Sacraments
Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated
immediately following the 11:15 AM Mass on Sundays. Please
call the parish office at least two months in advance in
order to make arrangements. Parents must be registered in
the parish and active for at least three months prior to
the Baptism. Sponsors must be canonically eligible.
Adult Baptism, for those eligible and who have completed
the required religious instruction, can be scheduled by
contacting the parish office.
Reconciliation (Confession)
First Reconciliation is held yearly for children in second
grade or older and have completed the required religious
instruction.
Please see the home page or the weekly bulletin for the
regular and Holiday Reconciliation (Confession) schedule.
Eucharist (Communion)
First Eucharist is held yearly for children in second
grade or older who have completed the required religious
instruction.
Holy Eucharist (Communion) is available at all regularly scheduled
and special Masses.
Please contact the parish office to inquire about Eucharist for
those unable to attend a regularly scheduled Mass.
Confirmation
Confirmation is held yearly for children who are in the 8th
grade and have
completed the required religious instruction.
Please contact the parish office for more information.
Marriage
Please contact the parish office at least 6 months before
the proposed marriage dates in order to arrange for the
necessary preparation. An appointment is necessary before
a wedding date may be scheduled. Parish and diocesan
pre-marital classes are required. Parish guidelines
must be followed when planning the marriage ceremony.
Holy Orders
Single males, over the age of 18, who are interested in pursuing
the rewards of life in the Priesthood should contact the
parish office to receive more information. The Diocese of
Allentown currently uses
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Anointing of the Sick
Please contact the parish office to arrange visitation for
any ill, injured or hospitalized members.