God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
has freed you from sin,
given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit,
and welcomed you into his holy people.
He now anoints you with the chrism of salvation.
As we anoint Priest, Prophet and King,
so may you always live as a member of his body,
sharing everlasting life. (Rite of Baptism)

When is Baptism celebrated?

For infants or very young children Baptism is
celebrated during the weekend liturgies.
Please call the Parish office to schedule.

Adults and Non-Catholic children beyond the
age of reason enter the church through the
formation process known as RCIA
(Rite or Christian Initiation for Adults)

Formation begins in the summer and culminates with
final reception into the Church at Easter.

This Sacrament "is the second of the Initiation
Sacraments. It perfects baptismal grace;
it is the Sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit ...
to incorporate us more firmly into Christ,
strengthen our bond with the Church,
associate us more closely with her mission,
and help us bear witness to the Christian faith
in words accompanied by deeds."
(Catechism #1913)

When is Confirmation celebrated?

Young people of the junior high age participate in a
Confirmation preparation program and would receive
the sacrament from the Bishop at the Cathedral.

The Pastor of our parish also Confirms baptized
Catholic adults and those participating in the RCIA
process during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.

The cup of blessing that we bless,
is it not a participation in the Blood of Christ?
The bread that we break,
is it not a participation in the Body of Christ?
Because the loaf of bread is one,
we, though many, are one body,
for we all partake of the one loaf.   
-1 Cor 10:16-17

When is Holy Eucharist Celebrated?

The Sunday anticipatory Vigil is celebrated
on Saturday at 5:30 pm Mass, and the
Sunday Masses are at 8:00 and 10:30 am.
For Weekday and Holy Day Masses
look on our home page or see the Bulletin.

For First Eucharist, parents and teachers prepare
children when they enter the second grade.
Older children by special arrangements.

Participants in the RCIA process make their
First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.

Catholics returning to the full practice of the faith are
urged to receive Holy Eucharist after the reception of
the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Lord our God,
you call us out of darkness into light,
out of self-deception into truth,
out of death into life.

Send us your Holy Spirit
to open our ears to your call.

Fill our hearts with courage
to be true followers of your Son.
(Rite of Penance - appendix II, 56)

When is Reconciliation celebrated?

Reconciliation is offered every Saturday
starting at 4:30 pm or by appointment. 
Please call the parish office to set up an appointment.

For the first Reconciliation, parents and
teachers prepare children before celebrating their
First Eucharist in Second Grade.

God of all consolation,
you chose and sent your Son to heal the world.
Graciously listen to our prayer of faith:
Send the power of your Holy Spirit, the Consoler,
into this precious oil, this soothing ointment,
this rich gift, this fruit of the earth.

Make this oil a remedy for all
who are anointed with it;
heal them in body, soul, and in spirit,
and deliver them from every affliction.
(Pastoral care of the Sick)

When is Anointing of the Sick Celebrated?

The Sacrament of the Anointing is offered at
all the Masses one weekend during the Spring
and again in the Fall.  For the dates of these Masses,
please call the parish office.

Individual anointing is always available by calling the
parish office. If you are aware of anyone seriously ill,
at home or in the hospital, or who may be anticipating
a serious surgery, you are urged to call the office as
soon as possible.

The Sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union
of Christ and the Church.  It gives spouses the
grace to love each other with the love with which
Christ has loved the Church.  The grace of the
sacrament thus perfects the human love of the
spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity,
and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life."
(Catechism) #1661

When are Weddings celebrated?

Arrangements for the Sacrament of Matrimony
must be made at least six months in advance
by calling the Parish Office.

Receive the Gospel of Christ,
whose herald you have become.
Believe what you read,
teach what you believe,
and practice what you teach.
(Rites of Ordination - Deacon)

Click on the links below for more information

Office of Priestly Vocations

Permanent Diaconate

Religious Orders