The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is also the font from which all her power flows.
                     Sacrosanctum Concilium 10

As the work of Christ liturgy is also an action of his Church.  It makes the Church present and manifests her as the visible sign of the communion in Christ between God and men.  
    Catechism of the Catholic Church 1071 
 

Handing On Our Faith to Our Children

Being Part of the Catholic Church
 

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life.  It requires our full, conscious, and active participation.  The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself.

Sunday Eucharist
   Saturday Vigil, 5:15 PM
   Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 6:00 PM (Contemporary)

Weekday Eucharist
   Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 AM (First Fridays, 6:00 PM)

Solemn Adoration & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
    First Fridays, 6:00 PM Mass followed by a Holy Hour & Benediction at 7:30 PM. 
 

Infant baptism is celebrated during Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the Second Sunday of Easter, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, and All Saints Day.  It is also celebrated outside of Mass during the year.

Parents should schedule the baptism within the first few months of the baby's birth.

A Parent Interview can be scheduled by calling the Parish Office.  This is to complete the Infant Baptism Registration Form.  It can be downloaded in advance from the Forms on this page.  

It is followed by a  2 hour Parent Class is offered on the first Tuesday of each month in Room 202.  Please check the calendar on the Events page.  Parents should also bring a copy of the baby's birth certificate and the completed Godparent/Sponsor forms to the class.  Child-care should be arranged in advance.

For more information, see the Infant Baptism Guidelines and the Godparent/Sponsor Forms on this page.

For information about Adult Baptism (RCIA), click here.

Children are prepared for their First Reconciliation,, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion in Grade 2.  In addition to the weekly Faith Formation classes, Family Workshops for parents and children are required.  Registration takes place the last two weeks of August.  

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from 4:30 - 5:00 pm or by appointment.  Communal Penance Services are also scheduled during the seasons of Advent and Lent. A guide for Preparing for Confession and How To Go To Confession can be found under "Forms & Resources" on this page.

Couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony should meet with the Pastor at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date and before any plans are finalized.  An Engaged Encounter weekend retreat is required in preparation for marriage (see the link on this page).

Couples who are only civilly married but who desire to be married in the Church are also encouraged to speak to the Pastor for more information about the Sacrament. 
 

Men who are discerining a vocation to the priesthood or permanent diaconate are encouraged to speak to our Pastor or Deacon for more information and visit the link to the Vision Vocation Guide on the Serve page.

Those who are seriously ill or advanced in age are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.  Our parish celebrates a Communal Anointing of the Sick on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the 5:15 PM Mass and on February 11, World Day of the Sick.  Those intending to receive the sacrament and/or their family members should attend the brief preparation meeting with the Pastor the week before the communal celebration.

Those who are hospitalized should contact the Hospital Chaplain to arrange for the priest on call to visit.  

Those receiving hospice care are encouraged to receive the Sacrament upon admission.  

Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one are encouraged to call the Parish Office prior to making funeral arrangements.  Vigil Services, Funeral Liturgies, and Committals are scheduled based on the availability of the church and ministers.  
 

Cars and religious articles can be blessed by the priest or deacon following any scheduled Mass. House blessings are traditionally celebrated during the Christmas and Easter seasons and can be scheduled by calling the Parish Office.