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Saint of the Day
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St. John Joseph of the Cross was born about the middle of the seventeenth century in the beautiful island of Ischia, near Naples. From his childhood he was the model of virtue, and in his sixteenth...
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Prayer of the Day
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O Lord, in your anger punish me not; in your wrath chastise me not. For your arrows have sunk deep in me; your hand has come down upon me. There is no health in my flesh because of your indignation...
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28aResponsorial Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21Gospel Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
- This process is for adults and youth, above the age of reason (7+), who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith
- Tuesday evenings, 6:00-7:30pm, August-May
- St. Jane Frances Religious Education Center
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Contact: Zach Ault at 270-442-1923 or zault@parishsfds.com
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Sacrament of Baptism
- Baptisms are usually celebrated during regularly scheduled weekend Masses
- Instructions for parents of children under the age of seven are offered upon requestÂ
- Parents and Godparents are encouraged to schedule the preparation before the birth of the child
- Call the Parish Office to schedule the preparation (270-442-1923)
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Sacrament of First Reconciliation & First Communion
- Preparation for the first reception of these sacraments are provided in the parish for all second grade children inclusive of the Catholic school, parish faith formation and home school programs.
- Parental involvement is part of the sacramental preparation
- All children are required by diocesan policy to be enrolled in formal religious education classes two years before receiving these sacraments
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Sacrament of Confirmation
- Preparation for this sacrament is with 9th graders or any high school student enrolled in Paducah Area Faith Formation or St. Mary High School
- All candidates for confirmation are required by diocesan policy to be enrolled in formal religious education classes two years before receiving this sacrament
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Sacrament of Marriage
- Couples wishing to enter into a Christian Marriage are asked to contact the pastor for an appointment
- Diocesan policy requires that marriage preparation be scheduled at least six months before the intended date of marriage
- Part of the required preparation is a participation in Sponsor Couple or Engaged Couples Encounter
- Reservation of the Church and Parish can be made nine months in advance of the wedding date
- Contact the parish office for guidelines (270-442-1923 or office@parishsfds.com)