Sacraments
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"The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. the visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions. The Church celebrates the sacraments as a priestly community structured by the baptismal priesthood and the priesthood of ordained ministers. The Holy Spirit prepares the faithful for the sacraments by the Word of God and the faith which welcomes that word in well-disposed hearts. Thus the sacraments strengthen faith and express it. The fruit of sacramental life is both personal and ecclesial. For every one of the faithful on the one hand, this fruit is life for God in Christ Jesus; for the Church, on the other, it is an increase in charity and in her mission of witness." CCC 1131-1134
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Baptism
New parents and godparents must 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 must be completed before you can schedule a baptism. 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 at 386-747-2889 or joefey@frontier.com to schedule a baptism.
Register for a Baptism Class
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Reconciliation
"The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation." CCC 1486.
Reconciliation is offered weekly or by appointment. For this week's available times, refer to the bulletin. To make an appointment, please contact the parish office.
First Reconciliation Dates:
Parent Meeting: Feb. 15 @ 6:45 pm
Celebration of First Reconciliation: March 1 @ 6:15 pm
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Eucharist
"The Eucharist is 'the source and summit of the Christian life'. The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself..." CCC 1324
2023 First Holy Communion Dates:
Retreat: Feb. 25, 9 am - 1 pm
Parent Meeting: April 12, 6:45 pm
Practice: April 26, after 5:30 pm Mass
First Holy Communion Mass: April 30, 11 am Mass
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Confirmation
"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 1316
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Matrimony
Before setting a date and making arrangements for your wedding please contact our parish office 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 for six months and be a practicing Catholic.
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Holy Orders
"Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate." CCC 1536
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Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Vocation Office
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Anointing of the Sick
Please call the sacramental emergency line (812) 738-2717 or the parish office (812) 738-2742 for anointings before surgeries or during illnesses. All members of our parish are asked to notify the parish office of homebound or hospitalized who would like Holy Communion, Anointing or a pastoral visit.
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