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We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith. When parents hug their children, for example, the visible reality we see is the hug. The invisible reality the hug conveys is love. We cannot "see" the love the hug expresses, though sometimes we can see its nurturing effect in the child.
The visible reality we see in the Sacraments is their outward expression, the form they take, and the way in which they are administered and received. The invisible reality we cannot "see" is God's grace, his gracious initiative in redeeming us through the death and Resurrection of his Son. His initiative is called grace because it is the free and loving gift by which he offers people a share in his life, and shows us his favor and will for our salvation. Our response to the grace of God's initiative is itself a grace or gift from God by which we can imitate Christ in our daily lives.
The saving words and deeds of Jesus Christ are the foundation of what he would communicate in the Sacraments through the ministers of the Church. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.
-Signs of Grace in Our Lives, USCCB
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- Anointing of the Sick - Sacramental Anointing of the Sick is offered by appointment for those who are seriously sick with any disease, undergoing cancer treatment, experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction or other serious ailments. CONTACT: Jessica Lawrence, 753-5750 or call the parish emergency line after hours.
- Annulments - Those seeking to have their marriage declared null may petition the Diocesan Tribunal so that their previous marriage can be declared no longer spiritually binding. Call the parish office to schedule an appointment with a Tribunal Case Worker.
- Family Center - Located adjacent to the church, there is meeting space for many church and parish activities. Please call in advance to schedule your event. CONTACT: Jessica Lawrence, 753-5750
- Funeral - We are honored to assist with planning a funeral for a family member or friend by helping with selection of readings, music and more either in advance or at the time of need. CONTACT: Parish Office, 753-5750 or after hours call the parish office and press 2.
- Parish Bulletin - The Shamrock, the parish bulletin, is published weekly. The deadline to place a parish-related announcement or article in the bulletin is two weeks prior to the weekend issue date. CONTACT: Parish Office, 753-5750
- Parish School of Religion - St. Patrick welcomes registered families with children who do not attend Catholic school to enroll into the Parish School of Religion (PSR) Program. Education classes are offered for children in grades 1st through 11th. CONTACT: Melissa Harshbarger
- Registration and Census - Newcomers wanting to register, parish transfers, changes of personal data or other information. CONTACT: Jessica Lawrence, 753-5750
- Requests for Mass Intentions - Made in person at the church office and accepted on a first-come basis. CONTACT: Jessica Lawrence, 753-5750
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