Sacraments & Prayer

Contact: Sacramental Emergency Line
Phone: 812.738.2717

Or 

Either Parish Office
St. Joseph Phone: 812.738.2742
St. Joseph Email: parish.office@catholic-community.org
St. Mary Phone: 812.952.2853
St. Mary Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org

Please call the sacramental emergency line or either Parish Office for anointings before surgeries or during illnesses. All members of our parishes are asked to notify either parish office of homebound or hospitalized who would like Holy Communion, anointing or a pastoral visit. 

St. Joseph
Contact: Brian Schunemann
Phone: 812.738.2742
Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org
St. Joseph has a small group of volunteers that take the Eucharist to Cedar Court, Harrison Springs, Indian Creek and Harrison Health & Rehab and a handful of our homebound parishioners.

St. Mary
Contact: Parish Office
Phone: 812.952.2853
Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org
Deacon Rick Cooper and a few volunteers take the Eucharist to the homebound, those living at Guerin Woods, and those at Beehive Homes AssIsted Living.

About the Sacrament:

"Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.​" CCC 131 

Middle School & High School 
Contact: Katie Warren
Phone: (502) 403-5293
Email: katherine.warren@catholic-community.org

Middle School preparation is incorporated into Middle School Youth Group meetings on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm in the St. Joseph Parish Hall Gym. Youth desiring to be confirmed at age 13 must attend for at least a year to be eligible for confirmation.

High School preparation can be incorporated into High School Youth Group if a young person was not confirmed in 8th grade. High School Youth Group meetings occur on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 pm. Youth must attend for at least a year to be eligible for confirmation.

Beyond High School
Contact: Joe Fey
Phone: (386) 747-2889
Email: joseph.fey@catholic-community.org

If a person is beyond high school age and wishes to be confirmed, you are asked to contact Joe Fey. He will help you determine what kind of preparation is the best fit for you. 

Contact: Joe Fey
Phone: 386.747.2889
Email: joseph.fey@catholic-community.org

For Children in our Faith Formation Program:
Faith Formation Classes are offered for children in grades K-5 not attending a Catholic School. Classes consist of catechesis and sacramental preparation appropriate for each age group. In order to help our young people properly prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion, they must complete one year of Faith Formation before the year in which they will receive these sacraments (normally second grade).

For St. Joseph Catholic School Students:
St. Joseph Catholic School students receive religious education during Theology Class Monday-Thursday. This class prepares students to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion in the second half of their second grade year. 

St. Joseph
Contact: Brian Schunemann
Phone: 812.738.2742 ext. 32
Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

Or 

Either Parish Office
St. Joseph Phone: 812.738.2742
St. Joseph Email: parish.office@catholic-community.org
St. Mary Phone: 812.952.2853
St. Mary Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org

We are here to help you with the planning of a funeral Mass, and comfort meal following the funeral. To plan a funeral, contact Brian Schunemann or call either office.

Contact: Archdiocese of Indianapolis Vocations Office
Phone: 317-236-1490
Email: mhagenauerarchindy.org
Website: HearGodsCall.com

or

Brian Schunemann
Phone: 812.738.2742
Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

If you think God may be calling you to a vocation to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate, Religious or Consecrated life, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Vocations Office can help you navigate your journey of discernment. Fr. Kyle Rodden is also a great resource. To schedule a time to meet with him, please contact his executive assistant, Brian Schunemann.

Contact: Joe Fey
Phone: 386.747.2889
Email: joseph.fey@catholic-community.org

Baptism Class Registration

Baptism serves as the first sacrament one receives when entering the Catholic Faith. It is a sacrament of initiation (which you can only receive one time), meaning once you received it, you officially enter into the body of Christ, the Catholic Church. The recipient receives justifying and sanctifying grace when baptized, and the Holy Spirit begins to dwell within them.

New parents and godparents participate in a Baptism Class offered on the first Monday of each month at St. Mary, Lanesville in the Parish Life Center from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This class needs to be completed before you can schedule a baptism. To register, please click the link above. Godparents who live out of town may complete this class at a parish near them. If you have completed the baptism class in the last three years, you are not required to attend the class again. In this case, please contact Joe Fey to schedule a baptism.

Contact: Either Parish Office
St. Joseph Phone: (812) 738.2742
St. Joseph Email: parish.office@catholic-community.org
St. Mary Phone: (812) 952-2853
St. Mary Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org

To schedule a Mass intention, please contact either Parish Office. The suggested stipend is $10. 

Contact: Brian Schunemann
Phone: 812.738.2742 ext. 32
Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

Before setting a date and making arrangements for your wedding, please contact Fr. Kyle's Executive Assistant, Brian Schunemann, to schedule an appointment with Fr. Kyle. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires 6 months of preparation for Marriage. Additionally, either the bride or groom must be registered as an adult member of St. Joseph or St. Mary for six months and be a practicing Catholic.

Tuesday - Following 8:00 am Mass at St. Mary
Thursday - Following 8:00 am Mass at St. Mary
Saturday - 4:30 pm before Mass at St. Joseph
Sunday - 7:30 am before Mass at St. Mary
                 10:30 am before Mass at St. Joseph

Contact either Parish Office
St. Joseph Phone: 812.738.2742
St. Joseph Email: parish.office@catholic-community.org
St. Mary Phone: 812.952.2853
St. Mary Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org