Receiving the Sacraments at St. John Chrysostom Parish, West Roxbury, Massachusetts USA

Receiving the Sacraments at Saint John Chrysostom

Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and by appointment any time. Please call the Parish Center to make an appointment with a priest.
Baptism: Call the Parish Center to arrange for Baptism Date and Baptism Preparation Program. The Baptism Preparation class is required if this is your FIRST child.
Baptism Preparation classes are held monthly. Please call Sr. Maureen (617)-323-4410 to register for an upcoming class if you would like to have your child baptized here at St. John’s Parish.
BAPTISM: PREPARATION and CELEBRATION
Baptism, the first sacrament of imitation for children, is a spe-cial event in the life of your child and the Church. Parents should call the Parish Center office to begin the process. This includes a scheduled meeting with the pastoral Associate, Sister Maureen, to discuss the Sacrament and time of the ceremony. All parents and godparents are expected to attend this program. Baptisms are held once a month at 1:00 PM in the church. A family may elect to have their baby baptized at Mass when Fr. Dunn, the pastor, is the celebrant of the Mass.
Who becomes a Godparent? A godparent is a trusted, practicing Catholic who will ensure that the child will be raised in the Faith. Only one male or one female sponsor or one of each sex is to be asked. Requirements are: 1. be over the age of 16; 2. be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the Sacrament of Holy Communion and 3. leads a life in harmony with the faith and role to be un-dertaken.
The godparent must not be the father or mother of the one to be baptized. A non-Catholic may not be the godparent but a "Christian witness" as long as the other godparent is a Catholic who has fulfilled the above requirements.
During infant Baptism, godparents are asked if they will help the parents in their duty as Christian parents. They are invited to renew their baptismal vows and assist in lighting the child's candle. However, parents hold the child for the baptism. All parents should know the requirements before asking someone to be a godparent. t>Matrimony
Engaged Couples; Engaged couples should contact the Parish as soon as the decision to marry is made.
Marriage: Couples planning to be married at St. John's are asked to consult with a priest at least 6 months in advance of their intended wedding date to allow adequate time for marriage preparation, including the Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Program.
Marriage Program Because you're a special people - people about to begin a new life together this is a special message for you! The programn is presented for those planning to be married in the hope that it will help you to deepen your relationship with your partner as you plan to live the Sacrament of Marriage together. It also fulfills the Archdiocesan requiremenat that you participate in a Parriage Preparation Program prior to your wedding. Our Marriage Program will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Sunday, February 8, 2009, from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Please call the Parish Center by January 29, 2009 to register. There is a $60 registration fee. We look forward to meeting with you as you take time from your busy schedule to prepare for your life together.
Ministry to the Sick: Please notify us if someone you know is unable to come to Mass due to illness. We would like to provide the opportunity for them to receive Holy Communion regularly.
Contact the Parish Center if you know of someone who would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Funerals: Call the Parish Center.
We have prepared these Reflections and Guidelines for Planning the Funeral of a Loved One.
Download the Funeral Planning Sheet.
Parish Center: Please come to the Parish Center for all parish business. The center is located at 4750 Washington Street in West Roxbury, MA 02132. The telephone number is 617.323.4410. The Parish Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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