ParishFest

We, though many, are one body in Christ. 

                                                                                                                    Romans 12:5

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ParishFest, a high point of St. Paul Parish’s calendar, is a joyous weekend of prayer, family, food, and fun that celebrates our multiethnic community. Begun in 2009 as an annual picnic, the festival now takes place every September on the church campus, the first major community-wide event of the fall season.

The day kicks off with a multilingual Mass at 11:30am, followed by a food festival prepared by dozens of volunteers drawing on the culinary traditions of their cultures. Typically, parishioners from a dozen or more countries participate - in Fall 2026, there were tables representing China, Costa Rica, Colombia, Germany, Guatemala, Greece, Haiti, India, Italy, Mexico, and the Philippines, plus USA grill specialties thanks to the Knights of Columbus! ParishFest also features music, games for children, plus an ice cream or Italian ice truck.

Planning for ParishFest takes place over many months beginning in late winter, with monthly meetings either in person or on Zoom. If you want to get better acquainted with our multicultural family; if you want to cook up a treasured family recipe for one of the existing tables; or if you want to make sure your culture is represented, let us know. You would be very welcome to join the fun! 

If you are interested in learning more or volunteering with this ministry, please connect with us below and Donna will follow up with you.