MYSTERIES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

There is to be preparatory instruction for parents and godparents prior to the celebration of the Mysteries of Christian Initiation—Baptism, Chrismation, and Eucharist. It is desirable that Christian Initiation be celebrated together with the Sunday Divine Liturgy.

Those selected to be sponsors must be persons who are qualified to be a sponsor according the norms of Church law and practice.

 

CROWNING IN MARRIAGE

A six month period of preparation is to precede the marriage. Couples are to meet with the pastor before other arrangements are scheduled.

The Pre-Cana Program offered by the Archeparchy is a required part of the marriage preparation for all couples. The Pre-Cana is offered in the Spring of each year.

 

HOLY ANOINTING & PASTOR CARE OF THE ILL

Please contact the pastor prior to surgery or in the event of illness to require the Mystery of Holy Anointing. When you or a family member are hospitalized or enter a nursing home or other facility, please inform the pastor. Hospitals and other facilities do not always notify the pastor and it is best for the family.

 

MYSTERY OF REPENTANCE (CONFESSIONS)

Saturdays at 3:00 pm and ˝ before Liturgy [except Sunday]. Also by appointment. Confessions are made in the priest’s sacristy area. In making our confession, we stand or kneel before an icon of Christ, before whom we are confessing our sinfulness.

 

OPPORTUNTIES FOR STEWARDSHIP

Parishioners are asked to make a commitment of Time, Talent, and Treasure… Work Parties are scheduled the first Saturday of each month, and Church Cleaning is scheduled the first Monday. Other opportunities are available and may be discussed with the pastor.