Sacraments
The Sacrament of Baptism
Reconciliation/Confession
The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession is the great sacrament of mercy in which we encounter the Divine Physician, Jesus Christ, who not only desires to forgive us of our sins, but also to heal the wounds of sin and give us true peace.
Confessions are heard at St. Mary's on Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Penance services and additional opportunities for Confession are offered during the Advent and Lenten seasons. Consult the bulletin or
call the parish office for times and locations.
For confession by appointment, call the pastor.
Children usually prepare for their First Reconciliation when they are in second grade and must
be attending Sunday Religious Education classes. Classes for First Reconciliation and First Communion are held in the
fall on Saturday mornings. For more information, speak to our Director of Religious Education.
The Sacrament of Eucharist
For children: After receiving First Reconciliation, children prepare for their First Communion. Children are usually in second grade and must be attending Sunday Religious Education classes. Classes are held on Saturday mornings and
lead them to the celebration of First Communion held early in May. For more information, speak to our Director of Religious Education.
For those home-bound, hospitalized, or in nursing facilities: Contact the pastor
or the parish office to arrange for a visit to receive the Eucharist.
Anointing of the Sick
In the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, those ill, injured, about to undergo a life-threatening medical procedure, or the elderly are anointed with the oil of the sick. This sacrament helps unite those who are suffering with Jesus'
saving and healing power. Contact the pastor or the parish office. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is also offered during St. Mary's Healing Mass held each June. More information about the Healing Mass can be found under the Worship
tab on this website.
If having a surgical procedure, contact the pastor to receive the Sacrament of the Sick before entering the hospital.