Sacrament of Baptism

     "Go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and
     of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."  Matthew 28:19

     Arrangements to have a child baptized should be made by calling the
    church office, (440) 236-5095. Ideally this should be done prior to the birth
     of the child. Baptisms are done on the last Sunday of the month after the
     11:00 a.m. Mass.

     A Baptism Preparation Class is required for parents before the child is
     baptized. Classes are scheduled quarterly. Please call the church office
     to register.

     Sacrament of Confirmation

     "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you
     shall be my witness in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and even to the
     end of earth."   Acts 1:8

     The Bishop administers the Sacrament of Confirmation each year to
     youth in the eighth grade who have completed the required preparation.
     Normally, candidates will have completed eight years of religious
     education. Fr. Ryba should be consulted for special situations. Any
      adult who wishes to be confirmed should call Fr. Ryba.

     Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

     "Jesus came and stood before them...then he breathed on them and said, "Receive
     the Holy Spirit, if you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them, if you hold
     them bound, they are held bound."   John 20:22,23

      Confessions are heard every Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. or
    by appointment. A parish penance service is held during Lent as an
     opportunity to celebrate the sacrament in a communal setting.

     Sacrament of Eucharist

     "While they were eating, Jesus took a piece of bread, said a prayer of thanks,
     broke it, and gave it to his disciples. 'Take and eat it', he said 'This is my body'.
     Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them, and said, 'Drink
     it, all of you, this is my blood, which seals God's covenant, my blood poured out
     for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will never again drink this wine
     until the day I drink the new wine with you in my Father's kingdom." Matthew 26:26-28

       In addition to receiving communion during liturgies, communion is
     available for the homebound on the first and third Friday of the month.
     Please call the church office.

     Sacrament of Matrimony

     "A man shall leave his father and mother and cling to his wife and the two shall
     become as one."   Genesis 2:24

     A couple planning to be married should make arrangements with the
     church at least SIX months in advance. They should check available
      dates for the church before making any firm commitments of other
     arrangements. Call Fr. Ryba for an appointment.

     Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

     "Is there anyone sick among you? Let him call for presbyters of the church, and
     let them pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. This
     prayer made in faith, will save the sick person, the Lord will restore his health,
     and, if he has committed any sins, they will be forgiven."   James 5:14,15

     The Sacrament of Anointing should be given to the seriously ill, prior to
     surgery, and the elderly. Anointing of the Sick is done after all Masses
     four times a year. Watch the bulletin or call the church office for dates.
     If you would like to receive this sacrament at another time, please call
    the church office.