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 14^th 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.  . 

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.