatables, face painting, carnival games, and a beer garden, with barbecue chicken dinners available for pick-up in the social hall. The Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on the Saturday before Thanksgiving features only handmade goods, a Holiday Kitchen lunch, a Sweet and Bake Shop, and a popular Basket Raffle.
- Annual Summer Bazaar (June) — live bands, food, basket raffle, games, BBQ chicken dinners
- Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar (mid-November) — handmade goods, Holiday Kitchen, Sweet and Bake Shop, Basket Raffle
- Past performers have included The TC Process, The Large Flowerheads, and the Josh Squared Band
Facilities, Accessibility & Visiting
The parish campus at 125 South Spruce Street includes the church, parking, restrooms, and a Social Hall used for parish gatherings, meals, and events. Assistive Listening systems are available in the church. Confessions are heard in the Reconciliation Room on Saturdays and in the parish hall by appointment; Wednesday evening adoration is held in the church.
- Church, parking, restrooms, and Social Hall on site
- Assistive Listening available in the church
- Reconciliation Room for Saturday confessions
- Parish Hall used for some confession times and large gatherings
Contact & Location
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Paul the Apostle by phone, email, or in person at the parish office in Annville. The mailing address is 125 South Spruce Street, Annville, PA 17003, and the parish email is [email protected].
- Address: 125 S Spruce St., Annville, PA 17003
- Phone: (717) 867-1525
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://annvillecatholic.org/
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg