Sacraments

 

Baptism

Please make arrangements by calling the rectory after the birth of the child. Baptism is celebrated the first Sunday of the Month at 12 noon.

Reconciliation

The children of the parish, during second grade, are prepared to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation in our Religious Education Program. They receive the sacrament for the first time during the season of Advent.  

Eucharist

The children of the parish, during second grade, are prepared to receive the Eucharist for the first time in our Religious Education Program. These children are welcomed to the Table of the Lord for the first time during the Easter season.

Confirmation

Our young adults are invited to receive the sacrament of Confirmation during their junior year in our Religious Education Program.

Annointing

Individuals who are seriously ill due to sickness or old age; elderly individuals who are in a weakened condition (even if no serious illness has been diagnosed); and individuals who will undergo surgery due to an illness are all invited to receive this sacrament. The priests of the parish are pleased to anoint all sick individuals after any weekday or weekend Mass, or by appointment in the rectory.  The priests of the parish are also pleased to anoint a parishioner in his or her home or at any healthcare facility  An individual or a family member may arrange a pastoral visit for this purpose by contacting the parish secretary.

Marriage

Couples who are planning to be married should contact the pastor at least a year in advance. A program of preparation is required for all couples planning to marry in the church.

Holy Orders

Any men who are interested in discussing their discernment of a priestly vocation are encouraged to contact Fr. Jim
Mazzone, director of priestly vocations, at 508-340-5788 or email at Fr. Jim Mazzone. Additional in formation may also be found at Worcester Vocations

 

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 551 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602, 508-755-5291