Sacraments

Arranging your Child’s Baptism

Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays at 1:30pm.  Parents should be registered as regular parishioners. You are welcome to call or email the Center prior to the birth of your baby to facilitate arrangements and the preparation class.

Have You Been Asked to Be a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation?

We receive many requests regarding being a sponsor or godparent for Baptism and Confirmation.
“Sponsor” (godparent) is a sacramental ministry. The sponsor takes part in the ritual as a Catholic and provides example from her/his life through living and acting as a full member of the Catholic Church. Because of the seriousness of this ministry, the Church has the following requirements:

1. The sponsor must be a full member of the Catholic Church through Baptism
and Confirmation and Eucharist and at least 16 years old (the responsibilities of
this ministry are undertaken by an adult).

2. The sponsor must be a Catholic living an active life in the Church who provides good
example. Someone married outside the Church is not able to receive Communion and is not able to
be a sponsor. Also, a Catholic who has left the Church is not able to be a sponsor of a new
member into the Church.

3. When there are two sponsors, they are “spiritual parents” and are godfather and godmother.
We are always ready to answer your questions. Call or email the Center: 271.4455 or
center@stelizabeth.org

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Setting a Wedding Date

It is best to make arrangements at least six months in advance, prior to setting the date for your reception. Call or email the Center for an appointment with the Priest or Deacon you wish to witness your wedding.  We encourage you to download and print our Marriage FAQ as well as our Practical Guide to Planning and Celebrating Your Wedding in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish.

Going to Confession

Confessions are heard in our church reconciliation room on Saturdays from 4 until 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. Please call the Center for a convenient hour or email the Center.

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Planning  a Loved Ones Funeral

St. Elizabeth parish is eager to assist the family at the difficult time of the loss of a loved one. Our Consolation Ministry is available to help with the planning, and is present at the funeral mass to guide the family during the liturgy.

Many families wish to plan the funeral liturgy for their loved one. When they make the arrangements with the local funeral director, the materials for planning are given them at that time. The funeral home will also fax St. Elizabeth with the details that the family has decided upon. The St. Elizabeth fee is $300 for the Church; $125 for the Organist and $100 for the Cantor. 

Planning Your Loved One's Funeral: Booklet with Questionaire

During the funeral mass the family can choose the first and second readings that are proclaimed during the liturgy of the word. Should a family member or friend who is Catholic feel comfortable in doing one of the readings, they are encouraged to do so. Also included in this booklet are suggested hymns to be sung during the mass.

Funeral Readings Booklet

Parish Eulogy Policy

Can Catholics be Cremated?

See this short explanation of the Church policy on this subject.

Receiving Sacrament of the Sick

No longer called Last Rites, this sacrament is celebrated after the noon Mass on the first Sunday of the month and by appointment through the Center. You are eligible to be anointed if you are seriously ill; about to undergo a difficult operation; or suffering the effects of advanced age.

This sacrament, like all sacraments, is for the living. The Church prays for recovery from grave illness.

Weekday and Sunday Mass Times

Weekdays: 9:30am

Saturday: 5 p.m. (VIgil for Sunday)

Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Mass), 12 noon.

Holy Days : 9:30am and 7:30pm on the Holy Day

                


Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Interested in becoming a Catholic? Call the Center or send an email to the Parish Center.

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Understanding the Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter

Vacation Bible Camp

Holy Day of Obligation

First Communion Information

Pastoral Council Update

Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign

Jubilee Help Needed

We need your help for Hospitality

Working Through Grief Retreat

Small Christian Communities 2012 Evening Retreat

Kof C Night at the Races

St. Elizabeth Senior Group May Events

Partners in Faith for May

USCCB Statement on Religious Liberty

Golden Wedding Anniversary Liturgy

Upcoming Jubilee Events

Baptism Ministry Schedule for 2012 now available

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