ST. PANCRAS PARISH
2008 ~ SACRAMENTS ~ 2009

The sacrament of baptism

The Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

The 4th weekend of the month: Saturday at Noon or Sunday following 11:30 Mass.  Parents must register for the Baptism at the Parish Office.  An Instructional Class for parents is held on the 2nd Sunday of month following attendance at the 11:30 am Mass.  Parents must be registered members of St. Pancras Parish and present the child's birth certificate to register for Baptism.
 

The sacrament of Holy Communion or Eucharist

See mass schedule here

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
 

The sacrament of reconciliation

3:30 - 4:30 pm Saturdays.  Other times by appointment

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.

Details here
 

The sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 11:00 am Mass

Celebrant:  BISHOP JOSEPH M. SULLIVAN

Details here
 

The sacrament of marriage

Couples should make arrangements with one of the priests at least six months in advance of the date and prior to making any other arrangements.

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
 

The sacrament of holy orders

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
 

The sacrament of anointing of the sick

Will be administered following the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday mornings to anyone who will be entering the hospital during that week, at any time during an emergency.

The Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.
 

CONFIRMATION RETREAT

Sunday, November 9^th 2008 11:30am to 3:30 pm (approximate) 

All Confirmation candidates MUST attend the 11:30 am Mass at St. Pancras. (Please sit in the front section)

After Mass, pizza lunch will take place in the school cafeteria followed by the Retreat conducted by members of Simple Faith. The day should end approximately 3:30 pm. 

CONFIRMATION PRACTICES 

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:00 pm Practice will be in Church (use side entrance between Church & Rectory)

for SCHOOL OF RELIGION STUDENTS ONLY

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008  7pm

Practice will be in Church (use side entrance between Church & Rectory) for ALL STUDENTS Confirmation Gowns will be given out at the end of the practice.

Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:00 pm

Practice will be in Church (use main doors) for ALL STUDENTS and SPONSORS.  (If the Sponsor cannot be present a parent may substitute)

Tickets will be given out at the end of the practice.  Each student will receive 4 tickets to the Confirmation Mass plus a special Sponsor Ticket.

CONFIRMATION MASS 2008

November 15^th 11:00 am 

GATHERING

Parents, families and SPONSORS go directly to Church.

Everyone one will need a ticket (given out after Thursday’s practice.)  The Sponsors will sit in pre-assigned seats as indicated on their ticket.

CANDIDATES GATHER IN THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM by 10:40 am (use 68^th Street door)

PROCESSION

The procession will begin promptly at 10:50am. Any student late will miss the opening procession.

RECESSIONAL

After Mass, the newly Confirmed will process to the auditorium. There will be a professional photographer from Harisch Studios available for photographs.  Information will be given at the Thursday Practice.

The Mass will also be taped and available for purchase on DVD.

Weather permitting; the Bishop will remain at the grotto for photos with the newly Confirmed and their families.

FIRST RECONCILIATION ~ FIRST EUCHARIST

Diocesan required Family Sacrament Preparation Program 

    10:15 am Family Mass + family session in Pfeifer Hall (cafeteria) 

November 9^th Jesus Calls Us To Be His Family

    Speaker:  Dr. Phil Franco, Diocesan Faith Formation Office

January 11^th  Jesus Calls Us To Be His Followers

    Speaker:  Mrs Nancy Azzaro, Diocesan Schools Office

February 8^th  Jesus’ Unconditional Love

    Speaker:  to be announced

March 15^th Jesus Invites Us To His Eucharistic Table

    Speaker:  to be announced

FIRST RECONCILIATION

Saturday, February 28, 2009 11am & 1pm

The boys and girls preparing for our First Sacraments will receive Jesus’ Forgiveness fore the first time.

11:00 am Service ~ last names A to J

1:00 pm Service ~ last names K to Z

FIRST EUCHARIST

PRACTICE  Thursday, May 7, 2009  7pm

Practice will be in Church (use main doors) for ALL STUDENTS and ONE PARENT

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS

Saturday, May 9, 2009 9:30 am

GATHERING

Children assemble in the auditorium by 9:10 am.

After Mass, the children will process to the auditorium.

There will be a professional photographer from Harisch Studios available for photographs.  Information will be given out after Easter.

The Mass will also be taped and available for purchase on DVD.

Harisch Photo Studios:  http://www.harischstudios.com/index.html