Church Of The Holy Spirit
Montgomery AL
36117-8853
Who we are
Holy Spirit Parish is a multi-cultural Catholic community advancing our faith by making the Word of God come alive through prayer, liturgy, education, evangelization, and stewardship. This mission statement describes the common bond and purpose for Holy Spirit Parish. The common bond is our Catholic Christian faith.
In living the Word of God our faith is seen by all through authentic and genuine actions, not just words. In coming together and sharing prayer, liturgy, learning and service we grow with and support each other in our faith-based journey. Through experience and service, we commit to share God’s blessings with others in our surrounding area and around the world.
In living the Word of God our faith is seen by all through authentic and genuine actions, not just words. In coming together and sharing prayer, liturgy, learning and service we grow with and support each other in our faith-based journey. Through experience and service, we commit to share God’s blessings with others in our surrounding area and around the world.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Wayne Youngman
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
(334) 272-1008
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Wayne Youngman
Other Church Leaders:
Reverend Patrick Gilbreath, Parochial Vicar
Reverend Philip A. McKenna, Senior Priest
Raymond Gueret, Deacon
Reverend Philip A. McKenna, Senior Priest
Raymond Gueret, Deacon
Administration
Admin Name:
Karen Franklin
Admin Position:
Secretary
Phone:
Fax:
(334) 272-1008
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Karen Franklin
Church Of The Holy Spirit Mass Times
Mass
ALL parishioners are to wear a mask or face covering. Be aware of others and 6 foot social distancing.
+ Monday - Saturday 8:15am
+ Monday - Thursday 6:30pm
+ Saturday Vigil 5:30pm
+ Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 3pm (spanish) and 5:30pm
+ The Sanctuary is sanitized after each Mass, daily and weekend.
+ There is hand sanitizer available at the entrance of the Narthax and Sanctuary.
+ Missalettes are not available in the pews. Handouts are available at all weekend Masses which include the readings and music verses. These sheets are to be discarded after each Mass.
+ We are using every other pew due to social distancing guidelines, so please sit in the non-roped pews and 6ft from those not in your own family. Please move to the center of the isle so others do not have to climb over you.
Holy Spirit Parish Christmas Mass Schedule
Thu, December 24th — 5pm (Church)
Thu, December 24th — 5pm (Parish Hall)**
Thu, December 24th — 7:30pm (Church)
Thu, December 24th — 7:30pm (Parish Hall)**
Fri, December 25th — 12am Midnight Mass (Church)
Fri, December 25th — 9am (Church)
** Please Note: Masks are required the ENTIRE time during these Parish Hall Masses
It's been more than 3 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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ALL parishioners are to wear a mask or face covering. Be aware of others and 6 foot social distancing.
+ Monday - Saturday 8:15am
+ Monday - Thursday 6:30pm
+ Saturday Vigil 5:30pm
+ Sunday 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 3pm (spanish) and 5:30pm
+ The Sanctuary is sanitized after each Mass, daily and weekend.
+ There is hand sanitizer available at the entrance of the Narthax and Sanctuary.
+ Missalettes are not available in the pews. Handouts are available at all weekend Masses which include the readings and music verses. These sheets are to be discarded after each Mass.
+ We are using every other pew due to social distancing guidelines, so please sit in the non-roped pews and 6ft from those not in your own family. Please move to the center of the isle so others do not have to climb over you.
Holy Spirit Parish Christmas Mass Schedule
Thu, December 24th — 5pm (Church)
Thu, December 24th — 5pm (Parish Hall)**
Thu, December 24th — 7:30pm (Church)
Thu, December 24th — 7:30pm (Parish Hall)**
Fri, December 25th — 12am Midnight Mass (Church)
Fri, December 25th — 9am (Church)
** Please Note: Masks are required the ENTIRE time during these Parish Hall Masses
It's been more than 3 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Vacation Bible School
July 24 - 28
Online registration is now open for our summer VBS! We hope your family can join us to encounter Jesus as the Good Shepherd! Please follow the link to register your child or any volunteers:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/goodshepherd
Cost is $10 per child with a max of $30 per family if you register before July 1st. Late registration is $20 per child with a max of $60 per family. T-shirts are included in the cost of registration and any children of volunteers do not have to pay the registration fee. Please email Dene’ Rosser at [email protected] with any questions.
July 24 - 28
Online registration is now open for our summer VBS! We hope your family can join us to encounter Jesus as the Good Shepherd! Please follow the link to register your child or any volunteers:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/goodshepherd
Cost is $10 per child with a max of $30 per family if you register before July 1st. Late registration is $20 per child with a max of $60 per family. T-shirts are included in the cost of registration and any children of volunteers do not have to pay the registration fee. Please email Dene’ Rosser at [email protected] with any questions.
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Church Of The Holy Spirit History
Holy Spirit Parish was established by Bishop John L. on June 10, 1977 with the appointment of Rev. Gordon Milsted as pastor. The first parish Mass was celebrated on June 19th at the library on the high school campus of the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School. The 87 charter parish families continued to worship at that site while plans for permanent church grounds and structure were made. Father Milsted took up residence at the St. Bede rectory until December of the following year when a house located in the Brighton Estates neighborhood was purchased for that purpose.
In September of 1979, 14.3 acres of land located at the current Vaughn Road parish campus was purchased. Ground breaking ceremonies for a new church building were held in March of 1980, and on the following November 16th the newly ordained Archbishop Oscar Hugh Lipscomb dedicated the church and was the main celebrant for the first Mass in the new church, a day which coincided with his installation as the first Archbishop of Mobile. The project was completed with seating for 300 in the church proper in addition to a small kitchen and large multi-purpose room. A small house purchased with the land was kept for meeting and classroom space and was designated as Thomas Hall, named in honor of Thomas Germanson, the chairman of the Building Committee. In March of 1985, a new rectory built on the parish grounds was dedicated.
In December of 1987, Fr. Arthur Schrenger was assigned as the new pastor of the parish, followed by Fr. Charles Troncale on September 2, 1999. The parish broke ground on a new 758-seat church on December 5, 1999, with the dedication by Archbishop Lipscomb to follow on May 12th of 2001. In February 2000, the 5.3 acres bordering the church property to the south were purchased from parishioner Helena Malus. A house located on the purchased property was remodeled and became the new rectory in March of 2002. In 2005, the former rectory was remodeled to serve as parish offices.
On May 29, 2011 it was announced that Fr. Patrick Driscoll was to become the new pastor of the parish effective the following October 15, replacing Fr. Troncale who was going to St. Vincent de Paul parish in Tallassee. On July 16, 2011, the parish broke ground on a project which involved both construction of the first phase of an education complex and significant site improvements to the property. On August 12, 2012, Archbishop Thomas John Rodi dedicated the new two-story, twenty-one classroom building. In addition to parish catechetical classes and religious education programs, the new building houses the Holy Spirit campus of the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and consists of classes ranging from K4 through 6th grade.
In September of 1979, 14.3 acres of land located at the current Vaughn Road parish campus was purchased. Ground breaking ceremonies for a new church building were held in March of 1980, and on the following November 16th the newly ordained Archbishop Oscar Hugh Lipscomb dedicated the church and was the main celebrant for the first Mass in the new church, a day which coincided with his installation as the first Archbishop of Mobile. The project was completed with seating for 300 in the church proper in addition to a small kitchen and large multi-purpose room. A small house purchased with the land was kept for meeting and classroom space and was designated as Thomas Hall, named in honor of Thomas Germanson, the chairman of the Building Committee. In March of 1985, a new rectory built on the parish grounds was dedicated.
On May 29, 2011 it was announced that Fr. Patrick Driscoll was to become the new pastor of the parish effective the following October 15, replacing Fr. Troncale who was going to St. Vincent de Paul parish in Tallassee. On July 16, 2011, the parish broke ground on a project which involved both construction of the first phase of an education complex and significant site improvements to the property. On August 12, 2012, Archbishop Thomas John Rodi dedicated the new two-story, twenty-one classroom building. In addition to parish catechetical classes and religious education programs, the new building houses the Holy Spirit campus of the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and consists of classes ranging from K4 through 6th grade.
"As is the business of tailors to make clothes and cobblers to make shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray."Martin Luther
Church Of The Holy Spirit listing was last updated on the 18th of December, 2020
