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 is offered to our 8th grade students as a group and is
celebrated in the Spring. Unconfirmed adults and teens should contact
the parish office and an individualized program will be arranged.
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, engaged couples are offered a choice of Pre-Cana
Conferences, an Engaged Encounter Weekend, or a series of Evenings for
the Engaged to enrich their marriage preparation.
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.
Annointing 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.