Weekends:

Sunday: 9:30am and 11:30 am

Weekdays:

8:00am

Holy Days:

See current bulletin

Baptism

The second Sunday of every month is Baptism Sunday. Parents must participate in a baptismal preparation class on the Tuesday night before the baptism at 8:00 p.m. in the Rectory. Please call the Rectory to make arrangements.

Penance/Reconciliation

Confessions are heard on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and anytime upon request. Communal Reconciliation Services are held each Advent and Lent.

First Communion and Confirmation

Children are prepared through the Religious Education program to receive the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. Please contact the Religious Education office at (718) 727-0671. The office is open on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. At other times, you may leave a message and your call will be returned.

Adults are prepared to receive these Sacraments through the R.C.I.A. program. Please contact the Rectory at (718) 727-0671 for more information.

Matrimony

Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage mus be made six months in advance. A Nuptial Mass is strongly recommended for a marriage between two Catholics. Pre-Cana conferences are required.

Holy Orders and Religious Life

The privilege of serving God's people as a priest, permanent deacon, religious sister or brother is personally fulfilling and spiritually exciting. Anyone who feels they might be interested in the priesthood, diaconate or religious life should speak to a parish priest.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing is available any time upon request.

Liturgical Ministries

Hospitality

Lector

Choir

Eucharistic Minister

Altar Server

Other Parish Ministries

CCD Catechist

R.C.I.A.

Adult Faith Formation

Ecumenical Relations

Community Outreach

For information about any of the above call the rectory.

First Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturday following 8:00am Mass

Novena to St. Jude: Thursday following 8:00 am Mass

Novena to St. Camillus: Friday following 8:00 am Mass

Altar Rosary Society meets on the third Sunday of the month at 9:30 Mass.

For information about funerals at the Church of St. Mary, please contact the parish office.