Sacraments
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Sacraments are "powers that comes forth" from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. They are actions of the Holy Spirit at work in his Body, the Church. They are "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant.
Baptism
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.Fourth Sunday of every month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Parents & Godparents must attend Baptism Class held every 3rd Sunday of the month, at 12:30 pm in the OLG Basement/Parish Hall. *Dates subject to change
For children 6 years old and over, they must register for CCD Classes first and will be baptized when doing Holy Communion.
Reconciliation
Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.Daily before and after each Mass
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Holy Eucharist
At the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of his Body and Blood. This he did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until he should come again, and so to entrust to his beloved Spouse, the Church, a memorial of his death and resurrection: a sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a Paschal banquet 'in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.Mass Times
Sunday: 8:00am (ENG)
11:00am (ENG)
5:00pm (ESP) Inmaculada
Monday- Saturday: 7:00am (ESP)
6:00pm (ENG)
Adoration
Monday - Friday: 8:am - 5:00pm
Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.Quinceañeras:
Should be scheduled at least six (6) months in advance with Pastor or Secretary. Must be enrolled in Confirmation.
Matrimony
The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.Couples should inquire about premarital preparation and available church dates at least 6 months prior to planned wedding date.
Please contact the Parish office for an appointment, do not make any arrangements before an interview with the Pastor.
Anointing of the sick
By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.Call to our ofiice for an appointment or emergency: (361) 527-3865