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Welcome to St. Alexander!
We are a diverse parish community that welcomes all people and strives to serve all. Our vibrant, active faith community welcomes approximately 2000 worshippers every weekend. We are 90% Hispanic and provide all ministerial services in English and Spanish. We also serve as a regional ministry hub for families with children with special needs and for the Deaf community.
Our new church building was precisely built with that in mind, making it a unique place where all are welcome to gather and worship. One will find various spaces throughout the church for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.We are pleased to offer Mass services:
- In English and Spanish
- A Mass the 1st Sunday of the Month for Families with children of special needs
- Adapted American Sign Language Mass every 2nd Saturday of the month.
¡Bienvenidos a San Alejandro!
Nuestra vibrante comunidad de fe da la bienvenida a unos 2,000 fieles cada fin de semana. Somos una comunidad 90% hispana, y proporcionamos todos los servicios ministeriales en inglés y español. También servimos a la comunidad sordo muda y familias con niños con necesidades especiales.
Nuestro nuevo edificio de la iglesia fue construido precisamente con eso en mente, por lo que es un lugar único donde todos son bienvenidos a reunirse y adorar. Uno
encontrará varios espacios en toda la iglesia para sillas de rueda, carreolas, etc.Nos complace ofrecer servicios de misa:
- En inglés y español
- Una misa el primer domingo del mes para familias con niños con necesidades especiales
- Misa adaptada de lenguaje de señas americano cada segundo sábado del mes.
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Church Tapestry | Tapiz en la Iglesia
The folk art quilt depicts Jesus surrounded by a group of people. There are 7 different skin tones used and fabrics from or representing Peru, Holland, India, Navajo Indians, Mexico, Scotland, Philippines, Hungary, Tanzania, Jewish, Ecuador. Many fabrics were donated by parish members to represent their heritage. Also included are a child and adult in a wheelchair and two people using canes. Jesus' arms are open wide to welcome all of us at St. Alexander parish. - Mary Kline
Article in the Oregonian on our Tapestry
Artist | Artista: Emily
Sewer/quilter | Costurera: Mary Kline
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Recipient of the Loyola Press
Congratulations to San Alejandro Catholic Parish (St. Alexander) in Cornelius, Oregon, in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, as the recipient of the Loyola Press 2019 Opening Doors Parish Award. The parish will receive $1000 and a plaque from Loyola Press.
2019 Opening Doors Parish Award.
Read the full article HERE
Washington, D.C. – La Alianza Nacional Católica Sobre la Discapacidad (NCPD, por sus siglas en inglés), en asociación con Loyola Press, tiene el placer de anunciar que la Parroquia Católica San Alejandro (St. Alexander Catholic Parish) de Cornelius, Oregón, Arquidiócesis de Portland, Oregón, ganó el Premio 2019 para Parroquias Abriendo Puertas de Loyola Press. La parroquia recibirá 1,000 dólares y una placa de Loyola Press.
Ganador del Premio 2019 para Parroquias Abriendo Puertas de Loyola Press.
Lea el articulo completo AQUI.