Sacraments

SACRAMENTS

Those wishing to prepare to receive the Sacraments should be registered and practicing members of this parish.

Sacrament of Baptism:

For Baptism preparation please call the parish office at (239) 394-5181.

There is a preparation class required of parents and Godparents

Sacrament of Confirmation/First Communion:

Please contact the Religious Education Office at (239) 394-5181 ext. 13 for scheduled classes.

2 consecutive years of faith formation are required.

Sacrament of Marriage:

Couples need to make an appointment with one of the parish priests at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date.

Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation:

(May to December) Saturday from 4:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. (January thru Palm Sunday) Saturday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pmConfessions are also available by appointment by calling the office at (239) 394-5181.

Sacrament For the Sick:

Please call the parish office at 394-5181. When the office is closed, follow the instructions on the answering system for contacting a priest in an emergency.

Ministry to the Sick/Homebound:

Those unable to attend Mass because of illness or age should contact Bill or Rosanne Christ at (239) 389-0945 to receive Communion at home.

• We will be offering MASS IN PERSON, beginning Monday, May 18th at 8 am. We are only permitted to be at 50% capacity. 8 am Monday thru Saturday and 5:30 pm Sat. 8 am and 10:30 am Sunday

• PLEASE STAY HOME – IF you are vulnerable due to age, compromised immune system, health conditions, anxious about being in the situation or just not feeling well. The dispensation from attending Sunday Mass is still in effect until June 28th. We will continue to live stream the Mass at 8 am 7 days a week.

• MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Please, bring your own and hand sanitizer as well.

• MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS in the pews as well as when in line for communion and exiting the church.

• COMMUNION WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IN THE HAND so please make a throne with your hands cupped to receive our Lord and maintain distance from the minister.

• BEGINNING MAY 23RD, Confession will be on Saturdays from 4 pm to 5 pm OUTSIDE THE PARISH OFFICE doors, please wait in your car for your turn.

• There will be A BASKET AT EACH ENTRANCE to drop your offertory into upon arrival to the weekend Masses.

Letter-to-Parishioners-4-17-2020

The Sacrament of Reconciliation IS available as follows:

Every Saturday forward after Easter Sunday 5-6 P.M.

And the procedure is the same, outside of the Chapel entrance, and we are practicing social-distancing, people need to wait in the car.

MASS WILL BE LIVE STREAMED DAILY AT 8 AM VIA FACEBOOK:https://youtu.be/AG0c6vIp9w4

Thank you very much. We miss you and May God bless you all.

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CONFESSION AVAILABLE by Appointment until after Easter.

BISHOP'S LETTER IS HERE:

https://dioceseofvenice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020Parishioners-coronavirusfinal.pdf

Stations of the Cross from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in the Diocese of Venice

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