Sacraments of Initiation:
Sacraments of Healing:
Sacraments of Vocation:
Approaching Death – the Last Rites
Anyone who is seriously ill, injured, or whose health is declining notably, should receive the Sacrament of the Sick to strengthen them spiritually and assure them of our care and spiritual support.
Those who are in the process of dying should receive the Last Rites, which includes the Sacrament of the Sick, the Apostolic Pardon of Sins, and, if possible the reception of Viaticum (Holy Communion).
Do not wait to call for the Last Rites until the last minute. Once it become clear that your loved one is declining, and recovery unlikely it is time for the Last Rite.
Please contact the Pastor at the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Baptism Preparation for Infants & Young Children
The Catholic Church encourages Baptism of infants/young Children once parents are committed to their child’s Catholic Religious Education and Formation.
In preparation for Infant/Young Children’s Baptism, parents are to meet with the Pastor two times for enrichment on Baptism and in preparation for the Baptismal Ceremony. These meetings are arranged individually at times mutually agreeable.
Baptisms are done during Saturday, 4:00 pm Mass or Sunday 8:00 am and 10:00 am Mass.
Burials in the Parish Cemetery
To arrange for a burial in the Parish Cemetery, or to purchase a grave site(s), please contact representatives of the Parish Cemetery Board.
Contact Names for the Parish Cemetery and their contact information is found in the Parish Bulletin or is readily available from the Parish Office.
Blessings for Special Occasions
The parish offers special blessings during the year to provide for protection of our parishioners and to highlight the presence of God in our lives.
This is a partial listing of the seasonal blessings offered.
Blessing of Vehicles – this is offered in the fall and involves the blessing of drivers and their vehicles.
Blessing of Throats – this is the traditional blessing of throats offered on and near the feast day of St. Blaise, February 3rd.
Blessing of Mothers – this blessing is offered on Mothers’ day.
Blessing of Fathers – this blessing is offered on Father’s Day.
Blessing of PSR Students and Families – this blessing is offered in September, near the beginning of the Religious Education Program (PSR).
Blessing of Married Couples – this blessing for married couples is offered on the second weekend of February.
Blessing of Young Children at Mass – this blessing is offered weekly at all Masses for the young children and infants too young to receive Holy Communion. All children, brought by their parents if necessary, are invited to come to the Presider for brief and individual blessings.
Devotional Prayers
To enhance the spiritual growth and development of our parishioners, St. John the Beloved Disciple Parish offers two regularly schedule devotional prayers:
Prayers in Honor of our Mother of Perpetual Help: These prayers are offered weekly after the Tuesday morning 8:00 am Mass. These prayers, offered through the intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help for the good of our parish, Church and the world.
Sacred Heart Prayers: To increase our awareness and devotion to the love of God manifested in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we offer prayers to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on the First Friday of every month during the conclusion of the 8:00 am morning Mass.
We encourage participation in these prayers to grow closer to Our Blessed Mother and the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Eucharistic Adoration
St. John the Beloved Disciple Church offers the opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays throughout the year.
Eucharistic Adoration opens with Exposition at 1:00 pm and continues till Closing Prayers and Benediction at 6:30 pm.
Eucharistic Adoration is a beautiful and serene opportunity to be in the loving presence of the Lord. When we are in Church before the Blessed Sacrament visible on the Altar, we look at Jesus and Jesus gazes on us with love and peace.
Between 35-50 parishioners participate in Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday. Come and pray with them and feel the abiding presence of our loving and generous God.
Marriage/Wedding Preparation
Engagement and preparation for Marriage is a joyous time, and a very serious time of preparation. Marriage is a life-long commitment, celebrated and blessed in a Church Wedding.
For Catholics, a Wedding is a Celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony, whereby a man and a woman solemnly vow to join their lives in faithful and loving unity for the rest of their lives. They commit themselves to be open and receptive to children and family life.
To help couples prepare for Marriage, we ask you to do the following:
Contact the Parish Office to plan with the Pastor for your Marriage and Wedding Day six months in advance of your intended wedding date.
Be willing to complete the full marriage preparation program the Catholic Church and our parish requires for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Be committed to grow in your faith and religious practice not just during your engagement but beyond throughout your marriage.
Arrangements for Weddings and the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony are made in person with the Pastor.