Pastoral Care

Shut Ins: Please call the parish office to let us know if you are unable to attend Mass.  Holy Communion can be brought by a member of the staff or by Eucharistic Ministers monthly or weekly if desired.

Hospital Visits: Please call the Parish Office to be sure we know when you are in the hospital.  Often the local hospital fails to notify us in time for a visit.

Sacraments  

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)

Program for Adults who wish to become Catholic or to learn more about the Catholic Faith;
Meetings take place at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Sept. through May in the New School Library

The RCIA Team: Sr. Raymunda Brooks, O.P., Barb Rue, Grace Donaldson, Pam Townsend, Gene Lamp, Ann Selby, Ashley Brown, and John Haluczik. 

Baptism or Reception into Full Communion in the Catholic Church, Confirmation and First Eucharist are celebrated for Adults at the Easter Vigil each year.

Baptism of Children:

Pre-Jordan Workshop: Instructed by Jeff & Michelle Stair in the Rectory on the 3rd Sunday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 12:00 p.m.  Both parents are asked to attend.  (This may be done before the birth of the child).

Baptisms are regularly scheduled 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month at 12:00 noon, or by special arrangement with pastor or parish deacons.

Preparation for Sacraments: Special Programs for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation are overseen by a joint team from the School and the Religious Ed Program.

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Scheduling of Weddings at Blessed Sacrament:

• The priest or deacon must be contacted at least 4 months in advance of the proposed date
• Both parties must be free to marry. 
  You are free to marry if you have never married before (even if not Catholic), you are widowed, or you have received an annulment from the Catholic Church for all previous marriages.
• At least one party must be a registered parishioner.
• Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter is a pre-requisite for celebration of Marriage in the Church.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession):

• Saturdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. or by appointment any time.

•  Parish Penance Services are scheduled during Advent & Lent.

The "Easter Duty" includes a preparation for reception of the Eucharist by Confession if you are conscious of serious sin.

Don't worry if it has been a long time since your last Confession.  Mention this and the priest will assist you through the form of the ritual.  Remember that Confession is good for the soul!  Don't put off for another year what you can do right now.

The Anointing of the Sick: Parish celebration of Anointing twice a year (Winter and Spring) at all weekend Masses.  Anytime by request.

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