COMMUNION CALLS TO THE SICK:

People who can’t attend Sunday Mass because of illness or age are encouraged to call the Rectory for a visit from a priest, deacon, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

BAPTISMS/MARRIAGES

Two of the most beautiful Sacraments in the Church are the Sacrament of Baptism and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Bring your children to be baptized as soon as possible so they become children of God.

And if you are planning to get married, set up an appointment with a priest at least six months prior to the wedding date, thanks.

Baptism and Confirmation

Baptismal preparation consists of an interview with a priest or deacon and two instructions. The instructions in English are on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and the Baptisms on the first Sunday of the following month. The instructions in Spanish are on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and the Baptisms are on the 4th Sunday. Please call the Parish Office for an interview.

 

Qualifications for Sponsors

for Baptism and Confirmation

If you have been asked to be a godparent or sponsor, you should know that you yourself must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.

You also must be at least 16 years of age and be leading “a life in harmony with the Faith and the role to be undertaken.” What does this mean?

 

It means weekly participation in Sunday Mass, fulfilling the Lord’s commandment. It also means that those who are married must have been married in the Catholic Church because all baptized Catholics are required to be married before a priest and two witnesses.

St. Stephen Cemetery

— Our Parish Cemetery is under new management and all is going well. We have plenty of lots available.

You have only to call the Parish Office (508-875-4788) or Joe, the new Cemetery Superintendent (978-208-0266), for assistance in reserving a lot for yourself or for a loved one.