| Baptism (for infants up to 6 years of age) |
All parents must participate in the Parish infant baptismal program before a Baptism can be performed. Please contact the Pastor to schedule an appointment at least one month notice is required for scheduling Baptisms.
For first time Parents: The Baptismal preparation program consists of one session for parents requesting Baptism at Holy Rosary for the first time. The session is required before a Baptism may be scheduled. Parents are also encouraged to attend sessions for new parents offered through the year.
For Parents of more than one child: Please, schedule a meeting with the Pastor to discuss requirements for baptismal preparation. |
| For futher information please contact: |
The Parish Office @ 767-6949 |
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| Rites of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) |
| All individuals six years of age and older who wish to be initiated into the Roman Catholic Community participate in special formational meetings, instruction and prescribed rites that lead to initiation at the Easter Vigil for most or other times, depending on particular circumstances. Separate tracts are established for children and adults. |
| For futher information please contact: |
The Parish Office @ 767-6949 |
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| First Pennance, First Eucharist, Confirmation |
| It is the policy of the Diocese of Memphis that any child wanting to celebrate the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation and/or Penance must be enrolled in a parish-based catechetical program for one year prior to beginning preparation for the sacraments. We recognize and support parents as the primary educators of their children in matters of faith but also acknowledge that the locl church has the responsibility of ensuring the proper catechetical formation of those who desire the Church's sacraments. |
| For futher information please contact: |
The Parish Office @ 767-6949 |
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| Matrimony |
| Please call the parish office and schedule an appointment with the pastor at least five months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Church Law as well as diocesan and parish policy require that certain guidelines be met before a wedding may be scheduled. |
| For futher information please contact: |
The Parish Office @ 767-6949 |
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| Christian Burial |
| Please call the parish office before making funeral arrangements to confirm the availability of the church and a priest if a Funeral Mass is to be celebrated, or a deacon. |
| For futher information please contact: |
The Parish Office @ 767-6949 |
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| Ministry to the Sick |
| When a family member is hospitalized, call the parish office to request prayers and to arrange for a pastoral visit. According to the "Patient Privacy Act" it is the patient's and patient's family's responsibility to provide the patient's room number if a pastoral visit is desired. |
| For futher information please contact: |
The Parish Office @ 767-6949 |
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| Holy Orders |
| Both preparation of candidates for Holy Orders and celebration of the sacrament are uniquely the responsibility of the Diocesan bishop and his staff; and because these responsibilities are so closely regulated by both national and universal norms please contact: |
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Diocesan Priests Vocations
Rev. Keith Stewart, Director of Vocations
(901) 725-2700 |
| Fr. Jim Martell |
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