Sacraments

Baptisms
By appointment with the Pastor and after Pre-Baptismal Preparation with parents. Pre-Baptismal classes are held the second Monday of January, April, July and October at 7:00 pm in the St. Mary’s Conference Room.

To register please call the Parish Center at (724) 327-0647.

Marriages
Must be scheduled one year in advance. Marriage Preparation is a prerequisite for all marriages (consult the Pastor), Marriages can be held no later than 2:00 pm on Saturday.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday — 12:00 noon, at St. Johns Church. Anytime by appointment.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Please contact the parish office to make arrangements. Visitation of the sick is made by the pastor whenever possible. Ministers of Holy Communion make regular visitations.

Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation
It is a great honor to be asked to serve as a Sponsor. There are also responsibilities associated with this role. For this reason, the Church directs that those who are to serve as a Sponsor must meet the following qualifications:
1. Be at least 16 years of age.
2. Have celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.
3. Regulary join in the celebration of Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation.
4. Provide for the support of the Church.

If the potential Sponsor is married, they must be living in a valid, sacramental marriage. And finally, it is not permissible for a parent to act as a Sponsor for Baptism.