Masses & Sacraments

Celebration of Reconciliation
~Individual Reconciliation: Saturday 8:00-8:30am or by appointment with a priest.
~Communal Reconciliation: Services are offered at least twice a year as reported in the Parish bulletin. These services include opportunity for individual confession of sins and absolution.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Children preparing to receive Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time will be instructed in classes during the second grade. Parents are also expected to participate in a program of sacramental preparation. Preparation for First Reconciliation precedes that for First Eucharist. Older children and adults who have not received either First Reconciliation or First Eucharist should contact the Faith Formation office at 651-351-3175 or visit www.scvff.org.

Celebration of Baptism

Parents wishing to have a child baptized must be registered members of our parish and active in the practice of their Catholic faith. Parents and Godparents are expected to participate in a program of sacramental preparation, preferably prior to the baby’s birth. Call the parish office to plan a baptism. An adult desiring baptism or membership in the Catholic Church (RCIA) should contact the Faith Formation Office at 651-351-3175 or www.scvff.org to begin a program of preparation.

Celebration of Confirmation
Young people prepare through Faith Formation classes for Confirmation beginning in 9th grade. Parents are also asked to participate in a program of sacramental preparation. An adult desiring Confirmation (RCIA) as well as youth, should contact the Faith Formation Office at 651-351-3175 or www.scvff.org.

Celebration of Anointing of the Sick
Anyone desiring to be anointed because of illness, age or impending surgery should contact the parish office. A communal Anointing of the Sick is scheduled twice a year.

Services for the homebound, the hospitalized or those residing in a care facility: Anyone who is homebound, either permanently or temporarily, and who would like to receive one of the sacraments should contact the parish office. On First Fridays, the priests and deacons visit the nursing homes and the homebound, bringing Eucharist to those who have requested it. Under the direction of the priests, lay Eucharistic Ministers may bring Eucharist on a weekly basis.

Celebration of Marriage
Couples wishing to be married at Saint Mary’s Church should contact the office around 12 months in advance of a desired wedding date to begin a time of sacramental preparation. As required by Church law, Catholics approaching this sacrament must be baptized and confirmed. At least one of the couple must be a member of the parish and participating in the worship life of the Catholic Church.

Celebration of Holy Orders
Any man who is interested in preparing for ordination to the permanent deaconate, and any unmarried man who is interested in preparing for ordination to the priesthood, should contact one of the priests or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations.