Sick and Shut-Ins — Communal celebrations are held in the spring and autumn. Individual celebrations may be celebrated upon request at any time. Please notify the Rectory when
you or someone in your family is ill, in the hospital, or unable to attend Mass—especially if you would like to receive a visit and Communion.
Anointing of the Sick is a Sacrament of Healing.
Sacrament of Baptism — Parents must be registered parishioners and must also attend instruction prior to Baptism. Call the parish office to make arrangements.
Baptism is a Sacrament of Christian Initiation.
Sacrament of Confirmation — TBA. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Ch
rist.
Confirmation is a Sacrament of Christian Initiation.
Sacrament of First Communion — TBA. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The term “Eucharist” originates from the Greek word eucharistia, me
aning thanksgiving.
First Communion is a Sacrament of Christian Initiation.
Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers int
o the harvest. Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God's call using the words of the prophet, "Here I am, send me." (Isaiah 6:8)
Holy Orders is a Sacrament of Service.
Sacrament of Marriage — Six months notice and completion of the diocesan marriage preparation program is required. Call the parish office for arrangements.
Marriage is a Sacrament of Service.
Sacrament of Reconciliation — Confessions may be heard 30 minutes before all weekend Masses and may also be heard upon request. Please call Fr. Aldrin to make an appoint
ment. Communal Penance Services are announced in the bulletin. A brief Examination of Conscience (pdf) based on the Ten Commandments is available for reference.
Reconciliation is a Sacrament of Healing.