Frequently Asked Questions

When can I worship with you?

Our Mass Schedule can be found here:

Mass Schedule

What should I wear?

We want you to feel comfortable. After all, we are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts and skirts be of a conservative length (no “short shorts”), that shoulders be covered, and that in general, clothing be modest, respectable, and conservative.

How do I get to the Church?

We are located in downtown Eugene, between West 1oth and West 11th Avenues and Charnelton and Lincoln Streets.

Where should I park?

Our church property sits on an entire city block with half the block dedicated to parking spaces.  There is metered on street parking available nearby.

I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of our parishioners. However, we do have United in Christ booklets located in the vestibules that provide you with the order of the mass, the postures, and the words to each prayer.

I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?

Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.

Am I expected to put money in the offering?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here. 

I have a hearing problem, is there any special assistance?

Please see an usher before Mass to borrow an assistance device.