Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated throughout the year, following sessions that prepare parents well!  Baptisms at St. Mary’s are celebrated at various times to the convenience of families and the parish.

Information on Baptismal Preparation

“Peter [said] to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit. For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call.” – Acts 2:37-38

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confessions are available at the following scheduled times, and anytime by appointment:

Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday 3:30 to 4:20 pm
Sunday 8:30 to 8:50 & 10:30 to 10:50 am

How to Prepare for Confession

How to go to Confession

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”  And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.  Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” – John 20:21-23

Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is celebrated each year, following instruction in our Parish Religious Education program. Contact the parish for more details.

If you have been asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor, please see important steps HERE.

“And when Paul laid [his] hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them ….” – Acts 19:6

 

 

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

 

Anointing of the Sick – Call the rectory to make arrangements for a priest to administer this beautiful sacrament of healing.

“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.” – James 5:14

Sacrament of Matrimony

 

Congratulations on your engagement!  Please contact the Rectory at least 6 months in advance of the desired wedding date.  Couples must complete our marriage preparation program.

“Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’?  So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” – Matt 19:4-6

 

Eucharistic Adoration

 

Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 pm
First Friday 8:00 to 9:00 am

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.” – John 6:40