Baptism
Infant Baptism is normally celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. Parents are asked to attend a one-evening presentation on Baptism prior to the celebration. This session is held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex. Arrangements should be made through the parish secretary well in advance of the anticipated Baptism (even before the birth of the baby). Adult and older child Baptisms are handled on an individual basis through the RCIA process
Reconciliation
Individual confessions are available on Saturday afternoons, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Reconciliation is also available by appointment. Communal Penance Services are celebrated during both Advent and Lent. Announcements are made through the bulletin. First penance for school children is celebrated during Advent.
Eucharist
The Eucharist is central to our parish as a faith community. The large size of our parish makes it necessary to offer several mass time options. Consult the Liturgy Schedule for times.
Confirmation
Confirmation seals Baptism with the empowering gifts of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is offered to 8th grade students as a group and is celebrated in the Spring (usually late April). The preparation program begins in early January. Unconfirmed adults and teens wishing to be part of this group should contact the DRE and individualized arangements will be made. Confirmation can also be celebrated with the bishop's permission) at the Easter Vigil and on Pentecost Sunday at the Cathedral.
Matrimony
Our faith honors marriage as a true vocation, so we want to be sure to prepare for the marriage before we prepare for the wedding; a minimum of six months notice is required by Diocese guidelines. Interested couples should see a priest before any plans are set. Following the consultations with the priest, engaged couples are offered a choice of 3 preparation options: 1.) Diocesan sponsored conferences 2.) An Engaged Encounter Weekend sponsored by Marriage Encounter or 3.) A parish sponsored weekend using a program titled: Today and All the Days of Your Life. --- Engaged couples should always talk to one of the priests first.
Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. -- At the Parish level we consult with those who might be interested and will help connect them with seminary or other formation opportunities if so desired.
Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament brings Jesus' healing peace to the chronically ill, infirm and aged members of our parish. Arrangements are made on an individual basis by calling the parish office. A communal service is provided twice a year. Once in the Spring and once in the Fall.