Stations of the Cross
Please try to come to our Stations of the Cross each Wednesday at 5pm prior to our light Lenten supper and guest speaker.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
5:00pm Stations of the Cross
5:30pm Light Lenten Supper with Speaker
The big reason for the series of talks this Lent is for you to learn about some El Paso organizations who care for the hungry, abused and poor. Hopefully it will guide us in future ministries in support of some of these groups.
Lenten Supper Speaker: Bethany Molinar of Ciudad Nueva will join us.
Ciudad Nueva’s youth programs provide a space where students can find friends, mentors, and a place to call home. Their programs nurture kids physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
WATCH THEIR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE RIGHT here.
An Evening of Music
Please get the word out to friends, family, and neighbors about our special event “An Evening of Music at St. Alban’s.”
A fundraising concert highlighting some of the talented musicians of El Paso, Las Cruces and resident musicians of St. Alban. Reminding you proceeds will benefit the St. Alban’s music program.
This will be an evening of music with reception to follow after our event.
Open our event’s official flyer right HERE.
Stations of the Cross
Please try to come to our Stations of the Cross each Wednesday at 5pm prior to our light Lenten supper and guest speaker.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
5:00pm Stations of the Cross
5:30pm Light Lenten Supper with Speaker
The big reason for the series of talks this Lent is for you to learn about some El Paso organizations who care for the hungry, abused and poor. Hopefully it will guide us in future ministries in support of some of these groups.
Lenten Supper Speaker: G.J. Gordy from Friends of Navajoland will join us.
Advocates for the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. Helps to raise funds for ECN’s mission, ministry, and economic development projects.
Feast of St. Joseph Mass
Mass on the Feast of St. Joseph in the Chapel.
If you aren't able to attend our Eucharist for St. Joseph this Thursday, you can find the Collect, Readings and Gospel of the day HERE to read at home.
Stations of the Cross
Please try to come to our Stations of the Cross each Wednesday at 5pm prior to our light Lenten supper and guest speaker.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
5:00pm Stations of the Cross
5:30pm Light Lenten Supper with Speaker
The big reason for the series of talks this Lent is for you to learn about some El Paso organizations who care for the hungry, abused and poor. Hopefully it will guide us in future ministries in support of some of these groups.
Lenten Supper Speaker: Lynette Romero of Paso del Norte Center of Hope will join us.
The Paso del Norte Center of Hope exists to protect victims of human trafficking and modern-day slavery and to lead anti-trafficking efforts within the region through outreach, education, and person-centered services.
Stations of the Cross
Please try to come to our Stations of the Cross each Wednesday at 5pm prior to our light Lenten supper and guest speaker.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
5:00pm Stations of the Cross
5:30pm Light Lenten Supper with Speaker
The big reason for the series of talks this Lent is for you to learn about some El Paso organizations who care for the hungry, abused and poor. Hopefully it will guide us in future ministries in support of some of these groups.
Lenten Supper Speaker: Carmen Estrada of Mustard Seed Café will join us.
Mustard Seed Café is a nonprofit, donation-based café that tells and demonstrates the love of Jesus to every single person who comes through the doors! They serve delicious, nutritious food with an accompanying commitment to recognize the dignity of each guest and treat them with respect. There are no set menus, no prices or requirements for our guests.
Stations of the Cross
Please try to come to our Stations of the Cross each Wednesday at 5pm prior to our light Lenten supper and guest speaker.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
5:00pm Stations of the Cross
5:30pm Light Lenten Supper with Speaker
Lenten Supper Speaker: Blake Barrow, Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of El Paso.
- The Rescue Mission of El Paso models Jesus to the community by providing love, compassion, humble and selfless service to the needy and disabled in a safe and nurturing environment.
Matthias the Apostle Eucharist
St. Matthias the Apostle Eucharist in the Chapel starting at 11:30 A.M.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Now is the time to be praying about and planning your Lenten disciplines.
If you need help with that, please don't hesitate to reach out Fr. Jim Tolbert at diegotolbert@gmail.com or the rest of St. Alban’s vestry at stalbans.elpaso@gmail.com, any answers or help requested will be attended as soon as possible.
Ash Wednesday Liturgy in The Lady Chapel consists of two services Noon and 6:00 P.M. Both will include Holy Communion, Rite I.
Our traditional Drive-by Ashes will be from 4:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. Fr. Jim Tolbert will be right outside St. Alban doing the Drive-by Ashes.
OFFICIAL “Ash Wednesday” FLYER AVAILABLE RIGHT OVER HERE. Please save this flyer and send it to all of your friends.
Stations of the Cross will be observed every Friday during Lent except Good Friday.
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday February 17th at 6:00 P.M.
AND BEFORE...SHROVE TUESDAY, PANCAKE SUPPER!
Beginning at 5:30pm come for our traditional annual Shrove Tuesday Supper in the parish hall. It’ll be a pancake supper, sausage and more included.
Kids will love this, it’ll be especially fun for them and young adults. It's free but we encourage donations. Come one, come all, spread the word and the syrup!
Episcopal Church Women Will Resume.
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will begin meeting again from 9-11am on February 7th in Twiss Hall.
Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple
“Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple” mass will take place in the Lady Chapel on Monday, February 2nd at 11:30 A.M.
Read Luke 2:22-40, the story of our Lord's presentation in the temple (as well as Mary's purification). For background, read Leviticus 12 and Exodus 13. Note the relationship between setting apart the firstborn and Passover. Vatican Read has a good synopsis of the feast day. The Feast is the end of the 40-days cycle of Christmas. (If you haven't already, now is the time to take down your Christmas decorations.) At home, make crêpes or have a tamale feast.
Blessing Candles for Monday
It is traditional to bless candles to be used for prayer either in the home or at church, before the “Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple” taking place this Monday, February 2nd at 11:30 A.M.
Since the feast day is February 2nd, we will bless your candles this Sunday at the Altar.
Please bring candles from home this Sunday to be blessed at the Altar.
Bring candles from home that you will use for prayer, at the household altar, or as votives this Sunday. These are the candles that you use at dinner or prayer or whenever. Just be sure that they are tied together or in a box with your name on it.
Be sure that your name is on your collection of candles. Place them on the altar for a blessing after communion. After the service, they will be on the Altar for you to pick up.
“Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple” mass will take place in the Lady Chapel on Monday, February 2nd at 11:30 A.M.
Conversion of St. Paul Mass
CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL MASS
The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
Just like the celebration of the Confession of St. Peter, the feast of Paul's conversion is the 25th of January but its observance is transferred to Monday the 26th this year since the 25th is a Sunday.
You can learn more about his conversion HERE.
We will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Monday at 11:30 in the Lady Chapel. (BTW, since the beginning of the New Year, several people have been attending our weekday services. Participation in the Eucharist doesn't have to be just once a week. As Saint John Chrysostom wrote: "How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment.")
One more thought about Paul's conversion. It was sudden as we read in the Book of Acts. However none of us should compare our life-long deepening of faith in Jesus Christ with that fast and sensational conversion. Following a Rule of Life is a lifelong act of faith and conversion.
Concert Music at St. Alban's.
MAKE PLANS NOW FOR OUR NEXT MUSIC AT ST. ALBAN'S CONCERT.
If you have yet to attend one of these concerts, know two things:
First, the musical talent is superb. Each performance by a local musician is something not to be missed.
Secondly, these concerts are FREE. We do ask for donations which go to our St. Alban's music program. Each Sunday you enjoy the value.
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Confession of St. Peter the Apostle Mass.
THE CONFESSION OF SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE MASS AT CHAPEL
As usual, we turn to Ashley Tumlin Wallace to explain the importance of this feast and ways to celebrate it at home.
The Collect, Readings and Gospel for the day are HERE. We will celebrate the Eucharist in the Lady Chapel at 11:30 on Monday the 19th.
The date of the feast is the 18th. As it falls on a Sunday this year, the Church "transfers" the celebration to the next day.
Men’s Group Bible Study Will Resume.
The Men's Bible Study will resume this month of January.
Men’s Group Bible Study meets the third Sunday of every month from 9-10am in the library.
Feast of the Baptism of our Lord.
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
Our Gospel reading this Sunday is Matthew's account of the Baptism of Our Lord. (Matthew 3:13-17) Learn more about the feast and ways to celebrate it in your home HERE. For a Reformed Christian point of view, go HERE. For the Roman Catholic viewpoint HERE.
The Chalking of the Doors is a festive tradition for the Epiphany season, marking the blessing of Christ on the home and all who enter.
Pieces of blessed chalk will be distributed in church this Sunday. It is appropriate to chalk the doorway anytime within the next week. Traditionally, the door is marked on the lintel.
Epiphany Mass & More….
TUESDAY JANUARY 6TH, 11:30 AM
EPIPHANY MASS IN THE CHAPEL
Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12), of course, is January 6th.
During Epiphany, house blessings are customary. Consider now if you want Fr. Jim to come over to bless your house.
Christmas Mass
Please join us for our Christmas Mass on December 24th, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
Pre-service music begins at 12:45 P.M. Music led by St. Alban’s Choral Scholars.
Make Handkerchief Angels with Us
During coffee hour this Sunday make Handkerchief Angels. Thanks to Laura Charity there will be supplies and Laura will show you how to make the angels.
Quiet Day at St. Alban’s
Remember that this Saturday from 9am to Noon we will have Advent Silent Day at St. Alban's. Come for all or part. Quiet time is for both men and women. Invite your friends.
Please bring any devotional you would like and/or your Bible. If you prefer, bring a journal and do some journaling or bring a sketchbook. Thanks to Sandy Balliet and Lilli Crowe, you can purchase prayer beads for $5. Proceeds will go to the ECW of St. Alban's.
Suggested Places for Silent Meditation
In the Chapel (Monstrance will be on the Altar)
By the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham or at the Shrine (light a candle)
Near one of the stained glass windows or mosaics
The Garden
The Bench in the Xeriscape
Anywhere in the Church where there is a silent spot but space yourself from others
BRING A BIBLE OR A DEVOTIONAL BRING PRAYER BEADS IF YOU WANT TO NO CELL PHONES or CELL PHONES ON DEAD SILENCE. PLEASE NO TALKING.
Evening of Music at St. Alban's
Everyone’s encouraged to join us for…“An Evening of Music at St. Alban’s.
Proceeds raised will benefit the St. Alban’s music program.
