Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament of new
life in Christ. Baptism cleanses the
soul of all sin and gives
sanctifying grace. Through
baptism, a person
becomes one with Christ and
enters membership with the
people of God. |
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Baptisms take place during the
Sunday liturgies. The celebration of
infant baptism ordinarily takes place on Sundays during mass or
following mass. Parents are asked to contact the pastor to set up a
meeting to prepare for the sacrament and to set the date. Baptism
for children (ages 7 and up) and adults occurs at the Easter Vigil.
Formation of parents and godparents is important. Contact the office
for more information. |
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Sacrament of Eucharist |
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The Sacrament
of the Eucharist is a
prayer of Thanksgiving through
which Christ becomes present to
nourish the faithful. The Eucharist
unites the faith community with
Christ, strengthens its commitment
to God, and renews its resolve to
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schedule at Sts. Joseph and Paul is M-F at 5:30 p.m.,
Sat. at 4:30 p.m., and Sun. at 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Mass is
celebrated at 12 noon Sun. We
celebrate First Eucharist on a Sunday during April or May each year
with children in the 2nd grade. |
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Sacrament of
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
brings reconciliation with God, restoration of grace, reconciliation
with the Church, forgiveness of sin, pardon, peace, and
increased spiritual strength. |
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| Reconciliation is
celebrated communally at Sts. Joseph and Paul during Advent and Lent.
Reconciliation is also scheduled Mon. and Thurs. at 6 p.m. First
Reconciliation is celebrated during Advent. |
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| Sacrament of
Confirmation |
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Confirmation
strengthens the commitment to Christ made at
baptism by sealing the newly confirmed
with the Holy Spirit. Confirmation
enables the faithful to face the daily challenges of life with Christian witness. This
sacrament is celebrated in the 7th or 8th grade or at the
Easter Vigil. |
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Sacrament of
Marriage
In the Sacrament of
Marriage, a
man and woman share life, love,
and Christian faith with each
other and with God. |
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| Couples who
wish to enter into
the Sacrament of Marriage
should contact the pastor, Fr. Carl Mc Carthy, 6 months
in
advance for preparation and formation. Couples must attend Engaged
Encounter or the Sponsor
Couple Program. |
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| Sacrament of
Anointing the Sick |
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Anointing with
blessed oil and
prayers brings Christ to the seriously ill or dying. Christ's comforting grace strengthens the soul through forgiveness of sin. |
| Anointing of the Sick is celebrated
communally 2-3 times per year and
upon request at any time. Anyone
who is ill or infirmed may request the
anointing by calling the parish office. |
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| Sacrament of
Holy Orders |
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Sacrament of Holy Orders consecrates Christians in service to God. These servants of
the Church are blessed with spiritual power and grace that enable
them to proclaim the message of God's love, to lead and govern the
Christian community, and to reach out in service to the world. |
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| For more information
about the Sacrament of Holy Orders, contact
Fr. Carl McCarthy. |
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