Sacraments

Baptism

Baptisms of infants and young children take place the first Sunday of each month. Preparation is required. Expecting parents should contact the parish office as early as possible.

Parish Office, 541-342-1139

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is offered on  Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, and on Saturday at 4:00 and 7:00 pm in the church, or by appointment.

Contact the Parish Office if you would like to schedule an appointment.

(For First Reconciliation, see “First Communion” below.)

First Communion

In addition to religious education received in the Catholic schools and at the parish, a series of additional sacramental preparation events readies children age seven and up for their First Reconciliation in the fall, and then their First Communion in the spring.

Contact Julie Rutledge-Sanchez, Parish Office.

Confirmation

Every other year, St. Mary’s provides a series of monthly classes to prepare high school students for confirmation. The date of the actual rite is subject to the Bishops’ schedules.   

For teens, contact Julie Rutledge Sanchez. For adults, contact Marybeth Schombert, Pastoral Associate, Parish Office.

Marriage

Those wishing to be married at St. Mary’s should contact the parish office no less than six months prior to their anticipated wedding date, before any arrangements are finalized, as a period of preparation is required. Call the Parish Office.

Anointing of the Sick

Anyone seriously ill, facing major surgery, or in danger of death due to failing health may receive this sacrament of healing. It is not necessary or recommended to wait until the “hour of death.” Call the Parish Office.

Holy Orders

If you are interested in the Priesthood or Religious life contact your pastor or the vocation director at the Archdiocese.

Office of Vocations
Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
2838 East Burnside Street
Portland, Oregon 97214-1895
503-234-5334
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