CHURCH  INFORMATION

We extend a warm welcome to all who attend our church.  We hope you will find our parish community a place where your faith will be nourished.  We also hope you will share your special gifts with us.  your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome.  Registration will be the first Sunday of every month after all masses in front of the church, and Monday through Friday in the parish office.

Parish Priests:
Father William A. Kelly, V.F., Pastor
Father Dai Mai, Parochial Vicar
Father Lawrence Mulinda, Parochial Vicar

Deacon:
Tom Hughes

Parish Office: 249-2600
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00

Mothers Morning Out Program:  247-8255
Pre-School, from age 18 months

Religious Education/CCD:  249-2660
Kindergarten through High School

RCIA - Adult Formation:  249-2600

Mass Schedule:

Penance:
Saturday, after 9:00 am Mass and 4:30-5:30 pm.  Also by appointment.

Baptism:
Preparation seminar required for parents.  Call the parish office for further information.

Marriages:
All arrangements must be made at least four months prior to the date of marriage.  Call the parish office for appointment with a priest.

Sick Calls:
The priest will gladly bring communion to the sick and homebound upon request.

Liturgical Ministries:
Altar Servers - contact Fr. Dai
Eucharistic Ministers
Lector

Music - Adult chancel choir practices in church Tuesdays at 7:30 pm; parish children's choir practices in church Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.  Wedding music should be planned 3 months in advance.   For info on Sunday evening contemporary group, call 249-2600.

Catechetical Ministries:
Religious Education/Sacramental Preparation - Grades K-12. Contact Mimi Coleman, 249-2660

Adult Education/Family Formation/RCIA - contact Betty Moye, 249-2600 x20.

Parish Ministries:
Youth Ministry - Senior Youth Group meets Sundays at 5:30 pm in the parish center.  Junior Youth Group meets monthly on a Friday evening. 

Young Adult Ministry - Crossroads is for singles and couples. 

Council of Catholic Women

St. Vincent De Paul Society - Helps the needs in our area. 

Hope for Bereaved - Support group for those grieving the death of a loved one.  Third Thursday of each month in rectory, 7:00 pm.  Contact Fr.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing - Inspiration and encouragement to women of all ages. 

Parents Support Group - Help for those with children at risk (ADD, etc). 

Parish Nurse Ministry - Meet first Wednesday at 7:00 pm. 

Servants of the Eucharist - Meet third Saturday at 9:30 am. 

Nursery and cherub school:
So parents may fully participate in our Sunday liturgy we offer these services free of charge:

Cherub School - for 3 & 4/5 year-olds who have not entered kindergarten.  Introduces our young to community worship through active participation in prayer and song.

Nursery - Open in the parish center during the Saturday 5:30 pm Mass, and Sunday during the 8:30 10:00 and 11:30 am Masses.

Bulletin notices are due in the parish office by noon Friday one week prior to publication.