Spiritual Life

Celebration of Mass

Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 8:00 am.

Weekend Masses are celebrated at 4:30 pm on Saturdays,

And at 8:30 am and 10:30 am on Sundays.

Masses may also be celebrated in your home upon request. Occasions vary from family to family, from Mass at the death bed of a family member, to a gathering of Catholic neighbors.

Reconciliation & Communal Penance

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Communal Celebrations of Penance are scheduled during Advent and Lent. Additional individual confession sessions are scheduled prior to Christmas and Easter.

Sacraments

Baptism of Infants

Parents intending to have their child baptized are required to participate in a Baptism class designed to deepen their understanding of this sacrament and renew their faith. Class is scheduled every other month beginning in January. We suggest that classes be attended before the birth of the child.

First Reconciliation

Children in the second grade, both in our school and Religious Education Program, begin preparation in the fall to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at a special penance service in early spring. Parents have the opportunity to learn more about the Sacrament at an informational meeting in the fall and are also asked to attend a First Reconciliation Retreat with your child prior to the Sacrament in February.

First Holy Communion

Children in the second grade, both in our school and Religious Education Program, who have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, may prepare to receive their First Holy Communion at a special Mass every spring. Parents have the opportunity to learn more about the Sacrament at an informational meeting in the fall and are also asked to attend a First Eucharist Retreat with your child prior to the Sacrament in May.

Confirmation

Candidates have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation each Spring. Preparation begins in the 7th grade, for students both in our school and Religious Education Program. Preparations continue in the 8th grade with scheduled meetings throughout the year.

Sacrament of Marriage

Engaged couples intending to marry should contact the parish priest at least six months before the marriage is to take place. Marriage preparation includes completion and discussion of the FOCCUS premarital inventory, attending a marriage preparation weekend, meeting with a mentor couple in the parish and preparing the wedding liturgy.

Sacrament of the Sick

We offer a communal sacramental anointing of the sick once a year during the fall. However, if you wish or need to receive the sacrament at any other time, please call the parish office.