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| Spreading the Holy Fire Celebrating Christ Risen from the Dead through the 7 Sacraments SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION BAPTISM Celebration of Entrance into Christ’s Church You must be a registered parishioner in this parish. At least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. The other must be a Christian. Parents must register for a class on Baptism BEFORE your baby is baptized. Archdiocesan required classes are held once a month, usually on the 1st Monday of the month, and facilitated by trained parishioners Baptism contact - Joan DeVito 448-4861 ext 237 CONFIRMATION Celebration of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit This Sacrament is normally celebrated in 8th Grade and is a 2 year program of preparation. Confirmation Contacts: Deacon Tim Keating - Religious Education 448-6624 Patricia Lynch - School 448-0408 The Archdiocese also offers classes for adults wishing to receive Confirmation. Adult Confirmation Contact - Mary Sue Kegl - 448-4861 ext 224 RCIA Celebration of the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults This process is for adults who would like to join the Roman Catholic Church and have never been Baptized, or were Baptized in another Christian denomination. There is also a process for children (RCIC) and teens (RCIT). Contact Mary Sue Kegl - 448-4861 ext. 224 EUCHARIST Celebration of Sharing Fully at Christ’s Altar of Sacrifice & Communion with Jesus and His Church Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) Sunday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Saturday) Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM (Life Teen Youth Mass) Monday through Friday: 6:30 & 8:45 AM Saturday Morning: 8:00 AM Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM Holy Day: 6:30, 8:45 AM & 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Thursday before the 1st Friday 9:15 AM - 7:00 PM Benediction Evening of Prayer and Adoration On the 1st Saturday 4:30 PM - Rosary 5:00 PM - Mass 6 - 7 PM - Prayers for Healing & Adoration SACRAMENTS OF HEALING ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebration of God’s Restorative Love & Forgiveness Sacrament offers strength to the living. If someone becomes seriously ill, please call the Parish Administrative Center. Ministers of Care are available to bring Holy Communion and/or visit with the sick and homebound. Ministry of Health - Diane Ostrowski, RN 448-4861 ext 229 Emergency Calls - Pager 708-230-2253 RECONCILIATION Celebration of God’s Forgiveness Saturday Morning: 8:30 - 9:00 AM Saturday Evening: after the 5:00 PM Mass 1st Thursday of the Month: 7:30 - 8:00 PM Other Times by Appointment SACRAMENTS OF COMMITMENT MATRIMONY Celebration of God’s Blessings on the Loving Union between Man and Woman Please call the Parish Administration Center at least 4 months in advance of your wedding. Pre-Cana for engaged couples is required by the Archdiocese. FOCUS, a couples’ inventory which facilitates communication, understanding and study is required. Wedding Contact - Dorothy Kirincic 448-4861 ext 222 HOLY ORDERS Celebration of Ordained Service to the Church The three degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders are bishop, priest and deacon. All three are conferred by the sacramental act called “ordination.” Priesthood Contact - Fr. Cronin 448-4861 ext 227 Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Director: Fr. Joseph Noonan - 847-970-4845 |