Religious Items
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every Monday from 1 PM to 7 PM
BAPTISM
The Sacrament is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month immediately following the 11:30 Mass.
Baptismal information envelopes must be obtained at the rectory prior to the baptism and returned with the requested data and documents to the rectory at least one week before the chosen date of baptism. Parents having their first child baptized are required to attend a Pre-Jordan Baptismal Preparation Class (45 minutes) held on the 1st Sunday of each month in the school library located in the church basement immediately following the 10:00 Mass.
CONFESSION
Priests are available each Saturday of the year from 4 PM to 4:30 PM in the church for individual confessions. Face to face reconciliation is available in the rectory by appointment. There are Parish Communal Penance Services in preparation for Christmas and Easter. First Penance is made in the early spring by children at the second grade level.
CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation is administered in the fall each year to children at the sixth grade level. Preparation of Confirmation begins at the fifth grade level. Adult Confirmation is administered once a year I the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul by the Cardinal Archbishop.
FIRST EUCHARIST
The Sacrament is received by children at the second grade level in the late Spring (April/May). There is the option to make First Communion either at weekend Parish Liturgies during the Easter Season or at a Communion class Mass celebrated on a designated Sunday.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
In October each year we celebrate a special Sunday afternoon Liturgy in which those suffering from illness are anointed with Holy Oil, and God’s healing power is invoked. To receive this Sacrament on need not be in danger of death. It may be received periodically by those who suffer from chronic ailments. If you are anticipating a surgical procedure, please do not hesitate to arrange with a priest to administer the Sacrament before you enter the hospital. A priest should be called in urgent emergency situations.
COMMUNION CALLS
Every the priests bring Communion to those unable to attend Church. Should you or someone you know desire the monthly visit, please call the rectory. You are notified by phone the day prior to the priest’s intended visit. Also Eucharist Ministers are available to bring Communion on Sundays, if you do desire.
DAILY ROSARY
Public recitation of the Rosary takes place immediately following the 8:00 Am Mass. Monday through Saturday, in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Public praying of the Stations is conducted regularly during the Season of Lent.
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