Baptism
Baptismal classes held for
first-time parents and also new parishioners who wish to have their child
baptized at St. Mary's on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Parish Center. Anyone wishing to have their child baptized should call the
Parish Office, and, at that time, basic information will be asked and the dates
will be given for the Baptism class. Parents MUST attend this
pre-Baptism preparation class before the Baptism of the child. It is
recommended that this class be taken AFTER the birth of the child. At the
class, the priest or the deacon conducting the class will help the parents
complete the information form and assign the date of the Baptism at that time.
Qualification
For Sponsorship
In order to receive a Sponsor
Eligibility letter from St. Mary, one must be a Catholic in good standing, that is, one who is
registered in the parish, uses Sunday envelopes (no specified amount) and
attends Mass every Sunday. All requests are to be made well in advance of the
reception of the Sacrament and will be issued only in Church after a
weekend Mass by one of the priests or deacons. To be admitted to the role of sponsor for a Baptism or
Confirmation, a person must have completed the 14th year; be a
Catholic who has been confirmed, and be a practicing Catholic. A father or
mother may not act as sponsor for their own child. .
Matrimony
Marriages are usually celebrated
on Fridays or Saturdays. To allow the couple and priest ample time for
preparation, a one-year reservation of a date is necessary. Catholics
contemplating marriage should be practicing the faith. Contact the parish
office for more information.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday
morning from 11:00 A.M.- Noon, and immediately following the 5:00 P.M. Saturday evening
Mass. It is celebrated communally during Advent and Lent and at any time by
appointment.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered at any time upon request to those who are sick,
infirm due to advanced age, or preparing for a hospital stay.
Call the parish office
at 454-0444.
Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation, by which we are confirmed in
the faith through the Holy Spirit, is administered to our 8th graders annually in the
Fall. Contact the Religious Education office for details at 454-5264.
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Ministry
to the Sick and Homebound
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
and Anointing of the Sick are available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon
request. Please call the Parish Office at 454-0444. |
