Sacraments

The Seven Sacraments

Baptism

Parents have a serious obligation to have their infants baptized within 2 weeks of birth. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics. Contact the pastor for more information.

Penance

Confessions are heard 15 minutes before weekday and 30 minutes before Sunday masses. They can also be scheduled by appointment.

Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred by Bishop Mark Pivarunas, CMRI upon candidates from Mater Dei Seminary.

Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is administered once a year in the spring. Contact the pastor for more information.

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is distributed at every Mass and also occasionally outside of Mass. See the weekly Mass Schedule for more info

Matrimony

Those wishing to receive the sacrament of Matrimony must be members of the parish for 6 months.

Extreme Unction (Last Rites)

In danger of death contact the pastor immediately.

Sick Calls

In general, sick calls are made to home-bound parishioners on a monthly basis, however can be done at any time. Contact the church to schedule sick calls