St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Paducah, KY

Liturgy & Sacraments

- Liturgy & Sacraments
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Saint of the Day
- Pope Saint Gregory III: Saint of the Day for Saturday, December 10, 2022
  
  by Catholic Online
  
  He was just standing there, not doing anything special. As a Syrian priest he must have felt a little out of place among the Roman people mourning that day for the dead Pope. As a good preacher, he...
Prayer of the Day
- Act of Love: Prayer of the Day for Saturday, December 10, 2022
  
  by Catholic Online
  
  O my God, I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul, because you are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured...
Today's Readings
- Friday of the Second Week of Advent
  
  Reading 1 IS 48:17-19
  Responsorial Psalm PS 1:1-2, 3, 4 AND 6
  Gospel MT 11:16-19

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 - RCIA Schedule
- Contact: Zach Ault at 270-442-1923 or zault@parishsfds.com
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 request
- 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)
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
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
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)
Funeral Mass
- Those wishing to pre-plan their funeral liturgy can download our parish Funeral Planning packet to get started
- The recommended readings for funeral liturgies can be found at the USCCB website
  - Follow link > Scroll down to “Readings from Sacred Scripture” > Click “For Adults” > Select appropriate heading to view all option
- Once you have filled out the packet, you can drop it off to the parish office. We will file it and can then use it to help your family when that day arrives.