SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptisms are scheduled for the second Sunday of the month during the 11:00 AM liturgy. St. Matthew Parish requires that parents attend a workshop on this sacrament conducted by our baptism catechists, Mary and Mike Keller and Mike and Stephanie Walsh. These workshops are held at 7:30 PM on the first Friday of the month in the parish hall. The workshop is approximately one hour and Godparents are encouraged to attend.

Sacrament of Penance

The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated each Saturday at 3:30 PM or by appointment. Communal Reconciliation services are usually held during the seasons of Advent and Lent.

Sacrament of Marriage

Couples who are planning their marriage are asked to contact the pastor no later than six months in advance of the wedding to make the necessary arrangements. Marriage preparation for engaged couples includes several sessions with the pastor and attendance at one of the required diocesan programs for engaged couples.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Communal anointing of the sick takes place twice a year during the Sunday liturgy and is announced ahead of time. If anyone in your family is ill and in need of this sacrament, please call the rectory, 485-2285, to make the necessary arrangements.
 

Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation

Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation is based on readiness, not grade or age, and is part of the Religious Education Program.

Further information may be obtained by calling Ruth Flynn at 229-2429 or emailing her at rflynn@stmatthewsb.org