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Registered members are welcome to seek the Sacrament
of Baptism at St. Mary's. A baptismal preparation class is
required for parents seeking Baptism for an infant. This class
is under the direction of Patricia Rizzo. Registration
for this class can be made by calling the parish office. (For
adult baptism, please see The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.) All baptisms
take place at the Sunday Liturgy and consist of two parts.
Part one, the Rite of Reception. At this celebration, the
child is welcomed into the Church, signed with the cross,
with the Oil of Catechumen, and anointed, registered into the
Book of the Elect.
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Part two, the Rite of Baptism. The child is Baptized in water
and the Holy Spirit, dressed in the Baptismal garment, anointed
with the Oil of Chrism, and given the light of Christ.
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| Reconciliation: |
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This Sacrament is celebrated on non-holiday
Mondays from 6:30 until 7:00 pm in the church or by appointment. The new Reconciliation
Chapel is located to the right of the baptismal font as you
enter the church. First Reconciliation is celebrated with
children in the second grade and takes place before the reception
of First Communion. We are always very willing to serve a
family who's needs may not conform to the traditional way
the sacrament is received. Please contact Pat
at the parish office for further information.
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| First Communion: |
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Registered members are welcome to seek the Sacrament
of First Communion at St. Mary's. This sacrament is normally
celebrated with boys and girls in the second grade and takes
place in the month of May. The Sacrament may be celebrated
as a class or individually. We are always very willing to
serve a family who's needs may not conform to the traditional
way the sacrament is received. Please contact Maureen
at the parish office for further information.
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| Confirmation: |
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Registered members are welcome to seek the Sacrament
of Confirmation at St. Mary's. Confirmation is normally celebrated
with young adults in 10th grade. Special religion classes
and service projects are part of the preparation for this
Sacrament. (For adult
confirmation, please see The Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults.) We are always very willing to serve a family
who's needs may not conform to the traditional way the sacrament
is received. Please contact Maureen at the parish
office for further information.
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| Sacrament of the Sick: |
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This Sacrament is celebrated at Sunday liturgy
during the Spring and Fall of the year. It is also celebrated
individually by appointment and anytime during an emergency.
Those going into the hospital are encouraged to be anointed
before admittance.
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| Marriage: |
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Registered members are welcome to seek the Sacrament
of Marriage at St. Mary's. Arrangements need to be made six
months prior to the wedding and before reception plans are
finalized. Marriage preparation consists of: initial interview,
Prepare Inventory (designed to help couples learn more about
themselves, their partner and their relationship, 30.00 fee),
several sessions discussing Prepare, Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter,
visit with host couple from the parish, one session on wedding
preparation and wedding rehearsal. Marriage Guidelines are
given to each couple inquiring about marriage. Wedding
Guidelines
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| Holy Orders: |
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St. Mary's is prayerfully optimistic that one
day a member of our parish family will be ordained to the
Priesthood. Please join us in this prayer.
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