The Sacraments

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Baptism:   Baptism is given to members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church only. Godparents must be traditional catholics in good standing with the Church.

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Penance:   Confessions are heard one - half hour before Holy Mass on Saturdays, Sundays, Holy Days, all evening Masses and by appointment with the Priest.

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Holy Eucharist:   To receive Holy Communion, one must be fasting from food and alcoholic drinks for 3 hours and other drinks (with the exception of water) for 1 hour prior to receiving Communion. Please see the priest about any dispensation. One must be baptized Catholic, in the state of grace and dressed appropriately.

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Confirmation:  This sacrament is conferred by the Most Reverend Bishop Pivarunas, CMRI each year during his annual visit.

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Matrimony:   This sacrament is only for parishioners of the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish. Please contact the pastor no less than six months prior to the proposed date of the wedding.

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Extreme Unction / Vistitaion of the Sick:   Please contact Father when one is gravely ill or unable to attend church.

 

  

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