Fr. Irwin grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He has one sister, Allison, who lives in Birmingham with her husband Charles Rumore and their ten children. His parents, Mike and Lynne Irwin live in Montgomery along with his large extended family. Growing up he attended St. Bede School for his first eight years followed by Montgomery Catholic High School from which he graduated in 1988. He went on to study Civil Engineering at Auburn University and graduated in 1993. After college he volunteered in youth ministry with NET Ministries for a year followed by two years of studies in Theology and Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. The following year he began formal training for the priesthood at St. Joseph’s Seminary College near Covington, LA. Finally, he was sent to Rome for five years of major seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in June of 2001. His assignments have been: he was the parochial vicar (assistant to the pastor) at St. Pius X, Mobile from 2002 to 2004 and St. Columba in Dothan from 04’– 08’; he was the Parochial Administrator of Christ the King in Andalusia from 07’– 08’; and he was the pastor at St. Vincent de Paul in Mobile 08’– 10’, St. Martin of Tours in Troy, (Pastor and Campus Minister for Troy University) from 10’– 19’, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wetumpka 19’ – 22’. His hobbies include hiking, rafting, and camping. He was an avid water-skier (now retired!) as well.
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Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am, 11:00am,
4:00pm (Spanish)
Weekday Masses
Monday 11:30am
Tuesday 9:00am
Wednesday 6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sunday 7:15pm - 7:45pm,
3:15pm - 3:50pm (Bilingual)
Wednesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Upcoming Events
ASH WEDNESDAY
FASTING & ABSTINENCE ON ASH WEDNESDAY:
All Catholics 14 years of age or older should abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent.
All adults from age 18 to the beginning of their sixtieth year should fast as well on this day. Fasting means eating one full meal, and two smaller meals – if necessary. These two smaller meals together should not equal the full meal. Obviously, there are exceptions to these rules.
Limited Adoration on Ash Wednesday
We will have Adoration from 10:45-11:45 am and from 4:45 – 5:45 pm in order to allow everyone to attend the Holy Mass or a service.
Ash Wednesday Services:
Holy Mass will be offered February 18th at 12:00 noon. In order to accommodate the large crowds that we are expecting we will have two celebrations of the Liturgy of the Word: in English at 6:00 pm and in Spanish at 7:00 pm. Blessed ashes will be distributed at Mass and at both services. Please note that, unless there is a rare exception, ashes will not be distributed outside of these services.
Stations of the Cross AND Meager Meals
Fridays at 6:00 pm during Lent: We will pray the stations first and then eat together in O’Connor Hall afterward. You are welcome to bring some food to share (but there will be no need on Feb. 20). This would be a great opportunity to bring some non-Catholic friends to a beautiful Catholic devotional practice and some fellowship.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CAMPAIGN:
Thanks to Everyone who Supported Catholic Charities: We had 143 pledges for $65,067.49. We really appreciate your generosity. We did very well. (You are welcome to continue turning in pledges.)
Thanks to our Catholic Charities Appeal Team: They did a great job. We really appreciate their phone calls, distributing materials for the appeal, counting the donations, as well as attending the meeting in Montgomery.
MARDI GRAS FAMILY night
6:30 pm • Friday, February 13, 2026
Join us for Fun, Dancing and Food at our Mardi Gras Family Night. Tickets will be available after all the Masses through February 8th. Hope to see you there!
GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
6:00 pm • Wednesdays, Church Library
At this 13-week group, you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. This group is here to provide help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. For more information contact John & Shawn Hudak, (410) 703-8989 or Leggbreaker@hudak5.com.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
8:00 am - 5:45 pm, Wednesdays
You are invited to prayerfully consider spending time with Jesus on Wednesdays anytime between 8:00 am - 5:45 pm. Also, if you are able, you can make a commitment and choose a time that you can be there every Wednesday. All adorers are welcome!
PADRE PIO MINISTRY
Saint Joseph’s Padre Pio Ministry is a community outreach effort focused on helping those in need in our community through our food pantry, homeless bags, and prayer. For questions, contact Lisa Baker at 850-281-6945.
FEBRUARY FOOD COLLECTIONS
Pastas, rice, sauces, Tuna Helpers with tuna, Hamburger Helpers, mashed potatoes, gravies, canned vegetables, peanut butter and jelly.
Check out our Ministry page to view
how each of you have impacted the
success of our ministry. God Bless!!!
